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Yamaha Celebrates 4 Million Units Assembled in the USA

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Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) and Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) have reached a historic manufacturing milestone, celebrating the production of 4 million vehicles with the assembly of a new 2021 Wolverine RMAX2 1000 Side-by-Side (SxS) at the state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia.

Yamaha held the occasion at the Newnan factory on August 12 to recognize employees and thank them for their dedication to ensuring superior manufacturing processes and producing the highest quality of vehicles.

Yamaha’s hub for 4-wheel off-highway vehicle manufacturing, YMMC is where all of the companyÂ’s Side-by-Sides, full-size ATVs, WaveRunners, and Golf Cars are produced for worldwide distribution.

“Over the past 20 years, Yamaha has invested more than $380 million into U.S. manufacturing to create a world-class facility in Newnan,” said Taka Imanishi, president of YMMC. “Whether it is our ATV or Side-by-Side vehicles, Golf Cars or Personal Watercraft, YMMC strives to maintain the highest quality of production and environmental standards, while giving back to the community through comprehensive corporate social responsibility programs.”

Since its founding in 1988, YMMC has made a significant impact within its community. The facility covers 280 acres with more than 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing facilities, giving it a massive physical footprint in Newnan.

Between the YMMC facility and YMUS corporate offices in Marietta and Kennesaw, Georgia, Yamaha now employs over 2,000 people in the state of Georgia alone, encompassing more than half of the 4,000+ individuals the company directly employs in the United States.

The company’s impact on Newnan can be seen in many ways, from recent disaster relief donations to countless ongoing community engagement programs. The city of Newnan even named May 18th “Yamaha Day” in 2011 to celebrate the companyÂ’s positive economic impacts and ongoing job creation. Many of these messages were recently highlighted in the season 19 premiere of “Modern Marvels: Machines” on the HISTORY Channel, where the show went behind-the-scenes to shine a spotlight on the Yamaha factory and its employees.

“Yamaha continues to add personnel and strengthen operations in Georgia as the Side-by-Side line expands with popular new models like the Wolverine RMAX 1000,” said Mike Martinez, YMUS vice president of motorsports. “With increasing demand for outdoor recreation of all kinds, we expect to see continued growth of our operations in Georgia and across the country, providing a positive impact on Yamaha, our customers, and on the communities where we live and work.”

REALize Your Adventure and learn more about Yamaha’s full lineup of vehicles Assembled in the USA at YamahaOutdoors.com, or by visiting your local Yamaha dealer.

About Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America –

Founded in 1986, the Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America (YMMC) facility has the highest certifications for quality, safety and environmental manufacturing in producing golf cars, personal watercraft, Side-by-Side vehicles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The factory is ISO9001 Quality Management System and ISO14001 Environmental Management System certified.

About Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA –

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States.

YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida) and Kracor Systems (Wisconsin), Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri), and Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana).

2022 Can-Am Off-Road Introduction

Watch Bernard Guy, Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy present what makes the new Can-Am Off-Road lineup so special.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Sportquads are better than 4×4 ATVs

From our good friends over at Dirt Obsexxion, here’s their presentation of the Top 5 reasons why sport ATVs are better than Sport Utility ATVs featuring the Raptor 700, R450, KFX450, and 400X.

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Can Am Commander XT Work and Play Adventure

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Luke takes full advantage of the Can-Am Commander’s dual Work and Play personality putting it to task knocking off chores around the yard and then he sets out for an adventure to a remote swimming hole to spend some quality time with his daughter.

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2022 CAN-AM OFF-ROAD LINEUP

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BRP (TSX: DOO; NASDAQ: DOOO) maintains a constant focus on improving the rider experience across its entire lineup of powersports vehicles.

Can-Am Off-Road is a shining example of that, and the results speak for themselves – continuously sweeping podiums at the most gruelling races across the globe, helping to drive massive industry growth and attract new riders, and introducing new and improved vehicles to get the job done, no matter the task or adventure at hand.

As the off-road industry continues its incredible growth, riders of all skill levels crave the best machine for their version of Off-Road Livin’. And Can-Am is once again delivering with its 2022 model year lineup of ATVs and side-by-side vehicles – from entry level to top performance.

With more horsepower, better traction, enhanced comfort, and so much more, Can-Am is rolling into the new model year with some serious swagger.

Pushing Further, Faster

The Can-Am Maverick X3 lineup of performance off-road vehicles is synonymous with power, handling, and…winning. For 2022, Can-Am is upping the ante, becoming the first side-by-side manufacturer to offer a 200hp engine.

