The 39th Biker Fest International (an AMD Approved Custom Bike Show host event) is slated for May 15-18, 2025 at its traditional Lignano Sabbiadoro (Udine) venue on the Adriatic coast of northeastern Italy; www.bikerfest.it
Dynojet has signed up as a new title sponsor of the H-D factory race team for the 2025 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers road racing season. Dynojet joins a Harley team sponsor roster that includes Rockford Fosgate, Mission Foods, Brembo, Ohlins, Akrapovic, Protolabs, SYN3 lubricants and Sreamin' Eagle Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica has confirmed that global powersports distributor Parts Unlimited will be the title sponsor of the new MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup. Designed to prepare young North American racers who have the desire and talent to compete on the world stage of MotoGP, the Championship will make its debut at the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at COTA, March 28-30.
Chennai, India based Royal Enfield reportedly sold 944,000 motorcycles in 2024, a +4.7% increase over 2023, making it the tenth largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world by unit volume. Originally a small arms manufacturer in 1893, Royal Enfield started making motorcycles at Redditch, England in 1901. Production ceased there in 1967, ending in England completely four years later but continuing as a manufacturer in India. Present owner Eicher acquired the brand in 1994.
December 19, 2024 saw the F1 owner Liberty Media's plan to additionally acquire Madrid, Spain based MotoGP and WorldSBK rights holder Dorna Sports S.L. entered a more detailed and in-depth EU Phase II investigation into its proposed takeover. As a result, all parties have had to agree to an extended review process. It had been quite apparent as long ago as April 2024, when the deal was first announced, that Liberty CEO Greg Maffei and his board were underestimating just how much scrutiny the plan, Liberty's history with the Formula 1 acquisition, and the less than robust status of the funding for the deal was likely to trigger.
Triumph has scored a nice piece of product placement with a vintage 1964 Bonneville T140 prominent as Dylan's 'Ride du Jour' in the critically acclaimed Bob Dylan BioPic "A Complete Unknown". The movie stars Timothée Chalamet as a young Bob Dylan. The period-specific T100 was sourced for the film, as a faithful representation of the bike Bob Dylan himself rode in his Greenwich Village years. Directed by James Mangold the movie delves into the transformative early years of Bob Dylan's career. The film captures Dylan's relationships with key figures such as Joan Baez, Woody Guthrie, and Pete Seeger, and explores the cultural movements that inspired his music. Though Oscar hype has cooled, the movie had been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture.
Internationally recognised Italian helmet manufacturer Airoh has established an all-new Airoh USA facility and team. Dennis Bloch, affiliated with SEVEN MX, James Stewart's apparel company, is heading up the new distribution, marketing and sales teams in America.
H-D has announced July 10-13, 2025, for the latest iteration of its (now) annual Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival. Musical acts Chris Stapleton and Hank Williams Jr are among artists slated to perform at the Veterans Park, Milwaukee event HQ.
Renowned race leather repair specialist Anthony's Leatherworks is to continue its sponsorship of MotoAmerica for a fifth straight season in 2025. With 25-years of experience, the Corona del Mar, California based craftsmen have become a trusted name in leather repair, alterations, and restoration services and is the preferred leather repair center for Dainese, Alpinestars, REV'IT!, Spidi, AGV Sport, Mithos, and its newest addition to the list of "authorized alterations partners", Bison.
