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AMD World Champs to alternate betweenINTERMOT and BIG BIKE Europe
FOLLOWING the well-received debut of the BigBike Europe (BBE) Expo atEssen, in May 2013,
organiser AMD Magazine hasbeen invited to stage the AMDWorld Championship of CustomBike Bui lding at theinternationally respectedINTERMOT (October 1-52014, Cologne, Germany).The AMD World
Championship will rotatebetween INTERMOT and BigBike Europe as alternate-annual expos at the CologneExpo centre – the next BBEtherefore being in October2015, and biennial thereafter.Industry reaction to Big Bike Europe
was almost universally positive interms of both concept andorganisation. However, date issueswere a primary factor in a promisingbut modest first year attendance.Rather than taking advantage of a fourweek earlier spring date option, thedecision to co-join the AMD WorldChampionship with INTERMOT and
make BBE a biennial autumn expoachieves three objectives.It recognises an autumn timing
preference that was voiced by manyexhibitors. It capitalises upon theattendance and frequency of theworld’s premier internationalmotorcycle industry event. It reducesthe expo-budget burden on that
(large) part of the international vendorcommunity in Europe that alreadyexhibits at INTERMOT.INTERMOT routinely attracts
between 200,000 and 250,000 tradeand consumer visitors, from some 117countries. As such it is by far the bestattended international motorcycleexhibition of its kind in the world.“Prior to the initial Big Bike Europe
announcement in 2011, there hadalready been dialogue about whetherto co-join the AMD WorldChampionship with one of the largestof the established shows,” explainedorganiser Robin Bradley.“However, the choice of spring or
autumn dating was always a 50/50coin-toss, and both still have valid
arguments in their favour. It isonly by trying each option outthat we can establish the bestpossible long-term formula forthe project.“The mission has always been
to provide the custommotorcycle market with accessto the largest possible audienceof motivated and relevant
customers. This has always been ourprimary driving force, and hasinformed all our venue and strategicdecisions, ever since 2004.“INTERMOT has the attendance; it
has the facility; it has the large-displacement focus and, above all, ithas the international status that isabsolutely in the crosshairs of what we
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European PTW saleshalved in Seven Years!
Robin BradleyPublisher
AT 1,335,538 (see full story elsewhere in this edition ofInternational Dealer News) total PTW (Powered Two Wheeler)sales in the 32 European countries monitored by ACEM (The
European Motorcycle Manufacturers Association) are reduced by morethan 50 percent in the seven full years since a peak of 2,757,253 recordedfor 2007.Although the data on which ACEM's latest full-year figures for 2013 are based on
is provisional (the final number for 2013 will be a little higher when the analysis iscomplete), the net outcome will remain that, give ortake a few thousand either way, total PTW sales inEurope will have dropped by some 50 percent in theseven years (so far) of the financial crisis.Although the headline news is of recovery, it is still
likely to be some years before any substantive growthin sales numbers is seen and, at this point in time, thebest that can be hoped for is the stabilisation of salesof the kind that ACEM had predicted for 2013 whenreporting their trend data research at INTERMOT inOctober 2012.By the time the industry gathers for INTERMOT this
year, it is to be hoped that 2014 sales data will indeed have held broadly stable (forthe first time in years) and if, as appears to be likely, that does indeed prove to be thecase, then two or three more years of such stability, while the benefits of economicrecovery trickle down to "street-level", should provide a foundation on which theindustry can start to benefit from the investment being made in promotion of the"two-wheel-good" message.
This year will mark the fifth time that INTERMOT has been staged at Cologne, andthe ninth show under that name since the last joint motorcycle and bicycle industry
IFMA expo was staged at the Cologne Expo Centre (Koelnmesse). Indeed this yearmarks the 50th anniversary of the motorcycle industry's first "Cologne Show" (andas it happens the 20th anniversary of ACEM in Brussels).At the time that the motorcycle industry split from IFMA, leaving Cologne and
establishing the first biennial expo under the new INTERMOT brand (1996 was thelast IFMA at Cologne, 1998 was the first INTERMOT at Munich), the German tradeassociation landscape itself was undergoing a considerable rebuild, resulting in theestablishment of the IVM as the primary and dominant, coordinated and centralisedfocus for the motorcycle industry in Germany.One of the IVMs first major decisions, indeed part of its mission when constituted,
was to address industry dissatisfaction with its IFMA expo arrangements. Koelnmesseitself also subsequently embarked on a rebuild programme of its own, one whichwould then see it successfully re-bid to bring the motorcycle industry back to itsconsiderably remodelled facilities after four shows/eight years 'on vacation' atMunich.In the past decade (in particular) the IVM in Germany, and ACEM in Brussels, and
the other industry trade associations in Europe have done an outstanding job (underthe circumstances) of projecting the benefits of motorcycles as a transport option ofchoice (for reasons of urban mobility and leisure); whilst simultaneously protectingthe industry from what at times has appeared to be multiple fronts of sustainedregulatory assault, and all that against a background of unprecedented financialturmoil in Europe and elsewhere.
Which brings me to the exciting news that we are unveiling this month. We hereat IDN have cooperated with INTERMOT for several years already in connection
with our International Night - a manufacturer/brandowner importer/distributor 'meet & greet' networkingopportunity, which will be held again this year (18:00 hrs, Wednesday October 1st 2014).We have also been cooperating with INTERMOT
through affiliation of the Cologne Custom Cup custombike competition (in Hall 10) with our sister magazineAMDs acclaimed World Championship of Custom BikeBuilding.Following the concept-proving success of the first
BIG BIKE EUROPE Expo in May last year (at Essen) weare proud to announce elsewhere in this edition of
International Dealer News that the Hall 10 custom show and custom industrypresentation is to be upgraded this year - INTERMOT will now be the host event forthe AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building.This will form the start of analternate annual cycle with BIG BIKE EUROPE and the World Championship beingstaged at Koelnmesse in 2015, and thereafter in non-INTERMOT years, withINTERMOT now having the opportunity to "speak to" the custom market in a waythat it has not had before, further boosting the show's credentials as an expo withsomething for everybody, and being able to showcase the finest custom, one-off andprototype design and engineering.Ever since I had the accidental great good fortune to 'fall into' the motorcycle
industry some 25 years ago, I have always believed that it behoves those who canwork to the greater betterment and common interests of all whose livelihoods aredependant on securing the future of two wheels as a transport and leisure optionshould do so if, where and as they can.I therefore hope that this new dimension to INTERMOT and the boost that it will
provide to the custom parts, performance, motorcycle and accessory industry that Iam so closely involved with, will play some small part in furthering the mission ofpromotion of "everything good" that two wheels can and should mean for 21stcentury businesses and consumers.
‘the industrymust pull
together inorder to thrive
together’
have always been trying to achieve.“We felt we needed ‘Proof of
Concept’ for BBE before we were fullyin a position to understand the bestway forward for the Championshipcompetitor and BBE exhibitorcommunities. We needed to create aforum that champions motorcyclemodification and parts and accessorysales of all kinds. We have achieved agood start, and this formula is asolution that guarantees a truly robustlong-term foundation on which to beable to do so.
“Although the radio-silence
concerning 2014 plans has beenprotracted and frustrating, it has beena necessary step sideways in order tobe able to make what by any measureis a giant leap forward. At all stagesthis project has been about makinggood decisions rather than quickdecisions. An agreement of thismagnitude has warranted carefulconsideration and precise attention tothose devilish details.”
Speaking on behalf of Koelnmesse,INTERMOT Project Manager IngoRiedeberger says that “we aredelighted to have made a multi-yearagreement to host the AMD WorldChampionship.
“With AMD’s help, through itscustom show affiliation programme,we have made progress in developingthe custom content of INTERMOT inline with our ambition to make surethat Europe’s leading internationalmotorcycle industry and enthusiastexpo can speak effectively to allsectors of the international poweredtwo-wheel industry.
“This latest stage in our relationshipwith AMD marks an excitingdevelopment. One that will bringconsiderable benefit to INTERMOT’svisitors, its exhibitor profile, and to thecustom industry itself.”
Full details of the Championshipclasses and schedule, and of exhibitoropportunities at the AMD WorldChampionship at INTERMOT inOctober will be released soon.
Details about Big Bike Europe andAMD World Championship staging atthe Cologne Expo Centre in autumn2015 and beyond will be released laterthis year.
Organiser Robin Bradley concludedby saying: “I think we over-achieved inorganisational and conceptual termsin 2013, leaving us with a need tobuild a convincing attendance in ashorter period of time than we hadanticipated.
“By being able to help INTERMOTconsolidate the efforts it has alreadymade to offer a convincing customindustry experience for their visitors,and by allowing the parts andperformance aftermarket to use BBEas a biennial ‘fill-in’ for the years whenINTERMOT is not staged, meets theneeds of the custom community andinternational parts, accessory andperformance industry in spades!”
www.amdchampionship.com
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NEW PTW registrations inGermany were up by 12.64percent in December 2013 (2,005units) and for the year as awhole, registrations were up 1.31percent at 129,357 registered,
compared to 127,680 in 2012.Within that figure, motorcycleregistrations were up 19.51percent in December 2013 (1,274units registered compared to1,066 for December 2012).
This resulted in total motorcycleregistrations for the full year of2013 being up 2.65 percent(87,423 units, from 85,169 in2012).This marks the fourth
consecutive year of modestgrowth for new motorcycleregistrations in Germany, and themarket has now climbed toabout the 86,305 figure seen in2009.In total PTW new unitregistrations, the German markethas also now seen a furtherconsecutive year of (modest)overall growth - the 2014benchmark for the IVM, theGerman Motorcycle IndustryAssociation, will be to sustainthis growth into a fifth straightyear, and see if the trend can beaccelerated sufficiently to reachthe 137,045 registrations seen in2009 (2008 saw 166,282 totalPTW registered in Germany).
German motorcycle sales up 1.31% in 2013
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The AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building celebrated its 10thanniversary and first ever appearance in Europe at the Big Bike Europe Expoin May last year. It will now appear annually at Koelnmesse, alternatingbetween INTERMOT and Big Bike Europe every October
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14 Powered Two-Wheeler (PTW)manufacturers who producemore than PTW 30 brands, plus18 of Europe's nationalmotorcycle trade associations(in 15 countries). ACEM saysthat the aggregated turnover ofthe PTW sector in Europe(manufacturing, plus upstreamand downstream activities)
amounted to Euro 27 billion in2011, employing some 125,000people, with their membershipaccounting for 90% of theEuropean powered two-wheeler, tricycle andquadricycle production.ACEM's members are eyingopportunities in growingmarkets such as Brazil, China,India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Taiwan, Thailandand Vietnam as among thosethat offer the best prospects. Itis in this context that ACEMcalled on the EU to "strive toremove existing barriers andother regulatory obstacles,thereby creating the conditionsfor a level playing field."The lack of harmonisationwhere standards and technicalspecifications are concernedgenerates trade-disruptiveenvironments. The creation ofglobally harmonised marketswould benefit motorcycleproduction. A worldwide
regulatory framework wouldincrease the competitiveness ofthe European motorcycle sector,reducing costs, improvingeconomies of scale, boostingexport opportunities in marketsacross the globe, and helpmanufacturers roll-out newtechnologies more quickly."It would bring considerableefficiencies with moreaccessible products and go handin hand with the removal ofbarriers based on nationalrequirements."
www.acem.eu
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ACEM Secretary General Jacques Compagne expanded on the proposal hetabled at the ACEM/ANCMA conference at the Milan show in November lastyear where he suggested that an additional or alternate approach whereagreements on harmonisation of standards and regulations could not bereached in a timely manner would instead be to adopt a policy of “mutualrecognition” agreements of existing standards. At this ACEM conference hereported that the process of seeking to establish that concept as a “twintrack” agenda item with certain markets, most notably the United States,was under way, and he went on to additionally suggest that such aprogramme could also include an agreement to harmonise any newregulatory impacts on a moving forward basis.
