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BRP sells 100,000th Can-Am Spyder during Spyderfest
News & Events

BRP sells 100,000th Can-Am Spyder during Spyderfest

BRP’s (TSX: DOO) 100,000th Can-Am Spyder rolled off the assembly line on April 20.

Kyle Born
May 8, 2015

Long-term Shorai LFX powersports battery test
Gear & Tech

Long-term Shorai LFX powersports battery test

Out of the box, the battery was surprisingly lightweight and it did not require charging (Shorai batteries come pre-charged to 90 per cent). We topped it up, however, to ensure its cranking power was up to par. We chose…

Kirsten Armleder
May 11, 2015

AlumaSki personal watercraft
Gear & Tech

AlumaSki personal watercraft

Built by MacKinnon Marine Technologies, based in Anchorage, Alaska, the AlumaSki is made of 100 per cent marine-grade aluminum. Weighing in at 430 kilograms, the 152.4 centimetres wide by 366 centimetres long AlumaSki…

Kirsten Armleder
May 12, 2015

What you need to know about taking ATVs on logging roads
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

What you need to know about taking ATVs on logging roads

Ride smart — stupid hurts

Trish Drinkle
May 13, 2015

Jet-fuelled adrenalin and whitewater
Water Sports

Jet-fuelled adrenalin and whitewater

World jet boat champion Gord Humphrey of Fort St. John, B.C., is looking to defend his title in July

Kirsten Armleder
May 13, 2015

Harley-Davidson wraps up business transition agreement for Canadian operations
News & Events

Harley-Davidson wraps up business transition agreement for Canadian operations

An agreement has been signed. — Photo courtesy HD Canada

Kyle Born
May 13, 2015

A surprise encounter with the Polaris Slingshot
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

A surprise encounter with the Polaris Slingshot

The Polaris Slingshot is a novelty vehicle

Keith Powell
May 13, 2015

SylvanSport GO adventure trailer
Gear & Tech

SylvanSport GO adventure trailer

A much smaller and more versatile take on the traditional toy hauler, the SylvanSport GO is equipped with a deck for hauling an ATV (or dirt bikes) and a tent that pops out to provide enough sleeping space for up to…

Kirsten Armleder
May 14, 2015

Dirt riding for the joy of it
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

Dirt riding for the joy of it

Whether it’s racing cross-country or riding single-track, Mike Benz finds joy in the sport of off-road motorcycling

Kirsten Armleder
May 20, 2015

The battle for Alberta’s Bighorn Backcountry
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

The battle for Alberta’s Bighorn Backcountry

The BHAS works closely with other user groups to protect motorized recreation in the Bighorn Backcountry of west-central Alberta

Kirsten Armleder
May 21, 2015

Travelling the B.C. side of the Deh Cho Route
British Columbia
Destinations & Trips

Travelling the B.C. side of the Deh Cho Route

Explore natural hot springs, wildlife, golf courses, museums and more on the Deh Cho Route through British Columbia.

Karen Kornelsen
May 23, 2015

Travelling the Alberta side of the Deh Cho Route
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Travelling the Alberta side of the Deh Cho Route

Golfing, fishing, camping and numerous museums make a motorcycle trip along the Deh Cho Route in Alberta an amazing experience.

Karen Kornelsen
May 23, 2015

Ready. Set. Race!
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Ready. Set. Race!

The Alberta ATV Triple Crown is a growing avenue for quad racers to explore their passion and potential

Kirsten Armleder
May 26, 2015

A chat with racer Graham Scott
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes

A chat with racer Graham Scott

Jim Muir sits down with Graham Scott to talk about last year's triumphs, the upcoming season and his friend Ryan Lalonde

Jim Muir
May 26, 2015

2015 Honda NM4
Gear & Tech

2015 Honda NM4

Equipped with a 745-cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin engine, the NM4 delivers strong, low-end torque and smooth responsive power. A dual clutch transmission offers two automatic shift modes, normal and sport, as well as…

Kirsten Armleder
May 26, 2015

2015 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.
Gear & Tech

2015 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.

Beneath the M109R’s bold exterior is a 1,783-cc V-Twin. Equipped with 4.4-inch forged aluminum alloy pistons (one of the largest gasoline engine pistons being used in any production passenger car or motorcycle…

Kirsten Armleder
May 27, 2015

Wake surfing is fun and easy
Water Sports

Wake surfing is fun and easy

Wake surfing is a water sport similar to wakeboarding

Trish Drinkle
May 28, 2015

The best way to sled all summer
Water Sports

The best way to sled all summer

Who needs snow? Keep on sledding with water

Trish Drinkle
May 28, 2015

Arctic Cat announces $27m expansion of manufacturing plants
News & Events

Arctic Cat announces $27m expansion of manufacturing plants

The $27 million expansion with take place in northern Minnesota at Arctic Cat’s Thief River facility. — Photo courtesy Winkelman Buildings

Kyle Born
May 28, 2015

Whitecourt attracts motocross riders
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Whitecourt attracts motocross riders

The Whitecourt Motocross Association offers events and riding opportunities galore

Danielle Cameron
May 30, 2015

Land of the Big: it’s more than mushrooms, pumpkins, perogies and a UFO landing pad
Alberta
Destinations & Trips

Land of the Big: it’s more than mushrooms, pumpkins, perogies and a UFO landing pad

The Lakeland area of Alberta is full of events and attractions

Nowell Berg
June 1, 2015

Test ride: 2015 Polaris RZR S 900
ATVs & Side-by-Sides

Test ride: 2015 Polaris RZR S 900

The sporty new 2015 Polaris RZR S 900 is a blast on the trails

Kirsten Armleder
June 2, 2015

New 2016 Can-Am off-road vehicles revealed
News & Events

New 2016 Can-Am off-road vehicles revealed

The Can-Am Maverick X ds 1000R Turbo features industry-leading performance with 131-horsepower from the factory. — photo courtesy BRP 2015

Kyle Born
June 3, 2015

Test riding new Yamaha motorcycles
News & Events

Test riding new Yamaha motorcycles

Falling somewhere between an adventure style bike and a sport-tourer, the FJ-09 is built for long distance rides, yet it’s fast, torquey and easy to ride on the streets.

Kirsten Armleder
June 8, 2015