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Saw an online list of American foodstuffs to avoid at the grocery store, and some Canadian alternatives.

Here's a list of some non-American brands that we can shop for, if at all possible. I know the motorcycle parts and gear market in Canada is but a drop in the global bucket, but it doesn't feel right patronizing US brands in the middle of a vicious trade war.

This list is just off the top of my head, please let me know if I've got anything wrong. I also understand some of these brands have convoluted histories and ownerships, ie. LS2 is currently headquartered in Spain, but originally from China, but the fact is that it's still not American.

Anything else to add?

Canada
Joe Rocket https://joerocket.ca/
Pazzo Racing https://www.pazzoracing.com/
Speed and Strength https://ssgear.ca/
FXR Racing FXR Racing - Snow, Motocross, Outdoor, Lifestyle, Race Div., Apparel
Gryphon Moto https://www.gryphonmoto.ca/
CKX https://ckxgear.com/
Zox Helmets https://zoxhelmets.com/

Italy
Alpinestars https://ca.alpinestars.com/
Dainese https://www.dainese.com/ca/en/
Suomy https://www.suomy.com/en/
SIDI https://sidi.com/
TCX https://www.tcxboots.com/ca/en/
Gaerne https://gaerne.com/motorcycling/
Forma https://www.formaboots.com/en/
AGV (owned by Dainese) https://www.agv.com/gb/en/
Nolan https://nolan-helmets.com/en_GB/
X-Lite (owned by Nolan) https://x-litehelmets.com/
Givi https://www.givi.it/en/
Kappa https://www.kappamoto.com/
Caberg https://www.caberg.it/en/
Spidi https://www.spidi.com/eu_en/
Airoh https://www.airoh.com/

Netherlands
Rev'IT! https://revitsport.com/

Japan
Shoei https://shoei-helmets.com/
Arai https://www.araiamericas.com/
Bridgestone https://www.bridgestonemotorcycletires.com/en-ca/index
Dunlop Tires (owned by Sumitomo Rubber Industries) https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/
RS-Taichi https://www.rs-taichi.co.jp/en/
Kushitani https://www.kushitani.com/
Yuasa Batteries https://www.yuasabatteries.com/batteries/motorcycle-batteries/
Berik (Italian brand currently owned by Bosco Moto in Japan) https://www.berik.eu/
Mitas Tires (Czech company currently owned by Yokohama Rubber in Japan) https://www.mitas-tires.com/en-ca

France
Michelin https://www.michelin.ca/en/motorcycle/home-motorcycle
Shark Shark Helmets - Full-face, Modular, Jet Motorcycle Helmet
Five https://five-gloves.com/en/home/
Furygan https://www.furygan.com/
Bering https://bering-moto.com/en_GB/
Ixon https://www.ixon.com/en/
ROOF https://www.roof.fr/en/

Portugal
Nexx https://nexx-helmets.com/en/

Germany
SW-Motech https://sw-motech.com/en/bike/
Metzeler Tires https://www.metzeler.com/en-ww/home
Wunderlich Adventure Wunderlich Adventure - Passion. Unlimited.
Schuberth https://www.schuberth.com/en.html
Held https://www.held.de/en/home-en/
Daytona Boots https://www.daytona.de/en/Home
Continental Tires https://www.continental-tires.com/products/b2c/motorcycle/
Heidenau Tires https://www.heidenautires.com/

Korea
Shinko Tires https://www.shinkotire.eu/
HJC Helmets https://hjchelmets.eu/

China
Kenda Tires (Taiwan) https://powersports.kendatire.com/
Skyrich Power Lithium Batteries https://www.skyrichpower.com/?g=en

Israel
Cardo https://cardosystems.com/

United Kingdom
Kriega Bags https://kriega.com/
Belstaff https://www.belstaff.com
Oxford https://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle
Knox https://www.planet-knox.com/
Shell Rotella® T6 https://www.shell.com/who-we-are/contact-us.html

Spain
LS2 (originally China) https://ls2helmets.com/en/

Finland
Rukka https://luhta.com/global/en/c/rukka-motorsport/all-products

South Africa
Leatt https://leatt.com/int/

Australia
Barkbusters https://barkbusters.net/
Unifilter https://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/en-us/d354_Motorcycle.html
MotoZ Tires https://motoz.com.au/



LIST OF USA GEAR MANUFACTURERS:
First Gear (parent company Tucker Powersports in TX)
Touratech (WA)
Mosko Moto (WA)
Klim (ID)
Aerostich (MN)
Bell (parent company Vista Outdoors in MN)
Fox Racing (parent company Vista Outdoors in MN)
Sena (CA)
Icon (OR)
Tourmaster (CA)
FLY Racing (ID)
Thor MX (CA)
Frogg Toggs (AL)
Nelson-Rigg (CA)
AntiGravity Batteries (CA)
CJ Designs - Online retailer (WI)
Dynojet (NY)

Questionable?

