Drag Specialties

Drag Specialties - Additions

Predator Performance 2-Up Seats

This seat features a 6 1/2" driver support with unique styling and is made narrower up front for better leg clearance.  The seating area is contoured for maximum comfort with the rear portion measuring 9" 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. 

It is available in smooth vinyl or smooth solar-reflective leather with automotive-grade vinyl sides. All seats include mounting hardware and are designed to fit '00-'05 FXST/FXSTS, '00-'17 FLST, '06-'17 FLSTC and FLSTN models. 

Crank Position Sensor

Detecting the speed and position of the crankshaft and transferring that information to the ECM for proper fuel delivery and spark timing, this high-quality replacement sensor is for all '21-'25 M-Eight Softail and Touring models. Replaces OEM# 32700144.

O2 Sensors

This new line of Drag Specialties O2 sensors have been engineered to be a seamless OEM replacement fitment and plug-and-play installation. Their fast light-off ceramic technology ensures rapid sensor activation at startup, helping maintain peak air/fuel ratios and reducing cold-start emissions. 

The corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel bodies and watertight sealed connectors are built to endure high-heat environments and road conditions and provide durability. Available for '10-'16 Touring/Trike and '15-'20 XG Street (front repl. OEM #277729-10), '17-'20 Touring/Trike (front repl. OEM #32700046) and '10-'20 Touring/Trike (rear repl. OEM #27809-10). 

Mechanic Stool

"The Drag Specialties mechanic stool is the perfect addition for shop or home. The unmistakable Drag Specialties logo is prominently displayed on the seat and the seat is supported by a highly polished, chrome-plated pedestal. Is is 22" heigh and some assembly is required. 

DRAG SPECIALTIES

www.dragspecialties.com

S&S Cycle

S&S Cycle - Vintage Tour Japan 

S&S Cycle has announced that builders have been selected for "an incredible event to take place at the 2025 Mooneyes Show in Japan - the response to the 2025 Vintage Tour in the United States has been incredible, and the Japanese market loves vintage V-twins, so a special tour has been created."

On December 7, 2025 at the Mooneyes Show in Yokohama, Japan, three very special builders will compete in a one-day build off to become the S&S Cycle Vintage Tour Champion. Voting will be done at the show by attendees between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, and the winner announced that day. 

Masumi Tsuchino

"It has been many years since I attended Mooneyes on behalf of S&S Cycle for the first time," said S&S owner/director Brett Smith.  "Howard and our friends in Japan have done a fantastic job paving the way us to return and provide a special experience as an extension of our 2025 Vintage Tour.

Yusaku Sato

"I very much look forward to celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of the Japanese custom builder community.  Many will recall the overall winner of the S&S Cycle 50th Anniversary Biker Build-Off was Keiji Kawakita of Hot Dock Custom Cycles.  He set the bar high, and I cannot wait to see who will emerge as the new leader of custom building in Japan!"

Takuya Okubo

The competitors will be given awards that day by Brett Smith, grandson of George Smith, S&S Cycle founder, and those awards will be hand-built by Tom Smith also grandson of George Smith. Unlike the US-based Vintage Tour, this build-off will follow the competitors along on their social media and the S&S Cycle social media to help attendees get ready to vote. 

S&S Cycle wishes to extend special thanks to the team at Neo-Factory (www.neofactory.co.jp) for helping organize the build-off and getting the builders their S&S engines quickly to start the project. 

www.sscycle.com

Klock Werks

Final Flare Sizes for 2023-2025 Street Glides

Mitchell, South Dakota-based air management experts Klock Werks has announced the final additions to its Flare Windshield lineup for the 2023+ Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX models. 

12"

"With the introduction of the 6.5" and 12" windshield options, the Flare family is now complete," said President and Founder Brian Klock. The company can now offer dealers and their customers a full range of 6.5", 8", 10", and 12" sizes to fit riders of all heights and preferences.

"The 6.5" represents the ideal solution for the sporty rider who wants the low look and feel with the option of adding a pop of color. Shorter riders also need this and per requests – we listened."

