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The StaffJune 16, 2020
Triumph launches debut electric bicycle, $3,750 MSRP
In a business originating with bicycles, and world-famous for making motorcycles for 118 years, Triumph is now entering the e-bicycle…
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The StaffJune 10, 2020
Ex-Harley, Indian exec named boat company president
A former Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle executive has been named president of Harris Pontoons, a division of Brunswick Corp. Harris…
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The StaffJune 3, 2020
Helmet distributor market share study released
Have you ever wanted to know which powersports helmet distributors led the pack in 2019 at retail? Check out the…
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The StaffJune 3, 2020
KTM’s Thor Flash Collection now available at dealerships
KTM North America, Inc. launched its limited edition KTM PowerWear Thor Flash Collection over the weekend in Salt Lake City…
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The StaffMay 28, 2020
PPE now part of product lineup for accessory company
An industry company that was already in the business of making personal protective equipment has launched PPE for healthcare personnel…
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The StaffMay 27, 2020
European off-road brand grows to 75 U.S. dealer points
A strong and growing European off-road motorcycle brand is making big gains in the U.S., with dealerships continuing to add…
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The StaffMay 26, 2020
Yamaha adds new dealer point in Minnesota
Yamaha has turned to Minnesota’s most successful pre-owned motorcycle dealership as its newest dealership partner in the state. Brian Cox,…
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The StaffMay 20, 2020
OEM’s April dirt bike sales double with half of its dealers open
With numerous states facing stay-at-home orders, business shutdowns and quarantines, parents have been left scrambling to find ways to keep…
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The StaffMay 18, 2020
624 pounds of food collected with dealer’s outreach
Every dealership feeds a customer’s need for speed. But one dealership is looking to do more by also feeding its…
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The StaffMay 14, 2020
Top-selling entry-level enduro motorcycle gets $7,799 MSRP for 2021
One of the top-selling entry-level enduro motorcycles in America is set for July availability and brings a $7,779 MSRP. BETA…
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The StaffMay 6, 2020
An 800 percent increase in e-commerce queries from dealerships during COVID-19
As online traffic increases due to adapting purchasing habits with the onset of COVID-19, dealerships are finding value in a…
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The StaffMay 4, 2020
Study reveals top OEM brands for dealership website responses
The 2020 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index for Internet Lead Effectiveness Study has been revealed. As you can see, the…
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The StaffApril 29, 2020
Ex-BMW, H-D, Triumph exec lands with KYMCO USA
KYMCO USA, Inc. announced that a 25-year veteran of the powersports industry with stops at such companies as BMW Motorrad,…
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The StaffApril 29, 2020
BRP announces 90-day warranty extension for all products
BRP has decided to make the current period a little more bearable by announcing a 90-day extension to all of…
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The StaffApril 23, 2020
Polaris, Vikings team up for healthcare worker support with hat
Polaris and the Minnesota Vikings have partnered to create a limited edition Unite The North hat in recognition of healthcare…
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The StaffApril 22, 2020
E-bike evolution: Dealerships offer lightweight options
With nearly 10 percent of franchised powersports dealerships adding electric bicycles to their showroom floors, Powersports Business staff reporter Nick…
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The StaffApril 16, 2020
Bike donation to nurse after theft brings goodwill
The following report from Powersports Business staff reporter Nick Longworth describes how a local dealership stepped in during COVID-19 to…
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The StaffApril 15, 2020
BRP implements temporary salary cuts in light of COVID-19
BRP has announced a series of additional measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. After slowing down and temporarily suspending…
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The StaffApril 9, 2020
Yamaha’s Georgia factory donates to COVID-19 relief
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America in Newnan, Georgia, has donated supplies including 380 respirators, 49,000 gloves, 325 Tyvek suits,…
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The StaffApril 8, 2020
Honda’s Chuck Boderman joins PSB Video Chat (video)
Powersports Business editor Dave McMahon is joined by Chuck Boderman, American Honda VP of Powersports, for an update on Q1…
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