Dutch MEP Wim van de Camp, who is the Motorcycle Rapporteur on theEuropean Parliament’s Internal Market Committee (IMCO), pointed to the bigdifference between fair trade and free trade, highlighting the fact that theformer is an ideal that is probably never achievable, whilst criticising the EUtrade treaty negotiators for not achieving satisfactory free trade agreementsquickly enough, and suggesting that if trade bloc agreements are out ofreach, then the EU should embrace bilateral trade deals with those countrieswho want to benefit from increased trade with Europe
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BRAMMO has launched what it claimsto be the world’s fastest electricmotorcycle in serial production withthe introduction of the 2014 Empulseand Empulse R.
The 2014 Empulse is an evolutionof the 2013 model and retains aunique water-cooled motor, six-speedgearbox and integrated J1772 rapidcharging. With a claimed top speed of110mph and a 3kW onboard chargermeans the Brammo Empulse is theworld’s fastest electric motorcycle inserial production, both riding andcharging.
Brian Wismann, Head of ProductDevelopment at Brammo, said: “The2014 Empulse represents a huge effortby the engineering team at Brammo tofurther refine and reduce the
platform’s weight for the bike’s secondmodel year. We’ve ensured that thebike is ready for its European launchwith additional testing andcertifications required for the EUmarket. All the hard work will be worthit when the first customer in Europetwists the throttle and gets their first’EV grin.’”
Changes to the Empulse for 2014include battery brackets that securethe Brammo Power 15/90 batterypacks being redesigned and nickelplated. There is a redesigned LCDdash, which displays a wide range ofriding metrics including: battery SOC(State-of-Charge), road speed, motorspeed, odometer, energy use, gearposition, battery status, estimatedrange, and system status.
The 2014 Empulse has changed toa tapered aluminium handlebar withovers ized c lamp diameter,manufactured by Accossato in Italyspecifically for the Empulse R, andthere is a change of tyres toContinental SportAttack 2.
Two new colours are beingintroduced, standard for the EmpulseR and optional for the Empulse. Inaddition to True Blood Red andEclipsed Black, customers can nowselect Maillot Jaune Yellow andNeodymium Silver Metallic, while the
lower body panel now sports a whiteBrammo logo to make identificationeven easier.
During 2014 the Empulse andEmpulse R will become available in theUnited States, Canada, Europe(including the United Kingdom), and inAsia.
BRAMMO EUROPABurgkirchen, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)86799 16700 [email protected]
Brammo launches "world'sfastest serial production" electricmotorcycle
Positive response to 2014 Motorcycle Trade ExpoMOTORCYCLE Trade Expo, theUK’s trade-only motorcycleshow, took place over 19-21January at the NEC inBirmingham. Over the threedays more than 3,000 visitorsrepresenting over 1,500companies attended, puttingvisitor numbers up 20 percenton 2013.
Among the 181 exhibitors therewas a strong show of Europeanbusinesses and a marked rise inthe number of electric bikes andChinese bikes on display. Theformer was reinforced with anindoor test track, giving visitorsa chance to try many of the newelectric motorcycles coming tothe market out for themselves.
Among the selection of electricbikes was the Kuberg line oftrial bikes from the CzechRepublic, which has machinesavailable for rides from age fiveupwards through to an adulttrial bikes. Baotian was one of the Chinesemanufacturers represented byUK distributor Clements Moto,which is offering a range of ninemachines from the 50cc Apollo10 through to the Citibike125.
The importance of the UKmarket was demonstrated bythe presence of European-basedbusinesses including PartsEurope, Fehling, Paaschburg &Wunderlich and SeguraClothing. This is in addition toEuropean businesses, such asPeugeot and Alpinestars, thatwere represented by the UKagents and distributors.
www.motorcycle-expo.com
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Shorai lithium iron batteriesexclusive to MAG EuropeMAG Europe is now theexclusive UK distributorfor Shorai Power, aleading lithium ironbattery brand in thepowersports industry,which is based in the U.S.The Shorai lithium ironbatteries are said to belighter weight, and yetoffer higher cranking power andgreater battery efficiency thantraditional lead acid versions,and are now being madeavailable to the UK market forthe first time.“Shorai LFX batteries are a greatfit to our existing range ofproducts,” said MAG Europe’s
Sales & Marketing Manager, DenLane. “The technologicaladvances and lighter weight willhelp with our expansion into thesportbike and powersportsmarkets as well. “Typically we see a saving of 2-3lbs for dirt bikes, 6-8lbs for anaverage street bike and 10-20lbs
for a Harley Touring bike or otherheavy weight V-twin cruiser,”said Lane. “This alone is reasonenough to consider switching toShorai LFX batteries.”The weight savings do not comeat the expense of performance.Shorai batteries operate at ahigher voltage range duringcranking, resulting in quickerstarting. From a dealer’sperspective, the fact Shorai’s LFXbatteries do not sulfate whilesitting on the shelves or invehicles should be appealing.“They do not suffer the chemicaldegradation that plaguesconventional lead acid batteries,so they last longer.
“Theyweigh less, startquicker and last longerthan conventional batteries,”concluded Lane. “What’s not tolike?”
MAG EUROPE LTDDenton, Manchester, UKTel: +44 (0)161 337 [email protected]
SPARK continues Gresini Moto2 sponsorshipSPARK Exhaust Technology, a brand ofVecchi Srl, will design the exhaustsystem of both Suter Honda machinesbeing campaigned in the 2014 Moto2World Championship by Team Federal
Oil Gresini Moto2.In November 2013, before the
winter break, team riders, XavierSiméon and rookie LorenzoBaldassarri, were able to make severallaps on new bikes equipped with Sparkexhausts, collecting important dataahead of the forthcoming season.
“Last year we had the greatopportunity to prove our technicalexpertise in such a competitiveenvironment like the Moto2 WorldChampionship and the renewal of ourpartnership with Team Federal OilGresini Moto2 is a furtherdemonstration of our capability,” saidMelania Vecchi, Spark’s SalesManager. “I’m very happy to
strengthen the relationship with theteam, and its new rider line-up makesme confident ahead of the 2014season. Xavier Siméon has alreadydemonstrated in 2013 to be able toachieve excellent results, while thearrival of Lorenzo Baldassarri, a rookiewith a great potential, adds a furthertouch of Italian style to this project.”
Team principal Fausto Gresini said:“I look forward to working again witha great company like Spark. In just oneyear we were able to create a goodworking group and I am convincedthat during this year our relationship,that proved to be immediatelyprofitable, will be even stronger. TheMoto2 World Championship is an
extremely competitive series, whereevery single detail can make adifference, affecting the result in adecisive way. I am very happy to counton Spark technology for the exhaust ofour Suter machines. I would like tothank the Vecchi family for theirconfidence in our team and for theirendless efforts.SPARK BY VECCHI
Curtatone (MN), ITALYTel: +39 0376 [email protected] Siméon riding the Spark
equipped Team Federal Oil GresiniMoto2 Suter Honda in 2013
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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MOTOR Trike, a US trike conversionspecialist, has announced the releaseof the Breeze, an all-new trikeconversion designed to fit 2003 to
present Suzuki Burgman 650.“The Breeze has been on our
project wish list for over three years,”said Motor Trike Owner Jeff Vey. “You
could say it has been floating aroundthe engineering building waiting forits turn to shine. The Breeze has aclean design with a list of standardfeatures that reflect the knowledgeand engineering of over 20 yearsexperience in this industry.”Key features of the new
conversion include live rear axleswingarm suspension with 14in alloywheels and disc brakes on eachwheel, upgraded coil springs andbump stop, and f ibreglassmudguards and swingarm cover in asmooth gel coat black finish, whichgives the customer the option topaint match or not. The Breeze maintains all of the
stock vehicle systems including ABSand mechanical parking brake.Motor Trike are celebrating their
20th anniversary in the trikeconversion business this year. MotorTrike was formed in 1994, starting inan 1,800 sq ft building with just twoemployees. Today and 9 expansionslater, the have over 100,000 sq ft andover 70 employees. Celebrationsinclude an Anniversary Rally, an openday and a trike show.
MOTOR TRIKE INCTroup, Texas, USATel: +1 903 842 [email protected]
Motor Trike conversionfor Burgman 650
Moto GP sponsorship and BMWparts from Ilmberger ILMBERGER Carbon Parts hasannounced that it has signed on as asponsor of German Moto GP riderStefan Bradl.“I cannot currently think of a better
environment to represent the quality,innovative and technical standards ofour carbon fibre parts as in Moto GP,”said Julius Ilmberger, founder of ICPIlmberger Carbon Parts. “As a Germancompany, and moreover with the bestGerman rider, to be represented there,is simply the best.”While Bradl will be riding a Honda
in the 2014 Championship, Ilmbergerhas continued to develop parts for awide variety of motorcycles, including the latest liquid-cooledBMW R1200GS.
From the ‘beak’ to the wind flaps,engine guards and covers, up toreplacement covers for the completetank, almost all of the standard plasticparts on the R 1200 GS can now bereplaced with Ilmberger carbon parts.In addition, there are numerousaccessories available too, including arear hugger, hand protectors, andcarbon covers are available to protectsensitive GS components.All of the Ilmberger carbon parts for
the R 1200 GS are manufactured fromprepregs by autoclaving to ensureextreme strength. A clear plastic coatis then applied to offer scratch and UVresistance. All parts come with fittinginstructions and type approvaldocumentation.
