Pete's Cycle Company, Inc

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number one dealer of Baltimore

We are Baltimore's number one dealer for all types of motorcycles, watercraft, ATVs, and generators.We have 3 stores stocked full of accessories and repair technicians all trained and ready to help you.

Silver Dealer Award

In addition to the most knowledgeable sales reps, we have been the recipient of the Maryland Kawasaki Top Silver Dealer Award for the past 8 years.

We're Happy To See More Female Riders!

While most people envision the roar of a motorcycle and expect to see a male rider on the saddle, more female riders are disproving the gender stereotype. According to the Long Beach Press-Telegram, several riders gather in front of Dues Ex Machina in Venice, California, with their modified and custom-built vintage Hondas, BMWs, Ducatis and choppers.

Some of the clubs that hang out in this big motorcycle gathering include the Seven Skulls, Vagos Motorcycle Club and the Venice Vintage Motorcycle Club. These clubs all make a presence with their tough bikes and rough and tumble biker image. However, new clubs such as the East Side Moto Babes, the Venice Vixens and the Velvets M.C. are all made up of female riders.

They all bond together in their groups and have the same thing in common: They love to ride motorcycles.

“I love the thrill of riding – the places you can go, the things you can see, the thrill of going fast,” said Jessie Gentry, co-president of the Velvets, according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. “And I’ve met really awesome people, especially some really awesome women (through riding).”

Growing Number Of Female Riders Noticed

Woman with cruisers

All of the female riders are starting to get recognized in the scene as more female motorcyclists join. These women ride the same custom vintage motorcycles that the mostly all-male biker groups have too, the source stated. Several women are riding vintage Hondas, BMWs, Triumphs and custom café racer motorcycles.

“There’s a huge movement of women getting interested in riding, and it’s awesome,” said Gentry, according to the source. “For us, it’s really exciting, and that’s part of why we want to have our club. We want to be an awesome face for that and be able to be an example what you can do.”

Harley-Davidson Addressing More Female Riders

2015 Harley-Davidson Iron 883

According to The Los Angeles Times, Harley-Davidson has been trying its best to get more female motorcyclists. Women own roughly 10 percent of the Harley-Davidson dealerships across the nation. Claudia Garber, director of women’s outreach marketing at Harley-Davidson, explained the new Ultra Low street cruisers are attracting more female riders because the motorcyclists can sit lower to the ground. They also have narrower grips, which are ideal for those with smaller hands.

The company even has a section on its website dedicated to women riders, hoping to reduce the barriers for prospective new female motorcyclists.

“Our job is to get more women into the sport of motorcycling,” said Garber. “And it’s working. We are selling more motorcycles to women than all our competitors combined.”

A More Welcoming Environment

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Group

The bands of female riders are gathering together because riding a motorcycle is no easy task. Ana Llorente, a motorcyclist and No. 2 of East Side Moto Babes, said riding was great, but when she did so around men, she felt intimidated, the Times reported.

Now, Llorente said she is around a more comfortable environment and worries a lot less if she’s going to drop her bike.

“It’s a group without any benchmark for brand or displacement,” said James Pluta, a veteran rider in the scene, according to the source. “It’s about the joy of riding – not cornering skill or how far can you wheelie on the 101.”

According to The Wall Street Journal, motorcycle manufacturers are trying to attract more Generation X riders with 70s-style motorcycles. Many riders are getting their first taste of riding while in their mid-30s and early 40s, but female riders are continuing to grow with the culture surrounding motorcycles.

With motorcycle manufacturers trying to come back after the economic downturn a few years back, more companies are opening their doors to whomever wants to ride. Visit Pete's Cycle today and get your ride today!

Triumph Motorcycles Sees Increase in Sales

In the last decade, British icon motorcycle manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles increased its sales with new bikes and by attracting a different style of riders. According to Financial Express, Triumph recorded its highest number of global sales in the last 30 years with more than 54,432 units sold in 2014.

Additionally, the motorcycle manufacturer had a 4.5 percent increase in sales from the previous year, which was assisted by the growing markets overseas and the company’s steady investment in new motorcycles for a different generation of riders, the source added. Paul Stroud, director of sales and marketing for Triumph’s India market, explained the company’s success has largely been from helpful contributions from new budding places around the world.

