Luke taking us through all the details about the 2020 Can Am Outlander 570 XMR in this detailed walk around video. Leave a comment below to let us know what information you want to know about in future walk around videos!
BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) has decided to make the current period a little more bearable by announcing a 90-day extension to all of its manufacturer limited warranty, expiring between March 15 and June 30, 2020, across all its powersports product lines (Ski-Doo®, Lynx®,, Sea-Doo® and Can-Am®).
This initiative is an indication of BRP’s commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience, even during these challenging times, and is part of the recent “Together, We Ride” project which is a reminder that tough times require new responses. Since some BRP dealers have temporarily closed or are partially open, we wanted to ensure that our customers can fully benefit from their warranty.
“In the current context, people already have a lot of other things on their mind. We didn’t want their warranties running out to be one of them, especially with reduced service department capacity. We wanted to make sure we make things as easy as we can by being the first OEM in North America to offer a 90-day warranty extension on all our powersports products,” said Delton Bohlman, Vice-President, Global Customer Services Parts & Accessories at BRP. “Together, We Ride is not just a catchphrase for us: we are all in this together and we need to do our part to help each other get through it.”
Customers who qualify do not need to take any action to be included in the warranty extension program, they will be automatically prolonged.
The 90-day extension applies to all limited warranties and B.E.S.T. extended service coverage which are set to expire between March 15 and June 30, 2020.
We were born out of adversity. We pride ourselves on thriving in the face of uncertainty. Now more than ever, we defy conventions, rise to the challenge, and push ourselves to innovate – no matter what. Our ingenuity and our desire to overcome, because of (and not despite) the challenges we face, is in our DNA. We’re all on a bumpy ride right now. But we’re coming together for every employee, every dealer, every owner, every enthusiast, across our brands, to ensure we thrive for our future adventures. #TogetherWeRide
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, Stacer and Savage boats, Evinrude and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts, motorcycles 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$6.1 billion from over 120 countries, our global workforce is made up of approximately 13,500 driven, resourceful people.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, launched an all-new “Deliver Your Ride” program supporting Yamaha dealers that are able to complete vehicle purchases remotely and then deliver the product directly to customers.
The new program includes ATV, Side-by-Side, motorcycle, and snowmobile products, and is available nationwide wherever dealers can legally and safely participate.
“Yamaha is working hard to support our dealer network and their customers during these difficult times,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s Motorsports group marketing manager. “It’s not business-as-usual for anyone, yet we know people may still want to buy and enjoy new Yamaha products where possible and appropriate based on their local laws and regulations.”
The new Deliver Your Ride initiative was announced to Yamaha dealers on April 17, 2020, as a temporary program and Yamaha is working diligently with dealers to assist with the implementation.
Interested customers can contact their local Yamaha dealer or visit YamahaMotorsports.com to determine availability in their area.
This is a voluntary program and Yamaha is encouraging each dealer to determine the feasibility based on their local laws and capabilities.
For details regarding all Yamaha products, visit YamahaMotorsports.com.
Connect with Yamaha on social media via @YamahaMotorUSA or @YamahaOutdoors.
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA (YMUS), is a recognized leader in the Powersports industry. The companys ever-expanding product offerings include Motorcycles and Scooters, ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles, Snowmobiles, Outboard Motors, WaveRunner Personal Watercraft, Boats, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Assist Bicycles, Golf Cars, Power Assist Wheelchair Systems, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Machines, Unmanned Helicopters, Accessories, Apparel, 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 Cypress, California, two corporate offices in Georgia, facilities in Wisconsin and Alabama, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. Further U.S.-based Yamaha companies include Skeeter Boats (Texas), G3 Boats (Missouri), Bennet Marine (Florida), Yamaha Precision Propeller (Indiana), and Kracor, Inc. (Wisconsin).
Polaris has a storied past in the Offroad/ATV/SXS marketplace. We’re going to highlight some recent and some not so recent innovations developed and pioneered by Polaris. It’s interesting to note when Polaris introduced its very first ATV models the company was literally unknown in the offroad industry.
The remarkable part of the story is just how fast the Polaris brand grew in popularity and how quickly many (if not most) of the company’s innovations were embraced by consumers and copied by their competitors.
CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
It was 1986 when Polaris landed its first Trail Boss ATV equipped with a tiny, low output 250cc 2-stroke engine pirated from an entry level Polaris snowmobile. While the engine was less than inspiring, the way it put power to the dirt would rock the off-road world for the next twenty years.