ILMBERGER CARBON PARTSOberhaching, GERMANYTel: +49(0)8961 [email protected]
Moto GP rider Stefan Bradl has signed a sponsorship deal with Germancarbon fibre specialist Julius Ilmberger
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CCM launch new model
BRITISH motorcyclemanufacturer CCM used theannual Motorcycle Live Show inBirmingham, England, to debutits new GP450 Adventure. Following five years ofdevelopment work the GP450Adventure is now in productionand is built around what CCMcalls its ‘Bond-Lite’ frame, builtusing 6061 T6 forged aluminiumpieces which are bondedtogether. This carries Marzocchi45mm diameter USD forks withrebound and compressionadjustments, and a castaluminium swingarm with a‘Tractive’ shock absorber withpreload, damping andcompression adjustment. The bike rolls on a 21in frontand 18in rear wheel, both shodwith Dunlop Trailmax tyres andequipped with Brembo brakes,acting on a 320mm front discand 240mm rear disc.Power for the GP450 Adventurecomes from a 450cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke motor. The liquid-cooled enginefeatures titanium valves andKeihin electronic fuel injection. Unusual features on the GP450
Adventure include the batteryand major electroniccomponents being located highon the motorcycle behind theheadstock, which combinedwith a high air intake and highexhaust outlet gives increasedriver wading depth of 850mm.Additionally, two front fueltanks are combined with anunderseat tank to offer aclaimed 250-mile range.“This is exactly what theadventure sport sector needs, a lightweight adventure bikethat does exactly what thebigger bikes can’t do”, saidCCM Director Austin Clews. Hecontinued saying: “The NECshow has been a major successfor CCM and with the qualitycomponents on the GP450, weare confident that demand forthe product will be high.”
CCM MOTORCYCLESBolton, Lancashire, UKTel: +44 (0)1204 [email protected]
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EBR opens in Europe, confirmsWSBK teamHAVINGunveiled the revolutionary new1190 RX at the AIMExpo at Orlando lastOctober, Erik Buell Racing (EBR) hasnow confirmed the opening of itsplanned European office anddistribution centre at Alkmaar in TheNetherlands.With 450 sq m (approx 4,000 sq ft)
of combined space, EBR EuropeManaging Director Edwin Belonje said"now we can make real progress withsetting up our dealer network inEurope”.Formerly Managing Director for Zero
Motorcycles in Europe, and theinternational Sales and MarketingManager for Triumph Motorcycles inEurope and Asia, Belonje went on to say:"We started this late last year, and wehave visited several prospective dealersin the Netherlands, England, Belgiumand Germany."We met with a warm reception
because EBR is poised to capture adistinctive position in the market. Weexpect to be able to deliver the firstregular production motorcycles inMarch."The 1190RX deserves its description
as "revolutionary". Based on its ET-V21190 cc liquid cooled v-twin engine, the1190 RX weighs in at just 419 pounds,and delivers 185bhp, and an almostunprecedented 102 ft.lbs of torque –said to be one of the highest levels ofpeak torque ever seen on a street legalproduction sportsbike.With 21 traction control settings and
broad torque band, the engine is said to
deliver a combined highway/city fueleconomy of over 40 mpg andhydrocarbon and nitrous oxide exhaustemissions that are said to be less than25 percent of those allowed by the USEnvironmental Protection Agencystandards (carbon monoxide emissionsare said to be just 6 percent of the levelallowed by US federal regulations).The company is describing the engine
design as being a “breakthrough”, andrace inspired handling features, all-newstyling and scientifically-derivedaerodynamics are said to give the1190RX what EBR is claiming to be thebest “performance and driveability ofany superbike produced by anymanufacturer in the world.”Completely assembled at East Troy,
Wisconsin, EBR announced aremarkably low domestic US MRSP pricetag of $18,995 when it unveiled the1190RX last year.
The company has also confirmed itspreviously announced intention tocompete in the Superbike WorldChampionship in 2014, with Team Hero1190RS riders Geoff May and AaronYates in a two-bike WSBK effort thatkicks-off at the Phillip Island GP circuitnear Melbourne, Australia, on February23rd.Last year it was announced that Hero
Motorcycle of India, the world's largestmotorcycle manufacturer, was steppingup its ambitions to become a player inthe north American and European large-displacement markets by taking a majorstake in Erik Buell's fledgling post-Harley race and street-bike business.
EBR EUROPEAlkmaar, The NetherlandsTel: +31 72 220 24 [email protected]
EBR's European operations arebeing headed up by former Zero and Triumph Motorcycles executive Edwin Belonje
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The European 'Bke Park ' - PTWs in useDATA released by ACEM at their recent10th annual conference gives aninteresting insight into the 'Bike Park' inEurope - the total number of PoweredTwo Wheelers on the road.
The most recent available full-yeardata is to the end of 2012 and it showsthat while the number of bikes on theroad has dipped, at 35,566,991(25,738,753 of which are motorcycles)it has not collapsed in the downturn inanything like the way that sales of newunits have done.
In 2011 the number was37,738,799, and had actually grownannually each year to then from the31,839,152 reported for 2005(19,433,214 of which are reported asmotorcycles).
Not surprisingly Italy has the largestPTW population at 8,582,796, of which6,482,796 are motorcycles - whichmeans that up to some 20 percent of theriding age population has a PTW ofsome kind.
The total 'Bike Park' figure in Italy hasremained consistent at over 8m totalPTW units ever since 2005, with thenumber of those being described in thedata as motorcycles climbing steadilyfrom just under 5m ever since then -meaning that the profile of the PTWmarket in Italy has shifted decisivelytowards larger displacement machines,by some 30 percent of the total since2005.
The second largest PTW 'Bike Park'in Europe is in Germany, where themost recently available complete data(to end of 2011) puts the total of PTW'sin use at 5,814,195, of which sometwo-thirds are motorcycles (3,908,072in 2011).
The German market has remainedconsistently over 5m units, and withapproximately the same proportion ofmotorcycles to mopeds ever since 2005.Spain boasts Europe's third largest
'Bike Park', at 5,021,965 units in 2012of which more than half (2,852,297) are
motorcycles. Although the split between
motorcycles and lower cc 'mopeds' ismuch nearer 50/50 in Spain, the growthin motorcycle ownership as aproportion is clearly seen in ACEM'sdata, with growth from 1,805,827 (in a4,066,267 total) resulting in thenumber of larger displacementmachines overtaking 'mopeds' for thefirst time in 2008 and appearing tocontinue to grow in proportion andabsolute number terms right up to2012.
Fourth largest is France with3,089,125 total PTWs (1,674,147 ofwhich are motorcycles); down frompeak PTW ownership of 3,857,000 in2008.
Europe's 'Top Five' PTW 'Bike Parks'is completed by Turkey, at 2,657,722units in 2012 (the available data fromTurkey does not differentiate betweenmotorcycles and 'mopeds'. Poland is sixth at 2,207,556 total
PTWs (1,107260 motorcycles); Greeceis seventh at 1,776,435 total PTWs (asurprisingly high 1,556,435 of whichare descibed as being motorcycles).
The UK and Dutch markets are prettymuch of equal size in 'Bike Park' terms,with the United Kingdom(1,362,849) only slightly ahead of TheNetherlands (1,210,729); though thedisplacement profiles of the twomarkets are very different - in the UKmotorcycles are by far in the majority,whereas Dutch motorcycles are onlysome 100,000 or so more than'mopeds'.
The tenth largest PTW 'Bike Park' inEurope is in the Czech Republic(976,911 total), where the market issplit 50/50 between 'mopeds' andmotorcycles.
In order, the next 10 'Bike Parks' inEurope are Switzerland, Austria,Belgium, Finland, Portugal, Sweden,Norway, Denmark, Croatia andHungary.
TECMATE North America, the designerand manufacturer of theinternationally acclaimed OptiMateprogramme of battery maintenanceand diagnostics products, haveannounced an exclusive United Statesdistribution agreement with LeMansCorporation.
Recommended by many leadingmotorcycle manufacturers, theOptiMate programme includes uniqueprecision tools, OptiMate advancedbattery saving chargers and variousOptiMate cable and poweredaccessories.
Noted for many new technologyinnovations, including the first
desulfating charger that automaticallysaves and prolongs the life of a lead-acid battery, Tecmate also developedcontinuous battery testing and offersthe market leading charger/tester/maintainer for Lithium (LiFePo4)starter batteries.
CEO Martin Human said of theLeMans deal that “this newdistribution agreement meansenhanced levels of service and producttraining for our American dealers,excellent dealer margins, and confirmsour commitment to the powersportindustry dealer community.
“We believe dealers are essentialfor the continued existence and future
growth of the motorcyclemarket and as part of thatsupport no TecMateproduct will ever bemade available throughbig box stores such asWalmart”.
www.tecmate.com
TecMate have just introduced an updated 'OptiMate3' battery maintenance tool to the range - full reportin the next edition of IDN and an upcoming edition ofour MotoWeek industry information service
OptiMate programme to be exclusivelydistributed in USA by Parts Unlimited andDrag Specialties
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FOLLOWING its insolvencyfiling in December, HeinGericke Deutschland GmbH hasbeen acquired by theBarcelona headquarteredgroup of Chinese investorsthat is headed by Arthur Liao,the owner of Chinese helmetmanufacturer LS2.The takeover will result in thelargest possible number ofHein Gericke shops and
employees being retained.Some 54 of Hein Gericke’s 85shops in continental Europeare in Germany, with othershops in The Netherlands,Belgium, Poland and Austria.However, the deal does notinclude the British HeinGericke company, with some12 of the 16 UK stores havingbeen bought by British apparelretailer J&S Accessories in a
separate deal.Arthur Liao founded LS2Helmets in 1990 and created ahead office in Barcelona in2007 (Tech Design Team SL).It is planned that the takeoverof the Hein Gericke retailnetwork would help fuel thegrowth ambitions of LS2. Thetake over became effective onFebruary 1st, with Rutian Liao,Ralf Creek and Achim Wirth at
the helm of the newlyreconstituted "Hein GerickeEurope GmbH".
Hein Gericke bought by Chinese investors
POLISH manufacturer Promet hasannounced a strategic partnershipthat will enable them to continue theinternational sales of all themotorcycle exhaust products brandedLeoVince and Sito.
The announcement follows theclosure of Sito Gruppo Industriale, butwith Promet having beenmanufacturing the product line for theItalian company for more than 15years, the deal will allow the brand and
product line to be continued.Promet claim that the deal will
result in a number of improvements,including the opportunity to boost theinternational profile of the brand andinvest further in research anddevelopment as production restarts.
Promet tocontinue LeoVinceexhaust brand FOUNDED in 1995 as an attempt
to fill what was seen as a missinglink for dealer/retailerrepresentation in the bicycle andmotorcycle industriesin Europe, theEuropean Two-WheelRetailer’s Association(ETRA) has announcedthat it is to close withimmediate effect dueto insufficient funding. The organisation wasa European economicinterest grouping(trade association) of nationaltwo-wheel retail organisations inBelgium, Czech Republic, France,Germany, Ireland, UK and TheNetherlands with a claimedrepresentation for nearly 7,000
independent bicycle, moped andmotorcycle sellers.Though based in Belgium (Gent),ETRA is not to be confused with
FEBIAC (la FédérationBelge de l'Industrie del'Automobile et duCycle), the Brusselsbased domesticBelgian motorcycleindustry tradeassociation that is amember of ACEM.At this stage, it isunclear what
implications ETRA’s closure hasfor the ‘Sustainable-2-wheels’initiative that ETRA has beenorganising for the past four yearsas part of European MobilityWeek.
ETRA closes due tolack of funds
ORGANISED by FEMA (Federation ofEuropean Motorcyclists' Associations),the Brussels based Riders Rights grouplobby organisation, the 3rd EuropeanMotorcyclists' Forum will focus onIntelligent Transport Systems (ITS) inthe context of the EU Horizon 2020initiative.