“Growing markets like India and Brazil have been extremely critical and gratifying at the same time, and they have contributed substantially to our overall figures,” said Stroud, according to Financial Express. “The industry is undoubtedly experiencing its most successful season and demonstrates that riding is regaining popularity as a leisure pursuit, as well as a stylish option for the urban commuter across the world.”

Taking Chances With Newly Styled Motorcycles

Triumph Bonneville T214

Some of the success also comes from the fact Triumph is willing to take chances on bikes such as the Limited Edition Bonneville T214, Cycle World reported. Triumph has not been afraid to go to its past to craft a new ride. Triumph is notorious for its vintage styled motorcycles, and the Bonneville T214 is no different.

In 1956, Johnny Allen, a racer born in Texas, broke the record for land speed with the Triumph-powered Cee-Gar streamline, which reached a speed of 214.4 mph on the Salt Flats. According to the source, Triumph used this 1956 motorcycle’s aesthetic to craft the new Bonneville and pays a tremendous amount of respect to the land-speed record achieved more than half a century ago.
The bike ran in a 1,000 limited edition production line, and each motorcycle was individually numbered. The motorcycle also has the same color scheme that Allen’s Texas Cee-Gar used, according to the source. The price tag for the Triumph Bonneville T214 starts at $9,999.

Looking Ahead To More Success

2015 Triumph Rocket X

Triumph has seen success in the past, and now, the motorcycle company is enduing a whole new era of popularity once again. Vimal Sumbly, managing director of Triumph’s India location, explained that global sales have truly made it a great year for the company, NDTV Auto reported.

“We are delighted with the way things have panned out for us in the last year,” said Sumbly, according to the source. “It has been extremely rewarding in terms of both sales and the love we have got from Triumph enthusiasts. Globally also this has been a great year for Triumph Motorcycles. We have not only established ourselves as a front runner in the luxury motorcycles industry but have also been successful in adding value to [our] global sales figures.”

Pete's Cycle is a proud dealer of Triumph Motorcycles. From the Tiger to the Daytona, Pete's has a great selection of all different models.

The Suzuki GXS-R1000

Built with speed and adrenaline in mind, the Suzuki GXS-R1000 is a masterpiece of technology on two wheels.

It is propelled by a state of the art 999 cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine which is mated on a six speed constant mesh transmission. The engine delivers great throttle response, power, and acceleration at mid-range rpm speeds being perfectly suited for high speed riding.

Power without control is useless, so the Suzuki GSX-R1000 features a solid chassis design which is combined with a modern suspension to deliver a responsive handling at both high and low speeds.
On the other hand the motorcycle’s speed is kept under control by Brembo calipers which are paired with heat-resistant stainless steel brake discs.










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2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000
2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000

The more you look at the GSX-R1000, the more you realize that beauty has many forms. Bred from technologies conceived, refined, and track tested in the development of MotoGP machines like the GSX-RR, the GSX-R1000 proves that beauty is much more than skin deep...

For more than a decade, the GSX-R1000 was the most successful name in 1,000cc production-based road racing around the globe, earning it the title of The Top Performer. The 2015 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is ready to prove itself to be a legendary motorcycle with amazing throttle response, power, and acceleration at mid-range engine speeds – all with great fuel economy. Engineering your dream bike to go fast is not the only priority at Suzuki. Bred from the same DNA as our MotoGP machines, the GSX-R1000 draws heavily on Suzuki’s racing expertise.

Commemorating Suzuki’s 2015 return to MotoGP racing, the new GSX-R1000 is dressed in Suzuki Racing Blue to express Suzuki’s spirit and passion for racing. The GSX-R line delivers outstanding braking capabilities with its Brembo calipers and heat-resistant stainless steel brake discs. The bike maneuvers like a dream with a solid chassis design and responsive suspension. The ability to stop as you please, to turn as you command, is just as important to Suzuki as it is to you.

Simply put, the GSX-R1000 offers outstanding engine performance from idle to redline, smooth suspension performance, responsive handling, and superior braking to reclaim its Top Performer status and Own The Racetrack.

Come see the GSX at the Timonium Motorcycle Show this weekend at the Maryland State Fairgrounds! Pete's Cycle is excited to bring this awesome bike to the show! Come to the show or stop by our Baltimore location to check out this bike!