VARESE, Italy – While most motorcycle companies have remained silent since Russia invaded Ukraine less than a week ago, aside from announcing the ending of exports to Russia, there is one exception. Timur Sardarov, the Moscow-born CEO of Italy luxury sport brand MV Agusta, has repeatedly blasted Russian President Vladimir …

MILWAUKEE – With reportedly only 10 or so dealerships in Russia, Harley-Davidson certainly doesn’t consider the country to be any consequence when it comes to sales. Nonetheless, Harley-Davidson today suspended business in Russia and stopped shipping new motorcycles there following that country’s invasion of Ukraine last week. “Our thoughts continue …

Updated – February 25, 2022 – One day after issuing a statement saying “We pray for peace” in Ukraine, Ural posted a more emphatic statement on social media calling for the war to end: While Urals are assembled in Irbit, Russia, the company has its headquarters in Redmond, WA. —– …