"Powered Two Wheeler (PTW) usersare market consumers using newtechnology to improve their ridingexperience or to increase their safety",says Aline Delhaye, General Secretaryof FEMA.
"However, as vulnerable road users,they are also impacted by ITSdeployment. The specificities of thistransport mode need to be carefullyunderstood and integrated into ITSdeployment activities to guarantee
that PTW use is rightly integrated intotomorrow’s transport system".
The Forum – which is beingorganised under the umbrella of theRiderscan project – will discuss thesafety challenges faced by poweredtwo wheelers (PTWs) "in an ever moreconnected transport system" and lookat EU transport/mobility challenges,safety strategies and the role of ITS,motorcycling and ITS challenges,addressing research and deploymentissues; practical considerations related
to the use of PTWs in Europe and thepriorities and challenges faced by themotorcycling sector both at EU andnational level.
It is hoped that the Forum, which isbeing hosted by MEP Bernd Lange inthe European Parliament premises onMarch 5th 2014 (from 3 to 6pm), withdiscussions continuing all day onMarch 6th will arrive at a consensus ofrecommendations for optimalintegration of PTWs into ITS-drivenpolicies.
FEMA's thirdEuropeanMotorcyclists'Forum
Aline Delhaye,General Secretary of FEMA
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Galfer Disc Waverotor for Ducati GALFER’S latest version of its Disc Wave brake rotorhas been created for use on the front of a variety ofDucati sport and touring motorcycles.Made of Galfer’s unique high carbon 420 SS/8composite, the full floating rotors are heat-treatedand laser cut to assure warp resistance. The wavedesign allows air to pass over every point of thebrake pad surface keeping it cooler, with the claimedresult of improved lever feel and modulation. The Galfer Standard Disc Wave rotor for Ducatis fits‘12-‘14 Streetfighter 848, ‘09-‘14 Monster 1100, S,and Evo, ‘11-‘14 Monster EVO, ‘11-‘14 Multistrada1200, and S (Sport/Touring), ‘13-‘14 Multistrada 1200S Gran Turismo, and ‘12-‘14 Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak.
INDUSTRIAS GALFERBarcelona, SPAINTel: +34 93 568 [email protected]
Tacoma from ModekaTHE new Tacoma unisex jacket from Modeka takes its namefrom the used 750 D Tactel material and consists of soft andwear-resistant polyamid materials.
It has a detachable Humax Z-Liner membrane, which is100% water-and windtight and breathable, and also adetachable thermal lining. SaS-Tec protectors, certified to EN1621-1 on shoulders and elbows (height-adjustable), and toEN 1621-2 at the back, ensure protection.
Further features include reflective 3M Scotchlite material,Airvent ventilation zips, breast pockets with Air DraftTechnology (for further ventilation), two outer and one innerwatertight pocket, connecting zippers and safety seams.
Available colours for men and women are light grey andblack, and for men also olive green. The matching Tacomatrousers have similar features and material.
MODEKA MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENTBeckum, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)2521 [email protected]
Ladies Tacomajacket
Mens Tacomajacket
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THE latest Street Box suspension kit from Hyperprohas been created for use on BMW motorcycles withTelelever suspension. The Street Box is described bythe company as being an all-in-one box of front andrear shocks to revitalise suspension compliance toimprove comfort and handling, as an affordablealternative to a complete suspension overhaul.
The Telelever Street Box kit is engineered, testedand tuned specifically for 26 of BMW’s ‘92 to ‘14touring, standard, sports touring and sport bikemodels. While the kit can be used on bikes withBMW’s optional ESA system, riders have to forfeitthe function.
Each kit includes Hyperpro’s advanced,emulsion-type shocks. The 360-series front and 460model rear have steel bodies, 16mm chromiumshafts and come with purple or black rising-ratesprings. The shocks offer 45 positions of rebounddamping adjustability and infinite preload settings;
the rear shock has a convenient hydraulic adjuster.Street Boxes are also built for BMWs with
conventional forks. Each includes a single rearshock, fork springs, fork oil, fork seal grease,suspension manual and bike-specific setup data.
HYPERPRO INTERNATIONALWerkendam, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0)183 [email protected]
Telelever BMWsuspension kit PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
VStream windshieldsfor R1200GS ZTECHNIK is now offering its VStream windshieldin two heights for the water cooled BMWR1200GS.
The Touring size VStream windscreen, which getsits name from its unique shape and dimensionalcontours, is wider and taller than stock. Thepatented ‘V’ profile is said to help keep wind off therider’s upper body and helmet. The sport size isreshaped in contour but similar in height to theOEM and available in dark tint or clear.
Both styles are made from FMR hard-coatedpolycarbonate. Optically the VStream windscreen isclear with virtually no distortion, and Ztechnikclaims its screens are 30 times more scratchresistant and have 20 times greater crack andimpact resistance than other aftermarketwindscreens on the market made from commonlyused acrylic.
NATIONAL CYCLE, USAMaywood, Illinois, USATel: +1 708 343 [email protected]
Motorex Boxer4T availablefor water-cooled BMWsMOTOREX has launched a versionof itsBoxer 4T engine oil in the viscosity SAE 5W/40, and with official JASO MA2certificate, which makes it suitable for thelatest water-/oil-cooled BMW Boxer motors.Motorex’s development section has adaptedits original Boxer 4T engine oil to thespecific requirements of the latest BMWBoxer generation, which is not only uses acombination of water-/oil-cooling, but alsohas a wet clutch with the gearboxintegrated into the crank case. For test runs of the new oil,Motorex worked closely withBMW tuning specialists ACSchnitzer to develop alubricant with the bestpossible performance andthe greatest durability. The new Boxer 4T engineoil in the viscosity SAE 5W/40 is available in a 1L package with anintegral filling spout aswell as in 4L packages.
MOTOREXLangenthal, SWITZERLANDTel: +41 (0)62 91975 [email protected]
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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PRODUCT NEWS
Barracuda indicatorsand mirrorsBARRACUDA’S latest parts release range includesthe Idea turn signals. The E-marked indicators havean ABS body and use LEDs for illumination.Marketed under Barracuda’s You Design conceptusers of the Idea indicators can customize themwith inserts in both ABS and aluminium in a rangeof colours: black, carbon, red, white, silver andgold. The Idea turn signals are sold in pairs, andinclude an electronic adapter (resistor).Heading up the wide range of mirror options
offered by Barracuda are the D-Version, withEuropean approval. Constructed from acombination of ABS and steel, they are part of theYou Design range, and as such have a choice ofABS interchangeable inserts available in sixcolours: gold, silver, red, white, green and black.The back of the universal mount mirror also housesan approved turn signal.
Also available as part of the You Design system,with coloured inserts, are the R-Version mirrors.These are offered in Race style, or Naked with auniversal fitting. Sintesy-Z Version and E-Version are three new
E-marked mirrors, made from billet aluminium withuniversal brackets for Naked motorbikes, availablein two anodised colours of black and silver.
BARRACUDAFlorence, ITALYTel. +39 055 412 [email protected]
THE latest addition to the Frando brake products rangecarried by Venhill is a replacement four-piston brakecalliper and floating front brake disc for Yamaha’s YZF-R6 ‘05-‘10.Frando’s calliper body is CNC machined from forged
aluminium alloy, with a pitch of 108mm. The four32mm pistons are made from titanium, and the brakepads are sintered. The calliper body is secured with alloysteel screws with the resulting low weight of 1,050g.The matching 300mm diameter floating disc is 5mm
thick, Japanese 420 stainless steel, with a 7075aluminium inner. The buttons that connect the inner
and outer are produced from Japanese galvanised ironSU304 and carry a two-year worldwide warranty.
VENHILL ENGINEERINGDorking, Surrey, UKTel: +44 (0) 1306 [email protected]
Keis X2 heated trousersTHE latest addition to the Keis line ofheated clothing are the X2 trousers, with aclaimed 39 Watts of heat provided throughstrategically positioned panels.Manufactured from breathable soft-shellmaterial, with lightweight rear panels for arelaxed fit, the X2 trousers are designed tobe worn under leather or textile motorcycleclothing. The heated panels in the trousersuse micro alloy element technology, whichis washable. Current draw is a 3.25 Amps,which will not tax the charging system onmost modern motorcycles.Like all Keis garments, the X2 trousers comewith a fused supply lead so that they can bepowered direct from a bike’s 12v battery.
Alternatively, an adaptoris available to power thetrousers via a cigarettelighter type socket. It is also possible to‘daisy chain’ the power supply via the KeisX10/X20 heated vests or the X25 jacket. Thetrousers have dedicated zipped pockets tokeep the cables tidy while in use.Keis has the X2 trousers available in sizes28in-42in waist (XXS - 3XL).
MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS LTDOdiham, Hants, UKTel: +44 (0)1256 704 [email protected]
‘Frando’ brake calliper and disc for R6
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PRODUCT NEWS
THE Forma Ice Pro boot is a restyling of the current Ice bootto which aesthetical details and many safety features havenow been added.
Ice Pro features the exclusive F.C.S. (Flex Control System),which supports the ankle, permitting excellent flexmovement while avoiding unnatural ankle movements,equipped with carbon-effect inserts and anti-scratch bikeframe protection.
The boot also features many additional protections andreinforcements that make it extremely safe. In addition to the cushioned rear stopin the back of the boot, a replaceable nylon heel protection has been added tominimise any damage when sliding or impact on asphalt.
Two new internal protections have also been added, which is in the calf areaand the heel area (made in rubber for maximum grip and high temperatureresistance), plus injected moulded plastic protections and polyurethane gear padprotection.
The upper is in microfiber and features red Air Mesh lining, and comfort andventilation is guaranteed by AIS (Air Intake System), which allows fresh air toenter the boot through the lateral air intake window sand the vented slider, andhot air is then expelled through the vertical vents on the heel cup protection.
The boot has a zip and velcro closure and an elastic panel in the ankleguarantees comfort and an
easy fit. A new soft rubber flexible collar with air vents to keep the boot dustfree and insect proof has been added. The sole is a personalised double densityrubber sole. Inside it features the Dual Flex midsole in TPU and anti-shock/anti-vibration felt covering. The midsole has a stiff mid/back for heel protection andstable foot contact with the bike pedal and a softer and flexible toe area forelevated gear sensibility and comfort when walking.
This boot is also available in the Ice Pro Flow version, where the ventedmicrofiber upper guarantees elevated ventilation during hot temperatures duringsummer riding.
Forma Ice Pro boot will be present in all the main World Championships withKarel Abraham & Danilo Petrucci in MotoGp, Simone Corsi in Moto2, DavideGiugliano & Sylvain Barrier in Superbike.
Ice Pro is available in white, black, red and blue and the Ice Pro Flow only inblack and white.
All Forma boots are CE approved, designed and developed in Italy and madein the European Community.
SDE MOTORSPORT S.r.l.Altivole (TV), ITALYTel. +39 0423 [email protected]
Forma Ice Proboot
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BIKE HUD is a new motorcycle heads-up display,brought to market by UK business Bike Systems, thatshows speed, engine revs, gear selection, turnindicators and more using graphics, colour and soundon a display mounted in the rider’s helmet. Designedto be fitted to any motorcycle, the in-helmet display fitsfull-face and most flip-front helmets.
