The American Motorcyclist Association has welcomed American Honda’s and Indian Motorcycle’s support for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s 2016 induction ceremony, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 13, during the American International Motorcycle Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. “Numerous AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers, from engine tuners to ambassadors to champions, made their marks with Honda motorcycles,” said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. “The Class…
Read MoreHonda Grom 125 & Forza 300 Fuel Pump Recall
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Grom 125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 8, 2015, and 2014-2015 NSS300 & NSS300A (Forza) motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013 to March 19, 2015. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize. CONSEQUENCE: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk…
Read MoreKenny Roberts Sr. Sues His Son Kurtis
Three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Sr. has filed a domestic violence order against his 37-year-old son, three-time AMA Pro Road Racing Champion, Kurtis, with a court date that was on, Monday, August 29, 2016. Kurtis Roberts was hand delivered a Cease and Desist notice on August 11 on behalf of Roberts Sr. and his brother, 2000 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr. “Both Messrs. Roberts are respected professionals in…
Read MoreHonda Expands S. Carolina Pioneer Plant
Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today announced a new investment of $45 million in a 115,000 square foot expansion and innovation project designed to meet growing demand for Honda side-by-side vehicles produced exclusively in the South Carolina plant. The investment is expected to result in the creation of 250 new jobs, which the company has already begun to fill. “With the continued rapid growth of the side-by-side market,…
Read More4 Wheel Parts Enters the UTV Market
4 Wheel Parts, the global leader in off-road performance product sales and service has announced its entrance into the immensely popular and growing UTV aftermarket. In launching its foray into the emerging UTV marketplace, 4 Wheel Parts has formed a multi-tiered alliance with the influential digital portal, UTVUnderground, that will include content creation, marketing collaboration and the launch of the “UTVUnderground Garage” which will provide a vital retail resource to…
Read MoreMotorcycle Theft Increases in Wabash Valley
Motorcycles are the focus of vehicle thefts ongoing in the Wabash Valley. Sgt. Michael Ellerman, property crimes supervisor of the Terre Haute Police Department, issued an alert Friday stating that detectives have seen “specific increases” in the theft of Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as sport motorcycles such as Kawasaki Ninjas and Honda CBR. Surrounding counties are reporting similar thefts. Ellerman reports common factors in the thefts. They are occurring…
Read MoreHonda CBR 300R Crankshaft Recall Alert
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer. CONSEQUENCE: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge.…
Read MoreHonda’s New 2017 ATV Lineup
Honda’s second four-wheel announcement of the 2017 powersports model year includes three ATV models: the Independent Rear Suspension-equipped FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4×4, the faithful FourTrax Foreman 4×4 and the youth-focused TRX90X. “It’s great to welcome these popular ATVs back to the 2017 lineup,” said Lee Edmunds, manager of Motorcycle Marketing Communications at American Honda. “Together, the Rubicon, Foreman and TRX90X appeal to a broad spectrum of users, perfectly demonstrating why…
Read MoreRedesigned 2017 Honda Grom 125cc
Honda’s cheerful little motorcycle, the Grom, gets a full restyle for the 2017 model year. The part minibike, part motorcycle retains most of its mechanicals, but has a decidedly different look to it. 2017 brings an integrated fuel tank and side panels, along with a stacked LED headlight layout out front. A new flip-key, revised handlebar design, under-slung exhaust, upswept tail unit and a lifted passenger seat round out the…
Read MoreHonda Demo Rides at Americade
If you plan on visiting Americade in northern New York this month, you’ll have an opportunity to demo plenty of new Honda models. American Honda provide demo rides for attendees of the Americade Rally, which begins June 6 and runs through June 11 in Lake George, New York. With a massive amount of entertainment for everyone, from trade shows, conventions to guided tours, this just adds a bit more fun…
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