Klock Werks' "klassic tinted" Flare windshields are constructed from durable Lexan polycarbonate and treated with an FMR hard coating for superior scratch resistance while "bold kolor and ice options" are made from high-quality acrylic. Designed with the company's signature Flare "hips" and "flip," these windshields are designed to "effectively redirect airflow to create downforce and push air up and over the rider, delivering unmatched performance in both air management and rider comfort."

6.5"

The 12" version is available in Dark Smoke and Tint – "offering sleek style with visibility in mind. The 6.5" Flare is offered in all polycarbonate klassic tints as well as bold acrylic kolor options."

To achieve the best results in both air management and visibility, Klock Werks recommends selecting a Flare windshield size that allows the rider to look comfortably over the top while seated in their true riding position.

"This launch marks the final chapter in completing the Flare lineup for the newest generation of Street Glides" said Brian, "reinforcing our commitment to offering dealers access to a premium performance-driven, rider-focused program of advanced windshield solutions."

 

KLOCK WERKS

www.getklocked.com

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Board of Directors Appoints Artie Starrs as President and Chief Executive Officer 

This is taken directly from Harley-Davidson's news release of August 4, 2025 - Robin Bradley's commentary will follow in the September edition of AMD Magazine...

Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has endorsed the selection of Artie Starrs as President and Chief Executive Officer, to replace Jochen Zeitz effective October 1, 2025. 

"Former Fast Food and Golf Industry Executive Artie Starrs is named as Harley's new President and CEO.

Jochen Zeitz will continue in his role as Chairman, President and CEO until October 1, 2025, after which he will remain a senior advisor to the company through February 2026 to facilitate a smooth transition. The Board has appointed Troy Alstead to succeed Zeitz as Chairman of the Board effective October 1, 2025.

Artie Starrs joins Harley-Davidson from Topgolf Callaway Brands, where he served as CEO of the Topgolf International, Inc. subsidiary. "Artie is an accomplished business leader who brings extensive experience managing strong brands and global operations," said Troy Alstead, Presiding Director. 

"His track record of delivering top and bottom-line growth, combined with his experience in franchise driven industries, are both huge assets for Harley-Davidson at this time in the Company's history. Artie understands the special place Harley-Davidson occupies in culture and in the lives of our riders. I'm confident that Artie can further enhance this connection with current riders while bringing new people into the H-D community."  

As CEO of Topgolf, Mr. Starrs was responsible for delivering on the overall vision and growth of the brand and establishing it as one of the premier sports entertainment companies in the world. 

He managed a portfolio of over 100 global recreational venues with over 30,000 employees, with a track record of driving growth and financial performance. Under Starr's four and a half years of leadership. Topgolf's revenues grew over 50%, from $1.1bn in 2021 to $1.8bn annually, and the brand expanded into five additional countries across Europe and Asia.

Between 2013 and 2021, Mr. Starrs held leadership roles at Yum! Brands' subsidiary, Pizza Hut, most recently as Global CEO. During his time at Pizza Hut, Starrs led the brand to over 18,000+ locations across 110 countries. Prior to this role, he was President of Pizza Hut U.S. and before joining Yum! Brands, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Rave Cinemas. Mr. Starrs began his career as an investment banker at New York City based Wasserstein Perella [acquired in 2001 by Dresdner Kleinwort].  

Mr. Starrs is quoted as saying: "It's a huge privilege to be joining Harley-Davidson as President and CEO, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help steward this incredible company. I have long admired the unique position Harley-Davidson has in the hearts of its riders and fans; there is no brand that brings the same level of community and rebellious spirit as Harley-Davidson. 

"I'm excited by the tremendous potential to both drive growth and further enhance the H-D experience for all, and I look forward to working with the dedicated Harley-Davidson employees and dealer network as we start this journey together." 

Mr. Starrs will join the Harley-Davidson Board of Directors upon assuming the role of CEO. 

Mr. Alstead added, "On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I want to sincerely thank Jochen for his outstanding leadership and many significant contributions as Chairman, President, and CEO for over five years. 

"This has included the creation and successful execution of The Hardwire, our five-year strategic plan, in addition to steady stewardship through one of the most challenging periods in the Company's history. 

