The latest addition
to Razor's line of electric scooters, the E500S boasts
an all-new, high-tech design and a larger
frame for teens and adults to ride
in style.
Business Editors
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio
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Both Dig Body Art But Harley Riders More Likely to Wear What They
Ride
, Says America's Top Motorcycle Insurer
What can you tell about a person by the kind of motorcycle
they
ride? Plenty, according to a recent countrywide online survey
conducted by The Progressive
Group of Insurance Companies, the number
one seller of motorcycle insurance in the U. literally.
Waving is the
preferred method of acknowledgement (37 percent), although Harley
riders are nearly
twice as likely to acknowledge other riders by
pointing two fingers down (29 percent versus 16 percent
).
The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, in business since
1937, ranks third in the
nation for auto insurance based on premiums
written and provides drivers with competitive rates and
24/7,
in-person and online service.gain cromer
Razor extends their already successful line of electric
ride
-on products with the new Pocket Mod(TM) electric mini Euro scooter, the
Dirt Rocket(TM) electric
off-road mini motorcycle, the Rebellion(TM) electric
chopper, the E500S electric scooter and the
Pro Model(TM) kick scooter.
Razor's successful 2004 electric line, featuring the Pocket Rocket
electric pocket bike and the Chopper electric mini motorcycle, topped holiday
wish lists across
the country. The survey finds Harley
riders are three times more likely than those who ride sport
bikes to
own clothing or artwork that displays the brand of motorcycle they
ride (93 percent versus
30 percent, respectively).
The survey also finds that Harley riders are more likely than
those
who ride sport bikes to plan rides around where they'll eat (32
percent versus 23 percent). Both
groups listed the same top excuses for justifying a quick
ride: running errands, testing the engine
and visiting friends. The products and services of the
Progressive Direct Group of Insurance Companies
are marketed directly
to consumers by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE and online at
progressivedirect
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You Are What You Ride: Progressive Survey Finds Differences Between Harley and Sport Bike Riders Go
Beyond Bike Type
Eighteen (18) percent of all riders call in sick to work at
least
once a year to go riding.trials quads
Razor USA always advocates safety and recommends riders wear the
proper
safety gear, use common sense and check and obey local laws regarding use of
any such product
on public property."
The survey confirms that both rider groups have much in common,
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It
features:
*Off-road gearing with large knobby tires for maximum power transfer
*Dual suspension and riser handlebars with authentic motocross styling
*Over 10 miles of travel
time on a single charge
*Chain driven motor for quiet, yet powerful operation
The
Dirt Rocket is not for use on public streets or anywhere there is
traffic, and should be used only
in controlled riding environments by riders
ages 12 and up (maximum weight of 140 pounds) and is
available at retail for
$229.. Harley
riders are six times more likely to only acknowledge those
riding the
same style bike (18 percent versus three percent).
Women prefer to ride with their
significant other (58
percent), while men choose to ride with their friends (63
percent).
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99. "Motorcycle insurance is a very specialized product,
and you never know
what bit of information may lead to the next
insurance innovation.
Additional survey results include:
An overwhelming majority of riders (88 percent) donate time or
money to charities
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Razor's hot holiday
item was 10 percentage points higher than the next most popular item. It features:
*Full deck grip tape designed by Team Razor pro rider Ricky Wernicke
*Double stacked
head clamp for added head tube strength
*Extra thick foam grips for additional palm protection
*Constructed of aircraft grade aluminum
The Pro Model should only be used by experienced
riders ages six and up
(maximum weight of 220 pounds) and is available at retail for $59. The survey
finds
interesting differences - and similarities - between Harley-Davidson
riders and those who
ride sport bikes.motorcycling dirtbikes
Vintage-inspired styling meets high performance with the classic
Euro scooter
design, featuring:
*Retro design with step-through steel frame
*Fashion-friendly
"Bistro" model with pearly sand and vintage green
detail
*Twist-grip throttle for precise
acceleration control
*Large, 12 in pneumatic tires and rear suspension for a smooth cruise
*Over 10 miles of travel time on a single charge
*Speeds up to 15 mph
*Retractable
kickstand
The Pocket Mod is not for use on public streets or anywhere there is
traffic
, and should be used only in controlled riding environments by riders
ages 12 and up (maximum weight
of 220 pounds) and is available at retail for
$229.
