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“At One Gang Worldwide, we’re driven by a passion for motorcycles and a mission to build a global community,” says co-host Sergey Tokman.
Getting a jump on its 80th anniversary Vespa celebrated on the world’s biggest stage, the 111th edition of EICMA.
While not exactly Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, a Roman Holiday is set for Vespa’s 80th anniversary.
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) kicked off its European expansion at EICMA.
Moto Morini returned to its roots at EICMA, unveiling its updated take on one of its more iconic models of the past: The Kanguro.
Shifting Gears
Piaggio Group Americas added industry veteran Shahin Alvandi to the team just in time for EICMA. Alvandi stepped in as the new West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
TOOL TIME! Just in time for The SEMA Show, Cruztools accessory tool kits have been added to Turn 14 Distribution's expanding powersports line card. This partnership delivers a wide array of premier roadside tool solutions to Turn 14 Distribution’s dealer network to better serve the powersports community. “Our customers depend on CruzTOOLS for the industry standard in application-specific roadside tool kits, built to perform where maintenance decisions matter most,” notes Brian Patrias, divisional purchasing manager at Turn 14 Distribution. “Adding CruzTOOLS reinforces our commitment to supplying dealers with solutions that work in the field and stand up to real-world challenges.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/tool-time-2/
#ShiftingGears: Proctor Gets New Berth Anchors aweigh! With BRP shifting its model mix in 2025 and divesting the Manitou and Alumacraft Boats lines, former Marine Division president Jeff Proctor has a new berth. “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President Defense & Specialized Vehicles at BRP.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/shifting-gears-proctor-gets-new-berth/
STARK SET TO BRING IT TO THE STREETS: VARG SUPERMOTO Building on the success of its MX and EX platforms, the VARG SM brings Stark Future’s DNA to the street. Billing it as “the world’s most powerful Supermoto” Stark’s SM weighs in at 274.5 lbs. and produces 80 hp, delivering the highest power-to-weight ratio of any production Supermoto on the market. With 914 Nm of torque at the rear wheel, acceleration is instant, predictable, and endlessly controllable. “The SM is redefining performance, design and sustainability for a new generation of riders,” claims company founder Anton Wass. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/stark-set-to-bring-it-to-the-streets-varg-supermoto/
A SALUTE TO #VeteransDay Call it Veteran’s Day, Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, today is a time to honor veterans. The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is the exact time that fighting ended in World War I on November 11, 1918. The commemoration began with the observance of Armistice Day in 1919 tand the name was changed in 1954 to honor veterans of all American wars.
KLIM GOES ROGUE AT EICMA KLIM continues in its quest to redefine rider protection with the global debut of its “Rogue” integrated armor system at Eicma. The new armor system is a proprietary compound of impact-absorbing polymers designed to be thinner, lighter and more breathable than anything on the market. The new armor was designed in-house by KLIM over five years of rigorous development, representing a groundbreaking advancement in rider safety and comfort, challenging what riders have come to expect from their gear. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/klim-goes-rogue-at-eicma/
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The 2022 Rallye du Maroc winner Skyler Howes was just 35 seconds behind his teammate Ricky Brabec in the fast, open farm tracks of the Prologue.
Ricky Brabec Wins The Prologue, Sets The Stage For The Rallye du Maroc
Rally legend Ricky Brabec set the pace as the Rallye du Maroc officially got underway today with a 19-kilometer Prologue around the city of Fez.
It’s not you, it’s me? In a tersely worded announcement Kawasaki has parted ways with 2024 MXGP champ Jorge Prado.
Kayo USA Expands Distribution Into Canada
