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According to a recent patent filing , Honda is developing a bikemounted drone - a drone with four rotors that sits in a housing in the extended tail of a motorcycle . The idea is that it ' s a completely autonomous flying machine that can be released on command and return automatically to the bike when needing a recharge .

Zero Motorcycles and EagleRider have formed what is being touted in USA as " the first national network of electric motorcycle rentals . The partnership with EagleRider (" the world ' s largest motorcycle rental , tour and membership company ") has started with full sized electric motorcycles being available for rent at its Las Vegas , NV , San Francisco , CA , Los Angeles , CA , Phoenix , AZ , and Miami , FL , locations .

Annette Clayton is to retire from the board of Polaris Industries Inc . after 18 years as a non-Executive Director . Clayton ' s ' day job ' is as CEO & President at French endpoint to cloud connecting products , eco systems and sustainability management provider Schneider Electric ' s North American HQ near Boston .

Historically , H-D has been a reluctant collaborator with the MIC and its related group of specialty trade associations . Indeed , registration statistics apart , Harley has kept the Irvine , Ca ., industry representatives at arm ' s length . However , H-D Government Affairs Manager Jason Tolleson has accepted appointment to the board of trustees at MIC ' s co-located sister organization Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( MSF ). Is this the start of a thaw in relations under new CEO Jochen Zeitz ?

The Ranch H-D ( Texas ), formerly known as Independence H-D , is moving locations . Bought in August 2016 by Susan Gipson , she says that " at the time , we knew we would eventually need more space ." That time has now come , and she will be moving the store from its present 15,000 sq ft to 52,000 sq ft right next door to its current location in the college metropolitan community of College Station - home of Texas A & M . The Gipson family will own its new building , having previously been on a lease . The extra space will allow them to add RV sales .

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riding widely considered some of the best in North America . " There will be motorcycle demos from leading motorcycle manufacturers , representatives from leading parts , accessory and gear brands , camping , seminars , food , prizes and entertainment all at one central basecamp " - the Sturgis area location of which is yet to be announced . " Comoto ' s family of brands exists to provide the best riding experience for all riders all over the world , whether V- twin , adventure , off-road , street , dirt , men , women , youth - you name it ," says Ken Murphy , Comoto CEO . " The Get On ! Moto Fest will give more riders more reasons to ride more often and provide a place for all riders to revel in their shared love of all things moto . There are already some big names converging to celebrate life on two wheels ." Vendors and brands already signed up include Vance & Hines , S & S Cycle , Klock Werks , Cardo , K & N , Dunlop , Motul , Shoei , ICON , First MFG Co ., HogWorkz , BelRay , Shark Helmets and more .

Oceanside , California based Feuling Parts , the continuing iteration of industry legend Jim Feuling ' s business , has this hardcover book available - ' Engineering the Future ' - detailing the history of the business and of Jim Feuling ' s enduring legacy to the performance motorsport industry .

Described as a " gear-head ' s coffee table book " it tells the history and timeline of Feuling over the past 47 years . The book is full of cutting-edge internal combustion engine technology covering Jim Feuling ’ s many patents and the world class crew ' s achievements ."

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The Progressive American Flat Track series will race at the Texas Motor Speedway the same weekend as the Get On ! Moto Fest on May 22nd . " We ' re thrilled to be at Texas Half-Mile the same weekend as the Get On ! Moto Fest ," said Michael Lock , CEO of AFT . " We can ' t wait to share America ' s original extreme sport with new fans as well as our thousands of loyal followers ." The Get On ! Moto Fest will also be the exclusive US site for an all-new AMD World Championship Affiliate custom bike show . Guests will see dozens of

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the world ' s finest custom motorcycles all vying for a chance to qualify for the next AMD World Championship finals . " True to its name , the Get On ! Moto Fest will have plenty of opportunities for guests to actually get on a bike ! Licensed motorcyclists can test ride the latest new motorcycle models from leading manufacturers like Indian Motorcycle and many more . Adults and kids can ride new eBikes from Super73 and STACYC on the Get On ! Moto Fest test track ." May ' s Get On ! Moto Fest tickets are $ 15 presale , $ 20 at the door . A SuperTicket for both the Progressive American Flat Track race and the Get On ! Moto Fest is only $ 39 in advance . Kids 12 and under receive free admission . www . revzilla . com / moto-fest

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