According to MIC, the United States Motorcycle industry’s sales were down almost 15% in the first quarter of 2013.  While some are eager to point out the idea that America might be headed for a double-dip recession, others are quick to note that the weather of early (and in some cases, late) 2013 had a dramatic affect on the start of the riding season. While this news is indeed bad, no matter what the reason for it may be, the fact is that the US motorcycle market is still immensely stronger than the European motorcycle market, which has taken huge hits due to the sluggish Italian and Spanish economies.

If we’re to look at the categories of motorcycle sales and how they did we can see the following: Scooter sales were down 34.6%; on-highway motorcycle sales were down 16.2%; dual-sport motorcycle sales were down 14.9%; while the only area of grown was less than razor thin, as dirt bike sales went up a measly 0.4% over last year. All-in-all less than 100,000 motorcycles sold during the first quarter (93,375 to be exact), which is not reflective of the homes and stock exchange boosts in recent months at all.

If any ‘blame’ were to be affixed to any group of bikes, the Harley-Davidson and Polaris lines would be the ones we would sadly have to shake a finger at. Their sales make up for one of the largest groups of motorcycle production in the country, and due to both companies first quarter slumps the entire US market has taken a big hit. We can’t just place all the blame on the big two American bike manufacturers, though, as sales from every single company were down in almost every category for the first quarter.

While we here at X-Motorcycle are not ignorant of all things economic, we cannot help but wonder how much the weather had an affect on sales, though. We’re not alone, as many other blogs and motorcycle magazines have made similar conclusions as of late, too. Minnesota, for one example, was still getting blizzard-like weather in late April, and places like Kansas City and St. Louis Missouri saw snow, sleet and other winter-like weather as late as the first week of this month (May).

What do all of our readers think, though? Is it the economy (stupid), or is it the weather, or is it a combination of both? Let us know by leaving a comment section in the place below, as we’d love to hear from all of you about why you think the market for everything on two wheels is down right now. Will it affect your decision to buy a motorcycle in the future? Will it affect you in anyway? Sound off below!

With a record event attendance of nearly 25,000 fans, the 45th running of the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic proved to be one for the history books as the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, kicked off in Sacramento, Calif. on Saturday. After missing an entire season in 2012 due to injury, Ryan Villopoto made a valiant return, sweeping both 450 Class motos atop one of the most stacked fields in the series’ recent history. Additionally, Ken Roczen claimed his first career 250 Class overall victory at Hangtown.

James Stewart, who missed most of the second half of the 2012 season, made a comeback of his own by grabbing the hole-shot in Moto 1, garnering one point toward the overall championship hole-shot bonus of $25,000 in the 450 Class. However, keeping the lead wasn’t an easy task as three other former 450 Class Champions and several returning contenders chased the 2008 champ early on.

Villopoto took over the lead on the opening lap with Stewart and defending champion Ryan Dungey close in tow. The trio diced it out in the first half of Moto 1 but it was ultimately Villopoto who locked in the moto win, with Dungey in second and Stewart in third.

Trey Canard returned to the Hangtown Motocross Classic for the first time since his 250 Class championship-winning season in 2010. Canard made a statement early on as he jumped in behind the lead battle and even closed in on Stewart near the end of Moto 1. Just behind was the epic battle for fifth place between Canard’s teammate Barcia, Andrew Short, Malcolm Stewart, Mike Alessi and 450 Class rookie Dean Wilson. Malcolm Stewart, Alessi and Wilson experienced issues that dropped all three in the running order, while Canard and Barcia prevailed, rounding out the top five, with Short sixth.

James Stewart began Moto 2 in similar fashion to the first, grabbing the hole-shot once again and taking over the points lead in the season-long chase for the end-of-the-year cash prize. From there, Stewart engaged in a battle for the lead with Dungey, while Villopoto followed close behind. Near the halfway mark, Villopoto made his move to the front, leaving Dungey and Stewart to fight for the second place position. Dungey bested Stewart for the second place spot in Moto 2, giving the Minnesota native second overall for the day with a pair of second place finishes. Stewart, the 2012 Hangtown winner, scored (3-3) for third place overall. Villopoto went on to secure the first overall win of the 2013 season with a score of (1-1).

