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Moto Canada representatives are in New Brunswick with its partners to reveal the significant economic impact that the motorcycle and off-highway vehicles (OHV) industry has had on the province over the past year. According to the most comprehensive economic impact study in the sector’s history, the industry has contributed a total of $679 million in...

Canada’s motorcycle and off-highway vehicles (OHV) industry has an annual total economic impact of $17.3 billion, with an additional $9 billion in total GDP, according to the most in-depth economic impact study done in the sector’s history. The study, commissioned by Moto Canada, The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada and the Canadian Quad Council, and completed...

As interest and demand for the Surron brand — and electric powersports — continues to grow in Canada, the need for dealerships is rapidly increasing. To meet this momentum heading into the 2023 riding season, Surron Canada/DIAN Motors Inc. is seeking motorcycle & powersports dealerships eager to join the company’s nationwide dealer network. Established in...

Effective March 1, 2023 Calgary’s Blackfoot Motosports has new owners following the acquisition of the multi-brand powersports dealership by Barnes Garage Co. Details were announced in the following press release: CALGARY, Canada (March 1st, 2023) – Barnes Garage Co. announced the acquisition of Blackfoot Motosports, which will be renamed Barnes Powersports Blackfoot (BPS – Blackfoot),...

2022 confirmed itself as an exceptional year for Ducati, which closed the period with a record of 61,562 motorcycles delivered to enthusiasts around the world, an extraordinary result that complements the successes collected by the motorcycle manufacturer in the racing world. Sales grew by 3.6 percent over 2021 and 28 percent over 2020. Claudio Domenicali,...

After careful consideration, Power Sport Services has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2023 edition of the Calgary Motorcycle Show amidst ongoing interruptions to the global supply chain, directly impacting how motorcycle manufacturers, powersports dealers and after-market distributors are choosing to promote their products and services during this disruptive time. Despite the team’s very...

BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) confirms the start of construction of its first EV manufacturing plant and a major milestone in the Company’s electric journey. Today marks the groundbreaking ceremony of the Can-Am electric two-wheel motorcycle production facility in Querétaro, Mexico, which will be adjacent to the current BRP campus in the city. Production of the...

BMW Motorrad Canada is proud to announce the new, updated, 2023 BMW S 1000 RR with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics and electronic assist systems. First introduced in 2009, the BMW S 1000 RR has become the standard for its segment in terms of performance and rider safety features. "With an advanced suspension...

Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE: HOG), the world's most desirable motorcycle company, and AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. ("ABIC") (NYSE: IMPX), a special purpose acquisition company with a dedicated sustainability focus, sponsored by executives of AEA Investors and Bridges Fund Management, today announced the completion of their previously announced business combination under which LiveWire EV, LLC (the "Company"),...

KTM AG, a subsidiary of PIERER Mobility AG and MV Agusta have signed a commercial agreement for the distribution of the iconic Schiranna motorcycles in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The deal, extending over several years, focuses on the distribution, the promotion and customer service of the MV Agusta range of motorcycles by KTM AG’s...

With limited availability on select 2023 motocross, cross-country and enduro models, the new Heritage machines offer a special livery honoring Husqvarna Motorcycles’ off-road racing heritage. Built on the proven technical platforms of the 2023 FC/TC, FX/TX and FE/TE ranges, these competition-focused motorcycles, designed for racing at the highest level, are now enhanced by a distinctive...