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According to the mostrecent data released byACEM, the Brussels based

internat ional motorcycleindustry trade association(Association des ConstructeursEuropéens de Motocycles), totalmotorcycle and mopedregistrat ions combinedincreased by 5.6% in EU marketsin 2015, to 1,210,534 units, withmotorcycle registrations drivinggrowth at +10.3 percent,885,018 units.The largest PTW market was Francewith 242,885 units registered,although that is one of the fewEuropean markets were sales are stillin decline at -3.4% compared to2014.That said, the decline in motorcyclesales in France has stopped with themarket there 'flat' for the year(actually -0.1 percent) at 153,239units.That makes France Europe's secondlargest motorcycle market, with Italythe largest at 171,952 units, which isa healthy +9.9 percent over 2014.Total new PTW registrations in Italywere +6.3 percent (196,571 units).

Germany is Europe's third largestmarket with 151,661 motorcyclesregistered (+7.1 percent) out of atotal of 181,510 units (+3.2 percent).Spain is Europe's fourth largestmotorcycle market, and fastestgrowing of the major markets inpercentage terms, at +18.9 for theyear (total PTWs sales there were

+17.6 percent at 148,488 units), withthe UK Europe's fifth largest market at105,358 units, which is +15.5 percentgrowth over 2014 (total PTWregistrations in the UK were +12.7percent, 114,752 units).The trend towards more expensivelarger displacement machines is goodnews for the manufacturers and theirdealers, but the continuing weakness

in the moped market remains aconcern with EU-wide registrations (-5.5 percent for the year at 325,516units).The largest market for mopeds wasFrance (89,646 mopeds, -8.7%),followed by The Netherlands (65,932mopeds, +4.9%), Poland (30,430mopeds, -25.3%), Germany (29,849mopeds, -12.7%), and Italy (24,619mopeds, -13.2%). Spain was the only large Europeanmarket in which moped registrationsactually increased in 2015 with +7.8percent growth (15,956 units). Commenting on the trends in theEuropean motorcycle and mopedmarket, ACEM Secretary GeneralAntonio Perlot said: "We will still needto wait until July 2016 to assesswhether this is a real recovery, but thesector seems to have regainedmomentum in 2015. "This was a very positive year for theindustry, with registrations increasingin most European countries,particularly in the largest marketssuch as Italy, Germany, Spain and theUnited Kingdom.

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United Kingdom: motorcycle registrations +15.59 percent for 2015 ........................................................Page 8

Italian registrations +14 percent in 2015..........................................................................................................................................Page 9

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4 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016

The mountain of market data that has been released since thelast edition of IDN - data for the full year 2015 - makes goodreading, at last! The good news is that with ACEM confirmingEU motorcycle registrations growth of over 10 percent, andthis being the second year of growth, we can now confidently

say that the demand for PTWs is finally headed in the right direction.That said, since the market's nadir in 2013 was a "tale of two halves" (the firstsix months of market decline was followed by the first indications that the bottomof the curve had been reached), Antonio Perlot of ACEM is right to suggest thatthe market still needs to wait until mid-year 2016 before getting too excited.The significance of that will be that if the early results being seen already for thisyear continue, then by July this year we will have seen, orshould have seen, some 36 months of stability andsteadily accelerating growth, since registrations reachedtheir low-point in the summer of 2013.Although the pattern so far has been far from universallypositive everywhere, with some markets still seeingmonthly or quarterly fluctuations in 2015, and some(France and Austria for example) appearing to be laggingbehind the rest of the EU, overall we are in a better placenow than at any stage since the start of the downturn in2008. Although markets such as France and Austriaappear to be locked into their own cycle and trail, withthe recovery being seen elsewhere by two or three years,at least the trends there are also now positive - by theend of 2015 both markets appeared to have reached orwere close to reaching their own low-points.

Of course while good news of this kind is much needed, the context in whichit needs to be analysed is of the utmost importance. The wider economicindicators, globally, aren't universally positive at this time - there is much

talk of softening consumer demand worldwide and signals that more economicinstability could be only a matter of months away.Indeed, though we have seen aggregate growth in new motorcycle registrationsin the EU of nearly 20 percent in the past two years, that means we have still lostmore than 40 percent of a market that in 2007 was at peak-cycle only in thecontext of another decline that had set in at the end of the last century.As BMW Motorrad supremo Stephan Schaller was careful to point out in hiskeynote speech at the ACEM conference in September last year, ours remains anindustry that, in total PTW terms, has lost half of its sales in less than a decade,and that if anyone thinks it will only take four or five years to get that back, orthat it will look, smell and taste the same as it used to when and if it does comeback, then they are likely to be very disappointed.Demographic changes, social upheaval and continuing economic uncertaintymean that the motorcycle industry, dealers, manufacturers and parts, accessoryand apparel vendors are all going to have to continue to work very hard indeedto sustain the present return to growth if the industry is to substantially eat intothat market loss any time soon.The motorcycle industry has some wonderful assets - ones that would be theenvy of many consumer markets - the long-term passion and commitment of its

hard-core customer base, the marketability of its product offerings (their"sexiness"), and the resulting lifestyle options they give, the increasing recognitionthat two wheels are good for urban mobility and potentially better for theenvironment than most other motorised alternatives - all these are "good things",but almost above all the market's ability to innovate its way into a viable futureand respond quickly to public taste and opinion makes our industry unique amongspecialty leisure and transport spending choice options.

Innovation was the theme of last year's ACEM conference, and that has alwaysbeen a hallmark of the motorcycle industry throughout its history. It has neverstood still - it has always responded to consumer needs and to technology.

In the course of the thirty years up to the recent downturn the industry changedcompletely - it saw what we now refer to as the "Japanesesuperbike revolution", it saw the advent of ever morestringent regulations, the development of technology suchas fuel injection and the use of ever lighter materials - allof which resulted in the market of the 'naughties' beingunrecognisable from the market of the fifties, sixties andseventies.So too the "lost decade" of the downturn has seen radicalchanges in consumer attitudes towards transport ingeneral and to the expectations they have of themotorcycle ownership and riding experience.In just the same way that the protests of 'Detroit' overlaminated windshields, seat belts and roll cages wereeventually consigned to the dustbin of naivety, so too theriders entering the market now are concerned about safety,

are concerned about environmental footprints and are concerned for their creaturecomforts and the ergonomics of the products they are being invited to buy - in away that was unheard of thirty years ago.There is no doubt that our industry can and will embrace these changes asopportunities, it is already doing so, but let nobody think that continuing to do sowill be an easy ride, and let nobody think that we have any kind of divine right tosuccess.

All success is hard earned. The turn-around we have seen so far has involvedmost businesses in considerable pain and much re-building of their productofferings, whether it be motorcycles or parts and accessories. It has seen

dealerships - franchised and independent - having to endure a decline that wasout of tune with the years of experience they had and hard work that had beenput in, and there is more of that ahead for all concerned.However, an aggregate growth of nearly 20 percent in two years is a robustfoundation for the future.

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A robust foundation for the future

EU MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATIONSYear Units % change2015 885,018 +10.862014 798,328 +7.902013 739,886 -11.132012 833,512 -11.012011 935,562 -9.092010 1,029,160 -13.202009 1,185,659 -16.102008 1,413,209 -7.312007 1,524,602 +4.24

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According to the latest data releasedby the motorcycle trade association inSpain (ANESDOR), the motorcyclemarket there was up by +26.96percent in January at 8,637 units (from6,803 in January 2015).In moped terms the Spanish marketwas +2.82 percent in January (984units), and for total PTWs the marketwas +23.55 percent at 9,621 units.ANESDOR announced last month thatit expected the strong growth seen in2015 to continue with total PTWregistrations for 2016 reaching some162,000 units, which would be furthergrowth of around 9 percent from the148,000 units sold in 2015 - 131,595of which were motorcycles (+19.55percent over 2014).At the time, Jose Maria Riano, theGeneral Secretary of ANESDOR, hadsaid that "2015 was a very positiveyear for the sector in Spain", and thatin looking beyond the statistics "the

motorcycle is clearly the choice oftransport for millions of citizens inSpain, especially for their dailycommute - PTWs are a major solutionfor mobility in Spain, reducing traveltimes between 50 and 70 percent, andreducing congestion and pollution".

Pointing to the greater age of the PTWfleet in Spain than is the case inneighbouring and nearby countries, hehad again repeated his call for greatergovernment support for the sector,"the average age of PTWs in Spain is14.7 years. Despite the growth in new

registrations the fleet actually agedfurther in 2015 - pointing to a stronggrowth in the total motorcycle parkhere. We believe that a review of thefinancial framework in which the PTWindustry operates is needed in Spain,and that simplifying driving licenseswould also favour fleet renewal".Honda led the way in Spain in marketshare terms in 2015 (21,845 units),followed by Yamaha, Kymco, Piaggioand Suzuki. The top selling model inSpain in 2015 was Kymco's Agility City125 (5,825 units), followed byHonda's SH 125 and Kymco's SuperDink 125. The top selling largedisplacement machine in Spain in2015 was Kawasaki's Z 800 (2,228units).Catalonia in North Eastern Spain is thestrongest regional market, accountingfor 27.5 percent of registrations in2015, followed by Andalucia (19.5percent).

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4,000

6,000

Spanish registrations - January 2016

Total PTW MOTORCYCLE

7,78

7

9,62

1

6,80

3

8,63

7UN

ITS

+23.55%+26.96%

2015 2016

8,000

10,000

12,000

Spanish motorcycle registrations up bynearly +27 percent for January 2016

Per Johansson, CEO of McRF, theSwedish motorcycle tradeassociation, says he is lookingforward to "continued growth,building on the positive resultsseen in 2015 as we headtowards a market in which weestimate that around 12,000motorcycles is a natural level".For the full year 2015motorcycle sales were up by+14.4 percent at 9,424 units,with Mopeds +22.8 percent at10,635 units and all categoriesof MotoCross models worth anadditional 2,707 - putting theSwedish market at 22,766 totalPTWs.In related powersports vehicleterms the Swedish market wasworth 7,198 ATVs in 2015 (+9.9percent), 5,840 snowmobiles(+16.7 percent) and 2,911'Quadricycles' (+13.4 percent)for a combined totalmotorcycle, PTW andpowersports vehicle market of38,715 units.Low volume statistics releasedfor January already shows themotorcycle sector at +92.2percent for the first month of2016, with mopeds +72.4percent and ATVs +12.9

percent.Johansson went on to say thatpent-up demand is fuellinggrowth, with Sweden's lowinterest rates and high levels ofemployment adding to thepositive outlook.He also reports that this year'sMCMassan motorcycle fair atGothenburg at the end ofJanuary saw an increasedattendance of 45,634 visitors -up by some 2,500 over 2014 -demonstrating that demand inSweden is strong andincreasing."Our focus on creating interestamong young people had agreat impact in Gothenburg,with 1,255 young people under19 years taking advantage of

the opportunity to come intothe fair for free during the firsttwo days. They were treated totest drives, excitement in theAction Hall, and they were ableto get expert advice on how toget a license and training inSweden."Over 900 people took testrides on new models, many ofthem more than once – and wethink there were some 1,800test rides taken in total duringthe four days of the expo, withthose without a license able totry to run for the first timeunder the guidance of highlyqualified instructors".Next year's show will be inStockholm from 26th to 29thJanuary 2017.

Swedish motorcycle sales+14.4 percent for 2015


Dutchmotorcyclesales +9.5percent in 2015

According to ACEM data, the Dutchmotorcycle market was up by +9.5percent in 2015 with trade associationdata (RAI Vereniging) putting totalnew motorcycle registrations at11,345 units for the year.New moped registrations were up by+9 percent at 17,914. Due to the highnumber of 'Pedelecs' and increasingnumbers of e-bikes of various kindsbeing sold in The Netherlands,together with a strong three-wheelerand quadricycle market, ACEM putsthe total PTW and related powersportsvehicle market there at 77,619 units in2015, which is up by +5.5 percent over2014.The largest motorcycle sector in TheNetherlands is the Street/Naked sector,which accounts for around 29 percentof the Dutch market, with Off-Road/Enduro models taking another28 percent of sales.BMW is market share leader in TheNetherlands (1,808 units sold there in2015 - 614 of them were the R1200GS), followed by Yamaha (1,690 units- the MT-09 was their top seller),followed by Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda,Harley-Davidson, KTM, Ducati andTriumph.

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The Europe-wide recovery in motorcycleregistrations was reflected inSwitzerland last year with MotoSuisse,the motorcycle industry tradeassociation in Switzerland, reportingthat the market there saw sales grow by+17.10 percent for the 12 months toDecember 2015 with a 20-year recordof 27,306 new units registered.Some 75% of those were largedisplacement motorcycles of 500cc+(21,747 machines, an increase of+14.2% over the previous year).In total PTW terms Yamaha was marketleader, selling 10,310 units (+9.15percent), with Honda second, followedby BMW, Vespa, Harley-Davidson,

Kawasaki and KTM; Suzuki dropped to11th and were down by nearly 27percent year-on-year.In motorcycle terms Yamaha wereleader, up by +44.79 percent over 2014at 4,975 units, with BMW second

(+14.46 percent), followed by Harley-Davidson (-2.31 percent), Honda (-8.68 percent), Kawasaki(+31.09 percent), KTM (+13.07percent), Ducati (+34.60 percent),Triumph and Suzuki, whose motorcyclesales were +15.14 percent inSwitzerland in 2015.The top selling motorcycle inSwitzerland in 2015 was Yamaha's MT-07, followed by their MT-09, the BMWR 1200 GS, the Ducati Scrambler andYamaha's MT-09 Tracer variant.Kawasaki's Z 800 was sixth best seller,followed by BMW's R nine T, and the H-D Breakout.In total PTW terms the Swiss market was

+9.15 percent at 48,813 units - a thirdconsecutive year of growth. Scooter sales increased slightly at +0.5percent compared to 2014, 21,507units with 61 percent of them 125cc.Yamaha was top brand, followed byHonda, Vespa and Sym. The VespaPrimavera 125 was the best sellingscooter.The 'Quad' market in Switzerland is oneof Europe's largest, worth 1,600 units in2015 (+22.06 percent), with Kymco thetop selling brand, followed by Can-Am,Yamaha and Polaris fourth in the marketwhere their European headquarters isbased.www.motosuisse.ch

Swiss motorcycle market +17.10 percent in 2015

The latest data released by themotorcycle trade associationin Austria (arge2Rad) showsthe decline in the motorcyclemarket there to be slowing. Astrong final quarter of 2015(in percentage terms)completed an improvingquarterly trend that has leftthe number of new motorcycleregistrations for the year

marginally up at +0.24 percent(12,551 units).In total PTW terms the marketsaw a -4.19 percent decline in2015 (38,766 units), but theoverall trend is headed in theright direction after a very badstart to 2015.The ACEM data for 2015 putsthe Austrian market in 9thplace in overall EU terms, but

confirms the continuingdifficulties seen in mostEuropean markets when itcomes to moped sales, withthe Austrian market - 7.9percent over 2014 (13,499mopeds registered in 2015).Motorcycle market shareleader in Austria is BMW,followed by KTM in their homemarket, Yamaha, Harley-

