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PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) was recently the recipient of five new motorcycle engines for use in its Factory Authorized Suzuki Training (FAST) elective labs. Both MMI campuses - Phoenix and Orlando, Fla. - received engines from American Suzuki Motor Co., Inc. Each campus received two RM-Z450K engines, and Orlando also received one GSX-R600 engine. "American Suzuki Motorcycle Technical Training is pleased to donate these engines for...
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- News Highlights NADAguides, the most comprehensive new and used powersports pricing and information resource online, is seeing new shopping and research trends in the motorcycle market in particular - showing traffic, continual growth and consumer interest in trikes and touring scooters with step through chassis. After a few years of slumping sales due to economic issues, consumer interest and sales of motorcycles are...
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Two groups of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders set off today to explore opposite corners of the globe, tracing routes across the American West and the Tibetan Plateau of China. These adventures kick off a year-long celebration of Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary, and for the first time the iconic American brand is inviting everyone to ride along through social media. "Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary year is about celebrating the...
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported continued increases in earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales for the second quarter of 2012. Income from continuing operations was $247.3 million, or $1.07 per share, on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to income from continuing operations of $190.6 million, or $0.81 per share, on consolidated revenue of $1.51 billion in the year-ago quarter. Retail sales of...
PITTSBURGH, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Colin and Ryan Pyle, film makers and adventurers, were recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for completing the longest continuous journey by motorcycle within a single country, traveling more than 10,000 miles as they circumnavigated China. On August 26, the brothers are setting out on an epic road trip around India. Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth® communications for motorcycle helmets,...
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, today announced a new addition to its senior leadership team, naming Richard Walker as Chief Executive Officer. Walker comes to Zero with more than 30 years of business experience, including stints with Hewlett Packard (HP) and, more recently, Control4 as Executive Vice President of the Products Group. During his tenure with HP, Walker served as Vice President...
ASHLAND, Ore., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brammo, Inc. announced today that Ron Luttrell will be joining the Brammo team as Director of Global Sales. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/SF44935) Luttrell has worked in the motorcycle industry for 13 years and brings experience in brand development, strategic market positioning, dealership management and networks, and sales program development and growth. He has previously worked with several top motorcycle brands...
Demon's Cycle Inc. is pleased to announce that it now has the largest retail inventory of Harley-Davison mirrors in the USA. Pompano Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 19, 2012 Demon's Cycle Inc., a custom motorcycle builder and custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts supplier, is pleased to announce that it now has the largest retail inventory of Harley-Davison mirrors in the USA. The Florida based company stocks a wide variety of chrome billet and black billet mirrors not only for...
LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EagleRider, the world's largest motorcycle rental and tour company, officially launched today its newest business venture - Eusedmotorcycles.com (http://www.eusedmotorcycles.com) - to meet the growing demand of customers and dealers seeking to purchase certified, pre-owned motorcycles. The new site will enable customers to view hundreds of motorcycles online, and either purchase directly and have the bike shipped, or visit EagleRider...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Michigan has recently released a sobering set of statistics, illuminating the importance of helmets for motorcyclists. The report, which draws on data from more than 700 motorcycle accidents, finds that failure to wear a helmet significantly increases the risk of fatality or serious injury--hardly a surprising statistic or a new conclusion, but one that has nevertheless reignited the debate over whether bike...
