HD Releases Tee For Humanitarian Relief Efforts for Ukraine

Harley-Davidson Releases Limited Edition Tee to Benefit Humanitarian Relief Efforts for Ukraine with United Way

MILWAUKEE, WI (APRIL 4, 2022) – Harley-Davidson releases H-D for Ukraine, a limited-edition tee in collaboration with United Way Worldwide to benefit humanitarian relief efforts for Ukraine. For each tee sold through June 15, 2022, USD$26 will benefit United Way Worldwide’s United for Ukraine Fund, which is providing assistance in the form of transportation, shelter, food, medicine and critical childcare supplies to support those in crisis. In addition, the Harley-Davidson Foundation has donated $50,000 to the United for Ukraine Fund.  

This program was conceived by Harley-Davidson employees who wanted to find a way to give back and show support for relief efforts for Ukraine. The tee was designed by employees and features the colors of the Ukrainian flag across the iconic Harley-Davidson logo on the chest. On back of the tee, UNITED WE RIDE is featured and epitomizes the spirit of Harley-Davidson, rallying together to help when needed. 

The H-D for Ukraine Tee will be available on Harley-Davidson.com beginning today.


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About Harley-Davidson 

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com. 

About United Way 

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community. With global reach and local impact, we're making life better for 48 million people annually. United Way 

is the world's largest privately funded nonprofit, working in 95% of U.S. communities and 40 countries and territories. That's why we're the mission of choice for 2.5 million volunteers, 7.7 million donors and 45,000 corporate partners. In the wake of COVID-19, we're helping people stay in their homes, stock their pantries, and protect their lives and livelihoods. And we're working to build resilient, equitable communities. Learn more at UnitedWay.org. Follow us: @United Way and #LiveUnited. 

REV'IT! American Flat Track And MotoAmerica Racing Plans


REV'IT! is supporting four riders in two disciplines for 2022 season

DENVER, COLO. (March 31, 2022) — REV’IT! is approaching this year's Progressive American Flat Track and Auto Parts 4 Less MotoAmerica championships with a renewed focus on riders competing in professional motorcycle racing at the national level. Both series kicked off in March, with the Volusia Half-Mile at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, and the 80th running of the Daytona 200 at nearby Daytona International Speedway.

REV’IT! is supporting Johnny Lewis in AFT Mission Production Twins, Danilo Petrucci and PJ Jacobsen in Medallia MotoAmerica Superbike, and Gene Buonomo in MotoAmerica Stock 1000. All four riders are contesting their respective disciplines and classes in Tech-Air-compatible REV’IT! one-piece leather racing suits, with the addition of a combination of in-house-developed, CE-certified SEEFLEX, SEESOFT, and SEESMART protection.

Lewis, Petrucci, and Jacobsen are outfitted in custom-tailored REV’IT! suits. Buonomo is wearing the production-ready Scorpio, a direct descendant of the suit that Petrucci wore to MotoGP race wins in Italy and France. Petrucci, Jacobsen, and Buonomo will don the top-of-the-line Jerez 3 gloves; depending on the type of venue — half-mile, mile, short track, or TT — Lewis will use either the Jerez 3 or the short-gauntlet Metric gloves.

  • Pennsylvania-born Johnny Lewis has led the Royal Enfield charge in American Flat Track. Not only has Lewis helped develop the air-cooled, 648cc-based twin-cylinder motorcycle — this year running under the Moto Anatomy Powered by Royal Enfield banner — but he also has won two main events in the AFT Mission Production Twins class, most recently the 2021 Lima Half-Mile. When he is not racing, the 32-year-old father of two teaches the Florida riding school he founded, Moto Anatomy.

  • In January, Danilo Petrucci traded his knee sliders for a roadbook. After a decade in MotoGP, where he earned 10 podiums, including two wins, the 31-year-old Italian wowed Dakar Rally competitors and fans alike with a stunning victory in the fifth stage of the grueling off-road endurance event. Now, Petrucci will focus on the Medallia MotoAmerica Superbike class with Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York. He is campaigning a Ducati Panigale V4 R in the 10-round championship.