Davidson, Honda, Ducati,Suzuki, Kawasaki and Triumph.In total PTW terms Vespa istop-brand, followed by KTM,Honda and Yamaha.www.arge2rad.at

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The latest data released by themotorcycle industry trade associationin the UK (MCIA) shows that newmotorcycle registrations there forDecember were up by +14.33 percent(4,556 units - the best Decemberfigure in the UK for nearly a decade)and +15.59 percent for the year(104,813 units).In total PTW terms, December was+16.68 percent (5,177 units), and thetotal PTW market in the UK was+12.72 percent for the year (114,160units). Total moped sales in the UKwere down by -11.8 percent in 2015(10,598 units).The 'Naked' s ty le (+26.9percent/30,108 units) and AdventureSport sectors (+26.8 percent/16,653units) were the strongest growthmarkets in the UK in 2015, withtraditional Touring models the primaryloser in the UK in 2015 (15.7 percent).Custom style bikes were up by +14.1percent (9,270 units) for the year inthe UK, with Supersport models +11.6percent for the year (13,320 units) and

trails/enduro style models +13.3percent (5,581 units).In displacement terms, as elsewhere inEurope, the fastest growing sector ofthe market in the UK is the'middleweight' 651 - 1000cc market,

which was +24.9 percent in 2015.Scooter sales in the UK (31,570 units)were basically 'flat' in 2015 at +0.9percent.Honda were market share leaders inthe UK in December, selling 918 units;

followed by Yamaha, Lexmoto, BMW,KTM, Kawasaki, Triumph, Piaggio,Suzuki and Ducati.The UK 'bike park' is now said to standat 1.2 million units - a figure that hasremained largely static since 2011;34,600 people passed the motorcyclerider test in the UK in 2014/15 - whichis some 4,000 more than in theprevious 12 months, and the MCIAsays that some 4.6 billion km (2.8billion miles) were ridden on twowheels on the roads in the UK in 2014- a figure that has remained largelystatic since 2011.40,000

80,000

120,000

UK registrations - 2015

20152014

114,

160

101,

277

104,

813

90,6

79

UN

ITS

+12.72%

+15.59%

MOTORCYCLETOTAL PTW

160,000

UK motorcycle registrations +15.59 percent for 2015

Japanese made motorcycle exports toEurope -3.65 percent for 2015The latest data release byJAMA, the automotive tradeassociation that includesrepresentation of Japanesemotorcycle manufacturersamong its membership, showsexports of Japanese mademotorcycles of 250cc+ toEurope in December at +31.17percent (22,397 units) but at -3.65 percent (151,715 units) forthe whole of 2015.Although down on 2014(157,462 units), it remains animprovement on 2012 (147,377)and 2013 (130,455), butcomparison with 2007 (420,601units) and 2008 (326,176) showsjust how badly the recession hitand changed the Japanesemotorcycle manufacturerdynamic in Europe.The increasing number of unitsbeing made by the Japanesebrands elsewhere in Asia, the USand South/Central America goessome way to explaining thedata, though the majority ofhigher value largerdisplacement machines are stillmade in Japan with theiroverseas factories primarilyengaged in making and selling

scooters and smaller capacityunits in 'emerging' markets(where import tariffs are high)and in making ATV/UTV units -especially in the United States,where demand for suchmachines is strongest.In total PTW export terms (allcapacities of powered twowheelers), Europe received23,981 units in December, up by+28.85 percent over December2014 and 170,746 units for thewhole of 2015, which is downby -2.16 percent over 2014.The US market continues to beeven more problematic for the

Japanese manufacturers thanEurope has been, with 250cc+exports of Japanese made units-38.23 percent in December(7.740 units) and -33.77 percentfor 2015 (79.942 units). Thatrepresents a dramatic decline inthe past 10 years; in 2006America received 436,874250cc+ units from the Japanesefactories, 331,978 in 2007 and265,198 in 2008 - with amassive drop to 126,602 in2009.Total PTW exports worldwidewere 417,709 units in 2015,which is down by -10.28 percent

compared to 2014. Total worldwide Japanesemanufacturer motorcycleproduction (domestic Japaneseand 'international' productioncombined) is on the increasethough, with this year's annualtotal expected to be higher thanthe 597,058 units produced bythem in 2014 (563,309 units in2013). However, in 2007 forexample, prior to the globaleconomic downturn, theJapanese manufacturers wereproducing more than doublethat figure at 1,676,097 unitsworldwide.

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100,000

150,000

200,000

Japanese Exports to Europe - 2015

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170,

746

TOTAAL PT

174,

507

CYCLE

151,

715

MOTORCC

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462

UN

ITS

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115,

099

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162,

554

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42

120,

699

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-33.77%UN

ITS

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50,000

100,000

150,000

200,000

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The latest data released by themotorcycle industry tradeassociation in Italy (ANCMA,Milan) shows new motorcycleregistrations there forDecember up marginally on lowvolumes - 1,612 units put themarket up by +1.45 for the finalmonth of the year.For the full year 2015 newmotorcycle registrations wereup by +14.36 percent on 62,449units - compared to 54,607units in 2014.In total PTW terms Decemberwas +13.95 percent (4,893units), and the total PTWmarket in Italy in 2015 +9.54percent for the 12 months(171,043 units).The top selling motorcycle inItaly in 2015 was the BMW R1200 GS (3,222 units), followedby Yamaha's MT-09 Tracer(2,618 units), the DucatiScrambler 800 (2,476), Honda'sNC 700/750 X (2,292 units) andBMW’s R 1200 GS Adventure(2,006 units).Honda own all three of the topspots in the Italian Scooter

market with over 22,101 oftheir SH 150/125/300 variantssold in 2015.Piaggio's Beverley 300 was thefourth best selling scooter(6,168 units), followed by theKymco Agility 125 R16 (4,598units).

Naked style bikes (+33.46percent), Sport bike models(+17.46 percent) and Touringmodels (+21.24 percent) werethe main growth sectors in Italyin 2015, with, as elsewhere inEurope, the strongest growth inmotorcycle displacement terms

coming in the 751-1000ccmarket (+8.16 percent) and501-600cc power band (+5.37percent).July was the strongest salesmonth in Italy, followed byJune, April and May; over 72percent of total PTW sales weremade by the end of July in Italyin 2015 with motorcycles(62,449 units out of 171,043total PTWs) constituting 36.5percent of unit volume in Italyin 2015.Update January 2016 - newmotorcycle registrations in Italyin January were +29.01 percentover January 2015 with 4,910units sold; total PTWregistrations were +19.27percent at 11,028 units.Honda's new CRF 1000 AfricaTwin was the top-sellingmotorcycle (505 units),followed by BMW’s R 1200 GSand Yamaha's MT-09 Tracer andtheir T-Max 500. The 751-1000cc and Enduro sectors continueto see the strongest growth inItaly, up by +54.35 and +52.58percent respectively.

According to the latest data releasedby the motorcycle industry tradeassociation in Germany (IVM, Essen),new motorcycle registrations inDecember were up by +12.83 percenton low volumes (2,647 units), leavingthe German market with a healthy+5.59 percent growth for the full year(102,235 units) - the best Germanmarket performance since 2009.In total PTW terms December was upby +48.30 percent (4,750 units) inGermany and is +7.07 percent (at150,550 units) for the year-to-date -the best annual market performance inGermany since 2008.The top-selling motorcycle in Germanyin 2015 was BMW’s R 1200 GS (7,225units), followed by Yamaha's MT-07(3,184 units) and BMW’s R nineT(2,650 units), with the Kawasaki ER-6nfourth and Yamaha MT-09 fifth.Seven out of the top 20 best sellingmotorcycles in Germany last year wereBMW models.The top-sel l ing motorcyc lemanufacturer in Germany in 2015 wastherefore BMW with 16.14 percent

market share (24,293 units, +5.65percent compared to 2014), withYamaha second with 13.25 percent ofthe German motorcycle market(19,953 units, +25.97 percent) andHonda third with 11.66 percent marketshare (17,550 units, -3.19 percent) ontheir 2014 market share.KTM are fourth with a +8.62 percentmarket share (12,978 units), which isup by 6.89 percent on their 2014 share,with Kawasaki fifth (7.13 percentshare, 10,730 units, up by +6.89percent on 2014) and Harley-Davidsonsixth with a 6.55 percent share (9,857units, down -6.82 percent). Piaggio aresixth (down by -2.56 percent); Suzukieighth (+14.26 percent); Ducati ninth(up by a massive +23.54 percent,selling 5,751 units, 1,662 of whichwere Scramblers); and Triumph tenth (-10.71 percent, 5,009 units).January 2016 Update - Germanmarket data released forJanuary 2016 shows motorcycleregistrations up by +25.23percent on low volumes (2,477units), with the BMW R1200 GS

the top-seller (201 units), withHonda's new CRF 1000 AfricaTwin straight in at second bestseller (182 units in January);BMW was market share leadertaking 15.81 percent of theGerman market in January,though that was actually downfrom the near 20 percent theytook in January 2015, withHonda second (13.23 percent),

KTM third (10.68 percent),Yamaha fourth (10.46 percent)and Harley-Davidson fifth (8.19percent). Total new PTWregistrations were +2.11 percentin January at 3,491 units. Endurobikes were the biggest gainersin Germany in January - thesector was worth 35 percent ofthe German market at +24percent over January 2015.

German motorcycle registrations+5.59 percent for 2015

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100,000

150,000

200,000German registrations - 2015

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ITS

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550

140,

609

RCYCLEMOTORR

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235

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23

+5.59%

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100,000

150,000

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141

171,

043U

NIT

S

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200,000

54,6

07

62,4

49

MOTORCYCLE

+9.54%

+14.36%

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Yamaha +9.42 percentunits in EuropeYamaha Motor Co., Ltd. hasannounced the results for its 2015consolidated accounting year. The company reports total powersportsvehicle (motorcycle, scooter and ATV)unit sales of 209,000 units in Europe,which is +9.42 percent on the 191,000units reported for 2014 - making 2015sales in Europe worth 136.185 bn. yen(+13.4 percent).In North America Yamaha reports89,000 units, which is 12.66 percentup, with Asia worth 4,286,000 units,which is some -11 percent in unit termsthere, putting their worldwide total at5,218,000 units for the year (-0.1

percent).Global net sales of motorcycle productswere 1,016 billion yen (an increase of+38.4 billion yen/+3.9% comparedwith the previous full fiscal year), andoperating income was 31.9 billion yen(an increase of 9.0 billion yen/39.1%compared with the same period in theprevious fiscal year).Unit sales increased in developedmarkets such as North America, Europeand in Japan, sales of large motorcycleproducts increased, while scooter salesdecreased. Unit sales in emerging markets such asVietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan

increased, but decreased in Indonesia,Brazil and China. Net sales increased thanks to theeffects of new products such as the MTseries and increased sales of productsin the higher price range. Operatingincome also increased, with factorsgenerating increased income, such asthe effects of scale, product mix andcost reductions compensating fornegative factors such as increases indevelopment costs and currencydepreciation in emerging markets.Total corporate net sales were 1,615.4billion yen, an increase of +94.1 billionyen (+6.2%) compared with the same

period the previous fiscal year.Operating income was 120.4 billionyen, an increase of +33.2 billion yen(+38.0%) compared with the previousfiscal year.Motorcycle unit sales increased inVietnam, the Philippines and Taiwan,but were down in Indonesia, Brazil andChina.Yamaha says that its forecasts fordemand in the next fiscal year (toDecember 31st 2016) for its majorbusinesses are for a solid businessclimate to continue in developedmarkets, and for the unstable situationto continue in emerging markets

World Ducati Week 2016

This year's "World DucatiWeek" (WDW) is confirmedfor 1st to 3rd July at theMarco Simoncelli MisanoWorld Circuit at Misano, nearRimini on Italy's AdriaticCoast.This ninth edition of the WDWis slated as a celebration ofDucati's 90th anniversary - 90years since the Ducati storybegan on 4 July 1926 whenthe three brothers Adriano,Bruno and Marcello CavalieriDucati, assisted by theirfather Antonio, founded theSocietà Scientifica RadioBrevetti Ducati company.

In 2014 there was a record-breaking turn-out at theglobal Ducati gathering withover 65,000 attendeescoming from five continentsand as many as 56 countriesfrom all over the world."Ducatisti" joined the eventfrom the USA, Europe,Australia, Russia and India aswell as Brazil, China, Malaysiaand even Gabon, Iceland andNepal - "all united by theirpassion for Ducati bikes. Onlyan event like this brings outthe best of Desmodromicpassion".www.ducati.com

Italian suspension specialist Marzocchihas been saved from liquidation. American owner Tenneco (the $8.4 bnturnover owner of Monroe shocks andother automotive interests) had beenintending to close the business, butItalian automotive engineer VRM S.p.A.,also based near Bologna, has acquiredthe business for an undisclosed sum in adeal brokered by local government andtrade union officials.VRM is a precision engineering companywith chassis component contracts withthe likes of BMW, Ducati and MV Agustaamong others. The deal does not include

Marzocchi's bicycle/MTB suspensionprogrammes - those assets were sold toFox in October 2015. The deal will savesome 70 remaining jobs, and reportssuggest that production of some of theproduct lines that Marzocchi producedfor major motorcycle OEs willrecommence quickly. There is no wordyet as to whether VRM will sell to theaftermarket. Tenneco acquired Marzocchi in 2008,just as the bottom started to fall out ofMarzocchi's market. It is believed thatTenneco was facing a bill of close to$30m for closure of Marzocchi.

Marzocchi saved

http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com

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Husqvarna unit sales

+32 percent in 2015

Following KTM's reporting ofits Group sales numbers, detailshave been released showinganother good year for theirHusqvarna brand - 2015 sawrecord breaking unit sales andturnover for a second yearrunning.Continuing to pursue itsstrategy of growth, HusqvarnaMotorcycles ended 2015 with+32% more bikes sold (21,513units) compared to the previous12-month period (16,337 in2014), which resulted in a+41% increase in annualturnover.

Among the milestones achievedwas the introduction of whatthe company describes as a"revolutionary 2016 Husqvarnamotocross line-up", which hasalready been available sincelast September. Husqvarna saythat the North American market(USA and Canada) had asignificant growth and played amain role in their overallsuccess.During the last twelve monthsHusqvarna Motorcyclesreturned to the street and dual-purpose motorcycle sectorswith the launch of the 701SUPERMOTO and 701 ENDURO.

