Interbrand just released its famous and very respected annual study ranking the most valuable international brands. In 2012, Harley-Davidson climbed 3 ranks, occupying the 96th position. Most valuable brand in the world is Coca-Cola, followed by Apple, IBM, Google and Microsoft in 5th place.
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100 Best Global Brands Of 2012. Harley-Davidson Ranks 96. Up 3 Places.
Published by October 5th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.In Rome Harley-Davidson Presents 2 Motorcycle Gas Tanks To Pope Benedict XVI For His blessing
Published by October 4th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Yesterday October 3, Willie G. Davidson and his son, Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, launched the countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary event in Rome (June 13-16, 2013) by presenting 2 commemorative motorcycle gas tanks to Pope Benedict XVI. The tanks will be signed by the Pope, Willie G. and Bill Davidson and mounted […]
Actor Keanu Reeves And Custom Builder Gard Hollinger Partner In Arch Motorcycle Company. KR GT-1 Prototype.
Published by October 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs and Events.The partnership first creation is this KR GT1 prototype that you can see below being ridden by Keanu Reeves. The actor visited for the 1st time Gard in 2007 at his L.A. County Choprods shop for a customizing job on one of his favorite rides. That led to a friendship and an ongoing dialogue about […]
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Published by October 3rd, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.Also referred in America as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)), it’s an international event to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. The campaign also offers information and support to those affected by breast cancer. In the fall of 1991, the Susan […]
2 Brough Superior To Be Auctioned At Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale
Published by October 2nd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Collectors will have an opportunity to acquire 2 important Brough Superior SS-80 motorcycles at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on Sunday, Oct. 21. One is an original, un-restored and the other was restored and was owned by the founder of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club. 1925 Brough Superior SS-80: […]
4% Of Fatal Crashes Involve Motorcycles: Of all the people killed on the roadways, about 4% of them are motorcyclists according to the National Highway Safety Administration. What is the conclusion the NHSA is making without proving its point? Of course, wear a helmet… Harley Davidson Tells Arab Women To Ride Their Own Bikes. In […]
9th Annual David Mann Chopperfest Is December 9, 2012.
Published by September 29th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Painters.David Mann spent his lifetime riding and portraying his lifestyle on canvas and was well known by most of you for his center spreads in Easyriders Magazine until his passing in 2004 at the age of 64. David Mann Chopperfest pays tribute each year to the man that many consider “the epitome of the biker artist” with […]
Love Ride 29 To Benefit The USO On October 21, 2012 With Jay Leno To Be Grand Marshal
Published by September 28th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Love Ride is the longest-running motorcycle fundraising event in the world and has raised $24 million for charity in 28 years. The event was founded in 1984 by Oliver Shokouh, the owner of Harley-Davidson of Glendale. Love Ride participants, which have exceeded 20,000 in past years, will sign-up at Harley-Davidson of Glendale before arriving […]
Polaris Looking For Australia Victory and Indian Motorcycles Marketing Manager
Published by September 26th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Having a lot of readers in Australia & New Zealand, I thought that one or more of them could be interested by this “dream job” proposed by Polaris. The position was posted this morning, so rush your application (looks like you need to have an account on LinkedIn to apply). Submit your resume before October […]
2012 Las Vegas BikeFest Starts This Thursday September 27
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The 12th edition of Las Vegas BikeFest starts this Thursday. If you didn’t make a pre-registration, you can still buy on location a $45 party pass for all long weekend, an ultimate pass for $70 and a “Rock N’ Ride” pass for $90 ($20 supplement includes a ticket to the Friday night Rock Vegas Festival […]
Hiro Koiso Racing Clocks 214.224 Mph In Bonneville On 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The 9th annual BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, This year was the 5th year of Land Speed Racing at Bonneville for Hiro Koiso Racing. The bike had gone through every inch of renovation from the previous year. This includes custom made fairings, a new JIMS135″ Twin Cam engine modified by T-Man Performance and a B-1 ProCharger […]
Harley-Davidson Planning Dealerships In Libya, Iraq & Pakistan: Paul De Jongh, country manager for Harley Davidson Middle East and North Africa, has told told Arabian Business News that the company is planning to boost its dealerships in the Middle Eastern countries including Libya and Iraq. We are hoping markets like Tunisia, Libya, Iraq and Pakistan […]
Cannonball Endurance Run Riders Arrived In San Francisco. Results.
