Metric OEM exports’ falloff reaches 100,000-plus motorcycles
December 31, 2009
Metric manufacturers shipped at least 100,000 fewer motorcycles to the United States in a recent three-month period compared to a year ago, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). The latest sign of the significant export decrease came from November data. JAMA members, which... Read more »
Hot Leathers signs deal with Harley-Davidson Footwear
December 31, 2009
Hot Leathers will now carry Harley-Davidson Footwear at all the major motorcycle rallies. Harley-Davidson Footwear is manufactured by Wolverine World Wide, under license from Harley-Davidson Motor Co., according to a company press release. “We are thrilled about our arrangement with Harley-Davidson... Read more »
KTM announces 2010 Road Race Contingency Program
December 31, 2009
KTM announced the 2010 Road Race Contingency Program that rewards racers of all levels for their racing success with KTM. This grassroots contingency program will cover the entire United States with seven regional road racing series and 21 racing classes. The Road Race Contingency Program covers the... Read more »
PSB is accepting 2nd round of Nifty 50 applications
December 31, 2009
Editors from Powersports Business and our sister publications in the powersports industry have selected the first 25 products for the Nifty 50 contest. We are now accepting product applications for the second round. Deadline is Friday, Jan. 15. To download the application, visit PowersportsBusiness.com.... Read more »
Settlement reached between Ridley and Harley-Davidson
December 29, 2009
Ridley Motorcycle Co. reached a settlement with Harley-Davidson in a lawsuit Harley brought against Ridley over the trade name Auto-Glide in 2003, according to a press release from Ridley. As part of the settlement agreement, Ridley has agreed to discontinue use of the Auto-Glide name in any future... Read more »
Vance & Hines hires sales manager
December 29, 2009
Vance & Hines hired Ken Draper as its new sales manager. In this position, Draper will be charged with strengthening the company’s relationships with its distributors and their respective sales forces, as well as further developing the capabilities of its internal customer service departments.... Read more »
Chinese manufacturer adds to its U.S. distribution
December 29, 2009
A distributor and manufacturer of Chinese powersports vehicles has added to its U.S. infrastructure. Tao Tao USA, which supplies ATVs, scooters and go-karts, has opened a distribution warehouse in Indianapolis. It’s the fourth U.S. warehouse for the company, which also has two facilities in Canada. The... Read more »
Access-rights groups to fight possible land closure
December 29, 2009
A federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal could close about 30,000 acres of the 75,000-acre Clear Creek area in San Benito County, Calif., to off-highway riding. This move could ultimately close the entire area since there would be no access, according to the American Motorcyclist Association... Read more »
Gauging early season snowmobile retail sales
December 29, 2009
Preliminary results from Powersports Business’ poll show that dealers’ snowmobile retail sales are inconsistent with one another. About 33 percent of respondents said their sales are up slightly or significantly so far this year compared to the year-ago period. While 60 percent said their sales... Read more »
The new bike buyer quiz
December 29, 2009
How well do you know your motorcycle buyer? Take this quick test and find out. A sport bike consumer walks in to the dealership. What, on average, is the No. 1 reason why they will select a certain brand of bike? Would it be: 1) Brand image; 2) ... Read more »
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