Polaris Industries Inc. Is Expanding And Hiring More Workers At Its Factory In Osceola, Wisconsin. Polaris (NYSE: PII) will invest $1.75 million to expand the plant’s assembly operation. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is offering 234,000 in tax credits to the ATV and motorcycle maker, contingent on Polaris adding 60 jobs over the next three years. Currently the plant has 200 workers. In 2012, the plant had 150 workers. That’s still a big drop from its peak of 500, but in 2010 Polaris seemed to be moving to close the plant outright. The purchase of Indian Motorcycle and stronger sales from its electric-vehicle business since then created new work that was steered to the factory.
BMW Motorrad To Produce By 2016 A Brand New Range Of Motorcycles Under 500cc. BMW, renowned for making larger built models including a line-up of 19 motorcycles and scooters in the 650cc – 1600cc range, have now decided to venture into the smaller capacity motorbike sector. The partnership, in association with Indian motorcycle manufacturer TVS, allows BMW to branch into India, which is the second fastest growing motorcycle market in the world. The first of the new sub-500cc range will be a single-cylinder naked 300, which is likely to compete with the Honda’s CBR300R, and is scheduled to go on sale by 2016.
Barber Named World’s Largest Motorcycle Museum. Guinness World Records just named the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum the “Largest Motorcycle Museum” in the world. The 144,000-square-foot, five-story museum is home to nearly 1400 motorcycles, of which about 700 are on exhibit. The museum opened in its current location at the 830-acre Barber Motorsports Park in 2003. George Barber, Alabama native and third-generation owner of Barber Dairies, began collecting motorcycles 24 years ago. The Barber Museum is a 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Foundation and is considered the largest philanthropic project taken on by an individual in the history of Alabama.
Indian Motorcycle Set To Open Its First Showroom in India On May 7th. Indian will be showcasing its 3 Chief models at the new dealership in Gurgaon. Soon after the first dealership Indian Motorcycle will open a second one in Bangalore. Indian merchandise and accessorieswill also be introduced in India in a phased manner.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Announced New Cash Dividend. Harley’s Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.275 per share for the second quarter of 2014. The dividend is payable June 13, 2014 to the holders of record of the Company’s common stock on May 29, 2014.
Ducati North America is recalling 2,083 model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. Inability to use these items could increase the risk of a crash. Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati’ number for this recall is RCL-14-001.
Polaris hiring. Hopefully full time workers. Not part time, like Harley.
More jobs in Wisconsin. I like it.
Well I’m sure Polaris group don’t hire any part time workers…hell no what would they be thinking.
Interesting that BMW are now are making smaller bikes along with Triumph and HD.
Taking a leaf out of the Japanese marketing hand book albeit 50 years later
Barber is a great place, but it lacks consideration for motorcycle riding visitors during large events, a motorcycle only lane makes sense to keep overheating to a minimum during the several mile journey down there long entrance road, instead of encouraging riding to events and paying premium entry fees, I know a lot of riders that won’t be attending any more events until an attempt is made to remedy this simple to solve situation., like I said it’s agreat place, you just can’t get in !