Sources: AMD, IDN, FT, Reuters, PSB, MPN, BDN, MCN, AP, Bloomberg, MSNW, Electrek, electricmotorcycles. news, RideApart. com, Motor1. com, Cycle World, motorbikewriter. com
NEWS
BRIEFS
The 2026 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship presented by All Balls Racing will run July 5-10 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill. The event marks a major milestone as the AMA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the championship. Established in 1976, the Grand Championship has served as the proving ground for many of the sport ' s most accomplished riders and remains the only event in the United States where amateur flat track racers can earn an AMA National No. 1 plate.
The RideNow Group( formerly RumbleOn) reported strong thirdquarter results as its powersports business returned to growth- offsetting declines in the company ' s transportation services segment. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, RideNow ' s powersports gross profit rose 6.9 % on higher new and preowned unit sales, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 81 % year-over-year to $ 12.3m. The company ' s net loss narrowed sharply to $ 4.1m, compared to an $ 11.2m loss in Q3 2024. The company reported retail unit sales of 14,605(+ 2.2 % y / y) with new unit sales at 9,904(+ 1.7 %) and pre-owned at 4,701(+ 3.3 %) for total powersports revenue of around $ 280.0m( flat vs prior year). Gross profit for powersports was $ 75.7m(+ 6.9 %) and gross profit per retail unit( GPU) was $ 5,183(+ 4.6 %).
The Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days will return to the 2.4 mile, 15-turn Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio on July 24- 26, 2026, as for another weekend of vintage motorcycling fun; www. VintageMotorcycleDays. com
In the US, Texas based Central Powersports Distribution( CPD) has announced pause of 2026 Portuguese made AJP Motorcycle imports due to tariff challenges. CDP specializes in European brand imports- also handling Rieju( Spain), Electric Motion( France) and SWM Motorcycles( Italy).
The latest US accident data( for 2023) reports 6,335 motorcycle fatalities, up by 1 %, resulting in a fatality rate of 31.39 per 100 million vehicle miles travelled( compared to less than 2 % for passenger cars). While motorcycles make up a small percentage of registered vehicles, motorcyclists accounted for 15.5 % of all traffic fatalities. The number of nonfatal injuries also increased by 0.6 % from 2022 to 2023. The DOT reports that around 35 % of motorcyclists who died in 2023 weren ' t wearing helmets.
EICMA 2025: Records Broken?
This text is taken directly from the ANCMA / EICMA News Release The curtain has fallen on the 82nd edition of EICMA- the International Two-Wheeler Exhibition- and once again this year the results are recordbreaking. In six days, more than 600,000 visitors, including the public, professionals, industry operators, and the media, confirmed the success of an edition that combined entertainment, business opportunities, and passion, confirming its status as a global benchmark for the industry, bikers, and motorcycle culture. With over 730 exhibitors from 50 countries and more than 2,000 brands represented, EICMA 2025 consolidates the growth recorded in recent years and reaffirms its international dimension. The strength of the exhibition event lies in the numbers: from the post-Covid edition of 2021 to today, visitors, exhibitors, and floor space have literally doubled. The 2025 figures for B2B operators are also significant: more than 43,000 professionals from 167 countries, profiled and accredited to higher standards than in the past, brought the pavilions to life on the days reserved for the sector, generating new networking and business opportunities. Particularly significant in this area was the increase in foreign operators, which rose by a solid 28 % compared to 2024. In terms of communication, there was a further increase in the presence of journalists, media, technicians, and content creators, who exceeded 8,200 from 67 countries. The extraordinary mobility plan implemented by EICMA with ATM, the Municipality of Milan, and Trenord was very well received. Thanks to the intelligent participation of the public and their behavior, more than 15,000 free parking spaces in the city, enhanced connections, and rail concessions ensured a smoother, more sustainable, and orderly visitor experience and access than in the past. " EICMA 2025 marks the full consecration of the transition from trade fair to global and attractive exhibition event," said EICMA President Pietro Meda and CEO Paolo Magri. " We have worked hard to increase content, improve access to the exhibition, and enhance the visitor experience. The impressive numbers and quality of the content demonstrate how the event has become a unique experience that combines business, innovation, and passion." The show claims a total area of over 300,000 square meters. The date has already been set for next year, from November 3 to 8, returning to Fiera Milano Rho. www. eicma. it
Supersprox " Bagger " Race Partner Opportunities
Noted European Sprocket manufacturer Supersprox is looking to connect with teams in MotoAmerica ' s Mission King of the Baggers( KOTB) and the Drag Specialties backed Bagger Racing League( BRL). Supersprox C. E. O DJ. Maughfling recently told AMD: " We have finished the first development of our new line of Harley Davidson V-Twin sprockets. Now we are looking to establish a connection with a few teams, to run the sprockets in the racing leagues. " Historically we have always been best known for our motorcross and off-road riding sprockets, that is where
our ' origin story ' lies. But having expended into ' street sprockets ' some years ago the advent of ' Bagger Racing ' presented us with an opportunity to take our race proven materials and manufacturing credentials into one of the most demanding race disciplines there is.
" We really know the requirements of the motorcycle sprocket sector, we have been in that business for 65- years and I am proud to say that these are really well engineered designs – definitely a premium, race-grade product.
" So, I am inviting some KOTB
and BRL teams to see for themselves and see just how well and how reliable Supersprox ' Gets The Power Down ' and help us to optimise the weight and functionality based on ' real-world ' race experience." Supersprox would be interested to hear from teams racing in the leagues- teams who are looking for a technical supplier for transmission sprockets and gearing options. An agreement could be made, depending on the profile of the team and the size of the team. If enquiring, send some information about the team riders and owners and the gearing used for racing direct to DJ by email. dj @ supersprox. com
16 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER- JANUARY 2026