Shifting Gears: March 2015
Editor-at-Large Robin Hartfiel is our tabloid reporter when it comes to finding out who is on the move in the powersports industry. Robin’s many years of experience in the market and hundreds of industry contacts means he usually knows what is happening before anyone else.
Profile: MTA Distributing
If you took a look at MTA Distributing today, you’d probably never guess the company started out as a Goodyear motorcycle tire distributor and is one of the oldest Bridgestone powersports distributors in America, but that’s where it all began.
Giant Loop Named Exclusive NA Distributor for Rally Raid Products Honda CB500X Adventure Kit
Giant Loop has been designated as the exclusive North American distributor for the new Rally Raid Products off-highway CB-X Adventure kit for the Honda CB500X. UK-based Rally Raid Products designed and manufactures the CB-X Adventure kit.
Yuasa Offers Free Battery Technical Manual to Powersport Techs and Owners
Yuasa Battery Inc. has created a free, downloadable technical manual that will enable technicians and owners alike to find answers to any battery-related questions that might arise. The 28-page manual offers in-depth information about powersport batteries.
Car or Motorcycle? Either Way the Polaris Slingshot is on Target
Is it a motorcycle with an extra wheel? Maybe it is a reverse trike? Is it a car missing a wheel or is it the creation of an entirely new category?
Harley-Davidson Breaks Ground on Permanent Sturgis ‘Rally Point’
Harley-Davidson and the city of Sturgis traded-in gilded shovels and ceremonial hard hats for revving motorcycles and open-face helmets to break ground, or more accurately, tear it up to start construction of The Harley-Davidson Rally Point, the city’s new permanent year-round space for riders.
GE Capital Launches Dealer Insights Portal
GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance has launched Dealer Insights, an online portal designed to give motorsports dealers relevant information on inventory, demographics and financing to help guide business decisions.
Yamaha Launches 2015 National Hunting and Fishing Day Sweepstakes
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA is supporting the National Hunting and Fishing Day again in 2015, and this year is giving away the all-new Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec in Hunter Green through an online sweepstakes at: www.yamahaoutdoors.com/nhfday.
Kuryakyn Announces John Kear as New Director of Sales for International Business
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC has named John Kear its new director of sales, international business. Kear will be responsible for developing new and existing distribution and dealer networks.
Wolf, Scanlon Assume P&L Responsibility for Snowmobiles, Slingshot Respectively
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that the responsibilities of retiring Vice President of Snowmobiles and Slingshot, Mike Jonikas, will be divided between two roles. Chris Wolf, currently general manager, Snowmobiles, will be promoted to vice president of that business, and Craig Scanlon will fill the role of vice president, Slingshot.
Ducati Dream Tour Enrollment Now Open
Preparations are complete for the 2015 edition of the Ducati Dream Tour which incorporates a series of three-day travel experiences put together specifically to enable riders to enjoy the emotions of riding a Ducati while exploring the most exciting and beautiful roads of the Tuscan-Emilian hills and mountains.
Triumph Announces 2015 Race Plans and Partners Purchase Program
Triumph Motorcycles has announced that its racing plans this season will include AMA Pro Flat Track, MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series and the Canadian Superbike Championship.
