Inside The Motorcycle Industry

That's Jacked
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 60,000 motorcycles were stolen last year: that's one bike stolen every 8.7 minutes. That's the bad news. The good news is that now even more riders can save money and protect themselves from motorcycle theft by taking advantage of a program from LoJack Corporation and Progressive. Riders can get a $50 rebate from LoJack on the LoJack for Motorcycles Stolen Vehicle Recovery System by downloading the online rebate form on www.motorcycle.progressive.com. Progressive customers who have LoJack installed on their bikes can now also get a 20 percent discount on their Comprehensive coverage premium. Each LoJack system includes a small, silent radio transceiver hidden on the bike by a LoJack certified technician. Once a theft is reported to law enforcement, the LoJack transponder is activated. The system sends out a signal that police vehicles, helicopters, and fixed wing aircraft, equipped with LoJack Police Tracking Computers, can follow to recover the stolen bike. In the last three years, the LoJack System has helped law enforcement recover more than 1,500 stolen bikes. The rebate and discount are available in select states. For motorcycle theft prevention tips; www.progressive.com/vehicle-resources/motorcycle-theft-prevention.aspx

Trike Your Bike
California Sidecar has announced the release of the new Volusia Trike Conversion kit for Harley-Davidson Softails. Inspired by Formula 1 racecar technology, the Volusia is California Sidecar's sportiest and best handling trike to date. The Volusia was designed specifically for Softails. With its low center of gravity, stiff chassis, and proven CSC Independent Suspension, the Volusia offers a smooth ride coupled with a sleek look. Engineered to fit all 2000 through 2009 Softail models (except Springer models), the Volusia offers the quality craftsmanship and performance consumers have come to expect from California Sidecar. www.californiasidecar.com/a>.

Let's Race!
Buell Motorcycle Company today introduced the 1125RR, a race-use only motorcycle intended for competition in the AMA Pro Racing American Super bike class. "The 1125RR is designed to give privateer racers a turn-key machine to compete in the American Super Bike class in AMA Pro Racing. We want to build on our program that has proven so successful for privateers in the Daytona Sport bike class," said Erik Buell, chairman and chief technical officer, Buell Motorcycle Company. Buell will produce a limited number of 1125RR motorcycles for sale only to licensed professional road racers who will compete in the AMA Pro Racing American Super bike class. U.S. MSRP is $39,995. Orders must be placed through the Buell Race Department and delivered through an authorized Buell motorcycle dealer. www.buell.com.