Americade, celebrating its 24th year in the Lake George region, announced it has added Dual-Sport MiniTours to its large array of organized riding activities. According to the events founder, Bill Dutcher, “Our many MiniTours have always distinguished our event from all others, but after 23 years of only on-road tours, with our desire to accommodate this growing market, we are introducing the Dual-Sport Adirondack Ramble.”
New Dual-Sport Tours at Americade
Ducati announces the new Monster 695, the latest iteration of the entry level Monster seen for the first time at the Paris Motorcycle show. The Monster 695 is welcoming to novice riders but, at the same time, is a Ducati so it delivers a level of performance advanced riders can appreciate and enjoy.
Ducati Unveils New Monster 695
I just returned from a very busy yet informative weekend in Indianapolis at the annual Dealer Expo getting a first hand look at the products youll be seeing in dealerships over the next few months.
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