MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For 10 years, the Polaris Slingshot has been turning heads with its bold styling all across North America – and the world. With three wheels, an open cockpit, and side-by-side seating, Slingshot has inspired adventure and created shared experiences for everyone who gets behind the wheel. Today, Polaris celebrates the 10th anniversary of Slingshot and pays homage to the Slingshot lifestyle with the introduction of its most premium limited edition, Slingshot 10.



Using the top-of-the-line R model as its foundation, Slingshot 10 celebrates a decade of success and unmatched driving experience with exclusive features and bold aesthetics – all paying tribute to the engineering and ingenuity of the brand. The new limited edition combines unparalleled style with cutting-edge technology and performance, offering an unforgettable ride.

"Looking back at our journey over the last decade, Slingshot has been a catalyst to bring new customers into the Powersports category while at the same time growing into a lifestyle, becoming the center point for like-minded people to get out, socialize, and enjoy the open road," said Josh Hermes, vice president, Polaris Slingshot. "We wanted to create a true showpiece to honor 10 years of Slingshot, a decade that has been redefined by groundbreaking innovations and the creation of a whole new category. With Slingshot 10, we're excited to deliver our most premium limited edition with exclusive 10th anniversary styling, features, and accessories to celebrate this important milestone and community we've built."

The limited-build model touts exclusive, commemorative styling and comes fully equipped with the most comprehensive and premium package of factory-installed features. Designed with customers' top feature preferences in mind, this model elevates the driving experience by offering unmatched performance, luxury, and signature Slingshot style.

Limited-Edition Style
Inside and out, Slingshot 10 is loaded with limited-edition details on every surface. An exclusive colorway with commemorative 10th anniversary ghosted graphics and badging on the hood, rear fin, and hubcap deliver head-turning style at every angle. Exclusive Radiant Red Pearl paint pays homage to the original Slingshot Red, which was launched in 2015 and has been beloved by customers since. Black Metallic paint with white and teal accents further elevate the design, while five-spoke honeycomb wheels in gloss black add a finished look to the eye-catching ride.

Inside the cockpit, drivers take control in style. Designers meticulously attended to every detail of Slingshot 10. Custom-inspired fit and finish elevates the experience at every touchpoint, including an exclusive, color-matched steering wheel, instrument cluster, glove box, and custom-stitched seats. High-quality audio has always been a standout feature for customers, and this model offers the best quality yet - featuring powerful Stage 3 Max Rockford Fosgate sound, headrest speakers, and eight-inch side panel speakers for a rich audio experience. To complement the sound system, XKGlow® lighting will illuminate the cockpit, adding a premium touch to the overall experience.

Premium Technology
For added comfort, custom style, and enhanced audio, Slingshot 10 delivers the most advanced, factory-installed technology of any Slingshot model.

    Heated & Cooled Seats: Limited-edition heated and cooled seats not only enhance driver and passenger comfort but also deliver exclusive style with custom color and 10th anniversary stitching in the headrests.
    Stage 3 Max Audio: The top-of-the-line Stage 3 Max Rockford Fosgate® audio package delivers the loudest volume and most bass drivers can get in a Slingshot. The 300-watt audio system includes integrated headrest speakers and eight-inch side panel speakers with integrated accent lighting. Additional features include automatic volume control and a plug-and-play expandable amplifier.
    RIDE COMMAND: A 7" display powered by RIDE COMMAND elevates the driver's experience with ride-enhancing amenities. GPS navigation and key vehicle data are available via the touchscreen display, while RIDE COMMAND+ connected services with Apple CarPlay® offers modern conveniences familiar to everyday drivers, such as Vehicle Health, Vehicle Locator, live weather/traffic updates, and more.
    Interior Lighting: Light-ready speakers and Premium Interior Light Kit by XKGlow® allow drivers and passengers to enjoy fully customizable lighting throughout the interior – across speaker grilles and footwells, under the seats, in the left-hand and right-hand side storage compartments, and along the center console. With the easy-to-use "Slingshot LED" mobile app, available on the App Store® and Google Play® at no additional charge, Slingshot owners can select colors for two distinct light zones from a full spectrum of choices, apply preset themed patterns and strobe effects, synchronize to music, or design and save their favorite settings. With powerful audio from Rockford Fosgate® and vibrant lighting from XKGlow®, drivers will turn heads in their unique Slingshot.

