The Wiseco ATV Motocross National Championship Welcomes Returning Sponsors for 2017
The longest running ATV series continues to have a whole host of companies behind it, that all fully support America’s most prestigious ATV Motocross National Championship.
BRP Wins Ninth NMMA Innovation Award with Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX Watercraft
BRP won its record-setting ninth NMMA Innovation Award at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show for its new Sea-Doo SPARK TRIXX. The TRIXX model is based on the Sea-Doo SPARK, but with added features that offer a fun new way to play on the water.
CFMOTO: The Sweet Spot In The Showroom
CFMOTO Finding Success as a Top Value Brand In a maturing industry like powersports, manufacturers have a tough job trying to find a place in the market. For some, that means always going bigger – a turbocharged 170 horsepower engine today, 190 horsepower tomorrow – for others, 50 years in the industry has gotten customers
Cernic’s Cycle World
The fans are out of their seats screaming. It’s the last lap and the two frontrunners are swapping the lead like madmen. Round the last turn, taking some air on a whoop, the checkered flag is just ahead… and the guy with the Cernic’s decal wins by a wheel. Although this is only an amateur
Thumpstar is Back and Looking to Have a Big Year in 2017
In January 2017, Thumpstar extended its offering to include the TSB 125cc, TSX 125cc LEM, TSX-C 140cc and TSR-C 160cc models. Thumpstar is also currently establishing a dealer network and building a state-of-the-art parts availability system.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff
A proposed tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today, February 15, 2017. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff.
Kinderhook Acquires Performance Motorsports International, Forms Race Winning Brands
Kinderhook Industries, LLC has announced the formation of a new performance parts platform, Race Winning Brands through the acquisition of Performance Motorsports International from Dover Corporation. Kinderhook has acquired JE Pistons, Wiseco, Innovate Motorsports, K1 and ProX Racing as a result of the deal with PMI.
J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show Crowns ‘King of the Builders’
The competition ran through all seven IMS shows and awarded over $57,000 dollars in cash and prizes at the championship round in Chicago and also named Nick Beaulieu as the 2017 “King of the Builders.”
Yamaha Dry Sump Maintenance Tips
Many Yamaha sport quads use a dry sump oil system. A dry sump system stores engine oil in a remote oil tank instead of a deep crankcase oil sump in a wet sump engine. This makes the crankcase smaller and allows for the engine to be mounted lower in the frame. The disadvantage is a
Harley-Davidson’s New Road King Special
Swapping chrome for black and powered by the muscular Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine, the new Road King Special motorcycle pushes Harley-Davidson’s touring line in a dramatic new styling direction, expressing a contemporary perspective on the classic Road King model.
American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff
American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Yamaha and Yoshimura Expand Y-Series Product Line
Yamaha Parts and Accessories has announced its Y-Series exhaust systems, manufactured in collaboration with Yoshimura R&D of America will be expanding the line-up of high performance, emissions-compliant, slip-on exhaust systems.
Kawasaki Jet Ski SX-R Watercraft Prepared to Race in 2017
As excitement continues to build for the Kawasaki Jet Ski SX-R personal watercraft, racing sanctioning bodies around the globe are announcing eligibility for the four-stroke stand-up in 2017.
Arctic Cat Releases 2017 VLX 700 4X4
The 2017 Arctic Cat VLX 700 4×4 is tough on dirt and easy on your wallet; thanks to the VLX’s ideal blend of performance, durability and value.
Sena Calvary Bluetooth Integrated Helmet
Sena Technologies, Inc. has released the new Cavalry Helmet. The Cavalry is a motorcycle half-helmet with Bluetooth technology integrated to meet the connectivity needs of those motorcycle riders who prefer the low-profile helmet style.
Record-Setting Year for Cobra Moto
From Daytona Beach to the Mini Os, with a class-sweeping effort at Loretta’s in between, 2016 goes into the books as one of the best competition years in Cobra Moto history.