Polaris took a proven, reliable Continuously Variable snowmobile transmission and melded it into the Trail Boss ATV’s architecture. In its first iterations CVT wider packaging was a little intrusive to the driver but subsequent versions improved ergonomically.
When Polaris introduced the CVT (snowmobile) transmission to the ATV industry it singlehandedly changed the modern ATV. All of a sudden the driver need do nothing more than squeeze the throttle to enjoy the sport of ATVing.
SINGLE LEVER BRAKING
There is no ATV in the last 40 years that has debuted more game changing innovations than the first 250 Polaris Trail Boss. One such innovation that has spread throughout the industry since 1986, is single lever braking.
While jillions of ATVers have no idea about where the single, left handlebar mounted brake idea originated, those of us who know snowmobiles are completely familiar with the concept and operation. A right side throttle and a single, left-side brake lever controlling all four wheels was another confounding innovation from Polaris.
Many scratched their heads after being exposed to this way of braking. Why? Because it worked so well and was easy to understand for new riders. As the year’s rolled on, many more OEMs would move to the single hydraulic brake lever setup every snowmobile used since that vehicle’s inception.
FULL RUNNING BOARDS
This was such a no-brainer it has got to be embarrassing for the big-gun ATV OEMs of the 1980s to admit they missed it. Polaris introduced full running boards on – you guessed it – the very first ATV the company marketed – the 2006 250 Trail Boss!
Up until the arrival of running boards it was common to run over your own feet – pulling your boots off in the process, if your feet slipped off the footpegs. The introduction of full running boards protected the rider’s feet and provided extra maneuverability allowing the rider to easily move around and counter steep climbs or off-camber side-hills. Full running boards are now commonplace in the ATV biz.
INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION (IRS)
Okay – we can already hear crowing that Suzuki’s original 300 King Quad had IRS before Polaris included it on the original 1996 Sportsman 500. True.
However, let’s pontificate for a moment. Suzuki, the originator of the very first 4- wheeled ATV, was a very small player in the 1990s. Furthermore, the King Quad was a small, somewhat oddly engineered unit with the engine, gear-on-gear tranny and a relatively short travel IRS system packaged as an all-in-one transaxle, power pack.
The fact still remains Polaris introduced IRS on its flagship Sportsman model and debuted at the same time its first 4-stroke ATV powerplant. The Sportsman 500 IRS was a real, full size ATV with super long travel IRS that changed the way ATVs rode and improved the way ATVs could navigate deep mud.
This too, is significant in the popularizing of IRS. Polaris wasted no time taking its Sportsman IRS chassis to a wide variety of targeted models with varying sized engines. Strangely, Suzuki never responded to the Sportsman IRS until the mid 00s.
TRUE 4X4
Those shopping for an ATV often overlook this innovation.
The idea of having all four wheels automatically lay down traction in really slippery conditions rather than just three wheels, was pioneered by Polaris.
Polaris originally called its 4×4 system “Demand Drive”. When terrain demanded serious 4-wheel traction, Polaris’ system automatically locked the front diff. Then, when traction returned, the electrically energized system would automatically return to differential 4×4.
Demand Drive is extremely effective and remains the benchmark for 4×4 actuation, especially when compared to differential-only systems requiring manual selection of “diff-lock” mode to gain true 4×4 operation.
While the system’s auto locking feature was a Polaris exclusive for many years, there are now systems from other OEMs that do the same thing.
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Lindsay Lester and Sadie Lester, wife and youngest daughter of AJ Lester, Co-Host of SnowTrax and Dirt Trax Television, were seriously injured in an unprovoked attack perpetuated on them last Sunday the 12th of April by two St. Bernard dogs.
Lindsay and Sadie were jogging from their home on in the village of Haliburton, Ontario when the dogs appeared and attacked Sadie. Lindsay was subsequently bitten and mauled as she attempted to protect Sadie.
Lindsay and Sadie were airlifted from the Minden, Ontario Hospital Emergency facility to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto where Sadie underwent 4.5 hours of surgery. Sadie will require more surgery over the next months. Lindsay was treated and released from the hospital. However as a result of COVID-19 precautions Lindsay remained in the hospital as the only family member allowed to care for her daughter.
This past Friday afternoon Sadie was released from the hospital and was welcomed home by a ribbon of more than 70 cars lining the entire length of their street including a Haliburton Fire Engine and two Ontario Provincial Police Cruisers. Family, friends and people from the community waved dozens of signs and banners supporting Sadie and Lindsay while horns honked to welcome them home.
AJ and Lindsay would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Haliburton EMTs, and the staff at the Minden Hospital Emergency Department, the Minden Ontario Provincial Police, Ornge Aviation and everyone involved in Sadie’s care at the Toronto SickKids Hospital.