"With both models alreadywarmly received, we remaincommitted to furtherexpanding our street modelrange while additionally

strengthening our position as akey player in the off-roadsegment". www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com

701 SUPERMOTO

KTM Group unit sales +14 percentKTM saw sales and revenueincrease again in 2015, settinga record for the company forthe fifth year in succession.Including its Husqvarna brand,the company sold 180,801 units(+14 percent) for revenue of

1,012 billion Euro (+18percent). KTM is thereforelaying claim to being thefastest growing motorcyclebrand in the world for years.The company saw a significantincrease in EBIT (Earnings

Before Income Tax) to 95million Euro (+26 percent).In 2015, KTM invested around110 million Euro at itsMattighofen and Munderfingfacilities in Austria, 30 percentmore than in 2014, and now

employs some 2,515 people inthe KTM Group worldwide.


http://www.rapidbike.it


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BMW +10.9 % unit sales in 2015BMW sold 136,963 vehicles in 2015,up by +10.9 percent over the 123,495units sold in 2014. Sales were +6.6percent in December at 7,497 units.BMW says it experienced growth in allmarkets worldwide, and that it was themarket leader in 26 countries in thepremium segment of motorcycles over500 cc - North America and Europemade the biggest contribution to theincrease in sales. Their biggest singlemarket was once again Germany, with23,823 units sold; 7.4% of total salesfor a domestic German market share ofmore than 25%.The USA was their second largestmarket with 16,501 vehicles sold;followed by France (12,550 units), Italy(11,150 units), UK (8,200 units) andSpain (7,976 units).Stephan Schaller, President BMWMotorrad, said: "We are able to lookback on an exceptionally successfulyear. For the first time in the history ofour company we supplied more than135,000 BMW motorcycles and maxiscooters. I would like to thank ourcustomers most sincerely for theenormous trust they have placed inBMW Motorrad".With this success, BMW Motorrad has

moved closer to achieving its 2020sales target of 200,000 vehicles.Schaller went on to say: "The 2015sales figure shows that our motorcyclestrategy is taking effect, and based onthis strategy we have a lot planned forthe years to come. We will continue toconsistently pursue our current modeloffensive in the premium segment over500 cc, and we will be entering the sub-500 cc market with a genuine BMWmachine this year - the G 310 R. "In the medium-term we will beoffering further innovative products inthe area of urban mobility and electromobility. While continuing to extend oursales activities in existing markets, weshall also be penetrating new markets.Asia and South America are very muchat the top of our list. Our worldwidedealer network will grow significantlyfrom the current figure of some 1,100dealerships to a total of 1,500.The water-cooled R 1200 GS is the mostsuccessful BMW motorcycle (23,681units sold in 2015); the R series, withthe hallmark boxer engine, made thebiggest single contribution to totalsales accounting for 53.6 percent oftotal sales, i.e. 73,357 vehicles.The next most popular BMW models

were the R 1200 Adventure (18,011units) and the R 1200 RT (10,955 units).The BMW R nineT sold 9,545 units inits second year of production, followedby the R 1200 R (6,951 units) and thenew R 1200 RS touring sports bike,selling 4,208 units.S-Series sales totalled 21,110 units,with the S 1000 RR the top seller andfourth most popular BMW overall with9,576 units sold; the S 1000 R sold6,473 units; the S 1000 XR sold 5,061units.The 2-cylinder mid-range models F 800

GS/GS Adventure sold 6,603 units and4,129 units respectively, with the F 700GS selling 6,282 units, and 5,971 F 800R sold and 2,631 of the F 800 GT sold.25,616 F-Series models were soldoverall.The K 1600 GT, GTL and GTL Exclusivefitted with the BMW in-line 6-cylinderengine sold 4,866 units; the maxiscooters C 650 GT and C 600 Sport sold4,530 units in the last year before theirmodel change. Sales of the electricallypowered scooter, the BMW C evolution,remained "on track" with 957 units.

The new BMW R nineT Scrambler

Ducati sales +22% in 2015Ducati closed 2015 with its best-ever results, confirming the positivetrend of the last five years that hasseen a consistent increase in salesand production. With 54,800 bikessold during 2015, Ducati set a newrecord by delivering 9,683 morebikes to customers than in 2014, anincrease of +22%."The record sales of 2015 are theresult of our company’s courage andskill", stated Claudio Domenicali,CEO of Ducati Motor Holding."Ducati closed 2015 with recordvolumes and also a substantialgrowth of 22% over 2014. During

the year Ducati not only launchedsuccessful new motorcycles, but alsoa new brand, Ducati Scrambler,which immediately won globalacclaim with over 16,000 salesworldwide".For the first time in Ducati’s history,one of their bikes, the Scrambler,made it into the ‘Top 10’ list of theworld’s best-sellers.2015 also saw a marked increase inDucati sales in Europe where thebiggest gains were made in theItalian market with +53%, in the UKwith +37%, in Germany with +24%and in France with +22%.

Ducati North America achieved a14% increase in sales over 2014, thefirm's largest market, with Italy insecond place, accounting for 12% ofthe total. Ducati’s third biggestmarket remains Germany, followedby France and the UK. Asian Pacificmarkets also experienced growth,with sales up by 14% on the 2014figure.The best-selling Ducati in 2015 wasthe Scrambler, with 16,000 sold,followed by the new Multistrada1200, with over 8,000 sold, and thenew Monster 821, with some 6,500sold worldwide.

Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali:"Ducati closed 2015 with recordvolumes plus a significant 22%growth over 2014"

Italian brake specialist Brembohas acted to protect its brandand customers fromcounterfeiting by dispatchinghigh performance and racingbrake parts with an anti-counterfeiting scratch card andquality control sheet.The card is contained in asealed wallet inside the box -the customer is able to reveal a6-digit code which can be

entered online, along with thecard number, part type andcountry of purchase - allowingthe customer to seeimmediately if the part isgenuine.By entering additionalinformation the customer candownload a certificate ofauthenticity. If the websitedetermines that the part iscounterfeit, the customer has to

provide theinformation thatBrembo will need tolaunch aninvestigation.Products included inthe scheme at thisstage are brakecalipers, brake discs, brake andclutch master cylinders andbrake levers.www.brembo.com

Brembo Vs. the counterfeiters

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"However, the sector still faces adelicate situation in Europe. In 2015about 1.21 million vehicles wereregistered. That is still less than halfthe registration levels we saw beforethe economic crisis (2.43 million unitswere registered in 2007)."This industry needs supportivepolicies that promote job creation inthe manufacturing sector as well asvehicle exports to markets outsideEurope". Europe's "Big Five" markets (Italy,France, Germany, Spain and the UK)accounted for 80.76 percent of new

motorcycle registrations in EU marketsin 2015 (714,742 units), compared to81.96 percent in 2014 (654,330units).At the time of going to press data forsome of Europe's other markets(those in the EFTA zone such asSwitzerland and Norway) had not yetbeen compiled, but in 2014 thosemarkets added a further 43,975 to thetotal European picture.See the StatZone section of thisedition of International Dealer Newsfor the latest trade association datafrom several of Europe's individualNational markets, including someJanuary 2016 details.

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EU registrations +10.3%

Energica Motor Company S.p.A., theI ta l ian e lect r ic sportsb ikemanufacturer, followed-up itssuccessful part listing on the MilanStock Exchange with news that thecompany is to move to newheadquarters premises.Part of the 45 year-old CRP Group ofcompanies (whose origins were inhigh-tech manufacturing for F1), lastyear the Modena, Italy basedmanufacturer appointed UBS to helpsource funding solutions for volumeproduction of its 'Ego' and 'Evo'models.Energica also received final official

accreditation from the NHTSA and EPAin the United States, meaning that theEnergica Ego is a fully homologatedelectric sportsbike ready to be soldlegally in the U.S. Before EICMA last year the companyannounced that it was working for alisting to raise capital on Italy'sAlternative Investment Market, andthat listing took place at the end ofJanuary this year.Intended to fund an initial productionrun of 244 motorcycles in 2016 anddouble that the year after by sellingaround 35 percent of its equity forbetween 5 and 7 million Euro, thelisting made Energica not just the onlye-vehicle business to list on its chosenmarket, but only the second suchbusiness to launch a public offering onany market in the world after Tesla inthe United States.Having been pronounced as a "bestperformer" on AIM Italia in the firstthree days of its offer, the companyconfirmed plans to move to a new32,000 sq ft factory in Modena, inItaly's famed "Motor Valley".

Energica listinga success

Energica's planned newModena

manufacturing,distribution, R&D and

corporate headquarters

Energica ChairmanFranco Cevolini - "Theinitial trading ofEnergica on AIM Italiarepresents an importantstep for the electricvehicle market"

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INTERMOT in cooperation dealwith Brazilian trade associationAt October's Salão Duas Rodas, thelargest motorcycle industry expo inSouth America, INTERMOT organiserKoelnmesse signed a cooperation withANFAMOTO – Associação Nacionaldos Fabricantes e Atacadistas deMotopeças, the Brazilian motorcycleparts manufacturers and wholesalerstrade association."Brazil is an important growth marketfor our exhibitors. It is therefore ourgoal to raise the visibility andawareness of INTERMOT in Brazil andin doing so, bring more SouthAmerican manufacturers, importers,distributors and industry contacts toCologne", said Christoph Werner,

Senior Vice President in charge of TradeFair Management at Koelnmesse. "We are pleased to have a strongpartner working with us inANFAMOTO, which has its own stakein supporting this venture". Throughthis cooperation, the internationalmotorcycle, scooter and e-bike fair,

which takes place in Cologne,Germany, from 5 to 9 October 2016,expands its engagement in SouthAmerica as part of Koelnmesse’sinternationalisation strategy".ANFAMOTO plans to send a visitingdelegation to INTERMOT 2016,consisting of trade and industrymembers who are interested indeveloping new contacts for importand export. A joint stand is planned forexhibiting companies from Brazil. Furthermore, both INTERMOT Cologneand ANFAMOTO will be represented ascooperating partners with a stand atthe respective partner event, and willmutually support each other’s

advertising efforts in advance of thefairs.In order to heighten media attentionthroughout the country, the organisersof INTERMOT additionally forgedmedia cooperation with importantpublications of the Brazilianmotorcycle-related trade media.With 1.1 million vehicles per year,Brazil constitutes the largest SouthAmerican market for motorised two-wheelers. According to anindependent survey, the INTERMOTexhibitors see Brazil as one of the mostimportant growth markets.

www.intermot.com

INTERMOT

Kawasaki unit sales +20 percent in Europe Kawasaki is reporting that itsmotorcycle, ATV (All TerrainVehicle), Utility Vehicle andPWC (Personal Watercraft/"jetski") unit sales to dealers inEurope for the third quarter ofits 2015/2016 financial year(the period to 31st December2015) were up by nearly 20percent at 37,000 unitscompared to 31,000 units forthe year-ago quarter.Sales in North America were+10 percent at 66,000 units, ofwhich 32,000 were motorcycles,compared to 60,000/28,000 forthe year-ago quarter.In "emerging markets" thecompany reports 230,000 unit

sales, compared to 294,000 forthe corresponding period in2014; with domestic sales"flat" at 12,000 units for atotal of 345,000 unitsworldwide (compared to397,000 for the correspondingperiod of their 2014/2015financial year).Total net sales revenue fromworldwide motorcycle, ATV,Utility Vehicle and PWC unitsales was yen 184.9 billion, upfrom yen 181.6 billion in thecorresponding period of their2014/2015 financial yeardespite the global drop in unitssold because of improved salesin "developed" markets (EMEA

and North America) comparedto the decrease in lower valueunits sold in emerging markets,mostly Indonesia.Kawasaki is now forecastingfull financial year motorcycleand related vehicle sales of60,000 units in Europe, 101,000units in North America (ofwhich 49,000 are anticipated tobe motorcycle unit sales), and525,000 units worldwide.Kawasaki says its before-taxROIC (EBIT/Capital Investment)from its motorcycle and relatedproducts division was 13.3percent in the three months toDecember 31st 2015, comparedto 13.6 percent in the three

months to September 30th2015, and 7.3 percent in theirfull 2014/2015 financial year.Total sales from motorcycle andrelated product segments were219,469 million yen for the ninemonths to December 31st 2015- with operating expenses of215,000 million yen resulting inoperating income of 4,379million yen.Corporate operations in Europegenerated net sales of 95,990million yen in the nine monthsto December 31st 2015 (+28percent).

Apparel will need CE markingUntil now only protective (motorcycle)gloves, boots and impact protectorswere categorised by the EU as being"protective gear" and as such neededto meet certain standards. However, the European Parliament hasnow decided to include all motorcyclegear in new protective personalequipment (PPE) regulations.This means that in a few years time, allmotorcycle gear sold in Europe willhave to meet the same safetystandards as other items categorisedas personal protective gear. They willhave to provide a minimum amount ofprotection against abrasion andimpact.Just like with boots and gloves now,there must be a label inside the gearthat confirms that it meets the

European standards and what level ofprotection is provided. Also,information about maintenance,storage and use must be given to thebuyer. The exact standards and date bywhen all motorcycle gear in shops inEurope must meet the standards arenot known yet - and it might take someyears yet.However, this new regulation does notmean that riders are obliged to wearonly approved clothing. Thisregulation is about sellingapproved protective clothing, butnot about wearing it. As far asFEMA knows, the Commission has noplans to make the wear of approvedmotorcycle gear mandatory.FEMA’s General Secretary Dolf Willigerscommented: "When all motorcycle

gear meets the standard you knowwhat amount of protection you canexpect. This is consumer protection wedon’t have now. Of course the newstandards will have to meet the needsof riders, but with the informationavailable to us at this time, I have allconfidence that this will be the case. "As long as the European authoritieswill not use these standards to forceriders to wear only approvedmotorcycle gear (and we intend tocampaign that this will not happen),standardisation of motorcycle gear is agood thing for riders".Helmets and visors are outside thescope of this regulation: they arecovered by UN ECE Regulation no. 22.

www.fema-online.eu

Dolf Willigers, General Secretary ofFEMA, said "as long as the Europeanauthorities will not use thesestandards to force riders to wearonly approved motorcycle gear,standardisation of motorcycle gearis a good thing for riders"


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Ducati's "Custom Rumble"dealer competition forcustomised Scrambler specialshas now reached the stagewhere five final contestantshave been chosen by the public. One for each continent, the fivewill now go forward to competeat this year's 'World DucatiWeek' in Italy in July, where aspecial jury of experts,composed of designers,motorcyclists and customisers,will decide on the winner.The Ducati dealers who decided

to take up the challenge startedwork on their bikes as long agoas September last year, withonline social media votinggetting underway in lateOctober and continuing untilJanuary.The five finalists are 'Iron lungs',produced by Warsaw LibertyMoto (Poland) in collaborationwith two "customisers"; 'IceTrack Pro', coming fromCanadian creative workshopBow Cycle North; 'Scrambobber'Made in Thailand by Ducati

Vibhavadi; 'ScramblArabia' builtby Wheels of Arabia fromBahrain, and 'Scramblegale'

created by the CanberraMotorcycle Centre, the Ducatidealer in the Australian capital.

