Car or Motorcycle? Either Way the Polaris Slingshot is on Target
Is it a motorcycle with an extra wheel? Maybe it is a reverse trike? Is it a car missing a wheel or is it the creation of an entirely new category?
Wolf, Scanlon Assume P&L Responsibility for Snowmobiles, Slingshot Respectively
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that the responsibilities of retiring Vice President of Snowmobiles and Slingshot, Mike Jonikas, will be divided between two roles. Chris Wolf, currently general manager, Snowmobiles, will be promoted to vice president of that business, and Craig Scanlon will fill the role of vice president, Slingshot.
Indian Recalls Some 2015 Scouts Because of Brake Master Cylinder Issue
Indian Motorcycle Company is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to February 13, 2015 due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder.
DragonFire Brings Home UTV World Championship Hardware
Nearly 125 of the top UTV racers in the country turned out for the first ever Best In The Desert UTV World Championship in Laughlin, Nevada, this weekend. DragonFire-sponsored racer Lacrecia Beurrier stepped up to the Unlimited UTV Pro class for the World Championship and took a step onto the podium as well.
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
Tech Tips: Repairing and Servicing Fuji 400, 450, 500 and 550cc Engines
Many of the engines that power Polaris ATVs are liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC 4-stroke units manufactured by Fuji. The 400, 450 and 500cc engines are nearly identical outside of bore and stroke. The newer 550 engine is updated, but some of these tips still apply. The 570 engine has a DOHC head and is unrelated for
Polaris Recalls Slingshot Due To Defective Ball Bearings
A letter was recently sent to dealers from the Slingshot team detailing the issue with the safety recall. Dealers have been told not to deliver any additional vehicles until repairs have been made so that it is safe to drive. Below is the content of that letter: Dear Slingshot dealer, Safety and quality are the
Polaris Opens Manufacturing Facility in Poland
Polaris Industries Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Opole, Poland. The 345,000-square-foot facility will be the first Polaris plant dedicated to manufacturing off-road vehicles outside of North America.