Thousands of motorcycle dealers from across the country
braved single-digit temperatures and howling winds this past weekend in
Indianapolis to check out what the motorcycle aftermarket has to offer
for the upcoming year.
Their destination: The Dealernews International
Powersports Dealer Expo. Sprawling across Indy's convention center, two
hotels and the RCA Dome, it's the largest show if its kind anywhere in
the world. And because it attracts companies from around the world, it's
an ideal place to see the new, the innovative and the sometimes bizarre.
Avon showcased Iron Butt Association rider Peter Hoogeveen's long-distance
Yamaha FJR1300R. |
This roadgoing quad from Quad USA gets its zip from a BMW oilhead motor and transmission. |
Bubba's bling: The 24-karat Kawasaki 636 built for James Stewart
in Two Brothers' booth. |
The CF Moto CF250T-3 V3 features an integrated AM/FM MP3
cassette stereo system and an automatic transmission. |
Christini Technologies will begin offering its innovative
all-wheel-drive conversion for Honda CRF 250 and 450 models
later this year. |
CoolSeat Technologies claims their system will cool your saddle
to 30 degrees below ambient temperature or heat it to a toasty
120 degrees Fahrenheit. Complete packages start at $1,200. |
Bikes from the Chongquing Hensim Group in the Chinese Pavilion. |
The quick-detach luggage rack/backrest combo from Drag
Specialties. |
The Korean-made Hyosung GV650 features a 180 rear tire, belt
drive and a 650cc liquid-cooled V-twin. |
You'll look as fast as lightning in the armored Legion Motorhead
jacket and matching helmet from Icon. |
Ridin' high with this extreme ATV lift kit from Gorilla Axle.
Step ladder not included. |
Light off a Black Cat -- the 50cc variety, that is, from the
Genuine Scooter Company of Chicago. |
The $595 Pharaoh from Impact Jackets features an integral airbag
that inflates in less than half a second. |
The 22-horsepower liquid-cooled Quasar 250cc powerplant
from Italian scooter manufacturer Piaggio. |
An '02 Harley Heritage Softail transformed by Performance
Machine's new-for-2006 Vintage Body Kit. |
Progressive Suspension's booth featured a motorized display of
the firm's custom shock line. |
The venerable Schwinn name now graces a line of affordable
scooters. |
The Thumpstar Road Ripper: 50ccs of supermoto fun -- complete
with lights and signals. |
The Stallion from Motor Trike uses a four-cylinder engine and a
five-speed transmission sourced from Ford. |
Keep that old Harley on the road, or build one from the ground
up with parts from the V-Twin Manufacturing catalog. |
BMW aftermarket specialist ZTechnik transformed the new K1200R
with a windshield and tail pack. |
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