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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.

ATVs and Utilities Segments Up, Off-Road Lead Decline

Dramatic drop-offs in September across all motorcycle and powersports segments continue a several month long trend.

Oversupply of ATVs Causes Unusual Drop, Other Segments Up

Prices continue to inch upwards again this month. The surprising part is that the increases are by much smaller amounts than we have historically seen for this time of year. All of the bike segments are up by less than 1 percent. Cruisers and off-road bikes are up by .9 percent, on/off-road bikes are up

Yamaha to Produce 2013 Red Utility ATVs at Georgia Facility

Red versions of Yamaha’s popular utility ATV models, including the Grizzly 700 FI EPS, Grizzly 550 FI EPS and Grizzly 450 EPS, should start arriving at dealers before the end of the year.

Saddlemen SaddleSkins for ATVs

SaddleSkins for ATV applications are offered in a variety of colors to match your rider’s style. These replacement covers are made of high-quality, double-stitched vinyl with an optional “grippy” version available for certain vehicle models.

ATVs, Utility Vehicles Show Pricing Strength

This increase is in marked contrast to last month, where these segments saw only minimal rise in value, which is highly unusual for the time of year. Snowmobiles continue to inch upwards as winter approaches, while values for various bikes begin to decline.

Upgraded Lighting for Harleys and ATVs

PIAA is now introducing an upgraded 881 bulb that offers substantially more illumination than the stock bulb, with no additional power draw.

Polaris Gets Contracts to Supply Military ATVs, Side-by-Sides

Polaris Industries has announced the company received three separate awards exceeding $12 million dollars to supply MV700 ATVs, MVRS700 Side-by-Side vehicles and associated spare parts to the U.S. military and its allies.

Scooters and ATVs See Values on the Rise

Rest of Market Sees Falling Numbers

Study: Yamaha ATVs, Side-by-Sides Have Best Drivetrain Durability

Yamaha has long touted its ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles as being the toughest of their kind, and now a third party study conducted by ADP Lightspeed has proved that claim. More specifically, the ADP Lightspeed study shows that Yamaha has the most durable belt driven drivetrain in the industry.

Yamaha Announces 2012 YFZ450R, Raptor 90 and Custom Graphics for ATVs

Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., has announced its 2012 YFZ450R sport model and Raptor 90 youth ATVs. The company also announced an industry-first custom graphics kit option for all 2012 sport ATV models.

STI HD2 Alloy Wheel for ATVs

STI Tire & Wheel continues to bring the next generation in one-piece wheel engineering to the marketplace with the release of the all-new HD2 wheel.

CPSC Terminates ATV Action Plan for SunL Group Youth ATVs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the termination of the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Action Plan for SunL Group, Inc., of Irving, Texas. As of March 30, 2011, importers and distributors cannot import or distribute any ATV subject to the SunL Group ATV Action Plan. The company was an importer and distributor of gas and electric scooters, dirt bikes, ATVs and go-karts.

387 X Wheel for ATVs and UTVs

From the woods to the mud to the sand, the new 387 X wheel from Moose Utility Division is built to meet the needs of the ATV/UTV enthusiast.

Lead Testing Requirement For Youth ATVs Delayed Until November

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has decided to hold off on requiring third-party testing and certification of youth-sized all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) for lead content until Nov. 27, 2011, the All-Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVA) reports.

Suzuki Introduces Its 2011 Line of Motorcycles and ATVs

Suzuki’s array of 2011 motorcycles and ATVs offers something for all riders. Whether a rider wants to cruise the open road, discover a new trail, commute to work or set a new lap record at the track – Suzuki has a 2011 motorcycle or ATV for every type of rider.