Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative awarded more than $95,000 in funds and equipment to six grant recipients in the second quarter of 2016. The industry’s leading resource dedicated to those who work and play outdoors, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative supports off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders, as well as those who rely on access to land for camping, hunting, fishing, farming, and more. “Creating, expanding, protecting…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson to Lay Off 200 Employees
Harley-Davidson plans to cut 115 jobs at the Springettsbury plant, according to Harley spokeswoman Bernadette Lauer. Harley-Davidson Inc. plans to cut 200 regular and casual union employees in the fourth-quarter at plants across the United States, Lauer said. At the Springettsbury plant, it affects 100 regular union positions and 15 casual union positions. The plant is located at 1425 Eden Road. “We continually evaluate industry and market changes to provide…
Read MoreBRP Considering Return to Motorcycles
The maker of Ski-Doos, personal watercraft and three-wheel Spyder vehicles is evaluating whether to enter the two-wheel motorcycle business to help power its aggressive growth plans. “We are in an ongoing process of evaluating the market, looking at different possibilities, trends,” BRP spokesman Sylvain Morissette said after an industry analyst suggested motorcycles could be the Quebec-based company’s next driver of growth. “Motorcycles could be an option as we’ve done in…
Read MoreKenny Roberts Sr. Sues His Son Kurtis
Three-time 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Sr. has filed a domestic violence order against his 37-year-old son, three-time AMA Pro Road Racing Champion, Kurtis, with a court date that was on, Monday, August 29, 2016. Kurtis Roberts was hand delivered a Cease and Desist notice on August 11 on behalf of Roberts Sr. and his brother, 2000 500cc World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr. “Both Messrs. Roberts are respected professionals in…
Read MoreHonda Expands S. Carolina Pioneer Plant
Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today announced a new investment of $45 million in a 115,000 square foot expansion and innovation project designed to meet growing demand for Honda side-by-side vehicles produced exclusively in the South Carolina plant. The investment is expected to result in the creation of 250 new jobs, which the company has already begun to fill. “With the continued rapid growth of the side-by-side market,…
Read MoreBRP Pays Additional Fine for Patent Infringement
Recreational vehicle maker Arctic Cat Inc. is entitled to even more damages on top of the $47 million award it won from rival Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida ruled Aug. 12 ( Arctic Cat Inc. v. Bombardier Recreational Products., Inc. , 2016 BL 263827, S.D. Fla., No. 14-62369, 8/12/16 ). The ruling, which appeared on the docket Aug. 15, increases the…
Read MoreCustom Harley-Davidson Marvel Bikes
If you’re a fan of Marvel comics, and motorcycles, you’re in for a treat during the Comic-con in Sydney Australia, this year. Harley-Davidson (H-D) and Marvel have teamed up to produce a series of 25 one-off motorcycles that each represent a character from the Marvel comics universe. Created by H-D dealers across Australia and New Zealand, each custom cruiser represents a character from Marvel comics, notably drawing on the recent…
Read MoreIndian Motorcycles Returns to Brookfield
Brookfield Indian Motorcycles will open for business later this week, marking the first dealership in Connecticut for the revived U.S.-made motorcycle brand. Indian motorcycles were made in the U.S. from 1901 to 1953 and started again in 2013. “This is another great icon in America. It stands for what this country can still conceive and manufacture for U.S. consumers,” Robert V. Gaulin, owner of Brookfield Indian Motorcycle, said. “We need…
Read MoreCalifornia Officially Legalizes Lane Splitting
California is now the first state to formally legalize lane splitting for motorcyclists. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill Friday to allow motorcyclists to move around stopped or slow moving traffic, under certain conditions. Under the legislation authored by Assembly member Bill Quirk, (D – Hayward), California Highway Patrol will create guidelines on lane splitting, in collaboration with other agencies and organizations involved with road safety and motorcyclist behavior. In…
Read MoreAnti-Theft Devices Save Money on Insurance
Most states require motorcycle owners to have at least some motorcycle insurance coverage, and depending on the rider, bike and where someone lives, rates can be expensive. The good news is some carriers offer discounts on motorcycle premiums to owners that have anti-theft devices. Not all anti-theft devices for motorcycles (or mopeds and scooters covered under motorcycle policies) qualify for discounts. Generally, only location tracking and disabling systems can help…
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