Tag: Facts

Neat, sweet and thanks to cold feet. With summer slowing down, it’s natural to start thinking about those scenic cruises of fall and winter. We are big fans of the heated garments from the company Volt. Their flannels are incredible for the cooler fall temps and their coats make deep winter cold rides downright blissful. […] More »

Good news on the theft front. According to Fox News ATV thefts are down. The report says according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of reported ATV thefts nationwide dropped from 21,255 in 2016 to 19,363. On average, 19 percent of them took place in July and August, with Mondays and Fridays […] More »

Textron sheds a well-known brand. Textron is a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 individuals worldwide. They are known for having acquired several off-road brands in recent years including Arctic Cat, Bad Boy, Cushman and E-Z-GO carts. Their corporate portfolio is about to become one company slimmer as the conglomerate recently sold off the mowing […] More »

Virginia becomes latest state to get serious about outdoor recreation. During an event recently held at Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced the creation of an Office of Outdoor Recreation to lead efforts to promote the outdoor recreation industry in Virginia and recruit new outdoor businesses to the Commonwealth. The Office is […] More »

From humble origins… Lucas Oil is active in our industry both with their products inside of our machines and their dedication to racing/ covering racing for the masses. The company turns 30 this month – but did you ever wonder how they started? The year was 1989 and founder Forrest Lucas needed to find a […] More »

I-4WD arrives to the Talons for 2020. Right now all the industry is focused on the 2020 model year releases. Only a year ago the Honda Talon SxS was the subject of great reveal. This year Honda is showcasing the I-4WD; first introduced on the Pioneer 1000 LE, it represents the powersports industry’s first and […] More »

Another week another case of tariff trouble. Representatives from the Motorcycle Industry Council, American Motorcyclist Association, Polaris and KTM recently testified at a hearing before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) in opposition to proposed tariffs of up to 100% on all parts, accessories and 500-700cc motorcycles imported from European Union (EU) countries. The tariffs […] More »