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BRP PUSHES FORWARD WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES

BRP’s has pushed through with their plan to reveal more EV vehicles with two all-electric Can-AM motorcycles and Sea-Doo Hydrofoil. The new motorcycles names are the Origin and Pulse and can be seen above. BRP has also shown a completely new electric hydrofoil board named the Sea-Doo Rise. You are still going to have to wait for almost two years as all three products are scheduled to be available in mid 2024.

THIS IS A BAD IDEA

We don’t understand how someone every thought that this would pass any transportation authority or police figure and not be pulled over. A local police officer from Quebec found a Mazda 3 with an ATV strapped to its roof. Maybe if the ATV was more securely fastened and held down with more than one strap which ran through the Mazda’s windows, the motorist could avoided being pulled over. No word on how they loaded or unloaded the ATV.

NEW OFF-ROAD VEHICLE

The odd looking and relatively confusing Shadow Six Typhoon vehicle isn’t sure if it’s a watercraft or Side-by-Side. The online video showed us it’s actually a side-by-side body with working suspension on two watercrafts and is designed for marine use only. Manufactured only using the top shelf of materials such as aerospace titanium and carbon fiber and is powered by two supercharged Yamaha 1800 R’s pushing out a combined 500HP. Making this vehicle a beast on the water. Rumor has it that the 2,360 pound plus vehicle will be able to top 80 with a go faster kit from Riva Racing. If you can’t imagine it then we’re pretty sure your bank account won’t be able to imagine the $250k US price tag either.

POLARIS LAUNCHES RZR IN INDIA

Polaris India recently announced the launch of the RZR Pro R Sport, which is big news as it will be the company’s flag ship off-road vehicle. For those of you not in the know, the Pro R Sport comes to market with Polaris’s 1997cc inline four featuring 225HP. The set price will be at Rs 59 lakh. Which doesn’t sound like a lot if you are familiar with the currency. We typed the amount into our computer and it came back at over $95,000 in Canadian dollars. We wonder if we made a mistake in our conversion.

HERCULES TIRES’ LAUNCHES INTO CANADA WITH A CO-BRANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH TIS OFFROAD

The UTV/ATV enthusiasts will be happy with this market introduction that Hercules tires, collaborating on the tire’s design and features with the off-road division of TIS Wheels. This should bring a lot of excitement to the brand as TIS OFFROAD is one of the most recognized brands in the wheel industry. TIS Wheels, via it’s TIS OFFROAD brand, is taking its offroad wheel expertise into the UTV/ATV market with two new UTV/ATV wheel styles available in seven different finishes. The new TIS UT1 by Hercules is backed by the Hercules Performance Promise. That promise is a 24-month limited protection policy for workmanship and materials. For more information and to find a Hercules retail location, visit https://www.herculestire.com/tis-ut1.

VOLCON GETS WITH GM

GM announced it will provide electric motors and other components to Volcon for their new battery-electric Stag UTV. The American automaker will supply various EV components to Volcon through this new partnership, including motors, high voltage power distribution modules, motor inverters, onboard charging modules, DC converters, EV control modules, torque controls, battery high voltage connectors and battery cooling reservoirs. If you’re not aware the Volcon Stag is an all-wheel-drive UTV that produces 125 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. If that doesn’t seem like enough for your thirst for power. There is an optional “over boost mode” accessory that will increase the horsepower to 140. If you are interested in a Stag get the vault ready as pricing starts at $39,999. That includes all the standard equipment including a dualmotor GM powertrain, adjustable shocks, a digital dash display and a center stack infotainment display. Volcon says not to let the big price tag discourage you from ownership as it will boast a much lower cost of ownership than comparable gasoline powered UTV, as the closed electric motor setup does not require oil changes, filter changes and belt changes, and there’s no transmission or transmission fluid to worry about, either…

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CYBERATTACK STOPS OPERATIONS AT BRP

BRP manufacturing operations were temporarily shut down for nearly a week in Valcourt - Canada, Rovaniemi – Finland, Sturtevant – USA and in Gunskirchen – Austria due to a cyberattack. “Cybersecurity at BRP is a top priority. We have a strong team of experts committed to taking every appropriate measure to ensure the integrity of systems and data,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP. “I thank them for all their efforts to mitigate the consequences of the attack.” BRP has put in place a recovery plan to minimize the financial consequences of the cyberattack and does not anticipate any impact on its year-end financial guidance.

