Motorcycle Industry Talk

Of course Harley-Davidson's first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, isn't selling. It was never meant to generate big sales volumes, but it is part of Harley-Davidson's greater strategy. In this article I'll be covering why the LiveWire isn't selling well (and it should come as no surprise), along with three predictions for the LiveWire's future.

Friday May 24th was the last day of production at the Harley-Davidson's factory in Kansas City, Missouri. Here's what happened, why the plant was closed, where these bikes will go, what this means for bikes we were hoping would come back, what happens to the plant and the former employees, and where Harley-Davidson goes from here.

E-commerce giant Amazon will be launching something new and aimed specifically at motorcyclists: Motorcycle installation services at "Amazon-approved" local motorcycle dealers! The program launches April 1st.

The Motorcycle Industry Council conducted a study that shows what we already know and love: despite the fact dealers suck at selling to women, more women are getting into motorcycling. According to the study, women represent 19% of motorcycle owners. Compared to a 2009 survey at 10% of all riders, the number of women riders has almost doubled.

Your next motorcycle helmet could be made from carrots. And if so, it'll be stronger than carbon fiber, and almost as lightweight. Why? Here's why!

The AMA is lobbying to make motorcycle ABS mandatory, and it's getting mixed reviews. Here are the arguments for and against mandatory ABS in motorcycles, as well as the potential implication it could have on motorcycling.

Due to California law, motorcycle aftermaket manufacturers Kuryakyn and Mustang must disclose their products contain chemicals which may cause cancer/death. What is going on, why are we only finding out now, and will this change the way motorcyclists shop?

In December 2003, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced new rules for motorcyclists to follow. These regulations established more stringent emission requirements for highway motorcycles. In this article, we’ll talk about what increasingly stringent EPA emissions requirements will mean ...

Wondering what the biggest threat to Harley-Davidson is? I'll give you a hint, it's not Indian. This four-part series by motorcycle industry expert (and former Harley-Davidson employee) tells you what's got Milwaukee feeling a little nervous.

Every business has an ugly side. Secrets. The things they don’t want you to know. The facts and politics swept under the rug, hidden from view. We’ve seen it in the auto industry. Volkswagen’s cheating of emission testing systems. Is ...