Polaris Reports 18 Percent Fourth Quarter Increase in ’17
Polaris Industries Inc. has reported record fourth quarter 2017 sales of $1.431 billion, up 18 percent from $1.218 billion for the fourth quarter of 2016.
Harley-Davidson Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Up, Full-Year 2017 Retail Motorcycle Sales Down
Harley’s worldwide retail motorcycle sales were down 6.7 percent in 2017 compared to 2016. U.S. retail sales decreased 8.5 percent and international retail sales were down 3.9 percent.
Sweetwater Harley-Davidson Sold to Mark Smith
Performance Brokerage Services has announced the sale of Sweetwater Harley-Davidson in National City, California from mother and daughter, Marianna and Anastasia Polles to Mark Smith, the second dealership he has purchased in California in the past 2 months.
Zero Motorcycles Forms Exclusive Partnership with Northpoint Commercial Finance
Northpoint will be the financier of Zero’s dealer network across the United States and Canada.
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Celebrates 10 Years, Tops $3.5 Million in Funding and Support
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI), the powersports industry’s premier access program dedicated to ensuring outdoor recreation opportunities for future generations, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2018.
Harley-Davidson To Debut Snow Hill Climb at 2018 X Games
In an X Games first, Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb will make its debut at X Games Aspen as a medaled event alongside ski, snowboard and other action-sports competitions. The new medal sport will close out X Games Aspen 2018, which airs January 25-28 on ESPN and ABC.
Honda of Houston Set to Close after 24 Years
In a recent Instagram post, Honda of Houston announced that after 24 years it has decided to close its doors. The single line Honda-only powersports dealer had a positive impact on their region that included support of several top motocross racers.
Ducati Delivered 55,871 Bikes to Customers Worldwide in 2017, Up 1.3% in U.S.
In the USA – which remains Ducati’s biggest market – deliveries were up by 1.3%, with unit sales totaling 8,898.
BMW Motorrad USA Outperforms Industry in 2017, Still Down Slightly
BMW Motorrad reported sales of 13,546 motorcycles for 2017, down just 1.3% from the 13,730 motorcycles sold in 2016. However, despite the slight downturn, BMW outpaced the rest of the motorcycle industry (which was down 3.2%) and its relevant competition (which was down 6.3%).
Dudley Perkins Harley Davidson Has New Owner
Performance Brokerage Services, a new car and Harley-Davidson dealership broker has announced the sale of Dudley Perkins Co. Harley-Davidson in South San Francisco, California from Janet Perkins to Rich Gargano and Cliff Chester.
Ski-Doo Announces Two New 2018 Models and Next-Generation Rotax 600R E-TEC Engine
BRP solidifies its leadership position with the introduction of two new Ski-Doo snowmobiles and a next-generation Rotax E-TEC engine.
Husqvarna to Factory Fill with MOTOREX, Extends Partnership with ProTaper
Husqvarna Motorcycles announced that it will exclusively use MOTOREX oils for all models that roll off their production lines. The manufacturer also extended its sponsorship agreement with ProTaper for its racing and production machines.
