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COMMENT: Innovate to survive ............................................................................Page 4 ACEM figures show European PTW market down -18.2% for first four months of 2013 F IGURES released at the end of May by ACEM, the Brussels based motorcycle industry trade association (the Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers and Importers) show total PTW sales for the 21 major European markets they monitor down by 82,417 units compared to the first four months of 2012; a decline of -18.2 percent. As part of a continuing five year pattern of decline ACEM is pointing to youth unemployment (in particular) and the "protracted rainy and cold climate in April delaying the start of the motorcycling season" as primary reasons. Sales of PTWs for the first four months are reported as being 369,130 vehicles against 451,547 in the first four months of 2012. ACEM says that "the usual spike in sales, which coincides with the onset of the spring, has not materialised, postponed by bad weather conditions all over the EU. This decline, however, can largely be attributed to the economic context. Diminishing motorcycle and scooter registrations can be linked to the growing unemployment rates of young people all across Europe." They go on to say that "an endemic lack of disposable income and work opportunities are reducing youths’ capacity to access convenient and flexible transport." For the month of April specifically, PTW (Powered-Two-Wheeler) sales in Europe are said to have totalled 140,285 units. Year to date motorcycle registrations are reported to be in decline more slowly than small cc machines, -15.4 percent for the first four months of the year, with moped sales down -24.3 percent. "Compared to March the magnitude of the drop has slowed somewhat, with Germany able to halve the losses accumulated in the three months to March at -7.4 percent." Of the other markets that ACEM monitors Austria was down -8.8 percent; France -8.3 percent; Poland -21.8%; The Netherlands -22.1 percent; Italy -31.2 percent; Spain -15.6 percent; Greece -32.6 percent; UK -10.0 percent." At their annual conference in Brussels in January ACEM reported that annual European PTW registrations had declined to some 1.5m units in 2012, meaning that they had nearly halved since 2007 (2.7m units), and at that stage were pinning hopes of a stabilisation for the year(s) ahead on a trend that appeared to show the rate of decline to be reducing. However, although a clear difference is continuing to emerge between southern and northern European markets, and between the motorcycle market and the small cc market, despite two thirds of market value being in the one third of units of 350cc and above, the trend seen so far this year offers manufacturers and dealers little encouragement. Under the theme "Motorcycling Matters" ACEM successfully called on the EU to bring motorcycling in from PRODUCTS JULY 2013 ISSUE #113 NEWS: Castiglioni strengthens MV Agusta Board..........................................................Page 9 Pages 31-35 NEws ROOM 6-9, 40 INDEX 38 TRADE ZONE 36 Page 33 Continued on Page 6 >>> Page 19 Page 24 Page 20 Page 26 Page 25 Page 30 Page 30
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COMMENT: Innovate to survive ............................................................................Page 4
ACEM figures show EuropeanPTW market down -18.2% forfirst four months of 2013
F IGURES released at theend of May by ACEM, theBrussels based motorcycle
industry trade association (theAssociation of EuropeanMotorcycle Manufacturers andImporters) show total PTW salesfor the 21 major Europeanmarkets they monitor down by82,417 units compared to thefirst four months of 2012; adecline of -18.2 percent.As part of a continuing five year
pattern of decline ACEM is pointing toyouth unemployment (in particular)and the "protracted rainy and coldclimate in April delaying the start of themotorcycling season" as primaryreasons.Sales of PTWs for the first four
months are reported as being 369,130vehicles against 451,547 in the firstfour months of 2012.ACEM says that "the usual spike in
sales, which coincides with the onsetof the spring, has not materialised,postponed by bad weather conditionsall over the EU. This decline, however,can largely be attributed to the
economic context. Diminishingmotorcycle and scooter registrationscan be linked to the growingunemployment rates of young peopleall across Europe." They go on to say that "an endemic
lack of disposable income and workopportunities are reducing youths’capacity to access convenient andflexible transport."For the month of April specifically,
PTW (Powered-Two-Wheeler) sales inEurope are said to have totalled140,285 units. Year to date motorcyc le
registrations are reported to be indecline more slowly than small ccmachines, -15.4 percent for the firstfour months of the year, with mopedsales down -24.3 percent."Compared to March the
magnitude of the drop has slowedsomewhat, with Germany able tohalve the losses accumulated in thethree months to March at -7.4percent." Of the other markets thatACEM monitors Austria was down-8.8 percent; France -8.3 percent;Poland -21.8%; The Netherlands -22.1
percent; Italy -31.2 percent; Spain-15.6 percent; Greece -32.6 percent;UK -10.0 percent."At their annual conference in
Brussels in January ACEM reported thatannual European PTW registrationshad declined to some 1.5m units in2012, meaning that they had nearlyhalved since 2007 (2.7m units), and atthat stage were pinning hopes of astabilisation for the year(s) ahead on atrend that appeared to show the rateof decline to be reducing.However, although a clear
difference is continuing to emergebetween southern and northernEuropean markets, and betweenthe motorcycle market and thesmall cc market, despite two thirdsof market value being in the onethird of units of 350cc and above,the trend seen so far this year offersmanufacturers and dealers littleencouragement.Under the theme "Motorcycling
Matters" ACEM successfully called onthe EU to bring motorcycling in from
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Motorcycle Fashion ............................................................30-35
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A legend reborn?
p.6
IVM elects new President Hstreet launched by Pierobon
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W ITH the total European market's PTW sales figures crashingagain this year (see this month's cover story - based on ACEMfigures to April 2013) wide discrepancies are emerging
between sectors and regions of the market, and deep seated concernsmust be exercising the major motorcycle manufacturers as marketconsolidation starts to look increasingly likely.In northern European markets motorcycle sales are in less decline than in the
south, and in general the larger displacements are holding up better than smallcc units.No surprise there some would say, but even within the northern markets there
are wide variations - other than being able to say that PTW sales throughoutEurope continue to be "troubled" it is difficult to see any one single sector ormarket that is really holding up (Germany excepted perhaps), or anotherexplanation for the malaise than the ongoing economic issues; issues that stillappear to be set to worsen before getting any better, regardless of what somepoliticians and forecasters would have us believe. While progress is being made to deepen the position
of motorcycles as a mainstay of Europe's transportagenda, especially in terms of 'Urban Mobility', theeconomic conditions in which the industry seeks tosurvive are putting increasing strain on all areas of theindustry, dealers and manufacturers alike, and as aresult R&D budgets and the ability of manufacturerbalance sheets to continue to fuel innovation as apathway to increased sales are also under pressure asnever before. Without projected return it is one of theareas, like marketing, that comes under the mostintense scrutiny in any downturn.
T he demographic catastrophe that the industry's lost generation of newentrants poses for dealers and manufacturers alike is not just a short termproblem.The legacy of youth unemployment and the 20, 30 or even 40 year shadow
it could cast in terms of future sales of larger displacement motorcycles to manytens of thousands of missing future customers will stay with us. Stay with us asa reminder of the vulnerability that the motorcycle industry took with it into thedownturn.That vulnerability revolved around 20 years of manufacturer complacency as
new model introductions, especially in the all important large displacement streetbike, sports and hyper-sports sectors, failed to sustain the excitement that hadfuelled the superbike revolution of the 1970's and 1980's in the face of customertastes that have continued to evolve.By the time of the last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of this,
the majority of new model launches were recycles of the riding values that hadgotten us there, rather than further new approaches to the two wheel ownershipand riding experience that could build on that foundation and take us into newand what might have been rather more future proofed directions.The performance, tuning and accessory industries have shown themselves
adept at being able to respond with agility to the demands that riders weremaking of their machines; especially where bomb-proofing for the urban ridingand comfort and convenience enhancing for the long-distance riding experienceswere concerned.Add into that thinking the emergence of the "off-road-plus" demographically
driven adventure touring market, and the heritage conscious demand for'motorcycles of character', and the picture that emerges is one of diversificationand change; change that has taken place right under the noses of themanufacturers, of the Japanese manufacturers especially - changes that primarytraditional platforms have been slow to respond to.
