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2020 Yamaha MT-03 On Sale $4,299.00

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Dark Lightning

Your entry to the dark side. Built to thrill with a twin-cylinder engine and aggressive looks, it offers serious street presence.

Top Features

Smooth And Easy To Ride Power Delivery: This 321cc liquid-cooled 2-cylinder engine features lightweight forged pistons and carburized connecting rods, delivering easy to manage power in the low rpm range with strong high rpm power. The extremely light clutch feeling makes the MT-03 even more fun in the city, while its offset cylinders and advanced fuel injection system ensures smooth throttle response.
Dual Position Lights with Singular LED Headlight: The dynamic MT-03 looks cool with its dual angled position lights that emphasize its aggressive big-bike looks. A single compact and powerful LED headlight burns a hole through the darkness to light up the road ahead.
Aggressive Next-Gen MT Design: There's absolutely no mistaking that the new MT-03 is a member of Yamaha's legendary Hyper Naked family. With its aggressive front light assembly as well as bold air scoops and a sculpted fuel tank, the MT-03 gives you the chance to become a true Master of Torque and experience the most dynamic ride in the class.
37mm KYB Inverted Front Fork: The MT-03's serious big-bike specification is underlined with the addition of an inverted KYB front fork. Equipped with 37mm tubes and a cast aluminum upper triple clamp, the new front end reinforces the bike's high-specification and delivers a confident and smooth ride during braking, acceleration and cornering.

Engine Features

Potent Twin-Cylinder Powerplant: Yamaha's 321cc liquid-cooled, inline 2-cylinder engine delivers excellent power and performance throughout the rpm range. With a 180-degree crank design and integrated counterbalancer, the layout minimizes vibrations for a smooth, refined engine character.
Smooth and Useable Power: With double overhead cams (DOHC) and four-valve cylinder heads, the MT-03 engine provides easy to manage power at low rpm with strong high rpm power—ultimately delivering an exciting ride with a broad spread of power.
Six-Speed Transmission: A smooth-shifting six-speed gearbox ensures the rider always has the right ratio, whether riding through tight city streets or on the open highway.
Modern Fuel Injection: Downdraft induction fuel injection system provides easy starting, excellent fuel economy, and responsive performance in all conditions.
Advanced Cylinder Construction: Yamaha's unique DiASil—a high-silicon aluminum alloy—is used in the cylinders to ensure excellent heat dissipation. An innovative offset cylinder design helps reduce friction and provides better efficiency, quicker response and great overall engine performance.
Strong and Lightweight Forged Pistons: Forged aluminum pistons—the same technology used in the MT-10—contributes to reduced power loss and lower vibration levels. This design results in minimized vibrations and smooth running, even at high rpm.
Compact Exhaust System: The short muffler design features modern styling and helps to centralize mass, improving agility for ultra-responsive handling.

Chassis/Suspension Features

Inverted KYB Front Fork: The MT-03 features an inverted KYB fork with optimized spring and damping settings, delivering more solid handling when closely compared to motorcycles using conventional front forks.
Monocross Rear Shock: The 7-step preload adjustable single-shock design is tuned to strike a balance between ride comfort and sporty performance, for capability across a wide range of uses, from urban commuting to extended rides into the twisty canyons.
Long Swingarm: The MT-03 is equipped with a 22.6" long asymmetrical swingarm that provides a planted ride during braking, cornering and acceleration.
Potent Braking with Standard ABS: The 298mm floating-mount front disc brake ensures excellent stopping power, supported by a 220mm rear disc. The MT-03 ABS model also features an antilock braking system to boost rider confidence and prevent wheel lock-ups in reduced-traction conditions.
Lightweight Diamond Frame: The compact diamond-type tubular frame combines low weight with immense strength, to give you neutral handling and easy maneuverability in traffic. And with its inverted front fork and rear shock with complimenting settings, the MT-03 is ready to carve through the twisties and get your adrenaline flowing!

Additional Features

Stylish LED Turn Signals: Light Emitted Diode (LED) elements are used for both the front and rear turn signals. Not only do LEDs offer long life with minimal power draw, they provide brilliant illumination, for confidence and visibility day or night. The MT-03's dynamic new appearance is reinforced by the new LED signals that perfectly complement the bike's aggressive looks.
Dynamic Mass Forward Design: Yamaha's Hyper Naked bikes are instantly recognizable thanks to their aggressive and powerful design. A sculpted fuel tank cover is designed to fit snugly with the rider, while the lightweight air scoops enhance the look and feel of the mass-forward body design and highlight the dynamic MT family look.
Ergonomic Riding Position: With its compact body and low 30.7" seat height, the MT-03 is a joy to ride whether you're escaping traffic or having a blast out on the open road. Behind the aggressive bodywork, a specially sculpted knee area and fuel tank cover work with the high-mounted handlebars to provide an agile and ergonomic riding position.
Digital LCD Instrumentation: To match the MT-03 Hyper Naked's radical new looks, Yamaha has fitted a stylish LCD meter that provides easy-to-absorb information.

