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VALCOURT, QC, Oct. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO), is thrilled to announce that its Can-Am Canyon Redrock model was named 2025 Motorcycle of the Year by Rider Magazine. The announcement was made during the Big East Powersports Show in Syracuse, New York, marking the first time a 3-wheel vehicle has ever received this prestigious award from a leading motorcycle publication. This milestone recognition highlights Can-Am's ongoing commitment to innovation, design excellence, and redefining the open-road riding experience.



"For nearly two decades, BRP's Can-Am brand has been knocking down barriers and bringing more on-road riders into the fold, and we applaud its efforts. It has taken an unconventional approach, one that created a unique segment of passionate and loyal 3-wheel vehicle owners. And, with its new Pulse and Origin electric motorcycles, Can-Am continues to march to its own drummer. That sort of creativity, fortitude, and vision are worth celebrating," said Greg Drevenstedt, Chief Editor at Rider Magazine.

"We are extremely excited and honored to receive the 2025 Rider Magazine Motorcycle of the Year award with our all-new Can-Am Canyon Redrock edition," said Elsa Vilarinho, Director of Marketing, Can-Am On-Road. "This recognition marks an historic moment for both Can-Am and the motorcycle industry, especially after only one year in the market for the Canyon. Our mission to democratize the open-road continues with the Canyon lineup, bringing a new level of versatility and accessibility to the world of adventure touring."

In its inaugural year of production, the rugged Can-Am Canyon has reimagined what the 3-wheel riding experience can be. Purpose built for adventure, the Canyon features higher ground clearance, longer suspension travel, all-road wheels, advanced technology, practical features, and unmatched storage capacity. Together, these features deliver a blend of balance, exhilaration and the piece of mind that empowers riders of all skill levels to explore with ease out on the open road or on the road less traveled.

The Can-Am Canyon lineup is available in three distinct trims -- Standard, XT, and Redrock -- each engineered to take on any adventure, from quick trips on unexplored roads or multi-day excursions. Enhanced with 25 purpose-built accessories designed specifically for the Canyon platform, riders have the freedom to personalize their vehicle with components such as adventure front bumpers, LED fog lights, LinQ storage systems, protective covers, factory trailer hitch and windshields designed for both style and function. For more information about the Can-Am Canyon and the full lineup of Can-Am 3-wheel vehicles, visit your local Can-Am dealer or explore www.can-am.brp.com.

Cracks me up.  "Leading edge" company lists wheel size in inches, then tire size in proper units  

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Follows recent announcement of Damon's $30 million Reg A+ offering to advance its personal mobility products and AI-enabled connected vehicle strategy at https://invest.damon.com

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Damon Inc. (DMNIF) ("Damon" or the "Company"), a designer and developer of electric motorcycles and other personal mobility products that seek to empower the personal mobility sector through innovation, today announces full technical specifications for its HyperSport Race ("HSR"), a track-focused electric motorcycle powered by the company's AI-enabled Damon I/O platform.

Designed for track use only and hand assembled with high-quality components, the HSR is expected to deliver exceptional handling and agility.  It is engineered to be one of the most fulfilling high performance electric motorcycle in the world, made for riders who want Grand Prix levels of cornering, control, feedback.

To achieve this, the HSR focuses on aggressive weight reduction and compact geometry previously unseen in electrified motorcycles.  With an all-up weight of just 155 kgs (340 lbs), thanks to carbon fiber rims, a single-piece cast aluminum frame, and new, ultra-compact battery module using the latest in liquid-cooled 400v architecture, HSR aims to set a new benchmark for light weight in the category.

With lightness comes the ability to stop and turn with exceptional agility, compared to other sport motorcycles in its class that are currently available on the market.  Dual, full floating 320mm front disc brakes and monobloc calipers help inspire confidence in dynamic riding situations, while the Moto2 inspired chassis is capable of up to 50º of lean angle, allowing the HSR to maintain racing levels of corner speed.

Complimenting the mechanical package is a design that emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency and visual purity over the clutter and gimmicks of the past.  Drag reduction devices and passive airflow management principles are integrated into the body design to allow riders to slip through the wind stream, increasing range and speed for no additional cost in energy.

Dominique Kwong, CEO of Damon commented, "These specifications showcase more than just impressive numbers, they demonstrate how advanced engineering and AI enablement can transform vehicles into connected, learning machines. Our 155-kilogram HyperSport Race is designed to demonstrate that high performance and intelligent systems aren't mutually exclusive. Through Damon I/O, we're also offering OEMs, fleets, and partners the same turnkey platform that powers these capabilities.

Mr. Kwong added, "This isn't about replacing gas with batteries; it's about evolving from mechanical transportation to intelligent systems. By seeking to license our technology and data services across the industry, we're positioning ourselves not just as an electric motorcycle company, but as a provider of the operating system for personal mobility's future."