Scorpion EXO https://scorpionexo.com/xo/cs/ourstory.do
- Scorpion EXO is based in CA but their parent company KIDO Industrial is Korean
Olympia https://www.olympiamotosports.com/
- Olympia was originally from Mississippi, but Motovan, the Canadian distributor, now owns it (?)

Not sure if it fits here, but:

Monster HQ is in California
Red Bull HQ is in Austria
 
Lightcycle said:
Saw an online list of American foodstuffs to avoid at the grocery store, and some Canadian alternatives.

Here's a list of some non-American brands that we can shop for, if at all possible. I know the motorcycle parts and gear market in Canada is but a drop in the bucket, but it doesn't feel right patronizing US brands in the middle of a vicious trade war.

This list is just off the top of my head, please let me know if I've got anything wrong. I also understand some of these brands have convoluted histories and ownerships, ie. LS2 is currently headquartered in Spain, but originally from China, but the fact is that it's still not American.

Anything else to add?

Canada
Joe Rocket https://joerocket.ca/
Pazzo Racing https://www.pazzoracing.com/
Speed and Strength https://ssgear.ca/
FXR Racing FXR Racing - Snow, Motocross, Outdoor, Lifestyle, Race Div., Apparel
Gryphon Moto https://www.gryphonmoto.ca/
CKX https://ckxgear.com/
Zox Helmets https://zoxhelmets.com/

Italy
Alpinestars https://ca.alpinestars.com/
Dainese https://www.dainese.com/ca/en/
Suomy https://www.suomy.com/en/
SIDI https://sidi.com/
TCX https://www.tcxboots.com/ca/en/
Gaerne https://gaerne.com/motorcycling/
Forma https://www.formaboots.com/en/
AGV (owned by Dainese) https://www.agv.com/gb/en/
Nolan https://nolan-helmets.com/en_GB/
X-Lite (owned by Nolan) https://x-litehelmets.com/
Givi https://www.givi.it/en/
Kappa https://www.kappamoto.com/
Caberg https://www.caberg.it/en/
Spidi https://www.spidi.com/eu_en/
Airoh https://www.airoh.com/

Netherlands
Rev'IT! https://revitsport.com/

Japan
Shoei https://shoei-helmets.com/
Arai https://www.araiamericas.com/
Bridgestone https://www.bridgestonemotorcycletires.com/en-ca/index
RS-Taichi https://www.rs-taichi.co.jp/en/
Kushitani https://www.kushitani.com/
Yuasa Batteries https://www.yuasabatteries.com/batteries/motorcycle-batteries/

France
Michelin https://www.michelin.ca/en/
Shark Shark Helmets - Full-face, Modular, Jet Motorcycle Helmet
Five https://five-gloves.com/en/home/
Furygan https://www.furygan.com/
Bering https://bering-moto.com/en_GB/
Ixon https://www.ixon.com/en/
ROOF https://www.roof.fr/en/

Portugal
Nexx https://nexx-helmets.com/en/

Germany
SW-Motech https://sw-motech.com/en/bike/
Metzeler Tires https://www.metzeler.com/en-ww/home
Wunderlich Adventure Wunderlich Adventure - Passion. Unlimited.
Schuberth https://www.schuberth.com/en.html
Held https://www.held.de/en/home-en/
Daytona Boots https://www.daytona.de/en/Home
Continental Tires https://www.continental-tires.com/products/b2c/motorcycle/

Korea
Shinko Tires https://www.shinkotire.eu/

China
Kenda Tires (Taiwan) https://powersports.kendatire.com/

Israel
Cardo https://cardosystems.com/

United Kingdom
Kriega Bags https://kriega.com/
Belstaff https://www.belstaff.com
Oxford https://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle
Knox https://www.planet-knox.com/
Shell Rotella® T6 https://www.shell.com/who-we-are/contact-us.html

Spain
LS2 (originally China) https://ls2helmets.com/en/

Finland
Rukka https://luhta.com/global/en/c/rukka-motorsport/all-products

South Africa
Leatt https://leatt.com/int/

Australia
Barkbusters https://barkbusters.net/
Unifilter https://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/en-us/d354_Motorcycle.html



LIST OF USA GEAR MANUFACTURERS:
First Gear (parent company Tucker Powersports in TX)
Dunlop Tires (parent company Goodyear in OH)
Touratech (WA)
Mosko Moto (WA)
Klim (ID)
Aerostich (MN)
Bell (parent company Vista Outdoors in MN)
Fox Racing (parent company Vista Outdoors in MN)
Sena (CA)
Icon (OR)
Tourmaster (CA)
FLY Racing (ID)
Thor MX (CA)
Frogg Toggs (AL)
Nelson-Rigg (CA)

Questionable?

Scorpion EXO https://scorpionexo.com/xo/cs/ourstory.do
- Scorpion EXO is based in CA but their parent company KIDO Industrial is Korean
Olympia https://www.olympiamotosports.com/
- Olympia was originally from Mississippi, but Motovan, the Canadian distributor, now owns it (?)

