North American NVP Product Expo Baird Center, Milwaukee, WI, September 12-13, 2026
AMD presents the latest in its long-term Vendor and Product News event reviews from the recent Drag Specialties NVP & Product Expo. The event came at a difficult time for dealers and vendors alike, a time when disposable incomes are under pressure and consumer confidence is " uncertain ", at best...
GBrakes: A recent new brand, but one with a 70-year plus pedigree in the US market, new products for the V-Twin sector this year have included the all-new ' Reaper Rotor '. Featuring a specialized all-black blade finish that is designed to resist fading and wear under extreme heat, the pigmentation will resist wear even during heavy braking. The trademarked Cryo-Tech Treatment process strengthens the metal structure and improves wear resistance. Made from virgin high-carbon 420 stainless steel to prevent warping and manage heat expansion, the rotor design is available with customizable carrier and button colors. The ' Reaper Rotor ' is offered in popular sizes including 11.5 ", 11.8 ", 12.5 ", and 13 " for both front and rear applications; www. GBrakes. com
BS Battery: Congratulations to the Paris, France based battery and charger / maintenance specialist for achieving a major milestone in the US- awarded by LeMans with the Best Supplier Award- " recognizing the strength of a partnership built on trust, commitment, and shared ambition." The company first stated the process of establishing themselves in the United States in 2022 by setting out to build a long-term partnership with LeMans. " Four years later, that ambition has become reality," said company owner Benjamin Sebban. " We now operate a dedicated U. S. office and warehouse in Florida, supported by a permanent local team of three active members serving customers across the country;" www. bs-battery. com / usa
Drag Seats: Recent additions include Predator III 2-Up Seats for Indian Motorcycle models that feature a 6 1 / 2 " tall driver support " with unique styling. The seating area is contoured for maximum comfort with the rear portion measuring 7 " wide for easy riding. The 3 / 16 " thermoformed ABS seat base gives the perfect fit, while the carpeted bottom and rubber bumpers protect the bike ' s paint." They are available in smooth solar-reflective leather or smooth automotive-grade vinyl. All seats include mounting hardware and are designed to fit 20-25 Challenger, 25 Chieftain( 108 "/ 112 " Liquid Cooled Powerplus). They are made in the U. S. A in solar reflective leather and automotive-grade vinyl; www. dragspecialties. com
Bagger Racing League( BRL): Headed into the 2006 championship finale at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway( Rounds 6 & 7, October 17 & 18), with a Moto Morini partnership that sees the legendary Italian brand introducing a 693 cc, 8-valve DOHC, inline twin Calibro Bagger version The BoschEFi mid-range Bagger features 19L rigid bags and puts out 78 hp at 8,500 rpm and 50 ft / lbs max torque at 6,500 rpm; www. baggerracingleague. com
18 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER- OCTOBER 2026 www. AMDmag. com