“Hangtown has always been a rough place for me so for the bike to feel like it did today was amazing,” Villopoto said. “I’m obviously happy with that and happy with how I rode. I feel like we’re in a really good place and it’s only going to get better from here.”

The 250 Class was set to be a showcase with a full lineup of returning contenders, including defending 250 Class Champion Blake Baggett. Fresh off a wrist injury, the Kawasaki rider had no reservations about getting to the front early on as he grabbed the hole-shot in Moto 1. However, the KTM duo of Marvin Musquin and Ken Roczen quickly gained control of the lead. Musquin led three laps before his teammate commanded the lead for the remainder of Moto 1.

Eli Tomac began the first moto just outside of the top five but made his way into podium contention early on. Tomac first set his sights on Musquin and then made his way around Baggett to eventually secure second place in Moto 1. Baggett finished third, while Musquin took fourth and Cooper Webb rounded out the top five in his Pro class debut.

In Moto 2, Zach Bell grabbed the hole-shot but it was once again Roczen who jumped out front on the opening lap. Roczen set the pace early on and Baggett remained close in tow throughout the first half of the race. Roczen eventually put a gap on the defending champion in the final laps of Moto 2, going on to secure his first career victory in the 250 Class.

“Coming here, I didn’t really know what to expect because I sort of took some time to have fun during the week off [between supercross and motocross],” Roczen said. “It’s important to me to keep things fun but next week it’s time to put in some work and make my performance even better.”

Baggett’s score of (3-2) was enough to give him second overall for the day, while Tomac went (2-3) for third overall. Musquin captured a pair of fourth places to claim fourth overall, while Zach Osborne rounded out the top five overall with a (9-5) score.

New Zealand’s Courtney Duncan took the opening round of the Women’s Motocross (WMX) Triple Crown by storm, sweeping both motos of the day in her WMX debut. Duncan bested Sayaka Kaneshiro, who finished second overall with a (2-3) score and Texas native Taylor Higgins rounded out the overall podium. Six-time WMX champion Jessica Patterson finished second in Moto 2 but bad luck in the first moto gave her 10th overall for the day.

The 2013 Isle of Man TT Races will celebrate the 90th anniversary of sidecar racing at the world famous event with a parade lap featuring some of the sport’s greatest exponents and machines.

The parade lap will take place on Senior Race day, Friday June 7th, and leading the outfits off at number 1 will be the Scots pairing of Stuart Muldoon and Chris Gusman on board the late Jock Taylor’s 1982 race winning machine. Taylor and Benga Johansson took the 700cc Windle Yamaha around at a sensational 108.29mph on their way to winning the second race that year whilst the pair were also World Champions in 1980 with a 500cc OW31 engine slotted into the chassis. Muldoon and Gusman only had one outing at the TT in 1996 but were one of the fastest ever newcomers in the history of the event with a 104mph lap.

Local hero and TT legend Dave Molyneux sets off behind them at number two and, reunited with his race winning passenger of 1993, Karl Ellison, will be taking an ex-Steve Webster 500cc Windle Yamaha around for a lap, the same outfit that was used in the European Championship in the 1980s.

Two of the most successful TT drivers ever will be in the parade with ten-time victor Rob Fisher out on a 600cc Baker Yamaha and nine-time winner Mick Boddice on a 600cc Honda. Rick Long, who was alongside him for six of those ten victories, will join Fisher whilst Boddice will have former TT regular Stuart Castles on passenger duties.

Recent winner Klaus Klaffenbock will leave the line at number five on the same outfit that took him to his three TT wins in 2010 and 2011 whilst, for the first time in many a year, a long wheel base outfit will be seen on the course and with an F1 1000cc engine, the LCR Suzuki belonging to that of four-times World Champion and three-time British Champion Tim Reeves. With Dan Sayle in the chair, this is the same outfit that the Kent driver is currently campaigning in the British Championship.

His current F2 outfit will also be seen with father Brian, himself a leading British Championship competitor during the 1970s and 80s, at the controls. His other son and Tim’s short circuit passenger Tristan joins him for the lap with Ben and Tom Birchall also out on their 600cc LCR Honda.

Drivers and outfits from previous eras will also take part in the parade including 1986 race winner Nigel Rollason, the second person to win races around the Mountain Course on two and three wheels. Driving the outfit that he became synonymous with, the famous blue and white 750cc Barton Phoenix, Rollason will have his passenger from the 1983 and 1984 races, Colin Bairnson, in the chair.

