Can-Am Comes Out With a Bumper Crop For 2015
Two New Outlanders & Updates To UTVs Put BRP in the Driver’s Seat
BIG News From Triumph
Recidivism Returns
By Land and by Sea: Sport Amphibian Manufacturer to Expand Dealer Network
In February, Gibbs Sports Amphibians, based in Auburn Hills, Mich., held a press conference in Detroit’s Renaissance Center to discuss the brand’s plans for 2014.
History in the Making: Husqvarna is Back!
It was a dream weekend designed to wow dealers. Starting with a trip to the San Diego Supercross, a ribbon cutting at the brand new facility, wining and dining (at a winery, no less) and concluding with a chance to ride the entire 2014 range of new Mattighofen-made Husqvarna models, it really was an opportunity to see history in the making.
Yamaha Unveils Industry-First PWC Buyback, Lease Programs
Yamaha continues to explore new avenues to promote personal watercraft ownership. Last year, the brand introduced the industry’s first certified pre-owned (CPO) program, which allowed consumers the opportunity to buy a pre-owned PWC with the peace-of-mind that comes with a full factory warranty. In late December 2013, the company was at it again, unveiling two
Sea-Doo Introduces Budget-Priced Spark
The Spark from Sea-Doo features an entirely new design built from a unique materia. Brand hopes to “reignite” industry sales with $4,999 starting price.
Kawasaki Unveils More Powerful, More Feature-Rich Ultras
While rumors of the brand’s departure from the market were indeed off the mark, so too were the hints of something radically new for 2014. Instead, Kawasaki chose to once again build on its proven strengths, bringing back both the existing STX-15F and Ultra LX, and tweaking the rest of the Ultra line both in terms of horsepower and amenities.
ATVs and Utilities Segments Up, Off-Roads Lead Decline
For September, prices in most segments we cover in the motorcycle and powersports market are down in a rather dramatic fashion.
ATV And UTV Sales See Expected Seasonal Increases
As expected, the powersports market is currently undergoing a change in focus from selling street bikes and watercraft, which are warm weather units, to selling ATVs and utility vehicles as cooler fall weather approaches. Prices declined again during July, and the pace at which they are dropping for most segments has picked up compared to June.
QuadSki Looking To Build Momentum Into 2014
The Gibbs Sports Amphibians QuadSki, a vehicle that once seemed more like a prop for a James Bond movie than a real production unit, continues to defy expectations. Part ATV and part PWC, the versatile crossover powered by a 1.3-liter BMW engine can transition from land to water in a matter of seconds and achieve
V-Twins Buck Downward Trend In Used Unit Values
What has been happening within the motorcycle and powersports market during the past month? Prices in the powersports market have peaked for the year. The normal high point for motorcycle and powersports pricing usually occurs around July 4 — before that, prices generally rise. After that, they begin to decline as dealers sell off their
Yamaha Wraps Up Trade-In Program Aimed to Garner More Buyers
In June, the manufacturer launched a rather unique, one-month-long trade-in allowance promotion aimed at encouraging owners of any brand of personal watercraft to trade up to a new 2012 or 2013 WaveRunner.