Engine

Engine Type: 321cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-stroke; 4 valves
Bore x Stroke: 68.0mm x 44.1mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed; wet multiplate clutch
Final Drive: Chain

Chassis

Suspension / Front: 37mm KYB® inverted fork; 5.1 in. travel
Suspension / Rear: Single shock; 7-step preload adjustable, 4.9 in. travel
Brakes / Front: Hydraulic single disc brake, 298mm; ABS
Brakes / Rear: Hydraulic single disc brake, 220mm; ABS
Tires / Front: 110/70-17
Tires / Rear: 140/70-17

Dimensions

L x W x H: 82.3 in. x 29.7 in. x 42.1 in.
Seat Height: 30.7 in.
Wheelbase: 54.3 in.
Rake (Caster Angle): 25 deg.
Trail: 3.7 in.
Maximum Ground Clearance: 6.3 in.
Fuel Capacity: 3.7 gal.
Fuel Economy: 56 mpg
Wet Weight: 373 lb.

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2019 Triumph Bonneville T100 BLK On Sale $7,999.00 Was $10,450.00

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The Bonneville T100 is inspired by the legendary ’59 Bonneville and has been beautifully designed to incorporate many of the original motorcycle’s iconic features married to Triumph’s signature precision handling and advanced rider technology for an accessible and confidence inspiring ride. The T100 has a wealth of quality finishes, including high-value brushed aluminium engine covers, classic unique bolt-on Triumph badges, new Bonneville engine plate, Triumph maker’s mark engine badge, and premium seat finish and detailing. Powered by a high torque 900cc engine, the T100 is available to own in three stylish, contemporary colour schemes; Fusion White and Aegean Blue with hand-painted coach lines, New England White and Intense Orange with hand-painted coach line, and Jet Black.

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2019 Triumph Speed Triple S On Sale $11,999.00 Was $14,350.00

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The All-New Speed Triple in Action

Take a look at the most powerful and responsive Speed Triples ever – the all new Speed Triple S and range-topping RS. With a major engine development, lighter weight (RS) and cutting edge technological advancements the iconic 1050cc Triple engine revs harder for longer, improving on its already legendary agility, razor-sharp handling, and pinpoint precision. Raising the game to a new high with a totally addictive ride, delivering all of the Speed Triple’s characteristic nose-down focused attitude together with superior handling, a higher standard of finishing, and a phenomenal enhanced triple soundtrack. This is the greatest Speed Triple ever.

Key Features

New TFT Color Instruments: Full-color 5-inch TFT instrument display that presents both essential and additional rider information from the on-board computer, with three screen styles to choose from, all with high and low contrast settings, adjustable for optimum visibility.
New Illuminated Switch Cubes: Ergonomically optimized stylish new backlit switch cubes for fast intuitive access to bike functions, including 5-way joystick to navigate TFT instrument screen, riding modes button and new cruise control switch.
Four Riding Modes: Easily accessed through the left hand switch cube, choose from four riding modes, Rain, Road, Sport and Rider-configurable. Each altering the throttle map, ABS and traction control settings to suit the conditions or desired riding style.
New Cruise Control: Fitted as standard for the first time on the Speed Triple, cruise control can reduce rider fatigue on long distance journeys and is quickly enabled and disabled via the left hand switch cube for additional convenience.
DRL Headlights: Daytime Running Lights are an impressive way of increasing your visibility with a distinctive light profile. These are incorporated into the headlamps, which are set characteristically low to reflect the Speed Triple’s nose-down focused attitude.
Major Engine Update and Improved Gearbox: The new Speed Triple is lighter, with an updated 1050cc engine, more responsive throttle, and improved gearbox to deliver even more power and the most agile, sharp and focused ride you’ve ever had on this explosive bike.
Graded Slip-Assist Clutch: Improving the clutch ‘feel’ by reducing lever effort, bringing a lighter touch than you’d expect; perfect for long journeys or stop-start urban commutes.
Triumph Shift Assist: All-new Triumph designed system that enables smooth up/down gear changes without the use of the clutch, reducing rider fatigue.
New Restyled Silencers: Contemporary new black, race-style, freer flowing twin upswept silencers, with a larger bore and a more slender stainless steel end cap, and aluminum heat shield.
New Wheels with High Specification Brakes and Tires: There’s a more contemporary high-gloss finish to the new Speed Triple cast alloy wheels, while high-spec Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tires and twin disc front brakes with Brembo Monobloc calipers provide an even greater feel and control.