Local pairing Eric Bregazzi and Jimmy Creer will be on board the 1989 race winning outfit of Dave Molyneux, a TZ750 Yamaha, the duo having enjoyed a successful TT career themselves, with eighth in 1982 and 10th in 1984 being the highlights.

Regular TT competitors Wally Saunders and Eddy Kiff will out on one of only two Trevor Ireson monocoque construction Grand Prix F1 outfits, owned by Ireson himself, with former passenger Alan Blackhurst taking over the controls of Saunders’ 1970 750cc BMW where he’ll be joined by Alison de Angelis.

Brian Alflatt and Heath Lane will also be BMW-mounted whilst current TT stars Conrad Harrison and Gary Bryan will participate on their usual Shelbourne Honda and Baker Yamaha outfits although on this occasion their passengers will be their respective wives, Samantha and Pam.

Other highlights of the parade will be Sidney Ormond and Alan Blacklock on the 1958 Berkeley 1293cc Mini which they have won six British Historic Racing Sidecar Championships on, Stuart Applegate/Greg Mahon on a 1971 BMW 1000, John Davies/Ian Gemmell on a 500cc Seeley and Graham Alcock/Broderick Wilson driving a replica of the 1969 649cc Triumph Kneeler that Alcock drove in the 1969 TT.

A U.S. lawmaker has introduced a bill to not only end funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints but also to put more emphasis on motorcycle safety programs, the American Motorcyclist Association reports.

On May 7, U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced H.R. 1861 to prohibit the U.S. Transportation Department from providing funds to state and local authorities for motorcycle-only checkpoints. The bill, called the Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act, also has language to force U.S. transportation officials to focus motorcycle safety efforts on crash prevention programs rather than national helmet mandates.

“Current law states that highway safety plans must prevent accidents and reduce injuries,” Sensenbrenner said. “The Stop Motorcycle Checkpoint Funding Act would require highway safety plans to include programs that prevent accidents in order to reduce injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles.

“This small change will make a significant impact because it highlights that preventing accidents is the best way to save motorcyclists’ lives,” he said.

I have gone through a lot of gloves in my time. There have been cheap pairs and pairs I spent way, way (waaaay) too much money on, only to get lost or ruined by a teething puppy. I’m now of the opinion that everyone who takes motorcycle riding seriously (is seriously the right word for something that’s so therapeutic and…fun?) needs to have at least three pairs of gloves: one for warm weather, one for cold weather and a back up pair that can be used for either in a pinch.

The Joe Rocket Atomic 3.0 Gloves fit into the third category perfectly. This pair of motorcycle gloves aren’t the best for summer or winter riding, but they’re well made, look good and won’t set you back a ridiculous amount of money. This isn’t to say that the Atomic 3.0 gloves are sub-par quality or design wise, though. They could easily be your one and only pair if you ride in a place like Southern California, where the weather is, for better or worse, pretty stable, sunny and dry. But, if you’re one of the thousands of motorcyclists who ride in the Midwest or northern parts of North America, you might want to consider buying a second pair after these for more dedicated sub-50 degree riding.

Joe Rocket did a great job when it came to designing these motorcycle gloves, as they mixed in a poly blend with the leather on top to make the gloves more flexible, but still protective. The knuckles also have the added protection from two small pads that rest on the outside of the gloves. The thumb is also padded and reinforced, which I found made gripping and signaling a joy to do with them. One of my biggest complaints about a lot of gloves I try out is that they try to be too thin in the fingers, and so having padded fingers really made me feel more confident and safe as a rode around town with the Atomic 3.0 gloves on.

I chose to wear and test the yellow and black pair, but as you can see from the images below, the gloves are available in standard black-on-black, red and black, and blue and black. The colors are drum dyed onto the leather, and I never noticed any peeling or chipping of the coloring during my review.

Gloves like these, which fill a niche as everyday and/or backup gloves, need to be inexpensive to be successful, and Joe Rocket hit the target by making these gloves retail for $39.99. You can get them for 5 dollars off that price ($35.99) over at Amazon.com, though.

Do you own a backup pair of gloves? What are they and where do you keep them? Let us know in the comment section below!

