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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 [...]
Electric Motorcycle Options May Become More Common
Riders and bike manufacturers alike are beginning to embrace the idea of gas-free, electric motorcycles as one possible direction for the future of two-wheeled machines. Zero Motorcycles, a California-based company that exclusively produces electric motorcycles, has opened the door for other brands to enter the electric market. Now, it looks as though Yamaha and Husqvarna are [...]
Zero Motorcycles Expands Operations
There has been a boom in interest for electric bikes recently, which has helped propel Zero Motorcycles to new heights. In fact, demand for the environmentally friendly bikes and accessories is so great that Zero had to move into a new, 47,000-square-foot headquarters in Scotts Valley, California, to expand its operations. The space will allow engineering [...]
Vincent Black Shadow Motorcycle Top Seller At Bonhams Auction
Vintage motorcycles have long been a draw for motorsports enthusiasts, and that was certainly the case at the most recent Bonhams Auction. The International Classic Motorcycle Show, which took place at the Staffordshire County Showground, featured some amazing bikes that commanded attention and high price tags. One machine, a 1952 Vincent Black Shadow, sold for [...]
AMA Launches Motorcycle Awareness Month
The beginning of May marks the start of the AMA’s annual Motorcycle Awareness Month. This is the latest effort aiming to increase the safety of motorcyclists on public roads, working to inform drivers about the presence of riders and the best habits that can result in a better experience for all. “Motorcycle Awareness Month serves [...]
AMA Focused On Stopping Distracted Driving
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the American Motorcyclist Association is doing its part to promote safer practices among motorcyclists. Some measures, such as eliminating phone use when driving a car or riding a motorcycle, are positive first steps, but motorists need to commit to other good habits as well. Imposing penalties for people [...]
Honda Motorcycle Sales Hit A High Note
Every rider is drawn to his or her own style of motorcycle, and judging by the numbers, people are increasingly becoming attracted to Honda bikes. The company’s fiscal year, which ended March 31, had some positive news for the motorcycle manufacturer, as more than 15.5 million machines were sold in the time frame. That impressive number was a [...]
AMA Freedom Friday – Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is the theme of American Motorcyclist Association’s Freedom Friday, April 26 Distracted driving is the focus of the American Motorcyclist Association’s “Freedom Friday” on April 26. Injuries to motorcyclists resulting from drivers who are distracted and/or inattentive continue to be a major issue for the AMA and its members. In particular, the AMA [...]
AMA Kicks Off ‘Go Ride Safely!’ Week
As April comes to a close, so does the AMA’s Go Ride! Month, which was dedicated to exposing others to experience the wonders of motorcycling. To end the month in style, the organization is celebrating Go Ride Safely! Week to raise awareness about protective motorcycle gear and the best practices for riders everywhere. Throughout this [...]
AMA Go Ride Safely! Week Stresses Rider Training And Protective Gear
The final phase of AMA Go Ride! Month begins today and the weeklong theme is “Go Ride Safely!” Sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, AMA Go Ride Safely! week promotes rider training and the use of appropriate riding gear to help ensure that every ride is enjoyable and every rider is prepared for the unexpected. [...]
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