Damon HSR Specifications

    Front Wheel Carbon 17"x3,5"
    Rear Wheel Carbon 17"x4,5"
    Front Tyre 110/70R17 54W SC1 PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERCORSA V3
    Rear Tyre 160/60R17 66W SC1 PIRELLI DIABLO SUPERCORSA V3
    Front Disc Dual disc D320mmx5mm
    Rear Disc D220mm
    Wheelbase (1G) 1390mm-1400mm
    Rake 23°
    Trail 85mm-90mm
    Front Fork Ohlins 43mm compression, rebound, preload adjustable
    Front Suspension Stroke 110mm
    Rear Shock absorber Ohlins compression, rebound, preload, lenght adjustable
    Rear Suspension Stroke 130mm
    Ground clearance 0G 150mm
    Bank angle 50° @ 75% suspension stroke
    Seat height 1G 830mm + Neoprene 10mm-30mm
    Kerb weight 155Kg
    Weight distribution (F/R) 55%F / 45%R
    Liquid Cooled Motor and MCU
    Liquid Cooled 400v Battery with carbon fibre case

D esigned to Excel on the Track

    Exceptional handling to meet or exceed ICE equivalents
    Compact and aggressive racing chassis geometry
    State-of-the-art suspension components
    400v liquid-cooled battery designed for racing performance
    Efficiency-focused design with advanced aerodynamics built in
    Digitally Defined Inside and Out

Powered by Damon I/O

This AI-enabled platform is designed for personal mobility OEMs and fleet operators, offering capabilities like real-time diagnostics, over-the-air updates and predictive maintenance, creating recurring software revenue opportunities.

For more information about Damon's vision for a connected mobility future and to learn about the investment opportunity, please visit https://invest.damon.com/.

VALCOURT, QC, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO) is proud to have won two Gold Stevie® Awards at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the International Business Stevie Awards for its innovative and industry-leading products. The Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin electric motorcycles were named New Product of the Year in the Transportation category at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. Meanwhile, the Can-Am Maverick R won a Gold Stevie® Award for New Product, also in the Transportation category, at the International Business Stevie Awards.




The Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence recognize the remarkable achievements of organizations that are shaping the future of technology across their industry. Can-Am's Pulse and Origin electric motorcycles were recognized as New Product of the Year in the Transportation category for their innovative technology, design and capabilities.

From the liquid-cooled power system to their Active and Passive Regen breaking systems and chaincase, the Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin set themselves apart from the market and offer riders the thrill of the ride through power and torque while emitting zero emissions.

"All of us at BRP are honored to see the Can-Am Motorcycles be recognized for their industry-leading technology," says André Gilbert, Director, R&D, Electric Vehicle at BRP. "Building on our rich 80-year history of powersports innovation and excellence, our goal is always to redefine the ride and awaken every rider with purposeful technology and capabilities."

"BRP's Can-Am electric motorcycles show impressive innovation in design, performance, and sustainability. The liquid-cooled battery, fast charging, and regenerative braking clearly offer real rider benefits," said one of the 160 worldwide professionals acting as judges evaluating this year's competition.

The award was presented to BRP at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence gala on September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Can-Am Maverick R: Gold Stevie® Award Winner at the International Business Stevie Awards

The 2025 International Business Stevie Awards competition attracted more than 3,800 nominations from organizations in 78 countries. More than 300 professionals around the world reviewed and rated nominations as members of 9 specialized juries.

"The innovation, durability and ability to perform in diverse conditions by the Can-Am Maverick R is impressive," said one of the judges.

The Can-Am Maverick R was honored with a Gold Stevie® Award as New Product in the Transportation category, which recognizes achievements in product management, product development, product engineering and manufacturing functions. First launched in August 2023, this side-by-side vehicle (SSV) is a revolutionary innovation in the recreational off-road industry. Built for the most demanding riders, the Maverick R outperforms with an engine of 240 hp, the first seven-speed dual-clutch transmission of its segment, and an unrivaled suspension system.

"The exhilarating Maverick R represents BRP's commitment to creating a machine that changes the industry by smashing through the confines of performance and design boundaries," said Christian St-Onge, Director, Global Product Strategy, Can-Am Off-Road. "The entire Can-Am SSV team is very proud to see the innovation behind the Maverick R be recognized once again."

The award was presented to BRP at the International Business Stevie Awards gala on October 10, at the Corinthia Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in nine programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations and territories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performance in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.

About BRP

BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Quintrex boats, and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP had annual sales of CA$7.8 billion from over 130 countries and employed approximately 16,500 driven, resourceful people as of January 31, 2025.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgestone Corporation (Bridgestone) will launch its track-only premium motorcycle tire, the RACING BATTLAX V03, to the European and North American markets in 2026. The new Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 is designed for both professional and amateur riders who pursue speed and the highest levels of grip.

