Dates / venues subject to change or cancellation . (*) Some dates provisional . " Check before you buy "

Customs of Slovakia - Motocykel Bratislava , SK • Mar 7-10 www . incheba . sk

The Prowl Bizbee , AZ , US • Mar 15

Tokyo Motorcycle Show ( 52nd ) Tokyo , JP • Mar

Donnie Smith Invitation Bike Show ( 36th ) St . Paul , MN , US • Mar 29-30 www . donniesmithbikeshow . com

Kickback Custom , Classic & Stuntbike Show Malvern , GB • April 13-14 www . kickbackshow . com

Arizona Bike Week ( 28th ) Scottsdale , AZ , US • Apr 2-6 www . azbikeweek . com

Biltwell 100 Desert Race Ridgecrest , CA , US • Apr www . biltwell100 . com

Tallahassee Bike Fest Tallahassee , FL , US • Apr 10-13 www . tallybikefest . com

Handbuilt Tallahassee , TX , US • Apr 10-13 www . revivalcycles . com

The One Show Portland , OR , US • Apr 18-20 www . the1moto . com

Mecanic Show Pecquencourt Pecquencourt , FR • Apr www . mcpecquencourt . fr

H-D Love Ride CH Debendorf , CH • May 4 www . loveride . ch

H-D Euro Festival Port Grimaud , FR • May 9 events . harley-davidson . com

Feria de las 2 Ruedas Medellin , CO , US • May 15-18 www . feria2ruedas . com

Biker Fest International ( 39th ) Lignano Sabbiadoro , IT • May www . bikerfest . it

H-D Euro Festival Port Grimaud , FR • May 8

Rheinhessen Rumble Genigsen , DE • May 9-11 www . rheinhessenrumble . de

Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Myrtle Beach , SC , US • May myrtlebeachbikeweek . com

Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival Tennessee , US • May 15-18 www . motorcyclesandmusic . com

Lost Highway Show Poconos Park , PA , US • May www . losthighwayshow . com

Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride Worldwide • May 18 www . gentlemansride . com

European Super Rally Katowice , PL • Jun 6-9 www . superrally . com

The MIC has reported that among leading brands that contribute data , sales of new motorcycles and scooters decreased 6.2 % through the second quarter of 2024 , compared to the same period the previous year . ATVs decreased 4.6 % among leading brands . " Despite a general downturn in most categories , there are notable exceptions that provide reasons for optimism ," said Buckner Nesheim , Director MIC Research and Statistics . " Year-to-date sales for sport bikes have surged by nearly 20 % over 2023 , while touring bikes have seen a significant increase of 7 %. The sport bike segment is especially promising , as it attracts the youngest

After an absence of four years , Harley- Davidson will be a ' returnee ' at this year ' s 81st EICMA ' Milan Show ', November 7-10 , Milan , Italy . " Harley-Davidson returns to EICMA and promises a stronger presence than ever before for the 81st edition of the motorcycle show . A new and extraordinary exhibition experience will give fans the advantages of the brandnew model series , such as the Grand American Touring family with its 2024 Road Glide and Street Glide models . " To ensure that visitors can experience the brand as directly as possible at EICMA , the entire ' H-D universe ' will be showcased and the multifaceted , 121- year history of the American company will be brought to life ." Kolja Rebstock , Harley-Davidson Regional Vice President for Europe , the

In the USA , Transportation Secretary ( and former Democratic Presidential nominee candidate ) Pete Buttigieg has appointed current acting President and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council ( MIC ) and Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( MSF ) Scott Schloegel to the Motorcycle Advisory Council ( MAC ). Schloegel is no stranger to Washington DC motorcycle industry lobby efforts and will represent and advocate for the interests of the motorcycle industry at Federal level . He brings nearly 40 years of on-road and a decade offroad riding experience to the ' corridors of power '. Schloegel commented : “ The MIC and MSF Government Relations team held

demographic of riders , potentially suggesting a strong future market ." Motorcycles and scooters accounted for 77.5 % of total new-unit sales through Q2 , and ATVs represented 22.5 %. Sales of On-Highway models were ' essentially flat ' during the quarter at 172,209 units ( -0.5%).

USA Q2 Units Sales

Middle East and Africa , is quoted as saying : " We are delighted to be present at EICMA again this year . Harley- Davidson is more than a motorcycle , it ' s a way of life that puts community at its

Scooters were -13.7 % on low volumes ( 9,031 units nationally ). ADV sales ( aka ' Dual Sport ' models ) were down by -4.4 % at 43,083 units for the quarter . Off-Highway models were down by - 17.7 % over the year-ago quarter at 71,2745 units .

core . EICMA is an excellent opportunity for us to communicate this and to maintain direct contact with our customers and other passionate motorcycle enthusiasts ."

numerous meetings with NHTSA staff and members of Congress to call on the DOT to reconstitute the MAC . " I reiterated this request in my meeting with Secretary Buttigieg two years ago and he agreed there is important work we can do together to help save lives and improve motorcycle safety .” The MAC will advise the Secretary of Transportation and administrators of National Highway Traffic Safety and the Federal Highway Administration on a broad range of issues affecting motorcycle and motorcyclist safety - from road and barrier design , construction , maintenance practices and the architecture of intelligent transportation system technologies .

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