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Ducati Scrambler "Custom Rumble" - the five finalists

Iron lungs, co-built by Warsaw Liberty Motors, 86 GearMotorcycles & Pawel Swanski (Poland)

2Ice Track Pro, built by Bow Cycle North (Canada)

Scrambobber, built by DucatiVibhavadi (Thailand)

ScramblArabia, built by Wheels of Arabia (Bahrain)

Scramblegale, built byCanberra Motorcycle

Center (Australia)

http://www.vertexpistons.com

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Yamaha has announced that itshumanoid riding robot -MOTOBOT - has "moved into itssecond phase of development,and that the current partnershipin joint development with SRIInternational is set tocontinue".Presentations on the MOTOBOTtook place at the ConsumerElectronics Show (CES) in LasVegas in January. Basically it isan automated humanoid robotthat is able to ride a non-modified motorcycle - it wasfirst seen at the Tokyo MotorShow in 2015. The objective is for a ridingperformance of over 200km/hr

on a riding circuit by 2017. Insuccession from phase one,phase two further develops theplatform technology towardsactual circuit riding. Thesophisticated technologiesdeveloped in the project areultimately intended to beapplied to advancedtechnologies and rider supportsystems in the future.The development of theMOTOBOT is progressing as anopen innovation model projectwith SRI, one of the world’sleading research andtechnology developmentfacilities.www.yamaha-motor.co.jp

Suzuki unit sales +14.1 percent in Europe For the third quarter of its 2015/2016financial year and first nine months todate (ended December 31st 2015)Suzuki is reporting that worldwidesales of motorcycles and ATVs weredown by -16.6 percent (348,000units) for their third quarter and downby -15.0 percent (1,145,000 units)for the nine month period (-69,000

and - 202,000 units) respectivelycompared to the same periods of2014/2015.However, in European terms, saleswere broadly level at 6,000 units inthe third quarter and are running at+14.1 percent (38,000 units) for thefirst nine months.Sales in Japan are -10.3 percent(47,000 units) for the year-to-date (-7.5 percent/15,000 units for the thirdquarter); sales in North America are+3.7 percent (33,000 units) for theyear-to-date, with the third quarter+30.4 percent (8,000 units); and inAsia are -19.6 percent for the YTD(864,000 units) with China at -17.2percent and Indonesia -59.1 percent.ATV sales worldwide were broadlyflat at -0.1 percent for the year-to-date (17,000 units and down -9.1

percent in the third quarter.In production terms Suzuki reporttotal worldwide production ofmotorcycles and ATVs at -18.1percent (1,140,000 units) for the ninemonth period and -16.6 percent(348,000 units) for the third quarter,with domestic Japanese production -18.9 percent for the first ninemonths as the company continuesto rationalise use of its domesticproduction capacity in favour ofhigher value automotive units.The company says sales income frommotorcycle and ATV operations wasdown by -7.0 percent at 172.9 bn.yen for the first nine months, but thatoverall sales (motorcycle andautomotive) were +102.9 percent(406.3 bn. yen in Europe and +9.9percent globally at 2,355.6 bn. yen.

AirbagWarscontinues

Following the news about theapparent legal dispute betweenAlpinestars and Dainese (concerningaspects of their competitivemotorcycle airbag product offerings),Dainese has moved to counter claimsmade by Alpinestars in a press releasethat denied that Dainese had takenany legal action against them inGermany (or elsewhere).According to Alpinestars the disputecentres on an alleged patentinfringement concerning the materialit uses in the construction of its airbag.Dainese has countered Alpinestars’claim that Dainese had not instigatedlegal proceedings against it by sayingthat "legal action has in fact beentaken in the German market with aMunich court granting an injunctionon the sale of Tech-Air products inGermany and that similar action isunderway in Italy".Dainese’s statement says that theMunich court "released twoautonomous preliminary injunctionsagainst a German Alpinestars dealer,confirming that the Alpinestars Tech-Air system infringes two Dainesepatents in Europe" and that "Dainesehas also recently filed, before aGerman Court, an additional lawsuitagainst Alpinestars, seekingcompensatory damages forinfringement of Dainese’s patents andthe halting of commercialisation of theTech-Air system in Germany".Dainese go on to say that they have"never received a cease-and-desistletter from Alpinestars and that they,Dainese, have [also] filed a lawsuitagainst Alpinestars before an Italiancourt, seeking compensatory damagesfor infringement of Dainese’s patents,as well as an urgent preliminaryin junct ion for hal t ing thecommercialisation of the Tech-Airsystem in Italy".Dainese say their patents have been"released by the European PatentOffice following a long verificationprocedure, and are thereforeregistered and fully valid".This one will run and run!

www.alpinestars.comwww.dainese.com

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Honda worldwide unit sales -0.4 %Honda has announced its financialresults for the third quarter of its2015/2016 financial year (the periodto December 31st 2015).Third quarter Honda Group motorcycleunit sales were 4,407,000 units, downby -0.178 percent on the 4,585,000

units sold in the final quarter of 2014,but 12,882,000 units for the ninemonths to date, up +4.03 percent.After reducing its 2015/2016 full-yearmotorcycle sales forecast from 18.225million units to 17.515 Honda Groupunit sales worldwide following itssecond quarter results, the companyhas moved to further lowerexpectations - forecasting that it willhave sold 17.190 million units byMarch 31st 2016, the end of its currentfinancial year (this would mark a0.402 percent decline on reportedsales of 17.592 million units for its2014/2015 full-year).Overall corporate consolidatedoperating profit for their third quarter

was 163.0 billion yen, a decrease of -22.3% compared to the same periodlast year, due to profit-reducing factorssuch as an increase in selling, generaland administrative (SG&A) expensesthat include quality-related expensesand unfavourable currency effects. Overall corporate consolidatedoperating profit for the fiscal ninemonths (April 1, 2015 throughDecember 31, 2015) amounted to567.2 billion yen, a decrease of -3.0%compared to the same period last year. The quarterly dividend for the fiscalthird quarter will be 22 yen per share,and total cash dividends to be paid forthe fiscal year ending March 31, 2016are expected to be 88 yen per share.


Will MOTOBOT dreamof electric beer?

http://www.givimoto.com

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American parts and accessorymanufacturer Joker Machine isoffering a solution for the hardto reach headlight-mountedignition switch on allStandard/T100 Bonneville,Thruxton and Triumph Scramblermodels with a bracket thatallows it to be relocated belowthe left or right side of the tank.A must when using custom forktube mounted headlightbrackets, it is designed tomount as close to the frame aspossible with no exposedhardware other than the 2 alloyframe bolts. It is fully CNCmachined from a solid block of6061-T6 aluminium andavailable in hard black or clearanodised and chrome platedfinishes.

JOKER MACHINELa Verne, California, USATel: +1 909 596 [email protected]

Titanium exhaust valvesThese titanium exhaust valves from Californian off-road performance specialistPro Circuit are said to "help extend the life of the engine while making adifference in the performance of a race bike". Now available for the 2016KX450F, the company says they have been designed "using our racingexperience and are manufactured to our exact specifications by Del West, theindustry leader in F-1 valve technology". Each exhaust and intake valve is CNC-machined and precision ground. A thermal-nitride coating is then applied toincrease performance and durability and to help reduce normal wear. PROCIRCUIT, US, www.procircuit.com

Founded in 1948, Californianmanufacturer Barnett Tool &Engineering is one of the world'sleading clutch parts specialists.Available for most popular makesand models of off-road bikes andATVs, their 'Dirt Digger' high-performance clutch kits feature clutchplates made with their exclusivecarbon fibre or Kevlar frictionmaterial, tempered steel drive plates,and a set of heavy duty springs thatare said to be 10-15% stiffer than

OEM.The “CF” and Kevlar materials are saidto "provide a stronger, more positiveengagement with the ‘segmented’friction material design, increasing oilflow to the clutch for a smoother, moreconsistent performance and increasedclutch life".The heavy duty springs are shot-peened and heat-treated for extreme

durability - all Barnett clutch kits arepre-measured for proper stack heightprior to packaging to ensure reliablefit and performance.

BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLESVentura, California, USATel: +1 805 642 [email protected]

'Dirt Digger'off-roadclutch kits

More female riders in USA than ever says MICFemale motorcycle ownership is at anall-time high according to the latest datafrom the Motorcycle Industry Council -having doubled in the past decade. TheMIC’s latest Motorcycle Owner Surveyfound that women account for 14percent of all U.S. motorcycle owners,well up from the 8 percent reported in1998.Sarah Schilke, National MarketingManager of BMW Motorrad USA andChair of PowerLily, a mentor groupconsisting of female motorcycle industryprofessional said: "Of the 9.2 millionmotorcycle owners in the United Statesthe number of female owners more thandoubled from 2003 to 2014. Among themore than 30 million Americans whorode at least one time in 2014, a quarterof these riders were women".

Among younger generations of owners,the percentage of women is even higher.Slightly more than 17 percent of Gen Xowners, and 17.6 percent of Gen Yowners, are women. Among Boomerowners, women make up 9 percent.The Owner Survey also revealed whattype of bikes women prefer. Cruisers arethe choice of 34 percent of female riders.Scooters rank a close second at 33percent, followed by sport bikes at 10percent. In the survey, of some 48,000American households, women werealso asked to share their top threereasons for riding motorcycles. Theyanswered "fun and recreation",followed by "sense of freedom" and"enjoy outdoors/nature". When itcomes to purchasing a motorcycle,women rate "Fuel Economy" and "Test

Rides" as the most important decision-making factors.The study revealed that female riders aresafety-conscious. While 60 percent ofwomen took a motorcycle safety course,only 42 percent of men had any formaltraining. In some state motorcycle safetytraining programmes, women make up30 percent of the student population.The median age for female motorcyclistsis 39 versus 48 for males; more than 49percent of women motorcyclistsperform their own maintenance or have

a friend or relative do it, instead oftaking their bike to a shop; new bikesare preferred over used by 57 percent offemale riders; 49 percent of femalemotorcyclists are married; 47 percent offemale motorcyclists have a college orpost-graduate degreewww.mic.org

Triumph ignitionrelocationbracket

http://www.rst-moto.com

2016 Vertex Street PistonsItalian piston specialist Vertex (VP Italy) introduced severalnew and updated product lines at the Milan show last year,including a new four-stroke street piston range for 2016.Available as replacement or high performance versions, theyhave been developed in MotoGP with the Gresini team andseveral Superbike and Supersport teams.The line-up has 15 models of replacement and highcompression configurations for most popular models fromYamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, BMW and Ducati 600 and1000cc (for track use only). Forged from the highest quality aeronautic 2618 or 4032alloys, they are coated with a special Molybdenum Bisulphateblack coating to aid during piston break-in and reducefriction. New for 2016 Vertex forged pistons for highperformance 4-strokes are made with a 'T-Bridge' structureinspired by F1.The company says that their "unique piston profiles andcompression ratios maximise power while reducing blow-byand oil consumption". They sell in kits with segments, pinsand mounting rings and feature a minimum limit weight fortheir category.

VERTEX PISTONS - VP ITALY SRLReggio Emilia, ITALYTel: +39 0522 [email protected]

'Everest' gloveSpanish apparel specialist Rainers' new 'Everest'glove in waterproof goat leather includes wovenpolyester and nylon Softshell fabric and abreathable high-resistance and durable Superfabriclaminate that incorporates armour platelets toincrease protection in a fall.The design reinforces the glove at the mostvulnerable places and features added Kevlar on thehand palm for even greater protection.A waterproof and breathable three-layermicroporous silicon coating structure Hiporamembrane adds to the weather proofing and year-round performance with an inner lining, withthermal insulation that surrounds the handboosting cold weather comfort and protection.

RAINERS SPORTSElche, Alicante, SPAINTel: +34 96 [email protected]

Trophy MXThis new Trophy MX is said to be a faithful replica ofthe Premier helmet from the ‘60s and ‘70s, widelyused at the time for off-road riding.The updated version of the original shell design ismade in a tri-composite fibre and embraces manycontemporary helmet technology features, such asthe washable, hygiene treated removable innerlining. The DD buckle reflects the design used on theoriginal and it is available in yellow, black andwhite.

PMR S.r.l.Gallicano/Lucca, ITALYTel. +39 0583 [email protected]

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Exchange indicator relay givesversatile function control German accessory specialist Kellermann hasunveiled its all new CR4 key indicator relay - "a realmagic box for the motorcycle" - that is suitable forall 12V motorcycles.Described as the ultimate all-in-one solution formotorcycles with an indicator switch when LEDindicators are being installed, the load-independentindicator relay elevates the functionality of oldermotorcycles to an up-to-date level and evenoptimises the electronics of current bikes. It replacesthe original 2-3 pole flasher relay.The CR4 offers many new control options -indicating, warning, braking, start, alarm and muchmore. But the clever part of the design is that therider only needs to use what they really want - therider remains in control and can custom-tune theoperation to his/her preferences.The CR4 has an alarm unit, indicator unit withconvenience functions, hazard warning unit,adaptive break light and starter assistant. The corecompetence of the CR4 is the "comfort flasher" fornew LED lights, with what Kellermann's researchsuggests is the perfect pulse of 75 flashes per minute.The adaptive brake light makes the ride more safe -emergency or very strong braking will create aflashing break light for improved manoeuvrevisibility.The alarm unit signals thieves its protected statuswith a control light and reacts on movements or

shocks, with warning signals from horn and indictors.The starter assistant lets the engine start after thehand brake is pulled three times, and the hazardflasher can run without the ignition key, until shut-off manually or by the battery protection.Kellermann say the CR4 clearly is a smart all-in-onesolution for the electronics of the motorcycle and thatit installs easily - connecting directly to themotorcycle's wiring as an exchange indicator relay(only additional horn and constant live connectionsare required).Made in Germany, it is ECE tested, load independent,suitable for turn indicator switches, intuitive in

operation, prevents the accompanying flashing ofnon-activated indicators, has turn indicator resetmemory and comes as a slim-line 80mm long x21mm wide x 12mm unit with a high quality metalcasing for installation almost anywhere on themotorcycle.

KELLERMANN GmbHAachen, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)241 938 080From the US: 01149 241 938 [email protected]


http://www.barnettclutches.com

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MIZU crash cagesGerman parts and accessory specialist MIZUmanufactures a wide range of parts and accessoriesfor many popular motorcycle makes and models -from adjustable clutch and brake levers, lowering kitsand swingarm extensions to triple trees and risers,carbon fibre body parts and covers and a wide rangeof RST brand parts for Harley-Davidson and custombikes of all kinds.Seen here for KTM models, their crash protectioncages deliver important protection both off and on-road. Manufactured in high quality stainless steel,they protect the engine and the most importantcomponents and accessories.

