BRP has expanded its line of Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicles with the addition of a four-seater, new X packages, all-new Tri-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and new colour schemes. The Can-Am Commander family of side-by-side vehicles will also feature Tri-Mode DPS and the all-new Commander XT-P package. For 2014, the full line of Can-Am side-by-side vehicles and ATVs continues to deliver class-leading performance, precision-engineered handling and driver-focused designs.

“As promised, we have grown our Can-Am side-by-side vehicle line-up to include the 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R. We also outfitted both the Maverick and Commander side-by-side vehicles with an all-new Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering that further enhances handling and offers more convenience for our customers,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America division. “BRP now offers a highly innovative, versatile and diverse family of side-by-side vehicles for both two and four passengers that continue to strike a chord with off-road consumers around the world.”

This new 101-HP Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R side-by-side vehicle has the same proven engineering of the original two-seat Maverick 1000R model, but features seating for four full-sized adults, rear passenger-specific ergonomics and a 75-cm (29.5-inch) longer wheelbase. It is also available in an X rs package with X package accessories, including a complete FOX suspension system. New to the Maverick line-up is a Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering package and a new narrower-width Maverick 1000R X xc package for trail riding enthusiasts. White is a new base colour. A white with black and Can-Am Red colour schematic is also available on X package vehicles.

The Commander line, which offers both an 800R and 1000 Rotax V-Twin EFI engine, now has Tri-Mode DPS package with Visco-Lok QE (quicker engaging) for precision handling. The new Commander 1000 XT-P wears XT package accessories and a sportier FOX suspension. All Commander side-by-side vehicles also get a new ECO mode switch for normal operation. Linear throttle response can be selected through “Sport” mode.

“The global market is extremely demanding, seeking new and more useful products annually. We have met the needs of the global consumer by offering a deeper, more capable side-by-side line-up with the updated Can-Am Maverick, new Maverick MAX and Commander line-ups,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division. “Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, X packages and comfortable seating for four adults with the all-new 2014 Maverick MAX 1000R side-by-side make our line-up far more versatile and deliver on the promise of ‘The Ride Says It All.'”

BRP’s full line of ATVs continues to deliver the most horsepower in the industry. Performance and recreational enthusiasts alike will also appreciate the Can-Am ATV line-up’s superior handling and user-friendly ergonomics. Whether it’s racing, exploration or hard work, there’s a Can-Am ATV for all consumers. Both the side-by-side vehicle and ATV line-ups offer full compliment of clothing and accessories for 2014.

About BRP – BRP (TSX:DOO) is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of powersports vehicles. Distributed in 105 countries, its portfolio of brands and products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles, Spyder roadsters, Evinrude outboard engines, as well as Rotax propulsion systems. BRP employs approximately 6,800 people worldwide.

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Can-Am ATV and side-by-side racers notched several podium finishes this past weekend in four different racing series across the United States.

Hunter Miller won the UTV Expert class in his Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side at round four of the Texas Off-Road Nationals in Decatur, Texas.

At the 2013 AMA Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series in Illinois, Can-Am Pro Josh Creamer earned third overall on his Can-Am DS 450.

Iowa ATV Hare Scramble Series racer Zac Zakowski drove his Can-Am Maverick 1000R to second overall in the UTV Open class.

Travis Moore earned second in both the Pro and Pro-Am ranks at round four of the New England ATV Motocross series in Pennsylvania.

“Our Can-Am racers had a great showing at several different racing series, highlighted by Hunter Miller winning the TORN series UTV Pro class overall with the Maverick 1000R and with Can-Am DS 450 Pro Josh Creamer earning third overall in the Pro class at the Mtn. Dew ATV MX Nationals.” said Jimmie O’Dell, Race Manager, Can-Am. “Our ATV and Maverick 1000R racers continue to impress by earning podiums at races across the US.”

TORN – Round 4

Round four of the TORN series was held at rocky Eagle Canyon raceway in Texas. Can-Am X-Team racer Hunter Miller drove his Louis Powersports-backed Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side vehicle to third after the first lap.

After falling to fourth on lap two, Hunter Miller took over the lead one lap later and never relinquished it. It was the first victory piloting the Maverick 1000R for Hunter Miller, who consistently put in the fastest laps and one of only three side-by-side pilots to finish of the nine entered.