  
Bridgestone will launch the new, track-only premium RACING BATTLAX V03 motorcycle tire in European and North American markets in 2026. The new tire is designed for both professional and amateur riders who pursue speed and the highest level of grip.

The latest addition to Bridgestone's motorcycle tire range incorporates technologies refined through years of success in the world's most prestigious racing events, to deliver excellent grip. And, for the first time, Bridgestone introduces a rear 'SPRINT spec', providing a wide range of options according to race type and track conditions. 

Unrivalled Grip in BATTLAX History
The new Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 is equipped with newly-developed compounds based on technology that has continuously triumphed in the world's top-tier races – including the FIM Endurance World Championship, which has been won by a Bridgestone-supplied team for five consecutive years.

The tire applies a completely redesigned profile for both the front and rear tires, resulting in an increased contact area. In particular, the rear tire adopts advanced production techniques, achieving an optimal profile that significantly improves lap times.

Thanks to these innovations, the Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 delivers overwhelming grip, significantly reducing lap times when compared to its predecessor, the RACING BATTLAX V02. Comparing the SOFT compound performances of both tires, the RACING BATTLAX V03 reduces lap times by 1.3% per lap² – while still maintaining the typical Bridgestone DNA of high grip even after multiple laps.

Newly Developed Rear 'SPRINT spec' for Maximum Performance in Sprint Races
With this new release, Bridgestone is launching its first-ever rear 'SPRINT spec' tire, providing the RACING BATTLAX V03's highest grip levels.

By focusing on maximizing peak grip performance through advanced compound design, the new Bridgestone RACING BATTLAX V03 SPRINT achieves a 1.9% reduction in lap times per circuit compared to the RACING BATTLAX V02 SOFT². This provides an optimal choice for riders looking for the highest grip levels or those competing in sprint races.

Bridgestone, guided by its fundamental principle 'tires carry life', positions its motorsports activities as a 'mobile laboratory' that represents a 'challenge for excellence'. For its next generation of RACING BATTLAX tires, the company incorporates Bridgestone's absolute best compounding and manufacturing technologies developed through track tire development into commercial tires. The new RACING BATTLAX V03 serves as the premium flagship model that symbolizes this new era of Bridgestone's motorcycle racing tires.

Bridgestone is committed to supporting the development of a safe and enjoyable motorcycling culture offering peace of mind through Dan-Totsu³ products like its BATTLAX brand premium motorcycle tires. Through these efforts, the company strives to achieve the corporate commitment of 'Emotion: Committed to inspiring excitement and spreading joy to the world of mobility' described in the 'Bridgestone E8 Commitment'.⁴

Product Name	RACING BATTLAX V03
Release Details	Size	Compound	Launch Date
Front	120/70R17	Soft, Soft-Medium	2026
Rear	190/60R17	Two compounds to be confirmed	From 2027
200/60R17	Soft, Medium, SPRINT	2026

¹ Refers to the commercial BATTLAX series.
² Comparison based on internal testing of the Bridgestone BATTLAX V03 tire vs. the Bridgestone BATTLAX V02 tire on BMW M 1000 RR superbike in Oschersleben, Germany. Results may vary depending upon proper tire and bike maintenance, track conditions and riding habits.
³  'Dan-Totsu' refers to Bridgestone's direction to be the clear and absolute leader.
⁴ The Bridgestone Group established its corporate commitment, the 'Bridgestone E8 Commitment', to help it realize its vision: 'Toward 2050, Bridgestone continues to provide social value and customer value as a sustainable solutions company'. This commitment will serve as the Group's axis to drive management while earning the trust of future generations. The 'Bridgestone E8 Commitment' consists of eight uniquely Bridgestone values starting with the letter 'E' (Energy, Ecology, Efficiency, Extension, Economy, Emotion, Ease, and Empowerment) that the Group will commit to creating through distinctly Bridgestone purposes and processes, together with employees, society, partners, and customers to help realize a sustainable society.

About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 45,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play.

AFT AdventureTrackers is a professional racing class for large displacement adventure bikes with engines over 1000cc. The list includes an impressive collection of peer motorcycles that boast similar power-to-weight ratios in what's become one of the fastest growing and fiercely competitive segments of the global motorcycle market:

    BMW R 1250 GS
    BMW R 1300 GS
    Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 1158
    Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
    Honda Africa Twin 1100
    Kawasaki Versys 1000
    KTM 1290 Super Adventure
    KTM 1390 Super Adventure
    Suzuki V-STROM 1050
    Triumph Tiger 1200
    Yamaha Super Ténéré 1200

2024-AMAP-AFT-AdventureTrackers-Rulebook-1.pdf

come on, people....   if you are going to use "AI" to remove a kickstand, at least review the image before posting it for the world to laugh at.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Digital Industries Software has renewed its technical partnership agreement with Ducati Corse, ("Ducati") for the next two years and detailed how the Siemens Xcelerator platform has been instrumental in helping the company to achieve its mission of creating increasingly powerful, safe and sustainable motorcycles.