Shown here in KTM orange, they are also availablepolished and as model-specific configurations for therigorous demands of R1200 GS riders.

MIZU VERTRIEBS GmbHHilzingen, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7731 9067 [email protected]

MT-09 Tracer gets theLighTech treatmentLeading Italian parts manufacturer LighTechhas recently announced a full line-up ofaftermarket accessories for the top-sellingYamaha MT-09 Tracer.Designed to complement the styling,improve performance through reducedweight and develop the ownership andriding experience through ergonomicprecision that personalises the stock offer,aesthetics and engineering combine toproduce a quality of fit and finish that willbe durable, robust and functionally perfect.Available in a choice of Black, Cobalt Blue,Red and Gold colours, the range includesadjustable rearsets, passenger footpegs,chain adjusters, swingarm spools, streetlegal custom-design replacement aluminiummirrors, a license plate holder, gas caps,reservoir covers, high-strength, lightweightmagnesium brake and clutch levers, carbonparts, frame sliders, Ergal alloy screws kitsand more.

LighTech offers dealers one of the widestranges of top-end accessories manufacturedin Europe and are constantly adding to theoptions available for established modelsand creating make-over kits for newmodels.

LIGHTECH S.r.l.S.Lucia de Piave (TV), ITALYTel: +39 0438 [email protected]

'Drift' tri-compositefull-faceThe 'Drift' double-D ring full-face, first seen in IDN lastyear as a full carbon shell, is also offered in a tri-composite fibre shell construction (carbon, Kevlar andfibreglass), which is said to have been "developed forthe most demanding touring riders". It is equipped withan integrated DVT sunshade visor (Double Visor Tech)that permits riding in all light conditions with maximumsafety.The quick release visor mechanism with double springmovement allows visor self-adjustment to guarantee aclose contact of the transparent anti-scratch visor withthe window beading - meaning it is not necessary tomanually adjust it in order to avoid water or air comingin. The left-side lever stops the position of the visor 5mmfrom the window beading to avoid or eliminatefogging; when lifted, the lever locks the visor to avoidsudden opening during a ride or fall.An adjustable Max Vision Pinlock lens further helpsavoid fogging, and the integrated anti-scratchsunshade visor is easily manoeuvrable with a laterallever. Ventilation is guaranteed by three wide, glove-friendly air vents. The lower vent on the chin guarddrives air directly to the inner side of the visor to avoidmisting, while the vent on top channels fresh air insidethe helmet through numerous air grooves towards therear vent.The removable and washable lining is made withhypoallergenic and transpiring fabrics; the design iscommunication system ready, the weight of the tri-composite shell is 1,350 (+/-50g), with the full carbonversion at 1,250 (+/-50g).

CABERG SpaAzzano S. Paolo (BG), ITALYTel: +39 035 [email protected]




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New brake systemfor Trials modelsBased near Barcelona, Spanish brake andcable specialist J. Juan celebrated its 50thanniversary last year. Fast forward to the21st century, and in 2011 it establishedBraktec, a specialist off-road brake andclutch products brand following itsacquisition of Spanish manufacturer AJPIndustrial's brake systems division.Thanks to the J. Juan design andmanufacturing pedigree, Braktec celebratedits first Trials World Championship withintwo years, and EICMA last year saw thecompany introduce a number of importantnew product initiatives.Closely associated with trials and off-roadbrands such as Ossa, Montessa, Ducati

(Mototrans), Sanglas (Yamaha) and others,the AJP deal was the foundation for thelaunch of Braktec as a brand platform forgrowth driven by new manufacturingtechnology and new product designs.The new mono block 4-piston caliper seenhere is said to deliver significantly improvedbraking power and response in a service-friendly, durable design specified to meetthe rigours of trials riding.The company is a regular fixture at Trials,Enduro and Motocross World Championships(and at the Dakar Rally), and the company isalso well known for its durable, fatigue-reducing precision hydraulic clutch systemcomponents.Their new height-adjustable, lighter weight,super-strong clutch and brake leverassemblies and master cylinders are said toproduce increased power and improved

response, requiring reduced braking andgear change effort in all temperatures.The company says that their testing hasshown "100 percent reliability" for a systemthat is said to be entirely maintenance-free.It is delivered fully assembled, ready forinstallation and is available with a choice ofanodised lever, master cylinder and reservoircap colours.

BRAKTEC/J. JUANBarcelona, SPAIN+34 93 633 59 [email protected]

Versatile SMART 10000Italian manufacturer Forlettronica has added to itsBC Battery Controller programme with the BCSMART 10000 - said to be "the perfect batterycharger for riders and workshop professionals".

Described as versatile, intuitive and powerful (with a10-Amp peak current), it is equipped with twospecific programmes for motorcycle and automotiveuse and a programme for AGM Start-Stop batteries,which is said to make it ideal for all 12V lead-acidbatteries with 200 Ah maximum capacity.A fully automatic 8-step integrated chargingalgorithm and clear LCD display make the SMART10000 "one of the easiest to use battery chargersever designed", according to the company, having"been conceived to be always connected to thebattery, with no need to disconnect it during longerperiods when it is not used".Offered with a three-year warranty, its intelligentfunctionality includes two features new to the 'BC'range. It is equipped with a power supply function

that allows battery replacement without datamemory loss and a sensor for automatic temperaturecompensation - allowing the BC 10000 to alwayssupply the battery with the best level of current forthe ambient temperature.

BC BATTERY CONTROLLERCisliano (MI), ITALYTel +39 02 903 [email protected]



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Living with Euro-4

Italian performance and tuningtechnology specialist Dimsport'sRapid Bike branded range ofmotorcycle tuning modules areahead of the game when it comes

to the implications of the newgeneration of Euro-4 homologatedmotorcycles.At the heart of its technology is the abilityto work with, rather than fight against, thedata captured by the stock Lambda sensor(O2 sensor) and use the signal todynamically modulate the fuel injectionmap to keep the air fuel mix at theoptimum setting.All three of the Rapid Bike modules - EASY,EVO and RACING - are based on thistechnology, and all three automatically andinstantaneously return an air/fuel ratio thatis either too lean (too much air for the fuel)or too rich (too little air for the fuel) backto the optimum setting.Rapid Bike modules turn the Lambdasensor signal into the tuner’s friend - andturns every rider into a tuner. The dynamicmodulation of a signal designed to workwith a pre-installed map, with its pre-set,all conditions and all circumstances fixedcalibrations, opens up the 'Closed Loop'and renders the concept of a set injectionmap obsolete.Adopting electronic technology for enginemanagement has always required a numberof sensors to control the amount of fuelbeing injected and to maintain a balancedcarburetion. The amount and quality of intake aircoming through the engine and beingmixed with fuel is affected by differentfactors such as temperature, pressure andhumidity rate - this is the reason why bikeperformance changes considerably inoperation even after it has been in thehands of the best tuners, to say nothing ofthe remapping required by changes to thestock set-up such as aftermarket exhausts,air filters etc.The stock Lambda sensor measures thequantity of oxygen in the exhaust gases,while the OEM Engine Control Unit (ECU)determines the air fuel ratio (air quantity inproportion to one unit of gasoline) in thecontext of the value pre-set in its memory,and then modifies the injection timing toachieve its pre-settings based on the signalit receives from the Lambda (and other)sensors.The technology at the heart of Rapid Bike'smodules achieves a very simple result, yet

is highly innovative since it actuallytakes advantage of the stock Lambdasensor signal to improve engineefficiency while optimising fuelconsumption. The goal is not to eliminate the stockLambda sensor, but rather to perform adynamic modulation of its signal insuch a way that the results of doing soare fully compatible with the newinjection values set by the add-onmodule. This solution helps the whole system(OEM ECU + Rapid Bike Module) to bemore reliable, and to prevent the benefitsof improved fueling from being perceivedby the ECU as a mistake requiringcorrection. Rapid Bike's add-on modules change theamount of injected fuel (and they candirectly control up to 8 injectors) whilemodulating the stock Lambda sensor signalin such a way that the OEM ECU will notdetect any difference in the air fuel ratio. Its new "auto-adaptive" feature allowsRapid Bike modules to compare the air/fuel

With Euro-4 homologated bikes already hitting showroom floors, potentially there could bebike tuning problems ahead for the industry. Rapid Bike add-on tuning models allow you to"open-the-loop" and take control of the impact the 02 sensor signal has on the injectionmap, making conventionally pre-calibrated mapping obsolete.

The company says that its "technology re-maps the most critical section of the powerdelivery curve - the low and medium rpmrange where the Lambda sensor is in fullcontrol of the fueling parameters"

At the heart of its technology is the ability towork with, rather than fight against, the datacaptured by the stock O2 Lambda sensor

The AUTO-ADAPTIVE feature built into RapidBike's EVO and RACING modules will fine-tune the

map of injection values while the bike is beingridden. Seen here for a twin cylinder engine (2015Ducati Multistrada 1200), in which the module is

reading and modulating the signals from both thestock Lambda sensors in order to generate a

correction map specific for each cylinder. In thisway the module is self-learning and responds tothe constant change of external factors such astemperature, pressure, riding style, etc., and also

to the installation of additional aftermarketcomponents affecting directly the injection values


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The Ducati Multistrada was one of thefirst Euro-4 compliant street bikes toreach showroom floors. This dyno chartshows the behaviour of the air/fuelratio (at 25% Throttle Position Sensor)with the 2015 Multistrada 1200 in stockconfiguration (no aftermarket exhaustor air filter, etc.). It shows the Multistrada starting with avery lean mixture (almost 16 points, thatmeans 16 parts of air for 1 part ofgasoline); with the Rapid Bike EVOmodule this value comes down to 14points and maintained at a value between14 and 13.5, meaning the fuel mixture isricher, the throttle response is morereactive, the engine no longer suffersfrom the sudden power drops caused byinterruptions in the supply of gasoline,and the torque is more consistent. When the stock ECU reacts by trying to'correct' this (and re-set the AFR valueto around 12 points - meaning that themixture is becoming too rich), the EVO

module and its technology of Lambdasignal modulation continues to workeffectively and keeps a steady AFRtarget value around optimum at 13.5points. This means the corrections tothe injection values performed by theEVO module (and RACING version)directly connected to the injectorscreate a stable AFR value as close aspossible to the ideal target of 13/13.5points (depending also on other factorssuch as gasoline octane percentagecontent etc). The end result in this example is that at25% TPS there is a gain of almost 5 hpand the torque is also improved (from6,5 kg.m at 8845 rpm to 6,9 kg.m at8520 rpm). The real-world riding impact of thenumbers is that the bike’s handling andengine response are greatly improvedat lower and mid rpm - the mostimportant and most used part of thepower band.

ratio target value (set within the module'smap) with the signal reported by the stockLambda sensor. The result of thiscontinuous comparison determines whetherthe fuel being injected needs to beincreased or decreased - making sure theengine always delivers the bestperformance. This is even more useful when performingmodifications to the bike (such as theinstallation of a free-flow air filter or aracing exhaust system) that require theinjection map to be modified. Rapid Bikemodules are able to develop andimplement these changes automatically,while the rider is using the bike. Rapid Bike says its module will completethe injection auto-remapping processwithin a 200 km ride, even when startingwith a 'zero' value map.The company says that its "technology re-maps the most critical section of the powerdelivery curve - the low and medium rpmrange where the Lambda sensor is in fullcontrol of the fueling parameters". The so-called 'closed loop area' thattypically remains 'off-limits' forconventional add-on module technologybecomes tunable, putting the tuner and therider in full control without any sort oflimitations.

RAPID BIKE/DIMSPORTSerralunga di Crea (AL) ITALYTel. +39 (0)142 [email protected]

Test case study - Ducati Multistrada

http://www.surflexclutches.com


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Wunderlich goes hybridGerman BMW parts and accessory specialistWunderlich made a big impact at EICMA inNovember last year with their latest customisedBMW special.Having already shown a 156 horsepower GS LCbased Scrambler prototype last year, at EICMA theyunveiled what they say is the first BMW R 1200 GSLC ever seen with additional front wheel drive. Wunderlich CEO Frank Hoffmann said that "ourconcept vehicles have become a traditional featurethat symbolise our expertise, creativity andmanufacturing capabilities. They are all aboutshowing what is possible and establishing designstandards that speak to the quality and ergonomicsof our products".The Wunderlich GS hybrid has a ten-kilowattelectrical front wheel gearbox, which offers severalnew "sturdy" advantages. The big enduro does notjust have much more propulsion on the ground, butthe powered front wheel also draws the GS throughcurves quickly. "The increased performance can beclearly felt in the driving operation", said Hoffmann. The emphasis is on efficiency - for example theenergy produced while braking the GS is used torecharge the battery. The front wheel operation,which can be adjusted while riding, can be usedentirely on its own. It can operate at up to 20kilometres per hour on electric with the combustion

motor turned off, and used as manoeuvringassistance, the electric motor even allows for reversefunction at three kilometres per hour - extremelypractical for parking the heavy GS on a slope.Nearly all the changes to the GS series, including thechassis set-up to balance out the additional weight,were developed in-house by the Wunderlichdevelopment and engineering team, with assistancefor implementation of the electric concept fromItalian electric mobility specialist Evolt, who co-developed some of the electrical components.Of course, when not "stretching the boundaries",Wunderlich's day job is designing and manufacturingparts and accessories that are made to improve theriding experience, and here we also see one of theirrecent product line additions - a cockpit fairing forthe R1200R LC.

WUNDERLICH GmbHSinzig, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)2642 [email protected]

Wunderlich have a wide range of accessoriesavailable to enhance the R 1200 GSD riding andownership experience, including lights, covers,screens and strengtheners, risers, cruise controls,hand-guards, footrests/pegs and levers, mirrors,protectors and luggage - a massive range of hardand soft luggage options, from their X-2 serieshard cases as seen on the Hybrid to this tankbagkit "Safe", a multi-functional travel companionwith a 3M-SCOTCH reflection fabric and 25-litrecapacity with big, detachable map compartment

Always "stretching boundaries", Wunderlich's follow-up to their 156 hp GS LC Scrambler concept and "White Star", a 30th anniversary R nine T Cafe Racerconversion, was this Hybrid GS conversion. Featuring dual-wheel drive courtesy of a regenerative braking system, a 7.6 kw electric front wheel gearboxdelivers power-assisted traction to help power the GS through the dirt, up slopes and through curves, and with an electric only option the bike will make upto 20 kph with the engine turned off and 3 kph power-assisted reverse

'Omega' all-season glovesThese new 'Omega' gloves from Orina are"suitable for all weather conditions", withan outer shell composed of robust, high-quality Soratex material, combined withreinforcements, padding, a light and flexibleknuckle guard and highly abrasion resistantSuperfabric at the edge of the hand toprotect the impact areas.Equipped with warm Thermax lining as wellas temperature-regulating Outlast, bodyheat will be absorbed and released onlywhen needed, providing for the ideal skintemperature. Together with the 100%waterproof and breathable AquaDrymembrane, these gloves "will keep thewearer warm and dry". Stretch panels arelocated on the fingers and at the back of

the hand for freedom of movement. Thehigh-quality Technalin Gold cowhide leatherwith its silicone printing on the palm offersa secure grip; wiper on left index finger.