That’s a lot of power. And coupled with our all-new pDrive roller clutch system, the entire dynamic changes through quicker acceleration and instant-on power at all times.

And while the Can-Am Maverick X3 delivers the best power-to-weight ratio in its class, handling remains critical to all-around performance.

That is why BRP engineers worked tirelessly to ensure the lineup handles terrain with ease, thanks to Smart-Shox adaptive suspension, new 30 and 32-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires, a stronger frame, and higher ground clearance and stance. That total combination is what makes the Maverick the envy of the competition.

“The 2022 Can-Am Maverick X3 is the pinnacle of performance side-by-side vehicles,” said Hailie Deegan, professional racer and Can-Am brand ambassador. “And the best part of working with Can-Am, is they keep making it better and better. There’s no other choice if youÂ’re in the market for the best, and if you enjoy watching others try to keep up in the rearview.”

All-New Engine Options

Speaking of power, Can-Am is introducing two new Rotax engines to its lineup – the HD7/700 ACE and the HD9, replacing the HD5, HD8, and 800.

The Rotax HD7 is set to become the new ruler of the lower-HP class. It will be available in the Can-Am Defender, where it replaces the HD5 with 37% more poweri, and with a sportier calibration, it will power the new Commander 700, and the Maverick Trail 700.

The new engine is optimized for off-road usage, delivering an improved experience with less noise, less vibration, and a cooler environment for passengers resulting in a more comfortable ride.

The Rotax HD9 option replaces the HD8 in the Can-Am Defender lineup. It is a larger, more powerful engine that delivers 30%i more horsepower than its predecessor. It promises the same dependability, with even more workability by way of class-leading power and low-end torque.

“With the addition of the HD7 and HD9 engine options to the already existing HD10, Can-Am is class leading in power and the best option to accomplish the task at hand, whether thatÂ’s work or play,” said Christian St-Onge Director Global Product Strategy Can-Am Off-Road Vehicles. “Regardless of your vehicle choice, this lineup is built to perform.”

Visco-4Lok Expansion

On the ATV side, Can-Am is expanding its Visco-4Lok system. It works with the push of a button, where riders can engage a 4-wheel-drive lock mode, which instantly provides equal power to all four wheels for great traction. It will now be available on all 2022 Outlander and Renegade X mr packages, as well as the Outlander XT-P, and Outlander MAX Limited.

With these enhancements across its ATV and side-by-side vehicle lineups, Can-Am is giving all riders what they crave, regardless if they live for performance, or are adventurers embarking on their next epic journey. That is Can-Am Off-Road Livin’.

About BRP – We are a global leader in the world of powersports vehicles, propulsion systems and boats built on over 75 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Our portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft, Can-Am on- and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft, Manitou, Quintrex boats and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. We complete our lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel business to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$6.0 billion from over 130 countries, our global workforce is made up of more than 14,500 driven, resourceful people.

For more technical details and product specs, as well as information on the complete lineup of Can-Am Off-Road vehicles, visit can-am.brp.com/off-road.

Polaris RZR Trail S 1000 Premium Review

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Is 100 horsepower too much or just enough? Luke puts the 100 horsepower, 60-inch wide RZR Trail S 1000 Premium edition through its paces showcasing its elite trail performance and unmatched comfort and reminds us that you don’t necessarily need a turbo to have a ton of fun on the trail.

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Maverick Sport Max Long-Term Test Detailed Overview

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We decided to give you exactly what you asked us for! We got our hands on a well-worn 2020 Can-Am Maverick Sport Max with a load of miles on it and before Luke presents his full review of it, he put together this overview to give you all the details of this UTV featuring a Rotax 976 cc, V-twin, Fox QS3 shocks and a ton of other aftermarket add-ons.

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Yamaha EF2200iS Generator with CO Sensor

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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, today announced the new EF2200iS inverter generator, highlighted by the addition of a new Carbon Monoxide Sensor (CO Sensor) integrated into a detection and shutdown system.

Designed for emergency home backup portable power use, RV and camping power needs, and as a power source on many DIY home projects, the EF2200iS is the first in Yamaha’s upcoming lineup of generators exclusively equipped with CO Sensor technology to meet the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association’sâ„¢ (PGMA®) ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 standard to monitor carbon monoxide emissions.

