BRP is celebrating 50 years since the launch of the Sea-Doo personal watercraft brand . The first model was a two-seater and proved ahead of its time , creating what has gone on to be a two-million- unit industry . Powered by an air-cooled , 320cc Rotax engine , to prove its capabilities , Bombardier CEO and President at the time , Laurent Beaudoin and his management team rode new Sea-Doo watercraft from Montreal to New York City , a trip with over 430 miles through Lake Champlain and down the Hudson River .

A rare , original condition , Britishmade , Australian speed record-setting 1951 Vincent Black Lightning was sold at auction in Las Vegas by Bonhams for $ 929,000 , making it the most valuable motorcycle ever sold at auction . Built by special order and imported new into Australia by Tony McAlpine , the Vincent Black Lightning – number 7305 – is one of only about 30 Black Lightning models ever built by the Stevenage factory .

Norton Motorcycles has appointed Queensland based Brisbane Motorcycles as its new Australian importer .

Construction industry equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has announced plans to enter the utility vehicle market via a deal with Textron Specialised Vehicles , the owner of Arctic Cat since their acquisition in early 2017 . It will sell Cat UTV models through Caterpillar dealerships starting in 2018 .

BRP has announced it is to build a new North American HQ at Plano , Texas . The move is designed to situate them “ closer and better connected to our largest market ”, according to BRP GM Sandy Scullion .

Based near Brunswick in northern Germany , it isn ’ t often that anyone manages to build a business with such a clearly defined specialty into the size of operation that Italian parts specialist Stein Dinse is today . But Hans-Dieter Stein has managed it . He started the business in 1983 and as the company celebrates its 35th anniversary this year , it is selling over 40,000 different products from more than 200 different vendors from a 7,000 sq m ( 70,000 sq ft ) facility that is 100 percent dedicated to the “ Passion for Italian ”. Specifically , a passion for all things Moto Guzzi , Ducati and Aprillia – with a hint of MV Agusta thrown in for good measure ! Indeed , so successful has the formula been that those 35 years of hard work have meant that Stein Dinse is by far

the world ’ s largest spare part and accessory seller for these brands , with a native speaker service staff that are one of the world ’ s major knowledge resources for parts for Italian made motorcycles . Not just ‘ late-model ’ parts either – the company sells hundreds , in fact thousands of parts for older models , especially Moto Guzzi models , that are just not available from anyone else , anywhere . “ For older models , we offer several spare parts and accessories , which are completely sold out in the market or no longer available . It may happen that there is a missing part in our range , but since we are deeply engaged with preservation of the old machines , we can always ask our alternative suppliers ,” says Hans-Dieter . “ Through decades we continuously developed the trading of components and spare parts for the great Italian brands Ducati and Moto Guzzi . Meanwhile , we are the official importer for Dellorto , Brembo , Mistral and Unibat , offering almost every spare part for the current Italian models . “ We sell to dealers and to enthusiasts , and in addition to our catalogue , we offer our entire range , including many specialty service and repair

Hans-Dieter Stein : " For older models , we offer several spare parts and accessories , which are completely sold out in the market or no longer available "

replacement spare parts and components online too – with excellent shipping to all European destinations and beyond and orders placed up to 4 pm usually being shipped the same day . “ In fact , despite regular maintenance and revision , we are getting ready for another major upgrade and relaunch of our e-commerce platform this year with even better functionality and help for our customers ”. The available product line stretches from replacement engine and service components such as filters , pads , tyres , oil and gaskets , to exhausts , brake lines , luggage and luggage carriers , calipers , discs and lifestyle parts such as helmets and apparel . www . stein-dinse . com

The dates for the FIM ’ S International Six Days Enduro ( ISDE ) have changed . Originally scheduled for October , it has been rescheduled for November 12-17 at the same Viña del Mar , Chile location . The World ’ s largest annual off-road competition , since 1913 countries have sent their best off-road racers to exotic locations around the world . The event ’ s top prize is the ISDE World Trophy .