Harley-Davidson Inc. agreed Thursday to pay $15 million to settle a U.S. government complaint over racing tuners that caused its motorcycles to emit higher-than-allowed levels of air pollution. Harley-Davidson manufactured and sold about 340,000 Screamin’ Eagle Pro Super Tuners since 2008 that allowed users to modify a motorcycle’s emissions control system to increase power and performance, according to court filings by the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency. The “defeat…
Read More2017 Bombardier Can-Am Spyder F3 Limited
BRP unveiled its 2017 lineup of Can-Am Spyder models last night at its annual dealer meeting in Orlando, FL. At the center of the announcements was the Can-Am Spyder F3 model family, as BRP introduced an all-new Spyder F3 Limited that brings touring capability to the Spyder F3 lineup. BRP also announced a lower starting price for the base Spyder F3 – almost 15 percent lower than 2016 – for…
Read More2017 Bombardier Can-Am Maverick X3
BRP unveiled its flagship performance side-by-side vehicle, the Can-Am Maverick X3, last night at its annual dealer meeting in Orlando, FL. The vehicle, with up to 24” of suspension travel, is engineered to reshape the market with a blend of a defiant design, precision handling and exceptional performance. “With the Can-Am Maverick X3, we set a goal to deliver a clear leader in the sport segment, and our teams worked together…
Read More4 Wheel Parts Enters the UTV Market
4 Wheel Parts, the global leader in off-road performance product sales and service has announced its entrance into the immensely popular and growing UTV aftermarket. In launching its foray into the emerging UTV marketplace, 4 Wheel Parts has formed a multi-tiered alliance with the influential digital portal, UTVUnderground, that will include content creation, marketing collaboration and the launch of the “UTVUnderground Garage” which will provide a vital retail resource to…
Read MoreAlta Electric Motorcycle Factory Opens in CA
Motorcycle makers Alta Motors have just opened the doors to their new factory in Brisbane, California. A quick trip from downtown San Francisco, the factory is in a low and unassuming concrete structure. Inside, it’s surprisingly quiet, thanks in part to the fact that the motorcycles Alta makes are all-electrics, and final assembly of these bikes is ultimately done by hand. The startup’s flagship product, the Redshift MX, is a…
Read MoreNew Yamaha Scooter Stop/Start Idle Technology
Yamaha announced a new scooter model called the Janus. Available in three different trim levels, the Janus uses the 125cc Blue Core engine that also powers Yamaha’s Nozza Grande and Acruzo models but with one important addition: an idling stop. A first for the company, the Yamaha Stop & Start System will debut on the Janus Deluxe and Janus Premium trim levels (the Premium also adds a smart key system). The…
Read MoreYamaha Moves Snowmobile HQ to Toronto
Yamaha Motor Co., has announced that effective July 1, it has moved its global headquarters for its snowmobile operations to Toronto from Japan in order to focus more of the ever growing North American Market. Yamaha recently took a similar approach with its ATV and side-by-side operations, now headquartered globally in Georgia. The new North American Snowmobile Division will take the lead in managing Yamaha’s worldwide snowmobile business, including product…
Read MoreTwo Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Stolen in Alton
Two Harley-Davidson motorcycle thefts occurred in the 4 o’clock afternoon hour Wednesday, Aug. 10, within 30 minutes of one another in Alton. The Alton Police Department are seeking help in identifying the suspects. Both motorcycles were Harley Davidson motorcycles and occurred within 30 minutes of each other. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle was taken just after 4 p.m. from Riverbend Billiards, 909 East Broadway in Alton. The second motorcycle was…
Read MoreMotorcycle Theft Increases in Wabash Valley
Motorcycles are the focus of vehicle thefts ongoing in the Wabash Valley. Sgt. Michael Ellerman, property crimes supervisor of the Terre Haute Police Department, issued an alert Friday stating that detectives have seen “specific increases” in the theft of Harley Davidson motorcycles, as well as sport motorcycles such as Kawasaki Ninjas and Honda CBR. Surrounding counties are reporting similar thefts. Ellerman reports common factors in the thefts. They are occurring…
Read MoreTegol Outlaw Slim-G Helmet Recall
Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain Outlaw Slim-G Series motorcycle helmets, part number GLD-12-510-511, in all sizes, manufactured March 30, 2013, to June 5, 2013. The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer’s head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. Additionally, these helmets may not be labeled properly. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
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