Published by September 25th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.It was a long journey coast to coast. An incredible 17-day adventure that started Friday September 7 in Newburgh, NY to end Saturday September 23rd in San Francisco, CA. Antique motorcycles and their riders were put to the ultimate test of a 3956 miles run, proving the capabilities of these machines and the endurance and […]
Las Vegas BikeFest®. Corey Harrison of “Pawn Stars” TV Show As Grand Marshall Of 1st Annual “Strip Ride”
Published by September 20th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Las Vegas BikeFest, the premier West Coast rally just announced that Corey Harrison, star of the of the Cable TV show “Pawn Stars” will be the Grand Marshall of the first annual “Strip Ride!”, benefiting the “Wounded Warrior Project.” Attendees of the 12th Annual BikeFest will be joining Corey at the Cashman Center on Thursday, […]
Lehman Trikes USA Fully Operational Again. After suspending all its operations last March to look for a buyer, the company was acquired in June by Champion Investments Inc., the company producing Champion Trikes. Craig Arrojo, CEO of Champion, just announced to the media that Lehman Trikes is now operational and fulfilling conversion orders for Harley-Davidson, […]
Danielle Larrabee Named Spectro Oils Marketing Director
Published by September 19th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Spectro Oils of America, based in Brookfield, CT, is pleased to announce that Danielle Larrabee has been assigned the position of Marketing Director. She will be responsible for all aspects of marketing Spectro’s products and brand name. Danielle was offered the position after long-time Marketing Director, Dave Willis, decided to retire. Dave was an instrumental […]
2012 Daytona Biketoberfest. 2 Nights Of Sexy At Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson. October 18-19.
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Very sexy girls and very sexy custom bikes are going to meet in Daytona. Miss G-String International has partnered with Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson at Destination Daytona for “Two Nights of Sexy” on October Thursday 18 & Friday 19, starting at 8:00 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Pavilion. Jay Allen will be joining as Emcee and […]
Harley-Davidson At 2012 Bike, Blues & BBQ Rally. Fayeteville, AR. September 26-29.
Published by September 18th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson will bring the best of its brand (Demo Rides, H.O.G. Pin Stop, Party and More) at the Annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ Rally in Arkansas. • Motorcycle demo rides provide the chance to test ride any number of new 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles free daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • hose attending the […]
Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Published by September 14th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial, Events and Exhaust.Harley-Davidson Declares Dividend. Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.155 per share for the third quarter of 2012. The dividend is payable October 12, 2012 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on September 28, 2012. Supreme Court Upholds Bail Denial In Sturgis […]
Toby Keith Back At Buffalo Chip® During 2013 Sturgis Rally
Published by September 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® welcomes home Toby Keith to their annual musical festival on August 2-11, 2013 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Toby Keith, recipient of Billboard magazines Country Artist of The Decade award is one of the Buffalo Chip’s all-time fan favorites. Toby Keith is set to thrill the Buffalo Chip campers and concert […]
The New Indian Motorcycle By Polaris. Moving Away From The Chief To A New Scout Or Bobber Type Model?
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.When in April 2011 Minnesota based Polaris announced they purchased Indian Motorcycle, the acquisition raised a lot of questions that I summarize. 1- which way the OEM manufacturer would design the new model(s) 2- what would be the range of prices 3- how the iconic brand would cohabit with Victory 4- when the new Polaris/Indian […]
Advanstar Dealer Expo Will Have 2 Shows in 2013, February & October. Then Will Move Definitively To October.
Published by September 13th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.All people in the motorcycle industry already know about the competition and long rivalry between the the V-Twin Expo by Easyriders and the Dealer Expo by Advanstar, both held in February 2 weeks apart, respectively in Cincinnati & Indianapolis. In 2013, a 3rd new motorcycle show (consumers & dealers) named the American International Motorcycle Expo […]
Head Of Motorcycle Crash Study At Federal Highway Administration Resigns Citing Serious Concerns
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Dr. Samir Ahmed, the researcher and engineer leading the latest motorcycle crash causation study for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has resigned citing “serious reservations about the value of this study”. In an email sent on Tuesday, September 11 2012 he announced the following: “I am writing to let you know that I am no […]
Swiss Performance Show Now Held In Luzern. October 12-14.
Published by September 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For my European readers. Located in the German-speaking portion of Switzerland, the city of Luzern is now home of the Swiss Performance Show And Trade Fair. Luzern is a city of technology, innovation and transport where is located the “Schweizer Verkehrsmuseum“, the Swiss Museum of Transportion. Show promoter and Land Speed Record hunter Ruedi Steck […]
Harley-Davidson Calls On Fans To Unleash Their Own Personal Freedom And Independence
Published by September 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Videos.Harley-Davidson today announces the launch of a second installment in its popular Dark Custom campaign called United By Independents. You remember the Harley-Davidson campaign that I published in my website featuring “Stereotypical” Harley riders The final 60-second spot, featuring 16 real Harley-Davidson riders and Twitter followers from around the world, makes its national advertising debut […]
