Denmark based brake pad manufacturer SBS has named Tucker as a U.S. distributor. Tucker says it will offer SBS a significantly increased domestic inventory and make SBS "a relevant and preferred brake parts supplier across the U.S. network".
Tucker Rocky Corporation, Inc. recently assigned all of its rights in the Malcolm Smith Racing, MSR and MSRHP brands and as such announced that it will no longer be fulfilling orders for any products that bear the Malcolm Smith Racing, MSR or MSRHP trademarks, logos or branding. The move brings an illustrious relationship with the legendary and pioneering MX racer to a close, ending a multi- decade business relationship that at one stage saw TR leading the Off-Road G&A and hard parts segment with the MSR brand.
In USA, H-D has already had to issue a safety recall on certain of its 2021 RA1250S and RA1250 Pan America ADV production models - the seat base may not be fastened properly, which could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.
Ski-Doo, Can-Am and Rotax owner BRP has reported Q3 revenues down by -5.2% (CAN $1,588.0m), representing a "previously anticipated decrease of product deliveries mainly caused by supply chain disruptions." Revenues were CAN $5,300.4m for the nine-month period ended October 31, 2021 (+28.1%). It has seen market share gains in ORV and PWC in North American powersports, despite retail sales being down by -20% (compared to a 2020 third quarter) due to limited product availability in the network.
KTM North America has signed a two-year deal for AFT Singles Championship contender Max Whale to remain with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team through the 2023 American Flat Track Championship. In his fourth season in the class, the Aussie has established himself as a force in the AFT Singles division. "With four Main Event victories and four top-five finishes in his first season with the team, Whale continues to build on his solid platform aboard the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION for the next two seasons".
In an "Outdoor Recreation Meets Gaming" move, Polaris is to give gamers virtual off-road vehicle experience through a partnership with Battlefield 2042. Fans will be able to operate a Polaris Sportsman within EA's latest game and enter a giveaway featuring a custom Polaris Sportsman ATV grand prize. The deal makes Polaris the Official Off-Road Vehicle Partner of Battlefield 2042.
Michelin has won a unanimous defence verdict in a $66m motorcycle tyre lawsuit in South Carolina. A jury ruled unanimously in favour of Michelin North America, Inc., in a high-profile product liability case involving a 2017 motorcycle accident. The crash resulted in catastrophic injuries to both occupants, including the driver who sustained permanent paralysis. Plaintiffs alleged that the motorcycle tyre was defectively manufactured. Michelin stated that "while we sincerely regret this tragic accident and the devastating effects it has had on the family, the evidence presented throughout the eight-day trial showed that the accident resulted from severe under-inflation and improper maintenance of the Michelin tyre, not a manufacturing defect".
KTM has marked progress of an all-new $50m North American Group Headquarters with an event at its site at Murrieta, CA. KTM gave guests a first look at the project's 150,000 sq ft (15k sq m) plans that include amenities for over 300 employees. The three-building campus is set to include corporate offices, state-of-the-art technical and warehouse spaces and racing departments for all three brands.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released 2020 data detailing how outdoor recreation continues to generate billions in economic output and create millions of American jobs. When it came to adding economic value, motorcycle and ATV riding came in fourth largest among the most popular outdoor activities in the United States.
Polaris has launched an all-new, all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic UTV. An entirely new, quiet electric powertrain has been derived from Polaris' partnership with Zero Motorcycles - featuring fewer moving parts for lower maintenance costs and more uptime for increased productivity. It is a 3-seater with the Premium model equipped with 14.9 kWh of lithium-ion battery capacity, offering an estimated range of up to 45 miles.
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