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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A strong fourth-quarter 2012 capped a year of gains for Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG), marked by solid growth in earnings and retail new motorcycle sales. Fourth-quarter income from continuing operations was $70.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.17 billion, compared to income from continuing operations in the year-ago period of $54.6 million on consolidated revenue of $1.18 billion. Fourth-quarter 2012 earnings per share were...

HAWTHORNE Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental, tour, and sales company has rolled out their new Service Centers for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. EagleRider has been maintaining thousands of Harleys for over 20 years and now they aim to share their expertise in maintaining Harley-Davidsons with the rest of the world. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130128/LA49454) "We have provided hundreds of thousands of rental...

A driver from Maine who struck and killed a motorcyclist in New Hampshire has been indicted for negligent homicide. Motorcycle accident lawyer John Tenn says NH saw a dramatic increase in motorcycle deaths in 2012. New Hampshire (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 Everyone knows that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, and much of the danger comes from how vulnerable riders are to other cars. Thus, when motorcyclist Thomas Zapulla of Connecticut was struck by a car and killed in June 2012, the...

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Progressive® International Motorcycle Show is THIS WEEKEND, and bringing with it celebrities and exclusives you won't want to miss. Meet stars, racers, and the machines that move them - and even enter for a chance to walk away with a one-of-a-kind painting that will be created live at the show! It's the nation's largest and longest-running motorcycle show tour into the Javits Center Friday, January 18 to Sunday, January 20....

HAWTHORNE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, has recently rebranded its used motorcycles website to UsedMotorcycles.net. EagleRider's used motorcycles website still maintains the same user interface and content as well as all the same features. The change in the website's URL was done primarily for clarity, making it easier for the consumer. UsedMotorcycles.net has these features to offer motorcycle enthusiasts,...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, has launched an all-new promotional program to support their highly popular 2012 model line. "Cash for Carbon" is designed as a consumer trade-in bonus, with $2,500 in additional trade value on top of whatever amount the dealer offers the consumer available towards the purchase price of a new 2012 Zero Motorcycle. This incentive is presented in addition to the...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in Bluetooth(®) communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced its scala rider G9 product was selected by webBikeWorld as the "Motorcycle Intercom of the Year." The award was part of the site's annual "Motorcycle Product of the Year" Awards and offers the company's expert opinions on the very best motorcycle gear available on today's global marketplace. "We are very pleased that...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced the company's complete 2013 model line of street legal electric motorcycles will again be eligible for a 10 percent federal tax credit for plug-in vehicles. In addition to the 2013 model line tax credit, customers who purchased a 2012 model from Zero Motorcycles are also eligible for a retroactive tax credit from the Federal Government. The tax credit was...

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the NHTSA, motorcycle accidents are most commonly the result of a collision with a passenger vehicle, such as a car, truck or SUV. Many times this is due to the failure of other motorists to identify motorcyclists before the collision or failure to identify the motorcyclist in time to avoid the collision. In cases where multiple vehicles are involved, 67 percent of accidents are initiated by another driver violating the...

Rider Insurance is now available to Virginia residents. SPRINGFIELD, NJ (PRWEB) December 26, 2012 Originally only available in New Jersey, Rider Insurance has branched out and now provides motorcycle insurance to residents of Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and now Virginia. Founded in 1971 by motorcycle enthusiast Harry Bleiwise, and built on his dedication to riding, Rider is currently the largest motorcycle insurance provider in New Jersey, and the...