• Kuryakyn was founded in 1989 and aimed to bring premium products—performance, lighting, electronics, accessories, and luggage solutions—to the V-Twin and cruiser communities.
• Among well-established camps like Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycles, Kuryakyn and its 1,200+ products have become synonymous with luxury and usability in equal measure.
• The Road Thunder Plus Sound Bar, Freedom Flag LED Hitch Cover, Momentum Outrider Saddlebags, and Saddlebag cooler are amongst its most popular SKUs.

“It’s not about when you show up, but how you show up.” These are words that Kuryakyn has lived by since it started in 1989. Like many aftermarket brands, Kuryakyn started in a humble garage—in Somerset, Wisconsin—with an underlying mission to fill a gap in the industry. Kuryakyn’s founder, Tom Rudd, thought there was an immense opportunity to manufacture high-quality chrome accessories for riders—mirrors, pegs, and handles. Before long, the two-wheel community was interested in Rudd’s work. 35 years later, these parts are still being made alongside a vast catalog that further enhances your bike’s performance, comfort, and usability—all of which help bike enthusiasts all over the world show up in style.

TRENDSETTERS

Today, the company sets the standard in premium bike accessories; the quality of its saddlebags and sound bars, which add practicality and enjoyment to longer rides, is similar to how an automotive enthusiast would perceive Akrapovič, BBS, or Michelin—the best in the segment. As it was back in 1989, Kuryakyn is a trendsetter, and because of that, riders who choose Kuryakyn make it clear that they take immense pride in how their bike looks and performs.

A WIDE-OPEN ROAD

Since 2023, Kuryakyn has been owned and manufactured by Turn 14 Powersports, the two-wheeled division of Turn 14 Distribution. The shift guarantees that Kuryakyn can focus on its mainstay operations long-term—designing and manufacturing the very best products for its customers—while Turn 14 Distribution bolsters the brand’s inventory levels and subsequent distribution to its massive customer network. In layman’s terms, it means that the right people are focused on what they do best. And that’s a good thing for fans of the brand.

“Kuryakyn caters to a wide range of motorcycle enthusiasts, including the V-Twin riders who value tradition, distinction, and functionality,” said Mike Malloy, Vice President of Purchasing at Turn 14 Distribution. “Its innovative designs and commitment to quality perfectly align with our mission to provide the best products to our customers.”

PRACTICAL LUXURY

Speaking of wide open roads, that’s exactly where Kuryakyn’s products allow riders to enjoy their bike even more. Its coveted collections—Phantom, Heavy Industry, and Riot Series (among others)—have helped create styling and storage solutions for open-road adventurists. In that way, Kuryakyn products are not just about luxury, but practicality too. Fitting these parts—heated handles, toe rest cruise pegs, floorboards, saddlebags, LED lights, or even a pet palace—will make it harder to decide between your car or SUV and open-air enjoyment.

A RIDER’S IDENTITY

Even though the company has been around for nearly four decades, we get the sense that this is just the beginning for Kuryakyn. Although a vast majority of Kuryakyn customers are V-Twin and cruiser loyalists, its product line is ever-expanding; Its accessories are already adored by riders outside of this core group, including the burgeoning ATV/UTV community. But above all else, what makes Kuryakyn different is that it understands that a motorcycle is more than just a means of transportation—it’s a representation of a rider’s identity. Kuryakyn, like so many of the automotive aftermarket brands we know and love, enables motorcyclists to personalize their bikes as a reflection of themselves. And that, more than anything, helps you show up in style—as Kuryakyn intended.

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