Ford is expanding its use of sensor technology to motorcycles, allowing researchers and programers to better understand how cars, bikes and other modes of transportation in combination can create new mobility solutions and help make people’s lives better.
After an initial auction where a New Jersey buyer was unable to close on Erik Buell Racing, the motorcycle company will head to the auction block again on Dec. 10. Bruce Belfer, CEO of Atlantic Metals Group LLC, had the highest bid for the company in August.
First developed for Giant Loop’s Snow line of snowmobile and snow bike tunnel bags, the adventure proof packing and gear systems innovator has crossed over the new GL Mounts to its Moto line, with a more refined version that bolts onto motorcycles to create handy soft luggage mounts.
Bel-Ray has announced EXS Synthetic Ester 4T Engine Oil, the brand’s highest performing synthetic engine oil for multi-cylinder touring, sport and racing motorcycles.
Riding the momentum of Toni Bou’s continued dominance on the international trials scene, American Honda has announced the brand-new Cota 300RR, which joins the improved Cota 4RT260 in Honda’s expanded 2016 lineup of Montesa trials models.
Built in upstate New York, Chicken Hawk’s nine-warmer product line is now available in three distinct levels. Each model of the new-for-2015 Privateer trio features a back-n-forth heating element design pattern that provides even heat across the tire. The new tire warmers are available in single-temp, multi-temperature and digital models.
With this early-release announcement of 2016 motorcycles and ATVs, Suzuki shifts into a higher gear with a 2016 model lineup that delivers power, style and comfort. Suzuki kicks off the 2016 model year with the launch of the anticipated GSX-S1000 family of motorcycles.
Kawasaki has named renowned racing industry veteran Bruce Stjernstrom to lead racing operations, replacing senior racing manager Reid Nordin, who has left the company. Stjernstrom returns with 20 years of experience at Kawasaki, having previously led both the racing and marketing departments.
For many motorcyclists, outright speed is king. On Aug. 29-Sept. 3 at the world famous Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah, the fastest motorcyclists will compete at the 2015 AMA Land Speed Grand Championship to set national and world records.
Redverz Gear introduces The Solo Expedition Motorcycle Tent. The original Redverz design has shed a few pounds and inches resulting in a smaller version of the biggest idea in motorcycle camping. Designed to accommodate a single camper, The Solo is more compact while remaining spacious.
Ducati dealerships repeated as the top ranked brand in the newly released 2015 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. The study measured dealership treatment of motorcycle shoppers, with rankings by brand.
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s 2015 Motorcycles as Art Exhibition presents famed photographer Michael Lichter’s “The Naked Truth – 35 Customs / 35 Years / Motorcycles Exposed.” This exhibition will lay bare the raw talent of 35 world-renowned bike builders.
