MOTO Canada

09/04/2026

Heading out for a long weekend ride? Take a few extra minutes before you hit the road.

✔️ Check your tires, brakes and lights
✔️ Make sure you have the right gear
✔️ Check the weather and your route
✔️ Plan your fuel stops
✔️ Stay alert and watch for increased traffic
✔️ Never ride beyond your skill level

And remember; the long weekend is about enjoying the journey, not rushing to the destination.

Ride smart. Look out for each other. Get home safely.

Have a great long weekend from Moto Canada! 🇨🇦

CanadianRiders

09/02/2026

Every rider has a story to tell.
Maybe it’s the feeling of an open road, the adventure of discovering somewhere new, the friendships made along the way, or simply the freedom that comes with two wheels or four.

Whatever brought you to riding, you’re part of a community that stretches from coast to coast.

What’s your reason for riding? 🏍️❤️

09/01/2026

The wait is OVER. 🏍️
Your favorite motorcycle shows are BACK, and we’re coming to a city near you!
Mark your calendars and grab your crew — it’s time to eat, breathe, and live everything two wheels.

📅2027 SHOW DATES:

BC/Abbotsford – Tradex | Jan 15-17

Calgary – BMO Centre | Feb 5-7
Toronto – Enercare Centre | Feb 19-21

Montréal – Palais des Congrès | Feb 26-28

Drop a 🏍️ in the comments for which show YOU’RE hitting!
👇 Tag a riding buddy who needs to know about this!

RideCanada MotoShow2025

08/27/2026

Hands-On ATV Safety Training — Now Available to Manitoba Indigenous Communities

ATVMB, in partnership with Safety Services Manitoba, is offering Hands-On ATV Safety Training to Indigenous communities across Manitoba — helping new and experienced riders learn the skills to stay safe on the trails.
✅ Course costs covered by ATVMB
✅ Open to all skill levels
✅ Limited spots available each year — apply early!

Ready to bring safety training to your community? Apply now at [email protected] or contact [email protected] for more info.

*Travel and related costs for instructors are the responsibility of the participating community.

08/26/2026

Aujourd’hui, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé l’imposition d’un droit de douane compensatoire de 50 % sur les motocyclettes d’origine américaine de plus de 800 cm³, qui entrera en vigueur le 8 septembre 2026.

Moto Canada reconnaît la responsabilité du gouvernement de répondre aux enjeux commerciaux actuels et de protéger les intérêts économiques du Canada. Toutefois, nous sommes préoccupés par les répercussions potentielles de cette mesure sur les concessionnaires, les distributeurs, les employés et les consommateurs canadiens.

L’industrie canadienne de la motocyclette et des sports motorisés soutient environ 900 concessionnaires et plus de 88 000 emplois partout au pays.

Moto Canada demande au gouvernement du Canada d’envisager de retirer les motocyclettes d’origine américaine de la liste des produits visés par ces droits compensatoires avant l’entrée en vigueur de la mesure.

Si les droits de douane sont maintenus, nous encourageons également le gouvernement à mettre en place un processus de remise clair, rapide et pratique pour les entreprises touchées, notamment pour les motocyclettes déjà commandées, achetées ou actuellement en transit.

Nous demeurons déterminés à travailler de façon constructive avec le gouvernement et les intervenants de l’industrie afin de trouver des solutions qui protègent les intérêts économiques du Canada tout en favorisant la santé et la croissance à long terme de l’industrie des sports motorisés.

👉 Lisez la déclaration complète pour en savoir plus sur la position et les recommandations de Moto Canada: https://motocanada.com/moto-canada-concerned-about-impact-of-new-counter-tariff-on-u-s-origin-motorcycles/

08/26/2026

Today, the Government of Canada announced a 50% counter-tariff on U.S.-origin motorcycles over 800 cc, effective September 8, 2026.

Moto Canada recognizes the government’s responsibility to respond to ongoing trade challenges and protect Canadian economic interests. At the same time, we are concerned about the potential impact this measure could have on Canadian dealerships, distributors, employees and consumers.

Canada’s motorcycle and powersports industry supports approximately 900 dealerships and more than 88,000 jobs across the country.

Moto Canada is calling on the Government of Canada to consider removing U.S.-origin motorcycles from the counter-tariff list before the measure takes effect.

If the tariff proceeds, we are also encouraging the government to establish a clear and timely remission process for affected businesses, including motorcycles that have already been ordered, purchased or are currently in transit.

We remain committed to working constructively with government and industry stakeholders to find solutions that protect Canada’s economic interests while supporting the long-term health of the powersports industry.

👉 Read the full statement: https://motocanada.com/moto-canada-concerned-about-impact-of-new-counter-tariff-on-u-s-origin-motorcycles/

08/26/2026

Liane Langlois 👏🏻

Canada’s Queen of Speed lines up new record attempt at Bonneville

FIM Press Release - August 23, 2026

Canada’s first-ever female FIM Land Speed World Record holder, Liane Langlois has her sights set on writing another entry into this unique discipline’s history books at the 2026 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (BMST) that get under way today (23 August) on the famous Utah salt flats.

At last year’s BMST – part of the FIM Land Speed World Records (LSWR) discipline – the fifty-one-year-old set a new record of 136.331mph (219.403km/h) on her unfaired, three-cylinder 2012 JKR Powersports 2295cc Triumph Rocket 111 Roadster with weighted sidecar and for 2026 she has returned with what is essentially the same machine, but with added bodywork.

