Polaris Articles

Recall: Problematic Seat Or Seatbelt On Polaris Slingshot

Recall: Problematic Seat Or Seatbelt On Polaris Slingshot

Recall: Problematic Seat Or Seatbelt On Polaris Slingshot

A belt or seat issue could present a safety hazard.

By Sabrina Giacomini 08 April 2019

One Employee Hurt in Explosion at Indian's Spirit Lake Plant

One Employee Hurt in Explosion at Indian's Spirit Lake Plant

One Employee Hurt in Explosion at Indian's Spirit Lake Plant

An explosion in the paint shop sent one worker to the hospital and forced an evacuation at the Indian factory

By RideApart Staff 13 September 2018

Polaris Announces 2019 Slingshot Lineup

Polaris Announces 2019 Slingshot Lineup

Polaris Announces 2019 Slingshot Lineup

Upgrades, new paint, fancy infotainment systems, and something called the Slingshade - all this and more in the new 2019 Polaris Slingshots.

By RideApart Staff 01 August 2018

Polaris Introduces Club Slingshot Owners Group

Polaris Introduces Club Slingshot Owners Group

Polaris Introduces Club Slingshot Owners Group

Polaris just announced the launch of Club Slingshot, a new official Slingshot owners group. Got a slingshot? Your first year's membership is free.

By Jason Marker 10 May 2018

Polaris Announces Recall After Indians Begin Starting Themselves

Polaris Announces Recall After Indians Begin Starting Themselves

Polaris Announces Recall After Indians Begin Starting Themselves

Polaris issued a recall for more than 3,000 Indian models due to an issue with bikes starting themselves for no good reason when the keyfob was nearby.

By Tim Huber 23 April 2018

Meet Ola Stenegärd, Indian’s New Director of Product Design

Meet Ola Stenegärd, Indian’s New Director of Product Design

Meet Ola Stenegärd, Indian’s New Director of Product Design

After designing several modern BMW models Stenegärd moves to the Indian Motorcycle camp to redirect his attention to his true passion: American muscle

By Tim Huber 05 April 2018

Six OEMs Who Bucked the Market and Succeeded in 2017

Six OEMs Who Bucked the Market and Succeeded in 2017

Six OEMs Who Bucked the Market and Succeeded in 2017

How companies from Germany, Sweden, India, England, Italy, and America have achieved positive growth and record sales throughout a tumultuous 2017 year

By Tim Huber 02 April 2018

No Cycle Endorsement Needed for Slingshot in Mississippi

No Cycle Endorsement Needed for Slingshot in Mississippi

No Cycle Endorsement Needed for Slingshot in Mississippi

You can now legally pilot the 173HP Slingshot without a motorcycle endorsement while drinking a beer in Mississippi, so long as you have a helmet.

By Tim Huber 26 March 2018

What New Metal Import Tariffs Mean for US Motorcycle OEMs

What New Metal Import Tariffs Mean for US Motorcycle OEMs

What New Metal Import Tariffs Mean for US Motorcycle OEMs

10% on aluminum and 25%, how Trump’s proposed tariffs will affect the motorcycle industry.

By Tim Huber 05 March 2018

Polaris Finishes Strong in 2017 With Successful Sales Year

Polaris Finishes Strong in 2017 With Successful Sales Year

Polaris Finishes Strong in 2017 With Successful Sales Year

Polaris posted some impressive sales numbers for 2017, boosted primarily by Slingshot and Indian sales. Can the company keep up the momentum for 2018?

By Tim Huber 09 February 2018

Fancy New Slingshot Has Roof, Delivers Goods

Fancy New Slingshot Has Roof, Delivers Goods

Fancy New Slingshot Has Roof, Delivers Goods

Now less like a motorcycle than ever before, but still pretty cool, this Slingshot is aimed at those wanting to 'ride' far.

By Chris Cope 02 February 2018

Slingshot Touring: 1,500 miles on Three Wheels

Slingshot Touring: 1,500 miles on Three Wheels

Slingshot Touring: 1,500 miles on Three Wheels

Forget the 'Is it a motorcycle or a car?' debate. Ask instead: is the Polaris Slingshot a good vehicle for a 1,500-mile burrito run?

By Jesse Kiser 16 January 2018

'Bike' Review - 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE

'Bike' Review - 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE

'Bike' Review - 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR LE

Our man Abhi went out and thrashed a new Polaris Slingshot through the California mountains. Here's what he had to say about it.

By Abhi Eswarappa 19 September 2017

Arkansas 37th State to Revise Slingshot Licensing

Arkansas 37th State to Revise Slingshot Licensing

Arkansas 37th State to Revise Slingshot Licensing

Arkansas joins 36 other states in classifying the Polaris Slingshot as a car rather than as a motorcycle.

By Tod Rafferty 08 August 2017

Polaris Introduces 2018 Slingshot Models

Polaris Introduces 2018 Slingshot Models

Polaris Introduces 2018 Slingshot Models

New 2018 Slingshots are set to roll out in a variety of colors and trim levels.

By Tod Rafferty 27 July 2017

Three More States Move to Reclassify Slingshot

Three More States Move to Reclassify Slingshot

Three More States Move to Reclassify Slingshot

New Mexico, Oregon, and Oklahoma move to reclassify driving requirements for three-wheelers like the Polaris Slingshot.

By Tod Rafferty 20 June 2017

Polaris Reports Net Loss Despite Boosted Sales

Polaris Reports Net Loss Despite Boosted Sales

Polaris Reports Net Loss Despite Boosted Sales

Indian Motorcycle's parent company says it's suffered a loss in the first quarter of 2017 despite an increase in sales. Find out why.

By Chris Cope 25 April 2017

Polaris Reports Sales Drop in 2016

Polaris Reports Sales Drop in 2016

Polaris Reports Sales Drop in 2016

The first financial statement since Polaris announced it is shutting down Victory, reveals a little about the numbers behind the big decision.

By Tod Rafferty 25 January 2017

Slingshot Shows at Race of Champions

Slingshot Shows at Race of Champions

Slingshot Shows at Race of Champions

The Polaris Slingshot is set to be the featured vehicle at the 2017 Race of Champions in Miami.

By Tod Rafferty 16 January 2017

Motorcycle History

Victory’s Obituary

Victory’s Obituary

Victory’s Obituary

Victory Motorcycles is no more. Here's a look at what happened in Victory’s Obituary, written by our own, Chris Cope.

By Chris Cope 10 January 2017

Polaris Pulls Plug on Victory Motorcycles

Polaris Pulls Plug on Victory Motorcycles

Polaris Pulls Plug on Victory Motorcycles

Victory Motorcycles is no more, as Polaris decides to pull the plug on the brand.

By Chris Cope 09 January 2017

Director’s Chair: Something’s Afoot at Indian, Victory...

Director’s Chair: Something’s Afoot at Indian, Victory...

Director’s Chair: Something’s Afoot at Indian, Victory...

Is Indian Motorcycle on the verge of expanding beyond the cruiser world?

By Chris Cope 01 December 2016

Polaris Reports Sales Dip

Polaris Reports Sales Dip

Polaris Reports Sales Dip

Polaris reports that sales have dipped 10-percent in 2016 but have no fear, they're not the only manufacturer down a bit right now.

By Tod Rafferty 27 October 2016

Polaris Expands Slingshot Line-Up

Polaris Expands Slingshot Line-Up

Polaris Expands Slingshot Line-Up

Polaris Expands Slingshot Line-UpPolaris has announced its 2017 Slingshot line-up, which includes a new premium SLR model, an expanded range of...

By Chris Cope 28 July 2016

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