  • PJ Jacobsen also is racing in MotoAmerica’s premier class, albeit with a different team, the new Tytlers Cycle Racing, on a BMW M 1000 RR. The 28-year-old New Yorker has raced at the highest level in production-bike competition and finished second overall in the 2015 FIM Supersport World Championship. Returning to the U.S., Jacobsen contested a limited 2019 schedule in AFT Twins before moving to MotoAmerica Stock 1000, winning the opening round of the 2020 series.

  • Three-time American Sportbike Racing Association GTU Team Challenge Champion Gene Buonomo will race a Generosa Motorsports Kawasaki ZX-10R in Stock 1000, pitting him against many of the best riders in the nation. In March, the 47-year-old New Jersey resident attempted to qualify for the Daytona 200, which for the first time in the history of the series launched the MotoAmerica season. Unfortunately, Buonomo’s Yamaha YZF-R6 suffered a mechanical failure, and he missed the race.

To purchase tickets for American Flat Track and MotoAmerica events, to learn more about available streaming and television packages, and to keep up with REV’IT! riders competing in those championships, log on to americanflattrack.com and motoamerica.com.

For more information on the REV ‘IT! Race collection click on the image below.

Follow REV'IT! on social media:

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About REV’IT! Sport International
REV’IT! Sport International, with headquarters in Oss, Netherlands, and offices in Denver, Colorado, is an industry leader in technical motorcycle apparel, expanding the boundaries of function and style for more than 25 years. The company continues its tradition of design, innovation and performance to improve standards of safety for the global riding community and to inspire motorcyclists everywhere to explore the world. Learn more at revitsport.com.

CARDO UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW PACKTALK GENERATION

CARDO UNVEILS THE ALL-NEW PACKTALK GENERATION – The PACKTALK EDGE. GREATNESS. REBORN.

The new small, slimline, antenna-free unit, has been completely redesigned, boasting a whole host of new features as well as benefiting from all the user-favorite attributes of the previous generation, to make the world’s best motorcycle communications device, even better.

Following extensive research and development, and a complete overhaul of the entire component make-up of the PACKTALK series, Cardo Systems is proud to announce a new generation of the world’s best motorcycle communications system, the all-new PACKTALK EDGE. 

Key highlights include:

  • New slim modern design with no external antenna

  • New magnetic Air Mount for effortless and secure attachment of unit to helmet

  • Second-generation Dynamic Mesh Communication with faster and easier pairing process and wide-band intercom

  • Most advanced Bluetooth 5.2 Technology with “Live Intercom“ support and improved universal connectivity

  • Upgraded Natural Voice engine, enhanced JBL Sound, improved noise-cancelling microphone

  • Additional new features include over-the-air software updates and fast charging via USB-C


In 2015, Cardo Systems launched the world’s first motorcycle communicator to go beyond Bluetooth, with its introduction of Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC). The state-of-the-art technology means the devices function with a self-adjusting network that not only automatically maintains a connection between up to 15 riders, but allows them to seamlessly join, leave and rejoin. The PACKTALK EDGE takes this technology one step further and boasts second-generation DMC connectivity with benefits including: an unparalleled deep wideband sound quality, a simpler and faster grouping process in DMC mode, faster pairing in Bluetooth mode, and Live Intercom Bluetooth support.

 Helping cement its ‘edge’ over its predecessors, the PACKTALK EDGE has enhanced sound thanks to redesigned JBL speakers and three new sound profiles, attaches to any helmet using a new magnetic cradle for ease of use, and boasts universal fitment and has an improved noise-cancelling microphone. It also houses the most advanced Bluetooth 5.2 chip on the market for universal connectivity. The upgraded Natural Voice Operation engine also means that riders can continue to keep their eyes on the road, hands on the bars and activate their device by simply saying “Hey, Cardo.” 

Other features include 13-hours battery life, USB-C and fast charging as standard – a quick 20-minute charge gives users two hours of ride time and 1.5-2 hours offers a full charge. 

