On-highway sound legislation drafted by AMA
September 29, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) created model legislation to evaluate on-highway motorcycle sounds through science-based measurement, according to the AMA. It’s based on the Society of Automotive Engineers’ (SAE) new J2825 standard, “Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels... Read more »
MV Agusta unveils 2010 new models
September 29, 2009
MV Agusta, subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, revealed its new Brutale 990R and 1090RR models for 2010, announced the company in a press release. With U.S. prices set at $15,000 for the Brutale 990R and $18,000 for the Brutale 1090RR, MV Agusta is unveiling the 2010 naked bikes for the first time at the... Read more »
Advanstar announces company restructuring move
September 29, 2009
Advanstar Communications, the media company behind the Indianapolis Dealer Expo, has eliminated $385 million in debt in a restructuring move, the company announced. As part of the restructuring, the company also is receiving $35 million in new capital from its principal stakeholders, including Anchorage... Read more »
How to become part of the ‘09 Powersports Business Dealer Directory
September 29, 2009
Dealers can become part of the 2009 Powersports Business Dealer Directory, the only North American dealership database of its kind, at no cost. Dealership staff can go to a Web site, http://www.psbdealerdirectory.com, to fill out a simple form that that provides information on a store’s departments,... Read more »
Ducati recalls 2010 Streetfighter
September 29, 2009
Ducati North America recalled about 250 2010 F1098S Streetfighter motorcycles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). The electronic control unit ground screw may have been improperly tightened during production, reported the NHTSA. For more of the latest news, click... Read more »
Dealer Contest PDF
September 28, 2009
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DEALER CONTEST: Win a free training day at your dealership
September 28, 2009
Dealers can now enter a contest that is aimed at improving their store’s profitability in three key areas: sales, PG&A and service. Under the Powersports Business’ Training Day Contest, three industry trainers will come to a dealership for one day at no cost to the dealer. Those trainers will... Read more »
KTM adds street bike division, names new vice president
September 25, 2009
KTM North America named Brad Hagi as the vice president of its newly formed street bike division, according to a KTM press release. Hagi has 20 years of experience in the motorcycle industry. He previously worked for Ducati Motor Holding for 11 years and most recently was based in Italy as Ducati’s... Read more »
Powersports Web site provider adds new video function
September 25, 2009
PowerSports Network (PSN), a Web site provider, recently launched a new function that allows dealers to upload and manage videos on their sites, according to a release from PSN. PSN’s Web Site Flix allows a dealership to upload an unlimited amount of videos, each up to 80 mb in size. Videos can be... Read more »
Ducati previews new Hypermotard
September 25, 2009
Ducati has released images previewing its new Hypermotard 796 ahead of the EICMA International Motorcycle Show in Milan. At 368 pounds, the 796cc Hypermotard is more lightweight than its predecessors, with a lower seat height (32.5 inches), according to information posted on Ducati’s Web site.... Read more »
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