Not sure if it fits here, but:

Monster HQ is in California
Red Bull HQ is in Austria
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shanekingsley said:
Thanks very much for taking the time to make this list.
I was about to buy the Dunlop Roadsmart 4 tires, but think I’ll pass and run the Michelin’s for another round.
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Thanks for the list! Dunlop was recently sold to Japan's Sumitomo Rubber by the way.
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
Thanks for the list! Dunlop was recently sold to Japan's Sumitomo Rubber by the way.
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Very recently! Less than a month ago!

news.goodyear.com

Goodyear Announces Sale of Dunlop Brand to Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Gross cash proceeds at closing of approximately $701 million Advances Goodyear Forward transformation plan, optimizes portfolio of brands Goodyear to supply Dunlop tires to Sumitomo Rubber...
news.goodyear.com news.goodyear.com

Thanks for the catch. Will update the list.

@shanekingsley will be happy to try out the Roadsmart tires.

Plus, I am particularly fond of the Trailmax Missions I have on the ADVs...
 
Not only should you not buy from US companies you should advise them that you wish to close your account & explaining why.
 
Somewhat unrelated, but I read this morning that Canada's proposed retaliation tariffs include all sorts of recreational vehicles including motorcycles...
So, Harley Davidson bikes will cost 25% more.?
 
If this list is to remind us of which American brands to avoid, might be easier to just list those otherwise this will become a who’s who of the motorcycling industry.

A couple more Americans (I think):
Dynojet
CJ Designs.
 
Relax said:
If this list is to remind us of which American brands to avoid, might be easier to just list those otherwise this will become a who’s who of the motorcycling industry.
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Yep.

Just giving people alternatives, if they haven't heard of some of these companies or weren't exactly sure which country they are headquartered out of. I was surprised at some companies who I thought were US, but turned out weren't...

Relax said:
A couple more Americans (I think):
Dynojet
CJ Designs.
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Cool cool. Added.

CJ Designs is more of an online retailer, like Revzilla, than a manufacturer. There might be some non-US products that they sell, which don't fall under tariffs. But yeah, don't buy from US retailers.
 
Gaoler said:
Somewhat unrelated, but I read this morning that Canada's proposed retaliation tariffs include all sorts of recreational vehicles including motorcycles...
So, Harley Davidson bikes will cost 25% more.?
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I would guess that H-D would be an easy political target. The mothership has always given us a break on pricing ,kinda like John Deere etc , and it'll be interesting to see how that rolls out. I support the germans myself, but wifey was contemplating trading up her RG special.
 
Lightcycle said:
CJ Designs is more of an online retailer, like Revzilla, than a manufacturer. There might be some non-US products that they sell, which don't fall under tariffs. But yeah, don't buy from US retailers.
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True, but I was thinking of some of their in-house designed parts that are only available from them.
 
Gaoler said:
Somewhat unrelated, but I read this morning that Canada's proposed retaliation tariffs include all sorts of recreational vehicles including motorcycles...
So, Harley Davidson bikes will cost 25% more.?
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Important to know that the tariff is applied to the imported value, not the retail cost. So absolutely nothing imported from the US should cost 25% more.

I know next to nothing about transfer cost, import values, markups and what proportion the actual cost of an imported product has to its retail selling price. As an example, a head of lettuce selling for $3 in Loblaws is purchased by them by the truckload and probably costs $1 - $1.50. The tariff would be $0.25 or $0.375 in this example, not $0.75.

You can be assured that retailers are going to mark up imported goods more than they have to and the price of alternative products will be increased to the point where they maximize profits, but are still slightly less expensive vs, the American tariffed import.
 
ReSTored said:
Important to know that the tariff is applied to the imported value, not the retail cost. So absolutely nothing imported from the US should cost 25% more.

I know next to nothing about transfer cost, import values, markups and what proportion the actual cost of an imported product has to its retail selling price. As an example, a head of lettuce selling for $3 in Loblaws is purchased by them by the truckload and probably costs $1 - $1.50. The tariff would be $0.25 or $0.375 in this example, not $0.75.

You can be assured that retailers are going to mark up imported goods more than they have to and the price of alternative products will be increased to the point where they maximize profits, but are still slightly less expensive vs, the American tariffed import.
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Actually that's a great point. So high markup products will see less of a retail price increase %-wise.
 
Where would Amazon fit in this list? There are some Canadian suppliers on there, but an American company.
 
Sunday Rider said:
Where would Amazon fit in this list? There are some Canadian suppliers on there, but an American company.
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Also American-based restaurants and other franchises which buy their supplies and ingredients in Canada. I had my DQ today, should hold me off for a while if that's politically incorrect. Boy am I glad (not really) my check-up came back with some concerns, so among other things, no more Dr. Pepper (or at least not 2 cans per day like I used to)...
 
Relax said:
Also American-based restaurants and other franchises which buy their supplies and ingredients in Canada. I had my DQ today, should hold me off for a while if that's politically incorrect. Boy am I glad (not really) my check-up came back with some concerns, so among other things, no more Dr. Pepper (or at least not 2 cans per day like I used to)...
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I thought dr. Pepper was dr recommended!
 
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