Parts Unlimited 2016 Off-Road Catalog
The 2016 Parts Unlimited Off-Road Catalog features all-new products, a new Bike Accessories section and all the tried-and-true parts and accessories needed for continued sales dominance.
Genuine Scooters Celebrates 10 Years of Buddy
Genuine Scooters has announced a national contest to win a limited edition 50cc scooter in celebration of its 10-year anniversary selling its successful line of Buddy scooters.
Don’t Wing It: Q&A Tips and Techniques for Interviewing
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite what some HR professionals would have you believe, there is not one correct method of interviewing potential job candidates. Everyone has their own methods that work for them, especially in the powersports industry! I’m a big fan of taking bits and pieces of different styles of interviewing and making them your own. I remember
ATV/UTV Market Overview
Opportunity is Knocking [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he final 2015 sales numbers have just been tabulated by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) and the result is… drum roll please… FLAT. Okay, no real surprise to the dealers in the trenches. At just under 730,000 units the grand total of motorcycle and ATV sales combined was actually up 2.2% over
Michelin Anakee Wild Dual-Sport Tire
Michelin has launched its Anakee Wild, a radial tire designed for big trail bikes meant for both on- and off-road use. Initially the tire will launch with four radial sizes, including those equipping the “flagship” bike in this category, the BMW R 1200 GS.
Shifting Gears: February 2016
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he portable jump-starter and rechargeable battery pack experts Weego continue to charge into the powersports market, hiring industry veteran Jon Kluiter. As the company’s new channel sales manager, Kluiter will handle business development and sales management for the marine, automotive, powersports and industrial channels, plus all international business. He is Weego’s third major addition to
NORRA Mexican 1000 Adds Stock UTV Class for 2016
UTV classes benefit from a $1000 reduction in entry fees for 2016 and with the newly created stock class, anyone with a stock or slightly modified UTV can compete after installing window safety nets and 5-point seat harnesses.
STI Supports UTV World Championships
STI Tire & Wheel will support the 2016 Polaris RZR UTV World Championship powered by Monster Energy in Laughlin, Nevada. As an Official Sponsor of the 2nd annual event, STI Tire & Wheel will be on site with product displays, and will award new STI Tire & Wheel products to winners of the event’s Family Poker Run.
Can-Am: Creating A Market
Crashing The Party At Can-Am’s F3 Launch Can-Am recognizes that a significant number of its buyers are not motorcyclists adding a wheel, but outdoor-adventure people subtracting a wheel, and looking for an open-air experience. The F3 can be a sedate, stable touring platform that just plain won’t fall over, or it can be ridden in
AJP Plants a Stake in U.S. Dirt Bike Market
Offering dealers chance to carry a quality bike at a competitive price point [dropcap]S[/dropcap]cott Armstrong got his start as a small independent dealer in the Northeast that catered to enduro riders and off-road adventurers. His shop sold mostly “exotic” bikes and accessories, but he always wanted to do something on a bigger scale. Then came
Roland Sands Design Races SuperHooligan Scout into U.S. Venues
Roland Sands Design is inviting riders ready for handlebar-to-handlebar flat track racing to join them in a series of SuperHooligan events across the U.S. Team RSD will race custom SuperHooligan Indian Scout Sixty racers that made their debut at the “Superprestigio of the Americas” in Las Vegas last year.
AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship to Take Place July 1-6
The 2016 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship is scheduled for July 1-6 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill.
Metzeler Unveils “Fast Fifty” Tire Promotion
Metzeler has announced a special, limited-time promotion that provides motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to receive a $50 prepaid VISA card. The offer is valid for qualifying Metzeler non-race, non-motocross motorcycle tires purchased as a set (a front and a rear), in any combination, from participating Metzeler dealers nationwide.
Harley-Davidson Announces Two New Bikes
At X Games Aspen, Harley-Davidson unveiled the Low Rider S and the Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations Pro Street Breakout motorcycles – two additions to its 2016 model-year lineup, which is the most powerful collection of cruisers in the brand’s 113-year history.
Pirelli Announces New Tire Promotion for Monster Energy Supercross Race Fans
Within 30 days of attending select Monster Energy Supercross events, fans purchasing a set (a front and a rear) of Pirelli Scorpion motorcycle tires in any combination and providing proof of attendance, and proof of purchase, may be eligible to receive a Pirelli-branded Leatherman Wingman by mail.
Arctic Cat Releases New Mid-Year Models
The mid year product lineup has arrived from Arctic Cat. The biggest news is the introduction of the 2017 HDX 700 XT Crew. The HDX Crew features two sculpted bench rows of seating, accommodating up to six occupants.
