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Dunlop is claiming " exceptional mileage performance " for its new Sportmax Roadsmart IV sporttouring tire - claiming + 49 % more performance than the Michelin Road 5 GT and up to a + 26 % increase in mileage over its own Roadsmart III . " The rear tire uses MT Multi-Tread technology with a long-wearing compound in the center of the tire and special lateral compounds on the shoulders for outstanding grip . Front and rear tire compounds contain Hi Silica X and Fine Carbon to increase wet grip and stopping performance . New sidewall construction improves wet and dry handling and comfort ."

Harley-Davidson ' s Pan America is ' selling instantly ' upon its arrival at dealerships in USA , according to an MBJ report .

H-D Victorville , Ca ., has been renamed Death Valley H-D following a change in ownership . Sales director Matt Ensor is quoted as saying : " We are bringing more merchandise to the store , including additional pre-owned inventory and 180 new motorcycles . The name change was due to the national park being close to our area ." The thinking , no doubt , will be that the new name could boost store traffic and make it a destination hub for riders touring the area .

Riders Share has announced that users can now rent adventure and dual-sport motorcycles on the peer-topeer platform - with the newest models from BMW , Ducati , Honda , Husqvarna , Kawasaki , KTM and Yamaha available for customers to choose from . Motorcycles can be rented on a one-off basis from the site or utilizing a Rider Pass subscription .

UK new motorcycle registrations ( MCIA data ) were + 11.67 % ( 13,981 units ) for June and were running at + 31.41 % for the first six months of the year ( 54,405 units ) as the industry lapped the worst of the 2020 Covid impact registration numbers . Total PTW registrations were + 31.35 % ( 57,614 units ) YTD . The market share leader in the UK in June was Honda , followed by Yamaha , BMW , Triumph and Kawasaki .

Michael Barnes ( 34 ) rode a DTF Performance , Hoban Brothers Road Glide Special to victory in the Custom Dynamics Bagger GP final .

In the Metzeler Pro Stock Bagger final , Benny Carlson ( 9 ) ran away with the lead on his Harley-Davidson .

PM Scores BRL Pro Stock GP Class 2nd at Salt Lake City

Performance Machine scored second place at the inaugural Drag Specialties sponsored Bagger Racing League ( BRL ) Pro Stock GP class race in Salt Lake City at the end of June . The premier class is the Bagger GP ( won by Hobban Brothers Racing , Wisconsin ) and in addition to the Pro Stock there were Big Twin GP , Hooligan GP Stunt GP classes . PM ' s second place was taken by Oleg Pianykh . Other teams competing included Alloy Art , Arlen Ness , Barnett Clutches & Cables , Bassani Xhaust , Feuling Parts , Saddlemen , SlyFox Performance , The Speed Merchant , Trask Performance , Zack Nation and more .

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<<< Continued from cover better than I could have imagined ," said John Oakes , COO of Bagger Racing League . " We wanted to do something different with the Bagger Racing League , opening things up in the high-performance realm of motorsports for regular folks , and I think we fired up the collective imagination of what ' s possible for everyone in the American V-twin community ." A hearty thank you also goes out to all the sponsors that made this historic event possible : Alloy Art , Arlen Ness , Bassani Xhaust , Beringer Brakes , Bridgestone Tires , Continental Tires , Custom Dynamics , CVRD Canopies , Drag Specialities , Dunlop Tires , Feuling Parts , Icon Motorsports , Kicker , Klock Werks , Kraus Motor Co , LA Choppers , Legend Suspensions , Le Pera Seats , Lucas Oil , Lucky Speed Shop , Metzeler Tires , Moto United , NAMZ Custom Cycle Products ,

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