Features
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The new horsepower king – October 16, 2006
Kawasaki put to rest weeks of speculation in late September by officially unveiling the all-new Ultra 250X, the highest-horsepower production…
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Oct. 16, 2006 – PWC Report
Honda’s 2007 lineup largely unchanged There are the requisite bold new graphics, but otherwise Honda’s AquaTrax line will return unchanged…
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Oct. 16, 2006 – Cycle Report
Production up 4% in August in Japan The four main motorcycle manufacturers in Japan produced 130,859 units in August, up…
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Court’s decision puts off-road access issue back in spotlight – October 16, 2006
A California federal court judge has tossed out the Bush administration’s plan that governs activities in so-called roadless areas in…
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Suzuki makes change on ATV utility brand – October 16, 2006
LAS VEGAS — Suzuki’s recently unveiled 2007 KingQuad 450, with its fuel injection and ability to offer two- and four-wheel…
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KTM considering a separate ATV?division – October 16, 2006
With the upcoming introduction of two sport quads and the continued growth of its motorcycle sales, KTM North America is…
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Trying to define race-ready – October 16, 2006
Riding the coattails of a larger ATV market and the growing popularity of quad racing, more manufacturers are releasing sports…
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Oct. 16, 2006 – ATV Report
CPSC launches campaign to address ATV-related injuries The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has launched a campaign to reduce deaths…
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Product Showcase – October 16, 2006
Husqvarna UTV The 2007 Husqvarna HUV4421 Series is a dual-purpose class of utility vehicles strong enough to handle any working…
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A look at side-by-side OEMs you may not be familiar with – October 16, 2006
An increasing market share of the UTV industry is coming from OEMs normally not associated with the world of powersports…
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Oct. 16, 2006 – Finance Digest
Honda to shift production work in Japan Honda will shift some of its production work and build another facility in…
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Exploring the commercial side of UTVs – October 16, 2006
Gardiner Outdoor Products Corp., based in Waldorf, Md., sells just less than 100 Polaris Rangers and John Deere Gators a…
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It’s up and up for side-by-side sales – October 16, 2006
As powersports OEMs and dealers deal with the slide of snowmobile sales and the softening of the ATV market, utility…
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Lehman’s growth follows H-D deal – October 16, 2006
Fresh off a significant deal with Harley-Davidson, Lehman Trikes Inc. has announced a $1.5 million infrastructure project at its South…
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Q&A with Kawasaki’s product planning director – October 16, 2006
Patrick Kelly, Kawasaki’s director of product planning and research, discussed a range of subjects with Powersports Business at the company’s…
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Kawasaki aims for the top – October 16, 2006
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Already gaining ground on its biggest competitors, Kawasaki is hoping to draw even closer to Honda and…
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Q&A: Suzuki’s Harris discusses production, scooter sales – October 16, 2006
Mel Harris, Suzuki’s vice president of marine and motorcycle operations, discussed a range of subjects with Powersports Business at the…
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Sport bike leader unveils a new GSX-R – October 16, 2006
LAS VEGAS — It was referred to as the first wave. American Suzuki Motor Corp.’s annual dealer meeting and new…
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Cycle Country ends search for CEO – October 16, 2006
Cycle Country Accessories Corporation’s six-month search for a CEO recently ended with the hiring of Randy Kempf, whose background fits…
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UTV?offerings may be expanding – October 16, 2006
The powersports industry could see expanded offerings in the UTV market from Japanese manufacturers in the near future. Both Kawasaki…
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