April could go on record as our busiest month ever for events.  We hosted the North American Dealer Academy for the 1199 Panigale at NOLA Motorsports with Ducati North America.  This job included prepping 20 1199s for two weeks while trying to keep it a secret from our customers that we were holding 20 of the most anticipated motorcycle of 2012.   200 dealers from around the country got a chance to experience the 1199 for the first time at the one of the premier race tracks in the world.  It was a great opportunity to show-off NOLA Motorsports and the City of New Orleans to our peers.  

This month also included the first official press conference announcing the Triumph Big Kahuna AMA Pro Road Racing event this October.  Jason DiSalvo was on hand to provide the press with some sighting laps on a stock Daytona 675R.  That evening we hosted an event at our downtown showroom.  It was a great event attended by many local enthusiasts in addition to officials from the AMA, FIM, and personalities from Speed TV.  At the end of the evening Jason signed the tank of the bike he used to test the track.

Last but not least, we ended April with the official grand opening of our track-side Motorbike Speed Shop at NOLA Motorsports Park in conjunction with the National Unveiling Night for the Ducati 1199 Panigale.  Being able to introduce the world's most anticipated motorcycle at the world's newest racetrack made for an awesome event.
Check out photos of the AMA Announcement Party
Check out photos of the 1199 Panigale Launch Party

Join us, Friday April 27th, as we welcome the most revolutionary motorcycle in decades at North America’s newest motorsports playground, NOLA Motorsports Park. In addition to the introduction of the Ducati 1199 Panigale, the night will serve as the grand opening of our track-side motorbike speedshop. Join us for a night of motorsports heaven.

April 27th from 7-10pm at TTRNO Speedshop

11075 Nicolle Blvd, U361
Avondale, LA 70094 

Directions: 

•Proceed from downtown onto US90W.
•Turn left on Signette Blvd.
•Continue onto Nicolle Blvd.
•NOLA Motorsports park will be on left.
•TTRNO Speedshop is the last garage on the right. 

Friday April 13th, from 6p to 9p

Friday, April 13th, will be the official announcement of the Triumph Motorcycles Big Kahuna AMA Pro Superbike Nationals in New Orleans October 5th-7th.

Join us for an evening of Superbike celebration as we host Triumph Factory racer, 2011 Daytona 200 winner and 2012 Daytona 200 2nd Place Finisher, Jason Disalvo as well as many other racing personalities.  This will be an evening you will not want to miss. 

Lester brought his Ducati 996 in to us after it had been in storage for about ten years. TTRNO's Ducati Master Tech, Guy Hayes, brought this gem of Italian design back to life.

Just about once a day I surprise someone by saying that all new Vespas are automatic.  Twist and go, nothing to it, easiest thing in the world to ride.  Inevitably it’s followed by the question of, “how does that work?”  It’s really quite simple and ingenious; first let’s get an understanding of some of the principles behind gearing.

Last Sunday was a day most of had had been waiting for since September 2009, when NOLA Motorsports Park was announced.  It was NOLA's first public motorcycle track day.  The event ran like a top, and the rider and spectator turnout was incredible. 

Triumph Motorcycles released the North American pricing on the three new models to join the line-up for 2012. The only totally new model is the Triumph Tiger Explorer 1200. The Speed Triple gets a performance brother in 2012. Triumph has joined forces with the estate of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen to create a limited edition motorcycle that pays tribute to the late actor’s love of the British brand’s products.

It is 2012, the 10th year for The Transportation Revolution.  We have grown a lot from our humble Vespa New Orleans beginnings, and we hope to do the same in the second decade. 2011 was our best year in business, and we plan to grown even more in 2012.  In the second half of 2011 we added staff for the first time since 2009.

One thing that we pride ourselves on at TTRNO is the quality and uniqueness of our products that we carry.  Our newest addition is Kreiga.  Designed in England by a dedicated team of motorcycle-obsessed engineers, Kriega motorcycle backpacks, motorcycle bags and motorcycle accessories offer innovation, along with the highest standards of functionality and craftsmanship.

 The AMA Pro Superbike Series will make its historic debut in New Orleans next October at NOLA Motorsports Park.  The race weekend will be October 5th – 7th, and is the last race of the 2012 season.  The AMA Pro Superbike event will be the first professional racing event held at NOLA.