G one are the days when riders are motivated by riding one of an homogenoustribe of 100,000 nearly identical bikes. Instead that has been replaced by a
new badge of honour, one which allows the customer to be one of one in a tribeof 100,000 individualists.That this paradigm shift should have passed by the market leaders, especially
at a time when being able to communicate directly andintimately with existing and potential customers wasevolving like never before, is nothing short of astrategic failure to look beyond existing demand andplan ahead for change in tastes and riding needs.It is a sweeping generalisation of course, and one
that overlooks the steps taken by some manufacturersin some market sectors, but it is a generalisation thatis proven by the balance sheets of thosemanufacturers whose market share is prosperingrelative to those whose designs and product offershave stagnated and lost their way, and whose sales
have therefore declined.
I n the case of the Japanese manufacturers, in particular, there is a more complexmatrix of reasons for decline at play than that one simple own goal, not leastdomestic economic strength and exchange rates.But at a time when young riders and new entrants were under pressure, and
the age, riding expectations and tastes of the median demographic wereevolving, it is conspicuous that what once excited and motivated no longer 'cutsit'.It is conspicuous that individuality and personality is now less likely to be
expressed in pure horsepower terms, and more likely to find its expression in awider range of cultural, social and engineering references than the mono-cultural, social and engineering references of the nineties and noughties - so,clearly, some have 'dropped the ball' and some have filled the void!
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the cold where transport planning isconcerned. While there are positive signs interms of PTWs finding an increasingly highprofile on EU transport agendas, and in termsof the regulatory frameworks that impact onthe industry's products and its customers, themacro-economic environment is clearly goingto continue to make life difficult for the
industry for some time to come.If the current trend is maintained, with no
further acceleration in the rate of decline forthe rest of 2013, the total PTW sales acrossEurope's primary markets look likely to settleout around 1.2m units for the year - meaningthat the industry would have more thanhalved in new model registration terms since2007 (-55 percent).
Source: www.acem.eu
ITALIAN motorcyc le f ramemanufacturing specialist Pierobon hastaken its many years of experience inbuilding frames for race bikes andproduced a street-specific motorcycle– the Hstreet. Based on the earlier track-use only
F042, the latest machine fromPierobon can be purchased as acomplete motorcycle or as a kit for self-build.
Pierobon has used a Ducati 1100Evo two-valve engine as the basis ofthe build and holds it in one of its owntrellis frames manufactured from ENAW-7020 aluminium tubing. The frontand rear subframes and swingarm areall constructed from EN AW-6082aluminium, and give the bike a 23.5-degree head angle and a 1,415mmwheelbase. Pierobon is also responsible for the
manufacture of the 16-litre capacity
aluminium fuel tank, triple clamps,handlebars and rearset controls. The2-into-1 head pipes are alsomanufactured by Pierobon and arematched to a Termignoni carbon andtitanium silencer. A Showa L730 USD, fully adjustable
fork is used on the front of the bike,and at the rear there is a progressivecantilever linkage operating a Showamonoshock.Five-spoke Marchesini aluminium
wheels are fitted to the Hstreet;
3.5 x 17in front and 5 x 17in rear.Both wheels carry Pirelli DiabloSupercorsa tyres. Twin Brembo radialmount, four-piston caliper grip twin305mm discs at the front and a single245mm disc is used with a Brembocaliper on the rear wheel.
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METZELER has announced itssponsorship of freestyle stuntmotorcycle BMW rider MattieGriffin, who is ranking fifth inthe Street Bike Freestyle World.Mattie Griffin said: “I’m reallyexcited to be partnering withMetzeler, they’re a worldrenowned tyre brand, and I’vealready tested them to makesure they can stand up to thepunishment I put them through!Consistency and durability aretwo incredibly important traitsthat I need for my stunt showsto be a success, and I need
ultimate faith in the grip of mytyres, so it was an easy choicechoosing Metzeler.”Starting out riding at just sixyears old, Irish born Mattie hasgrown to become one of theleading names in the world offreestyle motorcycle stunting.After turning professional in2004 he won his firstcompetition before becoming aregular in the World Stunt RidingChampionship. Mattie is nowofficially supported by BMWMotorrad. Metzeler UK Marketing Manager
Jim Worland said: “It’s great tohave Mattie on board withMetzeler. He is very professional,hardworking and constantlydeveloping new stunts to keepon top of his game. Mattie putson a quality show which fitsreally well with us as a premiumtyre manufacturer, and we lookforward to seeing him wow thecrowds at various events thisyear.”
www.metzeler.co.uk
Metzeler sponsors stunt rider Mattie Griffin
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Hstreet launched by Pierobon
6 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JULY 2013
GERMAN motorcycle industryassociation IVM (Industrie-VerbandMotorrad) has chosen Heiner Faust asits new President. The 45-year-old has worked for
BMW for 16 years and BMW Motorradsince 2001. The IVM has alsoconfirmed Ralf Keller (46), General
Manager of Aftersales at YamahaMotors German office as first VicePresident, and re-elected RalphZimmer (52), Head of Marketing atPiaggio Germany, as second VicePresident.Ronald Kabella, the Power Sports
Director at Bucher AG in Switzerland
(manufacturers of the Motorex brandoils range), was re-elected as VicePresident of the parts and accessorymembership group.
www.ivm-ev.de
Heiner Faust, new President of theIVM in Germany: Our goal is, andremains, providing the motorcycleindustry in Germany with the bestsupport and initiatives to helpdevelop the market”.
IVM elects new President
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FOLLOWING a massive 26.61percent increase in year on yearmotorcycle sales in April, it lookslike some of the sales lost earlierthis year (in March especially)have now been recovered inGermany, with sales up by 4.21percent in May (11, 601 unitsversus 11,132 in May 2012).This means that for both Apriland May, motorcycle sales inGermany have been higher than
in the same months since 2008,and that for the five months ofthe year to date motorcycle salesare up by 1.04 percent, at 50,541units – the best seen since 2008(50,837).In total PTW sales terms, Maywas up 2.84 percent (following a19.75 percent increase in April)meaning that for the fivemonths of the year to date, totalPTW are lagging behind the
same period of last year by only-1.99 percent (69,626 units).Clear evidence that theprotracted poor weather hasdelayed sales, dealers andmanufacturers in Germany willbe hoping that underlyingdemand for motorcycles and
small cc machines will continueto improve (assumingreasonable in the months ahead)and that 2013 as a whole couldyet show some (if modest)improvement on the 127, 680total PTW sales seen in Germanyin 2012.