ORINA BW GmbHEschweiler, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)2403 [email protected]



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Touratech Plug & Play- ESA suspension"Safer and more enjoyable riding at thetouch of a button", that's the claimTouratech makes for its "Plug & Travel"ESA suspension for 2007 - 2013 BMWR 1200 GS/Adventure models.The company says that the standardBMW shock absorbers are a"compromise solution, designed for arelatively lightweight rider withoutluggage", and that they are notserviceable. "Consequently theconditions under which the GS is used,and the different loading conditions ithas to cope with, cause trouble with thesuspension over time, as componentswear out prematurely".Touratech say their "Plug & Travel ESA"is the only complete BMW ESAreplacement suspension systemavailable, and that it simply replaces theBMW ESA shock absorbers and plugsinto the vehicle's control system. "It is completely and fully integratedinto the motorcycle via the originalBMW control unit", according to LarsWuerdemann, Head of Suspension atTouratech."The existing connectors and switcheson the handlebar remain fullyfunctional. All riding modes andconfigurations can be used normally,and are indicated on the BMW's cockpitdisplay. As a result, the BMW buttonswork as before, but the ridecharacteristics are better".The centrepiece of the Touratech "Plug& Travel" ESA suspension system is astepper motor that is integrated into the

shock absorber - one developedspecifically for Touratech. It regulatesthe damping adjustment, while thefamously robust Touratech suspensionEPA spring preload (Electric PreloadAdjuster) enables specially testedTouratech balance and damping set-ups. The shock absorbers("manufactured using precisioncomponents that have been tried andtested over thousands of miles oftouring") adapt to "all kinds of roadcondit ions", according toWuerdemann.Available with alternative spring ratesto compensate for a significantlyheavier or lighter rider and luggageweight, it is fully serviceable ensuring"maximum ride dynamics and thelongest possible service life for ridingwith a heavy load and varying roadconditions while touring". For seriously ambitious long-distancetravel with a lot of off-road work,Touratech offers a severe-duty "Plug &Travel" ESA "Expedition" version.Featuring a shock absorber with anexternal reservoir and tuning for moreextreme requirements, the hydraulicposition-dependent damping system(PDS) ensures that it will not bottom out"even with heavy luggage in the mostextreme off-road conditions".

TOURATECH AGNiedereschach, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)7728 [email protected]


http://www.hevik.com

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Fuelled by their continued race success, Italian Off-Road apparel and accessory specialist UFO Plast hasnew and updated product lines for 2016.Their E11 certified, 100 percent Italian made'Interceptor' helmet, as 'championed' by

Women's MX World Champion Kiara Fontesi,features new graphics for 2016. The inner shell isavailable in two sizes with fully removable, fullywashable liners made from anti-allergenic and anti-bacterial Tricot.An advanced Multi Vent System guarantees comfort,and a new quick unlock system for the cheek padsensures easy release. The helmet is neck bracecompatible.Also seen here, their CE approved, patented andexclusive 'Enigma' body protector is for all off-road riders, using SAS TEC/KOROYD technology on

the shoulders, elbows and back. Based on an elasticpolyurethane foam partly composed of reusablematerials, the main property is an instantaneousresponse to impact shock, maximum comfort andunique absorbing performance due to the foammicrostructure - UFO-Plast say the stronger theimpact, the higher the resistance of the foam.The Italian made Recon boot is said to be the resultof a long in-depth development process that hasresulted in development of an innovative ExoskeletonAnkle Hyperextension Limit system (E-AHL), withstainless steel arms creating a protective cell for theankle and tibia.Derived from an accurate biomechanical analysis and

patented by Alberto Barozzi Concept, the systemallows for free movement and gives exclusiveprotection and mobility of the tibia and tarsus areawith a personalised dorsal flexion.Additional features include an ergonomic inner sole,the wear resistant Davos sole, an upper made ofthermoformed Bioclimatic Action Low (BAL) materialwith polyurethane anti-shock and hypoallergenicstructure, internal leg protection for a higher grip onthe machine and air vents.Finally, the Italian designed and made UFORevolution collection features high qualitymaterials and race-bred features. The light and comfortable shirt is made of polyesterwith Airnet transpiring fabric inserts; theergonomically cut pants feature superior protectionand scratch resistance thanks to specific inserts withAirmesh aerated material for breathability andSpandex inserts at the stress points.

UFO Plast SrlBientina (PI), ITALYTel: +39 0587 [email protected]

'Interceptor' helmet, as 'championed' by Women'sMX World Champion Kiara Fontesi

The patented 'Enigma'body protector

Italian made Recon boot

'Interceptor' helmet, 'Revolution'clothing, 'Recon' boot and patented'Enigma' protector

The Italian designed and made UFORevolution collection features high quality

materials and race-bred features


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Carbon Zero is a new Tech-Series line of carbon fibrehelmets by Portuguesemanufacturer NEXX featuringnew X-Zero technology.NEXX R&D engineers havebeen working on their new X-Zero technology for threeyears and describe it ascombining the best of existinghelmet manufacturing andconstruction techniques withnew technologies andmaterials research used inaeronautical engineering andtop level sport.The innovative process is said tohave several advantages overtraditional methods. NEXX say itgives a shell with "highertechnical characteristics benefitgains in terms of reducedweight and improved impactresistance". The balancebetween carbon and the majortechnical characteristicsintroduced by the use of epoxyresin "provides a smoother androunder surface so, obtaining abetter surface finish, there is noneed for so many coats ofvarnish. The result is a light andstrong helmet with moreefficient use of materials andgreater environmentalsustainability".The X.R2 Carbon Zero and theX.T1 Carbon Zero are super lighthelmets with a weight of 1,300and 1,350 grams. They areECE/22-05, DOT and NBR-7471:2001 approved and featureX.MART Dry fabrics. The X.R2'sshell is available in two differentsizes, has two inlet and fouroutlet air vents (Air DynamicSystem), a soft anti-sweat andanti-allergic fabric inner lining,as well as 3D removable andwashable lining. Further features

include removable neckpadding, anti-noise cheek pads,a chin windstopper, a double D-ring fastening strap and aUV-resistant shell.The PC Lexan shield is anti-scratch, with a new and easylocking system, the visor comeswith a recessed cavity for aPinlock visor, and the flat visor isprepared for tear-off. There is avisor ventilation system, aremovable breath guard,aerodynamic trim andaerodynamic rear spoiler,reflectors on the front, sides andback. The Ergo padding systemallows a perfect fit for differenthead shapes, the Pinlock lens isincluded and the cheek padshave an emergency strap.The X.T1 is also Pinlock-readyand has a micro-metric buckle, apanoramic eye port, 3D liningand cheek pads with anemergency strap system. Thehelmet is prepared for the X-COM - NEXX intercom system,has a removable breath guardand an 80% tint inner sun visor.The PC Lexan shield is clear witha new Block'N'Seal system (withdual resistance visor seal) andfeatures the X-SWIFT quickrelease system.Other features are a chinwindstopper, night visionreflectors, chin ventilation, sixair vents and an aerodynamicshell and trim. The shell isavailable in three different sizes,has an Ergo padding system anda visor with a recessed cavity forPinlock.

NEXX HELMETSAnadia, PORTUGALTel. +351 231 [email protected]

X.T1

'Carbon Zero' helmetsfeaturing X-Zerotechnology


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SR2 Supersport helmetGerman specialist Schuberth Helmets saysthat the five years of racing and roadexperience with its SR1 Supersport helmetand three decades of extensive wind tunnelresearch has given them the knowledge andinsight for the updates that have now beenincorporated into the development of theSR2, available in the spring of 2016."In countless tests in our Air & Acoustics Lab,the new SR2 has been optimised formaximum race track performance. Thehelmet's ideal shape with a relatively widefront and narrower rear not only serves tominimise aerodynamic drag and strain on theneck muscles, but has also beenaerodynamically stabilised with the help oftwo side spoilers and the further developedD-Force 2 spoiler on the rear side of thehelmet."This means the SR2 is directionally stable inthe wind, without lift or any tendency to

weave. An included wind deflector furtherprevents undesired draft and reduces windnoise".

Offered in six sizes and three different outershells, it is made from a special glassfibre-reinforced, thermoset-moulded polymermatrix resulting in a weight of only 1,295g(size M), which is said to make it one of thelightest helmets in its class. The inner shell ismade from EPS with differing degrees ofresistance to ensure the best possiblecomfort and optimum impact absorption. Thehelmet has a double D-ring closure forsimple and precise chin strap adjustment andis lined with cool, skin-friendly Coolmax thatwicks moisture away. Reflective rear neckpads set into the rear neck cushions add tovisibility.

SCHUBERTH GmbHMagdeburg, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)391 [email protected]

Scrambler Clubman

With so many OEMs rushing for retro and scramblingfor Scramblers, one of the leading Europeanspecialists who has been "keeping the flame alight"since "motorcycles of character" were last in voguewith the volume manufacturers is LSLMotorradtechnik of Krefeld in Germany.Headed-up by former Harley dealer Jochen Schmitz-Linkweiler, he founded LSL in 1984 - at a time whenthe current styles that are now becomingmainstream were being replaced by superbikes.However, the '60s and '70s styling that spent somany years on the fringes of motorcycle design isnow back in the spotlight. What was once consideredrighteous but radical is now driving new unit salesas naked and retro streetbikes form the vanguard ofthe search for new riders with beards and the returnto growth.In addition to his extensive parts and accessoryprogramme, Jochen's business has become wellknown for its special projects, especially its'Clubman' series, and with a handful of "fellowtravellers" in the European motorcycle industry canlay claim to being among the pioneers of bringingcustom in from the cold, of making it respectable andmaking it desirable.

Always quick to embrace OE platforms with potentialwith frame styles and powertrain packages of theirown devising, LSL's latest 'Clubman Series' project isa reinterpretation of the current production DucatiScrambler.With its characteristic v-twin and classic space-frame, the Scrambler provides an excellent basis forself-expression - as the results of Ducati's 'CustomRumble' dealer competition have proved.LSL's priority is to liberate the Bologna 800 from itsstreet chains and set free its true off-road spirit.Ride performance is dramatically improved by thereplacement of the less than convincing stock frontend with Ohlins upside down forks and an off-roadfacing 19" front wheel. An LSL X-01 X-Bar handlebarand CNC milled 'Extreme' rider footpegs create anew riding dynamic that is enhanced by provenelements from motorcycle design history such as theround lamp, classic-based seat and short fenders.Further details from the LSL offer include theadjustable short-style levers, 40mm offset triple treeset, sprocket cover, license plate bracket, Clubmanmirrors and adjustable passenger pegs, whichcomplete the look.LSL developed the Scrambler Clubman as a joint

venture with specialist luggage brand Hepco &Becker of Pirmasens in Germany, who used it toshowcase the launch of their new soft luggage line- the crash bars are theirs too.

LSL MOTORRADTECHNIK GMBHKrefeld, GERMANYTel: +49 2151 555 [email protected]


GSX and "LegendGear" luggageoptionsSeen here, SW-MOTECH's Rearbagand Blaze Panniers can be combinedto provide up to 78-litres of touringstorage space on Suzuki's popularGSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F. BlazePanniers use a clever 'Quick-Lock' railmounting system, which clamps to thefootrest hangers and keeps the load

stable, secure and away from thewheel without extra straps or bungeechords.The rails can be removed in seconds,leaving only the discrete clampsbehind. The panniers are made fromhigh quality 1680 Ballistic-Nylon, andfeature a stiffened construction tomaintain their shape - they expandfrom 28 to 42-litre capacity (per pair),and come complete with waterproofinner bags, reflective detailing and anoptional cable lock.The Rearbag offers 24-litre standardcapacity, expandable to 36-litres -

large enough to hold a full-facehelmet. For additional carryingcapacity, SW-MOTECH's Quick-LockEvo tank ring system is also availablefor Suzukis - once fitted, it serves as asecure mounting base for 2.5 to 22-litre tank bags (12V chargingaccessory options available). A fullrange of touring add-ons andaccessories is also available.Available internationally from SW-MOTECH distributors, includingMotohaus Powersports(www.motohaus.com), who representthe company in the UK.Also seen here, SW-MOTECH say"state-of-the-art materials and classicstyling" come together in their new'Legend Gear' programme - "anageless ‘retro’ design with choicematerials and a versatile fasteningsystem".The new line consists of a broadportfolio of robust soft luggage,ranging from tankbags andsaddlebags to tailbags that can doubleas backpacks, with compact 3 and 5.5litre capacity tankbags and 20 to 27litre saddlebags. Accessories andtailbags can add up to a further 48litres of load capacity.The water resistant retro bags areproduced from high quality syntheticNapalon leather and waxed canvas.The bags’ inside is coated with PU andwaterproof inner bags provideadditional protection.

SW-MOTECH GmbH & Co KGRauschenberg, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)6425 [email protected]

SW-MOTECH Rearbag and BlazePanniers provide up to 78 litres of

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Magura expands "Hard CoreTechnology" master cylinder familyIn the 12 months since its launch, Magura's race-derived HC3 radial master cylinders have becomeestablished as top-selling upgrades with "ambitiousroad riders and customisation aficionados who havethe highest possible level of demands", according tothe Bad Urach, Germany based specialist.Described as the "cream of hydraulic fitmentupgrades" for Supersports bikes, Supermotos,streetfighters and "classy" custom bikes, the cleverspace-saving modular design of the range with aversatile top-mounted screw, which doubles as thelever transmission ratio adjustment feature, allowsMagura to offer three models of brake mastercylinders each in three-piston bore dimensions andtwo models of clutch master cylinder in threedimensions.The brake masters are available in 11, 12 and 13 mmwith short lever without ABE certification, and 14, 15and 16 mm or 17, 18 and 19mm with ABE.The clutch master is available for 11, 12 and 13 mmfor mineral oil applications, and 14, 15 and 16 mmDOT applications.Based on Magura's patented "Hard CoreTechnology", precision and feel are the hallmarks ofthe high grade aluminium construction, withoptimised lever transmission and a direct pressurepoint. The kits include the folding lever, titaniumclamp fixing screws, a smoked glass reservoir withretaining bracket, a banjo bolt with seals and a brakeor clutch switch.On sale from February this year, and seen in IDNMagazine when it was announced just before lastyear's 'Milan' Show, the compact size non-ABS orABS-compatible HC1 master brake and clutchcylinder version brings the same advancedergonomics and patented technology but adds an"entry-level" model to the HCT family for lessdemanding street bikes and Supermoto models. Thatsaid, the phrase "entry-level" doesn't mean that thepatented technology and precision arecompromised.

