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RidersWest Insider Textron closes Arctic Cat new head office in downtown Minneapolis

Textron has taken over the lease for the former Arctic Cat building and is looking for a commercial enterprise to take over the premises.

RidersWest Insider Ryan Dungey is your 2017 AMA 450 Supercross champion

Ryan Dungey fought throughout all sessions and battled to the chequered flag with title rival Eli Tomac in what was an incredible concluding main event of the championship.

RidersWest Insider KTM’s new SX model range for 2018 will be arriving in dealerships soon

With its 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines, from the KTM 50 SX to the KTM 450 SX-F ultimate powerhouse, KTM offers high quality serial equipment in all of its motocross range.

RidersWest Insider Take the Motorcycle Safety Pledge

After a long, cold Canadian winter, motorcyclists are eager to get back on the roads. Warmer spring weather signals the start of the motorcycle season—that’s why May isofficially recognized as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

RidersWest Insider Textron Announcement: Arctic Cat for Snowmobiles and Textron Off Road for Arctic Cat ATVs

The Arctic Cat brand of ATVs will disappear and become a part of a new and developing division called Textron Off Road.

RidersWest Insider Women motorcycle riders around the world unite for 11th annual International Female Ride Day

Across all borders, cultures and forms of motorcycling, thousands of women join together to “Just Ride!” promoting women motorcyclists.

RidersWest Insider Yamaha Financial Services announces winner of the ‘Win Your Yamaha’ contest

Kevin Higney wins his 2017 Kodiak EPS SE in Yamaha Financial Services contest.

RidersWest Insider New fuel-injected 2-strokes from Husqvarna Motorcycles

Revolutionary TE 250i machines set to change perceptions about two-stroke off-road bikes.

RidersWest Insider New 2018 Timbersled ARO aimed at putting the bike back in snow biking

Polaris releases the new 2018 Timbersled ARO snow bike kit.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider KTM announces groundbreaking 2-stroke fuel injection enduro machines

KTM's new 2018 250 XC-W TPI will arrive in Canada in limited quantities this fall.

RidersWest Insider Textron’s acquisition of Arctic Cat now complete

On March 6, 2017, Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Arctic Cat Inc. by means of a short-form merger under Minnesota law.

RidersWest Insider Vancouver Motorcycle Show 2017 attracts thousands

Held at the Tradex, Trade and Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, the three-day manufacturers’ showcase featured hundreds of new motorcycles, scooters, ATV’s and performances ranging from safety demonstrations to jaw-dropping bike and ATV stunts.

RidersWest Insider Brett MacDowell joins Team Marlon

Marlon Products is pleased to announce that Brett MacDowell of Bulldog Decks is joining the Marlon Team.

RidersWest Insider Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing announces 2017 off-road team

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing is pleased to announce its 2017 off-road team featuring Colton Haaker, Josh Strang, Jacob Argubright and Thaddeus Duvall.

RidersWest Insider Yamaha unveils impactful new consumer show display for 2017

Teaming up with TAG (Toronto) earlier this year, Yamaha Motor Canada set out to construct an innovative new corporate display that would reflect the extension of the company’s vision and brand in Canada.

RidersWest Insider Husqvarna’s Martin Davalos claims first heat race win of the AMA Supercross season

Recap and race results from Round 1 of the 2017 AMA Supercross season.