German motorcycle sales improve in May
5.000
10.000
15.000
20.000
25.000GERMANY: MAY
MAY 2012
MAY 2013
MOTORCYCLES TOTAL PTWSYCLES TOTAL
16,5
59
PTWS
P
17,0
29
UN
ITS
+4.21%
+2.84%
11,6
01
MOTORCY
C
YC
11,1
32
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
80,000
70,000
GERMANY, YEAR TO DATE2013
2012
LARGE MOTORCYCLES TOTAL PTWS
RCYCLES
50,5
41
LARGE MOT
TOR
C
50,0
19
L
PTWS
69,6
26
TOTAL
L
P
71,0
40
UN
ITS
+1.04%
-1.99%
8 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JULY 2013
STAT ZONE
AT 4.09 percent (8,821 units)motorcycle sales in the UnitedKingdom were up compared tothe same month of last year forthe first time in 2013.Year to date motorcycle sales(for the first five months of2013 versus 2012) are still downthough, at -5.39 percent.Total PTW sales in May were up
fractionally over May 2012 with0.55 percent growth (9,711units), though for the fivemonths of the year to date,while the rate of declineappears to be slowingsomewhat, the market is stilldown by -7.51 percent (38, 279units).As elsewhere in Europe, dealers
and manufacturers in the UKwill be hoping that poorweather is the primaryexplanation for market decline,but with March, April and Mayaccounting for such a high
percentage of annual sales inthe UK, clearly the damage,especially to dealers who arenow carrying excess unsoldinventory, will already havebeen done.
UK motorcycle sales up in May
7.000
8.000
9.000
10.000
11.000UK: May
MAY 2012
MAY 2013
MOTORCYCLES TOTAL PTWSMOTORCYCLE
S
8,47
4
ESYCLE
S
8,82
1
TOTAL
PT
W
9,65
8
TWS
PT
W
9,71
1UN
ITS +4.09%
+0.55%
10,000
20,000
30,000
50,000
40,000
UK, YEAR TO DATE2013
2012
LARGE MOTORCYCLES TOTAL PTWS
YCLES
34,2
11
LARGE MOTO
ORCY
C
36,1
59
PTWS
38.2
79
TOTAL
PL
P
41,8
5
UN
ITS
-5.39%
-7.51
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A legend reborn?IN recent years, a number of EasternEuropean motorcycle brands from theinter-war years have returned toproduction – sometimes in (albeit)modest volume numbers, andsometimes as one-off specials.
The latest to do so is Sokol, whichwas produced in Poland in the 1930s.After initially emerging as a Harley-Davidson style military bike, producedby the CWS (Central AutomotiveWorkshops) company, production wastaken over in 1934 by PZlnz, andthrough to 1939 production of a 600RT tourist motorcycle, and then theSokol 1000 (also known as CWS 1000and M111) provided the Polish armyand civilian markets with a robust anddurable heavyweight.
The new Sokol is said to feature
“ultra-modern construction” and willbe “handcrafted and proudly made inPoland by master craftsmen stronglyexperienced in building custommotorcycles”.
The company says that “only thefinest Polish and American made partswill be used” and that it is focused onmanufacturing two rigid-framedmodels – the Sokol 1000, a1300cc/80ci v-twin and Sokol 2000,an 1800cc/110ci v-twin.
The company says that the objectiveis to produce about 30 motorcycles ayear, with the prototype of the Sokol1000 to be unveiled at the end of2013.
The engine will be based on the1938 engine, an air-cooled 80 cubicinch flathead style v-twin with points
ignition, electric starter, 4 piston brakecallipers, a 5 speed gearbox withprimary belt/final chain drive set-up,18 inch aluminium wheels andcarburettor, producing between 60and 80 bhp with a claimed maximumspeed of 100 mph and a 3.5 gallon gastank giving it a range of around 155miles (250km). www.sokol-motocykle.pl
Castiglioni strengthens MV BoardGIOVANNI Castiglioni, Presidentof MV Agusta Motor SpA, hasmoved to strengthen thecompany‘s Board of Directorswith the appointment of aformer banker, Giorgo Girelli,53, as the new Vice ExecutivePresident.Having been involved in the set-up and launch of BancaGenerali, managing the bank’ssuccessful IPO in 2006, Girellibrings 15 years of priormanagement consultingexperience to Castiglioni’s team. Commenting on the move,Castiglioni is quoted as saying“this is the beginning of aprocess aimed at further
growth, particularly in high-potential international markets.“Girelli brings unique andvaluable expertise to thecompany combined with asincere passion for motorcycles.Over the next 3 years we canaim for the doubling of sales,with a solid capital structure,and we are convinced that theoutcome will be the listing ofthe company on the StockExchange”.In 2012, MV Agusta recorded+86.5 percent growth in saleswith revenue up by +49.5percent as a result of continuingproduct range development,including the introduction of the
new 3-cylinder platforms (the F3675 and Brutale 675 models).This year the company says ithas continued to achieve doubledigit growth “supported by afurther strengthening of the3-cylinder range with theintroduction of the Brutale 800,F3 800 and the new 4 cylinderF4 and 1090”.Later this year the Rivale 800,unveiled at EICMA last year, isdue to enter production. MVsays that advanced orders haveexceeded expectations and willtake the MV Agusta brand intothe Motard market.
www.mvagusta.com
Giorgo Girelli newVice Executive President
T HE long weekend of June 13thto 16th saw the European legof Harley-Davidson’s year long
celebration of its 110th anniversarypaint the always chaotic streets ofRome orange and black as anestimated 100,000 Harley riders
invaded the eternal city.Highlights included concerts, ride-outs, a custom bike show and aHarley village at the event HQ at theport of Ostia.However, all were eclipsed by thepapal blessing attended by
thousands of Harley owners onSunday June 16th as Pope Franciswas treated to the celebratory roar ofv-twin engines and a less thanfamiliar sight as the Vatican visitordemographic dramatically changed incharacter for the day!Harley-Davidson marked the occasion
with the presentation to his Holinessof the ‘freedom jacket’ (a one of onepiece of Harley apparel that hadtraversed the globe as thecelebrations took in all sixcontinents) and two special edition(white!) Harleys for the Vatican Citypolice.
T HEAmericanInternational MotorcycleExpo (AIMExpo) has
announced that Fort Worth,Texas based distributor TuckerRocky/Biker’s Choice has signedup as an exhibitor at the firstannual AIMExpo.Being held at Orlando, Florida,from October 16th - 20th,AIMExpo describes itself as “thepowersports industry’s firstcombined trade, consumer andmedia event in North America”.National retailer Cycle Gear,which is also exhibiting atAIMExpo, will be stocking“ample inventory of TuckerRocky/Biker’s Choice leadingbrands, ensuring consumers
have the opportunity topurchase from the line-up wileat the show”.Those brands include Speed andStrength, Firstgear, Answer,ProTaper and others – Biker’sChoice is TR’s Harley-Davidsonaftermarket and custom v-twinindustry distribution brand, andfeatures the Twin Power ownbrand product line.Being headed up forMarketplace Events byMotorcycle Industry CouncilPresident and former CycleWorld publisher Larry Little,AIMExpo says that “educatingretailers and consumers onproduct attributes is anessential component of
AIMExpo”.The organisers say that theyhave had a “tremendousresponse to our PowerSportsBusiness Institute @ AIMExpocall for presentations” and thatthey are currently finalising thecurriculum and speaker rosterfor an education programmethat they see as being“a significant part of AIMExpo”.The Tucker Rocky announcementfollows a breakthrough earlierthis year in which Yamahaannounced that it was to be thefirst of the major US originalequipment manufacturers toback the show, but with some230 confirmed exhibitors so farthe show is claiming that it now
has commitments fromadditional OEMs which will beannounced shortly.www.aimexpousa.com
10 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JULY 2013
A MERICAN manufacturer Zero Motorcycles has taken thenext logical step in establishing its brand presence in theretail environment with the introduction of a line-up of
accessories and apparel.Launched in the United States in June, and due to appear inEurope in July, it is thought that Zero, which claims to be theglobal leader in the electric motorcycle industry, is the first E-bikemanufacturer to take this initiative.
