June 30, 2014
Powersport News
New Polaris Ranger Powers Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electric and Welding Equipment: Fully integrated HIPPO Multipower System provides mobile power
Minneapolis — Polaris Industries has engineered a Polaris Ranger Crew Diesel side-by-side utility vehicle with an integrated multi-power system, a first for vehicles in this category. A flip of a switch allows operators to power hydraulic, pneumatic, elec
June 28, 2014
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PIAA Names Mark Warwick As First-Ever National Sales Manager
Portland, OR – Mark W. Warwick has been appointed to the newly-created position of national sales manager for PIAA Corporation, USA. The appointment is effective as of June 9, and was announced by Rodger Wagner, executive vice president for PIAA Corporati
June 27, 2014
Racing
Robinson, Cecco Podium With Their Scramblers
Minneapolis - Last weekend, Scramblers would run at TORN’s Round 5 in Bulcher, TX, and Round 9 at GNCC’s Snowshoe, in Snowshoe, WV.
June 26, 2014
New Products
G-Force C12 CVT Belt
Gates Corporation offers the Gates G-Force C12 continuously variable transmission (CVT) belt, the market’s first carbon tensile cord CVT belt. Engineered for drop-in performance, the newest addition to the high-performing G-Force CVT belt line features su
June 26, 2014
Powersport News
Associated Press
Missouri To Allow Sunday Motorcycle Sales
Jefferson City, Mo. — Missouri consumers will soon be able to buy motorcycles on Sundays.
June 26, 2014
Racing
Team ITP Wins 10 Classes At Snowshoe GNCC: Simmons top 10 a.m. Amateur finisher; Digby second on Youth podium
Ontario, Calif. - Team ITP-sponsored ATV racers participated at round nine of the 2014 Amsoil Grand National Cross Country, earning 10 wins and 13 podiums in all. Despite the early-morning fog, sticky mud and gnarly terrain at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in
June 25, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Renegade 4x4 Pro Bryan Buckhannon Wins Morning Overall At Snowshoe GNCC: Can-Am 4x4 pilots win four classes in West Virginia
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am Renegade 800R X xc ATV racer Bryan Buckhannon won the 4x4 Pro class and earned the top spot on the morning overall podium at round nine of the 2014 Amsoil Grand National Cross Country racing series. Can-Am amateur 4x4 racers also
June 24, 2014
Powersport News
Kawasaki Unveils 2015 Mule PRO-FXT: The new Kawasaki side-by-side is capable and comfortable, ready for adventure or your toughest jobs
The all-new “King of Mules” is the 2015 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT. This highly capable unit mixes side-by-side versatility with class-leading torque, making it the fastest and most powerful Mule ever. It also has new configurable Trans Cab seating for three o
June 21, 2014
Racing
Goldspeed Racers Earn Two Pro Class Podiums At AMA Round 5
Las Vegas, Nev. - The Wienen Motorsports duo of Chad Wienen and Thomas Brown continued their dominance this past weekend at Briar Cliff MX with a first and third place finish at round five of the AMA ATV Motocross series.
June 20, 2014
Powersport News
From The Kawasaki Duckster To The ?
We got our first opportunity ever to tour Kawasaki’s manufacturing plant in Lincoln, NE, this week and wow, was that a cool experience. You might remember a column we put in Dirt Toys Magazine a few issues back talking about how we really like to watch po
June 20, 2014
Powersport News, Travel
State Officials Address Homeowners' Concerns About White River ATV Park: Opponents of ATV park at White River Lake cite noise and safety concerns; supporters say park will bring fun times, tourist dollars
Spur, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife will incorporate homeowners’ concerns into plans for an all-terrain vehicle park at White River Lake, representatives of the agency told those future neighbors.
June 19, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Raises $15,000 For Charities At Dealer Event: All monies to be donated to honored American Veterans Afield, Feed The Children
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., is donating $15,000 to two of the company’s charitable organization partners: Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and Feed the Children (FTC).
June 19, 2014
Powersport News
ATV Hazards A 'Major Public Health Problem,' Colorado State University Expert Says
Fort Collins, Colo. - An estimated 100,000 people each year seek medical care for injuries sustained in accidents with all-terrain vehicles in the United States, with a notably high death rate among agricultural ATV riders, according to a Colorado State U
June 18, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Chairman, CEO Joins U.S. Bancorp Board Of Directors
Minneapolis – Polaris Industries announced that Scott W. Wine, its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to serve as a director of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), effective July 14, 2014.
