Harley-Davidson takes factory-custom motorcycle design to a new extreme introducing three radically styled new models during The Motor Companys annual dealer meeting in Nashville last weekend. The Dyna Fat Bob, the Rocker and the Rocker C are additions to a diverse line of 2008 motorcycles that also includes 14 models available in limited-edition 105th Anniversary styling.
Harley-Davidson Unveils Three New Models for 2008
The Buell Motorcycle Company is set to break the convention of the superbike category with the Buell 1125R, an all-new, liter-class motorcycle delivering an artful balance of street and track performance. The Buell 1125R joins the XB and Blast as a third and distinct Buell motorcycle platform. The Buell 1125R is expected to arrive in Buell dealerships in late 2007.
(From Harley-Davidson Press Release)The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) kicks off its 25th Anniversary on August 28, 2008, in Milwaukee, Wis.Highlights of the silver anniversary event include free admission to “CLUB H.O.G. 25” for H.O.G. members
H.O.G. Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Milwaukee
On the July 21st Saturday edition of the NBC Today Show, the Chopper Chick Crew will reunite for another charity bike build this time to build a motorcycle in the heart of New York City at Rockefeller Center, right outside the NBC studios.
Chopper Chick Crew to Appear on National TV
Women Riders Now is part of a feature article that appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Saturday, June 23, 2007. The article explores the growing interest in motorcycling among the women and includes interviews with various industry representatives including WRNs Genevieve Schmitt.
Dallas Morning News Publishes Article on Women Riders
The fifth AMA Women Motorcycling Conference will take place in August 2009.
Women Motorcycling Conference Dates Announced
Gary Sellers is the 2007 inductee into the The Sturgis Motorcycle Museums Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame. The Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame recognizes the commitment and sacrifices individuals across the nation and world have made to protect the rights of motorcyclists.
Sturgis Hall of Fame Announces Freedom Fighter Inductee
The motorcycle industry will contribute $2.8 million in funding through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to the Oklahoma Transportation Center for the new Motorcycle Crash Causation Study. Demonstrating the motorcycle industrys continued commitment to motorcyclist safety, the commitment represents 30 percent more than the dollar for dollar match of federal funding required by the Transportation Reauthorization bill (SAFETEA-LU) enacted in 2005.
Motorcycle Industry Commits $2.8 Million to Crash Study
Summer is here and Harley-Davidson has added some new jackets and gloves to its lineup to keep you cool when temps heat up. With features like inside pockets for MP3 players, underarm venting, pre-curved sleeves, sun-washed colors, retro graphics and leather appliqués, the garments are stylish as well as functional. Check out this weeks selections for the latest motorcycle product news.
Victory Motorcycles is going after the luxury touring customer with its new Vision motorcycle. Research shows 95 percent of those customers are men averaging 54 years old and riding for 28 years.
2008 Victory Vision Target Market