Motorcycle sales increased a hefty 74 percent in the first quarter of 2015 for Polaris Industries, the company announced today. Sales of the Indian, Victory and Slingshot brands totaled $137.4 million.

MILWAUKEE – First-quarter sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the United States dipped slightly to 35,488, compared to 35,730 in 2014. That’s a 0.7 percent decease. In announcing its Q1 earnings this morning, the company cited “increased, aggressive competitive motorcycle discounting” among the factors adversely affecting sales.

DEEP RIVER, CT – If ever a hot cup of coffee (followed by a hearty breakfast) was needed, it was after riding 50 miles just after sunrise on a chilly mid-April morning. The purpose of today’s ride was to meet some other Moto Guzzi owners from Connecticut, but the first priority …