Aprilia USA, the U.S. importer and distributor of innovative, technology-driven motorcycles and scooters, finished 2008 with strong sales gains across its expanding product range. The company sold 66.4 % more bikes and scooters to customers in the U.S. market, spurred by the addition of four all-new motorcycles, three fresh scooter models and continued strengthening of its dealer network. Along with plenty of new product arriving from the Noale, Italy based factory, Aprilia USA also continued to add racing successes to its long list of championships, such as the U.S. company’s second consecutive MOTO-ST road race championship and first place in the 2008 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 750cc category.
For 2009, company executives see more opportunity. “Our 2008 sales results are remarkable, especially in light of overall declining motorcycle industry sales,†says Gary Pietruszewski, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Piaggio Group Americas. “Much of our success can be attributed to … Details
I want to recommend this radio show, Extreme Scene, to all adrenaline sports lifestyle fans. These guys are putting together a fun show every Saturday, 6 to 7 pm on KNBR radio’s 1050 am channel.  It is also available in the Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Area on KSCO 1080 am.
The guest lineup for the March 7th show includes pro surfer Chris Malloy and Mavericks pioneer, Jeff Clark.
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Honda has fueled some of motorcycling’s most significant leaps, including groundbreaking superbike technology in the late 1960s and a radical departure from the contemporary norm a decade later. The models behind these developments are the pioneering CB750 series and the fabulous CBX, which have consequently earned a place in the hearts of motorcycle fans worldwide.
AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009, the country’s premier gathering of vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, will recognize the contributions of those models by honoring the Sandcast Only Owner’s Club (SOOC) and the International CBX Owners Association at this year’s co-Classic Clubs. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009 is set for July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio…. Details