Engine & Transmission

Type: Liquid-cooled, 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder
Capacity: 1,050 cc
Bore: 79 mm
Stroke: 71.4 mm
Compression: 12.92:1
Max Power EC: 148 hp (110 kW) @ 10,500 rpm
Max Torque EC: 86 ft. lb. @ 7,150 rpm
System: Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Exhaust: Stainless Steel 3 into 1 into 2 high level stainless steel mufflers
Final Drive: X ring chain
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate slip-assist clutch
Gearbox: 6-speed

Chassis

Frame: Aluminum beam twin-spar
Swingarm: Single-sided, aluminum alloy with eccentric chain adjuster
Front Wheel: Cast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 17 in. x 3.5 in.
Rear Wheel: Cast aluminum alloy multi-spoke 17 in. x 6.0 in.
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Front Suspension: Showa 43 mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 4.72 in. (120 mm) travel
Rear Suspension: Showa monoshock with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, 5.12 in. (130 mm) rear wheel travel
Front Brakes: Twin 12.6 in. (320 mm) floating discs, Brembo 4-piston Monobloc radial calipers Switchable ABS
Rear Brakes: Single 10.04 in. (255 mm) disc, 2-piston sliding caliper Switchable ABS
Instrument Display and Functions: Full-color 5 in. TFT instruments

Dimensions & Weights

Width Handlebars: 30.51 in. (775 mm)
Height Without Mirror: 42.13 in. (1,070 mm)
Seat Height: 32.48 in. (825 mm)
Wheelbase: 56.89 in. (1,445 mm)
Rake: 22.9°
Trail: 3.59 in. (91.3 mm)
Dry Weight: 423 lb. (192 kg)
Tank Capacity: 4.1 US gal. (15.5 L)

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Consumption: 45.2 mpg (5.2 L/100km)

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2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited - Dark Edition

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Experience unrivaled touring comfort in luxury that fits your style. The Spyder RT Limited features integrated, vehicle-optimized smartphone apps, a long-distance seat, and many more features designed for the ultimate adventure for two.

Package Highlights

Ultimate luxury touring vehicle for two
All new modern design
Ultimate comfort for two
Next level convenience and versatility

Standard Features

Self-Leveling Suspension: Rear air shocks automatically adjust to passenger and cargo weight to ensure comfort is never compromised.
Touring Floorboard: All-new 23 in. (584 mm) touring floorboards, riders can now sit however they are most comfortable and change leg positions on long rides while enjoying easy access to the brakes.
Premium LED Headlights: All-new premium LED headlights leave nothing to hide around the next turn with improved road visibility and precision lighting.
Adjustable Electric Windshield: The new adjustable electric windshield with memory function provides superior wind protection and the memory function automatically returns the windshield to the lowest or previous height.
LinQ Compatible Top Case: Conveniently bring more than whatever you need with the extremely roomy 16 gal (60 L) rear top case that contributes to an astounding 47 gal (177 L) of storage.
Ultra Comfortable Heated Seats: Riders and passengers stay warm with ultra comfortable heated seats.

Engine

Type: Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore & stroke: 3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)
Power: 115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM

Transmission

Type: Semi-Automatic with reverse function
Gears: 6-speed

Chassis

Front suspension: Double A-arms with anti-roll bar
Front shocks type / travel: SACHS® Big-Bore shocks / 6.9 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension: Swing arm
Rear shocks type / travel: SACHS® Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm)
Electronic brake distribution system: Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brakes: 270 mm discs with Brembo® 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake: 270 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with integrated parking brake
Parking brake: Electrically actuated
Front tires: MC165/55R15 55H
Rear tire: MC225/50R15 76H
Aluminum front rims: 12-spoke, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Aluminum rear rim: Deep black, 15 x 7 in. (381 x 178 mm)

Capacity

Rider capacity: 2
Maximum vehicle load: 494 lb (224 kg)
Storage capacity: 47 gal (177 L)
Towing capacity: 400 lb (182 kg)
Fuel capacity: 7 gal (26.5 L)
Fuel type: Premium unleaded

Dimensions

L x W x H: 111.5 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,833 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm)
Wheelbase: 67.5 in. (1,714 mm)
Seat height: 29.725 in. (755 mm)
Ground clearance: 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight: 1,021 lb (464 kg)

