Arctic Cat sleds gain new engine, lose weight
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 29, 2013
High-tech two-stroke, heritage names for ’14 lineup With its first self-made snowmobile engine, the big news for Arctic Cat snowmobile dealers and customers in 2014 is the addition of a direct-injected 600cc two-stroke engine that meets the Environmental Protection Agency’s more stringent 2012 emissions... Read more »
Fay Myers keeps small store feel to 10-brand dealership
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
April 29, 2013
Carrying 10 brands means Fay Myers Motorcycle World has a wide selection, and of course, a good sized building to house those units, but the dealership’s aim is to make the store feel more like a boutique with great customer service. “We try to work very hard to be a one-stop shop. We try really... Read more »
Polaris expands affordable trail sled lineup for ’14
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 26, 2013
Indy line range now runs from 550 to 800cc A more affordable and conventional alternative to the still-avant-garde Rush, Polaris has significantly expanded its lineup of Indy trail sleds for 2014 by unveiling seven additional models that include low-displacement, fan-cooled, crossover, lightweight utility,... Read more »
Lessening the struggle for F&I income
Peter Jones, Columnist
April 26, 2013
You’ve heard it many times, F&I is “found income,” and it most certainly is. It’s income you can generate without the need for a floorplan; there’s no inventory to do each year; and the shelf life of the products is better than even the late great Hostess Twinkie. It can also be one of... Read more »
World’s best OEM HQ? Norton by a mile
April 24, 2013
Historic Donington Hall gets new bike resident Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd. has completed the purchase of historic Donington Hall, which will serve as its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Situated on 26 acres of classic English countryside and located within the Donington Park... Read more »
An easy-to-use solution for service intervals
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
April 24, 2013
Service Manager Pro keeps schedules, profits growing With thousands of different powersports vehicles of the road, remembering each model’s service intervals and the recommended work for each can be hard to manage. A 2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing, for example, needs its front forks and rear suspension... Read more »
The business of UTV racing
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 22, 2013
As side-by-sides become more capable, interest in racing grows At the genesis of the UTV craze in 2003, when the Polaris Ranger and Yamaha Rhino were the pioneers of the segment, any gearhead worth his salt could feel the potential of these utility-meets-sport vehicles from behind the wheel. With go-anywhere... Read more »
Pair of racing series provide niche for UTVs
Tom Kaiser, Senior Editor
April 22, 2013
More capable side-by-sides bring more entries With sales of side-by-sides rising and aftermarket options multiplying, the rise in popularity of UTV has brought with it new classes to racing series staples such as the East Coast’s Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) and the West Coast’s World Off-Road... Read more »
Cruiser, touring wholesale pricing up in 2013
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2013
NPA data shows ‘continued improvement in demand’ for pre-owned bikes Wholesale pricing for motorcycles in the touring and cruiser segments is up slightly through February compared to the first two months of 2012, according data provided exclusively to Powersports Business from National Powersport... Read more »
Add to sales in a flash with battery accessory
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2013
CTEK sparks sales with $10 indicator part The traffic light coloring system on the CTEK Comfort Indicator Eyelet not only shows the battery’s condition. The $10 retail product also makes for quite an interesting talking point and a potential added retail sale for consumers who are purchasing their... Read more »
