KTM to cut production for its North American off-road market
August 29, 2008
The weakened value of the U.S. dollar plus a softer U.S. off-road sector has led KTM to decide to cut its 2009 production of off-road vehicles by 30 percent for its North American market. Jon-Erik Burleson, KTM North Americas president, told Powersports Business that he announced the production cutback... Read more »
Yamaha starts expansion on Georgia facility
August 29, 2008
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. broke ground on the expansion of its logistics facility in Kennesaw, Ga. The new building is aimed to help increase the capacity and efficiency of the company’s operations there, according to a Yamaha press release. Expected to be complete in March 2009, the expansion adds... Read more »
California Motorcyclist Safety Program sets new record in June
August 29, 2008
A new record has been set for the number of motorcyclists who trained in one month in California. The record was set in June after 7,840 riders took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) Basic RiderCourse throughout the state, the MSF reported. The previous record was 7,138 riders who took the... Read more »
Fox Shox reports strong second quarter
August 29, 2008
Fox Racing Shox earned $34.4 million in the second quarter of 2008 compared with $26.7 million for the same period of 2007, according to a report released by Fox’s parent company, Compass Diversified Holdings. Income from operations was also up, from $1.66 million during the second quarter of 2007... Read more »
American Honda names Targetbase top supplier
August 29, 2008
American Honda Motor Co. Inc. announced that it has awarded its Premier Partner Award to Dallas-based Targetbase for excellence in customer service, marking the seventh time that the direct-marketing agency has achieved this recognition. Targetbase was one of 15 award recipients selected from 53 suppliers... Read more »
ATV hunting trailers: A home on the road
August 27, 2008
By Steve Bauer Managing Editor The accessory ATV market has long been a profit center for dealers, particularly those catering to hunters. Recently, however, the desire of hunters to be more mobile in the field than ever before has spawned a rapidly growing segment: the hunting trailer. “These types... Read more »
UTVs and hunting: A powerful impact
August 27, 2008
By Steve Bauer Managing Editor With the rising popularity of UTVs in recent years, one particular demographic has embraced the side-by-side with open arms: hunters. A 2007 National Shooting Sports Foundation survey of 5,000 hunters found that more than one-third were planning on purchasing a UTV in the... Read more »
Arctic Cat hires president and COO
August 26, 2008
Arctic Cat Inc. appointed Claude Jordan as its president and chief operating officer, which is effective immediately. He reports to Christopher Twomey, Arctic Cat chairman and CEO, according to a company press release. Jordan has more than 20 years experience in senior executive positions, including... Read more »
Shoei, Helmet House educate dealers
August 26, 2008
Shoei Safety Helmet and its exclusive U.S. distributor Helmet House announced that Shoei University Online, a training course for dealers’ parts departments, has been educating hundreds of dealers during the past four months, according to the companies’ joint press release. Shoei University Online... Read more »
Bridgestone recalls specialty motorcycle tires
August 26, 2008
Bridgestone Firestone Canada initiated a voluntary recall on behalf of Bridgestone Corporation of Japan. It’s recalling about 246 specialty motorcycle tires due to possibly missing various sidewall marking/labeling requirements, according to a Bridgestone Firestone Canada press release. The maximum... Read more »
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