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Giant Loop Possibles Pouch and Fender Bag

For 2017, adventure proof packing systems and gear innovator Giant Loop completely redesigned its Possibles Pouch universal tool bag and Fender Bag for dirt bikes.

Auction Action: Pre-Owned Heats Up

As Bob Dylan noted, the times they are a changin’ – and if you aren’t tuned into the pre-owned market, you could be left singing the blues! According to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), new unit sales were off -2.7% for motorcycles and -4.7% for ATVs in 2016. As a direct consequence, the pre-owned space

Right On Target: Club BRP Ski-Doo & Can-Am Edition

The #1 snowmobile manufacturer in the world introduced the 2018 Ski-Doo sleds and a major update to the Can-Am Maverick UTV line-up to more than 1,200 dealers, enthusiasts and media types at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino.

Babbitt’s Online

For some time, Babbitt’s has been a major player on the Arenacross circuit, with Team Babbitt’s Gavin Faith earning the No. 1 plate in 2016. His teammates, Travis Sewell and Jacob Hayes, are cleaning up at stadiums nationwide. When not at the track, the online arm of Babbitt’s sells OEM parts and accessories, as well

Textron Inc. Completes Acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc.

Textron Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc. by means of a short-form merger under Minnesota law. As a result, Arctic Cat has become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Textron.

Court Rules in Favor of Arctic Cat in Patent Litigation Brought by Bombardier Recreational Products

At issue in the case were approximately 44,000 Arctic Cat snowmobiles covering model years 2007 through 2015. BRP had alleged that Arctic Cat’s snowmobiles infringed 56 patent claims.

WPS National Sales Meeting: What’s In A Name?

The name may say Western Power Sports, or WPS as it is commonly known, but it is far from being “only” a western company. While that may have been the case when WPS originally started as a snowmobile parts and accessories distributor in Utah, Nevada and the Pacific Northwest back in 1960, the company has

American Motorcycle Industry Suffers Black Eye

We have been a Victory dealer for more than 15 years and I am still in disbelief. I told somebody this felt like my wife dumped me for a richer man (Indian Motorcycles) and punched me in the gut on her way out the door.

Cernic’s Cycle World

The fans are out of their seats screaming. It’s the last lap and the two frontrunners are swapping the lead like madmen. Round the last turn, taking some air on a whoop, the checkered flag is just ahead… and the guy with the Cernic’s decal wins by a wheel. Although this is only an amateur

ARGO Names New US District Sales Manager

ARGO recently welcomed powersports industry veteran Scott Eilertson to its growing sales team. In his new role as District Sales Manager, Eilertson will be responsible for expanding the brand’s dealership network and growing sales across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and UP Michigan.

Textron To Purchase Arctic Cat In $247 Million All-Cash Deal

Arctic Cat Inc. announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement under which Textron Inc. will acquire Arctic Cat in a cash transaction valued at approximately $247 million, plus the assumption of existing debt.

Anticipating Improved Retail Sales in 2017

Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment remained weak in November. The general theme in the marketplace is that consumer interest was focused on model year 2016 products with large incentives. While the amount of 2016 units on showroom floors were nearly depleted by month end on many models, we

Giant Loop Pronghorn Straps XL

Adventure proof packing and gear systems innovator Giant Loop now offers its Pronghorn Straps in a new one-inch wide XL version, available in 22-inch and 32-inch color coded lengths. These heavy-duty polyurethane straps with stamped aluminum fasteners secure gear on virtually any vehicle.

December AWP Remains In Sync With Prior Year Norms

As 2016 crosses the finish line, Average Wholesale Pricing (AWP) remains in sync with prior years’ norms. Slight upticks occurred in Domestic Cruisers and Side-by-Sides, and slight declines occurred in Metric and Off-Road products. Dealers’ wholesale appetite for product varied across the U.S. in December, but overall these trends are typical for the end of

Printing All the News That Fits: December

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Greek philosopher Heraclitus noted, “The only constant is change!” Seems like the entire powersports industry was in a state of flux in 2016. Mergers, acquisitions and simple cases of the ‘grass is greener’ wanderlust made it tough to tell who the players were without a scorecard this season. From industry veteran Greg Blackwell

American Motorcyclist Association Sanctions Snow Bike Racing

This winter, the American Motorcyclist Association will begin sanctioning the relatively new sport of snow bike racing, which features competition off-road motorcycles modified for snowy terrain.