The same Advanced Seal Technology prevents airfrom entering the hydraulic system and diminishesinternal friction, significantly improving brake andclutch performance.The HCT system uses a "slotted" piston with astationary primary seal. Fully compatible with allbrake systems, with or without ABS, the systemprevents "ABS kickback" damage.

MAGURA GmbH & Co.Bad Urach, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7125 153 [email protected]

This sectional view shows the structure of themaster cylinder, using the example of the HC3.1 – Advanced Seal Technology prevents air frompenetrating into the hydraulic system.2 – The special piston technology of the HCTsystem.

Unveiled before last year's 'Milan' Show, Magura'sHC1 master brake and clutch cylinder kits forstreetbike and Supermoto applications prevent ABSkickback and feature Advanced Seal Technology thatprevents air from entering the hydraulic system. A"slotted" piston with stationary primary seal alsodiminishes internal friction

The unique modular design of the race-derived adjustable HC3 brake and master

cylinders means that three versions ofbrake master are available in three piston

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Italian specialistZandona's "SoftActive Jacket" is a100% Made in Italymultisport safetyjacket composed of CEapproved backprotector and arms,chest and ribs guards.The design featuresZandona's neckpadding (HCD -Helmet ContactDampers) and thejacket is made withelastic honeycomb-net-textile and Lycrainserts.The internal surface of the backprotector is made in S.R.T.(Sweat Removing Textile – atranspiring 3D textile whichtransfers sweat to the outside)and the limited thickness of thepadding, its lightweight and thejacket’s "outstanding fit" aresaid to provide "excellentstability and comfort".Also seen here, Zandona's "SoftActive Kneeguards" are madefrom ventilation-friendlyperforated neoprene withelastic inserts and velcro backclosures. The internal padding ismade from E.V.C. (EvolutedViscoelastic Cells), described asan "innovative waterproof anti-shock material with a highperformance/weight/thicknessratio, completely perforated toincrease perspiration from thecontact area to the outside. Thesock is made with high-gradetranspiring textiles, Lycra in thefront and elastic honeycomb-nettextile on the back. The limitedthickness of the padding,outstanding fit and theapplication of silicone-grip on

the inside of the elasticsprovide excellent stability. Theshape and dimension have beendesigned to mimic the limbstructure while avoidingstress".

ZANDONACaerano di San Marco (TV),ITALYTel: +39 0423 [email protected]

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Are youhooked?

Sometimes it’s the simple things that makeall the difference!All OptiMate battery charging, diagnosticand maintenance products delivered since2008 come standard with integrated wallmounts neatly positioned around the cables’entry/exit points, allowing the charger to besecurely mounted, even to 'stud' walls.However, many such products seem tospend most of their time living on the floor,next to the vehicles whose batteries arereceiving "the best care in the world".OptiMate battery chargers are fully sealedso it doesn't hurt them - they wouldcontinue working even if covered in dust ordirt, or at worst if liquid is spilt all overthem.However, it leaves the cables getting mixedup and the units getting kicked around andcausing trip hazards. Indeed brand ownerTecMate say that they have seen so manytechnicians who have tried to improvise away of hanging their OptiMates up in theworkshop that they have decided to re-invent that particular wheel once and forall.Step forward the OptiMate HOOK! It easilyattaches to the charger, and then the unitcan be hung pretty much anywhere -including from the handlebar - so it is in fullview, at a convenient height, with all thefunctions and features easy to see andaccess, including being able to monitor thecharge progression and battery condition asdisplayed on the OptiMate LED panel. OptiMate HOOK fits any OptiMate chargerwith integrated wall-mounts and attachesto one of the charger's integrated wall-mounts (typically at the AC cable entry end),with a second optional attachment to thecable itself. Even better - slots are provided to bundleand store excess cable on the HOOK. Nowwhy can't everything in life be so simple!

TECMATETienen, BELGIUMTel: +32 (0)16 805440www.tecmate.com

Ducati Scramblersuspension options andT-Max R&T front fork kit This is a big year for the Andreani Group, the Italiansuspension specialist with an internationalreputation.A new logo, new website and new slogan - "Race,Experience, Performance" - underlines the winningphilosophy that allowed former racer GiuseppeAndreani to build his company into one of Europe's'majors'.New products this year include the addition of aYamaha T-Max application to the range of Öhlins R&Tfront fork kits offered. Also available for Triumph andmost popular naked and cafe racer bikes, the rangeof Öhlins 43 R&T conventional front forks is said tooffer superior flowing and progression, sensiblyimproving city and highway handling. Equipped with Titranium Nitride (TiN) hard ceramictreated inner tubes with a 43mm diameter, theyfeature adjustable compression, rebound and springpreload. Offered in gold colour at an attractive price-point (compared to the original fork), it is said to beeasy to mount on the original clamps. Also availableas a kit that includes the fork, brake caliper mount

and front fender.Also seen here, Andreani Group haven't been slow tospot the opportunity to offer improved suspension forDucati's Scrambler with this special line of exclusiveparts. The Öhlins FG 434 conventional front forkequipped with a 43mm diameter gold anodised innertube is fully adjustable (compression, rebound andspring preload) and comes with high-strength, light-weight Ergal alloy CNC machined triple clamps.Also offered for the Scrambler, Öhlins 46mm pistonDR shock absorbers with 16mm diameter rods offeradjustable rebound and spring preload.Andreani's own R&D department designed Misanocartridge is also available for the Scrambler - featuring20mm enlarged oil chamber and adjustablecompression, rebound and spring preload.

ANDREANI GROUP INTERNATIONAL S.R.L.Pesaro (PU), ITALYTel: +39 0721 [email protected]

Ducati Scamblersuspensionoptions

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The new SL touring bag range by Barcelona, Spainbased luggage specialist SHAD (NAD S.A.) is said tobe suitable for any kind of trip and comprisesextendable side bags, a small tank bag, two sizes ofleg bag, a waist bag and a toll pass pouch.Made to 'ROHS' and 'Reach' standards/regulationsand UV standard compliant (UV50 protection formotorcycle bags), large reflective elements areintegrated into the design to offer maximum safety;multiple pockets and compartments make them anergonomic and practical luggage solution.The bags have design and application specific

mounting systems - the side bags use anew 'Side Bag Holder' metallicmounting system, which is said toguarantee greater firmness andsecurity.

NAD SLMollet Del Valles/Barcelona, SPAINTel. +34 935 [email protected]

Hevik's glove collection now comprisesseven designs, four of which are new 2016items - including the 'Rock Dark' glove seenhere. The company says that these new longgloves are totally waterproof thanks to aspecial waterproof and breathablemembrane called W-STRIDER.It has inner thermal padding for warmthand comfort, and a Velcro adjustable twin-strap closure system makes the 'Rock Dark'wind and cold resistant - the elasticated topstrap fits over the jacket sleeve, with asecond strap at the wrist.The palm and back of the gloves arecovered with an ample leather and fabric

area, and there is rigid external protectionon the knuckles and soft padding over thefinger joints; a broad range of sizes meanthese gloves can also be worn by womenriders.

HEVIK S.r.l.Brescia (BS), ITALYTel. +39 030 268 [email protected]

'Rock Dark' winter gloves

SL touring bag range


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Five compound off-roadbrake pad rangeItalian brake specialist Newfren has updated its brakepads programme with new compounds andapplications, offering its distributors and their dealersaccess to a comprehensive range with coverage formost popular makes and models of on and off-roadmotorcycles and scooters.Their updated Off-Road line now features a singlepremium HH rated X01 sintered race formula forprofessional Enduro and MX use that incorporatestitanium technology for high stability and powerfulgrip in wet or muddy conditions.For amateur dirt bike riders, MX and Enduroapplications, there is a choice of sintered or organiccompounds that are described as "stable in alldifferent conditions" with a guaranteed longdurability and constant and consistent, reliablebraking "even in extreme conditions".Newfren also offer sintered and organic compoundsfor 4-wheel ATV/Quad use.Their Road line for street and race bikes now featuresa single HH+ rated premium R01 sintered race formuladeveloped for Superbike, Superstock, Supersport andSupermoto models, and two lines of sintered andorganic pads for street bikes, the TT Pro range, whichis said to be ideal for track and road use, and isrecommended for the new generation of highperformance street bikes, and the Touring range,specially formulated for long distance riding. Thecompany also offers three lines of scooter pads -including sintered and organic pads speciallyformulated for the demands of urban riding and thegreater stopping performance demanded by the new

generation of maxi-scooters.Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, thecompany is still in family ownership with ValterBarbero at the helm, and has just completed a 24month multi-million Euro investment programme innew manufacturing technology at its 6,000 sqmfacilty/10,000 sqm site at Cirie near Turin.Products made there include brake shoes, backingplates, clutch plates and parts, brake discs andassemblies, in addition to brake pads.

NEWFREN S.r.l.Cirié (TO), ITALYTel. +39 011 9200 [email protected]

The 2016 Gianni Falco range of boots for2016 includes their 'Performance' and'Urban' lines for men.The new CE homologated technical MAXXEVO boot features the "Quick-Reel"mechanical closure system combined withanti-shock D3O material. The upper is madeof "Micro-Synth" synthetic material with a"soft-touch" effect and a "High-Tex" liningmembrane. The ankle area features a TPRexternal reinforcement, and the outsole hasa differentiated compound with heelstabiliser for optimum grip on the footpegs.The new 'Urban' line BROS shoe is for short-range riders who also need a comfortableand fashionable shoe off the bike.Comparable to a classic ankle-top shoe, it issaid to incorporate "all the comfort andsafety features needed from a motorcycleboot", such as a synthetic vintage greased"Micro-Synth" upper, an inner "High-Tex"membrane and exclusively designed D30anti-shock material. Available in dark brownin 41-46 EU sizing and with CE certification.

GIANNI FALCO S.r.l.Caselle di Altivole (TV), ITALYTel. +39 0423 [email protected]

Performance line 'MAXX EVO' boot, CE-certified, D30anti-shock material, "Quick-Reel" mechanical closuresystem, "High-Tex" membrane, "Micro-Synth" upper

Urban Line 'BROS' shoe, CE-certified, D30 anti-shockmaterial, "High-Tex" inner membrane, greased vintagestyle "Micro-Synth" upper

Italian distributor Innteck isoffering a comprehensiverange of motorcycle parts fromSwedish manufacturer SKF,including the off-road ridingupgrades seen here.The SKF wheel seal kit formotorcycles provides protection foroff-road wheel hub bearings fromthe intense contamination andwater entry that can shorten thebearing life.The unique design means increasedsealing efficiency with reduced frictionand very low power loss.This special seal is composed of two components: onefixed non-rotating external plastic shield to protectfrom water, even at high pressure when the bike is

cleaned, and a traditional rotatingback seal made of the special SKFlow-friction compound. The two-piece design allows for extremedurability because the wheelspacer is not grooved over time.Also see here, the SKF mudscraper kit for motorcycle forksconsists of a pair of ready tofit scrapers made with a new,smart design and with a

low-friction plastic material.The design results in reduced wear and increased

fork seal life and performance. It effectively cleans driedmud from the stanchion and offers enhanced waterprotection without trapping it into the forks like othercommon seal protection devices. UV-resistant, it makesfor reduced and consistent friction, and the user-friendly assembly means it can be installed "in-field"without fork or wheel removal.

INNTECKAlba (CN), ITALYTel: +39 0173 [email protected]

SKF off-road wheel andfork protection


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Kappa's KV8 Multivision demi-jet features nineversions in four lines: 'Basic', 'Cosmo', 'National' and'U-Star'.Made in polymers, it weighs just one kilogramme,with a removable 'ecoleather' external finish. Itfeatures an anti-allergenic inner lining andremovable cheek pads and is described ascomfortable in cool temperatures, but with thecapacity to provide effective ventilation in summer.As standard the KV8 is supplied with a short,transparent, anti-scratch and glasses-friendly visor,with additional options including a (75%) smokedversion and a longer, more protective visor - alsoavailable transparent or (75%) smoked.The 'Basic' includes basic versions of the KV8, ingloss white and matt black with Garnet red innerlining. The 'Cosmo' shows a clever use of a bi-coloureffect on the shell with "sinuous" lines in twoversions with graphics in white/black and silver/blackand a black inner lining. The 'National' makes stylishuse of the Italian, UK and US flag and has a blackinner lining. The 'U-Star' is characterised by "stellar"graphics, with the same pattern used for the twoversions - matt silver shell with red and blue graphicsand gloss shell white with graphics in an attractiveblack pattern with black inner lining.The helmet has a one size shell, weighs 1,000g andhas a buckle with quick-release system andmicrometric adjustment; options include Bluetoothinterphone I302BK.

KAPPA S.r.l.Flero (BS), ITALYTel. +39 030 2686 [email protected]

SG.10 off-road bootKey features of Gaerne's new SG.10 off-roadboot with its "comfortable, innovative andergonomic design" include a lightweightupper combined with microfiber inserts andPU protections, dual composite rubber soleand memory cell PU inner foam liner.The "razor back" pivot system providesstrong lateral support, preventing ankletwisting without compromising flexibility,and the lightweight and replaceable bucklesand Velcro closure system means secure andprecise fit; the first two buckles at the topare removable to accommodate a bigger legor knee brace. A rubber grip guard on theinner side of the boots delivers exceptionalgrip and heat protection.

GAERNE S.p.A.Coste di Maser (TV), ITALYTel. +39 0423 [email protected]

X-Black forX-MaxThis new version of the popular X-Black Oval silencerfor Yamaha's X-Max 400 from Exan excels "for cityor long distance riding", according to the Italianmanufacturer.

Featuring a final trapezoidal carbon end shapethat "accentuates the sporty look of Yamaha'sscooter", it is available in four different materials -satin stainless steel, light satin stainless steel, black;carbon and titanium. Lighter than the original, theinternal geometry is said to deliver a better exhaustgas routing and flow for improved performance at allspeeds and in all riding circumstances.

The silencer is noise approved but has a removabledb killer that can be easily removed in order to enjoybetter performance to experience the thrill of thetrack.