The programme ranges from lockable hard caseluggage to heated grips and seats, with anapparel line that includes riding gear and casual wear.Vice President of Marketing Scot Harden said that “the newaccessories are designed to meet the diverse needs of ourcustomers and to enhance their riding experience. We now offerexceptional riding gear and fun clothing with an authenticCalifornian style”. www.zeromotorcycles.com
THE AMERICAN REPORT
INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JULY 2013 11
J ANUS Motorcycles are aGoshen, Indiana basedmanufacturer of hand-built
motorcycles that take their designreferences from the kind ofmotorcycling that recalls a bygoneera.
There’s nothing too unusual inthat in America, a market where the‘retro style’ has largely dominatedcustom bike design for a decadenow, and where heritage is King.
However, what is unusual aboutthe Janus project, in Americanterms, is that these hand-built bikesare not replicas of a specific age ormodel, and are not big-inchproclaiming themselves as Americanin cultural and component terms.
These are small cc motorcycles,mostly ranging from 125 to 250cc,that are being built with manyEuropean sourced parts and asmuch of a reference to vintageEuropean styling as anything thatwas ever familiar to priorgenerations of US riders.
The brainchild of founders DevinBiek, founder of ‘Motion LeftMopeds’ in 2003, a businesscreated to serve the growinginternational vintage moped
movement, and Richard Worsham,holder of a Master’s degree inclassical architecture.
They share some 15 years of smallengine tuning and custom bikebuilding experience, and havingdesigned and built a number ofhigh-end custom bikes andperformance parts, decided todesign, build and market acompletely original motorcycle basedon the idea of simplicity, ease ofoperation and maintenance, andextreme lightweight.
T hey say that their bikes “are notreplicas, we haven’t designed
them to exactly emulate a periodfrom history. They are contemporary,practical machines that celebratesome of our favourite aspects ofmotorcycle design over the lastcentury.
“We are building motorcycles forall ages of men and women whomay not see themselves as a“biker”, or doing 150 mph, butwho love the freedom, joy andmobility that a motorcycle allows,especially if they can work on itthemselves.
“We hope that what we aretrying to accomplish is a step
towards building a younger,broader generation of Americanriders. We are currently inproduction of a limited number ofour first model, the 50cc“Halcyon”, an homage to 1920’sand 30’s record breakers such asthe Brough Superior, Indian,Triumph and Zenith.
“We are a federally licensedvehicle manufacturer and each ofour bikes comes with a VIN numberand is titled and road legal in theUnited Sates. We design and buildeverything by hand, including theframe, fuel tank, exhaust system,leather seat and saddlebags,handlebars, and wiring harness.
“ We use rims and brakesmanufactured to our specifications,EBR hydraulic forks, and a greatSpanish-designed 2-stroke motor.The highly upgradable engine is awater-cooled 6-speed unit basedon the Derbi Senda that producesabout 10 bhp in stock form.
“Every bike comes with bothkick and electric start, as well asan oil injection system, turnindicators, high and low beam,speedometer, mirrors and a topspeed of 55 mph. www.janusmotorcycles.com
BARNETT Tool & Engineeringhas announced the launchof its new website. The site
now offers product informationand applications for virtually theentire line of Barnett productsincluding clutch kits, baskets,pressure plates, covers, cables andmore.
The site also covers the custom
cables the company producesalongside clutches and cables forclassic vintage bikes and modernmachinery, and street or off-road.The new ‘Product Look-up’ featureallows users to find all Barnettproducts available via vehiclemake and model with just a fewclicks. www.barnettclutches.com
T HE California Air Resources Board (CARB) continues to flexits muscles, with Yamaha and Piaggio the latest to be hitwith fines.
Piaggio Group Americas has been hit with a $175,000 fine forselling a number of Aprilia motorcycles that had not receivedofficial state certification and for manufacturing various Apriliamodels with readily adjustable [emissions] calibrations that werenot declared during on their certificate applications.Yamaha Motor Corporation was fined $44,625 for “unintentionallyimporting and selling 23 portable generators that weren’t in
compliance with small off-road engines, and for mislabellingmanufacture dates and model year on 96 ATVs”. Yamaha is said tohave voluntarily disclosed both violations to CARB.California channels such fines to funds aimed at decreasing airpollution through education and the advancement and use ofcleaner technologies; these fines follow those to have hit anumber of aftermarket vendors this year, including Vance & Hinesand Akrapovic.
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IDN publisher Robin Bradley visited specialist workshop equipmentmanufacturer MaroloTest, whose future-facing designs and motorcycleworkshop services owe their origins to what is believed to have been
the first ever motorcycle-specific dynamometer in 1958
Words and photos by Robin Bradley
B ASED near Nantes in the west ofFrance, MaroloTest was founded in1958 and has been proudly designing
and manufacturing its products in France eversince.
Back in the 1950’s motorcycles were, of course,much simpler beasts, but as post war austerity gaveway to consumer economic empowerment, themotorcycle industry saw radical change in thefollowing 20 years.
Change that would see the number of Europeanmanufacturers and brands consolidate, but see theenthusiasm for motorcycle racing and the lust forperformance it triggered provide fertile ground forthe Japanese superbike revolution.
That revolution in turn impacted on customerexpectations and consumer attitudes to theownership and riding experience.
This was the environment in which the motorcycleperformance and tuning culture in Europe started toembrace the first generations of workshop diagnosticand tuning products, creating an important andhighly competitive market sector - one that still offersdealers and tuners opportunities and profits.
Indeed, in strategic terms it can be argued that therevenues generated by service and tuning are now
Jean-Luc Marchand bought Marolo Test in2000 and has seen sales grow in France
and internationally as a result of a massiveinvestment in new product designs
ModuLift with thefront open to work onthe front of the bike(wheel, brake, fork)
the single most important income stream, and onethat locks-in consumer loyalty and traffic.
While very few can ever have envisaged quitewhere it would lead, 50 plus years ago one man whoclearly understood the opportunities thatperformance tuning and servicing represented wasPaul Marrolaud.
I n 1958 the company he founded unveiled what isbelieved to have been among the very first
diagnostic test benches for powered two-wheelers.Initially for moped tuning, as technology has evolvedin that time, the chain of events that the first testbenches unleashed has resulted in the dynamometerdesigns and diagnostic, tuning and serviceopportunities that we now take for granted in the21st century.
Marrolaud went on to launch his first motorcycletest bench, of the kind that we would recognisetoday, in 1973. That design developed rapidly andgave the company a wide range of additionalbusiness opportunities.
By the late 1980s MaroloTest offered dealers andperformance engineers access to a completeprogramme of workshop equipment, fromdynamometers and bike lifts to tyre changers,diagnostic equipment, electronic wheel balancersand frame checking equipment.
In 2000 the company was acquired by presentowner Jean-Luc Marchand, and a year later movedinto its present manufacturing, warehouse anddistribution building at Cholet, near Nantes.
In the past decade the company has continued toinnovate. A new range of lifts and related accessoriesand equipment for motorcycles (the MAROLOLiftprogramme) was followed three years later by a new,versatile and patented modular lift concept calledthe MODULift.
