(April 19, 2011) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (PRNewswire) — After pioneering the concept of antilock brakes (ABS) on motorcycles 23 years ago, BMW Motorrad USA announced today that it will be the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on its entire range of 2012 model year motorcycles.

(April 19, 2011) MILWAUKEE (PRNewswire) — Harley-Davidson generated increased earnings, and worldwide motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011.

The company reported first quarter income from continuing operations of $119.3 million, or 51 cents per share, compared to income from continuing operations of $68.7 million, or 29 cents per share in the year-ago period.

By Noel Nunkovich
MotorwayAmerica.com

(April 8, 2011) Most of the "green" push in the automotive industry in recent years has been focused on the four-wheeled part of the industry. There has, however, been a smaller but very vibrant movement in the motorcycle world as well. Particularly in the motorcycle road racing world.

(March 28, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. (PRNewswire) — AAA Michigan strongly opposes legislation recently introduced in both the Michigan Senate and the House which — if approved — would repeal Michigan's nearly four-decade old mandatory motorcycle helmet law.

A new spring poll of some 600 likely Michigan voters statewide by Marketing Research Group (MRG), Inc. of Lansing shows that 81 percent of the state's residents believe the current mandatory helmet law should be maintained.

(March 23, 2011) MILWAUKEE (PRNewswire) — Harley-Davidsonon Tuesday announced a $250,000 donation from The Harley-Davidson Foundation to support relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Harley-Davidson Foundation's contribution to the American Red Cross will aid in the overall disaster relief efforts.

(March 10, 2011) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda has announced the first release of its flagship Gold Wing motorcycle for the 2012 model year.

"The Gold Wing now expands its reputation as the premier touring motorcycle in the world, while the Foreman is the newest iteration in a full line of machines built to work — but are also ready to lead the way to good times when a day off comes around.

(March 9, 2011) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRNewswire) — Against the backdrop of the world's most extensive motorcycle collection, Motus unveiled its first products, the stunning MST series of comfortable sport bikes, powered by the first gasoline direct injected V4 engine.

(March 7, 2011) BOLOGNA, Italy — Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore attracted over 38,000 fans Sunday night in the biggest pre-season party ever organized by the Italian motorcycle manufacturer, an incredibly spectacular send-off for the Ducati MotoGP Team and factory riders, Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden.

(March 4, 2011) NORTHBROOK, Ill. (PRNewswire) — For the third year in a row, Allstate Insurance Company is giving away a custom motorcycle designed by legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz during its "Allstate Retro-Knucklehead Sweepstakes."

The builder's latest masterpiece, a custom Knucklehead bobber, will be unveiled by Allstate and Perewitz March 4 at the Allstate Rider Protection Zone in Daytona Beach, Fla., as part of Daytona Bike Week.

(February 25, 2011) The class-leading and race winning Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade has won an award for ‘Best Used Bike of the Year’ in the UK.

Almost 600 motorcycle dealers across the country — representing a broad range of manufacturers — voted in the recent British Dealer News motorcycle industry survey, with the vast majority choosing the Honda Fireblade as the best used bike of the year.