Instrumentation

Type: Large panoramic 7.8” wide LCD color display with BRP Connect™, allowing the integration of vehicle-optimized smartphone apps such as media, navigation and many others controlled through the handlebars
Main Functions: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, fuel consumption avg, gear position, ECO mode smart assist, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock and more
Audio System: BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth® and 1/8” (3.5mm) audio inputs

Safety & Security

SCS: Stability Control System
TCS: Traction Control System
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
DPS™: Dynamic Power Steering
Anti-theft system: Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™)
HHC: Hill Hold Control

Coverage

Factory Warranty: 2-year BRP Limited Warranty with 2-year roadside assistance
Extended Service Terms: B.E.S.T. terms available from 12 to 36 months with roadside assistance

Features

Premium LED headlights
Rider touring floorboards
Adjustable passenger footboards
Ultra comfortable seat with lumbar support
Audio control keypad
Glove box with USB
Electronic cruise control
Integrated hard side luggage
Adjustable electronic windshield with memory
Calibrated for towing a Can-Am trailer
Signature LED lights
Driver and passenger heated grips
Driver and passenger heated seats
LinQ compatible top case with passenger backrest

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Extended Triumph Summer Sale!

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ATTENTION: 💥💥

Summer of Adventure Sale EXTENDED!!!

Ends | 7.31.20 | Contact us today for a personalized quote!

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Polaris, Yamaha among businesses urging House to pass the Great American Outdoors Act

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A total of 127 outdoor businesses sent a letter to House leadership today urging passage of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). GAOA, if passed, will stimulate the outdoor recreation industry and the thousands of small and large businesses that comprise the growing industry.

GAOA would also create more safe and sustainable recreation access while improving infrastructure for all Americans. The 127 cross-sector companies — included, among others, Airstream, Bass Pro Shops, Brunswick, Cabela's, Columbia Sportswear, Kampgrounds of America, Polaris Inc., Pure Fishing, The North Face, VF Corporation, Winnebago and Yamaha.

All of them signed on in order to highlight that investments in conservation and recreation are needed to provide business certainty so the recreation industry can get back to what it does best — grow jobs, support healthy communities, economies and people, and provide more opportunities for everyone to benefit from time spent outside.

“Our entire industry continues to spearhead support for GAOA — from skiers to snowmobilers, hunters to hikers, campers to RVers and climbers to motorcyclists,” said Jessica (Wahl) Turner, executive director of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR). “Businesses have been making calls, running sign-on campaigns and sending letters. This unity in our business community showcases the incredible things we can accomplish when we work together. The House of Representatives has the opportunity to do something that truly outlasts their time in office and that will benefit the nation for decades to come by passing this once-in-a-generation legislation.”

As a reminder, GAOA would provide a critical boost to what was, before the pandemic, a $778 billion a year industry supporting 5.2 million jobs and accounting for 2.2% of United States Gross Domestic Product. According to Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s member survey and dashboard of the sector, 94 percent of outdoor industry businesses have experienced a decrease in sales and 88 percent have laid off or furloughed a portion of their workforce. The entire outdoor recreation business community urges the House to pass GAOA before the August recess to revitalize this critical sector of the economy and provide more outdoor opportunities for all Americans when they are needed most.

Full text of the outdoor businesses’ letter and the list of signees is available here and included below:

July 13, 2020

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi

Speaker

U.S. House of Representatives

1236 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20515

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy

Minority Leader

U.S. House of Representatives

2468 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Speaker Pelosi and Leader McCarthy:

The outdoor recreation industry is encouraged by the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act in the Senate and urges clean passage of this landmark legislation through the House as soon as possible. As outdoor recreation business leaders, we know investments in recreation access and infrastructure are vital to the outdoor recreation industry and economies across the country.

Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, the outdoor recreation industry contributed $778 billion in economic output, accounted for 2.2 percent of United States Gross Domestic Product, supported 5.2 million jobs and was growing faster than the economy as a whole in every indicator. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns necessary to slow its progression, America’s outdoor recreation economy was hindered when we needed the outdoors more than ever. Outdoor Recreation Roundtable’s May survey of the sector shows that 88 percent of outdoor businesses have had to lay off or furlough employees, and 94 percent are seeing decreased revenue. However, we know there is a bright future for outdoor recreation ahead, as several sectors of the industry are already experiencing rapidly increasing demand.

These outdoor businesses are the backbone of our industry and range from specialty retailers, apparel, gear and vehicle manufacturers, outfitters and guides to campground and marina operators. They are often foundational to a community’s economy. With rising unemployment and Americans eager to experience the outdoors, investment in our industry’s core infrastructure – public lands and waters – will allow our businesses to get back to what we do best: stimulate local economies, put people back to work, and allow Americans to benefit from time spent outside.