A daptable for a large range of vehicles (frommotorcycles to Quad/ATVs, lawnmowers and
small tractors) the new line captured the trend inworkshop equipment use - one that calls for toolsthat offer a flexible return on workshop spaceinvestments.
In 2005 the company launched its MaroloGREENprogramme, for the garden and recreational spacesequipment market, and a year later they went on theinternational motorcycle industry expansion trail bystarting to exhibit at INTERMOT (Cologne, Germany)and EICMA (Milan, Italy).
The trend towards environmentally-friendlyworkshop solutions, ones that met the newgeneration of waste product disposal regulationsand needs for techniques that reduced downstreamcosts, saw the introduction of the acclaimed
MAROLOBio biological parts washer in 2008.A year later the company expanded the building
it had moved into just 8 years earlier to the present3,000 Sqm it now occupies, and in 2010 “went backto its roots” with the launch of a new generation ofdynamometers in collaboration with MI Systems(Fuchs SA).
Called ‘POWERFULL’, in reference to thecomprehensive range of diagnostic and tuningopportunities the line provides for dealers, a scootertest bench (the ‘POWERSCOOT’) was added to the
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ModuLift openwith ATVQuad
Sales & Marketing Director Raphael Girard - “Our patented ModuLift programme gives motorcyledealers access to a high quality system that maximises return on their workshop space investment”
programme last year.Other recent innovations have included the 3 ton
capacity Varilift, development of 3D workshopdesign software, and the MaroloDiag range ofdiagnostic tools and gas analysers, complemented bydistribution of battery testers/chargers anddiagnostic tools from market leader Tecmate.
The emphasis at MaroloTest is on product qualityand ergonomics. Designs that are robust anddurable, requiring the minimum of maintenance, andwhich are well thought out in terms of ease of useand offer the kind of platform versatility that allowsusers to maximise the opportunities to use theequipment and make workshop space pay its way.
“There are lots of hidden opportunities for dealersto boost workshop profits,” explained RaphaelGirard, Sales and Marketing Director at Marolo Test,“and there are three key factors in making profitableworkshop equipment investments.
“The most expensive workshop investment of allis space, so it makes sense to buy equipment that hasthe versatility needed to meet the wide range ofvehicles and specialist tasks that help workshops tostay busy and profitable.
“We recognise and understand this, and all ourdesigns are developed to offer flexibility andversatility. Other hidden profits are also lost throughthe time it can sometimes take to undertake tasks,so all MaroloTest design decisions are driven by theneed to make the operator as productive as possible.
Workshop equipment specialist MaroloTest moved to Cholet, near Nantesin Western France in 2001 and expanded the facility to 3.000 Sqm in 2009
Introduced in 2008, the MaroloBio parts cleaning system is a cost-effective solvent-free bacteria basedsolution to the costs and limitations dealers are faced with when complying with workshop regulations
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Developed in conjunction with Daniel Fuchs, ‘PowerFULL’ motorcycle and scooter dynamometers, arethe latest generation of safety and feature-rich dynamometer designs in a pedigree that goes back tofounder Paul Marrolaud’s first moped test bench design launched in 1958
Dynamometer technology has come a long waysince Paul Marrolaud launched what is believed tohave been among the very first PTW diagnostictest benches in 1958
The latest line of MaroloTestdynamometers has been developedin conjunction with Daniel Fuchs
Dynamometers are assembled and pre-tested in-house before dispatch
ModuLift withSpyder Can Am
ModuLift closed
Premium lifthydraulic MaroloLift
Test benchPowerFull
Pneumatic liftMaroloLift
“The third is to make sure that equipment is robustand durable, with as few parts to go wrong aspossible, and quality build specifications to maximisethe working life of workshop equipment.
“For example, we offer pneumatic or hydraulicpower options on our lifts, according to customerpreference, but 80 percent of sales are pneumaticbecause of the ease of use, reliability and cost-effectiveness of pneumatic power.
“We are also able to offer a three-year warrantyon our lifts because of the component and materialsquality and the attention to detail built into ourdesigns.
“For our dynamometers we are able to draw onover 55 years of experience and, more recently, ourcollaboration with Fuchs mean that we offer adesign, engineering and feature pedigree that isunique in the motorcycle industry.”
www.marolotest.com
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Marolo Test have seen international sales grow strongly in the past five years and are now looking for additional distributorsin further selected markets. If you are interested in finding out more, e-mail Raphael Girard at [email protected]
SW-MOTECH is producing bike specific slider kits, which aresaid to prevent or limit the damage to a bike’s drive shaft orswingarm in event of a crash or drop.
Made from abrasion resistant synthetics, the sliders are50mm in diameter to provide a large surface area distributionto any impact force.
SW-MOTECHRauschenberg, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)6425 [email protected]
SW-Motechcrash sliders
ABM is making two styles of carbon fibrehandlebars available; the ABM Superbike and ABMStreetbike Booster.The bars feature a 2014 T6 aluminium inner section,which is then wrapped with carbon fibre. Bothdesigns have TÜV approval, and the Superbike is acontinuous 22mm diameter, while the Booster is28.5mm in the centre section tapering to 22mmdiameter for the control mounting section at theouter ends.
ABM FAHRZEUGTECHNIKBreisach, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7667 9446 [email protected]
ABM carbon handlebars
BREMBO has extended its range of rear calipers with two newoptions. Following-on from its introduction of the ‘.484’ range,which began a development of products for the Cafe Racermarket, Brembo now has a rear caliper and rear caliper kitavailable featuring the same look.
The Cafe Racer rear caliper is CNC machined from billet byRacing aluminium and finished in charcoal grey blackanodizing, with the big Brembo logo machined in relief andhand-painted in Brembo Red.
The caliper is supplied without extra accessories for directfitting on bikes with 84mm fixing, or as a kit including a specialCNC-machined bracket. The caliper kit is supplied withsintered pads already fitted, specific instructions manual, anda pair of Brembo decals.
BREMBO Curno (BG), ITALYTel: +39 035 [email protected]
BremboCafe Racerrear caliper
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PRODUCT NEWS
FOLLOWING-on from Honda’s completeredesign of its CRF450R for 2013, LeoVincehas introduced a version of its X3 Ti-Tech fullsystem exhaust for the bike, and alsocreated a line of carbon fibre parts for it too. The Ti-Tech exhaust system uses stainlesssteel headers, a titanium silencer body and acarbon fibre end cap. The system is said tooffer the same performance benefits asLeoVince’s full titanium race systems, but ata lower cost, and with the improveddurability offered by the stainless steelheaders. The Ti-Tech meets FIM and AMA decibellimits.The line of carbon fibre parts from LeoVincefor the CRF450R includes a fuel tank cover,chain guide, sprocket cover, rear caliperguard, rear disc guard, front disc guard, andtwo versions of the glide plate with enginecase guards.
SITO/LEOVINCEMonticello d’Alba(CN), ITALYTel: +39 0173 465 111 [email protected]
LeoVince exhaust and carbonoptions for CRF450R
BONAMICI Racing is manufacturing enginecase protectors for ’06-’13 Yamaha YZF R6models. The company uses solid blocs of Ergalaluminium, which it then CNC-machines tocreate the covers, which are designed toprotect the engine in the event of anaccident. Each kit contains three elements thatprotect the right side (cover clutch anddistribution) and the left side. Each of thecovers can also be purchased separately.
