The economy may be in the tank, but you wouldn’t know it walking around the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Minneapolis last weekend.
“We know that times are tough for people at the moment,” said Steve Martindale of Honda Motorcycles. “But, we also know that motorcyclists are still keen to look at potential new bikes now, in preparation for the warmer months.”
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Despite the downturn in the economy and a drop from the high gas prices that had scooters and motorcycles rolling off showroom floors this summer, the market for most everything on two wheels has stayed relatively strong.
“Motorcycling is also an extremely viable, practical and economical means of transport, as well as a great way of having fun…Â More info
XTRM Sports Network, the fastest growing online and offline action sports network, partners with AMA Pro Racing to bring you the 2009 Supermoto Championship Series and the 2009 Amateur National Championship Series.
New this year, the series will feature both pro and amateur competitions to see who will end up on top at the end of these high action series. Both the Pro and Amateur series will kick off March 20 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA – ending September 20 at Mammoth Mountain, CA. This season promises to be an exciting challenge for all competitors in a brutal battle for the ultimate Supermoto champion…. More info
Urban commuters are increasingly turning to electric scooters for city travel, and the burgeoning trend for the environmentally friendly vehicles has caused dealerships to sprout across the country.
Sales have increased “with a very good acceleration,” says Steve Miloshev, president of Greenwit Technologies, a British Columbia-based company specialized in the design, engineering and manufacturing of light electric vehicles.
“It’s quite a bit different compared to a couple of years ago.”
Miloshev, who has sold the Motorino electric scooters through E-Ride subsidiary dealerships since 2003, said his franchise network increased by 50 per cent last year. He estimates his company sold almost 1,000 units…Â More info
Although he already has secured a spot in Supercross – and, for that matter, motorsports – history, James Stewart admits he is chasing a number.
Seventy-three.
Actually, the number could be 75 . . . or 100. And it could be eight.
Stewart wants to eclipse Jeremy McGrath as the winningest rider in Supercross history.
“Jeremy is the yardstick for me,†the 23-year-old Stewart said yesterday as he prepared for tomorrow night’s Monster energy Supercross at Qualcomm Stadium.
“When I was getting started, I looked up to him. He was the guy.†… More info
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