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m he — ght nt. ere ws to nd e's acne, acive nd gh ow a it oad ith de, mas ily oft ng. lso ng ide en . urned ick get nd ral ite Drcit's mch to m- Powersports Business • September 9, 2013 • 25 DIGEST he ith ed be ATV www.PowersportsBusiness.com CFMOTO execs host Chinese suppliers Executives from CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd., the China-based parent company of Minnesota-based CFMOTO Powersports, treated seven supplier reps to a tour of the Land of 10,000 Lakes in July. In addition to touring Leo's South in Lakeville and Cycle City in Rochester — two CFMOTO dealerships — the visitors learned about the U.S. operations of the behemoth Chinese OEM and took a first drive on new 2014 CFMOTO side-by-sides. Mr. Guogui Lai, president of CFMOTO, made the trip overseas to lead the delegation. He was joined by fellow Hangzhoubased executives Charles Ni (deputy general manager), Xiang yang Zhu (general manager), Zhijie Lin (purchasing manager), Adam Tao (COO) and Eric Fan, CFO of CFMOTO Powersports. Supplier representatives included Xukang Xu, Yuqi Huang, Jie Chen, Yong Cen, Wenjun Yan, Yuxing Ye and Yongchun Wei. — Dave McMahon NEW N.H. ATV CLUB HOPES TO EXPAND TRAIL SYSTEM A new ATV club in New Hampshire, the Kilkenny Trail Riders, has received a state grant to start building a new trail network it hopes to eventually link with the state's sprawling "Ride the Wilds" system that includes more than 1,000 miles of trails in the northern part of the state. According to the Kilkenny Trail Riders website, the group is currently planning the project, which will include fencing, bridges, trail building and signage along the route. Project planners are hoping to provide direct trail access to local businesses along the route. The club is currently seeking individual donations and corporate sponsorship to help purchase signs and trail maintenance equipment to build and support the ongoing project. New Hampshire has a large network of ATV trails and riding areas throughout the state, including the popular Jericho Mountain State Park in nearby Berlin. P22x25-PSB11-ATV.indd 25 Some stellar reading for the long flight home was welcomed by the Chinese contingent. model with cab, heat and air conditioning. In March, Polaris introduced the threemodel Brutus lineup as the first side-by-side utility vehicle in the market to deliver frontend power take-off (PTO) capability. The new Brutus model enhances the level of comfort, versatility and productivity by integrating key offerings from the Brutus HD and Brutus HDPTO models. "Each commercial customer is unique; some require the ability to operate a complete line of hydraulic and PTO attachments, while others need a vehicle to transport and haul cargo," said Aaron Stegemann, Polaris business development manager for ORV adjacent markets. "The fourth model provides all the features that make the Brutus a true workhorse, while creating a more comfortable and productive year-round operator experience." A fully enclosed, factory-installed cab with heating, defrost and air conditioning ensures operators are comfortable. As the only Brutus with an all-season climate controlled cab equipped with seating for three adults, the The Brutus base model now has a cab, heat and air. Executives from CFMOTO Power Co. Ltd. and CFMOTO Powersports toured the Leo's South dealership in Lakeville. Leo's South owners Randy (front row, left) and Wayne Bedeaux flanked Mr. Guogui Lai, president of CFMOTO. BENNCHE TO GIVE AWAY TRIP TO COWBOYS GAME Bennche, a Texas-based producer of ATVs, side-by-sides and motorcycles, is hosting a Dallas Cowboys football trip contest. The company, which serves as the official ATV and UTV of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers, is giving away a prize package that includes two round-trip airfare tickets, hotel accommodations for two, two tickets to the Sept. 22 Cowboys vs. Rams game and a Bennche Gray Wolf. The contest is hosted on the Dallas Cowboys' website. POLARIS EXPANDS BRUTUS COMMERCIAL LINE Polaris has expanded its commercial vehicle line, Polaris Brutus, to include the Brutus base new model's slide-through access makes it easy for passengers to enter and exit the cab. Also added to the new model is the electric bed lift for the pallet-sized cargo box, which is standard on the Brutus HD and Brutus HDPTO models. The full Brutus line includes standard features that are ideal for commercial applications. A 24 hp diesel engine with hydrostatic transmission, On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive and treadle pedal for seamless and shiftless forward and reverse travel, provide operators with the power and functionality necessary on the jobsite. PSB 8/28/13 10:54 AM