When the CO Sensor detects elevated levels of carbon monoxide, the EF2200iS automatically shuts off and will remain off for approximately five minutes, with indication that the generator needs to be moved to a well-ventilated space. A new CO Sensor graphic and LED indicator lights on the control panel notify the user of carbon monoxide emission levels or system malfunctions.

“Yamaha is a premium manufacturer in the portable generator industry and supports practices and technology like this to enhance the overall protection and performance of our products,” said Kevin Reed, Yamaha Outdoor Power Products Division Senior Manager. “The protection of our customers is our top priority, and we’re proud to work with the PGMA to comply with the ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 standard while maintaining the performance and reliability that our customers have come to rely on from Yamaha.”

The EF2200iS delivers 2,200 watts of power to meet the demands of today’s most popular RVs and trailers, built with Yamaha premium inverter technology, delivering clean power for sensitive electronics.

Yamaha’s high-output MZ80 OHV, air-cooled, single cylinder 4-stroke engine delivers a maximum of 2,200 watts of AC output with a maximum AC current of 18.3 amps at 120 volts. For additional power, Yamaha’s Twin Tech parallel function allows two units to connect together for a combined power output of 3,600 watts or 30 amps.

The EF2200iS is also built for efficient and quiet operation, capable of running at a continuous 10.5 hours with noise levels of 57-65 dBA at a quarter-rated load, allowing people to maintain a normal conversation with ease while itÂ’s running.

This generator is designed for simple operation. The standard 30-amp RV outlet allows users to plug directly into the generator for immediate power needs. Moving the EF2200iS around a campsite, at the track or on a DIY project is simple thanks to its compact size, 55-pound weight and tri-handle design – designed for one or two people to move the unit effortlessly.

The generator also features Yamaha’s Smart Throttle, a load sensing control that optimizes fuel efficiency and noise reduction. The LED illuminated control panel makes it easy to check the status of the generator both day and night, and starting and stopping the unit is simple with the Yamaha Smart Dial. The new EF2200iS also features a new easy-to-use carburetor drain and fuel pump.

The new Yamaha EF2200iS with CO Sensor is expected to begin arriving in dealers this August for $1,199 MSRP and will include a 3-year Yamaha limited warranty. To learn more about the all-new EF2200iS, along with the rest of Yamaha’s generators and power products, visit yamahamotorsports.com/powerproducts

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the outdoor recreation industry. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outboard Motors, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and Robotic Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, Yamalube products, and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of distributors and dealers in the United States. YMUS has a corporate office in California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, and factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Additional U.S.-based subsidiaries include Yamaha Marine Systems Company (YMSC) with divisions Bennett Marine (Florida), Kracor Systems (Wisconsin), and Yamaha Marine Precision Propeller (Indiana), and Skeeter Boats (Texas), with division G3 Boats (Missouri).

ARGO Unveils 2022 Model Lineup

ARGO, the worldwide leader for manned and unmanned amphibious Extreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) has proven to be a resilient force amongst industry competitors in recent years.

Today, ARGO unveiled a newly enhanced lineup for model year 2022 that positions them as one of the most diversified manufacturers within the off-road industry.

Starting with new product offerings within the side by side (SxS) and commercial markets while expanding their ATV offering, the ARGO brand is now a strong contender in dealerships across North America. Brad Darling, President and CEO of ARGO made the following statement about the launch of the 2022 product lineup, “We made a promise to Know No Boundaries when engineering new and innovative ways to Go Anywhere. Our product offering for model year 2022 illustrates not only our commitment to this promise but also our commitment to revolutionizing the powersports industry by bringing you products no other manufacturer can offer.”

Leading off with the all-new products for 2022, ARGO announces the Magnum XF 500 Utility SxSs. Offered in a base and LE package, this all-new line of SxSs from ARGO standout with utilitarian features such as the Push-Button 2WD/4WD with Front Differential Lock, a tilt-assist dump box, optimal storage capacity within the cab and tailgate, and finished off with the highly sought-after projector beam headlights. Outfitted and competitively priced to compete with other leading brands, the Magnum line of SxSs opens the door to a new segment of products for existing ARGO customers and potential new ARGO customers.

Returning with a large list of enhancements for model year 2022 is ARGO’s extensive ATV product offerings. Newly fabricated and engineered around consumer and dealer requests, the 2022 lineup of ARGO ATVs now includes a youth XC 90 model, rated for riders 12 and up, a newly engineered line of trusted XR 500 models and an all-new XR 700 model to round out the single rider category.