“Bike HUD is intended to work in the rider’speripheral field of view and make riding safer,” saidBike System’s Managing Director Dave Vout. “In a highpressure environment an average person can onlyabsorb three sets of information at any one time. BikeHUD typically shows three main data sets, for examplespeed, gear and engine revs.
“Bike HUD’s display and alerts provide the rider withimportant information without causing a distractionfrom the road and traffic conditions. Of course, if therider wants to read the numbers on the display he orshe can; the optics place the image at infinity so thereis no need to re-focus when reading the display.”
Bike HUD offers three riding modes:commuting/leisure riding, touring and track day racing.Commuting mode shows gear selection, indicators,speed and engine speed, while touring mode adds GPScoordinates and mileage countdown. In track daymode, Bike HUD tells the rider if the last lap was fasteror slower than the preceding one – it also givesfaster/slower indication for user-defined sectors of thetrack.
When a GPS navigator app is installed on asmartphone, it can be configured to work with the BikeHUD heads-up display. Once connected, via Bluetooth,it can work in miles and yards or kilometres and metresdepending on location. The overall route and overallprogress is displayed, together with the ability tochange route, taking in additional points of interestalong the way.
If the rider is already a Bike HUD owner, he or shecan get this sooner on the Bike HUD Tester Scheme,which is free to join.
An additional feature offered on Bike HUD as amonthly subscription is the ‘Bike Systems Safety’, whichalerts users to the location of roadside safety cameras.More than 38 countries will be supported by thesystem, which will be updated on a monthly basis toensure all fixed, temporary, red-light and mobile
cameras are accounted for. Itwill also provide speedsensitive alerts; the faster the
rider is travelling the earlier they will be alerted of apotential safety issue through either audio and/orvisual prompts. Either or both types of alert can beturned on or off for each camera type.
Bike Systems is also currently working with a leadingUS radar/laser expert to modify Bike HUB (Bike HUD'son-board computer) to display laser/radar alerts onBike HUD. By re-configuring two of Bike HUD's inputs,Bike Systems says it will be able to alert the rider of anydetection of radar/laser speed traps and potentialsafety issues developing on the road ahead.
There are three components to Bike HUD: the in-helmet display, the controller (Bike HUB) and ahandlebar mounted control panel. The in-helmetdisplay can be moved between helmets. The Bike HUBcontroller is the size of a smart phone, it and the controlpanel can be installed on the motorcycle by anycompetent mechanic or auto-electrician.
BIKE SYSTEMSStoke on Trent, Staffordshire, UKTel: +44 01782 815 818www.bike-hud.com
Adventuresports touringsuitTHE new touring suitfrom Rukka called“Päijänne” is namedafter the longestFinnish lake in southernFinland, comes fullyequipped and can beadjusted to differentriding conditions.The storm collar, madeof elastic GORE-TEX three-layerlaminate, can be removed, and ventilationzippers on the front, the back and the sidesand on the thighs control the entry of freshair. The inner jacket and inner trousers areequipped with waterproof, windproof andbreathable GORE-TEX Performance Shell aswell as temperature-regulating Outlastlining, which can be removed.Numerous pockets, some of themwaterproof, offer plenty of storage space,while adjusters on sleeves, waist and hipsensure a perfect fit. In the seat area thetrousers feature the climate-regulatingRukka Air Cushion System, as well asAntiglide-Keprotec to prevent slippage onthe seat. Long zippers on the legs allowwearing the trousers inside or out, even overoff-road boots.Leather on the inside of the legs protects thetrousers from hot parts of the motorcycle.Certified to the latest CE standards, thehighly comfortable Rukka D3O Air protectorson the joints and in the back ensure highlevels of safety by multiplying their impactprotection at the very moment an impactoccurs.The Päijänne jacket is available in sand/blackand HiVis yellow/black in numerous sizes.
RUKKA/L-FASHION GROUPLahti, FINLANDTel. +358 (0)3 822 [email protected]
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Bike HUD motorcycleheads-up display
PRODUCT NEWS
XSTREAM Evo soft bagsGIVI'S top of the range soft bags line has beenextended by eight new products, and all thematerials used are made according to Reachregulations, which is a major EU regulation, whichconcerns the management of chemicals through anintegrated system of registration, evaluation,authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Thepurpose of this system is to improve and protect thehealth and the environment while maintaining thecompetitiveness and enhancing the spirit ofinnovation in the European chemical industry.
GIVI is among the first manufacturers ofmotorcycle accessories to comply with the newEuropean legislation.
The fabric is treated for UV protection, and otherinnovations have been included, adding to thestrength and durability of these bags, making themsuitable for heavy usage.
The range now includes two new tank bags withmagnets, a roomy bag for the passenger seat, acompact pouch that fits the tail of many sports bikes,a pair of medium size side bags and a tunnel bag forscooters.
All products are equipped with universalmounting straps. A large and multi-compartmentrucksack has also been added, as well as a multi-pocket tool bag for the BMW R1200GS.
The XS313 seat bag is a new design of saddlebagand tail bag, expandable up to a maximum capacityof 20 litres, made of Guzy 600D Polyester with PVCinserts.
The XS316 seat bag is a spacious universal bagdesigned for the rear seat of touring bikes that caneffortlessly contain a modular helmet. Comes in 35or 60 l capacity.
The XS317 rucksack is a true 30 litre multi-function cargo backpack in Guzy Polyester1200D/600D with PVC inserts and thermoformedshell cover.
The XS315 multi-pocket tool bag specifically for
the BMW R1200GS 2013 is a set of bags connectedto each other and fixed under the standard BMW rearbike back. The central bag can hold small objects orthe puncture repair kit, the two side detachable bagsare designed for the transportation of tools.
GIVI SrlFlero (BS), ITALYFax +39 030 [email protected]
XS316 seat bag
XS313 seat bag
XS317 rucksack
XS315 multi-pocket tool bag
Triumph knurled gas cap
JOKER Machine, a US-based billetaluminium parts specialist, has expandedits product range with the introduction ofa CNC machined, 6061-T6 billet aluminium,precision diamond knurl pattern gas capfor use on modern Triumph models.For installation on Bonneville, Scrambler,Thruxton, Thunderbird and Legend tanks,the caps use the stock gas cap componentsand are offered in a choice of hard blackanodized, clear anodized, or chrome platedfinishes.
JOKER MACHINELa Verne, California, USATel: +1 909 596 [email protected] www.jokermachine.com
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Surflex clutch disc kitsSURFLEX of Tradate, Italy, has a record ofproducing aftermarket clutch disc kits forthe bikes produced from the 50’s to thepresent day. All clutch kits by Surflex for road and off-road motorbikes are specific for the use towhich they are being put. The metal core ofthe discs is made of either steel oraluminium, while the friction materialranges from organic to semi-metallic andsyntherised mixtures.All the friction materials used in the Surflexclutch discs are produced in-house and theformulations are developed as newmaterials and manufacturing optionsbecome available. The production isconstantly updated by design andproduction of new friction plates and plainplates with the same original unit featuresor with modified disc kits, special Ergalmade parts and complete clutches, both
normal andanti-hoppingones.Clutch kits bySurflex range from the typicalcase that road pattern kitsare provided with, through tospecial plastic vacuum-sealedcontainers combining the kitsfor off-road patterns.The range of clutch disc kitsby Surflex are the result ofmore than 60 years of historyand technologicalcommitment on race tracks.
SURFLEXTradate (VA), ITALYTel: +39 0331 [email protected]
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
RT shock added to ÖhlinsTTX Hypersport lineÖHLINS has expanded its TTX shock absorber rangewith the introduction of the new RT (Road & Track),a shock specifically developed for the hypersportsegment.
Designed for use on road and track day bikes, theTTX RT is based upon the company’s existing TTX36model, and has a traditional C-spanner type preloadadjustment, with rebound and compressionadjustment being easily accessible on the top of thecylinder head.
“We have had customer feedback and saw greatdemand for a road and track style product for thehypersport market,” said Robert Brinkmark, ÖhlinsProduct Manager Motorcycles, “so we are verypleased to launch the new RT as a competitivelypriced product, yet still derived from our race winning
TTX technology. “The RT and GP shocks complement each other
to create a complete hypersports line-up satisfyingthe needs of road riders, track-day enthusiasts rightup to the race-winning Superbike teams.”
The TTX RT is available for BMW S1000RR (‘12-‘14), Kawasaki ZX-10R (‘11-‘14), Honda CBR1000RR (‘08-‘13), Yamaha YZF R6 (‘06-‘14), SuzukiGSX-R 600/750 (‘11-’14), and Suzuki GSX-R 1000(‘09-‘14)
ÖHLINS RACINGUpplands Vaesby, SWEDENTel: +46 (0)859 002 [email protected]
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Knox Handroid gain CE approvalKNOX describes its Handroid as theworld’s most advanced motorcycleglove, and the design has nowgained full CE approval for 2014.Independently tested and certified tothe latest European standardprEN13594 2012, the Handroid is oneof a small number of gloves thatmeet the testing standards. In orderto get the certification the Handroidpassed 15 different tests, includingabrasion resistance, cut resistance,tear strength, seam strength andimpact resistance. The gloves werealso tested for dexterity, to ensureriders can still operate controls easilywhile wearing them, as well asrestraint, so they won’t come off inan accident. Made from Japanese
leather, with Kangaroo palms and theadditional benefit of Knox SPS ‘sliders’,both the Handroid and short-cuff HandroidPod passed all the tests.“There are many gloves appearing with CElabels, but hardly any that meet thetoughest standard for motorcycle riders.Being approved to EN13594 proves thatHandroid not only have the most advancedspecification, but also offer real protectiontoo,” said Knox founder Geoff Travell.Handroid gloves are available in black,black/white or white/black in sizes S-XXL.
PLANET KNOXCockermouth, Cumbria, UKTel: +44 (0)1900 [email protected]
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PRODUCT NEWS
ITALIAN boot brand TCX has releaseddetails of a range of new boots,which includes racing, urban and off-road lines.
Despite only being launched in2013, the R-S2 has been restyled for2104 and is now known as the R-S2 Evo. As part of the restyling theracing boot now gains the benefit ofTCX’s new Fasten Fit Control (F.F.C)system, which is an internal fasteningsystem where long laces are sewn tothe lining of the boot. This is said toensure that the upper part of theboot wraps around the footproviding maximum fit, precision andsensitivity. The R-S2 Evo, which isavailable in black, red or white, alsohas a new elastic insert for easy-zipfastening.
The X-Roadster WP is a low-cutsport boot with the main technicalfeatures and look of a racing boot. Assuch, it has an easily interchangeablepolyurethane front slider and areinforced polyurethane heel. Theupper part of the boot is made fromvarious materials including opaquemicrofibre with a ‘soft touch’ effect
and ‘carbon look’ finish, the inner-part is made of chamois leather forincreased grip. The inner lining iswater resistant, and there arereinforced areas on the malleolus, tipand heel.