We like this picture for obvious reasons. Great looking babe on a great looking bike.

What we really want to know, though, is just what does the rest of this lady’s shirt say? I mean, what the hell is she looking for?!

The text on her (very) short t-shirt gets cut off, and now instead of just being able to admire the woman for all she is, and admire the Harley-Davidson for all it is (and be envious of the bike for being host to the fine damsel), we just have to sit here, frustrated.

Here are some possibilities:

1.) She’s just looking for…a pair of full leather pants. That would definitely help, and be more appropriate riding apparel for someone anyone who plans on doing any actual riding. But is that the real answer?

2.) She’s just looking for…a puppy. I mean, it’s possible, right?  Did she lose her puppy? Did it run away with her real pants? Did it fall off the bike and that is why she is facing the wrong direction? But, if that were the case she wouldn’t be smiling, would she? We might never know.

3.) She’s just looking for…the handlebars. Is she aware that she’s sitting the wrong way on a bike, and that she would probably be better off facing the other direction? Maybe she lost her map. Maybe she’s from Australia (don’t they do things upside down or backwards?). Maybe she’s a natural blonde (EDITOR’S NOTE: Not funny, I’m a natural blonde and we actually know how to ride properly)

4.) She’s just looking for…the best motorcycle webizine on the planet. Wait. No, that can’t be it. She’s already ON the best motorcycle webizine on the planet. She’s here, afterall, isn’t she?

5.) She’s just looking for…sum tush. ‘Nuff Said. (Thanks KC).

Anyway, while you come up with your own theories as to what this beautiful biker babe is really searching for in this quandary of existence we know as life, go ahead and enjoy just staring at all God gave her. And then come back to reality, and your real significant other glaring at you sitting at the computer with this image open, apologize, tell your woman she’s beautiful and then go on and read all of our latest motorcycle reviews, first looks and more. Right here, right now at X-Motorcycle.

It was a very, very bittersweet day when I sold my street bike and went with a cruiser instead. I knew I would miss the way my bike turned into corners around the wooded roads near where I grew up. I knew I would miss the way it could jettison me to 70 mph in just a couple tiny seconds. I also knew I’d miss all the gear I had that was made specifically for my street bike. From the helmet all the way down to the boots. So, it’s with a hint of that hard, yet pleasant memory that I review for you Joe Rocket’s Sonic R Black Boots.

Joe Rocket makes some products that are, for better or worse, a little loud for my own taste. Even during my street bike days I opted for more neutral colors and, typically flat black everything. That’s part of the reason why I like the Sonic R boots so much. They still have some stylistic flare and pizzazz to them, but most of it is located in the places you’ll never quite notice unless you want to. The boots, when worn with riding pants (or, hell, just your favorite pair of jeans) look good and feel better.

The full, split grain leather that makes up the heft of this pair of motorcycle boots is solid and still flexible. The inside features Joe Rocket’s Dry Tech waterproof membrane, which I noticed was fairly breathable, but I did have some time when I felt my feet getting a little too warm for my liking.

One more note about the aesthetics: the toe armor is both flashy and functional. While it may not be up to the standards of a full-fledged racing boot, the toe armor will protect you for the daily and not-so-daily rides you take on your street bike. The toe armor is also replaceable, and the pieces can be ordered fairly cheaply from Joe Rocket directly and other online vendors as well.

Speaking of safety features, Joe Rocket’s Sonic R Black Boots have a reflective stripe on the back, which is always a nice touch for those who choose to ride after the sun caves in for the day. The Sonic R boots also have internally reinforced heel, toe, shin and ankle protection. I noticed, though, that when walking with these boots that at times my gait felt a little off, and I’m not sure if this was because of said reinforcement, or if it was just because they were a newer pair of boots that weren’t completely worn-in yet.

Overall, these boots will work out great for the boy racer in all of us, and they offer just enough flare and flash without being four-color-toned with flashing spotlights attached to the sides.

Joe Rocket’s Sonic R Black Boots for street bikers of all ages retail for about $129.99, but you can get them from MotorcycleCenter.com for just $116.99 right now if you want to head on over there and check them out yourselves.

If you have these boots or any questions about them, please feel free to leave a comment or question below. We honestly love getting your feedback on all our reviews and articles!