Over-the-air software updates via the Cardo Connect App, mean no cables or Wi-Fi adapters are required to ensure the PACKTALK EDGE device is loaded with the latest firmware. 

Alon Lumbroso, Chief Executive Officer, Cardo Systems, comments: “The PACKTALK EDGE is the best communication device we have ever developed. With the ultimate audio performance in the industry, a novel Air Mount for rapid and secure attachment, and beautiful sleek, and clean design. The PACKTALK EDGE is a fantastic flagship to our extensive range of communicators. This latest offering is testament to Cardo’s three pillars – quality, purposeful innovation and user-first. Innovation is in our company DNA and we’re proud to translate that into a product for fellow motorcyclists.” 

The new PACKTALK EDGE has an MSRP of $389.95/€389,95 – single and $699.95/€699,95 – duo and will be available from retailers in late April or alternatively, it can be ordered directly from www.cardosystems.com now. The PACKTALK BOLD will continue to be offered alongside the PACKTALK EDGE and available worldwide. 

For more information about Cardo Systems, visit cardosystems.com or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and see all the latest videos on YouTube.  

About Cardo Systems

 

Cardo specializes in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art wireless communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle riders. Since inception in 2004, Cardo has pioneered the vast majority of innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle communication systems and in 2015, it has also introduced the world’s first mesh powered communication protocol into the motorcycle market. The company’s products, now available in over 100 countries, are the world’s leading communication devices for the motorcycle industry. 

Bell announces Renen Partnership

BELL AND RENEN ANNOUNCE HELMET PARTNERSHIP

Bell Moto-10 Renen KRONE limited edition available now

Scotts Valley, CA (March 28, 2022) – Bell announced that the Moto-10 Renen KRONE, a limited-edition collaboration helmet with motocross apparel brand Renen, founded by accomplished designer and entrepreneur Pete Fox, is now available for purchase at BellHelmets.com.

The Moto-10 Renen KRONE limited edition was designed in partnership with Fox of Renen, who provided creative direction on the graphic. Cleanly designed using different textures, finishes and colors to complement the lines of the Moto-10, the KRONE offers riders a premium-looking helmet that is unlike anything else. Available in limited quantities in the U.S., the Moto-10 Renen KRONE will be highly sought after by riders and collectors alike.

“Pete Fox is an innovator in the motocross world, and his reputation speaks for itself,” said SJ Owen, marketing director at Bell Helmets. “Bell has supported creators and boundary breakers since its inception in 1954. And we are excited to partner with Pete’s brand Renen on the Moto-10 KRONE. The helmet carries Renen’s minimalist aesthetic and is a striking collab helmet.”

The Moto-10 Renen KRONE features Spherical Technology powered by Mips® ball-and-socket design, to redirect rotational impact forces. A gloss premium carbon fiber finish, satin black visor and shell detail, a dynamic red accent line and white gasket trim set the Moto-10 Renen KRONE apart from the rest. Evolved from Bell’s long line of motocross helmets, the Moto-10 is one of the most advanced off-road helmets on the market. Developed in conjunction with top moto athletes, the Moto-10 delivers unprecedented protection, weight reduction and ventilation. The world-class engineering and design of the Moto-10 made it a perfect fit for the Renen collaboration.

“Bell is the leading helmet manufacturer in motocross,” said Fox, owner of Renen. “With the Renen brand, I want to be working with the best of the best. That’s why I chose Bell as our first helmet collaboration partner. When the Moto-10 was released in 2021, it set the bar when it comes to form and function in a motocross helmet, and those characteristics align with the Renen ethos. Don’t sleep on this one; it’ll be gone fast.”  

Available now exclusively at BellHelmets.com in limited quantities, the Bell Moto-10 Renen KRONE is available for $899.95 in sizes S through XL and is DOT (U.S.) and SNELL 2020 (U.S.) certified. To learn more about the Bell and Renen partnership, visit BellHelmets.com/Moto-10.