BONAMICI RACINGMagliano Sabina (RI), ITALYTel: +39 0744 [email protected]
R6 enginecovers
BC BATTERY Controller’s Easy 6 Limited Edition is aneconomically priced option from the chargingspecialist. The Easy 6 charger provides charging,desulfation and maintenance, and is designed to stayconnected to the battery, with no risk and no needto disconnect the battery from the vehicle, keeping itfully charged during long periods of inactivity (evenmonths).
The BC Easy 6 delivers a maximum current of 0.9Aand runs a fully automatic six-cycle chargingalgorithm, providing a complete solution to recoverdischarged batteries (from 5v) and to recharge,desulfate and maintain all 12v batteries (traditional,gel, sealed...) from 1.2 to 45Ah (up to 100Ah formaintenance). LEDs indicatethe charging cycleexecuted as well as anyfunctioning error in realtime.
BC Battery Controllerstates that the Easy 6does not produce sparksand is protected againstshort circuit, reversepolarity, overcharging,and overheating.
The package includes awaterproof battery cablewith eyelets, which can beleft installed on thevehicle, and a batterycable with insulatedclamps. According to theselected kit, the universal12/18mm cigar socketadapter (cod. ACC612V) may beincluded.
BC BATTERY CONTROLLERCisliano (MI), ITALYTel: +39 02 [email protected]
BC Easy 6 LimitedEdition battery charger
PRODUCT NEWS
ZERO Motorcycles’ current range of electricmotorcycles features an average powerincrease of 99 percent over previousversions and the world’s longest-rangeproduction electric motorcycle: the Zero S,which is said to be capable of 137 miles inthe city. Zero says the dramatic increase in theperformance of its motorcycles is down tothe introduction of its new, highly efficient,passively air-cooled and compact Z-Forcemotor. It operates using a new highervoltage Z-Force power pack, and is said toprovide riders with the option to chargefaster than ever, up to 95 percent in an houror less using CHAdeMO charge stations byway of an optional accessory. “With up to 137 miles in the city, a topspeed of 95mph and a CHAdeMO accessorythat allows recharging in around an hour,the 2013 model line is truly exceptional,”said Richard Walker, CEO of ZeroMotorcycles. “This year’s line-up offersbreathtaking acceleration, new eye-catchingdesigns and the innovative ability to
customize the riding experience to eachindividual’s preferences via a mobileapplication.”A new introduction for the motorcyclerange is the Zero FX, described as theultimate ‘do anything’ and ‘ride anywhere’urban rebel motorcycle. It is the fastestaccelerating motorcycle in the company’sline-up with 95 Nm of torque, 33 kW ofpower and a low weight of only 125 kg. TheZero FX, as well as the Zero XU and ZeroMX, now features what Zero claims to bethe world’s first truly modular quick-swappower pack technology. Riders can now useone or two battery modules and canupgrade any of the previously mentionedmodels from 2.8kWh to 5.7kWh easily. Withincreased range, vastly improved handlingand impressive power, the now full-sizedZero MX is capable of comfortablylaunching off significantly larger jumps atthe motocross track.
ZERO MOTORCYCLES EUROPEAlkmaar, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0) 725 [email protected]
Zero electricmotorcycles
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Zero S
Zero XU
Zero MX
Zero DS
Zero FX
POLINI Motori has created two newproducts for Yamaha’s maxi scooter – theTMax. The new ECU and CDI are additions tothe range of items already available fromthe Italian scooter tuning specialist. The new ECU from Polini is being madeavailable in two versions; one for the TMax500, the other for the TMax 530. Thecompany claims the ECU is the mostadvanced programmable unit available forthe TMax, and it controls the amount of fuelthat enters in the cylinder by changing thefuel injection. It uses the original sensorlocated in the air filter, and acquires data toset itself automatically according to theweather condition. For the best performance, Polinirecommends its ECU is used with its
Hi-Speed variator.The Polini CDI is set up with three advancedcurves that cannot be modified. Greenoffers original spark advance. Yellow is foruse in two conditions: spark advanced forscooters equipped with Hi-Speed variator,air filter, Polini ECU and original muffler, or
spark advanced for scooters equipped withHi-Speed variator, air filter, Polini ECU,racing muffler and increased compressionratio. Red creates spark advance forscooters equipped with Hi-Speed variator,air filter, Polini ECU and racing muffler.The Polini CDI is an additional control unitthat intercepts the signal coming from thecoil and modifies it by increasing ordecreasing the spark advance value.
POLINI MOTORIAlzano Lombardo (BG), ITALYTel: +39 035 2275 [email protected]
Polini ECU and CDI for TMax
FEHLING has expanded its handlebaroptions with the introduction of twostyles under the Type LZR name. The 22mm Low Z-Handlebar, 720mm wideand 210mm high, and the HighZ-Handlebar, 720mm wide and 280mmhigh, are both available in a choice ofblack or silver and come complete with aTÜV technical report.
ERNST FEHLING GMBH & CO.Telefon: +49 (0) 2377 2033Fax: +49 (0) 2377 [email protected]
FehlingType LZRbars
PRODUCT NEWS
EXAN now has a version of its X-Black Oval exhaustavailable to fit the Yamaha XT 1200Z Super Ténéré.
The latest Exan exhaust, which has an oval profile,has a stainless steel collector and the choice of threebody materials; steel, stainless steel or titanium. Allthree options are finished in satin black and have atrapezoidal shape for the end cap.
EXANLissone, ITALYTel: +39 0392 [email protected]
X-Black Oval for Super Ténéré
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FOLLOWING the success it has had with itsFlytech ignition for the Vespa PX50, ET3,and VNB GT, Pinasco has extend the rangeof scooters that can be fitted with thesystem. The Flytech is now also available tofit Vespa T5, GS 160, SS 180, Rally 180 andRally 200 models.The lightweight rotor used in the Flytechsystem has an internal steel bulkhead, saidto protect both the magnets and the statorin case of crankshaft breakage. The ballastsare machined from solid – not from tube –
and are balanced and zinc-plated. Theflywheel cones, also machined from solid,are pre-arranged for Piaggio originalextractors in order to ease removal. Thesurface is nickel-plated to resist weatheringaction and corrosion.
PINASCO/BETTELLALimena (PD), ITALYTel: +39 049 [email protected]
Pinasco Flytech variableignition system
LSL Motorradtechnik in Germany is well knownas a Triumph specialist and has now addressedthe looks of the powerful naked bikes StreetTriple and Speed Triple.Parts now in production for the two machines
include the ‘Superbike’ Fat Bar handlebar andeight times adjustable ‘2Slide’ rear sets.Adjustable levers and new rear mirrors
enhance handling and field of vision, and the six
times adjustable levers are supplied with ABE.The CNC machined mirror Gonia is now alsoavailable in the right size for road traffic with E-marking.The new light on the Street Triple is the LSL-
Urban headlight kit, and LSL can supply theseready to use kits with new instrument holders.The finishing touch is a crash bung to protect thebike’s radiator in the event of a fall.
LSL MOTORRADTECHNIKKrefeld, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)2151 [email protected]
LSL Street Triple/Speed Triple
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Street Triple
Speed Triple
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HORNIG has responded to the launch of the2013 liquid cooled BMW R1200GS with thecreation of a side stand extension for thatmodel. CNC machined from aluminium, theextension doubles the footprint of the stand. It can also be used with the company’s sidestand lengthener, which makes the sidestand 20mm longer. Once installed the lengthener makes theGS stand more upright, which is usefulwhen the bike is heavily laden withluggage.
