Off-road parts manufacturer expands product lineup, facility
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 15, 2013
Parts manufacturer growing with off-road niche More than two decades after launching from a garage, Works Connection is growing, with a move in 2012 and more products on the way. Eric Phipps founded the company with a goal of supplying off-road riders with some of the one-off parts he had seen on factory... Read more »
PowerMadd ready for off-road season
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 15, 2013
As snow continued to coat the ground outside Paul LeMere’s Wyoming, Minn., office, he grumbled about the weather. That seems odd for someone like LeMere, whose business relies heavily on the snow and people using their snowmobiles on it. But, as he pointed out, the constantly melting and refreezing... Read more »
Where do UTVs ‘outsell ATVs 10 to 1?’
May 14, 2013
The Polaris RZR XP 900 Jagged X Edition has been a top-seller at Phoenix area dealerships, according to a report from BMO Capital Markets analyst Gerrick Johnson. BMO Capital Markets analyst Gerrick Johnson recently completed a round of dealer checks in the areas of Phoenix and Las Vega and provides... Read more »
Suzuki sees motorcycle sales dip globally
May 14, 2013
Suzuki Motor Corp. reported its worldwide net motorcycle sales dropped 9.6 percent to ¥230.3 billion in the 2012 fiscal year, which ended March 31. The decrease was credited to a dip in sales in Europe and Asia. The fiscal 2011 ¥2.4 billion operating loss in this segment became an operating loss of... Read more »
Indian reveals pricing of 2014 Indian Chief
May 14, 2013
Indian Motorcycle has revealed the MSRP of the 2014 Indian Chief, along with the site of the unveiling. A news release from Indian follows. Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today continued its trip toward the historic unveiling of the completely new 2014 Indian Motorcycle. Following... Read more »
Triumph recalls more than 1,100 motorcycles
May 14, 2013
Triumph Motorcycle America is recalling up to 1,186 units of the model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles due to installation of incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GCWR) labels. By failing to comply with certification requirements, the incorrect label could cause the operator to... Read more »
Next step for PWC exhaust company: Transitioning from sea to land
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
May 13, 2013
Company known for PWC exhausts hits the road with its sport bike line The Coffman’s Exhaust name may be best known in the personal watercraft world, but the company has experience in a variety of segments, and it’s now entering the sport bike market. Coffman’s new sport bike shorty exhausts are... Read more »
Harley-Davidson extends demographic streak to five years
May 10, 2013
According to Polk data, in 2012, for the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one seller of new street motorcycles (all engine sizes) in the United States to young adults ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian men ages 35-plus. The newly available data... Read more »
New Suzuki shows 68% wholesale growth in April
May 9, 2013
After one month in operation, the new Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (SMAI) has reported strong wholesale and retail sales data to Powersports Business. Combined motorcycle, ATV and scooter sales to Suzuki dealers are up 68 percent for April compared to last year’s sales (reported by American Suzuki... Read more »
Arctic Cat partners with conservation organization
May 9, 2013
Arctic Cat and Bass Pro Shops have teamed up with the Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation (QUWF) on the “ATV Conservation Trail,” a guide for ATV owners on using the machines for conservation efforts. “One of the key tools in today’s local wildlife habitat work is the ever popular ATV,” QUWF’s... Read more »