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About Bell Helmets

Bell Helmets is one of the longest operating and most storied helmet manufacturers in the world, and its founder, Roy Richter, is the grandfather of the modern-day helmet. For more than 65 years, Bell has enabled boundary breakers in automotive, motorcycling and bicycling categories to push themselves further than what was previously thought possible. Trusted by riders globally, Bell continues to innovate and inspire enthusiasts to be their best. To learn more, visit www.bellhelmets.com.

Yamaha Support of Public Land for Recreation

Yamaha Caps 2021 with Record Support of Public Land for Recreation

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Surpasses $5 Million in Conservation Funding

MARIETTA, Ga., – March 21, 2022 – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s (OAI) 2021 third- and fourth-quarter grants totaled in excess of $250,000, bringing last year’s funding to more than $600,000. Since 2008, Yamaha OAI has been steadfast in serving the motorized and outdoor recreation community, contributing over $5 million in essential support for local and national organizations working to preserve and improve access to public land, fostering productive partnerships between recreationists and land managers, and delivering much-needed funds for safe, responsible recreation.

“The surge in outdoor recreation is both gratifying and daunting. While we love to see families enjoying time spent outside, it amplifies the need to work together to preserve and protect the land so we can appreciate it today and in the future,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports marketing manager. “Considering the uptick in use and resulting attention and resources our nation’s public spaces require, we are proud to approve thirty new Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative grants in 2021 – the most we’ve awarded in one year since 2009.”

From inception, Yamaha OAI has selected projects with the highest potential of providing recreationists with increased and improved opportunities to enjoy the United States’ outdoor public spaces. In the latest funding rounds, the organizations awarded for support include both national and local footprints with diverse communities and interests to create a comprehensive approach to advocacy for access to public land for outdoor recreation.

“We’ve worked with Yamaha and their Outdoor Access Initiative for more than a decade. Together in that timeframe, we’ve launched our One Voice program and matched numerous riding groups with public land managers to establish formal partnerships mutually benefitting everyone’s interests in access to land,” said Fred Wiley, president and CEO of the Off-Road Business Association (ORBA). “Yamaha has a tradition of stepping into leadership roles to support the off-road riding community and ensure opportunities to ride safely and responsibly exist for generations to come.”

ORBA is among the recipients of the third-quarter 2021 Yamaha OAI grants in addition to the following organizations:

  • Future School of Fort Smith (Fort Smith, AR)

  • Lakeland ATV Club (Minocqua, WI)

  • Nevada Outdoor School (Winnemucca, NV)

  • The Great Outdoors Fund (National)

2021 fourth-quarter Yamaha OAI grants were awarded to:

  • City of Caribou (Aroostook County, ME)

  • University Medical Center of El Paso (Texas)

  • Motorcycle Riders Association (Medford, OR)

  • National Forest Foundation (Flagstaff, AZ)

  • Pathfinders Motorcycle Club of Connecticut (Thompson, CT)

  • San Diego Off-Road Coalition (Calif.)

  • Three Rivers Land Trust (Salisbury, NC)

  • Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Bicycling Association (Coos Bay, OR)

The application deadline for consideration in the first quarter of 2022 funding cycle is March 31, 2022. Submission guidelines and an application for a Yamaha OAI grant is available at YamahaOAI.com. Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaOutdoors or search any of the following hashtags on all platforms: #Yamaha #YamahaOAI #REALizeYourAdventure #ProvenOffRoad #AssembledInUSA

About the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
Since 2008, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative has led the Powersports industry in supporting responsible access to our nation’s public lands for outdoor enthusiasts. With more than $4.5 million contributed to 400 projects across the country, Yamaha has directly and indirectly supported thousands of miles of motorized recreation trails, maintained and rehabilitated riding and hunting areas, improved staging areas, supplied agricultural organizations with essential OHV safety education, built bridges over fish-bearing streams and partnered with local outdoor enthusiast communities across the country to improve access to public lands. Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt organizations including OHV riding clubs and associations, national, state and local public land use agencies, outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation groups with an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable public use.

