PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association expresses its deepest gratitude to the families and friends of loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States of America, and honors their memories on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28.

Milwaukee (May 25, 2012) - A Harley-Davidson motorcycle recovered on the coast of British Columbia after drifting for more than a year and 4,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean following last year's Japanese Tsunami will be preserved by the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee as a memorial to the tragedy that claimed more than 15,000 lives, in accordance with the wishes of its owner, Ikuo Yokoyama.

BENICIA, CA - May 23, 2012 - Cycle Gear Inc., the nation's largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of its 96th retail store in Laurel, Maryland. Just a short drive from the heart of Washington DC, the new store is located at 14219 Baltimore Avenue, Laurel, MD. The Laurel store represents Cycle Gear's first retail location in the motorcycle-rich DC Metro Area.

MILWAUKEE (May 23, 2012) Highlighting passion and creativity from independent musicians, filmmakers, writers and photographers, the Harley-Davidson Ridebook is the source for authentic interactive insight into the motorcycle lifestyle.

MILWAUKEE (May 22, 2012) - The Harley-Davidson Screamin' Eagle Factory Flat Track team will roar into action on May 27 at the historic Springfield Mile, the opening round of Grand National Twins competition in the 2012 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson Insurance Grand National Championship presented by Motorcycle-Superstore.com and Lucas Oil. Three-time Grand National Champion (2006-08) Kenny Coolbeth Jr. returns for a seventh season aboard the team's Harley-Davidson XR750 motorcycles, tuned by veteran crew chief Craig Lager.

Waunakee, WI (MMD Newswire) May 22, 2012 -- Nothing says "welcome to summer" like an undeserved traffic ticket--especially when you're traveling in another state.

Americade: AMA National Convention comes to Lake George, N.Y., June 4-9

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame member and noted designer Craig Vetter -- whose contributions to motorcycling range from the iconic Windjammer fairings and the Triumph X-75 Hurricane to the Mystery Ship limited-production high-performance motorcycles and a number of high-profile motorcycle fuel-economy contests -- will be honored as this year's grand marshal at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days featuring Rockers and Mods, July 20-22, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (May 17, 2012) - May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month presented by the National Safety Council. With warmer weather throughout the country, the National Safety Council encourages motorists to safely share the road with motorcyclists and to be extra alert when they are nearby. As an award-winning hands-free Bluetooth headset/intercom provider for motorcyclists and scooter riders, Sena is using the opportunity to remind automobile drivers of the dangers of distracted driving. It is also reminding motorcyclists of the importance of staying connected to other riders in their groups and being able to call for help if needed.

STOW, OH - Avon Tyres is proud to partner with the Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover contest again this year by providing a set of Avon tires for the 2012 contest winner. Through this special competition, applicants are asked to submit a 600-word essay explaining why they would like to be selected for this special opportunity along with a photo by May 25, 2012, to bikermakeover@garage-girls.com. All submissions will be evaluated by Garage-Girls judges and four finalists will be selected. The four finalists will then be submitted to the Garage-Girls website for public voting from May 28 through July 25 at http://www.garage-girls.com.

MILWAUKEE (May 11, 2012) -- There has never been a better time than now to ride a new 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. With the new Twin Cam 103(tm) powertrain as standard equipment on Softail®, Touring and most Dyna® motorcycles and four new models: the Sportster® Seventy-Two, Softail Slim®, V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition and the Dyna Switchback, you don't want to pass up one of these free test ride opportunities.

AUBURN, Ala., May 10, 2012 -- Viper Motorcycle Company, a wholly owned division of Viper Powersports Inc. (OTCQB: VPWI), has selected 2-time Bonneville land speed record holder Valerie Thompson to present their new Special Edition Viper Diamondback at Dana Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic Car Auction on May 16 in Indianapolis.

CAPISTRANO BEACH, Calif. (May 11, 2012) – After starting with an initial list of over 10 potential host cities, the American International Motorcycle Expo now has a home for its official launch in the Fall of 2013.

Hendersonville, North Carolina: There’s a free shock for one lucky winner at the Öhlins USA Open House. You don’t have to be present to win, but you do have to be present to fill out the entry form. And you have to be here to see the thrilling sights and epic machinery on display.

Cypress, CA May 1, 2012 -- Star Motorcycles is pleased to announce the 2012 Star Touring and Riding (STAR) Feed the Children Charity Auction Star Motorcycle. This bike will be auctioned during the Annual STAR Days event, this year to take place in Reno Nevada on July 20th, 2012.

Sacramento, CA - The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) today released results of the first-ever survey of California motorists and motorcycle riders on the subject of "lane splitting," where motorcycles travel between two lanes with other vehicles travelling the same direction. At the same time, OTS and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced they are joining with other federal, state and local traffic safety and motorcycle organizations in proclaiming May as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month." After more than a decade of steady increases, motorcycle fatalities in California began a decline in 2009.

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis., has signed an agreement to become title sponsor for the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) Sturgis Nationals.

On Friday, May 4, 2012, thousands of women riders from Milwaukee to Moscow will showcase their passion for the sport of motorcycling during the 6th Annual International Female Ride Day. The event, founded by Vicki Gray of MOTORESS in Toronto, Canada, invites women riders around the world to "just ride" on May 4, a concept passionately supported by industry leaders like Harley-Davidson, Arai Helmets and Kymco.

CARMEL, CALIF. – Quail Lodge Golf Club announced last month that two iconic motorcycles, Marty Dickerson’s “Blue Bike” and Dan Gurney’s “Alligator Bike,” will be on display at the fourth annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, taking place on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Quail Lodge Golf Club in Carmel, Calif. This year, the day-long event will pay tribute to the Evolution of the Motorcycle, featuring Indian Motorcycles, while also showcasing legendary motorcycles from the past, present and concepts for the future.

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is urging all road users to look around, check your mirrors, and consciously watch for motorcycles during Motorcycle Awareness Month in May 2012.

MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2012 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) reported strong gains in earnings and dealer new motorcycle sales for the first quarter of 2012.

GREENVILLE, S.C., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As record numbers of drivers flock to America's national parks this week to enjoy free admission, Michelin is celebrating a first for the U.S. National Park Service. Today Michelin joined officials from the Yellowstone Park Foundation to launch the inaugural edition of "The Yellowstone Park Foundation's Official Guide to Yellowstone National Park."

Milwaukee (April 19, 2012) - The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), the official riding club of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, is pleased to invite all Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders around the world to join its members in celebrating the freedom of the open road during the 2012 Harley-Davidson World Ride.

MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2012) - Harley-Davidson® has launched a new website called Own the Night to showcase its wide selection of LED lighting accessories, which includes headlamps, auxiliary lamps, tail lamps and turn signals for almost all late-model Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The site offers videos that demonstrate the dramatic difference in lighting performance between Original Equipment incandescent lighting and the LED alternatives. It also gathers all Harley-Davidson LED lighting products together in one place, making it easier for customers to see which LED lights are available for a specific Harley-Davidson model.