Vetesniks Power Sports
Steady Growth of a Powersports Powerhouse of the Upper Midwest
Motorcycle Mall Adds Ducati to its Dealership Lineup
Motorcycle Mall has added Ducati to its dealership lineup, becoming Northern New Jersey’s source for Ducati-authorized sales, service, and parts. Motorcycle Mall will create an exclusive Ducati floor plan to promote the brand.
Vance & Hines DragonFire Dual Slip-On Exhaust
Vance & Hines’ new DragonFire Dual Slip-On Exhaust for the Can-Am Maverick and Maverick Max help shed weight and add style to unlock more power. Utilizing the stock header system and catalytic converter, this slip-on exhaust offers a throaty tone.
DragonFire HighBacks
According to the company, the deep bucket design forces riders to sit in the seat rather than on it. The HighBack seats are slotted specifically to accommodate full four-point harnesses instead of a lap belt. For those with waist sizes 42 inches and above, there is the HighBack XL version for the RZR.
STI HD3 Wheel Setup
STI’s 14-inch HD3 50-inch trail legal wheel alternative utilizes a 6+1 offset to keep certain Polaris and Can-Am models within 50-inch allowable limits
Maradyne Stoker Heater UTV Series
The steel Stoker heater series is designed to put out 25,000 BTUs per hour and can be mounted on the engine compartment. The kit comes complete with all plumbing, vents and vent tubes needed for each application.
Destination Dealership: Temecula Motorsports
This dealership combats its spread-out customer population by implementing some innovative business ideas.
Motorcycle Mall
This Newark, N.J.-based dealership is a family business with a family atmosphere.
Exploring The Bicycle Cross-Over Market
Biking aficionados have more in common with your regular customers than you might think. After all, the invention of the bicycle served as the foundation for the modern day motorcycle. You might be surprised at the overlap between both markets.
Harley-Davidson’s First Quarter Earnings Rise Sharply
Harley-Davidson Inc.’s (NYSE: HOG) first quarter 2013 diluted earnings per share increased 33.8 percent on higher motorcycle shipments and continued improvement in operating efficiencies, compared to the year-ago period. First quarter net income was $224.1 million on consolidated revenue of $1.57 billion, compared to net income of $172 million in the year-ago period on consolidated revenue of $1.43 billion.
Kuryakyn Releases 2013 Accessories Catalogs
The company will be offering three complete catalogs for 2013: Accessories For Harley-Davidson, Accessories For Goldwing, and Accessories For Metric Bikes (Victory, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Can-Am and Sportbikes). The addition of a specific Goldwing catalog is new for 2013.
RP Advanced Mobile Systems Launches New LTATV Strike and Mobility Vehicles
The first of three vehicles to be announced is the RP Advanced C2 Strike Mobility Commander. This vehicle fills the commander’s needs for a C2/C4 vehicle that is low cost, lightweight and can be deployed by fixed and rotary wing aircraft quickly and easily to the battlefield.
The two additional vehicles will be based on the Can-Am 101 HP Maverick 1000 in both two- and four-passenger configurations. All three vehicles will be unveiled in booth 450 at the upcoming NDIA SOFIC show in Tampa, Fla.
Lazer Star Lights Named Official Lighting Sponsor of 2013 Heartland Challenge Endurance Race
For the second year in a row, Lazer Star Lights will be the official lighting sponsor for the Sixth Annual 2013 Heartland Challenge in Carlisle, Iowa. Regarded as one of the most premier nighttime endurance races in North America, the Heartland Challenge is a 10-hour cross-country race, ran entirely in the dark for both ATVs and UTVs.
MTA Earth X Lithium Battery
The Earth X Lithium Battery is designed to be a drop-in replacement of a standard 12-volt lead acid battery. It has four times the lifespan of a lead acid battery and weighs 70 to 80 percent less. This battery is available for a variety of manufacturers, such as Harley-Davidson, Suzuki, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, Polaris and others.
UTV Market Overview
Call them UTVs, side-by-sides, ROVs or cash cows, the market for these machines has never been stronger.
NADAguides.com Reports Growing Consumer Interest in Trikes, Touring Scooters
Trike motorcycles, which offer more stability and comfort for long rides, are gaining popularity primarily among the baby boomer generation. Additionally, industry sales of touring scooters are up 5.6 percent year-to-date.