Abstract: A shock control cable assembly for a vehicle includes a routing guide including a channel configured to receive conductors of a main cable that connects to a shock control module, conductors of a first shock cable that connects to a first shock, and conductors of a second shock cable that connect to a second shock. At least one of the conductors of the main cable is connected to each of the first shock cable and the second shock cable within the channel. The routing guide further including a first flange having a first opening to receive a first fastener to secure the routing guide to a first member of a rear suspension of the vehicle. Potting material is injected into the channel to encapsulate the conductors of the main cable, the first shock cable, and the second shock cable to protect the conductors from environmental conditions.

Abstract: A snowmobile may include an endless track, an electric powertrain operatively coupled to the endless track and a structural frame including a rear portion including a tunnel and a front portion positioned forward of the tunnel. The snowmobile may include a steering assembly and a straddle seat positioned along the longitudinal axis of the snowmobile over the endless track. The straddle seat may extend longitudinally rearward of the steering assembly. The straddle seat has a longitudinal front extent, a longitudinal rear extent, and a longitudinal mid-point. The snowmobile may include a storage support above the endless track and extending under the straddle seat of the snowmobile. The storage support may be accessible along a longitudinal direction of the snowmobile while the straddle seat is supported by a seat support and may extend longitudinally along the tunnel from a location rearward of the straddle seat to at least forward of the longitudinal mid-point of the straddle seat.

Abstract: A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. The track includes a wide track belt and the snowmobile body portions and chassis are adapted to fit the wide track belt. A rear rack assembly is positioned on a rear of the snowmobile frame and can support a passenger seat.

Abstract: A helmet for a rider of an on-road or off-road vehicle protects the rider's head. The helmet also may include various features for enhancing the riding experience. For example, the helmet may include electrical connections for power various features of the helmet. The helmet may include a shell defining a front opening, an interior surface, and an exterior surface. An electronics housing may be detachably attached to the exterior surface at a rear portion of the helmet shell opposite the front opening, the electronics housing including electronic components that are configured to power and/or control one or more components of the helmet.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle may include a frame and a plurality of ground-engaging members supporting the frame. The all-terrain vehicle may further include a powertrain assembly supported by the frame and shiftable transmission supported by the frame and operably coupled to the powertrain assembly. The all-terrain vehicle may also include a display, a back-up camera, and a controller supported by the frame. The controller may be configured to receive a signal from the shiftable transmission corresponding to the shiftable transmission being in a gear of the plurality of gears other than a reverse gear. Further, the controller may be configured to determine the all-terrain vehicle is moving backwards and send an activation signal to the back-up camera to display images of the back-up camera on the display.

Abstract: A vehicle shown herein is a side by side powersports vehicle having a utility bed recessed in the rear body portion below an upper surface, the utility bed forming a stepped portion relative to the rear body portion and having a maximum lateral width greater than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, and a minimum width less than a diameter of at least one of the wheels, whereby a spare wheel may be stored on the stepped portion of the utility bed. As shown herein, the utility bed is defined as a removable tub, which can be removed from the rear body portion. The utility bed has defined troughs in a floor thereof angled rearwardly wherein the utility bed has drains which drain away from any heat source of the vehicle. The seats of the vehicle allow longitudinal movement and tilt capability.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a vehicle hazardous condition of a recreational vehicle and activating a distress mode of the recreation vehicle in response to detecting the vehicle hazardous condition.

Abstract: A pontoon boat including a thruster system is disclosed.

Abstract: A seating arrangement for a vehicle is shown to include a plurality of seats, including at least two front seats, at least two rear seats, and a rear jump seat positioned intermediate the two rear seats. The jump seat comprises a seat back which is positioned rearwardly of the rear seats, and the rear seats are movable laterally between a first position where the rear seats are proximate to each other and generally covering the seat back of the jump seat, and a second position where the rear seats are spaced apart from each other and the seat back of the jump seat is exposed. The arrangement may also include rear seats which are rotatable relative to the seat backs to provide a storage surface.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.

Abstract: A Powersports vehicle is disclosed which includes a frame, ground engaging members supporting the frame, comprising at least two front wheel, and a power source for driving the front wheels. A front drive is coupled to the power source and to the front wheels, the front drive being coupled to the frame through isolation mounts to reduce vibration of the front drive through the frame.

Abstract: A utility vehicle includes a rear suspension assembly which has a trailing arm generally extending longitudinally. Also, the rear suspension assembly includes an upper radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to a centerline of the vehicle. Additionally, the rear suspension assembly includes a lower radius rod extending in a generally lateral direction relative to the centerline of the vehicle. The rear suspension assembly further includes a suspension member configured to control toe of the at least one rear ground-engaging member.

Abstract: A vehicle, system, and method for drone integration with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle may comprise a plurality of ground engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground engaging members, a powertrain operatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members, a docking station supported the frame assembly and a drone releasably coupled to the docking station in a home position, the docking station configured to secure the drone thereto and charge the drone when in the home position, wherein the vehicle is in communication with the drone such that the drone selectively lands on the docking station.

Abstract: A snowmobile may have an electric powertrain. The electric powertrain may include one or more electric motors to power movement of one or more endless tracks. The electric powertrain may include a plurality of battery assemblies. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be part of a structural frame of the snowmobile. At least one of the plurality of battery assemblies may be supported by a tunnel of the snowmobile.

Abstract: A support frame assembly configured to strengthen an upper frame portion of a frame of a vehicle, comprising a first frame member having a first end and a second end, and a second frame member having a first end and a second end, wherein both the first ends of the first and second frame members are configured to couple to a front half of the frame and the second ends of the first and second frame members are configured to couple to the front half of the frame to strengthen the upper frame portion, at least one of the first and second ends of each of the first and second frame members including at least one mechanically coupled joint configured for coupling each of the first and second frame members to the front half of the frame.

Abstract: A programming device includes an application for programming vehicle function settings of a vehicle. The programming device has a transmitter that communicates the vehicle function settings through a vehicle receiver to a vehicle controller. The vehicle function settings cause the controller to operate the vehicle when a device identifier is received from a moveable device associated with a vehicle user.