MOTORCYCLEPARTS HORNIGCham, GERMANYTel: +49 (0) 9971 [email protected]
R1200GS side stand extension
HONDA’S 2013 CBR600RR is now being catered forby Powerbronze with a range of accessories nowavailable from the UK-based bodywork specialist.
The Airflow windscreen is a double-bubbledesign, which has an upward sweep that is said topush the air higher without creating the turbulencenormally associated with flip-up type touringscreens fitted to sportsbikes. The screen is availablein a range of colours and has both TÜV and ABE typeapproval.
The company also has a standard replacementscreen available in a range of different colours.
Powerbronze’s rear hugger for the CBR600RR issupplied pre-drilled and with all mountings. It ismade from a high impact plastic for a smoothinternal finish and features rolled edges. The steel-sleeved rubber mounting points used on the huggerare claimed to dampen vibration and avoid cracking.
The hugger fits ‘05-‘13 models and is available ina choice of gloss black, carbon look or carbon fibre,with a choice of gold or silver coloured mesh vents.
Carbon fibre is used for the Powerbronze chainguard, which fits all models of CBR600RR from ‘03-’13, and is a direct replacement for the originalplastic chain guard.
The Powerbronze carbon fibre heel plates are alsoa direct replacement for the original parts and arefitted using the original fixings. Like the chain guardthey fit all CRB600RR models from ‘03-’13.
POWERBRONZELittlehampton, UKTel: +44 (0)1903 [email protected]
Powerbronze products for CBR600RR
Heel guards
Hugger
Screen
Chain guard
BEST known for its line of motorcycle-specific oils,Putoline has now created an engine coolant –Ultracool 12, which it claims “provides optimalprotection to vulnerable and valuable motorcycleparts.”
The company states that Ultracool 12 protectscomponents such as the radiator, water pump,cylinders and seals due to it containing patented OAT(Organic Acid Technology). The product is said to beresistant to aging and can therefore be used for the
entire life span of the engine. Because of the long-term usability of the product, it is less damaging tothe environment compared to conventional coolants.
Putoline says Ultracool 12 is suitable for coolingsystems made of aluminium, aluminium alloys andmagnesium alloys and is also very well suited forconventional cooling systems, and is particularlysuitable for two-wheeledvehicles from the Piaggiogroup.
Ultracool 12 is available in1-, 20-, 60- and 200-litrepackaging.
PUTOLINE OILAlmelo, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0)546 818165 [email protected]
PutolineUltracool 12coolant
VENHILL Engineering, the UK-based motorcyclecontrols specialist, is now distributing Frando brakeand clutch master cylinder kits.The Frando range of specialist braking
components includes discs and calipers as well as themaster cylinders, which are made from forgedaluminium alloy. With a graphite body colour andblack lever, the 19mm brake master cylinder includesreach adjustment and is supplied with a brake lightswitch and reservoir. Reach adjustment features on the matching
17mm clutch master cylinder too, which comes withan interlock switch and reservoir.Both the brake and clutch master cylinders have a
perch that attaches to the handlebar and includesthe facility to mount a rear view mirror.For those who want to replace a cable-operated
clutch with a hydraulic system, Venhill can supply aFrando 14mm slave cylinder and then manufacturein-house the necessary hoses for the conversion.
VENHILL ENGINEERING Dorking, Surrey, UKTel: +44 (0) 1306 [email protected] www.venhill.co.uk
PRODUCT NEWS
THE latest range of exhaust silencersintroduced by Arrow is the X-Kone line.Originally developed for use in thecompany’s Competition and CompetitionFull Titanium systems for track use, thesilencers are now available for a range ofnaked and sportsbikes.
The X-Kone silencers are street legal with theremovable baffle in place. The silencer bodyis made in NiChrom (stainless steel alloy)with a satin finish, the internals are stainlesssteel, and the end cap is carbon fibre. Dependent on the application, X-Konesilencers can be fitted to original pipes or toArrow collector kits by means of a stainlesssteel mid-pipe. Arrow claims the X-Kone silencers weigharound 2.2kg, which is a 30-40 percentreduction in weight compared with stockparts. An X-Kone can be fitted without the needfor a change to the ECU settings or theaddition of an ECU module.
ARROW SPECIAL PARTSSan Giustino (PG), ITALYTel: +39 0758 [email protected]
Arrow X-KoneFrando master cylinders
GIVI accessories for R1200GS GIVI has created a range of accessories designedspecifically for use on the latest generation BMWR1200GS, which features the liquid cooled Boxerengine. Givi’s Trekker Outback side cases are two
aluminium side bags with covers that can beremoved if they interfere with a top case. TheOutbacks are available in two volumes: 37 and 48litres. To allow the Outback cases to be fitted to the GS,
Givi makes specific mounts, which feature theMonokey-Cam Side fitting system. Built using 18mmdiameter tubular steel, they are said to offer a widesupport area and increase the case stability. The screen from Givi for the 2013 GS is 17cm
higher than the OEM piece and fits using the originalmounts. A second lower tinted sports style screen isalso available. The High Visibility Roller Bag is a new 30-litre
waterproof bag, which is equipped with a shoulderstrap and two elastic straps to fasten it to theR1200GS. It can be secured further by using Givi’sTrekker Straps. The Trekkers are sold in pairs and are1,700mm in length, have a maximum traction loadof100Kg, and metal safety buckles. For riders of the latest GS who want to use a Givi
Monkey top case, the company is making a bike-
specific rack, which is finished in brushed anodisedaluminium. The final 2013 R1200GS specific piece being
introduced by Givi is the Flange, which fastens to thefuel tank cap and allows the use of Givi bagsequipped with the Tanklock system.
GIVIFlero (BS), ITALYTel: +39 030 358 [email protected]
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PRODUCT NEWS
ÖHLINS has created its S3 Selective SteeringStabilizer for use on Motocross and Enduro bikeswhere steering off-road can be challenging.
Öhlins says that its S3 stabilises the ridethrough the use of patented technologythat selects when and if the riderneeds assistance. As long as the rideris in charge of the handle barsand with all the forcederived from there, theSteering Stabilizer providesno damping at all. The ridercontrols the bike and the front
wheel, allowing for a natural feel of the bike andfree movement of the front end. It is also tuned to
not affect the rider’s movement of thebike while jumping. However, when
an outside force like a stone oranother object puts force tothe front wheel, the systemactivates instantly. A torsion bar on top of the
fork bridge recognises when torqueoccurs from an outside force hitting thefront wheel, and this activates thevalves in the Selective Steering
Stabilizer, keeping the steering controlled. The Selective Steering Stabilizer, which is
integrated into an Öhlins upper triple clamp, issaid to be easy to use, and no adjustments areneeded as the system adapts to the forcesaffecting the front wheel, and is available for allmajor MX and Enduro models.
ÖHLINS RACINGUpplands Vaesby, SWEDENTel: +46 (0)859 002 [email protected]
Öhlins S3 selective steering damper
NEW from Fechter Drive is this PROTECH Editionhigh quality and solid chain protection madefrom stainless steel and black powder-coated.Features include a filigree design and
elegant lines, and Fechter Drive says itrepresents a good price/value ratio.Shown here on BMW F800R, Honda NC700X/S and Integra and Yamaha FZ-1.
FECHTER DRIVE MOTORSORTWeilheim/Teck, GERMANYTel. 49 (0)7023 [email protected]
Protech Edition chain protector
BMW F800R Honda NC700 X/S and Integra
Yamaha FZ-1
PRODUCT NEWS
SKIDMARX has launched a range of bodyworkaccessories for the new CB500X from Honda.Manufactured in Skidmarx’ factory, the tall screen,headlight cover and aerofoils are designedspecifically for the CB500X, while the rear huggerwill also fit the CB500F and CBR500R.