June 17, 2014
Racing
Can-Am DS 450 Racers Earn Multiple Podiums : Hetrick second in ATV MX Pro Class; Rastrelli, Higgerson reach Pro-Am podium
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am DS 450 ATV racers earned three total podiums in Pro-level classes at round five of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship Series in Ohio. Joel Hetrick took second in the Pro class, while fellow Can-Am racers Jeffre
June 17, 2014
Powersport News
Suzuki Makes Several Updates On 2015 KingQuad ATVs
Brea, Calif. – Suzuki Motor of America has announced several 2015 Suzuki ATVs will come with a broad range of feature updates.
June 13, 2014
Powersport News
Michael Virtanen, Associated Press
Larger Off-Road Vehicles Would Be Allowed On New York’s Public Trails Under Proposal
Albany, New York — Larger off-road vehicles would be allowed on New York's public trails under legislation advancing in the state Assembly, which has raised an alarm among environmentalists who say it will lead to more erosion and pollution.
June 12, 2014
Powersport News
Reuters
BRP Says New Recreational Vehicle Launches To Boost Second Half
BRP Inc, the maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo watercraft, said it expected a stronger second half as it launches new products and restarts manufacturing at its Queretaro factory in Mexico.
June 12, 2014
Racing
Can-Am Maverick Racers Notch Baja 500, GNCC Wins: Pro ATV riders earn class sweeps at GNCC, NEATV-MX events
Valcourt, Québec, – Can-Am Maverick1000R side-by-side pilot Marc Burnett won Class 19 at the 2014 Tecate SCORE International Baja 500 race held this past weekend in Baja California, Mexico. In Ohio, fellow Maverick racer Kyle Chaney won the XC1 Modified s
June 11, 2014
Powersport News
By David M. Zimmer, Staff Writer, NorthJersey.com
West Milford Council To Discuss ATV Park Potential
Amid a crackdown on illegal off-road vehicle operation, municipal representatives have agreed to gauge the possibility of designating a township-owned property as a safe haven for riders.
June 10, 2014
Racing
ITP Racers Post 7 Wins At Sunset Ridge ATV MX National : Higgerson, Lloyd go 1-2 in Pro-Am class; Rastrelli fifth in Pro class
Ontario, Calif. - ITP ATV motocross racers tallied seven class wins and 16 podiums at round four of the 2014 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series in Walnut, Ill. JB Racing/Can-Am/ITP Pro Jeffrey Rastrelli was fifth in the Pro class on Satur
June 10, 2014
Powersport News
KYMCO Unveils New Smaller Side-By-Side, ATV With EPS
KYMCO made good on its word from last year when company officials told us that the company would introduce a vehicle with electric power steering this model year.
June 05, 2014
Powersport News
Yamaha Announces All-New 2015 Viking VI Side-by-Side: Room for six with Yamaha performance and durability; assembled in USA
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., announces a new utility side-by-side (SxS) vehicle: the all-new 2015 Viking VI EPS six-person SxS. The extended cab Viking VI combines Yamaha performance and durability with the comfort and convenience of a Vi
June 04, 2014
Powersport News
SxSPerformance.com’s Annual Night Ride
SxSperformance.com is once again hosting a night ride. You can join them at Truckhaven in Ocotillo Wells, CA, for their 3rd annual night ride June 21.
June 02, 2014
Powersport News
Quick Spin Through Eastern Idaho’s Big Hole Mountains
We managed to find a few hours last Friday away from the office and decided the best way to use that time was to go off-roading in the Big Hole Mountains of eastern Idaho.
June 02, 2014
Racing
ITP Racers Win 8 Classes at Mountaineer Run GNCC: Chaney, Farr, Hendershot earn XC1 Modified SxS class podium
Ontario, Calif. - Team ITP-sponsored ATV and side-by-side racers won eight classes and earned 14 total podiums, including a sweep of the XC1 Modified SxS class, at round seven of the Amsoil Grand National Cross Country series in West Virginia. ITP-backed
