16 • May 2025 • Powersports Business

Yamaha Motor has been largely associated with motorcycles, snowmobiles and PWCs, but for the last 50 years, it has also been a major player in golf car production, having sold more than one million units.

In June 1975, Yamaha Motor developed and launched its first golf car, the YG292, and effectively kickstarted the company’ s golf car business.

In developing its golf cars, Yamaha used its 5− port, air- cooled, 2− stroke 292cc engine from its snowmobiles, the base chassisengine package from developing the Land Car, and designing the fiber- reinforced plastic bodywork leveraging expertise from building boat hulls and swimming pools.

Just as much as Yamaha’ s golf car benefited from using prior technology, the golf car itself has influenced other Yamaha products throughout its 50− year history. For instance, golf cars were among the earliest Yamaha mobility products it began working to electrify.

Additionally, golf cars made significant contributions to Yamaha’ s experience with automated driving technology, such as its vehicles that are being used for running Japan’ s first Level 4 automated driving service.

After 50 years in the game, Yamaha says its golf car business continues to grow. In addition to the mainstay North American and Japanese markets, Yamaha golf cars are now being introduced to Europe, Australia, and various countries in Asia, and are currently manufactured in Japan and the U. S.

Yamaha has sold more than one million golf cars since launching the business segment in 1975.( Photo: Yamaha Motor)

The new Mudhawk 200FI is outfitted with a host of quality components, including electronic fuel injection, all for an MSRP of $ 2349.( Photo: Denago Powersports)

Denago Powersports has announced that its 2025 Mudhawk 200FI ATV has arrived in the USA and is now shipping to authorized dealers.

General Manager David Garibyan says the new model will be sent out to dealers immediately and will fill a void in the market for affordable ATVs outfitted with a host of quality components, including electronic fuel injection and front and rear racks, for an MSRP of just $ 2349.

Garibyan says the Mudhawk 200FI is the ideal introduction to the growing sport utility category. With a powerful single- cylinder 4− stroke fuel injected engine and a fully automatic CVT transmission that includes reverse, the Mudhawk is ready for work. It comes outfitted with disc brakes all around and fully adjustable suspension.

The Mudhawk 200 ATV also includes sporty features such as a 6− inch digital display with vital information like speed, fuel, and gear selection. It also features two onboard USB ports to ensure electronics stay charged and ready to go. With six color options, keyed ignition, and electric start, the Mudhawk 200FI is a well- equipped option in the entry- level sport utility ATV class.

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