A second casual boot is the X-RapWaterproof and X-Rap LadyWaterproof. Both offer high levelsof protection, with full CEcertification, thanks to a reinforcedmalleolus, toe and heel area. Theboots also feature a heat-formedfootbed for increased protection, ahigh-wear sports sole, and aremovable anatomical insole. For wetweather riding protection there is awaterproof membrane.
Catering to off-road riders TCX hasthe Pro 2.1, which has had two newcolours added; white/orange andblack/fluo. The Pro2.1 features TCX’soff-road T.C.S (Torsion ControlSystem) and a breathable anatomicalinner bootie. It has a reinforced shinplate, a polyurethane toe and heelprotector, as well as a toe steel cap,inner rubber heat guard andankle/malleolus protection.
TCX S.r.l.Montebelluna (TV), ITALYTel: +39 0423 [email protected]
White/orange is one ofthe two new colour
combinations for thePro 2.1 in 2014
TCX has a causal styledboot for female riders
with its X-Rap LadyWaterproof
Despite the casual looks theX-Rap Waterproof has CE certification
The X-Roadster WP is a low-cut sportboot with the main technical features
and look of a racing boot
The R-S2 has beenupdated for 2014 andis now known as theR-S2 Evo
TCX racing, urban and off-road boots
PRODUCT NEWS
Softseat seat cushionNEW from Italian company Amphibious is theSOFTSEAT cushion, designed to ensure high levels ofcomfort when travelling long distances.Universal and self-inflating, it fits most maxi
scooters and motorcycles and is available for riders orpillion passengers.SOFTSEAT's pressure can be adjusted thanks to the
soft material and deflation valve.These features enable the cushion to be adapted
to the height of the rider and also make touring easier.SOFTSEAT is also said to be anti-slip, extremely stableand very quick to fit. The mesh holder, supplied asstandard, combined with the deflation valve, allowsSOFTSEAT to be stored away neatly when not in use.The cushion measures 38 x 36 x 4 cm (SOFTSEAT
L) and 18-26 x 28 x 3 cm (SOFTSEAT S) and weighs180/100g.
Colour is black only. The SOFTSEAT S is analternative version more suitable for pillionpassengers or for motorcycles with smaller seats likeNaked or Enduro.
AMPHIBIOUS SrlLesmo (MB), ITALYTel. +39 039 [email protected]
GILLES Tooling has launched a range of parts andaccessories for the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP.One highlight among the new range of parts is thegold-red special edition vcr38gt rearsets, designed tomatch the bike’s gold wheels and Öhlins fork.Other gold anodised parts for the Fireblade SP,
from Gilles Tooling, include the factor-x and x-tremelever.gt2 brake and clutch levers (also available withbrake remote adjuster), gta axle protectors, andvariobars.
GILLES TOOLINGWecker, LUXEMBOURGTel: +352 (0)267 893 [email protected]
Gilles Tooling accessorises the Fireblade SP
BULL-IT Jeans is a British-based motorcycle clothingmanufacturer offering CE EN 13595-1 Level 2 approvedjeans. The VoloCE range of jeans are fully lined with thecompany’s proprietary Covec +7 material to meet theCE test requirements.Bull-it state that through using Satra material
technology they are offering Covec+7 lined jeans CE tested to EN13595-1 Level 2 for 7.97 seconds,compared to a claimed maximumof 2 seconds to those using onlyaramids (usually known as Kevlar)used by many other makers oflined motorcycle jeans. Covec +7 isalso said to offer zero moistureregain, whereas aramids candegrade with wearing through flexfatigue or chemical moistureabsorption. Sweat, detergents,bleach and sunlight are all harmfulto aramids. Bull-it claim that the lifeof aramids can be demonstrated tosee a 30 percent drop inprotectiveness in six months orless.Additional protection is offered
by Bull-It jeans through the lining’s cut resistance, saidto out-perform aramids three times over. Bull-it's Coveclining has been tested to 3.4 pounds per cut comparedto aramids’ best of 1.1 pounds per cut.In the VoloCE jeans the Covec +7 material is covered
with a comfort mesh, which also has knee armour andhip armour as standard. Bull-it supplies its ownCovec Impact protectors for the knees and hips.The jeans are available in Indy, Dirty Wash andCarbon styles for both men and women, withnew designs being launched for 2014.
Bull-it also produces the Roadster, whichis a Denim ‘hoodie’ style jacket featuringCovec Laser4 protection areas in the arms,shoulders and sides. The Roadster has beendesigned to offer protection on the bike,while also looking good off the bike. TheCovec Laser 4 protection in the jacket issaid to offer impact abrasion resistance inexcess of six seconds when tested to CEEN 13595-1.Covec is a unique protective material
based on a Thermotropic Liquid CrystalPolymer, which is claimed to offer higherabrasion, cut and impact resistance, makingthe Roadster jacket up to six times stronger
than a normal textilemotorcycle jacket.Bull-it also
includes CE armourin the shouldersand elbows alongwith a foam backpad. As with allBull-it Covec linedproducts, the jacketprovides a thermalbarrier to keep thewearer warm in thewinter, and cool inthe summer. Theinner mesh layer also ensures moisture, such as sweat,is drawn away from the skin.The Roadster jacket features belt loops in the lower
inside back, allowing it to be securely fastened to anypair of jeans.
BULL-ITCobham, Surrey, UKTel: +44 (0)7808 789766 [email protected]
Bull-It jeans and jacket
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PRODUCT NEWS
CLOVER states that its four-season, technicaltouring jacket – the GTS Airbag – is the firsttrue homologated motorcycle airbag on themarket (CE EN 1621-4 airbag homologation).The company also claims that after activationthe airbag inflates in just 0.08 seconds, andoffers 6.4 times the performance of a standardCE level 2 back protector.Further rider protection is provided byremovable and position adjustable CE armourat both shoulders and elbows.The jacket itself is constructed from acombination of Duratek 7, Duratek-5, andBallistic fabrics for the outer shell, which hasbeen given a water repellent treatment. Thejacket also features a removable AquazonePlus waterproof membrane and an innerMicroClima Thermal lining, which is alsoremovable. An adjustable double collar with a five-position ‘no-Velcro’ closure is used on the GTS,and there are fit adjusters at chest, waist, andhip as well as at the arms, and forearms.
CLOVERCornedo (VI), ITALYTel: +39 0445 [email protected]
OptiMate 5 Voltmatic
TECMATE is claiming that its new OptiMate 5Voltmatic is the first ever charger capable ofautomatically recovering 6V lead-acid batteries fromdeep discharge. The charger will also charge andmaintain medium to large 12V batteries [from 8Ahto 120Ah].The OptiMate 5 VoltMatic retains the fully
automatic, and easy-to-use characteristics of otherOptiMates, while being capable of recoveringbatteries retaining as little as one-volt.The OptiMate
5 identifies whether a battery is 6V or 12V and thenruns a series of tests to see whether it requiresdesulphation or bulk charge. It then delivers chargein controlled pulses that equalise the voltage in eachof the battery cells and checks that charge is beingretained, before indicating that the battery hasreached full charge.OptiMate runs a 30-minute charge/30-minute
rest cycle, during every hour of long-termmaintenance charge, so it can be left connected tothe battery while the vehicle is parked without anyrisk of overcharging or overheating.Compatible with STD lead-acid batteries (with
removable filler caps), sealed AGM ‘maintenancefree’, GEL and spiral cell types, the OptiMate 5 issupplied with both a permanent ringlet connectionlead that has a weatherproof cap and batterycrocodile clips for bench charging.
TECMATETienen, BELGIUMTel: +32 (0)16 [email protected]
Wunderlich retroroadster conversionWUNDERLICH has created a package of parts thatmakes up a retro conversion kit for the BMW R1200R,designed to give the bike the look of a ‘70s machine.The company says that once installed the
‘R120R’ kit offers greater leg room for the rider with
increased knee space, and that the conversion canbe undone without any signs of the work havingbeen done.The standard BMW hard luggage can be used, but
Wunderlich also offers Krauser luggage cases tocreate a more authentic look. Additional periodstyled accessories from Wunderlich include a cylinderguard, a lamp protector, a discreet windshield and atank bag made of leather.The Wunderlich R 120 R conversion kit consists of
a tank cover, seat, front fender, rear with taillight andvarious fairing parts.
WUNDERLICH Sinzig,GERMANYTel: +49 (0) 2642 9798 [email protected]
Clover GTSAirbag jacket
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PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT NEWS
THIS new rain jacket from Hevik is 100% water- andwindproof and made from polyester 190T laminatedPVC. It has heat sealed seams, a net internal lining,rear air intakes and elastic adjustment at waist andbottom. Closure at the wrist is with Velcro, and thereare two frontal waterproof pockets. The non-removable hood is foldable at the neck and the jacketalso features reflective fabric inserts. Sizes S to XXXLin black.In addition these black Tiburon gloves are long
gloves made from a soft shell fabric and have aninternal breathable membrane, which is wind- andwaterproof. Other features include Clarino leatherpalm reinforcement and grippy reinforcement atpalm finger tips.Protections on knuckles and finger tips as well as
side protections are made from TPU material.There is also a frontal waterproof zip and fitting
adjustments with Velcro at the back cuff.
HEVIK S.r.l.Brescia, ITALYTel. +39 030 2680 [email protected]
CABERG says the Tourmax is the first flip-upadventure helmet on the market designed for allEnduro and Maxi Enduro owners.The homologated to ECE 22.05 P/J polycarbonate
helmet is made in Italy and equipped with a peakthat automatically moves close tothe visor when opening thechin guard in order tominimise a i rresistance. Tourmax comeswith dual homologation P/J,which allows riding with thechin guard open,guaranteeing safety thanks tothe lever P/J on the left-hand side of the helmet. Thislever when in the J position blocksthe chin guard in the fully open position, stoppingthe chin guard to accidentally close.The helmet is also equipped with the exclusive
Double Visor Tech system that, thanks to the easy touse sun visor, allows riding always with the right lightand in safety. The inner sun visor is anti-scratch, whilethe outer clear visor is also anit-fog thanks to aPinlock double lens. Ventilation is guaranteed by twowide vents placed on the chin guard and on the shell,which are easy to use even with gloves. The air ischannelled through grooves on the inner liner, whichensures perfect ventilation. The lining is completelyremovabla and washable, made from breathable andhypoallergenic fabric for maximum freshness, withreflective inserts at the back of the neck.Available colours are matt black, matt gun metal,
white metal, and in a sport graphic version called“Sonic” with a white base, and also a matt blackbase. Fastening is with a micrometric adjustablebuckle and the weight is 1,600 g +/-50 g.
CABERGAzzano S. Paolo (BG), ITALYTel. +39 035 [email protected]
Suspension upgrades for899 Panigale K-TECH Suspension has a line of performancefront fork products and rear shock absorbersfor the 2014 Ducati 899 Panigale.There are two options available for thestandard Showa BPF forks; the 25SSK opencartridge damping system which has 25mmcontrol pistons and a 14mm piston rod, and a20DDS pressurised closed cartridge systemwhich has 20mm diameter displacing pistonswith 31mm control pistons. Both products aremade from aircraft grade aluminium which ishard anodised for durability and wearprotection.The 35DDS rear shock is a direct replacementfor the standard Sachs unit. It is a five-wayadjustable shock with compression and
rebound damping adjustment, lengthadjustment, spring preload adjustment and aunique ‘By Pass Valve’ adjuster that controlslow speed damping on both the compressionand rebound circuits.