Bodywork is one of the key factors determining the record category – along with method of propulsion, capacity, power source and number of cylinders – and the modifications to her machine mean she has a new record to set.

“We’re putting on a fairing and a wheel cover on the sidecar,” she said. “Basically, enough to change it over to Division Bwhich is for a partially streamlined sidecar. It’s not fully enclosed like a streamliner, but enough to hopefully give me a little more speed and solidify another world record for Canada.

“Nobody’s dumb enough to put a sidecar on a motorcycle this big – just us! So, I’ll be setting the standard and I don’t intend to set the standard low.”

Despite setting a record in 2025, Langlois felt the conditions held her back and with the salt surface reportedly much improved this time around she intends to take full advantage of the reduced wind resistance bodywork should give her.

“Last year my record should have been higher, but the salt conditions were not cooperative. The salt looks good at the moment and hopefully the addition of some bodywork combined with a better surface should allow me to push my speed up quite a bit. It really all comes down to me – what courage do I have and what trust do I have in my machine.

"Last year I thought I could push into at least the one-forties, but the salt softened up, we had bad weather conditions and I wasn’t comfortable on my course. I’m hoping that if things are good I definitely want to be well north of one-three-seven with some bodywork.”

With the machine garaged around fourteen-hundred kilometres away from her home in Edmonton, Alberta, at her American team’s North Dakota headquarters, Langlois will not know how effective the modifications are until she gets up to speed on the salt.

“Usually on the Sunday I try to get one run in just to see how it feels and then we go out with the plan to fully attack. I’ve been talking to Jeremy [Ragle], the owner of JKR Powersports, about the effects the changes may have. The fairing on the front will give me more aerodynamics and maybe make me feel safer and, obviously, putting any type of cover over the sidecar wheel will enhance downforce and that might make it pull weird.

“People think the sidecar is there for stability and that it makes it easier, well, I’m here to tell you I have ridden on two-wheels out there as well and the sidecar calls for a whole different dimension of body strength to keep it straight. It’s not easier by any stretch and I’m very interested to see how it handles with the bodywork on it. I guess I’ll let you know when I find out!”

The 2026 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials take place between 23-27 August.

Photo: Liane Langlois at 2025 Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials (c) Sean Lawless

08/25/2026

From the past 10 years, MOTO Canada has been proud to support the riders, communities and experiences that make Canada’s powersports community so incredible.

From on-road motorcycles to ATVs and side-by-sides, we’re working to support the people, places and opportunities that make it possible for Canadians to ride, explore and enjoy the freedom of powersports.

10 years. $2.7M+ in grants. One community. Countless kilometres of riding.

Here’s to the next 10 years of supporting riders, strengthening communities and keeping Canada moving — on the road and off the road.

Ride. Explore. Connect.

08/24/2026

L’industrie canadienne des sports motorisés suit de près les derniers développements concernant les relations commerciales entre le Canada et les États-Unis.

L’impasse dans les récentes négociations commerciales crée de l’incertitude pour les fabricants, les distributeurs, les concessionnaires et les consommateurs partout au Canada. Dans un marché nord-américain intégré, où environ 40 % des véhicules de sports motorisés vendus au Canada sont assemblés aux États-Unis, d’éventuels tarifs douaniers de représailles pourraient avoir des répercussions importantes sur les entreprises canadiennes, les consommateurs et les emplois.

Moto Canada appuie les efforts du Canada visant à défendre les intérêts économiques canadiens, tout en demandant au gouvernement fédéral d’examiner attentivement les répercussions concrètes que pourraient avoir des tarifs sur les motocyclettes, les VTT, les véhicules côte à côte/ROV, les pièces et les accessoires fabriqués aux États-Unis.

Notre industrie soutient environ 900 concessionnaires et plus de 88 000 emplois au Canada. Les sports motorisés jouent également un rôle important dans le transport, l’agriculture, la foresterie, les services d’urgence, le tourisme, les loisirs et les collectivités partout au pays.

Moto Canada travaille activement avec le gouvernement du Canada et préconise une approche soigneusement ciblée qui protège les intérêts canadiens sans imposer de coûts ou de pressions inutiles aux entreprises et aux consommateurs canadiens.

Lire la déclaration complète : https://motocanada.com/what-the-current-canada-u-s-trade-situation-means-for-powersports-in-canada/

08/24/2026

Canada’s powersports industry is closely watching the latest developments in Canada–U.S. trade relations.

The breakdown in recent trade talks is creating uncertainty for manufacturers, distributors, dealers and consumers across Canada. With an integrated North American market and approximately 40% of powersport vehicles sold in Canada assembled in the U.S., potential retaliatory tariffs could have significant impacts on Canadian businesses, consumers and jobs.

Moto Canada supports Canada’s efforts to defend Canadian economic interests while urging the federal government to carefully consider the real-world impact of tariffs on American-made motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides/ROVs, parts and accessories.

Our industry supports approximately 900 dealers and more than 88,000 Canadian jobs, while powersports play an important role in transportation, agriculture, forestry, emergency services, tourism, recreation and communities across the country.

Moto Canada is actively engaging with the Government of Canada and advocating for a carefully targeted approach that protects Canadian interests without placing unnecessary costs and pressure on Canadian businesses and consumers.

Read the full statement: https://motocanada.com/what-the-current-canada-u-s-trade-situation-means-for-powersports-in-canada/