This is why we respectfully ask you to vote “yes” on the Great American Outdoors Act.

GAOA will fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at $900 million annually, providing more recreation access for communities across the country and fueling more outdoor recreation economic activity. In a nutshell, if Congress invests the intended amount of $900 million into LWCF recreation access projects on local, state and federal lands, it will create much-needed close-to-home recreation opportunities while revitalizing the outdoor recreation economy.

Additionally, GAOA dedicates up to $9.5 billion over the next five years to maintenance backlog projects that have been devastating our public lands and waters. Investing in these projects will improve outdoor recreation-related facilities such as docks, restrooms, campgrounds, trails, roads and more that have deteriorated significantly from decades of underfunded maintenance. As business leaders, we understand the need to make sure customers have good experiences when they visit stores or facilities, it ensures they come back again. Funding the maintenance backlog will also ensure that adequate infrastructure for all types of recreation on our public lands and waters exists so more people who are seeking the benefits the outdoors has to offer can get outside safely and grow our industry sustainably.

Passing GAOA now would stimulate the outdoor recreation industry made up of thousands of businesses that support communities in all 50 states, support rural economies, create jobs to carry out essential work, and provide opportunities for millions of Americans to recreate on our public lands and waters for generations to come. We know this vital legislation is slated for a vote later this month and we urge you to move as quickly as possible to get this legislation across the finish line. Your support of GAOA is a vote for American jobs and health, community resiliency and the outdoor recreation economy. Thank you for your leadership.

Sincerely,

Airstream, Inc.

Allen Harbor Marine Service

Alta Planning + Design, Inc.

American Land & Leisure

ARAMARK

Arc’teryx Equipment Inc.

Areté Structures, LLC

BA Services, Inc.

Bass Pro Shops

Bell Helmets

Blackburn Design

Blue Springs Marine

Boat Owners Association of the United States

Boat Owners Warehouse

Boats Incorporated

Brunswick Corporation

Burton Snowboarding

Cabela’s

California Land Management

CamelBak

Camperland of Oklahoma

Chaparral Boats, Inc.

CHM Government Services

Chris-Craft

Clark Marine

Cleveland Boat Center

Columbia Sportswear

Correct Craft

Creative Pultrusions

Crestview RV

Dee Zee, Inc.

Delaware North Parks and Resorts

Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle

FB Marine Group

FERA

First Lite

Forest River, Inc.

Forever Resorts

Formula Boats

Fort Sumter Tours

Freedom Boat Club

Galati Yacht Sales

Giro Sport Design

Glacier Guides & Montana Raft

Grand Design RV

Guest Services, Inc.

Hagadone Marine Group

Handout Gloves

Head USA

Hellwig Products Company Inc.

Hemlock Hill RV Sales

Hipcamp

Hoffmaster’s Marina

Hornblower Cruises and Events

Indian Lake Marina, Inc

Indmar Products

K2 Sports

Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

KEEN, Inc.

Lakeview Marine, Inc.

Leaird’s Underwater Service

LKQ Corporation

Magic Tilt Trailers

Malibu Boats, Inc.

Marina Holdings

Marine Center of Indiana

Maverick Boat Group, Inc.

Morningstar Marinas

Mount Dora Boating Center

N3 Boatworks

Nantahala Outdoor Center

National Outdoor Leadership School

Newmar Corporation

Norfolk Marine Company

Oasis Marinas

Outdoor Research

Patagonia

Petzl America

Plano Synergy

Polaris Inc.

Port Harbor Marine

Priority RV Network

Pure Fishing

Quality Bicycle Products

Rapala USA

Recreation Resource Management

Red’s Meadow Resort

Reed’s Marine, Inc.

Regulator Marine, Inc.

REI

Rendezvous River Sports

Rhino Marking & Protection Systems

Rock Creek Lodge

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Scuba Educators International

Seirus Innovative Accessories, Inc.

Shimano North America Fishing

Simms Fishing

Skyjacker Suspensions

Smoker Craft

SpiritLine Cruises

SRAM LLC

St. Croix Rods

Subaru of America

Sun RV Resorts

Superior Boat Repair & Sales

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

The North Face

The Sportsman

Thor Industries

Tiara Yachts & Tiara Sport

Trek Bikes

Turn 14 Distribution Inc.

