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Allstate Turns Attention To Motorcycle Safety
Insurance companies know, probably better than anyone, about the dangers of the roads. That’s why it makes sense for Allstate to join in on National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which is going on this May. The company started its efforts by donating warning signs that alert motorists of motorcycles on the road and is striving to [...]
Bonnier Corp Buys Multiple Motorcycle Magazine Brands
Bonnier Corp. Builds On Dominance In Motorcycle Market — Acquires Multiple Brands Bonnier Corp. has expanded its presence as the pre-eminent publisher in the men’s market and the motorcycle market, acquiring nine motorcycle brands from Source Interlink Media. Under the deal, Bonnier acquires Motorcyclist, Sport Rider, Dirt Rider, Motorcycle Cruiser, Hot Bike, Baggers, Super Streetbike, [...]
Honda Reveals New 125cc Urban Bike
Honda has recently announced its new 2014 lineup, and one of the most talked about additions is the 2014 Honda Grom, a 125cc machine targeted at new riders in an urban setting. With a curb weight of just 225 pounds, a 12-inch wheelbase and low seat height, the Grom aims to provide an affordable alternative [...]
Zero Motorcycles Creates Special Military Model
Zero Motorcycles recently created a special model of its electric bike specifically for the U.S. military. The machine, the 2013 Zero MMX, was made for U.S. Special Operations Forces and will be used in situations where the silence, long range, minimal heat signature, speed and agility could benefit the group. “The military needed a very specific [...]
Congress Creates Official Motorcycle Safety Caucus
The Congressional Motorcycle Caucus has officially been registered for the 113th Congress, marking the fourth consecutive session at which the group has been formed. Comprised of bipartisan politicians from a number of states, the CMC aims to address major issues that involve motorcycles while also improving safety. “I look forward to growing the Motorcycle Caucus [...]
Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Formed In US House
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-Texas) and Tim Griffin (R-Ark.) are serving as co-chairmen of the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus for the new 113th Congress, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The bi-partisan caucus, which has existed for many years, was formally recognized by the House for the new Congress. Official caucuses must register and be recognized at [...]
BMW Marks 90th Anniversary With Celebrations
It’s a big year for anniversaries in the world of motorsports. In addition to Harley-Davidson reaching 110 years of existence, BMW Motorrad is celebrating 90 years of motorcycle production. To mark the special occasion, the German brand is hosting several summer events and releasing a motorcycle made especially for the anniversary. The slogan “90 Years [...]
Motorcycle Maniac: 2013 Honda NC700X
2013 Honda NC700X: A Jack-Of-All-Trades Machine In this day and age, it’s rare to find a motorcycle that can provide everything you need in one single machine. Whereas many of today’s creations are customized to perform well in specific situations, very few bikes offer the flexibility most riders need and want. That is, until you [...]
Congressional Bill To Stop Funding Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints
U.S. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Stop Funding For Motorcycle-Only Checkpoints A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to not only end funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints but also to put more emphasis on motorcycle safety programs, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibit the U.S. [...]
Harley-Davidson Provides The Most Satisfaction For Bike Shoppers
Motorcycle dealers for Harley-Davidson have topped the Prospect Satisfaction Index for the second year in a row. The PSI, conducted by marketing company Pied Piper, measures how different brands approach the process of selling motorcycles. It looks at things such as whether or not riders were encouraged to sit on a floor model, offered demo [...]
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