Additionally, the Board recognizes the substantial value unlocked for the Company through the recent HDFS transaction, which Harley-Davidson will benefit from for years to come. We are grateful for his vision and commitment, and we wish him all the very best in the future."  

"It's been an honor to lead Harley-Davidson over the past five years and to work alongside such talented and passionate teams," said Jochen Zeitz. "I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together, and I want to thank the Board, the Harley-Davidson leadership team, and all our employees for their unwavering dedication and hard work. I leave with the confidence that we've laid a strong foundation for the Company's future. I wish Artie every success as he leads Harley-Davidson into its next chapter."  

AIMExpo

AIMExpo 2026 Moves to January for LA Show Debut

Originally slated for February, the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) will make its Southern California debut a month earlier than its usual calendar slot, on January 7-9, 2026.

The venue is the Anaheim Convention Center, at Anaheim, 25 miles/40 km southeast of Los Angeles. Registration is already open. The date change has meant that AIMExpo now coincides with the opening round of the 2026 Supercross season.

"California is a major hub for the powersports industry, and the timing with Supercross gives dealers and exhibitors another exciting reason to attend," said Cinnamon Kernes, Motorcycle Industry Council Vice President of Market Expansion. "This move strengthens our ability to bring the industry together and create meaningful, lasting connections." 

AIMExpo is expanding its footprint to more than 293,000 square feet (27,200 sqm.) to meet what Kernes said is "growing demand". As of June 2025, more than 175 exhibitors were already confirmed, including major OEMs such as Honda, Piaggio - including Aprilia, Vespa and moto Guzzi, KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas, Kawasaki, Kayo USA, Moto Morini, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha. 

Leading distributors are already slated to include Automatic Distributors, Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties, and Turn 14 Powersports.

Most of the 2025 features will be returning - 'Dealer Excellence' in partnership with MPN will again include expert-led sessions, there'll be 'Tech Talks' in the Digital & Tech Sector, New Product Central will also return - "a front-row seat to the latest vehicles, gear, tech, and tools", the Dealer Recharge Zone, powered by Transax Digital Retail, returns, and 'Free Coffee' - available again at the AIMExpo Starting Line, courtesy of Drag Specialties. 

"New for 2026, the Dealer Evolution stage will showcase presenters leading high-level conversations designed to challenge assumptions and spark new ideas. Additional interactive features are in development for the 2026 show and will be announced in the months ahead.

"The industry left AIMExpo 2025 energized. The momentum built over our years in Vegas is carrying us forward and setting the stage for a show unlike anything we've seen before - and this is just the beginning," said Andre Albert, MIC Director of Marketing and Events. "In the coming months, we'll be rolling out even more features and new ways for the industry to connect, both on and off the show floor."

www.AIMExpoUSA.com

News Briefs

Honda's motorcycle production and sales subsidiary in India is to build a fourth production line at its fourth plant. Set to start operations in 2027, the new line will have an annual production capacity of 650,000 units, bringing the total capacity of the fourth plant to 2.61 million. This will make it Honda's largest motorcycle assembly plant. Honda's four production plants in India total an annual production capacity of 6.14 million units. Since it started production there in 2001, their cumulative production volume has reached more than 70 million units.

Progressive AFT has announced that Caterpillar, through The Cat Rental Store brand, is continuing to serve as the Official Heavy Equipment Provider of Progressive AFT for the 2025 season.

RumbleOn reported a Q1 revenue drop, though turnaround efforts appear to have narrowed losses. The 'Omnichannel' retailer, said to be the largest powersports retailer in North America, reported a 20.5% year-over-year decline in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, totaling $244.7m. The drop was largely attributed to a significant slowdown in powersports unit sales and a steep decline in vehicle transportation activity, and reduced its net loss to $9.7m, compared to $10.3m in the first quarter of 2024/PSB.

Royal Enfield has reported that revenues rose 6% for its year to April, selling 86,559 motorcycles in April alone, compared to 82,043 sold in the same month last year, also an increase of 6%. It reported a 55% YoY increase in exported units for April (10,557 motorcycles in April), but just a 1% increase in sales in the Indian market (76,002 units) /PSB.