Hunter Miller is currently fourth in points, but missed the previous round. Hunter and his brother Cody Miller also competed in the ATV Pro class on Can-Am DS 450 ATVs. Cody, the class points leader, took second and Hunter finished third.

“My Can-Am Maverick was dialed in and was running awesome,” said Hunter. “After I took over the lead, I knew I just had to drive smart because the rocks were really bad. I’m happy to get the win for Can-Am, Louis Powersports and the rest of my sponsors.”

Four other Can-Am racers won their class at round four, including Renegade ATV racer Chris Robinson (Utility), Lott Blackmon (Over 30 C), Cain Shaw (Pee Wee C) and Commander side-by-side pilot Travis Brown (UTV Intermediate).

ATV MX Nationals – Round 5

Creamer (BCS Performance / Can-Am) finished third overall at round five of the 2013 Mtn. Dew ATV Motocross National Championship series at Sunset Ridge MX in Walnut, Ill. Creamer, second fastest in qualifying, paired a fifth-place finish in moto one with his popular win in moto two to earn the third spot on the Pro class podium.

It was the second podium finish in 2013 for Creamer, who trails second place by just three points with five rounds to go. Can-Am DS 450 Pros Jeffrey Rastrelli and Ronnie Higgerson finished eighth and 14th.

“The Can-Am was working well. BCS had it set up perfect. It feels good to be back on the box. I haven’t been here since the first round. I’ve been struggling to put two motos together,” said Creamer. “I can’t say I put two good motos together today, 5-1 is OK for third, but I’d rather be in the top three both motos.”

Can-Am X-Team racer Nick Gennusa won his first moto and was eighth in the muddy second moto to earn fifth overall in the Pro-Am class. He finished third in the Open A class behind fellow Can-Am racer Zach Harris. Can-Am racers earned a total of five additional class podiums in Illinois.

NEATV-MX – Round 4

At a wet-and-windy round four of the NEATV-MX series at Hurricane Hills MX course in Clifford, Pa., BCS Performance / Wide Open Racing / Can-Am DS 450 Pro racer Travis Moore maintained his class points leads in both the Pro and Pro-Am classes by finishing second in both classes. Moore won the first Pro class moto, but finished second in moto to for second overall. Fellow Can-Am Pro Mathieu Deroy finished fourth in both classes.

Can-Am-mounted racers Travis Spader, Jake Chamberland and Nicole Gates each earned overall class wins, contributing to another 12 class podium finishes.

IATVHSS – Round 3

At Mineral City Speedway in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Can-Am racer Zac Zakowski, who led much of the race, took second in the UTV Open class in his first race with the Can-Am Maverick. It was the first podium for the new side-by-side vehicle in the Iowa series.

For more information on Can-Am racing, the entire 2013 schedule, the ’13 contingency program and Can-Am DS 450 ATV amateur racer support program, please visit www.can-amxteam.com.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the company is donating 10 military, off-road vehicles with a combination of Run-Flat and Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT), to enhance The Salvation Army’s ability to transport food, water and other critical supplies to survivors, in Moore, Okla.

The units will be delivered from Polaris’ Osceola, Wis. plant, free of charge, thanks to a generous donation from Bay and Bay Transport and Overbye Trucking.

“With debris on the ground from thousands of destroyed homes, these vehicles will allow us to serve in places our mobile kitchens cannot,” said Lt. Col. Robert Thomson, Salvation Army Northern Division Commander. “We thank Polaris for this incredible gift. These vehicles will allow us to serve more people in crisis.”

The donated units, a combination of military ATV, RANGER and RZR vehicles, are outfitted with either Run Flat tires or NPTs to prevent down time. Run-Flat tires resist the effects of deflation when punctured giving the operator the ability to continue to use the vehicle; and NPTs are built to never go flat and are virtually indestructible.

“Oklahoma will rebound from this terrible tragedy, through the resiliency of its people and the assistance of organizations like The Salvation Army,” said Scott Wine, Polaris’ Chief Executive Officer. “Polaris has long supported their charitable efforts, and we hope the donation of these vehicles will assist them as they provide the affected communities with the relief they desperately need.”

To date, The Salvation Army has served more than 17,000 meals and snacks to tornado survivors and relief workers across Oklahoma, with pastoral care provided to about 800 people.

The Salvation Army is now preparing to offer long-term case management, which can include financial assistance, stress management classes, replacement furniture and much more.