"Our partnership with Siemens has not only helped us meet current challenges but has also positioned us perfectly to meet future challenges, both on the racetrack and in the global market. We are ready to continue winning, with innovation as our guiding principle, always together with a technological partner that allows us to remain competitive and at the top," said Massimiliano Bertei, CTO, Ducati Motor Holding. "In the world of racing, being able to modify your bike until the last second is crucial. For example, during race weekends, we can remotely design new components using Siemens' technology, which are then sent to the track and printed on a 3D printer."

"Our collaboration with Ducati demonstrates how digital transformation helps a company excel in developing cutting-edge technology for the racetrack and then quickly apply those insights to its wider business," said Franco Megali, vice president and CEO for Italy, Israel and Greece, Siemens Digital Industries Software. "It's a perfect example of the power of Siemens Xcelerator, to empower multi-domain teams to collaborate and achieve innovation at an incredible pace across the entire enterprise."

Ducati's research and development teams' adoption of Siemens Xcelerator includes a wide range of software and capabilities. Polarion® software provides requirements capture and management. Designcenter™ NX™ software powers innovative designs. Teamcenter® software provides the digital thread backbone to connect design and engineering data with Ducati's ERP system to enable cross-department collaboration and centralized data synchronization.

With Simcenter™ software and Simcenter™ Testlab™ software, Ducati Corse is able to virtually simulate and integrate digital simulation with physical test processes and data gathered from the track during race weekends. Siemens' solutions also play a role in taking design and engineering into production, with Siemens' Fibersim™ software enabling reduction of development timescales for complex carbon fiber parts.

Converging track and the road
Alongside its domination on the motorcycle racetrack, Ducati is also relying on Siemens Xcelerator to connect the world of motor racing to its street bike business with Teamcenter playing a pivotal role in bringing together the two worlds.

As Pietro Mappa, CAD/PLM manager, Ducati Motor Holding, explains. "Thanks to Siemens Xcelerator, we reduced development times with full sharing of data from the racing world to the street bike world. The mechanical, electronics and software teams, both in the street motorcycle and the racing worlds, have a single tool for collaboration and data sharing. There are no more departmental silos, and we have created a single integrated environment in which track engineers and vehicle design engineers can collaborate."

Ducati Lenovo team has won the 2025 MotoGP championship with Marc Márquez securing the Riders' Title, the team taking its sixth consecutive MotoGP Constructors' Title and has won the MotoGP Team Title for 2025.

To learn more about Siemens' technical partnership with Ducati Motor Holding and how the Italian master of all things on two wheels is using Siemens Xcelerator to achieve a leadership position on the track and the road, visit: https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/automotive-manufacturing/references/siemens-and-ducati-corse.html

Siemens Digital Industries Software helps organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform. Siemens' software and the comprehensive digital twin enable companies to optimize their design, engineering and manufacturing processes to turn today's ideas into the sustainable products of the future. From chips to entire systems, from product to process, across all industries. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Accelerating transformation.

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens' cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company's purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. - A Sole Shareholder Company - A Company subject to the Management and Coordination activities of AUDI AG
Powerful engines, distinctive design, innovative technologies and a lot of passion: this is the credo according to which Ducati, founded in 1926, still works today in the development and manufacturing of its world-famous motorcycles. In its factory in Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), Ducati crafts the dream of every Ducatista giving life to motorcycles that are the purest expression of refined engineering with a constant attention to the highest standards of quality. The Italian motorcycle manufacturer has racing in its DNA and competes with official teams in the MotoGP and WorldSBK Championships, where it tackles every race determined to continuously improve its performance and share the emotions of the sport with its community. 2024 marked an extraordinary year for Ducati, which for the third year in a row became World Champion in MotoGP, achieving the unprecedented feat of winning 19 out of the 20 Grand Prix season races, while also winning the Constructors' and Teams' Titles. In WorldSBK the Company confirmed its status as the most successful manufacturer in the championship reserved for production-derived bikes, winning the 20th Manufacturers' World Title in its history, while in WorldSSP Ducati won the Riders' and Manufacturers' World Titles. Until 2026, the Italian motorbike manufacturer is also the sole official supplier of motorbikes for the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup, the electric class of the MotoGP World Championship, which sees as many as 18 high-performance electric motorbikes developed and produced by the Borgo Panigale-based company on the track. The 2024 season also marks the beginning of a new, historic chapter for Ducati, which officially enters the world of off-road racing, debuting in the Italian Motocross Championship and winning its first title with the Desmo450 MX prototype.

Moved by passion and fueled by racing spirit, Ducati proudly brings 'Made in Italy' to more than 90 countries worldwide.