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20 • November 28, 2016 • Powersports Business ATV/UTV www.PowersportsBusiness.com Bad Boy Off Road, a Textron Specialized Vehi- cles brand, announces a powerful offer for side- by-side enthusiasts who like to customize their vehicles: Purchase a new 80 hp Stampede 4x4 and receive up to $750 in free accessories. The offer, which ends Dec. 4, is applicable to all genuine Bad Boy Off Road accessories and apparel. "Our 80 hp Stampede leads the industry on key side-by-side features, and with this new offer, you can customize your Stampede with the accessories that matter most to you," said John Collins, vice president, Consumer for Textron Specialized Vehicles. The Stampede has more than 70 custom-fit, purpose-built accessories available, including two ready-made packages, the "Hunting" and the "Workman." The gas-powered Stampede is designed for both work and play, whether it's doing chores on the farm, hunting a favorite spot or attacking a challenging trail. Featuring a German-engineered, precision- tuned 846cc liquid-cooled, 80 hp engine with electronic fuel injection, the Stampede is a powerhouse with 59 foot-pounds of torque to accelerate, climb and tow. The Stampede also features an industry- first, customizable extended cab to keep tools and gear secure, dry and easy to reach. Between the bed, dash pockets and extended cab, the Stampede boasts 24 cubic feet of storage space, the most in its class. The Stampede has 11.25 inches of ground clearance and delivers a smooth ride thanks to high-quality springs, performance shocks and four-wheel, double A-Arm suspension with 9.5 inches of travel in the front and 10.5 inches in the rear. Front and rear sway bars help to keep all four wheels on the ground when cornering for increased trac- tion and handling Backed by a robust two-year warranty, the vehicle is offered in three configurations: Stam- pede 4x4, Stampede 4x4 EPS with electronic power steering and selectable locking rear dif- ferential, and Stampede 4x4 EPS+ with alloy wheels, 27-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires and color-accented seats. PSB Bad Boy announces Stampede accessory offer UTVUnderground.com announced the fourth installment of the Polaris RZR- branded, viral film franchise dubbed XP1K4 is currently in production. The announce- ment comes with the release of the official teaser for XP1K4, which showcases highlights from the first three XP1K videos; ending with some incredible sneak peek shots from the upcoming fourth video. Motorsports direct- ing heavyweights The Martelli Brothers and their powerhouse production team Mad Media will once again be producing the new campaign of adrenalized XP1K4 video con- tent, which includes nearly 30 videos, all in support of the main film which drops mid-January. "We created the XP1K series three years ago to highlight the progression and evolu- tion of both the RZR vehicles and the sport as a whole," said Matt Martelli, CEO of Mad Media and the series co-director. "It was a coming-of-age moment for an entire industry that had just exploded in popularity. Every year since then, we've pushed ourselves as a team to go further, faster and be as creative as possible. The RZR keeps getting better — and that's allowed us to progress with the series. This next chapter is a continuation of that spirit. It's going to be another touchstone that all UTV riders — and especially the RZR family — can point to and share with their friends. We have the best fans on the planet — and we're confident XP1K4 will leave them thoroughly stoked." The XP1K viral film series has accrued more than 42 million aggregate video views across YouTube, Facebook and Instagram so far, and has been watched in more than 70 different countries. The premium-branded, viral video campaign has made hundreds of millions of impressions worldwide, redefining the sport UTV and side-by-side market. Off-road racing champion RJ Ander- son returns to the driver's seat to perform a myriad of awe-inspiring stunts in a highly modified 2017 Polaris RZR XP Turbo EPS side-by-side. This time around, he's joined by FMX champion Jackson "Jacko" Strong. The duo lay down a massive barrage of gravity defying stunts on a custom-built superpark inspired by some of the best motocross tracks in the world. Polaris RZR is joined by RIGID Indus- tries, Rockstar Energy and BFGoodrich as primary sponsors of XP1K4. YANMAR JOINS ROHVA The Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) announced YANMAR has joined the leading recreational off-high- way vehicle industry organization. YANMAR has grown to become a major supplier of YANMAR-branded industrial and marine diesel engines, diesel genera- tors, micro cogeneration and gas heat pump energy