Sixty-nine (69) percent of all riders
daydream at work each
day about riding their bike.xt500 motocross
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More information can be found at progressive.xt500 trials
Razor will occupy booth # 5127 at the Javits
Convention
Center.com.xt500 mud
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The Rebellion(TM) is
a scaled down, electric powered replica of the
classic chopper motorcycle, giving teen and adult
cruiser enthusiasts an
addition to their time-honored collection.motorcycling burn
Sport bike riders are three times
more
likely to eat at fast-food restaurants (18 percent versus six
percent), while riders of Harleys
are nearly four times more likely to
pick restaurants with the nicest looking waiters/waitresses
(11
percent versus three percent). For example, both say "freedom" is the number one reason they
ride.com.
The Common Shares of the Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield
Village, Ohio-based
holding company, are publicly traded at NYSE:PGR.cannondale motorcycles
It features:
*Large 16 in front and 12
in fat daddy rear pneumatic tires for a smooth
ride
*Speeds up to 17 mph
*Genuine
American chopper styling with double crown chrome fork
*High torque, variable speed motor with
chain drive
*Twist-grip throttle and hand-operated rear brake
*Classic American V twin
style motor casing
*Metallic purple detail and padded sissy bar
The Rebellion is
not for use on public streets or anywhere there is
traffic, and should be used only in controlled
riding environments by riders
ages 14 and up (maximum weight of 220 pounds) and is available at retail
for
$299. It is the speediest Razor scooter yet, featuring:
*Speeds up to 17 mph
*16 in spoke wheels to make commuter riding smoother and more comfortable
*Long deck for
plenty of room
*Variable speed motor with a chain drive
The E500S is only for use
by riders ages 14 and older (maximum weight of
220 lbs) and is available at retail for $299.
The Pro Model(TM) kick scooter is designed and tested by Team Razor(TM)
pro riders with durability
and performance in mind for the experienced scooter
rider.motorcycles gain
In fact, according to the KidzEyes/Funosophy
2004 Holiday Wish List Survey, Razor's Pocket Rocket electric pocket bike was
the number one most
wanted toy among kids ages 6 to 17. The
Drive Group of Progressive Insurance Companies offers insurance
through more than 30,000 independent insurance agencies that market
their products and services
through the Drive Insurance from
Progressive(SM) brand.This category contains links to sites about
Offroad Motorcycles.
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Additional survey results and breakdowns available upon request.cromer stolen
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NEW
YORK, Razor is turning up the heat on its line
of electric mini motorcycles and scooters by introducing
five new products at
the Toy Industry Association's (TIA) 2005 American International Toy Fair in
New York, February 20-23. Two-thirds of Harley riders (67 percent)
and one-third of those
who ride sport bikes (33 percent)
participate in at least one charity ride each year.com
through the Progressive Direct(SM) brand.dirtbike cannondale
99. Razor USA's newest products will be
available this
spring at quality retailers nationwide. This includes those for Motocross and Enduro purposes.
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Adding custom parts that enhance the look of their bikes was
the number one choice
for Harley riders (73 percent), while
adding performance equipment was the top choice for
those who
ride sport bikes (44 percent).quads trials
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The Dirt Rocket(TM) is a scaled down
dirt bike that's a fun way for
younger riders to live out their off-road fantasies. Check and obey
local laws
about use on public property.
For example, everyone knows that Harley riders
wear their passion
for biking on their sleeve.cromer motorcycle
Harley riders are
also more likely to have body
art such as tattoos and piercings (52
percent versus 40 percent).
Rick Stern, motorcycle product
manager, Progressive, is available
for interview.dual cromer
Following are the products Razor will
unveil at Toy Fair this year:
The Pocket Mod(TM) gives every young girl with an eye for fashion
and a
passion for fun a set of wheels that is sure to be the hottest accessory on
the block.
"At Progressive, many of us involved in our motorcycle business
are riders, too, and this survey was
a fun, tongue-in-cheek way of
getting to know more about our fellow bikers," says Rick Stern, a
rider
for more than 15 years and one of Progressive's motorcycle
product managers. And though sport bikes
are commonly known as "crotch-rockets" or
"road-rippers," only six percent of those who ride them
say they do so
for "speed" while fewer than one percent of Harley riders say the
same.
Progressive
's survey also finds that ninety-five (95) percent of
all riders acknowledge their fellow bikers while
riding.motocross dual
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