R-Level Performance
Available with either a manual or AutoDrive transmission, Slingshot 10 offers the R model's top-of-the-line performance. Enhancements to the 2025 Slingshot lineup offer a sportier and more refined driving experience, making Slingshot 10 more than capable of handing out smiles on any backroad. A modest bump in horsepower and a broader torque curve deliver more acceleration behind the wheel, while tuning refinements to the AutoDrive transmission provide a more intuitive and smoother driving experience. Its four-piston Brembo® brakes add confidence-inspiring braking power. The Brembo® front brake rotors are 14% larger than the standard front brake rotors and feature fixed calipers.

Starting at $38,999, the limited edition Slingshot 10 is now shipping to dealers in limited quantities. For more information, visit a local Slingshot dealer, visit Slingshot.Polaris.com, or follow Slingshot on social media: Facebook.com/PolarisSlingshot, @Slingshot on X and @PolarisSlingshot on Instagram. For information on Slingshot rental locations, visit Adventures.Polaris.com

QuoteHonda has been strategically proceeding with plans to introduce 30 electric models globally by 2030 to achieve the goal to increase its global annual sales of electric motorcycle models to 4 million units by 2030.





To this end, Honda positioned 2024 as the first year of electric globalization and made full-fledged entry into the market. In October 2024, Honda announced two global electric motorcycle models in Indonesia: the CUV e: powered by two units of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable batteries; and the ICON e: powered by a fixed battery. The CUV e: is scheduled to go on sale in 20 countries including European countries and Japan.

In November, Honda announced two electric motorcycle models designed exclusively for India: ACTIVA e: powered by two units of Honda Mobile Power Pack e:, and the QC1 powered by a fixed battery. Of the 30 models targeted for introduction by 2030, Honda has already introduced 13 models, making steady progress with the plan.

At EICMA 2024, Honda unveiled two electric motorcycle concept models: the EV Fun Concept, the first Honda electric sports model; and the EV Urban Concept that embodies the Honda vision of urban mobility in the near future.


By offering a wide variety of electric models that accommodate the increasingly diverse customer needs, Honda will strive to become the leading company also in the electric motorcycle market.

https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2025/2250128eng.html

Name of Product:
Triumph TF250-X Closed Course Competition Motorcycles
Hazard:

The right-hand plastic switch cube can crack when exposed to brake fluid, causing a short circuit that starts the motorcycle unexpectedly, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy: Repair
Recall Date:  February 20, 2025
Units:  About 690

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What is on your bucket list ?

FV4224, Norway

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What bucket-list rides do you have ?

Zion National Park, Utah

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Peru
Route 104
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Heck with Pike's Peak, take a look at Stelvio Pass

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stelvio_Pass

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Indian Motorcycle "Wrecking Crew" is one of the most iconic aspects of American motorcycle history, thanks to the dominance of the original Wrecking Crew in the 1950s and the modern flat track Wrecking Crew, led by Jared Mees, from 2017-2024. Now Indian Motorcycle is embarking on a new bagger-racing chapter in the Wrecking Crew story. Today, Indian Motorcycle announced the expansion of its Indian Motorcycle-S&S® Cycle factory team, adding French MotoGP® veteran Loris Baz to the lineup, joining 2024 King of the Baggers® Champion Troy Herfoss and two-time King of the Baggers® Champion Tyler O'Hara. Once again, the team will do battle aboard the Indian Challenger, powered by the unparalleled overhead-cam, liquid-cooled PowerPlus motor.

Indian Motorcycle announced the expansion of its Indian Motorcycle-S&S® Cycle factory team, adding French MotoGP™ veteran Loris Baz to the lineup, joining 2024 King of the Baggers® Champion Troy Herfoss and two-time King of the Baggers® Champion Tyler O'Hara.

