Dealer Expo is the powersports industrys annual trade show where dealers from all over the country shop for new products to stock in their showrooms. As a member of the media, its always fun to walk the aisles and get a first-hand look at the new products well be seeing in dealerships over the next few months.
Robert Pandya, responsible for the Aprilia brand sponsoring Femmoto, an all-womens track and demo day, is being promoted to product manager for the companys new off-road products. Robert worked as Aprilia and Moto Guzzi public relations manager for the last six years and is credited for spearheading the effort to have Aprilia sponsor and provide demo motorcycles at the 6-year-old Femmoto event starting in 2002.
Aprilias Robert Pandya Promoted
Harley-Davidson Motor Company announces a new motorcycle shipping service available to riders of all brands. Harley-Davidson Shipping allows motorcyclists to explore locations throughout North America who may otherwise be limited by insufficient vacation time or inclement weather.
New Motorcycle Shipping Service
Kathleen is responsible for all the communication efforts at Harley-Davidson. In August, she celebrates 35 years with the Motor Company. She is one of a few female vice presidents at a major motorcycle manufacturer. Find out what Kathleen thinks are the most dramatic changes in the motorcycle industry in the last three decades and what she feels is her most significant professional accomplishment.
The MSHDI1 MiniSet Compact Tool Kit from CruzTOOLs is designed for Harley-Davidson and other American V-twin motorcycles.
Tool Set for American Motorcycles
I was in Barstow, California, the last fuel stop on a long, hot ride to Las Vegas. It was 9:00 at night. I just spent the last seven hours riding the 2005 BMW R 1200 GS across a very hot and crowded desert highway. When I finally got to the hotel and poured myself off the GS, I sat down and thought about what I enjoyed about this bike.
MOTORCYCLE REVIEW: BMW R 1200 GS
Im 20 years old, a senior at Washington State University and have loved motorcycles my whole life. I love the adventures they took me on, the challenges, the thrill of testing my skill, reflexes, and strength against the trail, the road, the occasional hill climb. When I left for college I couldnt bring that with me. The time for riding and fixing was gone, school and work took over over and I had to be responsible.
Reader Story: Craving that Motorcycle-Riding Feeling
Plenty of clothing companies were eager to show off their new womens line. We also visited with a saddlebag company making some new designs especially for women.
Part 2 of our V-Twin Show report looks at more custom motorcycle companies and what theyre doing to attract women to their brand. Plus, Genevieve Schmitts female rider forcast: what will women be buying?