Most importantly the family would like to express their appreciation for the thousands of people and groups across North America who continue to pray for Sadie and Lindsay’s recovery. “We are so thankful and humbled by the outpouring of prayer and support for Sadie” commented AJ. He went on to say: “God has been faithful during this ordeal and we believe there will be a good outcome”.
The community has responded by posting: “Pray for Sadie” signs on their homes and driveways and displaying #prayforsadie unicorn stickers on their cars.
Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced it has donated nearly 1,300 pairs of 509 and KLIM goggles to support Goggles For Docs, providing eyewear to healthcare workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic.
This donation comes at a critical time as healthcare workers and first responders face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The donation of nearly 1,300 pairs of goggles equate to a total MSRP of $72,200 and were distributed to hospitals and medical facilities across the nation including AMR Riverside in California, Newark Division of Fire & EMS in Ohio and Emory University Hospital in Georgia, among others.
“During these unprecedented times, we have seen so many examples of healthcare workers and first responders working in the most demanding circumstances despite the lack of PPE for the greater good,” said Tom Delanoy, 509 founder and president. “Working with Goggles For Docs to provide eyewear for those fighting on the frontlines of this pandemic seemed like a great way for us to contribute and we are humbled to be part of the solution.”
Goggles For Docs is a grassroots effort to provide healthcare workers with ski, snowboard, snowmobile and off-road goggles as they treat COVID-19 patients, offering a solution to the shortages of healthcare eye protection.
As of April 4, more than 29,000 goggles have been shipped across the country. Dozens of new medical centers are being vetted daily by dedicated Goggles For Docs volunteers as the need for more goggles continues to grow.
“Goggles For Docs was created to help mitigate the lack of eye protection for medical workers and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Jon Schaefer, Goggles For Docs founder. “The need for goggles increases daily and we wouldnt be able to meet demands without the generosity of brands like Polaris, 509 and KLIM who have stepped up to provide much needed eyewear.”
509 and KLIM are a part of Polaris’ broad portfolio of snowmobile and off-road riding gear, apparel and accessory offerings.
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. With annual 2019 sales of $6.8 billion, Polaris high-quality product line- up includes the Polaris RANGER, RZR and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all- terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; snowmobiles; and deck, cruiser and pontoon boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including TransAmerica Auto Parts. Polaris presence in adjacent markets includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
We got a whole bunch of products from Kimpex to fully accessorize our Can-Am Maverick Trail this past winter. Here’s an overview of these products in action that we shot over the course of this past winter.
It’s been a heck of a winter, but spring is here and AJ just picked up a brand new Polaris RZR PRO XP Ultimate featuring the 925cc turbocharged HO engine and a GENERAL XP 4 1000 Deluxe and got to take these side-x-sides for their first rip to get some impressions and share them with you.
The enchanting site of the Hôtel Sacacomie, in Mauricie, was chosen by the CFMOTO Canada team to host a group of specialized media in order to present the new 2020 models and share CFMOTO’s vision.
Among this year innovations are the CFORCE 1000 and the brand new CFORCE 6000, available in single seater version and “touring” (2 seater), introduced to the Canadian market early this year.
On that occasion, CFMOTO had brought in a fleet of more than 10 different vehicles to the site. It was a unique opportunity for the media in attendance to test drive each vehicle, while at the same time shooting several video clips in the same day.
CFMOTO Canada’s Vision
The media attending the event took the opportunity to discuss with various members of the CFMOTO team, more specifically with Rodolphe Arenales, General Manger, and Vincent Bourque Veilleux, Product Development Manager.
Attending journalists questioned Mr. Arenales about his vision for the company. “We are a fast-growing company and our sales are increasing very rapidly. We are getting ready for a new wave of growth with many new models and an upgraded fleet every year,” he said, mentioning for example the Bluetooth interface already available on the CFORCE 600 2020. “We now have a more retail sales oriented vision which includes improvement of our distribution network and the constant support of our dealers by generating more and more visits at their locations.”
As for Vincent Bourque Veilleux, he took as much time as was needed with each media to properly describe the vehicles and their respective technical specifications, standard equipment and usefulness. Much interest was expressed for the CFORCE 600, the latest addition to the CFMOTO family.
“The CFORCE 600 quickly catches the eye with its all-new design featuring futuristic and innovating lines. In addition to providing outstanding performance and good power, it includes a CV-TECH transmission (100% Canadian) and is very comfortable. In terms of equipment, its typical of the CFMOTO brand: always very well-equipped vehicles. The CFORCE 600 comes with a 3000 lbs. winch, turn signal lights, a horn, hand guards and aluminum rims, and is covered by our unique 5-year warranty, the best in the industry,” explained Vincent Veilleux.
