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Canadian company Taiga ( TSX : TAIG ) says that it has begun delivery of Orca Carbon Electric Watercraft units in Florida . " The impressive boating culture , paired with high public awareness of EVs , positions Florida as a premiere market for the Taiga Orca ," said Sam Bruneau , CEO . The Orca Carbon was recently awarded Popular Science Best of What ' s New 2022 , is a nominee for Boat of the Year 2022 by Boating Magazine , and was recognized to TIME ' s List of Best Inventions of 2022 alongside its Nomad electric snowmobile .
In Japan , Yamaha Motor and its wholly owned subsidiary Yamaha Motor Powered Products Co ., Ltd . ( YMPC ) has announced plans for a " partial transfer " of its power products business ( multi-purpose engines , generators and snow blowers ) to Earth Power Products Co ., Ltd . ( EPP ) - wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese auto parts maker Meiko Seiki Co ., Ltd .
Volcon has announced a collaboration with BFGoodrich Tires for its off-road racing program , including integration of BFG ' s ActiveAir suspension technology in the Volcon race vehicle . ActiveAir is a Central Tire Inflation System ( CTIS ) that makes real-time adjustments " with the aim of enhancing the offroad performance and increasing the battery range of Volcon ' s future UTV products ."
Having recently announced its acquisition of Spectro Oils , Swiss oil brand MOTOREX ( Bucher AG ) has announced Andreas Vetter as its new head of powersports , replacing Ronald Kabella .
In the United States , Honda has announced what it describes as " approachable " and " beginner friendly " Dual Sport models ( ADV ) - the all-new " value focused " XR150L and shorter seat height CRF300L .
Tucker Powersports has struck an exclusive distribution agreement with Atturo Tire . Atturo recently announced its first product for off-road UTVs - the Atturo Trail Blade SXS line . The tires feature steel belted construction , integrated rim protection and modern , race-inspired designs . A Trail Hazard protection plan covers flat tire repair or replacement costs for up to 24 months .
Indian Motorcycle - Up to $ 405,000 Contingency Prizing
After an unprecedented triple crown in 2022 , Indian Motorcycle Racing has announced 2023 MotoAmerica and Progressive AFT factory race teams and privateer contingency prizing that is potentially worth as much as $ 405,000 across KOTB , SHNC and AFT . Gary Gray , Vice President Racing , Technology and Service for Indian Motorcycle , said : " We ' re incredibly proud of the success we had in 2022 with three different championships , but it ' s only going to get tougher in 2023 , with our competition gunning for us more than ever . But that challenge is what motivates us and pushes us to get better every day , and we ' re chomping at the bit to go racing in 2023 ."
MotoAmerica KOTB & SHNC For 2023 , Indian Motorcycle and S & S will pit a two-man factory race team that will take on double duty across the King Of The Baggers and Super Hooligan classes . Running the No . 1 plate in both classes , dual-threat champion Tyler O ' Hara enters his fourth year aboard the Indian Challenger and his second year piloting an Indian FTR . " Pitting alongside O ' Hara in both classes is veteran Moto GP racer Jeremy McWilliams , whose technical knowledge and extensive experience at racing ' s highest levels proved invaluable to the team ' s success in 2022 ." In addition to its factory efforts , Indian Motorcycle is offering up to $ 83,000
SBS Friction A / S and Progressive American Flat Track have announced that SBS will continue as the Official Brake Sponsor of Progressive AFT through the 2024 season . Speaking from its Daytona offices during Bike Week , AFT described SBS as " a dominant force in global motorsports , reeling in dozens of world titles in the decades since its founding in Denmark back in 1964 . After earlier proving its capabilities in battlegrounds such as the Superbike World Championship and World Motocross Championship , SBS focused its attention on the world ’ s preeminent two-wheeled dirt track racing championship , joining as an official partner in 2018 ." Thomas Midtgaard-Jørgensen , Product and Marketing Manager at SBS , said :
in KOTB privateer contingency and up to $ 41,000 in SHNC contingency .
2023 Indian Motorcycle KOTB Privateer Contingency : Championship : $ 20,000 1st : $ 3,000 2nd : $ 1,000 3rd : $ 500
2023 Indian Motorcycle SHNC Privateer Contingency : Championship : $ 5,000 1st : $ 3,000 2nd : $ 1,000 3rd : $ 500
AFT Mission SuperTwins Piloting the Indian FTR750 for his seventh consecutive year , reigning Progressive Insurance Mission SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees enters 2023 with eight AFT Grand National Championships to his name - just one shy of the historic record of nine held by Scottie Parker . In addition to Indian Motorcycle , Mees will also receive support from Rogers Racing , SDI Racing , Drag Specialties , Twigg Cycles , Mission Foods , Monster Energy , Bell Helmets , Service Pro , Öhlins Suspension , Klotz Oil , Klock Werks , RK Chain , Corbin Seats , Engine Ice , RMR Construction , Motion Pro , VP Racing , Vertex Pistons , Pro Plates and DBI Motorsports ." Indian Motorcycle is offering the sport ' s most robust privateer contingency , equating to more than $ 280,000 .
" SBS is internationally recognized as a global market leader , a preferred supplier of brake products , especially for race teams , and for our vast research and development capabilities . " We were the first company to produce aftermarket disc brakes and to fully
2023 Indian Motorcycle AFT Privateer Contingency : Championship : $ 25,000 1st : $ 7,500 2nd : $ 2,500 3rd : $ 1,500 4th : $ 1,000 5th : $ 750 6th : $ 350 7th : $ 250 8th : $ 150 9th : $ 125 10th : $ 100
Indian Motorcycle factory race efforts are presented by Progressive Insurance , Mission Foods and Medallia , with additional support from Indian Motorcycle Motor Oil , S & S , Parts Unlimited , Drag Specialties , Performance Finance and J & P Cycles .
SBS - Multi-Year AFT Partnership Renewal
integrate the advanced safety features of NRS technology into our brake pads . SBS routinely pioneers the usage of bleeding-edge materials and technologies , not only in racing but also for the consumer aftermarket ." www . sbsbrakes . com
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