Updated guidelines, application form, information and news about the Outdoor Access Initiative are available at YamahaOAI.com. For specific questions about the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, call the dedicated hotline at 1-877-OHV-TRAIL (877-648-8724), email OHVAccess@Yamaha-Motor.com, or write to:

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA

3065 Chastain Meadows Parkway, Bldg. 100

Marietta, GA 30066


About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company's ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin) and Siren Marine, Inc. (Rhode Island), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

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100% INTRODUCES THE SP22 GOGGLE COLLECTION

The Spring 2022 Collection features new designs for Armega, Racecraft2, and Accuri2.

Daytona is looking to be beyond exciting for the Roland Sands Design x Indian Motorcycle race team. This season RSD will be fielding not one, but two Indian Challengers in Moto America’s 2022 King of the Baggers doubleheader, as well as two Indian FTR1200s and one Indian Chief, in the 2022 Roland Sands Design Super Hooligan National Championship doubleheader on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway. That’s 5 bikes in 10 races over two days. If it sounds like we're crazy... we are starting to believe it too.

We are excited to introduce our partnership with the Sacramento Mile x SDI Racing with a new, S&S-built Indian Challenger entry, race-prepped by Roland Sands Design. The #50 Indian Challenger will be ridden by Superbike competitor Bobby Fong. Bobby is a dominator in road racing with his 2019 Moto America Supersport Championship earned with six wins and fourteen 2nd place finishes on the season.  He has proven that he knows his way around Daytona by qualifying on pole and a podium finish at the 2019 Daytona 200. He got a taste of riding the bagger in the preseason and has his sights set on the top of the King of the Bagger podium.

The #14 Indian Challenger is a Mission Foods sponsored RSD-built King of the Baggers entry, being ridden by the always popular KOTB podium finisher Frankie Garcia. The bike has gone through several changes over the off-season and, Indian along with S&S Cycle has supplied a new motor to help propel the Challenger into Daytona legend status.

RSD has two new 2022 Indian FTR1200 R Carbon model purpose-built asphalt-ready racers for the Super Hooligan class. After last year's dip in the road racing pool at Laguna Seca, we started from scratch this year with two new FTRs fully prepped for road race duty with motor work by the crew at Lloydz Garage and Indian Motorcycle of Charlotte. KOTB race winner and top man Tyler O’Hara is slated to ride the #2 Indian FTR 1200 with fellow bagger racer and fast guy Frankie Garcia will be on the #14 Indian FTR1200. Both riders will be doing double duty by racing both the King of the Baggers class and Super Hooligan class. You can guarantee they will be pushing hard to be at the top of both the KOTB and SHNC podiums.

The #33 Super Hooligan 2022 Indian Chief is being ridden by Australian top gun and 2019 Pikes Peak winner Rennie Scaysbrook, who will be battling for the Mission Foods Air-cooled American Twin Challenge title. A race within the Super Hooligan race will see both air-cooled Indians and Harleys battling bar to bar for the Mission Challenge bragging rights and a special purse. Rennie’s got history on the Indian Chief taking a win during its first competition in the Big Twin class at the inaugural BRL race last season. He’s looking to lock in another win at Daytona and solidify his dominance as the only air-cooled Indian racing in the class.

A huge thanks to all of our series sponsors who are helping make this year possible: Indian Motorcycle, GEICO, MOTUL, SDI Racing, Mission Foods, Dunlop, Bell Helmets


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About 100%®

100%, based in San Diego, California, is an independent premium sports brand with a focus in performance eyewear, technical apparel, and sports protection. 100% empowers the most demanding athletes with the performance technologies and gear they need to compete at the top of a wide variety of sports.

The roots of 100% date back to 1982 when the superstars of Motocross wore the original 100% logo as a badge of honor on their race gear and helmets. Today, 100% is inspiring a whole new generation of athletes in various disciplines of sport, and asking them the original tagline: “How much effort do you give?”

