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RidersWest Insider Polaris Industries Inc. files lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products

Polaris Industries Inc. has announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. 

RidersWest Insider Monday is Ride to Work Day

Make your Monday morning commute more enjoyable and save some fuel by taking part in the 21st annual International Motorcycle & Scooter Ride to Work Day on June 18, 2012.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider BRP moving watercraft assembly to Mexico

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is shifting the assembly of Sea-Doo watercraft from its plant in Valcourt, Quebec, to a new plant in Mexico as part of a reorganization of its operations.

RidersWest Insider Frossard to have an operation that curtails 2012

Monster Energy Yamaha’s Steven Frossard will have a second operation on his right knee, which he injured at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria on April 21, 2012—and he will miss the rest of the season.

RidersWest Insider Bluetooth innovator at Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix

Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor activities market, is pleased to announce that it will be attending and supporting the upcoming Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, from July 27 to 29, 2012. 

RidersWest Insider Honda holds demo days in Cranbrook, B.C.

Peak Performance Motorsports in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted Honda motorcycle demo days on May 24, 2012. From 4 to 8 p.m., fans of Honda got an opportunity to ride some of Honda’s new street bikes. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Arctic Cat is on the right track, says Motley Fool

Snowmobile maker Arctic Cat (NASDAQ: ACAT) managed to beat the street in the fourth quarter and posted a huge jump in its top line. However, the company saw its shares go the wrong way as it failed to come up with a bright outlook.

RidersWest Insider Sena supports Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month presented by the National Safety Council (NSC). With warmer weather throughout the country, the National Safety Council encourages motorists to safely share the road with motorcyclists and to be extra alert when they are near by.

RidersWest Insider AMSOIL Proud to support Earth Day initiatives year round

The introduction of AMSOIL synthetic motor oil in 1972 set all new standards for motor oil quality. 

RidersWest Insider An invitation to Spyder riders

Can-Am is inviting all owners of its Spyder roadster for a special get-together in Durango, Colorado. This event will be held from June 20 to 22, 2012, and attendees will have the chance to meet with and speak to other owners of the Spyder roadster about their experiences. Representatives from Bombardier Recreational Products will be there as well.

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider Polaris off-road sales up 30 per cent and on-road up 44 per cent

Polaris recorded 25 per cent sales growth in the first quarter of 2012—off-road vehicle sales increased 30 per cent and on-road vehicle sales increased 44 per cent during the 2012 first quarter.

RidersWest Insider One week until women motorcycle enthusiasts populate the planet’s roads

Dubai, Poland, Canada, England, India, Australia, United-States, Greece, Italy, Russia—women riders from the around the world are preparing to celebrate the sixth annual International female Ride Day© planned for Friday, May 4, 2012. 

RidersWest Insider A new vehicle tracking device for the motorsports industry

Today, Inilex®—a company based in Chandler, Arizona, that offers state-of-the-art telemetry solutions—launched a new device designed to prevent theft and aid in the recovery of stolen motorcycles, ATVs and other motorsport vehicles. 

by Kirsten Armleder

RidersWest Insider New plan to reduce trail use conflicts in BC

The Okanagan Valley will see the first test sites for a new project where off-road vehicles will share trail space with hikers and bikers

RidersWest Insider Zero Motorcycles plugging in at Canadian dealerships

Longer battery life, more power and better suspension make electric bikes a savvy option.

RidersWest Insider Turning safety lessons into fun for kids

The Canadian Off-Highway Vehicles Distributors Council reaches out to teach the rules to young riders.