system solutions, compact construc- tion equipment, compact utility tractors and now ROVs, employing thousands of dedi- cated team members throughout the world. YANMAR joins others in the ROV industry to protect and promote the welfare of the ROV community. "We are excited to have such a longstand- ing company and a distributor of recre- ational off-highway vehicles join ROHVA," said ROHVA executive vice president Erik Pritchard. "YANMAR will play a vital role in supporting ROHVA's mission to promote the safe and responsible use of ROVs and the continued development of robust voluntary vehicle standards through the American National Standards Institute. In turn, YANMAR and its customers will benefit from ROHVA's safety and education materials, as well as our extensive work with Congress, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com- mission, state legislatures, land managers, national rider groups and others." "YANMAR has a long history in the UTV market as an OEM manufacturer and sup- plier of diesel engines and driveline compo- nents to numerous well-respected brands within the industry. It's just a natural pro- gression for YANMAR to introduce our own line of vehicles," said Tim Fernandez, presi- dent of YANMAR America Corporation. "We look forward to working with ROHVA and its member companies on important issues that face our customers, our dealers and our industry." EICHER POLARIS NAMES NEW CEO Pankaj Dubey has been appointed CEO of Eicher Polaris, a 50:50 joint venture between Eicher Motors and Polaris Industries, according to multiple reports. He is also the managing director of Polaris India Ltd. The Economic Times of India reported that Dubey worked for Yamaha India, LML and Hero before joining Polaris India. Dubey suc- ceeds Radhesh Verma, who was formerly the CEO of Eicher Polaris. MOTORFIST LAUNCHES OFF-ROAD APPAREL LINE Motorfist is pleased to announce the release of an off-road line designed for enduro, side- by-side and ATV riders. The new lineup blends simplistic design, subtle tones and off-road functionality to ensure performance on a variety of vehicles. Four jacket and pant combinations will be offered tailored to diverse riding conditions. Rally rides, single track and desert runs were all carefully considered in the design of these products. The colors are sure to be a hit with riders who would prefer to make a statement with their riding style rather than loud colors. The often overlooked ATV/side-by-side rider will be pleased to try Motorfist's Pilot gear, a jacket and pant specifically designed for keeping the dirt, muck and dust off. The series is designed to combine technical fea- tures and style fitting for work and play. Dealers can pre-order product in mid-October, and product arrives in dealer showroom floors early Spring 2017. TITAN INTRODUCES THE T-HAWK ATV/UTV TIRE Titan International is releasing the rug- ged T-Hawk tire for ATVs and UTVs. Based on a military tread design and made in the USA, the 2-belt, 8-ply bias, non-highway service tire is available in 26x10-12NHS and 26x10-14NHS sizes. It is rated for 50 mph at a maximum load of 960 pounds for the 26x10.00-12NHS and 940 pounds for the 26x10.00-14NHS. "Its center riding rib makes it a very smooth, durable tire for hard-pack surfaces," said Steve Strauss, general manager at Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport, "but its aggressive out- side lugs provide excellent traction when needed, making it a solid all-seasons tire." The T-Hawk's high lug-to-void ratio and flat tread profile further improve roadability while providing longer wear and a quieter ride on hard-pack surfaces compared to a knobby tread design. CAN-AM ADDS 'MONSTER' MATT BURROUGHS TO RACE TEAM Can-Am off-road has added "Monster" Matt Burroughs to its 2017 Can-Am racing team. Burroughs, will compete in the 2017 Best in the Desert (BITD) racing series as well as both the legendary Baja 500 and Baja 1000 with the new Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R side-by-side vehicle. "I can't begin to tell you how pumped I am to be joining the Can-Am racing family for 2017," stated Burroughs. "I just finished my first testing session this past weekend in a bone-stock 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rs side-by-side vehicle and was simply blown away by the vehicle." Burroughs will make his official Can-Am debut at the 2017 BITD Parker 250 scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, in Parker, Arizona. PSB DIGEST Production begins for XP1K4 video XP1K4, the fourth video in the XP1K series by the The Martelli Brothers and their production team Mad Media, is set to be released in mid-January. Titan's T-Hawk is based on a military tread design. Bad Boy Off Road introduced the Stampede in May.