I’ll be upfront and say that the styling on Bell’s new MX-2 helmets aren’t going to be for everyone. The Multi Breaker version, especially, screams loudly at you and everyone else in its vicinity…demanding people’s attention while it gets ready to soar by and flip over the last dirt hill near the finish line. This being said, though, the Bell MX-2 Motocross helmets are a great addition to the Bell lineup of helmets for dirt bike enthusiasts, and are well-made all around.

The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up this helmet, besides the obvious loud styling, is the weight. MX-2 helmets are built from very sturdy fiberglass and they come in at just over 3.30 lbs, which is a perfect weight for a motocross helm. It is just light enough to give you total head movement and flexibility while riding and twisting, and it is heavy enough to actually protect you in the event that you biff the landing.

Speaking of biffed landings, if you do happen to have to ditch your bike while riding, you can at least know that the MX-2 motocross helmets from Bell are both DOT and SNELL approved, meeting the strictest guidelines for motorcycle safety when it comes to head accidents.

As I’m sure many of the people interested in this line of helmets will be using them for some light to heavy off-road action, they’ll be pleased to know, as I was, that the MX-2 helmets have a removable and machine-washable liner on the inside. It still surprises me when I come across motocross helmets that don’t have a removable liner, but they are still out there. No one wants to put on a helmet that’s caked in sweat, dirt and god-knows-what-else, so the washable liner is always a nice touch.

Bell MX-2 motocross helmets also include three EPS liner sizes, so you’ll get a 100% perfect fit regardless of head size; and the MX-2′s also have an EPS-lined chinbar and padded chin strap for added comfort.

Like all Bell helmets, the MX-2 Motocross helmets come with a 5 year warranty. They retail directly from Bell for about $229.95, but, not surprisingly, the guys over at Leatherup.com have both the MX-2 Multi Breaker and MX-2 Reverb on sale right now for just $179.95. That’s $50 bucks off the original price, for those of you (like me) who hate doing the math in their heads.

Be sure to check out the MX-2 helmets for yourself at the above link, and if you already own one or are thinking of owning one, leave us a comment below — telling us anything we forgot or anything you’d like to add or ask. We love hearing from you!

Ryan Villopoto capped of his title-winning season by earning his 10th AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, race tonight before 39,504 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium. Wil Hahn won the first Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship of his career as three-time Arenacross Champion Tyler Bowers won the first 250SX Class race of his career. Ken Roczen captured then first Western Regional 250SX Championship of his career as Eli Tomac won his fifth Main Event of the season. Roczen went on to win the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout.

Jake Weimer started the 450SX Class with the Hole-shot Award. Villopoto rebounded from a mid-pack start to take over the lead from his teammate Weimer at the end of the opening lap. Villopoto led from wire to wire en route to the victory.

Ryan Dungey, who came into tonight’s race trailing Davi Millsaps by three points in the battle for second place in season standings, moved into second place on Lap 5.

Millsaps pulled into the number-three position behind Dungey to secure second place in the season standings. Dungey finished the race in second and finished third in season standings.

“This is a great way to cap the season off,” said Villopoto. “We rebounded this year from a bad start at the season opener and won the title. There is no better way to end a season than like this.”

In the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Main Event, Gavin Faith won the Hole-shot Award, leading Hahn through turn one. After the opening lap, Bowers moved into second place before taking over the lead on Lap 2.

Hahn secured the number-two position on Lap 5, and on the same lap, Marvin Musquin, who came into tonight’s race five points behind Hahn in the championship standings, moved into third place.

Musquin managed to pass Hahn for second and staged a late-race charge on Bowers, crossing the finish line just inches apart.

“Right now, I do not know what to say,” said Hahn. “Marvin [Musquin] has been making a string comeback on me, and coming into this race, I may not have been in the most ideal situation, but I am glad I pulled it off.”

On The Podium Tonight – Tyler Bowers in Las Vegas:

“This was an amazing race for me,” said Bowers. “I had a great Arenacross season and come into supercross ready to put in some good races. This is the perfect way to close out the season.”

Zach Osborne led the field through turn one of the Eastern Regional 250SX Class race, winning the Hole-shot Award with Ryan Sipes and Davalos in tow. Davalos quickly worked his way into the lead on the opening lap. Coming into tonight’s race, Roczen led Eli Tomac by five points in season point standings. Roczen worked his way into third place on the opening lap after starting in fifth place.

