(August 29, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Kawasaki U.S.A. is going big with its global debut of its 2013 line of iconic Ninja motorcycles in New York’s Times Square, Sept. 13.  The company will stream a live feed of the reveal of their latest motorcycles during the “Ninja Times Square Takeover” from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(August 20, 2012) MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson rolls into its 110th model year with a line of authentic American motorcycles that includes 110th Anniversary Editions of select Harley-Davidson motorcycle models and a restyled Dyna Street Bob model. Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) offers two new limited-production, premium custom motorcycles, the CVO Breakout, a high-performance Softail model with exciting new finish options, and the CVO Road King fitted with an innovative vented windshield and high-output audio system.

(August 10, 2012) Husaberg North America has announced the 2013 model range available in the U.S. market. The high-end off road manufacturer, with its roots in the Swedish origin of Husqvarna, has a well deserved reputation for innovation.

(August 10, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — NADAguides is seeing new shopping and research trends in the motorcycle market in particular – showing traffic, continual growth and consumer interest in trikes and touring scooters with step through chassis. 

After a few years of slumping sales due to economic issues, consumer interest and sales of motorcycles are finally seeing gradual increases.  According to the Motorcycle Industry Council, year-to-date motorcycle sales are up 3.6 percent.

(August 9, 2012) UNITED KINGDOM — Having already claimed the world record price for a motorcycle at auction — £280,000 for a 1929 Brough Superior SS100 — H&H Classics is now offering another Brough, which many aficionados regard as the most historically significant powered two-wheeler ever to come to market.

(August 1, 2012) MILWAUKEE — Harley-Davidson today reported continued increases in earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales for the second quarter of 2012.

Income from continuing operations was $247.3 million, or $1.07 per share, on consolidated revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to income from continuing operations of $190.6 million, or $0.81 per share, on consolidated revenue of $1.51 billion in the year-ago quarter.

(July 19, 2012) FRANKFURT — Audi says it completed the 860 million euro ($1.06 billion) purchase of Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A

Ducati, the maker of the Monster, Diavel and Superbike models, was acquired by Audi's Lamborghini sports car unit from Milan-based private-equity firm Investindustrial Advisors S.p.A. Deliveries last year totaled about 42,000 motorcycles, with revenue at 480 million euros.