With the market showing continued interest in the 2-up category, ARGO offers their touring models for 2022 with displacement options in XRT 570 and XRT 1000 models. Curated to fit the differentiated needs of off-road customers, the all-new line of ATVs will be offered in packages ranging from base models to SE or LE packages. This newly enhanced line of ATVs symbolizes ARGOÂ’s commitment to the off-road dirt segment and represents ARGOÂ’s dedication to finding the right machine for every customer.

Moving into the world-renowned amphibious segment of Extreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) ARGO is excited to announce the implementation of the newly designed and revolutionary, Instant Torque Drive System (ITDS) and Instant Torque Clutching (ITC). Engineered to enhance torque, acceleration, speed and throttle response, the combination of ITDS and ITC alleviates the need to offer two different transmission options like the High-Torque (HT) and Standard Torque (ST) transmission found in previous years.

Offered as a standard option on all recreation and commercial XTVs, this newly engineered drive system and clutching provides increased torque and acceleration in one package.

VP of Engineering Mark Esala commented, “This new Instant Torque Drive System dramatically improves low end torque and increases acceleration. The Instant Torque Clutch is designed to provide the optimal gear ratio shifting seamlessly throughout the full range to utilize the massive torque and power of our engines. We have combined torque, acceleration, throttle response and speed into one package.”

Along with the new drive system and clutching, ARGO is also proud to announce the addition of a newly engineered 8.5-gallon steel fuel tank with the fuel level display integrated into the dash-mounted, multi-function premium and deluxe gauge versions. Highly requested by customers and dealers alike, ARGO XTVs now offer extended range while enhancing fuel level awareness.

For 2022, ARGO’s 3-prong series of recreation XTVs will continue to lead with the Frontier, Aurora and Conquest models. Opening with the value centered Frontier series, this line will be offered in both 6×6 and 8×8 variants in 650 or 700 options. Powered by the 23 HP Carbureted or Electronic Fuel Injected (EFI) Vanguard engine, the Frontier series comes equipped with the all-new ITDS and ITC along with the newly engineered steel fuel tank and electronic fuel level display.

Also included on all Frontier models for 2022 are hi-vis LED taillights prioritizing operator and passenger safety during all hours of operation. The Aurora Series returns as the premiere XTV in ARGOÂ’s lineup.

Offered in 800, 850 and 950 packages, outfitted with premium features and Big-Blockâ„¢ engine options, the Aurora series is complimented with the addition of the ITDS and ITC.

The Aurora continues to standout as the ultimate Go Anywhere vehicle. Finally, the Conquest Outfitter concludes the recreation line up of XTVs. Built around mother nature’s catastrophic tendencies, the outfitter is engineered for sportsmen, by sportsmen. Available in the 800-liquid cooled and 950 fan cooled packages, the outfitter continues its reign over the backwoods with the addition of the newly engineered ITDS and ITC. As the world’s leader for manned and unmanned amphibious XTVs, ARGO continues to revolutionize the industry with machines that can go where others can’t.

Capping off an already impressive 2022 product offering, ARGO announces the expansion of their Commercial lineup with the Conquest Pro and Aurora Responder XTVs and the ARGO Sherp Series Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs). The Conquest Pro XT, XT-L, XT-X and Aurora Responder return with the newly integrated ITDS and ITC.

Concluding the ARGO commercial lineup is the revered ARGO Sherp series. Proven to be the ultimate amphibious commercial vehicle, the ARGO Sherp series includes the Pro XT, ARK XTX and ARK XTZ. From the 71″ tubeless, ultra-low pressure behemoth tires to the torque instilling Doosan diesel engines, the ARGO Sherp can take you places no other off-road vehicle can. Rooted with safety, reliability and durability at its core, the ARGO Sherp series is ready to conquer any challenge it faces.

Moving into the busy Fall season the manufacturer continues to push the limits and, “Know No Boundaries.”

About ARGO – ARGO is the world leader in amphibious Xtreme Terrain Vehicles (XTVs) since 1967. ARGO markets its manned and unmanned vehicles through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada, as well as distributors representing dealers in Europe, Russia, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets. ARGO products’ unique durability, safety and versatility are driven by the companyÂ’s renowned engineering and ability to go where others can’t.

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Jemco Roto Kap Storage Box for The Polaris General

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You won’t believe how much stuff this can hold! Jemco has been producing some of the best cargo boxes we’ve every laid our hands on and the company’s latest cargo box is the Roto Kap for the Polaris General.

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