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Polaris has donated nearly $ 120,000 to off-road organizations with T . R . A . I . L . S . Grants . The 13 nonprofit organizations that were awarded a Spring 2022 T . R . A . I . L . S . grant received awards ranging from $ 6,000 to $ 10,000 . The grants will support the development , improvement and expansion of trails , and help to educate riders on safe and responsible riding practices .
' Ride With Us ', the MIC ' s " multifaceted market expansion program , heads into its second year , having inspired more than 2.3 million potential new riders through social media and putting more than 700 people on motorcycles for their first time through its Moto Intro experiences in 2021 ." It will , however , need to replace the public facing opportunity provided for it with the cancelation of the IMS Outdoors event series for 2022 .
National Powersport Auctions ( NPA ) has " stepped up " its Strategic Partnership with the National Powersports Dealer Association ( NPDA ). " NPA believes that dealers are critical to the future of powersports ," said NPA CEO Jim Woodruff . " They are at the front lines of the consumer experience that fuels our industry . We share NPDA ' s PURE ( Promote , Unite , Represent , Educate ) vision and belief that our industry is better when we all work together ." Additional NPDA supporters include Find It Now , Law Tigers , LiquiMoly USA , Performance Brokerage Services and WPS / HardDrive parent company Arrowhead Engineered Products .
Ducati owner VAG ' s ( Volkswagen Audi Group ) Spanish subsidiary SEAT is the latest automotive brand to try its hand at PTW electrification with the launch of the ' MO ' eScooter 125 . It is powered by a 9 kW rear wheel electric motor , with peak power equivalent to a 125 cc Scooter , 240 Nm of torque for a stated 0-31 mph acceleration time of 3.9 seconds , 59 mph top speed and 85 mile range from the 5.6 kWh Li-ion battery pack .
In response to test rider and customer feedback , Harley has added a Screamin ' Eagle Quick Shifter to its accessory options for 2022 and up Pan America models . To our knowledge , the company has not yet formally confirmed whether or not it is also compatible with other Revolution Max models , namely the Sportster S .
Mustang Seats Acquired by Veteran-Founded Investor
Three Rivers , Massachusetts based Mustang Motorcycle Products LLC , maker of Mustang seats and related motorcycle accessories , has been acquired by LDR Growth Partners - a private investment firm " focused on acquiring and growing unique , cash flow generating businesses in the manufacturing , industrial products and transportation sectors ." Mustang " specializes in high-quality , handmade motorcycle seats " and was founded in 1980 by Al Simmons , a keen pilot , who named his business for the legendary P51 Mustang . The acquisition is the latest stage in what has been described as " The Great MAG Unwind ." Mustang was bought by the Motorsport Aftermarket Group ( MAG ) in 2004 . MAG was eventually taken over by the then Tucker Rocky owner Lacey Diversified ( of Indianapolis ) in
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Harley has kicked-off the build-up to its mid-2023 120th anniversary celebrations with the announcement for a four-day " Homecoming Festival " in the Milwaukee area in 2023 . Slated to be an annual event with the 120th anniversary edition as a debut for the concept , Harley says it will be a " four-day festival filled with music , food and moto-culture . The inaugural event will take place at multiple venues throughout the Milwaukee area on July 13-16 , 2023 , and welcomes riders , enthusiasts and fans to meet in Milwaukee for a huge celebration .
2014 . Mustang has now been bought by LDR from the group of investors ( led by Monomoy Capital Partners ), who themselves acquired MAG in the fall of 2017 when it emerged from its bankruptcy filing . " Mustang Seats presents a tremendous opportunity for us at LDR ," said William Brame , partner at LDR and co-head of its acquisition business . " Our unique approach is in providing growing companies the resources they need to continue to expand while identifying areas for new value creation . " We ' ll invest in people , technology and the machinery the company needs to help deliver the iconic Mustang seats to motorcycle riders looking for our products domestically and internationally ." LDR was founded by three US Army officers in 2011 . It is also the owner of LDR Advisory Partners and LDR Leadership , firms which focus on improving company , employee and leadership performance , and of Whitman Controls - a 50-year Bristol , Ct ., based manufacturer of process automation controls . Mustang presently employs 85 people in a historic facility in Three Rivers .
H-D Homecoming Event
" We invite everyone , riders , non-riders and fans around the world , to join us in Milwaukee next summer for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming where we will celebrate 120 years of our incredible brand ," said Jochen Zeitz , Chairman , President and CEO of Harley-Davidson . " This will be the first in a series of unforgettable annual
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LDR intends to keep Mustang ' s operations in its current primary location as it adds manufacturing technology , production capacity and marketing capabilities to the organization . The company has added nearly 20 additional employees since September of 2021 and the new owners anticipate hiring additional resources in the coming months to accomplish their goals . " We believe in Mustang ' s product , in its people and in the strength of the motorcycle accessory market ," continued Brame . " Our leadership is excited about entrenching ourselves in this company and in the riding community . We look forward to meeting our loyal customers and partners at rallies and events this year ." " The leadership and employees here at Mustang couldn ' t be happier about the news ," said Mustang GM Mike Cornelius . " The additional investment from LDR will help us take the next step forward . Our orders show that riders want Mustang seats and our team is excited to continue to deliver them to our loyal dealers and customers ." www . mustangseats . com
events in Milwaukee . Stay tuned for more details in coming months , and we look forward to celebrating with you in 2023 ." Harley recently launched " The Road to Harley-Davidson Homecoming Challenge " where riders and nonriders alike can participate in chances to earn virtual badges , win daily and monthly prizes and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a grand prize trip to Milwaukee to participate in the Homecoming event . For details download the Harley- Davidson app , or visit H-D . com / ride
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