K-TECH SUSPENSIONMoira, Derbyshire, UKTel: +44 (0)1283 [email protected]
20DDS
25SSK
35DDS rear shock
Parka rain jacket &Tiburon Gloves
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CabergTourmaxflip-up
PRODUCT NEWS
Puig launching new accessories for TriumphDaytona 675/R
NEW from Puig for the 2013/14 Triumph Daytona675/R is the Z-Racing screen, which is 30 mm higherthan stock and provides an improved windblastprotection while maintaining aerodynamics.
Its design has been studied by use in a virtual windtunnel and it features a precise fit, mounts with stockhardware and does not require any modification. Italso has a rounded edge and a shadow on the lowerpart of the screen (only on light smoke, colours andclear) to cover bulks and cables behind thespeedometer.
Racing footpegs are available in black and othercolours and have a rotational system to adjust aspreferred and provide an increased grip to improvetouch and confidence when riding, having a precisefit, are sold in pairs and are available for rider and
passenger.The R12 sliders will protect the bike in case of tip
overs. Made of nylon and with rubber on top toprotect rider from knee hits. Supplied with specifichardware for a precise fit and instructions, the pucksare available in different colours.
PUIG HI-TECH PARTSBarcelona, SPAINTel. +34 938 [email protected]
DUE to the high demand for theirinnovative multiClip handlebars, therange and extent of the kits has nowbeen enlarged.
After the development of thethree handlebar versions multiClip Tour, multiClipSport and raceClip, depending on make and model,matching special kits have now been developed tocomprise steelflex brake hoses, clutch and gas pulls,fairings and various holders.
ABM FAHRZEUGTECHNIKBreisach, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)7667 [email protected]
multiClip adjustablehandlebar kits
PRODUCT NEWS
THIS is a new touring jacket characterised by a shortand slim cut, tailored with a precious Egyptiancotton, waterproofed with linseed oil. This procedure,which has more than two hundred years of history,is said to make the jacket resistant to water andmiles.
Together with a Scottish company making waxedcotton since 1864, the perfect combination wascreated, and the result is a classic vintage jacket thatcombines waxed cotton and Spidi’s H2Outwaterproof and breathable membrane.
Features include waterproof coating of linseed oil,removable thermal padding, removable waterproofand breathable H2Out membrane, Step-In-Clothingsystem and EN1621 certified Forcetech protection onshoulders and elbows. The jacket is ready for Back
Warrior back protector and chest and thorax Warriorprotectors.
It has Dynamic vent intakes on the chest, airextractors on the back and five external pockets.Adjustment is by straps on sides and sleeves.
SPIDI SPORTSarego (VI), ITALYTel. +39 0444 [email protected]
EsatechArmour ProZANDONA’S EsatechArmour Pro is a chestprotection system, whichis fully CE approved toEN1621-2/03. The external plate is ahexagonal, nitrile,anti-shockstructure (theEsatech system inthe armour’s name),which is formulatedto absorb the energyof high speed impacts anddissipate it over the wholeprotector’s surface. The internal padding is composed of EVC(Evoluted Viscoelastic Cells), a waterproof,anti-shock material, which is said to have ahigh performance weight to thickness ratio,and is perforated for comfort in warmconditions. The waist closure has a doubleelastic regulation system, for comfort andprotection against backaches. The incorporated backprotector reaches Level2 performance (residualforce 4.6 kN onaverage). The chest protector isremovable, allowing theback protector to beused individually byadding accessory braces,sold separately.
ZANDONACaerano di San Marco (TV), ITALYTel: +39 0423 [email protected]
Fehling accessories forTiger Explorer XC TRIUMPH’S Tiger Explorer XC is the latestmotorcycle to be outfitted by Fehling with a rangeof protection and luggage accessories.
The range of parts for the Tiger begins at thefront of the bike where Fehling has a set of engineprotection bars that cover the engine case. Thesebars can be combined with a second set ofprotectors that wrap around the bike’s lower
fairing panels. Both options are finished in black. At the rear of the Triumph Fehling is offering
both a top case carrier and pannier carries, againfinished in black. The carriers are compatible withGivi/Kappa (Monokey) cases (with an inclusivefastener kit), Hepco & Becker cases/top cases;Junior, Journey, Gobi and Explorer (a lock plate isincluded with the case) and SW-Motech cases/topcases; Trax, Trax Evo and Aero (in combinationwith the original SW-Motech fastener kit).
An option offered by Fehling for its side casecarrier for the Triumph is a retrofit quarter turnfastener, which allows quick mounting. Eachquarter turn fastener is made up of a quarter turnstud, retainer and clip-on.
ERNST FEHLING GMBH & CO.Wickede (Ruhr), GERMANYTel: +49 (0) 2377 [email protected]
The pannier and top case racks from Fehling workwith a wide range of luggage options
The retrofit quarter turn fasteners from Fehlingallow quick removal of its pannier carrier rails
The engine and fairing on the Triumph TigerExplorer XC can be protected with the latestoptions from Fehling
Spidi Worker WaxH2Out jacket
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PRODUCT NEWS
Furygan Vulcain jacket INCLUDED in Furygan’s 2014 clothing rangeis the Vulcain touring jacket, which featuresan outer shell constructed from threematerials, a removable aluminiumlining, a Polymesh technicalinsert, D3O protection,Neoprene inserts, and CEhomologation.The Vulcain’s outer shellis constructed from acombination of threedifferent grades ofpolyester (Ballistic,Mat and Plain) formaximum abrasionresistance. Furtherreinforcement comes fromthe use of the Furygan SkinProtect lining offering reinforcementin terms of tearing and abrasion resistance.There are thermoformed external shells atthe shoulders and Neoprene inserts at thecollar.Rider protection is provided by D3Ohomologated protectors at the elbows,shoulders and back (a 1621-2 level 1 CentralBack type homologated back protectorfitted as standard). The back protectorpocket is compatible with a full back type,level 2 D3O protector, which is available asan option.The removable thermal padded lining hasaluminium inserts at the chest, and isequipped with a high collar and meshpanels at the armpits to ease heat
dissipation. In addition there is an internalPolymesh technical lining, which is
waterproof and breathable.In order to offer comfort in warmer
conditions Furygan has fittedthe Vulcain with its ‘AFS’system of vents with waterrepellent zips on the chestand in the back, which canbe opened to create airflow through the jacket.A second uniqueFurygan feature used onthe Vulcain is the ‘Winterflap’. Inside the garment
on the front as a part of thethermal lining it is stitched on
one side and held by magnets onthe other and can be used as
additional thermal protection against coldin the chest area.Finishing touches on the Vulcain include tenpockets (seven outside including a creditcard holder and three inside featuring amobile phone net pocket), adjusters at thecollar, wrists, hips, waist and arms, aconnecting zip sewn on an elastic belt, andsnap claws for linking the jacket to atrouser belt quickly and easily.
FURYGANNimes, FRANCETel: +33 (0)4 66 38 85 [email protected]
Bodystylerear wheelcoverNEW from Fechter Drive in their Bodystyle range is this“Sports Line Black Edition” rear wheel cover, which ispainted ready to install in universal black matt.
The part has a high quality finish and is made fromABS plastic. Shown here on a Kawasaki Z 800/e.
FECHTER DRIVEWeilheim/Teck, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)7023 [email protected]
THE new Fechter Drive catalogue 2014 is now available, and comprises again the whole range of products for sport and nakedbikes, as well as choppers on 72 pages andincludes the latest bikes of the season
Adjustable rearsets for ZX-6RFIRST launched at the end of 2010, R&G Racing hasnow extended its line of adjustable rearests toinclude two versions for use on the Kawasaki ZX-6R.The rearsets, which fit non-ABS ’07-’13 models, canbe ordered in standard ‘road’ or ‘race’ (one up, fivedown) shift patterns.
Adjustable brake and gear lever positions arepossible via 24 different mounting holes to fine-tunethe footpeg location, offering a choice of 12 separatepositions. Machined from 6082 aluminium, therearsets include footpegs that are specially texturedto ensure maximum grip, and finished in black
anodizing. The kits contain everything needed for
installation, a rear brake light switch (for legal roaduse) and two rear brake master cylinder mountingbrackets; one for the ‘07-’08 model and one for ‘09-onward.
R&G RACINGAlton, Hants, UKTel: +44 (0)1420 [email protected]
Jet helmet Compact from AirohTHE Compact jet helmet has a thermoplasticshell and comes in many graphics.It has a tool-less quick release visor withscratch-resistant treatment, an inner linerwith highly transpiring netting inserts, aswell as a removable and washable innerlining and neck roll, plus removable andwashable cheek pads and Sanitized hygienictreatment for the inner fabrics.The helmet interior is anatomically designedand has a painted and UV-coated outershell.
It features a quick-release retention systemwith micrometric regulation, is available insizes XS to XL and weighs 950 g (=/-50g).
LOCATELLI S.p.AAlmenno S. Bartolomeo (BG), ITALYTel. +39 035 [email protected]
PRODUCT NEWS
WEISE has begun introducing its new clothing linesfor 2014, including an all-season touring jacket, aneon yellow textile jacket, an armoured fashionjacket for women, and waterproof sport gloves.Bora is the name given by Weise to its new
all-season touring jacket, whichfeatures an ISOTEX waterproofand breathable drop lining andremovable 140g thermalquilted lining. Zipped ventilation on
the chest, lower armsand torso can be openedin hot conditions andwarm air can escapethrough the exhaustvent across the back. CEapproved armour isfitted to shoulders,elbows and back, and theBora has four externalwaterproof pockets and a large rear pocket. Available in sizes S–5XL in gun/red.Neon yellow panels and detailing feature on the
updated Hornet II jacket to make the wearer highlyvisible in traffic, and this is enhanced with reflectivepanels on the chest, back and lower arm. Made from tough 600 denier fabric, the Hornet II
features CE approved armour fitted to shoulders,
elbows and back, which uses 600denier fabric in the construction ofits shell. Like the Bora, it featuresa waterproof and breathablelining, storm-flap closure and aremovable thermal lining. Zipped ventilation to chest
and lower arms and anexhaust vent across the backprovide ventilation, whiletwo chest pockets double asadditional vents. There aretwo waterproof pockets atthe waist plus a large rearpocket with zipper closure. TheHornet II comes in sizes S-5XL.
Quilted outer construction is used to make theAscot looks like a ladies fashion jacket on theoutside, while internally it has removable CEapproved armour at shoulders, elbow and back aswell as a detachable 80g lining with fleece backing.It is available in sizes 8-18 in black.The new Shark WP gloves feature a McTex
waterproof, windproof and breathablelining and the McFit technologyfixture system, which is saidto secure the liningwithout stitching so itwon’t twistuncomfortably or pullfree. Made from fullgrain leather, theShark WP gloves havethe Knox SPSscaphoid protectionsystem on the palmsand integrated TPUreinforcement overthe knuckles andfingers. A leather‘bridge’ connects the ring and littlefinger to prevent them bendingapart in an accident, and thegloves have an adjustableVelcro retained strap on thewrist and cuff. Available insizes S-3XL.
