Honda Announces, Yamaha Displays EPS for ATVs
June 30, 2006
On Friday, June 23, American Honda announced that Honda R&D Japan developed “the world’s first Electric Power Steering (EPS) system for ATVs.” Two days later, on June 25, Yamaha Motor Corp. USA showed dealers the 2007 Grizzly 700 FI Automatic 4×4 – a unit featuring Yamaha Electric... Read more »
Japan’s Cycle Production Up 5.5% in May
June 30, 2006
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) says Japan’s four main motorcycle manufacturers produced 125,577 units in May, up 6,506 units or 5.5 percent compared to the production of 119,071 units in May 2005. JAMA says Honda produced 40,561 units in May 2006, down from 43,987 units produced... Read more »
SMT Acquires Advanced Tubing Technologies, Inc.
June 30, 2006
Samuel Manu-Tech Inc. (SMT) has acquired Advanced Tubing Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of tight-tolerance structural tubing components and assemblies for the powersports and transportation industries in North America. SMT is an industrial products and technology company producing a wide range of... Read more »
UTV Access Studied
June 30, 2006
Recreational UTV riders will be gaining access to more trails around the nation, although the long-term future of such riding is still a question mark. Wisconsin and Minnesota are each allowing some UTV access to public trails. Later this summer, Wisconsin is expected to start a pilot program in about... Read more »
KTM Hires New Racing Director for North America
June 30, 2006
KTM North America has announced plans to enter into AMA 450cc Motocross competition in 2007 and the 450cc Supercross class in 2008, and plans to do it with a new racing director. Kurt Nicoll has been appointed as Racing Director for KTM North America, charged with leading the entire North American Off... Read more »
Yamaha Reveals Product for 2007
June 27, 2006
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA showed a number of new products scheduled for 2007 at the company’s annual dealer meeting, held June 25 and 26 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. On display were Yamaha ATVs, off-road motorcycles, scooters and Star motorcycles, including a new VStar 1300. Read about Yamaha’s plans... Read more »
Piaggio Launches ‘Vespatition’
June 27, 2006
Piaggio Group Americas has launched an online petition called the “Vespatition”, a new initiative that calls for the development and support of adequate street-legal parking spaces and facilities for all two-wheel vehicles. Scooter owners and two-wheel enthusiasts are invited to sign the... Read more »
KTM Continues Junior Supercross Challenge
June 27, 2006
KTM and Live Nation signed a three-year contract to continue the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge (KJSC), held during the AMA Supercross series for the past 10 years. The KJSC has allowed more than 2,500 children to demonstrate their skills in front of thousands of Supercross fans. “Over the past... Read more »
Suzuki PR Promotes Riding Areas
June 27, 2006
With summer vacation months ahead, the latest ATV-related public relations campaign from American Suzuki Motor Corp. (ASMC) beckons riders to visit any one of a number of recreational areas across the country. Here’s how the folks at Suzuki described a number of summer hot spots: - Riders can enjoy... Read more »
Maurice Murray Joins Yamaha
June 22, 2006
Powersports industry veteran Maurice Murray has joined Yamaha Motor Corp., USA as Division Manager for the manufacturer’s parts and accessories group. Murray is a former senior vice president of brand development at Global Motorsport Group. He left Global in December 2004 to set up his own strategic... Read more »
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