SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (Pink Sheets:PMCY), exclusive worldwide distributor of the Patriot OffRoad(TM) line of Dirt Bike motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and the Steed(R) by Patriot(TM) domestic line of V-Twin custom street bikes, today announced it has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its Steed(R) by Patriot(TM) and Patriot(TM) V-Twin lines of custom and production V-Twin street bikes fitted with 111, 117 and 124 cubic inch displacement engines.
"For the first time in 22 years, as of January 1, 2006, the EPA has substantially tightened up on motorcycle emissions," notes Steve Moonitz, Director of Product Development and Compliance for Patriot Motorcycle Corporation.
"The testing and certification procedures that Patriot underwent are the same as those for industry leaders Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Victory and Yamaha . . . and we are pleased to have met and/or surpassed these strict new standards," adds Moonitz.
The EPA Certificate issued to Patriot documents that the company's custom and production V-Twin street bikes are exhaust-emission legal in 49 states. Patriot's remaining application for California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval has also been submitted for review and is currently pending. The strict new regulations also affect the exemptions for all new custom, kit and limited-production (less than 25) motorcycles.
The newly formed Patriot Street Bike Division includes both the original Steed(R) by Patriot(TM) custom 300 series and the groundbreaking, affordable Patriot(TM) V-Twin Musclebikes(TM) 200 series models that will be unveiled at the upcoming V-Twin Dealer Expo (February 4-6, Cincinnati, OH) and Dealer Expo 2006 (February 18-20, Indianapolis, IN).
These two shows are attended by all facets of the motorcycle industry -- from manufacturers, distributors and dealers to suppliers, specialty equipment manufacturers and all representatives of the motorcycle industry media.
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) expects final overall 2005 sales to have again increased for the 13th consecutive year, eclipsing the one million-unit mark for the third straight year. "Motorcycle sales have been on the rise for more than a decade, through economic times both high and low," said Tim Buche, President of the Motorcycle Industry Council.
Mark Green, Chief Brand Officer for Patriot Motorcycle Corporation notes, "Receiving EPA certification as we are about to make introductions of our new Patriot street bikes at these two major industry events is sure to generate tremendous interest... and will further the rapid expansion of our street bike dealer network nationwide."
"The timing couldn't be better," Green adds.
About Patriot Motorcycle Corporation
Patriot Motorcycle Corporation (PMCY) is the exclusive distributor of the Patriot OffRoad(TM) line of Dirt Bike motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The company and its management are firmly committed to building the Patriot (TM) brand, to building a significant and substantial Domestic and International dealer organization and to distributing the finest products that consistently out-price the competition (by as much as 50%). Patriot also has a line of domestic V-Twin custom street bikes, branded under the name Steed(R) by Patriot(TM), and a line of Patriot(TM) V-Twin Musclebikes(TM) production models. Additional Patriot branded products and accessories are also being evaluated. For more information visit www.patriotmotorcycles.com .
Note: Statements contained in this release that are not strictly historical are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made based upon information available as of the date hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements. Editors and investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties and the company's actual results may differ from these forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are no limited to, demand for the company's products and services, Patriot Motorcycle Corporation's (PMCY) ability to continue to develop its market, general economic conditions and other factors that may be more fully described in reports to shareholders and periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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