Top 5 OEM Updates of 2015
Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec (February issue) Yamaha Motor Corp., USA hosted a rather impromptu media tour in January ostensibly to highlight the company’s UTV manufacturing capabilities in its Newnan, Georgia, plant. It also provided a perfect backdrop to roll out the brand new 2016 Wolverine R-Spec model. Tough to tell which is more impressive! First, a
20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil from AMSOIL
AMSOIL has introduced a new viscosity to round out its line of premium synthetic oils for motorcycles. New AMSOIL 20W-40 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil is the only full-synthetic 20W-40 motorcycle oil on the market, presenting riders a premium alternative to Indian- and Victory-branded semi-synthetic oils.
ASA Electronics Announces New Public Relations Specialist
ASA Electronics has announced the addition of Hannah Birong as its new Public Relations Specialist. Birong oversees content creation as well as public relations for ASA Electronics’ various industries and proprietary brands.
Dowco Guardian Premium Motorcycle Half Cover
Dowco has announced the expansion of its motorcycle cover line with the addition of the new Guardian Premium motorcycle half cover. The premium cover comes in one-size; it’s compact, lightweight, and great for travel.
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Awards 2015 Third Quarter GRANTs
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has announced the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) has contributed more than $40,000 in cash to support two projects reflecting the program’s expanded mission to promote safe, responsible use and open, sustainable access for outdoor recreation.
Klock Werks 2016 Calendar
Klock Werks invites you to not only “Understand the Difference” in the quality and design of its parts, but also “Understand the Difference” in its team, and the new calendar is designed to share that message.
WPS Opens Texas Distribution Warehouse
WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) has announced the opening of its sixth distribution warehouse in the United States, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in the town of Midlothian, Texas.
Seeing Through Tradeshow Dust
The dust has barely settled on the third edition of AIMExpo, and as I write this we are in the midst of kicking up a different kind of dust at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The two shows couldn’t be more different; however, there are some common threads.
MAG Announces Executive Shifts
The Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) has appointed Kevin Strawbridge to head its Retail and Media Groups. The parent company to both online retailers Motorcycle SuperStore and J&P Cycles, as well as Motorcycle-USA.com and “America’s Motorcycle Weekly” CycleNews, recently consolidated its retail operations in Irving, Texas.
The Leatherworks Matching Seats and Saddlebags
The Leatherworks offers matching seats and saddlebags which allows for something besides the standard black. The company can build bags and recover seats with matching leather or it can use the same leather as some of the seat manufacturers to create exactly matching saddlebags.
Walker Fowler Takes 2015 GNCC ATV Title
MSR/N-Fab/AmPro Yamaha’s Walker Fowler proved his mettle at “The Ironman” GNCC finale this weekend. After racing his way up through the ranks for the past decade, Fowler finally won his first XC1 Pro ATV title in Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
Polaris Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Polaris Industries Inc. has reported record third quarter net income of $155.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, an increase of 10 percent from the prior year’s third quarter net income of $140.8 million.
Tucker Rocky Distributing
From Ed Tucker’s humble beginnings selling oil to dealers in Dallas in the late 1960s to Bob Nickell taking over in the 1970s and the acquisitions of leading competitors in the 1980s, contraction in the 1990s right through to last year’s merger with the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), Tucker Rocky Distributing has been deep in the heart of the powersports industry from day 1.
Bahn Pegs
The all-new footpegs from Bahn are engineered with precision-machined styling and real-world functionality thanks to premium form-fitted rubber inserts that significantly reduce vibration.
Suzuki’s Milestone: Celebrating ‘Three Decades Of GSX-R Dominance’ At Indy
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past August, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. honored the GSX-R, one of history’s most significant motorcycle models. Suzuki unveiled a pair of 2016 Commemorative Edition GSX-R1000s that honor 30 years of GSX-R dominance. Hosted by Ralph Sheheen, the voice of motorcycle racing on Fox Sports, the guest list included Kevin
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces Second Quarter GRANT Awards
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, recently announced the second quarter 2015 GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. Nearly $60,000 was contributed this quarter to eight projects.
