Kawasaki Introduces Nine New Models
September 29, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif. – Kawasaki Motor Corp. USA showed off nine new powersports units – including a surprisingly robust 250hp PWC – and reported better-than-industry-average sales at its annual dealer show at the Anaheim Convention Center. KMC USA President Scott Kiyama told dealers the... Read more »
Suzuki Reports Sales Growth, Shows New Product
September 29, 2006
LAS VEGAS – American Suzuki Motor Corp. officials unveiled three new models, plans for at least four others and a list of impressive sales growth at the company’s recent dealer meeting here. ASMC’s Mel Harris told dealers Suzuki again had record unit sales numbers, with the company... Read more »
Big Dog Offers EFI in 2007
September 29, 2006
WICHITA, Kan. – Big Dog Motorcycles recently unveiled its 2007 line of five models, one of which features the company’s first electronically fuel-injected powerplant. Big Dog’s 2007 line-up includes the returning, redesigned Bulldog (MSRP: $33,900), an updated Mastiff ($28,900) and... Read more »
Intermot USA Pavilion to Host More than 50 Firms
September 29, 2006
More than 50 U.S.-based companies are scheduled to showcase products at Intermot, the international motorcycle and scooter trade fair to be held October 11-15 in Cologne, Germany. U.S.-based vehicle suppliers scheduled to attend include Harley-Davidson, Polaris Industries, Carter Brothers Mfg., Dazon,... Read more »
Japan’s Cycle Production Gains 4% in August
September 29, 2006
The four main motorcycle manufacturers in Japan produced 130,859 units in August, up 4,974 units or 4 percent compared to the production of 125,885 units in August 2005. According to Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), Honda produced 44,785 units in August, up from 42,151 units in August... Read more »
Suzuki Adds to SCORE Sponsorship
September 26, 2006
American Suzuki plans to donate a Suzuki QuadRacer LT-R450 ATV to help enhance SCORE Medical operations for the upcoming 39th Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. To be held Nov. 15-18, the Baja 1000 starts in Ensenada, Mexico, 65 miles south of the U.S. border near San Diego, and ends roughly 1,000 miles... Read more »
Indonesia’s Sales Drop While Production Climbs
September 26, 2006
Motorcycle sales in Indonesia during the first eight months of the year totaled 2,646,503 units, down 23 percent from sales of about 3.44 million units during the same eight-month period last year, said the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI). Indonesia’s motorcycle market is led by Honda,... Read more »
AMA analyzing court decision to block “roadless” land management plan
September 26, 2006
A California federal court judge has tossed out the Bush administration’s plan that governs activities in “roadless” areas in national forests and grasslands nationwide, replacing it with an earlier plan put together by President Clinton’s administration, the American Motorcyclist Association... Read more »
RPM Group chooses Dealership University to help fuel their online educational content
September 26, 2006
Retail Powersports Management Group (formerly Lemco Management Group), the motorcycle training group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Dealership University, RPMG said in a statement today. Powersports dealers can now obtain certified, trained and pre-qualified employees to work in all... Read more »
MLS launches CMS upgrade
September 26, 2006
Marketing Loyalty Solutions Inc. launched their upgraded product, Customer Management System, the company said in a press release Friday. CMS is a customer retention management system that allows powersports dealers to track customer retention and marketing campaign effectiveness. Six major powersports... Read more »
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