On lap 4, Roczen advanced to second place as Davalos controlled the lead. Tomac made the best of his sixth place start and began working his way through the field, passing Roczen on Lap 9 and Davalos for the lead on Lap 11.

Roczen successfully passed Davalos on the 14th lap, which secured the brand’s first-ever 250SX Class Championship.

On The Podium Tonight – Ken Roczen in Las Vegas:

“I am so happy right now,” said Roczen. “This was a close race tonight and the championship was intense. I really hope that the fans enjoyed tonight’s race. I was riding with a lot of weight [on my shoulders], but I am so excited right now.”

“It was a year of ups and downs,” said Tomac. “This is going to make me better as I make the transition to the 450SX Class next year.”

Newly crowned champion Roczen opened the Dave Coombs Sr. East/West Shootout with the Hole-shot Award followed by his teammate Musquin. At the end of the opening lap, Musquin moved into the lead, and on the following lap, the two traded places several times before Roczen made a pass and rode to the first shootout win of his career.

MyPlash Yamaha’s Kyle Cunningham passed Musquin for second place on Lap 5 and rode to the best finish of his career.

“This race was really important to me because this is my last 250SX race in supercross because I am moving up next year,” said Roczen. “This is my first shootout win and it feels great.”

While all of us at Xmotorcycle hope that you’ll never actually need a motorcycle alarm system, that perfect world is unfortunately not the world we live in. Things happen that are out of our control every day, and so it’s nice when a product comes out that gives us a little bit more control back.

The Gorilla Cycle Alarm 8017 is, without a doubt in my mind, one the best alarm systems you can install on your motorcycle. What makes it one of the best? The information it displays on the included pager is informative, up to date, and includes a bevy of different warnings and alerts to let you know just what exactly is happening to your beloved, two-wheeled baby.

One of the other reasons this alarm is so great is that unlike a lot of car alarms out there, this one can easily be self-installed, regardless of your technical know-how. If you can put together an Ikea coffee table, you can install the Gorilla Cycle Alarm 8017. This means you could order this bad boy now, get in by the weekend, install it and not lose any real riding time at all. Do it at night and ride the next morning.

I’ve previously reviewed the Gorilla Cycle Alarm 8007, and I liked all of the features it had — especially the current drain sensor, which in our XMotorcycle tests prevented hot wiring by sounding the alarm if there was any significant change to the electrical system on the bike. The Cycle Alarm 8017 adds to features like that and includes a 2-stage shock sensor, for even better alerts when your bike is hit or bumped; and the tilt sensor worked flawlessly by sounding the alarm anytime the bike was lifted off of its kickstand without disengaging the Gorilla 8017 first.

There is a $100 dollar price difference between the lower end 8007 and the 8017, and for that extra $100 you get a belt clasp (or key chain, depending on the date of manufacture) that features an LED screen that tells you just what was triggered (e.g. tilt, shock, current) without any guess work. You can know, for example, that if you’re on a street where there is a lot of heavy trucks driving by that when your shock sensor goes off you’re probably ok. You can also know that if you’re parked on a flat street in the middle of nowhere that a tilt alarm probably means you should go take a quick look out the window.

By giving you more information the Gorilla Cycle Alarm 8017 lets you set and deactivate your alarm easier and with more confidence. I personally loved knowing just what was going on before I even got into viewing distance of my bike — the alarm has a 1/2 mile warning signal — and I loved how easy it was to turn off and on certain features as needed. Like when I was parked on the streets across from our downtown LA office, I knew I would probably want the shock system disengaged because of the type of traffic that goes by. When I parked in a parking lot a few hours later, though, I could easily re-engage all features with just three clicks of the function button.

The Gorilla Cycle Alarm 8017 is small, but powerful, and it should install on almost any bike and most scooters above 150cc. The unit might be too big for some 50cc scooters and snowmobiles, unfortunately.

The retail price for the 8017 is $249.99, but currently sells from Leatherup.com for only $219.99. The model 8017 that lacks the LED screen pager system sells for $100 less.

Do you use a motorcycle alarm? Do you use another brand or prefer a certain feature you think is missing from this Gorilla cycle alarm? Let us know in the comments section below!