Victory Motorcycles to Race Prototype E-Bike at Isle of Man TT
Victory Racing will compete in the Isle of Man TT electric class, marking the first time that Victory Motorcycles has entered a professional motorcycle-racing event in Europe and raced an electric motorcycle. Parker, manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, is providing the race-proven, high performance GVM PMAC motors for both machines.
Zero Looks For Opportunity in Europe’s Largest Motorcycle Market
Zero has been laying the groundwork for its expansion into what export.gov cites as Europe’s largest market for motorcycles over 50cc.
Harley Seeks International Rider Input on Project LiveWire
Building on the excitement of Project LiveWire’s debut last year, select consumers in Asia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. will have an opportunity to ride and provide feedback on the bike, helping to guide the development of the new motorcycle, beginning this week with events at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit.
Polaris Acquires Hammerhead Off-Road Vehicles Business
Polaris Industries Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire HH Investment Limited (dba, Hammerhead). Hammerhead manufactures gasoline powered go-karts, light utility vehicles, and electric utility vehicles in Shanghai, China.
Polaris Acquires Brammo’s Electric Motorcycle Business
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced it has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. Polaris will be the lead investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle powertrains. The two companies will leverage Polaris’ position in the global powersports industry
XY Powersports 30D Electric Side-by-Side
This offering from XY Powersports is powered by a 48V 3.8KW separately excited motor with a 6V 225Ah deep cycle low-maintenance battery, 48V 275A programmable multi-mode controller and a wide power supply 48V 25A smart charger.