EXANLissone (MI), ITALYTel: +39 27 82 [email protected]

KV8 Multivision demi-jet


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The GTS jacket and the GT-PRO pants from Italianspecialist Clover are 3-layer, 4-season, 100 percent waterproof garments in men's andladies versions.The first GTS jacket and complementary GT-PROpants were introduced by Clover in 2011, with asecond three years later that featured Clover'soptional airbag device - which can be boughtseparately and integrated by means of their specific'KIT-OUT'.At EICMA last year Clover unveiled upgrades. The GT-PRO-2 jacket has 3-layers (the inner ones areinterchangeable and zip connected). The externaljacket has had water repellent treatment on theouter fabric and the layers include a removable,waterproof and breathable "Aquazone Plus"membrane with removable thermal liner. Theexternal fabrics include Duratek-7 and Duratek-4and anti-abrasion 'Ballistic' material at the shouldersand elbows.The jacket comes with a CE certified external airbag(optional and sold separately), which can beexternally integrated into the jacket. It is certified toCE EN 1621-4 Level-2 standard, and in a marketsector that is starting to attract attention andcontroversy in equal measure, Clover say theirs was"the first CE certified airbag for motorcyclists". Activation time is 0.08 seconds, "the fastestmechanically operating airbag", according to Clover,and "6.4 times more protective than a CE level-2back protector". It is said to reduce the impactenergy by about 35 times (average value of residualenergy transmitted under the test 1.4 kN), remainsanchored to the jacket even when the inner layersare removed and is said to be easily rechargeable bythe user in case of accidental operation.It also features 7 adjustable ventilation openings, 8pockets, and the pockets can be converted intoventilation openings. Features include 3D meshlining, which, in winter, when the ventilation panelsare closed, creates an air gap inside the jacket that

allows greater thermal insulation. In summer, whenthe ventilation panels are open, the 3D mesh lets theair flow circulate inside the jacket. Additional features include accordion style stretchpanels on the elbows, Velcro flaps to adjust the sizeof the cuffs, button closure and zip with double slider,elastic cuffs on the waterproof membrane to preventwater infiltration, straps to adjust the size of thearms, forearms, chest, waist and bottom andadjustable and removable CE protectors onshoulders and elbows. Laminated refractive inserts

on the front, arms and back for night visibility add tothe safety features. It is available in fluo-yellow (andother colourways) for daytime visibility. The GT-PRO-2 WP pants are 100% waterproof, 4-season technical touring pants with three layersconnected with zip and a double layer of fabric onthe bottom. The pants have elastic inserts on thecrotch, inside leg and behind the knees to maintainthe correct fit regardless of whether the inner layersare inserted or not, accordion-style stretch panels atthe knees and back, double Velcro flaps to adjust thesize of the waist, and the ankle zone is zip openedand Velcro adjustable. The jacket/pants connection is by 360 degree zip forwinter and locking clip for the slider; the fouradjustable ventilation panels on the thighs andknees are lined with 3D mesh.Two front pockets and adjustable and removable CEprotectors at the hips and knees, as well as laminatedrefractive inserts on the sides and back, add to thelist of safety features.

CLOVER IT S.R.L.Cornedo (VI), ITALYTel. +39 0445 [email protected]

GT-PRO-2 jacket and pantsand GTS-3 WP airbag


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"Orbita" women's suitJacket and trousers of the new RukkaOrbita suit for women are cut perfectly forthe female body and made completelyfrom elastic Gore-Tex three-layer laminate.The elastic outer material not onlyoptimises comfort, but also ensures abody-hugging fit and chic. On warm days,the thermal lining with temperature-regulating Outlast can be removed fromthe jacket and trousers, while largeventilation options on the sides of thejacket and the thighs let in additionalcooling air. The Rukka D3O jointprotectors are trimmed down to ladies'size, while the Rukka D3O Air protector isfull-size. Armacor reinforcements on theshoulders and elbows, as well as theknees and shins, offer additional

protection. The suit has six waterproofpockets and a removable neck warmermade of elastic Gore-Tex that acts as awind and water lock, like on the cuffs andsleeves.The Orbita trousers have climate-regulating AirCushion on the inside of theseat area and Antiglide-Keprotec on theoutside. The jacket and trousers areavailable in various sizes and lengths,both in black, optionally with grey, neonyellow or pink piping.

L-FASHION GROUP/RUKKALahti, FINLANDTel. +358 (0)3 [email protected]

The new Metro-T luggage line from Givi includes foursemi-rigid bags that can be purchased and usedseparately or as a complete set, providing small andmedium load volume.The bags are made from laminated, durable, highstrength "technical" material, are waterproof and UVray resistant (in accordance with ISO 4892-2:3013 - 500hours of exposure in a Q-Sun Xenon enclosed chamber).Features include reflective inserts and anodisedaluminium trims, a rain cover, contrasting lining andstitching and zippers that are compatible with a securitylock (available separately).The MT501 are a pair of expandable, thermoformed toploading saddlebags equipped with a brand new frame-specific mounting system. They can be ordered as singlebags, suitable for bikes with a high exhaust pipe. Featuresinclude side mesh pockets and a carrying handle.Dimensions are 360 x 200 x 340 mm, internal capacityis 18 litres.The MT 502 is a multi-functional, expandable bagdesigned to be positioned on the tail that can beconverted into a comfortable backpack. It is set up formodular mounting with the MT503 roll-bag. They havea universal fitting system and come with removablebackpack straps and double carry handle. Dimensionsare 230 x 300 x 440 mm, internal capacity 30 litres.The MT503 roll-bag can be attached to the front forksor the passenger seat. Set up for modular

clips/adjustable straps, mounting with the MT502backpack it has a double opening - the maincompartment is accessed via a 'roll down' flap typesystem; the smaller compartment is accessed via a zipper.Dimensions are 120 x 170 x 420 mm, internal capacity4 litres.The MT504 is a 4-magnet multi-pocket tank bag formetal tanks. It features an internal pocket beneath thecover to accommodate a smartphone, side pockets with

zipper designed for keys and other small objects; thefront cable port is set up for installing Givi Power Hubaccessories and a shoulder strap. Dimensions are 190 x280 x 220 mm, internal capacity 5 litres, fitting system.

GIVI S.r.l.Flero (BS), ITALYTel. +39 030 3581 [email protected]

Metro-T luggage

Founded in 1979, Stylmartin has a long history ofmaking "traditional" motorcycle footwear, andwith the "Continental" the brand makes a vintage-style boot comeback using current technologiesand materials.It is a semi-artisanal product, retaining thosedetails symbolic of the past, for example the fire-branded logo is exactly the same as 30 years ago,as are the retro-style chrome metal hooks thatattach the four straps. The boot is part ofStylmartin's 2016 "Touring Emotions" collectionand made from water-repellent, treated calfskinnappa leather. The boot is particularly striking in

the red version seen here - aged using a specificformulation of hand- applied wax finish.The internal lining is also made of leather formaximum breathability; protection featuresinclude PU inserts for the ankles and mouldedplates in heat-resistant material for the shins(positioned underneath the logo). The sole isanatomical and removable, and the Vibram outersole is said to provide excellent grip. The boot comes in sizes 38 to 47 in red or black,and Stylmartin say this boot is equally at home onvintage Enduros, English classics, cafe racers orscramblers.

CALZATURIFICIO ANTIS S.r.l.Montebelluna (TV), ITALYTel. +39 0423 [email protected]

Continental touring boot


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Vintage DominoGephard levers andblack Condor bars

The new 'Storm' full-face fromAiroh is designed for all-condition road use. Thethermoplastic H.r.t. shell, whichincorporates a special high-strength, shock-absorbing andresistant resin, has a "modern,sporty design and eye-catchinggraphics". 'Storm' features aretractable sun visor that helpsprevent internal fogging, anexcellent ventilation system, a

comfortable inner lining and isready for a Pinlock lens, with"stop wind" also included. Theweight is 1,420gr and availablein sizes from XS to XXL.

LOCATELLI S.p.A.Almenno San Bartolomeo(BG), ITALYTel. +39 035 [email protected]

Italian specialist Domino/Tommaselli has added to its vintage range of partsand accessories with an update of the classic Ghepard style lever with newleft and right lever assembly kits for all motocross and enduro bikes of theseventies and eighties. The Domino Ghepard levers were used on manynational and international championship-winning machines and areavailable with an optional imitation leather cover to increase the retroauthenticity of the look. Also seen here, Domino has introduced a blackversion of its Condor vintage-style handlebar in a selection of dimensions.DOMINO, Italy; www.domino-group.com

Storm full-face helmet


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H2R Evolution (Carbon),GSX-S1000F Slip-On(Titanium) lines

Akrapovic has launched an all-new exhaust systemfor the "ground-breaking" Kawasaki Ninja H2R thatis said to "further enhance this incredible motorcyclewith the latest technologies from the world’s premierexhaust manufacturer".This carbon system uses the same design originallyseen on the Akrapovic concept system and first usedon the Slip-On Line exhaust for the Ninja H2. Theunique profile of the exhaust muffler, with the sleeve,end cap, heat shield and bracket constructed fromcarbon fibre "follows the lines of this motorcycleperfectly", with headers (components cast inAkrapovic’s in-house foundry), collectors, link pipesand a sleeved pre-muffler all manufactured fromhigh-grade titanium. Akrapovic say the main goal of their technicians hasbeen to lower the noise level to make it "compliantfor some track usage without any impact onperformance levels. Intelligent solutions havereduced the noise emissions from 116.4 dB to 101.8dB without compromising any of the performance of

the stock open system". In fact, the company says ithas actually managed to increase the mid-rangepower levels. The company also says its sound engineers havetuned the system to give the motorcycle a deeper andricher sound – despite the reduction in noise levels.An easy-to-follow installation manual is said to makethis performance upgrade a simple plug-and-playoperation with no need for remapping or other parts.The company states it is also a perfect fit for the road-going Kawasaki Ninja H2. Also seen here, the latest addition to their Slip-OnLine (Titanium) exhaust for the Suzuki GSX-S1000Ffeatures a conical muffler described as manufacturedfrom race-bred materials with an outer sleeve intitanium, with the front and rear muffler assemblyconstructed from stainless steel, carbon fibre heatshield and carbon fibre end cap. Akrapovic says that reduced weight adds to theperformance of the 999 cc inline four-cylinderengine, especially when the engine hits 5,000 rpm,and torque levels are enhanced to "ensure asmoother and more enjoyable ride as theperformance increases". The system meets EC/ECEtype approval without having the need for a noise-reduction insert. No additional modifications areneeded.

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Yamaha Motor Europe's 2016 'YardBuilt' dealer competition will seeYamaha’s European dealers again "mixit" with some of the best custom bikebuilders in the world to create their own'Yard Built' projects from Yamaha’sSport Heritage range. Yamaha say that "dealers have beenbusy over the winter and now they needthe public's help to choose the bestbuild!"Further to recent collaborations withiconic builders such as Portugal’s 'itroCkS!bikes' and Yard Built newcomersGS Mashin of Switzerland have addedfuel to the fire and motivated thedealers to really pull out all the stops.The results show that the only limits arethe imagination. The builds proveeveryone can take a brand new bikefrom the Sport Heritage range andpersonalise it to their liking - openingthe world of custom possibilities to bikeowners who have considered their owncustom, but were afraid of the technicalknowledge required". The competition has simple rules - thebike needed to be from the currentSport Heritage range, and anunspecified number of genuineaftermarket accessories had to be used. This year Yamaha Motor Europe isawarding special prizes to the bestcustom build in the following threeengine categories: single-cylinder andparallel-twin, V-twin and V-four andfinally inline-four. Voting closes on the31st March. Yamaha say they will beopening up the competition to thepublic later in the year.The initiative started two years ago witha Yamaha Yard Built campaign that sawinvited customisers collaborating tocreate builds based on the SportHeritage range. The competition lastyear then saw European Yamahadealers create 41 of their own

interpretations of the platforms - overten thousand bike fans from acrossEurope cast votes online to help choosefour category winners for unveiling atthe Glemseck 101 event in Germany inSeptember.“This project has proved a greatvalidation that the custom scene is trulyalive and kicking - not just in the nichecustom world, but that it has now beenembraced across Europe by ourdealerships”, commented YamahaMotor Europe Product Manager ShunMiyazawa. “The end results have been reallyimpressive, with some stunning buildsthat wouldn't be out of place sittingalongside the top custom builders.More importantly it shows that ourSport Heritage range of motorcycles isthe perfect base for personalisation". Many of the builds featured genuine

Yamaha as well as aftermarket bolt-onaccessories, showing that riders canachieve quality results without anycutting or welding to the frame.The VMAX category winner was LibertyYam of France with a tribute tolegendary Yamaha France icon ‘JCO’ -muscular Café-Dragster build in 60thanniversary yellow and black colours.The XJR1300 class was won byinternationally respected Germandealership Motorrad Klein with apurposeful, race-inspired machine thatmade more than a passing reference toWSB racing star Noriyuki Haga. The winning XV950 came fromPortuguese dealer Yamaha Motor 7with a dual colour scheme scrambler-inspired build; the winning SR400 wasa classic café racer style interpretationof the popular SR platform by MotorMadrid.

2015 winners, left to right: SR 400 'Madrid' by Motor Madrid, Spain; XV950 -seen here in 50th anniversary white and red on a pair of 'M7 #001 Twins' byYamaha Motor 7 of Lisbon, Portugal; XJR 1300 'Klein' by Motorrad Klein, ofDillingen/Saar, near Saarbrucken in Germany; VMax 'The V-Speed' by LibertyYam of Boulazac/Perigueux near Bordeaux, France. All last year’s entries, withwebsite links, and details of this year's competition, can be found atwww.yamaha-yardbuilt.com

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NEWSBRIEFSIn the United States the EnvironmentProtection Agency (EPA) may beabout to start enforcing emissionsregulations on street-legalproduction bikes that have beenmodified for track and race use.

Available in India only to beginwith, Royal Enfield bossSiddhartha Lal has finallyunveiled their much rumourednew mini adventure bike - TheHimalayan - an air-cooled 411cc4-stroke single.

American Carl Reese has set a newsolo "Cannonball" cross-countryrecord riding the 2,829 miles fromLas Vegas to New York City in just 38hours, 49 minutes - on a BMW K1600 GT - beating a record that hadstood since 1983 by over threehours.

ANESDOR, the motorcycleindustry trade association inSpain, has a new president withCesar Rojo, the CEO of KTM inSpain succeeding Juan CarlosAndres, CEO of Suzuki Spain.

BMW has announced August 12th &13th 2016 as the dates for itssecond Pure & Crafted Festival. Theevent in August 2015 sold out with7,000 visitors; the venue will againbe in the "industrial charm" of thePostbahnhof am Ostbahnhof, Berlin.

FEMA and FIM have welcomeda report by the OECD-ITF(Organisation for Economic andDevelopment - InternationalTransport Forum) that the 50million new PTWs andmotorcycles produced globallyevery year represent a group ofconsumers whose interests"also need to be taken care ofin transport and road safetypolicies". The report should beanother document thatinfluences EU policy making.

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