Harley-Davidson Motor Company surpassed records and marked a few firsts at Daytona Bike Week 2007, held in Daytona Beach, Fla., from March 3-10.
The Harley-Davidson Indoor Show at the Ocean Center saw a record number of visitors, and Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) representatives barely missed the all-time record number of pins handed out to H.O.G. members. Harley-Davidson and Buell gave a record number of demo rides over the eight-day period. Also, Daytona Bike Week 2007 marked the first (...)
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Harley-Davidson employees, MDA organizers and event volunteers participated in various activities to raise money during 2007 Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla.
Harley-Davidson sponsored activities for MDA at Bike Week included the "Bankers Auction" hosted by Harley-Davidson, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Jim Ziemer and Vice President and Treasurer Jim Brostowitz, the Willie G. Davidson pledge ride to Daytona, the Harley-Davidson Ride-in Show and MDA public auction held at the (...)
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Harley-Davidson motorcycles have won their fair share of awards over the years and the 2007 model year is no exception. The FXSTC Softail Custom, V
RSC Night Rod Special and the new Smart Security System have all recently won prestigious awards and were available for demo rides at the Daytona Speedway and at the Ocean Center at Daytona Bike Week 2007, along with all Harley-Davidson and Buell motorcycles.
At the recent V-Twin Expo Excellence in Motorcycle Awards, the Softail Custom was named (...)
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Not everyone who goes to Bike Week in Daytona Beach owns a hog. Some steal them, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Historically, the popular motorcycle event is preceded by a bump statewide in motorcycle thefts, according to sheriff’s Deputy Angelo Vaughn.
According to the Auto Theft Unit in Lee County, such an increase has been seen in recent weeks. The Daytona Beach event this year starts today and continues through March 11. Sport bike and Metric owners (...)
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Moto Guzzi USA, manufacturer of the legendary Italian Eagle Moto Guzzi(r) motorcycle and a pioneer of two-wheel vehicles will be speeding into Daytona Bike Week, at the International Speedway, March 3-11, 2007. During the week, consumers will have the opportunity to test ride the latest Moto Guzzi motorcycles, as well as see world-class racer Gianfranco Guareschi compete in the BOTT ( Battle of The Twins).
Moto Guzzi Demo Rides
Motorcycle lovers eager to test ride one of the limited (...)
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DAYTONA BEACH - With more than half a million motorcycles roaring into town later this week, it will be hard to miss Bike Week. But individual motorcycles and their riders may be another story.
A Volusia task force, formed after last year’s event saw a record number of biker deaths, says too many drivers don’t see the motorcycles coming until it’s too late. Of the 21 motorcycle riders who died during last year’s Bike Week, nine were in accidents caused by a car or truck driver.
Five (...)
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Some of the world’s coolest custom motorcycles will be the main attraction at the annual Harley-Davidson Ride-In Show on Wednesday, March 7 at the upcoming 66th annual Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Fla. Harley-Davidson owners are invited to enter the competition for cash and trophies, while motorcycle enthusiasts can check out the sweet selection of rolling artwork.
Owners can enter their Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Ride-In Show Contest to be held on Wednesday, March 7 at the Ocean (...)
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The official Harley-Davidson schedule of events for the 66th Annual Bike Week at Daytona Beach, Fla., includes a range of activities to thrill any motorcycle enthusiast, whether it be Bike Week regulars or rookies.
Official Harley-Davidson activities at the Ocean Center Arena will run from March 3-10. Highlights include:
The Harley-Davidson and Buell New Product Show (March 4-9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Annual Ride-In Custom Motorcycle Show (...)
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Harley-Davidson styling guru and Motorcycle Hall of Fame member William G. Davidson, better known to millions of enthusiasts as Willie G., will share his vision of Harley-Davidson’s iconic design heritage at the 19th Annual Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum Fundraising Breakfast. The event takes place Friday, March 9, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Daytona Beach, Fla. Each year, funds raised at the breakfast play an important role in supporting the non-profit Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum’s (...)
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