November 27, 2014
New Products
Anchors Aweigh: DragonFire launches Harness Anchors, kicks off black belt program
Chandler, Ariz. — DragonFire has been a proponent of safety and comfort from day one, which explains the launch of new harness anchors and the expanded "black belt" program. All DragonFire safety restraints now come standard with memory foam padding and e
November 26, 2014
Powersport News
Honda Marks Unprecedented Milestone: Global Production Of 300 Million Motorcycles
Torrance, Calif., - Achieving a milestone more than 65 years in the making, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced production of its 300 millionth motorcycle. The milestone bike is a Honda Gold Wing produced at the company’s Kumamoto Factory in Japan. Hon
November 26, 2014
Racing
ITP Ultracross Tires Conquer 2014 SCORE Baja 1000: John Angal's UTV Inc. SxS team earns Class 19 win on ITP Tires
Ontario, Calif. - The UTV Inc./Lone Star Racing/Fox team of John Angal, Brian Bush, Branden Sims and Justin Quinn drove their No. 1919 Polaris RZR, equipped with 30-inch ITP Ultracross tires to the 2014 Tecate SCORE International Baja 1000 Class 19 victor
November 25, 2014
Powersport News
Pro Armor Recalls Doors For Polaris RZR 800, 900 Utility Vehicles Due to Impact, Laceration Hazards
Hazard: The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving, posing a risk of ejection of an unrestrained rider and impact or laceration hazards.
November 24, 2014
Racing
UTV Inc. Takes Baja 1000 In RZR XP 4 1000: Jagged X takes second, Team UXC Racing finished fourth on Scrambler XP 1000 EPS, seals Sportsman ATV Championship
Minneapolis - This year’s point-to-point Baja 1000 was 1275 miles of brutal terrain testing both machine and driver. Polaris RZR would go into the race as the defending champion and the Scrambler XP 1000 would make a maiden voyage with Team UXC racing at
November 24, 2014
Racing
Yamaha Announces “All-American ATV Racer” Contest Winner: Kylie Ahart chosen by friends, fans to represent Yamaha in 2015 GNCC ATV Racing
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. announced Kylie Ahart of Marietta, OH, the Yamaha “All-American ATV Racer” at the recent Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) awards banquet.
November 19, 2014
Powersport News
More Action Needed on Side-by-Side Standards
Below is an alert from Americans for Responsible Recreational Access regarding proposed mandatory standards from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for recreational off-highway vehicles.
November 19, 2014
Racing
Burnett Wins Score Championship With Maverick: Can-Am side-by-side pilot Cory Sappington third at 2014 Baja 1000
Valcourt, Québec – Can-Am Maverick side-by-side racers competed at the 2014 Tecate SCORE International Baja 1000 race on the Baja Peninsula, tallying one Class 19 podium and the overall season championship. Racing solo, Marc Burnett (Burnett Motorsports/C
November 14, 2014
Powersport News
Arctic Cat Hires Christopher T. Metz As Chief Executive Officer: Metz succeeds CEO Christopher Twomey, who remains board chair
Minneapolis - Arctic Cat today announced that Christopher T. Metz, 49, will join the company as president and chief executive officer on Dec. 3, 2014. Metz succeeds Christopher Twomey, who remains Arctic Cat’s board chair.
November 12, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Acquires Pro Armor: Adding Pro Armor strengthens Polaris’ aftermarket offerings for performance side-by-side and ATV markets
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries today announced the acquisition of certain assets of LSI Products Inc. and Armor Holdings, LLC, privately-held Riverside, CA-based companies that design, develop, manufacture, source, sell and distribute accessories for pe
November 10, 2014
Powersport News
Polaris Urges Off-Road Enthusiasts to Stand Up, Let Your Voice Be Heard: Proposed U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission mandates negatively affect handling and performance capabilities of side-by-side vehicles
Minneapolis - Polaris Industries, the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today asked off-road enthusiasts to stand up and let their voices be heard regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) proposed mandates for off-road, side-by-s
November 07, 2014
Powersport News
Honda Announces Changes For 2015 Pioneer 700, 700-4
Torrance, Calif. - Honda’s do-it-all Pioneer 700s have taken the side-by-side world by storm with their versatility and affordability and now they both have a new dual-rate front suspension designed to deliver a smoother ride while still providing plenty
November 07, 2014
Racing
Chris Robinson Takes Round 8, Seals 2014 TORN Utility Championship On His Scrambler XP 1000 EPS
Minneapolis - Round 8 of the Texas Off-Road Nationals (TORN) would see Team UXC racer Chris Robinson take the win and seal the Utility Quad Championship on his Scrambler XP 1000 EPS.
November 06, 2014
Powersport News
Web Exclusive
First Ride: Honda FourTrax Rancher
A year ago, the Honda Rancher underwent pretty much a complete transformation from front bumper to rear cargo rack. At that time, Honda officials told us that no parts in the 2014 Rancher’s frame came from the previous Rancher.
November 05, 2014
Powersport News
Send An E-mail To Congress Opposing CPSC’s Proposed Mandatory Standards For ROVs (Side-by-Sides)
On Oct. 29, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted 3-2 to move forward on a proposed rule to impose a mandatory product standard for recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs), commonly referred to as side-by-sides. The proposed rule, if u
November 05, 2014
Powersport News
WPS Acquires Marshall Distributing: Distributor will merge sales force with WPS over next three months
Boise, ID - WPS (Western Power Sports, Inc.) and MDI (Marshall Distributing, Inc.) have agreed to terms by which WPS will acquire MDI, effective immediately. CEOs Craig Shoemaker (WPS) and Roger Marshall (MDI) have agreed to the deal after two weeks of ne
November 03, 2014
Racing
Gold Speed Racers Dominate At WORCS Season Finale
Las Vegas - Goldspeed Products-backed racers recently wrapped up the 2014 WORCS season and did so in dominating style. David Flores took the overall in the competitive Pro Am class and Pro class racer Dillon Zimmerman made a triumphant return after missin
November 03, 2014
Racing
Yamaha ATV Racing Takes 2014 AMA MX, GNCC, QuadX Series Titles: New 2014 YFZ450R carries Men in Blue to record setting year
Cypress, Calif. – Yamaha ATV Racing capped a record-breaking, championship-winning season this year with the new 2014 YFZ450R filling podium spots and taking top honors in motocross and cross country racing. Among the year’s highlights for team blue, Yama
November 03, 2014
Powersport News
Silverado Polaris ACE+ Concept Ready For The Trail: Outdoor recreation-themed concept paired with innovative off-road vehicle
Las Vegas - The Chevrolet Silverado Polaris ACE+ concept shows that while Chevy’s full-size truck was designed for work, it also works hard to enable recreational interests. The outdoors-themed concept debuts at the SEMA Show this week and is paired with