VF Corporation

Vista Outdoor

Volvo Penta of the Americas

WARN Industries

Western Spirit Cycling Adventures

Westrec Marinas

WET River Trips

Wildwater River Guides

Winnebago Industries

Xanterra Travel Collection

Yamaha Rightwaters

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Parks

Zebco Brands

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable promotes the growth of the outdoor recreation economy and outdoor recreation activities and is the leading outdoor recreation coalition with 32 member associations serving over 100,000 businesses. ORR’s members represent America’s hunting, fishing, RVing, biking, hiking, camping, ATVing, diving, horseback and skiing communities among many more.

Polaris Introduces Eye-Catching Slingshot Grand Touring LE

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Polaris has taken the wraps off the new Slingshot Grand Touring LE.

Designed to provide “next-level comfort, style and design,” the limited edition is distinguished by an exclusive Fairway Green exterior with contrasting bronze accents and special bronze wheels.

Since the model was designed to be the ultimate cruiser, it has also been equipped with a larger wind deflector and a color-matching Slingshade roof. The Grand Touring LE also has a green and bronze rear fender that partially covers the 20-inch rear wheel.

Moving into the cabin, drivers will find gloss black trim, accent lighting and quilted comfort seats with bronze accents. There’s also a Rockford Fosgate audio system and a 7-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation.

For a little under $1,200, customers can order the order the Slingshot’s new heated and cooled seats. They’re a little on the pricey side, but the model doesn’t have a climate control system so they might be a worthwhile upgrade.

Power comes from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 178 hp (133 kW / 180 PS). It is connected to the company’s AutoDrive transmission which is a five-speed automated manual.

For an additional $599.99, customers can order a Stage 1 performance package. It features an optimized engine calibration which enables the four-cylinder to produce 203 hp (151 kW / 206 PS).

According to Polaris Slingshot Vice President Chris Sergeant, “With superior comfort, convenient technology, and head-turning styling, the Grand Touring LE transforms daily driving into unforgettable adventures.”

The model is currently headed to dealerships and production will be limited to less than 300 units. Pricing starts at $33,999.

2020 Suzuki GSX-S750 On Sale $6,999.00 Was $8,499.00

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The GSX-S750 blends GSX-R750-derived engine performance with an ergonomically sound chassis to fashion a naked sportbike that's at home in the city, out on country roads, or even cruising down the interstate.

The GSX-S750's aggressive styling stands out with its bright Metallic Diamond Red bodywork. The bike's special appearance, strong performance, and comfortable riding posture set it apart from other middleweight sportbikes, and many of those competitors cost considerably more to purchase and own.

As with the GSX-S1000, this GSX-S750 inherits its heart and soul from Suzuki's MotoGP race experience and the 30-year heritage of the GSX-R750. With strong, torque-rich engine power and a suite of rider-assist features, this GSX-S750 is ready to capture hearts and turn heads as the performance value leader in its class.

This is the perfect sportbike response to the craving of today's discriminating riders, as the GSX-S750 looks great, outperforms other bikes in its class, and has a great price. It is nimble, comfortable, and an exhilarating, fun ride that retains Suzuki's heritage of quality, reliability, and value.

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2020 Polaris Slingshot R First Drive

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Everything about the Polaris Slingshot invites a reaction. What it is, what it looks like, who buys one, and how they accessorize it all produce hot takes made for a Twitter world. It's fitting, then, that I finally found the words to describe my feelings about the Slingshot on Twitter.

Author, journalist, and photographer Linda Tirado shared a piece of advice. She was talking about something much more important than a car review, but the great thing about wisdom is you can apply it to all sorts of situations. "Know who you want to be and then you never have to decide how to live," she wrote. That's the Slingshot. It defies categorization except unto itself. It knows exactly what it wants to be. Where some look at it and find confusion, driving it clarifies. It exists solely for people who want a Slingshot, specifically. There are a lot of them.

We didn't review one when it first came out in 2015 because we didn't know what to make of it, either. It's not a car, but it's not a motorcycle, either. It's sort of a street-legal side-by-side or UTV, but with three wheels. Legally in most states it's considered an "autocycle," an old-timey categorization for bicycles with engines and mopeds that weren't really bicycles or motorcycles. My colleagues in the press who did drive it told me it was neat, a good first effort, but needed work. It was quick, they said, but not too quick. The brakes were soft and spongey. The steering was slow. The materials felt cheap, and the controls were clunky. Polaris listened.

The 2020 Slingshot is what we'd call a major refresh if it were a car. The old GM-sourced 2.4-liter inline-four was never an inspiring or memorable engine when it was in a Chevy, and it wasn't doing the Slingshot any special favors, so it's been replaced by a Polaris-designed and built 2.0-liter I-4. It revs higher and makes peak power at redline rather than falling on its face at high rpm like the old engine. Plus, it makes more power: 178 hp in the standard SL trim and 203 hp in this top-end R trim, up from 173 before. It does make less torque, 120 and 144 lb-ft, respectively, but it doesn't matter that much in a vehicle with a claimed curb weight under 1,700 pounds.