An experience to be repeated
CFMOTO Canada expects to repeat this experience in the near future. For the media, it is a great opportunity to maximize their time and generate media content quickly in an exceptional setting.
Also, this friendly context will help building relationships with members of CFMOTOs management and marketing team.
Polaris OffRoad, the world leader in powersports and off-road innovation, has expanded its 2020 GENERAL and YOUTH ATV lineups with the introduction of the new GENERAL 1000 Sport and all-new Outlaw 70 EFI.
Both models add to Polaris’ industry-leading product portfolio and reinforce its continued commitment to grow the sport of off-road riding. With this introduction, Polaris is making the GENERAL lineup more accessible while innovating its youth ATV offering with added safety features and benefits that grow with youth riders.
For riders looking to elevate their off-road adventure, the new GENERAL 1000 Sport is their ticket into the off-road’s premier sport-utility side-by-side lineup. Built to take on back-forty jobs and backcountry trails, the new Sport model delivers all the class-leading capability, comfort and style that GENERAL is known for. Polaris took everything riders know and love from the GENERAL 1000 base model and added a new exterior color, eye-catching graphics, color-matched springs and trail-ready, 12-inch aluminum wheels – all for a new starting price of $15,999.
The all-new Polaris Outlaw 70 EFI sets the new standard for the next generation of riders. The kidfriendly ATV is equipped with industry-leading safety features for parents peace-of-mind, while the larger, ergonomic design allows the machine to grow with its rider. All-new accessory options provide added convenience and protection for the next generation of off-road riders. The Outlaw 70 EFI also features electronic fuel injection (EFI), which offers improved cold starts – a benefit both kids and parents will love.
“Polaris is committed to growing the off-road community, and it starts with putting the customer at the center of everything we do. This has never been more evident than in the release of these new models,” said Steven Menneto, president of Off Road, Polaris. “The GENERAL 1000 Sport makes off-road adventure more accessible with a new starting price while delivering more value with enhanced features. The Outlaw 70 EFI brings innovative safety features in a youth ATV that is designed to accommodate next-generation riders as they grow, providing peace of mind and long-term value that parents will appreciate.”
2020 GENERAL 1000 SPORT – Starting at $15,999 U.S. MSRP
Whether trail riding with friends and family, tackling the next task on the property or trekking to a favorite camp site, the GENERAL 1000 Sport is factory-equipped to elevate any adventure.
True on-demand all-wheel drive and a class-leading 100-horsepower ProStar 1000 engine provide sure-footed traction and ample power to confidently take on any trail and have fun along the way. A class-leading 12-inches of suspension travel and 12-inches of ground clearance ensure the ride is smooth even when the terrain is not, while bolstered bucket seats and standard half doors further enhance rider comfort.
For adventures requiring more gear, riders can haul up-to 600-lbs in the dumping cargo box and tow up-to 1,500-lbs.
The GENERAL 1000 Sport adds to this impressive list of standard features with new eye-catching, action-inspired graphics, color-matched springs and trail-ready, 12-inch aluminum wheels. With more than 300 Polaris Engineered accessory options, riders can further customize the vehicle to make the most of every adventure.
Available at a new, lower price, GENERAL 1000 Sport delivers more value while offering a more accessible entry point to the off-road’s premier sport-utility lineup.
The GENERAL 1000 Sport is available in Avalanche Gray and will begin arriving in dealerships in April.
2020 OUTLAW 70 EFI – Starting at $2,299 U.S. MSRP
The all-new Outlaw 70 EFI is designed for riders six-years-old and up. It is the latest addition to the industrys largest youth vehicle lineup and replaces the best-selling Outlaw 50. Safety is at the forefront of the Outlaw 70 EFI, which delivers easy-to-use single-lever disc brakes, an enclosed engine, a parentadjustable speed limiter and an industry-exclusive safety kit featuring a helmet, safety tether, training DVD and whip flag.
Its 70cc engine suits a wider range of youth skill levels and is complemented with a larger ergonomic design, which allows riders to continue to enjoy the machine as they grow. All-new styling and accessories include LED lights for improved rider visibility as well as front-and-rear bumpers, a storage bag, windshield and a decal kit that allows kids to customize the machine and make it their own.
The Outlaw 70 EFI is available in White/Red or White/Pink graphic options and will be available in dealerships beginning in April.
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