Having been a staple at the Buffalo Chip, legendary motorcycle lifestyle photographer Michael Lichter has had to decamp down the road to display his work at the Full Throttle Expo Center during the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this year (August 1-9). Already a Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Hall of Fame inductee, Lichter will also be the recipient of the 2025 Arlen Ness Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his contributions to the art, culture and lifestyle of American motorcycling.

Kellermann

BearRunner - Desert Scrambler

Kellermann, Royal Enfield and 3 Klang Custom present an RE 650 Bear based show bike.

With a debut at the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Dortmund in May this year, this industrial grade desert scrambler - 'BearRunner' by 3 Klang Custom in Dortmund - is a joint project between 3 Klang, Aachen Germany based lights specialist Kellermann, and Royal Enfield - owner of burgeoning global low - to mid-displacement, price-point market that Harley-Davidson will now be playing catch-up in.

Born in the German industrial heartland of The Ruhr - the traditional home of German iron, coal and steel production - The BearRunner wears its industrial credentials as a badge of honor - "rough and hard to the limit!"

A manufacturer of fine motorcycles, 3 Klang Custom has forged the BearRunner from a Royal Enfield Bear 650 start point to create an impressive touring scrambler in a 60s look. The name behind the RE Bear 650 is Eddy Mulder, an American motorcycle racer and Hollywood stuntman best known for his success in off-road and flat track racing in the 1960s.

Mulder's legendary victory at the Big Bear Run in Southern California in 1960 is a cornerstone of American motorcycle racing history. At just 16 years old, Mulder triumphed in this grueling 150-mile desert race on a 500 cc Royal Enfield Fury - following a punishing route that began in the Lucerne Valley and climbed into the San Bernardino Mountains to Big Bear Lake.

In honor of this remarkable achievement, Royal Enfield developed the Bear 650 as modern scrambler that embodies the spirit of Mulder's historic ride.

The concept for the conversion to the BearRunner came from 3 Klang Custom, a renowned custom bike workshop in Dortmund that specializes in individual motorcycle conversions. Founded by Ulf Gloy, a master craftsman a passion for handmade motorcycles, The BearRunner is one of the first conversions based on a Royal Enfield Bear 650 in the world. 

Aachen, Germany based turn signal specialists Kellermann equipped the bike with state-of-the-art LED signal technology. At the front, the Rhombus S indicators are used on the high and wide position mirror arm. 

At the rear, the Atto Integral RB works in a 3D-printedcover cap. The Atto Dark turn signals shine on the license plate with the KL1. Additional visibility and safety come from the Dayron position light on the crashbar. The lights are centrally controlled by the new Kellermann i.NEX V12, which provides a dynamic link with the on-board electronics.

www.kellermann-online.de

Project Partners include

Voigt Moto Technik - Controls and steering specialist, www.voigt-mt.de

Wilbers Suspensions - Shock absorbers, fork cartridges, www.wilbers.de 

Zard/BOS Exhaust - www.officineitalianezard.it, www.bosexhausts.com

SW Motech, Modeka apparel, B77 Moto Saddles, HJC Helmets

SP Concepts

SPC Pro Flo Headers - M8 Bagger or Softail Upgrades 

Lake Elsinore, California based Stainless Powered Concepts exhausts (SPC) debuts its new Pro Flo Header systems. 

Tested and designed over a full year, the SPC Pro Flo chamber includes a specially designed baffle. "On an already amazing performing exhaust lineup we found additional gains of HP and TQ against one of our standard setups," says company co-founder Greg Miranda. 

"On our 2024 Lowrider ST 117 we ran our Pro Flo header system against one of our stock Big Bore 4.5 systems and gained an additional 4 horsepower and 11 ft lbs of torque with no tuning. We are super excited to see what the possibilities are with so many different motors, cams, intakes, and tuners out there."

Available as an add-on for any SPC M8 Bagger and M8 Softail in Big Bore 4.5, mid length ‘Elsinore’, and full length ‘Turnpike’. They are available in stainless as standard but SPC offers a range of options, depending on which system is chosen – including Black and Polished finish options.

SP CONCEPTS

www.spcexhausts.com