Articles for Motorcycle Industry News
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Julie Chichlowski has been appointed the new Chair of the Board for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). She succeeds former MSF Chair of the Board David Edwards, who retired in April of 2009 from American Honda Motor Co.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Arai ranks highest in satisfying motorcycle helmet owners for an 11th consecutive year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study.
Friday, May 22, 2009
The waterproof Great Basin Saddlebag from Giant Loop motorcycle luggage solutions is designed specifically for BMWs, Suzuki V-Strom, KTM 950, 990, Adventure and SE models, and just about any other machine with the capacity to carry a passenger.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Gilles Vaillancourt, a pioneer in off-road motorcycle suspension development, will be inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame this December at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council's 2008 Owner Survey shows that there are more riders, more households that own a motorcycle, and more women and youth on two wheels.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
The Motorcyclists' Confederation of Canada will organize the Friday evening, Aug. 21, International Street Party at the 2009 AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
AMA News & Notes for June 2009 touches on the CPSC vote to stay enforcement of the baned sale of youth-model motorcycles, Protect Your Right to Ride Month, trail safety and enjoyment, and much more.
Friday, May 08, 2009
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will play host to the annual induction ceremony for the American Motorcyclist Association's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com (MIJ) is hosting their 5th annual online “Moto Job Fair”. Any and all help wanted ad postings listed before May 11, 2009 will be free of charge.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation cautions car, truck, and bus drivers to not be driven to distraction, offering five key messages for sharing the road and a video of what happens when not focused on the road.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
For Motorcycle Awareness Month the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers a list of 10 things all car, truck, and bus drivers should know about motorcycles.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation emphasizes five critical safety messages for motorcyclists to keep in mind for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) announced today that Katy Wood has been named the Operations Manager for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing House Resolution 269 today, which designates May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
Friday, May 01, 2009
The Kevin Schwantz School at Barber Motorsports Park has received the official nod of recognition from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation as the first Track Course to be approved for its safety instruction.
Friday, May 01, 2009
The latest Motorcycle Safety Foundation Quick Tips sheet, "Should You Ride A Motorcycle?" joins seven other Quick Tips sheets currently available in the Library section of the Foundation's website.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that Mark Mederski has resigned as executive director of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which operates the AMA's Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce its participation in the third annual National Capital Region Joint Services motorcycle safety event on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
Monday, April 27, 2009
The Houston Motorcycle community came out in mass to Ride for Kids, raising over $300,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Motorcycle Industry Council reports that new motorcycle sales among 12 of the leading brands have decline by 30.5% in the first Quarter of 2009 when compared to the same period last year.