Polaris says it'll do zero to 60 in as little as 4.9 seconds now, sixth-tenths of a second quicker than before. That would also make it a tenth quicker than a Honda Civic Type R. That's downright quick, and it feels even faster on board. Losing the roof, the windscreen, and the doors will do that. Jeeps feel faster when you take the doors off, too. It's science.

The even bigger story is the new Autodrive five-speed automated manual gearbox, aka an automatic transmission. Polaris figured out real quick it was leaving a ton of sales on the table with only a five-speed manual, and that's been corrected. You can still get the manual on this R model, but I guarantee you the vast majority of Slingshots sold from now on will be automatics. Most people can't drive stick and aren't going to learn.

Don't let the automated manual thing put you off, either. I know, usually those suck. They shift slow and give you whiplash every time they change gears. This is the best automated manual I've driven, and that list includes Lamborghinis and Aston Martins. You still feel those gear changes, but it just gives you a little head bob. It still shifts slowly by modern automatic standards, but not slowly enough to really complain about. It's geared for performance with a single overdrive ratio, so you'll be turning 3,000 rpm at 65 mph, where cars these days are turning 1,800, but it means it pulls harder in higher gears as a result.

Bombing around town couldn't be easier. Just push the D button and go. There's a small hesitation when you set off as the clutch engages, and pushing the gas harder just means it'll drop the clutch and chirp the rear tire. It'll also roll backward at a stop if you're on a hill because it won't engage the clutch until you hit the gas, so watch out for that.

It even has a Sport mode. They call it Slingshot mode, and it works pretty well. Press the big red button on the steering wheel, and the transmission will hold gears out to redline regularly and downshift more aggressively. It's no Porsche PDK, but it's a hell of a first effort. It could use a little work, particularly in long, sweeping corners, where it gets confused. The computer sees the steady throttle and speed and assumes you backed off, so it upshifts. When you get to the end of the curve and deeper in the throttle, it panics and drops a gear hard.

That could be a recipe for disaster with only one rear tire to handle the lateral g's and the shock from the powertrain, but it isn't. Revisions to the suspension have planted the Slingshot on the pavement. The staggered 18-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels with their 225-width front and massive 305-width rear Kenda tires on the R model hang on tight even when you're really thrashing this thing on a mountain road. Yeah, I had to Google Kenda, too. It's a Taiwanese company that custom-makes this tire for Polaris. You can only get it at Polaris dealers.

Past reviews found the Slingshot would understeer slightly in hairpins and kick the tail out if you goosed the throttle. Not anymore. I whipped this thing as hard as I could on a mountain road, and it wouldn't let go. At most, the rear end shifted slightly if I absolutely threw it into a corner. With the automatic transmission it wouldn't overpower the rear wheel (I tried), though I'm sure a clutch kick or just a bad shift with the manual would do it.

I might've gotten it to misbehave had I been more confident in the brakes. They seem to fall in with the 30 percent of parts carried over from before, and they need more bite if you're going to drive it hard. People love customizing these things, and I'd start with a more aggressive pad compound. They're fine tooling around town, if a bit spongey. When you stand on them, though, they just don't have the bite. Brake early. The good news is they don't really fade noticeably, either, so they don't get any worse.

Polaris fixed the steering. Lots of people complained it was just too slow for sporty driving; 3.5 turns lock to lock is like putting Camry steering on a Miata. Now, it's just 2.5 turns lock to lock and feels much sportier for it. The electric assist is nicely weighted and even gives you a little feedback through the thin-rimmed steering wheel.

That steering wheel is now festooned with buttons controlling the in-house Ride Command infotainment system and cruise control. Right out of the box, it's got a 7.0-inch touchscreen and a 100-watt Rockford Fosgate stereo that's more than loud enough to be heard through a helmet. Please be courteous and turn it down when you're driving in traffic or neighborhoods. Don't be that guy. There's a pair of USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity, and you can even get navigation. Polaris has remounted the screen vertically so it doesn't get washed out by glare as easily and updated the processor so it works as quickly as any system in a car.

