Brookfield Indian Motorcycles will open for business later this week, marking the first dealership in Connecticut for the revived U.S.-made motorcycle brand. Indian motorcycles were made in the U.S. from 1901 to 1953 and started again in 2013. “This is another great icon in America. It stands for what this country can still conceive and manufacture for U.S. consumers,” Robert V. Gaulin, owner of Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, said. “We need…
Read MoreTwo Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Stolen in Alton
Two Harley-Davidson motorcycle thefts occurred in the 4 o’clock afternoon hour Wednesday, Aug. 10, within 30 minutes of one another in Alton. The Alton Police Department are seeking help in identifying the suspects. Both motorcycles were Harley Davidson motorcycles and occurred within 30 minutes of each other. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle was taken just after 4 p.m. from Riverbend Billiards, 909 East Broadway in Alton. The second motorcycle was…
Read MoreSouthern WV College Offers Powersports Program
According to The Logan Banner Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College will be offering a new program beginning this fall semester. The Powersports Technology program will offer interactive classroom instruction and hands-on experience in the technical and mechanical repair of sophisticated recreational outdoor vehicles such as motorcycles and ATVs. Emphasis within the program on troubleshooting and maintenance allows students to build a solid foundation in shop safety and precision measuring…
Read MoreLarge Motorcycle Groups Unregulated by Police
If sunday was the ninth annual La Carne Azada motorcycle stunt ride through Aurora, it was a surprise to city police. Some 350 motorcyclists from around the Midwest popped wheelies, performed a variety of other stunts and ran red lights to stay together as they traversed the city’s streets Sunday. Aurora police said organizers did not warn them the ride would be coming through town this year or any other…
Read MoreSuzuki Sponsors Sisters Centennial Ride
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. and Motorcycle Adventure Group, LLC are excited to announce Suzuki’s support of the Sisters’ Centennial Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country motorcycle event commemorating the historic motorcycle adventure made 100 years ago by sisters Augusta and Adeline Van Buren, who were the first women to cross the continental United States, each on her own motorcycle. As a sponsor, Suzuki is providing a V-Strom 650XT ABS adventure motorcycle…
Read MoreVintage Motorcycle Race at Ashland Fairgrounds
Motorcycle racers on vintage machines dating to the 1940s will display their skills as they continue their quest for the coveted AMA National No. 1 plate during a half-mile event July 9at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio. The race, sponsored by AMA Business Member Nationwide Insurance, is Round 10 of the 14-round AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship and is a featured event during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10,…
Read More10th Anniversary of Zero Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles has announced its 10th anniversary celebration. To mark a decade of pioneering electric vehicles, Zero launched a limited edition 10thAnniversary model, rolled out a rich timeline of stories chronicling the rise of the company, and highlighted 10 years of owner savings with a special gift for buyers. Zero was founded in Santa Cruz, California, in 2006 as “Electricross,” by Neal Saiki, a motorcycle enthusiast, aeronautical engineer and innovator. The company’s heritage involves cutting-edge technology,…
Read MoreTriumph Forecasts a 25% Growth in 2017
British superbike-maker Triumph Motorcycles is expecting to clock 20-25% sales growth in the country in 2017 over the 3,000 units it sold last year. Last fiscal, the superbike segment posted a 2.85% volume jump at 10,234 units, from 9,940 units in 2014-15. The mass volume market too grew at 2.7% to 1,89,37,104 units. At 3,000 units, Triumph is second-placed in the domestic superbike market after the iconic American cruise bike…
Read MorePolaris Considering Majority Stake in MV Agusta
MV Agusta President and CEO, Giovanni Castiglioni has confirmed that he is in talks with Polaris over the acquisition of a majority stake in the legendary Italian motorcycle brand. MV Agusta has been going through difficult financial times over the past few years. “We’ve been in discussions with them about some sort of partnership, just as with other companies interested in investing in the commercially successful brand that is MV…
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