News — motorcycles

(AP) — Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs and ship fewer motorcycles than it had planned for the year after reporting third-quarter earnings and revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Its shares tumbled $7.83, or 14 percent, to $48.22 in late morning trading Tuesday. Harley-Davidson also expects expenses of between $30 million and $35 million in the fourth quarter for employee separation and reorganization costs as it reallocates spending. “Our ongoing commitment to manage supply in line with demand and maintain the premium nature of the brand remains a top priority for Harley-Davidson,” said President...

Authorities have ruled that a Missouri couple who died in their camper trailer at the Mid-American Freedom Rally in Buckhorn MO this past Memorial Day was the result of carbon monoxide poisoning.  Authorities say exhaust fumes from a portable generator being used to power the trailer was placed close to the vehicle. The investigators said exhaust from the generator probably filtered back into the sleeping compartment of the camper killing the couple, and have ruled out foul play.  The bodies of Mary J. Wevers, 58, and Frank J. Wevers III, 66, were found May 27 in a motorcycle-camper style utility trailer at the...

To many, the image of the outlaw biker blasting down a desert highway on the back of a big, fast, loud Harley-Davidson motorcycle is as American as baseball and apple pie. For decades, Harley-Davidson made its fortune selling that image to America's Baby Boomer generation. But Boomers are aging and vehicle markets have become global, which means that Harley-Davidson faces new challenges as it tries to appeal to younger buyers around the world. A new product is the next step for Harley. Even so, for a brand as iconic as Harley-Davidson, that's a lot easier said than done. Any new...

  By: Liz Palmer and Robert Roland Now, when you think of the Adirondacks you would think winter sports. The summer and fall months also make this area a fascinating opportunity for motorcycle touring and exploring – especially the six million acre Adirondack Park. The Adirondack Park is approximately the size of the state of Vermont – It’s a park with no fees, no gate, no rangers, and is considered a model for parks around the world. There is an imaginary “Blue Line” around its perimeter and is home to over 140,000 residents, making it a combination of both public...

Gatlinburg, TN (September 2, 2014) – Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine is now the official moonshine of Harley-Davidson. This multi-year partnership is punctuated by year-round events and limited edition co-branded Ole Smoky Moonshine offerings. Both brands share common ideals of independence, adventure and a strong history of Americana, making the partnership a natural and exciting evolution.  “Ole Smoky Moonshine is ecstatic to be partnering with an iconic brand like Harley-Davidson and to give it a proper kick-off right in their hometown of Milwaukee,” said Founder Joe Baker.  “With Harley-Davidson Road House Customs Charred Moonshine, Ole Smoky is staying true to its...