North American NVP Product Expo
Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI, September 12-13, 2026
AMD presents the latest in its long-term Vendor and Product News event reviews from the recent Drag Specialties NVP & Product Expo. The event came at a difficult time for dealers and vendors alike, a time when disposable incomes are under pressure and consumer confidence is "uncertain", at best ...
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BS Battery: Congratulations to the Paris, France based battery and charger/maintenance specialist for achieving a major milestone in the US - awarded by LeMans with the Best Supplier Award - "recognizing the strength of a partnership built on trust, commitment, and shared ambition." The company first stated the process of establishing themselves in the United States in 2022 by setting out to build a long-term partnership with LeMans . "Four years later, that ambition has become reality," said company owner Benjamin Sebban. "We now operate a dedicated U.S. office and warehouse in Florida, supported by a permanent local team of three active members serving customers across the country;" www.bs-battery.com/usa
GBrakes: A recent new brand, but one with a 70-year plus pedigree in the US market, new products for the V-Twin sector this year have included the all-new 'Reaper Rotor'. Featuring a specialized all-black blade finish that is designed to resist fading and wear under extreme heat, the pigmentation will resist wear even during heavy braking. The trademarked Cryo-Tech Treatment process strengthens the metal structure and improves wear resistance. Made from virgin high-carbon 420 stainless steel to prevent warping and manage heat expansion, the rotor design is available with customizable carrier and button colors. The 'Reaper Rotor' is offered in popular sizes including 11.5", 11.8", 12.5", and 13" for both front and rear applications; www.GBrakes.com
Drag Seats: Recent additions include Predator III 2-Up Seats for Indian Motorcycle models that feature a 6 1/2" tall driver support "with unique styling. The seating area is contoured for maximum comfort with the rear portion measuring 7" wide for easy riding. The 3/16" thermoformed ABS seat base gives the perfect fit, while the carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers protect the bike's paint." They are available in smooth solar-reflective leather or smooth automotive-grade vinyl. All seats include mounting hardware and are designed to fit 20-25 Challenger, 25 Chieftain (108"/112" Liquid Cooled Powerplus). They are made in the U.S.A in solar reflective leather and automotive-grade vinyl; www.dragspecialties.com
Bagger Racing League (BRL): Headed into the 2006 championship finale at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Rounds 6&7, October 17&18), with a Moto Morini partnership that sees the legendary Italian brand introducing a 693 cc, 8-valve DOHC, inline twin Calibro Bagger version The BoschEFi mid-range Bagger features 19L rigid bags and puts out 78 hp at 8,500 rpm and 50 ft/lbs max torque at 6,500 rpm; www.baggerracingleague.com
Feuling Parts: Recent new products include additions to the company's Fuel Injector and Reaper Camshaft programs and a big investment in the now C.A.R.B. Approved M8 Gen 2 BA Air Cleaners. "With the introduction of the new "Gen-2" Milwaukee Eight engines came an updated intake manifold location, which means an updated, 'upsweep' design air cleaner backing plate for Feuling's BA Air Cleaners to account for the new intake location - leaving a clean and sleek air cleaner fitment without sacrificing performance." Now 50- state legal (C.A.R.B. EO #D-881-3) features include a highflow billet aluminum velocity stack with optimal opening diameter, outer lip and internal diameter (ID) taper;" www.feulingparts.com
GIVI USA: Founded in 1978, the Italian luggage and accessory specialist has been a trendsetter in the ADV market for decades, practically inventing the ADV luggage space as we know it today. Respected worldwide for the ' Monokey' top case security and mounting hardware technology, like many 'mainstream' parts and accessory manufacturers, the launch of Harley's Pan America is bringing it to the attention of an entirely new market segment; www.giviusa.com
Darkhorse Motor Company: Internationally recognized for its award-winning severe duty 'Man-O-War' crankshafts, recent new products include a cost and labor saving M8 Oil Pan Service Kit and new 'Kingpin' Crowned Pinion Races that deliver "exceptional durability, stability, and long-term reliability for new and remanufactured Twin Cam and M8 crankshafts"; www.darkhorsemoco.com
Trask Performance: Now that the performance specialist has settled into its new 'Palais d'excellence' at Phoenix, Arizona, the company has continued to grow to their new product program with this new Docking Kit for the Trask Assault Series Billet Tail Section among recent additions. "Purpose-built for riders who demand both function and precision, this system allows the use of a tour pack or backrest while maintaining the rigid performance of the Assault Subframe." Each component of the Docking Kit is CNC machined from billet aluminum, giving riders a durable, high-strength solution that integrates seamlessly with the Assault Series Subframe; www.traskperformance.com