The 100% brand boasts an impressive roster of athletes include seven-time Tour de France green jersey winner and three-time road cycling world champ Peter Sagan; two-time 450 AMA Supercross champion Cooper Webb; Olympic gold, UCI cross-country mountain bike world, and European champ Jolanda Neff; four-time UCI downhill world champ Loic Bruni, #1 ranked long-course Triathlete in the World, Gustav Iden; Olympic gold and X-Games Champion snowboard slopestyle star Zoi Sadowski-Synnott; four-time Olympic gold biathlon sensation Johannes Thingnes Boe, and MLB All Stars Atlanta Braves Ronald Acu a Jr. and San Diego Padres shortstop sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Triumph x Gibson Reveal

1959 LEGENDS
CUSTOM COLLABORATION

CREATE A ONE-OF-A-KIND CUSTOM GUITAR AND MOTORCYCLE
 FOR THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN’S RIDE

Building on a shared passion for beauty, precision and performance, and inspired by the shared historical significance of the iconic 1959 Les Paul Standard and equally iconic 1959 Bonneville T120, the outcome of this unique partnership is a stunning one-of-a-kind custom edition of today’s generation of each legendary model.

Created to support The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, in its global charity efforts to raise awareness and funds in support of men’s mental health and prostate cancer, the 1959 Legends custom edition Les Paul Standard Reissue and Bonneville T120 feature a host of beautiful hand-detailed custom touches, designed and applied in Triumph’s factory workshop.

Triumph and Gibson Partnership

  • Inspired by the shared historic significance of the year 1959, with the legendary 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, the ‘holy-grail’ of guitars, and the equally iconic original 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120, the original British superbike and arguably the most famous name in motorcycling

  • Celebrating the timeless connection between music and motorcycle culture,
    and the passion that Gibson and Triumph designers share for beautiful design,
    precision, performance, and world-class craftsmanship

  • Driven from a mutual ambition to support the global charity efforts of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, uniting motorcyclists through fundraising to support men’s health

Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue - 1959 Legends Custom Edition  

  • A genuine guitar icon, the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is the ultimate Gibson classic, and an accurate clone that’s authentic in every detail, from its iconic sunburst finish to the look and feel of each part and its incredible trademark tone.

  • The 1959 Legends Custom Edition features unique Triumph design detailing, including hand coach-lined pickguard, inspired by the Bonneville’s trademark engine fins, and etched pick-up covers, branded truss rod cover and reissue switch backplate.

  • Along with the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue certificate of authenticity, the Legends Edition also comes with its own one-of-a-kind certificate signed by Triumph CEO, Nick Bloor, and Cesar Gueikian, Brand President of Gibson Brands.

Triumph Bonneville T120 – ‘1959 Legends Custom Edition’  

  • The latest generation of this genuine motorcycle legend, the Bonneville T120, combines timeless character and style, with class defining modern capability
    and performance

  • The 1959 Legends Custom Edition features unique Gibson design detailing, including beautifully unique hand-painted sunburst paint scheme, featuring Jet Black painted guitar neck and headstock shape, edged with hand-painted coach lining, plus a host of branded touches.
    The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 

  • The 1959 Legends guitar and motorcycle will together be offered as the highest fundraiser reward for the 2022 ride

  • The 2022 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride represents a major milestone in Triumph’s sponsorship, marking 9 incredible years of support, with over 100,000 riders in over 900 cities across the world, raising over $31million USD for men’s mental health and prostate cancer awareness.

Gibson and Triumph 1959 Legends inspiration

Celebrating the shared historic resonance of the year 1959, the custom collaboration project honours the two iconic products central to each brand’s story – the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard and the 1959 Triumph Bonneville T120, both considered to be the holy-grail of their worlds, and both still manufactured and sold today.

A genuine guitar icon, and a priceless music legend, the 1959 Les Paul Standard is the ultimate Gibson classic. And the Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue is more than just a tribute, it’s an authentic and accurate clone. Matched to that, the ultimate classic motorcycle icon, the legendary 1959 Bonneville T120, delivered ground-breaking performance, making it the original British superbike. While today’s equivalent, the category-leading Bonneville T120 combines that timeless character and style, with modern capability and performance.

