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Ethisphere has named Polaris as one of the 2023 " World ' s most ethical companies ." Polaris says the recognition " honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics , compliance and governance practices ." Ethisphere describes itself as " a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices ."
Congratulations to EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals for securing the exclusive rights to offer rentals and tours on the Harley Pan America in the United States . EagleRider has been pioneering the motorcycle rental and tour business since 1992 .
Supported by Russ Brown Attorneys , Speed Kings Cycle Supply ( Riverside , California ) has announced that it is to put on Moto ' Night Drags ' at Willow Springs Raceway on Saturday April 15th , from 6-10 pm .
The MIC reports that legislation requiring dealers to engrave or label catalytic converters with the vehicle identification number was introduced in CA and CT . While in AZ , proposed SB 1468 prohibits motor vehicles , including motorcycles , from being equipped with Xenon gas bulbs or HID LED headlamps , was introduced .
Respected motorcycle crash protection manufacturer R & G Racing has announced a new partnership for the USA with Brands That Shine ( Gunnar Heinemeyer and founder Jessica Shine ). " The company will work to further boost the growth of R & G in the U . S . through increased dealer support and a heightened presence at the track ." The move marks a significant step forward for the British brand as it expands its reach across the U . S . market , with Brands That Shine opening channels and boosting dealer awareness to grow the business in the U . S .
H-D Screamin ' Eagle 135 Stage IV Crate Engine
Claimed to " set a new performance benchmark ," Harley ' s new Stage IV performance Screamin ' Eagle 135 " crate engine ( and wireless Pro Street performance tuner ) is a " thrilling new option for Harley-Davidson riders craving no-compromise performance ." This complete M-8 engine for 2021- later Touring models " is the new benchmark for factory-engineered
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American V-Twin performance , offering the most displacement and the most power ever created by Harley-Davidson for a streetcompliant crate engine . " The development was fueled in part by the efforts of the Harley-Davidson Screamin ' Eagle Factory racing team competing in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers road racing series . " To simplify the set-up of highperformance engines , Harley-Davidson offers a new wireless Screamin ' Eagle Pro Street performance tuner , the only tuner available to maximize performance while being emissions and warranty-compliant . " Engineered and tested as a complete collection of high-performance components and assembled from the
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bottom up at Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations in Menomonee Falls , Wisconsin , this street-tuned 135 cubic inch ( 2,212 cc ) Screamin ' Eagle crate engine is designed to run with a wide-open throttle at high engine speeds and provide instant passing power from cruising speed . The engine delivers 143 lb / ft of rear-wheel torque at 3,500 rpm and 130 rear-wheel
horsepower at 5,500 rpm - approximately 28 % more torque and 41 % more horsepower at the rear wheel than a production Milwaukee- Eight 117 engine ." Two versions of the engine will be offered : for 2021-later Touring models equipped with air / oil-cooled Milwaukee-Eight engine , and for 2021-later Touring models equipped with a twin-cooled Milwaukee-Eight engine . The engine does not fit Trike or California models . The engine is intended for bolt-in installation in an original equipmentstyle 2021-later Harley-Davidson
Touring chassis . No special fabrication or engine-mount relocation is required . The engine is backed by up to two-year manufacturer ' s warranty when dealer-installed through the Custom Coverage program . MSRP is $ 7,999.95 and it is offered in black or chrome finish with 135 Stage IV badging on the cylinder heads and timer cover .
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