FOWLERS / WEISEBristol, Avon, UKTel: +44 (0)117 971 [email protected]
Ascot jacket
Bora jacket
Hornet jacket
CARDO Systems, a specialist in wirelessBluetooth communication systems formotorcycle riders, has brought three newproducts to market for 2014; two newadditions to the Scala Rider line, and amarket-first communication system custom-made for Shoei helmets. Recommended by Shoei, and designedexclusively to fit Shoei’s Neotec, Multitec, XR-1100, J-Cruise, Qwest, RJ-Platinum andHornet-DS helmet models, the Cardo SHO-1consists of two complementing and low-profile units that attach without anymechanical clamps to Shoei helmets. The Cardo SHO-1 incorporates features suchas bike-to-bike intercom between up to nine
riders for a distance of 1.6km, connectivitymodes with mobile phones, wireless receipt ofhigh-fidelity stereo music from smartphonesand compatible MP3 players and more. The Scala Rider G9x is the new top-of-the-range unit in the Scala line-up. It is along-range bike-to-bike communicationsystem that features dual mobile phoneconnection or simultaneous mobile phone andGPS connection, music sharing technology,real-time iPhone battery status notification,additional “One+8” connection via mobilephone and on-the-go battery charging. The scala Rider G9x also includes a hybrid
microphone and replaceable speakers. Thesefeatures appear alongside ‘social’communication capabilities carried over fromthe Scala Rider G9 model, such as full-duplexintercom conferencing between four riders upto 1.6 km range, intercom toggling betweennine riders and click-to-link for spontaneousconnections and a variety of entertainmentand music options. A new addition to the Scala Rider Q-Series isthe Scala Rider Qz, which has been designedfor motorcyclists who usually travel alone. TheQz includes hands-free mobile phone and GPSconnectivity options, music via A2DP or MP3players and access to the exclusive CardoCommunity platform.
CARDO SYSTEMSPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USATel: +1 412 788 [email protected]
The Cardo SHO-1 is custom made foruse in Shoei helmets
The Scala rider Qz, designed for solo riders, is anew addition to the Scala Rider Q-Series
Weise launches 2014 range
Cardo launches Shoei-specific systemThe Scala Rider G9x is the new top-of-the-range unit in the Scala line-up
Shark WP glove
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
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PRO GUIDE
MIVV exhaustsfor Ninja 300
KAWASAKI’S Ninja 300 is the latest bike to be ableto benefit from the increased performance offered byMIVV exhaust systems.
Two designs are being made available; the TondoGP and Suono. The Tondo GP is a full system, whichincludes a silencer in a choice of carbon fibre, blacksteel or titanium. The Suono is also available in black
steel, as well as the option of stainless steel.
MIVVSant’ Omero (TE), ITALYTel: +39 0861 8120 [email protected]
Tondo GP exhaust
Suono exhaust
EXHAUST GUIDE
GPR exhaustsfor CB500 FGPR has launched a range of pipes forHonda’s 2013 CB 500 F. The range includesseveral slip-on options and a full exhaustsystem.Slip-on options include the GPE Evo andSportcan, while full systems are theDeeptome, Fastcan and Powercross and theThunderslash line with a dual exit. All linesexcept Thunderslash are provided withEuropean Homologation for road use and allsilencers have a dual removable db killersystem for racing use.
GPRCerro al Lambro (MI), ITALYTel: +39 02 [email protected]
Arrow exhausts for CRF 450 RARROW has redesigned its exhaust options for theHonda CRF 450 R to allow them to work with the2014 model of the motorbike. The changes to theexhausts include the collectors now having aresonating chamber, said to give better results interms of torque release and in keeping noise undercontrol with no side-effects on performance.
Exhausts options in the range include the Thundersilencers (left and right) in titanium with carbon endcap, fitting both original and Arrow collectors;Thunder silencers (left and right) in aluminium withstainless steel end caps, to fit both original and Arrowcollectors; Thunder silencers (left and right) inaluminium with carbon end cap to fit both original
and Arrow collectors; a titanium collector to fit bothArrow and original silencers; and a stainless steelcollector to fit both Arrow and original silencers.
ARROW SPECIAL PARTSSan Giustino (PG), ITALYTel: +39 0758 [email protected]
Giannelli KTM exhaustGIANNELLI now has a replacement performanceexhaust available for KTM’s 1190 Adventure andAdventure R models. The new silencers areoffered in a choice of aluminium or titanium,with both versions featuring a carbon end cap. Giannelli also has a stainless steel collectoravailable, which will work with both the OEexhaust and its own performance options.
GIANNELLI SILENCERSSelci di San Giustino (PG), ITALYTel: +39 0758 [email protected]
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USAParts Unlimited (608) 758-1111Hap Jones (408) 432-1918TEC Dist. (800) 356-0043
Newcomb Southeast(803) 732-5135
M.A.P. Ent. (727) 381-1151KK Motorcycle Supply
(800) 543-9638Suncoast Cycle Ent.
(727) 725-3664Canada
Parts Canada (403) 250-6611Motovan Motorsport
(450) 449-3903Kimpex Action (519) 659-0508
GermanyGrossewaechter
0049 (0)5225859256UK
P.D.Q. Motorcycle0044 1628667644Australia
Serco 07 38232833Netherlands
Motorcycle Storehouse BV0031 (0)50 303 9771
MotoPro Sport 0031 (0)599 633 000Japan
Wellington MotoFrance
Bihr Racing 0033 389673639
www.barnettclutches.com
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Distributors of TECMATEretail chargers
TecMate (International) SA BELGIUM www.tecmate-int.comTEL: 0032 (0)16 805440 FAX: 0032 (0)16 805441
AUSTRALIA - A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTS
T. (61) 7 3806 1800 [email protected]
AUSTRIA -SCHUMOTO KG
T. (43)(732)757080 [email protected]
BELGIUM - BIKE DESIGN BVBA
T. (32)(52) 453361 [email protected]
CROATIA - PICCILO RACING D.O.O.
T. (385)(21)325677 [email protected]
CYPRUS - J.L. MOTORACE LTD (MOTORCYCLE)
T. (357)(22)752234 [email protected]
CZECH REP. - MOTOSERVIS DEYL
T. (420)606 460 579 [email protected]
DENMARK - NELLEMAN & DREWSEN APS
T. (45)(8743) 5433 [email protected]
ESTONIA - OÜ HELADORA LLC
T. (372) 5285672 [email protected]
FINLAND - OY BRANDT A/B
T. (358)(9)895501 [email protected]
FRANCE - MORACO SAS
T. (33)(3)85 51 45 30 [email protected]
GERMANY - ECON WERKST.-AUSRÜSTUNGS
T. (49)(2689) 928747 [email protected]
GERMANY - HERMANN HARTJE GMBH
T. (49)(42) 51 811 273 [email protected]
GERMANY - LANGENSCHEIDT GMBH
T. (49)23 63 36 18-0 [email protected]
GERMANY - PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH
T. (49)(40)248 277 0 [email protected]
GERMANY - SCHÜLLER MOTORRADTEILE
T. (49)(6245)994 79 10 [email protected]
GREAT BRITAIN - PROBIKE SHADOWFAX
T. (44)(1604)660555 [email protected]
GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS
T. (44)(1256)704909 [email protected]
GREECE - EKON TEKNIC
T. (30)(210)9221500 [email protected]
HOLLAND - HOCOPARTS B.V.
T. (31)(342) 412290 [email protected]
HUNGARY - DOVER KFT
T. (36)(1)2392202 [email protected]
ICELAND - NITRO SPORT EHF.
T. (354)-55 74 848 [email protected]
IRELAND -
INTERCONTINENTAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED
T. (353)(1)8344 289 [email protected]
ISRAEL - A.E. MOTORCYCLE
T. (972)(50)271923 [email protected]
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THE 10th ACEM annualconference in Brussels (January29th) was titled "A GlobalVision for the Powered Two-Wheeler market" - the focuswas on the opportunities andbarriers for Europeanmotorcycle and componentmanufacturers seeking tocompensate for lost domesticEuropean sales through accessto international markets.ACEM (the Motorcycle IndustryEuropean Association) attractedmore than 130 attendeesrepresenting businesses, EUpolicy makers and nationaladministrations. The discussionsaddressed the challenges facedby the motorcycle sector in the
EU, the opportunities created byemerging economies and howEU trade and industrial policycan effectively support thesector. ACEM presented provisional2013 statistics for the poweredTwo-Wheeler (PTW) sector. Thefigures clearly showed that themotorcycle industry still faces acritical situation with sales andregistrations of PTWs goingdown for six consecutive years(between 2008 and 2013), withhistorically large SouthernEuropean PTW markets such asItaly, France, Spain and Greecehaving been severely hit by thefinancial and economic crisis. ACEM's thesis is that while new
business opportunities forEuropean motorcycle andcomponent producers arearising in emerging markets(such as China, India andVietnam), with somesuccessfully establishingoperations in emerginginternational markets, they andmany others remain concernedabout critical regulatoryobstacles such as excessiveimport duties and otherstrategic non-tariff barriers. As the President of ACEMStephan Schaller (CEO BMWMotorrad) pointed out“emerging economies offerenormous opportunities forgrowth, unfortunately market
conditions are not always fairfor European businesses”. ACEM say that "theharmonisation of technicalregulations across regions isessential. The adoption ofglobal standards, particularlywithin the framework of UNECE[United Nations EconomicCommission for Europe,Geneva], would significantlyimprove the overallcompetitiveness of themotorcycle industry."ACEM say that the EU needs tofocus on reinforcing "Europe’smanufacturing base fully in linewith the Commission’s recentcommunication on a EuropeanIndustrial Renaissance."However, ACEM fears that to besuccessful, this process must"take into account the specificconditions of extra-EUdeveloping economies, whichrepresent today around 90% ofthe world’s market." ACEM says it supports a globalvision for the PTW market, onein which "adequate regulatoryand trade conditions benefitboth industry and consumers."As ACEM President StephanSchaller went on to say“industrial policy must comprisesmart and harmonisedregulations, access to themarkets, and fair competition.ACEM will continue to closelywork with EU Institutions topromote and achieve thisimportant objective”. ACEM membership consists of
ACEM calls for globally harmonisedstandards and elimination of "trade-disruptive environments"
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The 10th annual ACEM Conference was moderated by Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Executive of the European Policy Centre,and included contributions from (left to right) Bernd Lange, MEP; Wim van de Camp, MEP; Jacques Compagne, ACEMsecretary General; Stephan Schaller, ACEM President (BWM Motorrad President); Peter Balas, Deputy Director Generalat the European Commission’s Directorate General for Trade; Carlo Pettinelli, European Commission's Director forIndustrial Policy and Economic Analysis