Inspired by the shared 1959 history and the enduring connection between music and motorcycle culture from the birth of rock and roll to the teenage café racer and beyond, Gibson and Triumph set out to create a unique custom edition to highlight and support the incredibly important fundraising aims and passion of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Triumph Factory Custom Detailing

Reflecting the passion that Gibson and Triumph designers share for beautiful design,
precision, performance and world-class craftsmanship, the 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue and Bonneville T120 were chosen to be hand-customised by Triumph’s world-leading design team at the Triumph factory workshop in Hinckley, the global HQ and home of Triumph.

Gibson Les Paul Standard Reissue - 1959 Legends custom design detailing:

  • Unique Jet Black scratch plate with hand-painted coach lining to celebrate the signature machined engine cooling fins of the classic Bonneville T120

  • Elegant Triumph logo laser etched into the lower pickup cover

  • Unique hand-painted Jet Black pickup cover surrounds

  • Low-profile electroformed metallic gold Triumph badge applied to the headstock

  • Beautifully cast, painted and hand-finished reissue switch backplate on the back of the guitar, featuring the “Triumph Gibson 1959 Legends” partnership logo, designed to echo the Bonneville T120 alternator cover badge design

Triumph Bonneville T120 - 1959 Legends custom design detailing:

  • Beautiful and unique custom paint scheme to match the Iced Tea Burst finish of the guitar, featuring Jet Black painted guitar neck and headstock design on the top of the tank, edged with hand-painted coach lining, showcasing the expert skills of Triumph’s custom paint team

  • Low-profile electroformed metallic gold “Triumph Gibson 1959 Legends” badges applied to the tank, side panels and front mudguard

  • Laser etched fuel filler cap featuring Gibson logo

  • Custom brown real leather seat, designed to match the leather guitar case, with additional detailing including diamond stitching, embroidered Triumph logo and custom pick holders

  • Bespoke alternator badge featuring intricate detailing and the “Triumph Gibson 1959 Legends” logo

Certificate of authenticity:

  • Bespoke 1959 Legends Editions certificate, signed by Triumph CEO Nick Bloor, and Cesar Gueikian, Brand President of Gibson Brands.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites hundreds of thousands of classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2012, the ‘dress dapper’ themed ride aims to combat the often-negative stereotype of motorcyclists and connect the global motorcycling community by raising funds for a cause important to every rider. 

Since its first year, the DGR’s global community has raised over $31m USD for its charity partner, Movember, and now operates in over 900 cities and 114 countries around the world.

This year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will take place on Sunday, May 22nd  with pre-registration already open to riders across the world, and official registration and fundraising starting on March 28th. 

Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard 

The Gibson Les Paul is practically synonymous with rock and roll, becoming the go-to axe for countless guitar heroes including Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page, Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, and Guns N’ Roses’ Slash. It’s as versatile an instrument as it is iconic, and in the right hands can wring thunderous riffs, molten solos and warm, clean tones from it in equal measure.

Known as the Holy Grail of Guitars, the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard represents the pinnacle of electric guitar innovation during Gibson’s enduring golden age. The Gibson Les Paul Standards from 1958 to 1960 are among the most collectible vintage guitars in the world, with the Gibson 1959 model as the most highly coveted of all. No specific Gibson guitar carries more intrigue and gravitas than the 1959 Les Paul Standard. Rare and highly-collectible, it has become the most iconic guitar in history, (under 650 were made), and before long, it was adopted by some of the world's greatest guitarists--Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Duane Allman, Mike Bloomfield, Billy Gibbons, Joe Perry, Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Rick Nielsen and Jason Isbell, to name a few.

“It's just a beautiful guitar and a fantastic instrument, and obviously it was adopted by dozens of hugely influential players,” says Mat Koehler, Senior Director of Product Development, Gibson Brands. “Guitar gods all favored this model. So, when you put that all together, it's no wonder why the values are large fractions of a million dollars for originals.”