While they were at it, the Polaris team reworked the rest of the interior, too. There are cupholders now and a spot to put your phone, plus storage under the armrest. The commodious glove box remains, as do the lockable storage compartments behind the seats, which are just big enough for a backpack, picnic basket, or a helmet each. The seats themselves have big, fat bolsters to keep you in place, though the seat was rather wide on me, so I slid from bolster to bolster. The seat bottom cushions are also a little short. I'm told the materials are better this time around, but they look to me like what you'd get on a side-by-side or UTV, so they must've really been something before. The seat belts are still mounted in the middle of the vehicle, so you'll be reaching in the wrong spot out of habit for a while until you force that into your brain.

It's a good thing those seats are squishy, because this R model rides like a sports car. It's not harsh or teeth chattering, but it is stiff, and you're going to feel every bump. The adjustable Bilstein shocks previously available are gone for 2020, so you just have to deal.

It may ride like a sports car, but it doesn't really sound like one. Granted, that old GM engine didn't sound good, either, but it sounded like a car. This Polaris engine sounds like, well, a Polaris engine. If you've ever driven one of their powersports toys, you know it, even if it's bigger and has more cylinders than any other Polaris has built. The exhaust being tucked up behind the front right wheel still eats into the passenger's legroom. With basically no body work to block it, the engine is a bit loud by car standards. A helmet blocks some of it out.

We should talk about helmets because it's a sticky situation. Polaris has single-handedly revived "autocycle" as a classification of three-wheeled, street-legal vehicles that are neither bicycles nor motorcycles. Why go to the trouble? Because thanks to Polaris' lobbying, 48 states now recognize autocycles as street-legal vehicles that can be driven with a standard driver's license (rather than a motorcycle license) but don't have to meet the crash and emissions regulations of a car. (The federal government considers them motorcycles for regulatory purposes, but legislation has been introduced in Congress to change that.)

This means if you live anywhere but New York or Massachusetts, you can do what I did: step over the side, buckle the center-mounted seat belt (after searching for it in the usual place), and hit the road. Whether you have to wear a helmet like I did depends entirely on your state's law, and they're all over the place. Many require helmets the same as riding a motorcycle, but several specifically exempt autocycles either entirely or with conditions.

Even if it isn't the law where you live, I'd recommend you wear one. The standard windscreen does a remarkably good job of directing air up and over the seats even at highway speeds, but it won't stop rocks and larger bugs. I've taken both to the helmet while riding motorcycles and have been glad for the protection. You may want to invest in a Bluetooth helmet communication system, though, so you can talk to your passenger while moving.

I get why you wouldn't if you didn't have to, though. You only really feel the wind on the top of your head, so it's not unlike driving a convertible in terms of hair restyling. It's a much more visceral and exposed feeling than driving a drop-top, though. Getting rid of the doors will do that. Windscreen or not (and I'm going to keep calling it that, not because I'm British but because it ain't a shield), it feels like driving a side-by-side or UTV capable of 125 mph. On the street. In traffic. On the interstate. Next to big rigs.

Yes, you can drive the Slingshot on the freeway. I doubt many people do. It's loud, it's windy, and you can't help but feel vulnerable with a skeletal frame and a pair of roll hoops your only impact protection. People who buy Slingshots don't want a motorcycle, because they don't know how to ride one, because theydon't feel comfortable (read: safe) on one, or because of a physical limitation. They want the open-air experience, though. They want the outsider image. And man, do other people pay attention to this thing. It got far more looks and questions than the Ferrari I tested two days later.

Here's the thing, though. You've seen me mention the Mazda Miata in this review already. It's just about the most fun per dollar you can buy when it comes to cars. It's also $27,525 to start and tops out in the mid-30s. It comes with things like air bags, heating and A/C, a trunk, doors, and a roof in case it rains. (Polaris will sell you a bolt-on roof) The 2020 Slingshot starts at $26,499, and this R model starts at $30,999. That's a lot of scratch for a third vehicle, a toy you only drive on the weekend and maybe the odd summer night. Then again, the folks who buy these love throwing thousands of dollars of accessories and modifications at them.

Put it all together, and it's a narrow demographic. You wouldn't think there would be a lot of people with the money to spend 30 grand on a weekend toy who want the open-air experience and rebel image of a motorcycle but can't ride and don't want to learn and like the sense of security from seats and seat belts. Joke's on you. Polaris has sold somewhere north of 40,000 of these things already, and that's with a manual transmission. You think you see them everywhere now? Wait until people find out you can get 'em with an automatic. And this ain't the only three-wheeler on the market. There's the Harley trike, the Morgan 3-Wheeler, the Campagna T-Rex, Vanderhall Venice, Can-Am Spyder, and more. The 2020 Polaris Slingshot may not be for you, but don't make the mistake of thinking it's not for anyone. And for the people it's for, it's better than ever.

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2020 Yamaha MT-03 On Sale $4,299.00

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