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AMA Pro Racing joins the motorcycle racing community in mourning the passing of Fort Worth, Texas native Mike Kidd, the 1981 AMA Grand National Champion, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer, race promoter, series builder, and former AMA Pro Racing executive. Kidd was 72.

At the NPDA( National Powersports Dealer Association) Membership and Marketing Director Tigra Tsujikawa, is to take a new role as Events Director, specifically overseeing DealerConnect- the association ' s rapidly growing annual industry event. As a result, NPDA is looking for a new Membership and Marketing Director- anyone

More on the KKR / Pimco HDFS deal: completed in late 2025, the transaction included the sale of roughly $ 6bn in retail loan assets and the sale of a 9.8 % equity stake in HDFS, generating approximately $ 50m in proceeds and about $ 1bn in dividends to the parent company. Dealer-facing operations such as floorplan financing and working capital support are unchanged. HDFS operations flow through HD Credit Corp( HDCC), an HDFS wholly owned subsidiary, and its owned brands Eaglemark Savings Bank( ESB) and HDIS( HD Insurance Services). ESB began originating retail motorcycle loans in 2002, underwriting and funding all retail loan transactions for HDCC in return for an origination fee. HDIS is a commission-based independent representative for various insurance companies, offering motorcycle and rider protection products since 1993; it also offers business insurance coverages and services to dealership owners and operates Eaglemark Insurance, a 2023 founded wholly owned HDI subsidiary. HDFS continues to provide approximately $ 1bn in wholesale financing annually to its approx. 600 strong North American dealer networks. HDFS has been a high-return business for Harley-Davidson, generating an 18 % return on equity in 2024 and averaging 21 % over the past five years. The division financed about 139,000 motorcycles in 2024, totaling roughly $ 3bn in originations. See also Page 18.

Pennsylvania- White ' s H-D( 1953) and Iron Valley H-D( 2003) have been merged into a newly branded outlet- White ' s Iron Valley Harley-Davidson- under new ownership. At the former White ' s H-D location in Lebanon, Pa. All existing staff of both stores are expected to remain in post.

<<< Continued from page 8 the Touring category and a positive response to the new ' 26 motorcycle line-up. EMEA retail performance, down 3 %, was characterized by modest growth in France, the Benelux region and the UK, while the German region experienced a decline. APAC retail performance, down 9 %, saw declines in most major countries. Latin America retail was characterized by strong gains in Brazil and Mexico. HDFS revenue was down 54 % from prior year, driven by lower retail and wholesale finance receivables at lower yields. The decline in retail receivables was due to the sale of loan assets as part of the HDFS transaction, which took place in the second half of 2025. Other income within HDFS revenue was favorable year-over-year due to new servicing fees, investment income, and new gains on third party loan sales. HDFS ' operating income decreased by $ 42m in the first quarter or 65 %. Total quarter-end net finance receivables, including both retail and wholesale loans, were $ 2.4bn, a 67 % decline over the prior year primarily due to the HDFS transaction. LiveWire revenue for the first quarter increased by 87 %. The revenue increase was due to higher electric motorcycle unit sales and higher STACYC electric bike sales. LiveWire ' s operating loss of $ 18m in

The AMA ' s schedule for the 2026 AMA National Gypsy Tour includes a variety of events across the United States. Held since 1925, the AMA National Gypsy Tour delivers some of the most outstanding experiences in motorcycling, bringing together thousands of like-minded motorcyclists to celebrate the freedom and camaraderie of motorcycling. " For more than a century, the AMA National Gypsy Tour has represented the very heart of American motorcycling- bringing riders together in celebration of community,

Based on overwhelmingly positive feedback, Artie Starrs has said that the Willie G XLCR based RMCR( Revolution Max Café Racer) that was ' sneak peaked ' at recent events this past winter and spring will, in all likelihood, find its way into production at some stage in the near term- 2027 or 2028 are most likely.

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the first quarter compared to a loss of $ 20m in the prior year period. Look for more ' Back To The Bricks '

camaraderie and the freedom of the open road," said AMA Director of Marketing and Communications Joy Burgess. coverage in the upcoming June edition of AMD Magazine, along with Robin Bradley ' s next ' op-ed '.

Daytona Bike Week- Feb. 27-March 8; Daytona Beach, Fla. Americade- May 27-30; Lake George, N. Y. Midwest Women Riders- June 11-13; Rockford, Ill. Laconia Motorcycle Week- June 13-21; Laconia, N. H. AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days- July 24-26, Lexington, Ohio Biketoberfest- Oct. 15-18; Daytona Beach, Fla.

" The 2026 schedule continues that proud tradition, featuring exceptional events across the country. We are grateful to our dedicated partners who help make each stop on the tour a meaningful experience for AMA members, and we look forward to another memorable year of riding together." The 2026 AMA National Gypsy Tour schedule includes 15 incredible events for motorcyclists of all backgrounds. At each event, AMA members can collect official AMA Gypsy Tour pins to show they attended a stop on the tour.

Rides4Fun: April 17-18; Breaks, Va. April 24-26; Fontana, N. C. May 29-31; Stonewall, W. V. July 17-19; Peaks of Otter, Va. July 31-Aug. 2; Buckhorn Lake, Ky. Aug. 14-16; Pipestem, W. V. Sept. 25-27; Pine Mountain, Ky. Oct. 16-18; Unicoi, Ga.

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