NEW TO CANADA YAMAHA RMAX 2 LE & RMAX 4 LE

The Canadian off-road market is cheering for the landing of the Wolverine RMAX 2 LE and the Wolverine RMAX 4. With their buttery smooth power delivery, FOX iQS suspension technology and more cabin comfort touchpoints. The advanced heavy-duty suspension is designed to provide maximum articulation in low-speed situations, a balanced feel when trail riding, and ultimate bottoming resistance at higher speeds. The widearc A-arms paired with the FOX® 2.0 iQS shocks deliver 14.2 inches of travel up front with 16.9 inches of travel in the rear. FOX® Intelligent Quick Switch puts the suspension settings in the hands of the driver. And you will not have to get of the vehicle to adjust your damping level are some of the reasons that Canadians are excited that they too can own one.

NEW OFF-ROAD VEHICLE

The odd looking and relatively confusing Shadow Six Typhoon vehicle isn’t sure if it’s a watercraft or Side-by-Side. The online video showed us it’s actually a side-by-side body with working suspension on two watercrafts and is designed for marine use only. Manufactured only using the top shelf of materials such as aerospace titanium and carbon fiber and is powered by two supercharged Yamaha 1800 R’s pushing out a combined 500HP. Making this vehicle a beast on the water. Rumor has it that the 2,360 pound plus vehicle will be able to top 80 with a go faster kit from Riva Racing. If you can’t imagine it then we’re pretty sure your bank account won’t be able to imagine the $250k US price tag either.

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The new models consist of one new Wildcat and three new Alterra 600s. Editions include, the Wildcat XX Black Hills Edition, the Alterra 600 Black Hills Edition, Mud Pro and TRV.

What makes them new? The Wildcat XX Black Hills Edition comes with higher ground clearance, bigger tires and a factory installed Garmin Tread Powersports Navigator.

The Alterra 600 Black Hill comes equipped with upgraded tires, high clearance control arms and a selectable locking front differential.

The new Alterra Mud Pro is a specifically designed for getting through mud with upgraded tires, snorkels and an elevated radiator.

The Alterra 600 TRV adds a passenger seat making it possible to ride two up to your favorite destinations with a passenger.

GOOD NEWS IN IOWA

The summer of 2022 will go down in the books as ATVs and UTVs will be able to roll down any of Iowa’s 99 counties. With this good news there are still some restrictions. Both ATVs and Side-bySides be limited to 35 miles an hour and will need to have all their lights working with a horn, installed mirrors and of course have insurance and the operator will require valid driver’s license. The biggest restriction is that these off-road vehicles will not be permitted on any our lane highways.

ARROWHEAD ENGINEERED PRODUCTS SETS TO ACQUIRE BIHR

Arrowhead continues to add to their portfolio with Bihr. Bihr is a European company that distributes parts, accessories, clothing and gear for the powersports and bicycle markets. There are still a few hoops to go through but all is expected to go through before 2023.

COLLABORATION BETWEEN BFGOODRICH AND VOLCON

The two companies are coming together to potentially build a tire, tire monitoring system, tire pressure system and a vehicle suspension system that will make driving an electric side-by-side that much better. All of these systems are not only being developed for ride quality but to also extend the vehicle’s range. A major hold up for many EV purchases is the vehicles range. Michelin North America will also be the tire supplier of all 2023 Stag LE models.

QUAD NB RECEIVES PART OF $5.59 MILLION FOR PROJECTS

The New Brunswick All-Terrain Vehicle Federation received a total of $1.4 million and will use these funds to build seven starting points to improve trail access, built information kiosks and for trail lighting.

CRUSHING SHAME

The mayor of New York city, Eric Adams had a destruction party of more than 2000 confiscated non-street legal dirt bikes, motorcycles, side-by-sides and ATVs. These 2000 vehicles were confiscated from only January 1, 2022, which was an astonishing increase of 80% from year to date. In a video the mayor had a checkered flag which he waved that started the vehicle crushing by way of a massive bulldozer. It’s surprising and many feel like it is a real missed opportunity, that these vehicles could not have been auctioned off and sold intact or parted out by the city to raise funds and donated to numerous causes in New York City.

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