To donate to The Salvation Army’s Oklahoma tornado relief efforts:

– Give online at SalvationArmyNorth.org or call 800-SAL-ARMY (725-2769)
– Text STORM to 80888 to make a $10 donation via your mobile phone. To confirm your gift, respond Yes.
– Mail a check to The Salvation Army, 2445 Prior Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113. Designate your gift “Oklahoma Tornado.”

About Polaris – Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER and RZR side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles. Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PII, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime at www.polaris.com.

The crew at STI Tire & Wheel made another pilgrimage to Moab, Utah, for the 4th Annual Rally on the Rocks.

Already one of the most popular off-road recreational gatherings on the planet, this year the primarily side-by-side UTV-oriented event enjoyed a dramatic increase in participation.

The Spanish Trails Arena was again the hub of the activities. Numerous organized trail rides staged here and a wide range of off-road industry manufacturers and retailers set up shop with demos and/or displays.

STI Tire and Wheel was included in the latter, where the new Roctane XD and HD Beadlock understandably drew a ton of attention in this predominantly slickrock setting.

Our friend Jon Crowley from UTVGuide.net even offered to show off his sweet Roctane XD/HD Beadlock-equipped Kawasaki Teryx at the STI display – when he wasn’t out on the trails anyway.

If you weren’t there, we’ve collected a few photos that should convince you to put the Rally on the Rocks on your bucket list. Check out the gallery at the STI website.

STI tires and wheels are available at finer ATV/UTV dealers everywhere.

For more information, visit www.stitireandwheel.com

The exciting 2014 model year continues as American Honda introduces four brand-new models that clearly demonstrate the incredibly wide reach of Honda engineering; this is the kind of innovation Honda enthusiasts have come to expect over the years. In addition to these all-new models, this announcement also includes a number of successful and favorite returning models.

“This is really a fun time for Honda fans, as we unveil these four incredibly cool all-new machines for 2014 that reach out to entirely different segments of the market,” said Powersports Press Manager Bill Savino. “This introduction serves as a perfect example of what 2014 is going to be like for Honda, as we continue to bring diverse and completely new concepts to riders, no matter what kind of machines they might favor.”

“Earlier this year we introduced the first of our new side-by-side Pioneer line, the 700-4, and now we’re announcing our second model to the Pioneer line: the tough and hard-working Pioneer 700 side-by-side that’s fully featured and will be priced competitively. Next up is the friendly and fun-loving Grom, an easy-to-handle package that makes you grin when you see it and keeps you grinning as you ride. And we have the impressive new Forza scooter, a very able 300-class machine with strong performance and economical operation for solo riding or two-up travel. We also have an awesome all-new motocross machine, the CRF250R, which has been completely redesigned for 2014 along the lines of the new-generation CRF450R.

“These four new models along with more Honda favorites returning for the new model year demonstrate that Honda is on the move for 2014. We’ll be bringing you even more exciting news in the coming months, so keep your eyes on Honda.”

Pioneer 700

In 2014, Honda’s Pioneer 700 sets the standard as the ultimate in hard-working, hard-playing side-by-sides. Whether you’re off to the job site or a weekend adventure in the woods, this newest version carries two people and a load of gear and supplies—up to 1000 pounds—to those spots that are especially tough to reach.

Quick acceleration, good top speed and smooth-riding long-travel suspension are some of the keys to what makes the Pioneer 700 so special. The handy tilt bed adds lots of versatility, and being a Honda, it also features industry-leading safety features—plus outstanding value.

Available in three colors, Red, Olive and the new Honda-designed and trademarked Honda Phantom Camo™, this workhorse of a machine can also be dressed up, modified and personalized by choosing from the full line of more than 50 Honda Genuine Accessories/Honda Signature Accessories.

Colors: Honda Phantom Camo, Olive, Red; Price: TBD; Availability: September

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FourTrax Rincon

The legendary FourTrax Rincon tops Honda’s line of ATVs, thanks to stellar features that include a powerful 675cc engine, independent rear suspension, electronic fuel injection, automotive-style Honda automatic transmission that features a hydraulic torque converter, along with front and rear disc brakes and more.

This popular choice comes with a host of features that all come together to place the Rincon in a class of one. New color for 2014 includes Beige with Black wheels.

Colors: Beige, Olive, Red; Price: $9199; Availability: August

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FourTrax Foreman Rubicon

For years the FourTrax Foreman Rubicon has stood tall as a favorite among riders who demand an especially capable ATV, as it built up an iconic reputation for its off-road prowess.

