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Indian Motorcycle Returns to
BRIEFS AIMExpo Las Vegas, October 11-14
NEWS
BRP has inaugurated its new,
modernized manufacturing facility at
Valcourt, Quebec. The installation of
a new, ultramodern production
equipment for Can-Am Spyder
vehicle and Ski-Doo snowmobile
assembly lines “increases the
facility’s efficiency, flexibility for
innovation and engineering, and
optimizes its manufacturing
infrastructure and logistics.” BRP is
owner of Austrian engine
manufacturer Rotax.
The American Motorcyclist
Association has adopted an
official position statement on
automated vehicles that calls on
government agencies and
elected officials to include
motorcyclists in the ongoing
discussion, planning and
implementation of the policies
and regulations governing the
rollout of automated vehicles.
Harley dropped to sixth place in
market share terms in Germany for
the period to July 2018, posting sales
of 8,364 units YTD for a 10.15%
share – up from 6,983 units YTD
2017. Its top sellers have been the
Street Bob (655 units), XL 1200X
(598), Fat Bob 114” (586), Breakout
114” (527) and Sport Glide (491).
BMW remains ‘Top Dog’ in its home
market, selling 17,634 units YTD
(which is some 2,000 units down on
the first seven months of 2017) for a
21.41% share (from 25.42%), with
the top selling R 1200 GS accounting
for 5,856 of those units.
The UTV World Championship
will return to Laughlin, Nevada,
on April 4-7 2019 for a fifth
annual event that is set to
capitalize on the 150,000
worldwide live stream audience
reached this year.
Indian Motorcycle will return to
The American International
Motorcycle Expo presented by
Nationwide (AIMExpo) as an
OEM exhibitor for the 2018
event, with an additional
presence at AIMExpo Outdoors!
where it will host demo rides of
its 2019 model line-up.
“We felt it was important to have a
presence at the country’s premier
powersports trade show, and our
experience at AIMExpo last year
provided us with unparalleled access
to dealers, media and consumers,”
said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for
Indian Motorcycle.
“We recognize the value the show
provides and the vital role it plays in
the industry, and with the move to Las
Vegas we wanted to make sure we’re
a part of AIMExpo’s west coast
debut.”
Each 2019 Indian model will be
available to ride at AIMExpo
Outdoors!, while also being
prominently featured on the exhibit
floor alongside the recently unveiled
custom motorcycles from non-
professional builders from “The
Wrench: Scout Bobber Build Off”
competition.
“Indian Motorcycle is the hallmark
brand of motorcycles in America, and
its desire to utilize the AIMExpo
presented by Nationwide platform to
reach every facet of the industry under
one roof will be well received with the
contingent of media, dealers and
consumers making the trip to Las
Vegas,” said Cinnamon Kernes, Show
Director. “Indian is taking full
advantage of the opportunity the
event provides with a prominent
presence both indoors and outdoors.
With the addition of Powersports
Industry Week and an even larger
contingent of enthusiasts descending
on The Strip, Indian Motorcycle is sure
to see a high volume of traffic.”
AIMExpo also announced that
Vanderhall Motor Works Inc. of Provo,
Utah will exhibit this year. The
company says it plans to unveil the
‘Carmel’ - the newest addition to
what becomes a five model line-up of
American made “reverse trike”
roadsters. Show visitors will also be
able to get behind the wheel of a
Vanderhall roadster at AIMExpo
Outdoors!
Founded in 2010 by Steve Hall,
Vanderhall produces hand-built,
three-wheeled autocycles that feature
a retro design “in the spirit of the
American roadster, with a sleek and
refined elegance that stands alone.”
“AIMExpo presented by Nationwide
features the most diverse gathering of
brands in the powersports industry,
and the addition of Vanderhall
personifies the dynamic collection of
vehicles and products that attendees
can see and experience,” said Show
Director Cinnamon Kernes. “We’re
excited to provide the opportunity to
bring another American-made
company into the spotlight, and
Vanderhall recognizes the
unparalleled valu