Triumph Bonneville T120

Legendary design DNA, class-defining premium finish and detailing with truly modern capability. The latest generation T120 Bonneville has been evolved for pure riding pleasure.
The definitive British motorcycle icon takes its torque-rich 1200cc twin performance, sophisticated set up and beautiful Bonneville DNA and significantly upgrades it for 2021, delivering a new benchmark for timeless character and easy riding capability. 

 With a significantly enhanced handling set-up, courtesy of a major 7kg weight saving, new lightweight aluminium wheel rims and new higher specification Brembo brakes, plus new rider technology, including cruise control and enhanced riding modes and an even more responsive throttle, the Bonneville legend continues.  

Bell announces RSD’s first MX-9 graphic

BELL RELEASES MX-9 MIPS RALLY COLLAB HELMET WITH ROLAND SANDS DESIGN

Scotts Valley, CA (March 15, 2022) – Bell is proud to announce the Roland Sands Design (RSD) MX-9 MIPS Rally, an all-new race-inspired graphic collaboration between Bell and former racer, renowned bike builder and designer Roland Sands.

The MX-9 MIPS Rally graphic honors throwback racing liveries and paint schemes with its bold, color-blocked design and checkered flag cues. Featuring branding from Dunlop, K&N and Motul — all longtime partners of both Sands and his race series, the Super Hooligan National Championship — the helmet graphic lives up to Bell’s and Sands’ racing legacies.

“Roland Sands is a longtime partner of the Bell brand, and this is another graphic in a long line of collaborations,” said SJ Owen, marketing director at Bell Helmets. “Bell was born from racing, and to work with Sands and other storied brands like Dunlop, K&N and Motul, who also share that heritage, has been a fantastic opportunity. We are excited to see the reaction from motorcyclists and look forward to releasing other graphics with RSD later this year.”

The RSD MX-9 MIPS Rally helmet features a polycarbonate shell; the Mips® energy management system; an adjustable visor; Velocity Flow ventilation; and a removable, washable, antimicrobial liner for hosing down after a long ride. Three shell sizes and multiple cheek pads and liners allow for riders to customize fitment easily. Whether you’re at the motocross track or hitting the streets on a tracker, the RSD MX-9 MIPS Rally stands out from the rest.

“I’ve been wearing Bell helmets since my racing days,” said Roland Sands, owner of RSD. “Over the past 10 years, Bell and I have created 30-plus graphics across its line of street helmets, and this is our first take on a MX-9 moto helmet. I’m fortunate to work with partners like Bell, Dunlop, K&N and Motul, who have been longtime supporters of RSD. Stay tuned, as we have more exciting projects coming down the line later this year.”

Available at retailers soon, the RSD MX-9 MIPS Rally comes in XS through XXXL sizes, with different thickness cheek pads and liners to dial in fitment sold separately. The RSD MX-9 MIPS Rally will be available at BellHelmets.com, RolandSands.com and Bell Helmet dealers for $194.95.

Watch how Sands’ dreamt up the new Rally graphic here. To learn more about the RSD MX-9 MIPS, visit BellHelmets.com and follow Bell Helmets Powersports on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.  

For hi-res imagery, click here. 

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About Roland Sands Design

Roland Sands Design is a motorcycle, product, and apparel company that has its roots in racing, custom bike building and design. Our inspiration comes from a high-performance background that blends the love of two wheels with the desire to create unique products. We live the two-wheeled life and our crew is a diverse collection of road racers, off-road, dirt track, and custom bike builders and riders. It's this diversity that allows us to work with the best in the industry on a variety of projects.  Our retail store and design center are located at 1365 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804.

About Bell Helmets

Bell Helmets is one of the longest operating and most storied helmet manufacturers in the world, and its founder, Roy Richter, is the grandfather of the modern-day helmet. For more than 65 years, Bell has enabled boundary breakers in automotive, motorcycling and bicycling categories to push themselves further than what was previously thought possible. Trusted by riders globally, Bell continues to innovate and inspire enthusiasts to be their best. To learn more, visit www.bellhelmets.com.  

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