It has earned its cred the hard way, through years of real-world use. Its unique continuously variable Hondamatic automatic transmission with true engine braking has proven to be efficient, maintenance-free and extremely rugged. This automatic transmission can be set in different modes for maximum performance or maximum torque, as well as in Electric Shift Program (ESP) mode that gives the rider push-button control.

Add in a torque-sensitive front differential along with Honda’s TraxLok selectable 2WD/4WD system plus the option of Electric Power Steering (EPS), and it’s easy to see why so many off-road enthusiasts continue to stick with the Rubicon. New color for 2014 includes White with Black wheels.

Colors: White, Olive, Red; Price: TBD; Availability: August
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FourTrax Rancher AT

The FourTrax Rancher AT carries an impressive blend of innovation, sophistication and hard-working credentials that make it stand out as one of the best picks in the world of ATVs.

Riders have the option of choosing between fully automatic transmission operation and an Electric Shift Program (ESP) mode that allows for easy push-button shifts on command. Also in the mix are an independent rear suspension, selectable 4WD/2WD TraxLok and a rugged torque-sensitive front differential, plus the option of Electric Power Steering (EPS)—all of which make the Rancher AT a genuine superstar in the world of off-road riding.

New color for 2014 includes White with Black wheels.

Colors: White, Olive, Red; Price: $7099-$7799; Availability: September

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FourTrax Recon

Since the inception of this remarkably versatile mid-sized ATV, thousands of riders have made the Honda Recon a best seller, and that’s just the way it should be. A remarkably torquey 229cc OHV engine pumps out delightful levels of performance, while its middleweight size enhances its agile handling traits.

With the option of a manual gearbox or Honda’s push-button Electric Shift Program (ESP) the FourTrax Recon continues to deliver just-right performance that gets the job done seven days a week, whether the day calls for work or for fun.

Colors: Olive, Red; Price: TBD; Availability: August

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About American Honda – American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and Side-by-Sides in the U.S. American Honda’s Motorcycle Division conducts the sales, marketing and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers.

Last weekend, the new 2014 CFMOTO SNYPER 800EX made it’s official launch. And what better way than to participate in an endurance competition to make an undeniably excellent first impression!

Indeed, the 2014 SNYPER 800EX was intensely challenged in its first participation in the 12 HOUR ENDURANCE DE LA TUQUE side x side race which took place on May 18th and 19th. In retrospect, the competition consisted of two (2) rounds of one (1) hour each, drivers traveling at an average speed of 80 km/hr on a very demanding course, testing the capabilities and limitations of both drivers and their respective vehicles!

Cumulatively, after the two (2) rounds of the endurance test, the two (2) 2014 SNYPER 800EX vehicles registered in the competition finished in fourth and fifth place overall. At the same time, they were winning the first place and second place in the 850cc and less bracket.

“The main objective of our participation in the 12 HOUR ENDURANCE DE LA TUQUE races was clearly to demonstrate the performance capabilities and reliability of CFMOTO products. With flawless runs, although our competitors had for the most part side x side vehicles with engines of 900 and 1000cc, the 2014 SNYPER 800EX undoubtedly showed the fans that this vehicle is more than ready for the Canadian trails.” said Francois Hamel, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for CFMOTO Canada.

The new 2014 SNYPER 800EX is equipped with a V-TWIN 800cc engine developing 63HP, ELKA shock absorbers and a CV-TECH transmission. Highly anticipated, the SNYPER’s performance will meet the expectations of the most demanding customers in terms of power and agility. It comes with an exceptional standard equipment package, a limited 5-year warranty and a brand new sporty design.

About Us – Founded in 1989, CFMOTO is a company that has been designing, developing, producing and exporting motor vehicles internationally for more than 20 years. They are a leader in the field of liquid cooled engine design and production for motorcycles and quads in China and throughout the world. CFMOTO possesses an annual production capacity of 800,000 engines and 600,000 vehicles. In Canada, CFMOTO products are imported by CMI who has developed an extensive network of dealerships throughout the country. To provide outstanding service to its many dealerships so that they may, in turn, cater to the needs of their many customers, CMI has established a number of vehicle and parts warehouses in several provinces across Canada. CFMOTO is distributed not only in Canada, but also in more than 50 countries throughout the world.

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