Polaris Reports Q2 2017 Results, Beats Expectations
Sales for the second quarter of 2017 increased 21% to $1,364.9 million; adjusted sales increased 20% to $1,358.8 million, slightly ahead of expectations.
Universal Powersports Diagnostic Scan Tool
The Motorscan 6050, available from The Carlson Company, is a diagnostic scan tool for motorcycles, dirt bikes, scooters, ATVs and UTVs with OEM-level coverage of 45 major brands, 2,000+ models and over 7,000 systems.
Kawasaki Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the MULE
Evolved from a simple napkin sketch to a purpose built two-seat utility vehicle, Kawasaki revolutionized the side-x-side utility vehicle segment with the introduction of the MULE 1000, 30 years ago.
AIMExpo: SxS and ATV Exhibitors Will Have Big Presence in Columbus
More than 50 companies will fill the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio from Sept. 21-24, making it the strongest showing of four-wheeled vehicles, accessories and gear yet seen at the industry’s premier motorcycle and greater powersports expo.
CFMOTO Expands U.S. Headquarters in Minneapolis
The expansion includes a redesigned warehouse, shipping department and office areas along with a new dedicated showroom for products.
Q&A With MAG CEO Andy Graves
In a follow up to our Executive Interview in May with Tucker Rocky President Eric Cagle, we spoke to MAG’s CEO Andy Graves to ask some questions that were outside of Eric’s realm.
Big Gun EXO Stainless Series Exhaust
Over a year of testing with leading race teams has culminated into the release of the most rugged Big Gun Exhaust system to date. EXO Stainless is offered for most side-x-sides and many of the utility and sport utility ATVs.
Philips MotoVision, Vision Moto Powersports Lighting
Lumileds, a subsidiary of Royal Philips, offers a line of advanced headlight bulbs for motorcycles, scooters, and powersports vehicles. Philips MotoVision and Vision Moto are breakthroughs in lighting safety for all types of two-wheeled motor vehicles as well as ATVs and UTVs.
Slight Uptick in Retail Sales Environment
Our latest survey of powersports dealers indicates that the retail sales environment improved sequentially in the month of April. It appears that after starting off slowly (in part due to unfavorable weather conditions), sell-through trends picked up as the month progressed and comparisons eased (lapping the Polaris stop-sale last April). Now that Can-Am’s Maverick X3
Shifting Gears (June): Printing All The News That Fits
Former director of federal affairs in the MIC, SVIA and ROHVA Government Relations Office, Duane Taylor is now executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC). “We are excited that Duane’s leadership at NOHVCC will help our joint goal of furthering a positive future for responsible OHV recreation,” says his former boss, MIC
STI Enduro XT/S Tire
With its dual steel belts, the all-new Enduro XT/S tire from STI provides high-performance traction plus superior puncture resistance and longer tread life.
Kawasaki Agrees to $5.2 Million Penalty for Failure to Report Defective ROVs to CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., of Japan, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., have agreed to pay a $5.2 million civil penalty.
Klock Werks Flare Windshield for Polaris RZR
Klock Werks enters the UTV market with the UTV Flare Windshield for Polaris RZR. The Flare Windshield design features “hips” at the outer edge of the shield that re-route air, and the “flip” at the top is designed to kick the air up and back as clean, less turbulent air for driver and passenger.
Houser Racing Partners with Get Financing
Houser Racing’s customers now have a financing option to allow them to get all of the products they need to outfit their ATV or UTV and manage one low monthly payment, as the company recently announced it will begin offering flexible financing terms through Get Financing.
Apparel Pro: Dual Sport / Modular Lids
Like a lot of motorcycle enthusiasts, I am one of those riders who is forever on the lookout for that new moto item that will revolutionize my riding. It’s a never-ending search for that one product, which has multiple uses and will therefore cut down on the weight of my luggage, solve multiple problems and/or
Shifting Gears (May): Printing All The News That Fits
Building a better mousetrap? Tucker Rocky has brought supply chain management specialist Dan Bradley onboard as VP of operations. In his new role, Bradley will apply his 25 years of experience with parts distribution facilities and logistics networks to stabilize and refine the company’s distribution operations, ensuring that dealers get the right part, at the