Victory Will Auction Two Motorcycles to Benefit Ft. Hood Victims and Families

Victory Motorcycles announced this at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at Long Beach. The two bike are a specially prepared Victory Kingpin 8-Ball and a custom Victory Hammer S. Both bikes are painted and outfitted for US Army and were done in reaction to the terrible Ft. Hood shooting tragedy.

http://tinyurl.com/yhamort

The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show Line-up

So, this is actually only a list of the major manufacturers, and it does not include the custom shops, speed shops, accessories vendors, apparel vendors...etc. But, you will notice that BMW and Victory are only at select venues - and there are many names missing from this year's list. Have a look...hopefully you will be attending the Long Beach edition.

http://tinyurl.com/ye2qs7k

Bad Economy Bites into International Motorcycle Show at Long Beach

It's true, there will be 9% fewer exhibitors due to the sour global economy. Piaggio group will not be there; Kymco, KTM and Buell (obvious) will also not show up for the event. Unfortunately, most of these companies are working to help their dealers and other connected companies to weather this recession, so there is little money to throw at a trade show presently. All understandable, but I hope that next year will be much, much better!

http://tinyurl.com/yh8avts

PR: DiMora Motorcar of California Launches Custom Motorcycle Division

From a press release, it seems that the boutique auto manufacturer of the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan will now add custom motorcycles to their production. The new models will be revealed at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach this weekend. It seems like they will be joining the repli-chopper market as this is a description from the press release - "The DiMora 180 Night Move is a classic pro street springer. The DiMora 250 Dragon’s Breath is an upper range softail chopper. For the finest custom ride anywhere, the DiMora 300 ZTango is the ultimate easy rider softail chopper when price is no object."

http://tinyurl.com/ygklm48

TapouT and Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows Bring You Meet the Fighters and VooDoo Customs

Long title, but it is a long list of participants! Suzuki has worked with VooDoo Industries will be presenting the TapouT Tribute Suzuki on Friday, 4 December 2009. It's a small world; I was just speaking with Rob Uecker while he was on the road to this event. When he arrives and sets up, they will be presenting a lovely Hayabusa customized by VooDoo for the TapouT fighters, Punkass and Skyskrape. I think you will be impressed, but you be the judge - we will see them this weekend after they are shown to the TapouT fans in their Lounge.

http://tinyurl.com/yc8fa77

Suzuki's Champions Tour Coming to an International Motorcycle Show Near You

That's right, Suzuki won six major championships in 2009 in the US. To show thanks for all of the fan support, Suzuki will be starting the Champions Tour. It will be included in the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows (IMS) as it tours the country. Included will be at least five pieces of racing mecha - Dungey's RM-Z250, a replica of Mat Mladin's bike, and more. All you have to do to catch the tour is visit the IMS when it comes to your town...

http://tinyurl.com/yeekyus

Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows - Save Money on Admission

OK, so this is shameless promotion, but it will be my only income for a while. So, I must do what needs to be done. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows are about to kick off in a city or town near you. You must know what it is about from the title, but there really is something there for everyone - and you can meet very interesting people as well. There is likely to be one near you...take the link for more details - it is a forum post, so it's not just copy.

http://tinyurl.com/yhz47v6

Shameless Plug: Yes, I am going to hammer this home too - get US$3 off your admission by entering the code "JonCurrent" when purchasing your tickets online. There, I am giving you three dollars to help you get to the show - go on, get there! http://tinyurl.com/y87on4h

YES! The New Norton 961 Commando SE Comes to USA

We actually get to see it first-hand in this country! The new Norton 961 Commando SE will make its premier at the Long Beach Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. Often, the US gets overlooked - or, at least the show circuit does - when new models premier in Europe, but not this time. Of course, the design is not too far from Kenny Dreer's hands and it once was right up here in Portland, Oregon. If you can get to the show, please do!

http://tinyurl.com/yhpk6on

Roland Sands Designs Another Honda for Ride for Kids Raffle

This is perhaps his best one yet; at least I think it is. American Honda and Advanstar Communications provided the motorcycle and the funding, but Sands provided the imagination. The bike is a true 'hooligan' and is based on the 2009 CBR1000RR. Sands created this street-fighter to honor what many consider the toughest fighters of all - the children who fight brain cancer every single day! Buy your raffle tickets at the International Motorcycle Shows (11 are to be held this season) or at http://www.rideforkids.org/.

http://tinyurl.com/yen4cga

Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows

The newsletter from the Cycle World IMS has arrived. The first show of the new season will take place in Dallas, Texas, the weekend of November 13-15, 2009. Head on over and subscribe to the newsletter so you do not miss out on a single issue; they are informative beyond the show schedule and events...

http://www.motorcycleshows.com/