Less than two weeks after unveiling the first purely Canadian powersports dealer trade show, the all-new Canadian Powersports Dealer Expo (CPDE) has been met with overwhelming enthusiasm for the event and outstanding and immediate acceptance by the industry.

CPDE spokesman and National Sales Manager John Hildebrandt had this to say: “Before unveiling the show and www.CPDE.ca we had solicited input from powersport wholesalers across Canada and the US. Initial indications were extremely positive but no one could have predicted this immediate of a response – we have over 50 booths committed in less than 14 days and many, many more interested contacts from around the world. There’s little doubt now our initial suspicion that the Powersports business in Canada has been grossly under serviced was completely accurate. We’ve had to secure more space from the Toronto Congress Centre as we anticipate an early sell out on the initial floorplan”.

Already large WD’s and aftermarket OEM’s have agreed to partner with CPDE to solicit Powersport dealers across Canada. Some large WD’s are looking at subsidizing air fares for booking dealers to entice them to attend this March 11th and 12th 2005.

On top of this, CPDE will be awarding to preregistered dealers attending the show the chance to win an all inclusive, full-on European vacation, a West Jet round trip anywhere in Canada and getaway vacation packages for two. Early last week CPDE announced a big screen TV will also be given away to a pre-registered dealer.

More exciting news involving dealer marketing seminars for dealers in attendance at the show and more great prizes will follow. Dealers are encouraged to contact info@CPDE.ca to be pre-credentialed and entered into these incredible draws right away.

For more information and floorplans for CPDE this March 11th and 12th at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rod, Toronto, Ontario, Canada visit www.CPDE.ca or contact these Sales Representatives right away!

Contact:

National Sales Manager
John Hildebrandt
(705) 327-0068
Fax (705) 327-3425
email johnh@CPDE.ca

Sales Representatives
John Arkwright
(705) 724-1905
Fax (705) 724-1919
email johna@CPDE.ca

Matt Lester
(905) 575-8840
Fax (905) 575-8283
email matt@CPDE.ca

The Canadian Powersport Dealer Expo is owned and operated by SISS Ltd.
Administration Offices (705) 286-3304
Canadian Powersport Dealer Expo
Suite 20219, 856 Upper James St.
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
L9C 7M8

Few in the ATV industry have heard of Redline Snowmobiles. This upstart company made a noisy entry into the snowmobile manufacturing business about three years ago.

Included in the noise was a successful $10 million stock market IPO which appears to have evaporated in late August – leaving the company broke.

Total number of Redline snowmobiles produced? Less than 50. What’s interesting about Redline was this; They had made noises about entering the ATV business. Guess that won’t be happening any time soon.

Rumors persist of a new Bombardier Outlander 500 HO. While we think this will ultimately occur, don’t look for this new model to arrive until spring 2005.

When the new BRP Inc lands this model we expect it to come in both one and two passenger variations.

Bombardier continues to enjoy success with their 2-up models across North America and Europe.

Our latest poll since the launch of the newly designed atvmag.com has had a great response of over 425 votes!!

We asked, “If you were buying a new ATV today what engine size would you select?”

The results were as follows:

1. 400-450cc’s (97 votes – 22.72% )
2. Over 750cc’s (91 votes – 21.31% )
3. 700 to 750cc’s (69 votes – 16.16% )
4. 600 to 660cc’s (68 votes – 15.93% )
5. 500cc’s (65 votes – 15.22% )
6. Under 400cc’s (37 votes – 8.67% )

Scroll down the page to vote in our latest poll!

We’ve heard from a very good source Suzuki will build a 4-wheeled variant of their not yet released 450cc RM Series motocross bike.

Suzuki has been relatively slow to respond to the 4-stroke surge in motorcycle motocross but it appears they have no intention of being slow to bring a 4-wheeled racing ATV using the motorcycle’s powerplant to the Pure Sport market.

It’s also strongly rumored the 2005 Quadsport Z400 will be available in a much more serious version this fall.

Look for aluminum bodied front piggy back reservoir shocks, a more serious rear damper and possibly motor enhancements to boost horsepower.

We’ve heard an updated swing arm and more aluminum pieces will be part of the package as well.

In short, there will be a more serious 400Z for the racing/Pure Sport enthusiast.