Top Stories of the Month
Kawasaki dropped its 2026 street bike lineup, including the updated Z1100 SE ABS, and several other naked, retro, touring, adventure, and cruiser models that will return unchanged for 2026. Polaris announced plans to sell its majority share of Indian Motorcycles to a private equity firm, marking a major shift...
2026 Buell Enters Production
2026 Buell Super Cruiser enters production, debuts at Barber Vintage Festival The Staff October 14, 2025 As reported by our sister publication, American Rider, Buell Motorcycle Co. has officially begun production of the long-awaited 2026 Buell Super Cruiser, marking a major milestone for the Michigan-based manufacturer. First unveiled as...
Polaris Sells Indian
Breaking News: Polaris to sell majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to private equity The Staff October 13, 2025 Polaris Inc. announced plans to separate Indian Motorcycle into a standalone company, selling a majority stake to Los Angeles–based private equity firm Carolwood LP. The move marks a major shift for...
Trail Rider Injured
Investigation launches after wire trap injures biker at public trail in Utah The Staff October 9, 2025 A dirt-bike rider says he was injured after hitting a wire trap stretched across two trees while riding through Utah’s American Fork Canyon on Oct. 3. Daniel Bender of Alpine, Utah, says...
Ama Hall of Famer Passes
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Norm McDonald dies at 93 The Staff October 2, 2025 The American Motorcyclist Association announced that Norm McDonald, an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, racer, tuner, and businessman, died on Sept. 25 at the age of 93. Norm McDonald opened his motorcycle shop, K&N Motorcycles,...
Polaris Surpasses Two Million
Polaris Adventures surpasses two million customer rides The Staff June 4, 2025 Polaris Adventures, the powersports vehicle rental experience from Polaris, announced June 4 that it hit the two-million-customer-ride milestone, with over 250 local Outfitters helping riders explore outdoor destinations. Polarisadventurepowersportsbusiness Polaris Adventures offers 600 adventures to its customers...
Rich’s Yamaha, Family Owned
Owners value working with family and dealer lifestyle Madelyn Pegg September 3, 2024 This story originally appeared in the September edition of Powersports Business. Father-and-daughter duo Mike Venziano and Misty Rohde own Rich’s Yamaha of Lockport, Illinois, and passionately run their dealership alongside other family members. Venziano has worked...