After another historic season in 2024, highlighted by the rapid emergence and dominance of Herfoss, the three-time Australian Superbike champion, Indian Motorcycle is putting even more emphasis and momentum behind its bagger-racing program for 2025, expanding the team and effectively creating the newest iteration of its historic Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew.

"The Wrecking Crew has long been a cornerstone of our brand, synonymous with the racing DNA that has been a part of our company since it was founded by two racers back in 1901, and we're thrilled to continue that historic legacy with our factory team in the King of the Baggers series," said Gary Gray, Vice President of Product Technology, Racing, and Service for Indian Motorcycle. "Loris Baz is a proven winner, with experience at the highest levels of global road racing, but with critical experience in MotoAmerica and the tracks we run throughout the season. He's been impressive on the Indian Challenger in our early testing sessions, and we're excited by the notion of now having three amazing riders aboard the Indian Challenger at every race this season as we collectively chase another championship."

Armed with the ultimate performance bagger platform, the Indian Challenger, Indian Motorcycle is proving that there is indeed a replacement for displacement. Thanks to sophistication of the overhead cam, liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 motor, Indian Motorcycle is the first brand to win three King of the Baggers championships, consistently outpacing bigger-bore competitive motors with larger displacement. Its contemporary design, a 60-degree V-Twin featuring four valves per cylinder, delivers high horsepower and high torque – optimizing acceleration across the entire rev range.


The 2025 Indian Motorcycle-S&S® Cycle factory team includes the following riders:

TROY HERFOSS, No. 1 
Returning to defend his King of the Baggers crown is Indian Motorcycle-S&S® No. 1 rider Troy Herfoss. In his first year piloting the S&S® Indian Challenger, the three-time Australian Superbike champion podiumed all but three races in 2024, securing a class-leading seven wins, seven second-place finishes, and one third-place finish.

TYLER O'HARA, No. 29
Returning for his sixth season aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger is No. 29 Tyler O'Hara. A two-time King of the Baggers champion, O'Hara won the class' inaugural race in 2020 and repeated as champion in 2022. O'Hara's fearless approach and seasoned experience racing baggers makes him a fierce competitor in this year's King of the Baggers field.

LORIS BAZ, No. 76
Rounding out the Indian Wrecking Crew is French road racer Loris Baz. Baz's dynamic riding style and proven resume makes him a formidable force on the track. The Frenchman has competed in premier series such as MotoGP®, World Superbike, and most recently within MotoAmerica's Superbike class. He's earned a reputation as a versatile and skilled rider, known for his adaptability. Baz has achieved success across various racing disciplines, including his time in the European Superstock 1000 Championship, where he clinched the title in 2008. With his international pedigree and history of success, Baz is set to make a powerful impact in King of the Baggers.

"The King of the Baggers series has had my attention since it began, and to be a part of it as a member of the legendary Indian Motorcycle Wrecking Crew is truly an honor," said Baz. "Racing Superbike, I've seen first-hand what Troy and Tyler have accomplished aboard the S&S® Indian Challenger, and I'm thrilled to be joining this championship team as we chase another title together in 2025."

Adding to its factory efforts, Indian Motorcycle is supporting two satellite teams for 2025. Steve Delorenzi has enlisted Cameron Petersen to pilot the SDI Racing Indian Challenger, while Kyle Ohnsorg will compete on the TAB Performance Racing Indian Challenger.

For 2025, Indian Motorcycle is offering more than $80,000 and a brand-new 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse for its privateer contingency.

    Championship: $20,000 + 2025 Indian Challenger Dark Horse (MSRP: $28,499)
    1st: $3,000
    2nd: $1,000
    3rd: $500

Indian Motorcycle Racing welcomes S&S® as title sponsor and is presented by Progressive Insurance® and Mission® Foods, with additional support from Parts Unlimited, Drag Specialties®, Performance Finance, and Min Hsiang.

The King of the Baggers season begins March 6 at the Daytona International Speedway. For more information on the 2025 King of the Baggers series, visit MotoAmerica.com.