The UTV World Championship Returns to Laughlin, Nevada
As the 2016 Polaris RZR UTV World Championship Powered By Monster Energy kicks off in Laughlin, Nevada this week, more than 200 teams pre-entered in the race. With more than $100,000 in cash and prizes on the line, the top UTV racers in the world are out in force.
Rollin’ Fast Announces Grand Opening Event
Rollin’ Fast Indian Motorcycle of Lebanon has announced the opening of its new location on Route 22 in Lebanon, New Jersey (Hunterdon County). The dealership will be celebrating its expansion and renovation with a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, February 20th from 9am-5pm.
Dealers Report ‘Sluggish’ Growth in November
According to our survey of powersports dealers, November was a month of relatively sluggish demand trends across North America. Specifically, the strong sales trends that dealers experienced during the spring and summer months of 2015 was a thing of the past.
Victory Lets the Sparks Fly
The two new concepts from Victory include the “Ignition,” which was unveiled at EICMA in November, and the “Combustion,” which was recently unveiled in New York. The two bikes offer a whole new take on a what a modern muscle bike could be.
SSV Works UTV Audio Solutions
SSV Works now offers mobile audio installers OEM quality speaker and subwoofer integration solutions for powersports vehicles. SSV Works molded fiberglass speaker enclosures are vehicle specific and the speaker pods are available unloaded providing unique, time-saving and cost effective solutions for custom audio installs.
DragonFire EVO Harness
The EVO Harness By DragonFire is the first truly engineered off-road restraints that revolutionized the way people think about protection. From the fully adjustable sternum strap to the micro-suede collar trim and plush padding of the hip straps, this is the evolution of harness technology.
Indian Motorcycle and Red Wing Shoes Boots
Indian Motorcycle announced it has partnered with Red Wing Shoes to create the new limited-edition “Red Wing Shoes Collection” of fine, handcrafted American motorcycle boots.
Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s Partner on Branded Indian Chief Vintage
Indian Motorcycle has joined forces with the Jack Daniel Distillery to create a limited-run, collector’s-edition Jack Daniel’s-branded 2016 Indian Chief Vintage motorcycle. The collaboration commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Jack Daniel Distillery, which was registered in 1866.
Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff Elected to 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors
Eric Anderson, Kris Odwarka and Jim Woodruff have been elected by the members of the Motorcycle Industry Council to serve on the 2016/2017 MIC Board of Directors. Paul Vitrano has been selected by Polaris Industries Inc. to be their representative on the MIC Board of Directors. This will be VROOM Network Founder & President Eric
Elio Motors’ Sound System to be Assembled in the US
Elio Motors is developing an enclosed three-wheeled vehicle with a targeted base price of $6,800 that will get up to 84 MPG. Elio Motors’ personal mobile audio system will be assembled in the United States by MTX Audio.
AMSOIL Monster Jam UTV Sweepstakes
AMSOIL and Monster Jam are giving away a Polaris RZR 900 in the AMSOIL Monster Jam UTV Sweepstakes. Contestants can enter via hard-copy entry form at any Monster Jam featuring the AMSOIL Series events or online.
16 Things To Watch For In 2016
…As We Turn the Page on a Solid Year [dropcap]B[/dropcap]efore we turn the page to 2016, it is important to take stock of what happened in 2015. There was no shortage of stories across the powersports landscape in the past year, including Harley’s struggles; Polaris’ inability to keep pace with the demand for the Indian
Destination Dealership Top 5
Bob’s BMW (February issue) One part motorcycle dealership, one part vintage motorcycle museum and one part online/mail order new, classic, vintage and used motorcycle parts store, Bob’s BMW located in Jessup, Maryland, adds up to a 100 percent successful dealership. Store owner Bob Henig started out modestly by selling used BMW motorcycle parts from his
Best of 2015 Pit Pass
Crashing Shoei’s Top Secret Hornet X2 Pre-Launch Party (January issue, page 56) A couple days before the North American premier of Shoei’s newest helmet at the International Motorcycle Show in Washington, DC, a “top-secret” pre-launch press event was held in the wilds of Southern California… literally. The San Diego Zoo Safari Park played host to
DragonFire and Weller Racing RZR Performance Kits
DragonFire has combined its years of winning with another winner, Weller Racing, to create a complete performance package for the Polaris RZR. Everything you need is in one box, pre-tuned and ready to go.
Indian Motorcycle’s Veterans Charity Ride Donates Custom Indian Scout to Wounded Marine
Indian Motorcycle recently announced its continuing sponsorship of the Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis for 2016 and is expanding its level of sponsorship this year. A veteran from the inaugural event was surprised with the gift of a customized Indian Scout.