The 10cm taller than standard screen is made from3mm acrylic and is said to offer additional protectionfrom wind and weather. The screen is available inclear and light or dark grey tints, and uses the existingmounting points and fasteners, so the heightadjustment function is retained.
A matching headlight cover is also available, whichfits using 3M Dual Lock fixing pads (supplied). It isproduced in clear (the only option legal for street use)with other tints and colours available on request.
Designed to fill the gap between the screen andbodywork, aerofoils are said to deflect wind andweather away from the rider, and Skidmarx offers achoice of clear, light and dark tinted versions,supplied complete with a fitting kit.
Created to offer under-body, shock and linkageprotection, the Skidmarx rear hugger is produced ina choice GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) or carbonfibre. It is supplied with a tailor-made fitting kit thatbolts directly to the existing mounting points.
SKIDMARXWeymouth, Dorset, UKTel: +44 (0)1305 780 [email protected]
Screen and hugger for CB500X
FOR its latest release of parts for Yamaha’sTMax, Ermax has worked with LudovicLazareth. He has now developed a kit ofparts for the TMax 530 based on the designof his Hyper Modified TMax. The parts canbe bought as a kit or individually.The range of parts includes theHypermodified windshield, which isavailable in a choice of light or dark blackor satin black finishes.A right-hand side air intake is suppliedready to fit in a choice of unpainted orpainted finishes. Like the intake the three-piecethermoformed ABS front mud guard can bedelivered in a rough or finish painted state.For the rear of the scooter there is a hugger,license plate light, reflector and electricbeam. The hugger is made fromthermoformed ABS, a fitting kit is includedand the whole package is painted ready tofit. A second rear end option is an undertrayand LED taillight and support, which has tobe fitted in conjunction with the hugger. Completing the options for theTMax 530 isan exhaust kit by Lazareth.
ERMAXRoquefort la Bedoule, FRANCETel: +33 (0)4 42 73 67 91/[email protected]
TMax parts from Ermax
GIANNELLI has introduced four slip-on muffleroptions for the latest Kawasaki Z800, all of which canbe used with the original head pipes.
The Ipersport slip-on silencer is being offered in thechoice of titanium with a carbon end cap, oraluminium with stainless steel end cap, or blackanodized aluminium. There is also the stainless steelGx-One slip-on and a racing 4:2:1 collector kit instainless steel, which removes the catalytic converter.
All of the slip-on options are street legal, and theweight ranges from 2.8kg to 4.3kg (while the originalsilencer weighs around 7.5kg). They come with aremovable dB-killer and power gain is claimed to bearound 3hp, while torque is increased up to 0.5kgm.
GIANNELLI SILENCERSSelci di San Giustino (PG), ITALYTel: +39 0758 [email protected]
Giannellislip-ons forKawasakiZ 800
R&G Racing has created arange of styling productsand crash protection partsfor the Kawasaki Ninja 300.The styling range of parts ismade up of mirror blankingplates, rear footrestblanking plates, exhausthanger, frame plugs,steering head nut and thepopular R&G tail tidy.Crafted from stainless steeland complete with a plug-and-play connector andbungee hook mounts, thetail tidy replaces thestandard number platehanger and light. A full complement ofprotection is also offered for the Ninja 300by R&G, starting with its signature crashprotectors, which are fitted to the frameand are designed to keep as much of thebike off the ground as possible in the eventof a fall. The teardrop-shaped protectors aremade from high-density Polyethylene(HDPE), which has been developed to wearand not shatter. R&G also utilises aparticular grade of steel bolts to helpabsorb an impact by bending, rather thansnapping or twisting its mounting point onthe bike. The addition of bar end slidershelps prevent the levers and tank frommaking contact with the ground, while forkprotectors, cotton reels, rear spindle slidersand exhaust protector perform a similar jobfor the brakes, suspension, swingarm andsilencer.
R&G also offers an aluminium radiatorguard and downpipe grill to preventdamage caused by stones and debris.All of the products for the Ninja 300 willalso fit the 2013 Ninja 250R.
R&G RACINGAlton, Hants, UKTel: +44 (0)1420 [email protected]
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PRODUCT NEWS
Crash protection for Ninja 300
PRODUCT NEWS
BAVARIAN carbon fibre specialistIlmberger has now turned its attention toDucati’s Diavel. The company is stating that using its partsDiavel owners can make their bikes lookidentical to an AMG - spec Ducati DiavelCarbon for less than €1,000. In order toachieve this Ilmberger is offering a five-piece conversion kit containing a tankcover, side panels, seat cover and frontfender. All the pieces are certified streetlegal with type approval documentationand plastic coated. Matching the original,the normally high gloss polymer coatreceives a semi-gloss finish on the Diavelparts. The same finish is applied to the 23individual carbon parts that comprise thecomplete Ilmberger Diavel product line.
JULIUS ILMBERGER Oberhaching, GERMANYTel: +49(0)8961 33893 [email protected]
Ilmberger carbon for Diavel
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THE newest helmet introductionfrom Nexx is the X40 MaxiJet.The design of the helmet is theresult of a collaborationbetween Linkinnova automobileand aeronautics technology andRufo Design.
By means of a set of quickchange accessories the helmet canbe converted from an open-face Jetstyle helmet to a full-face type.
Carbon fibre is used to constructthe shell of the X40, which can beconverted to a full-face when fittedwith the removable chin guard thatalso features a built-in breath guard.The shell also features an integratedtinted visor that operates via anergonomic button. The Xpress-ChangeFace Shield System external visor canbe used with or without the chinguard.
Ventilation on the shell is taken careof by the Air Dynamic System, which is
made up of two inlets and four outlets. The fully removable and washable
lining uses CoolMax material forwearer comfort.
Nexx is offering the X40 in sizes XSto XXL (54cm to 64cm).
NEXXPROAnadia, PORTUGALTel. +351 231 596 [email protected]
Nexx X40
THIS elegant ladies jacket fromthe iXS Spirit of ‘79 collectioncombines timeless style withhigh quality soft cow's nappaleather.Features include CE protectorsat elbows and shoulders,connecting zipper, antiseptic 3Dmesh lining at back and front.The sleeves have a polyester netlining, which is also antiseptic,and a detachable CYNIX thermalvest and ergonomically formedarms as well as adjustment atthe hips, two outer and threeinner pockets and backprotectors certified to EN 1621-2,Level 2 add further comfort.Available either in white/blackor white/black with blue andred.Talura is a leather glove with
holes, which still offers goodprotection and is made from100% goatskin leather. A doubleleather layer on the inner handand a break-resistant PU partwith iXS Air-Intake-Systemabove the knuckles ensure freshair and safety. The light innerlining is said to be comfortableto wear even on hot days, andthanks to adjustable cuffs onthe wrists the gloves' fit can befurther optimised.Available colours are black orwhite/black.
iXS/HOSTETTLER AGSursee, SWITZERLANDTel. +41 (0)41 926 [email protected]
Amira ladies jacketand Talura gloves
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MOTORCYCLE FASHION
THE flip-front helmet in the Cabergrange is the Duke, which is beingmade avai lable with dualhomologation P/J, which allowsusers to ride with the chin guardopen, guaranteeing safety thanksto the lever P/J on the left-handside of the helmet. When in theJ position, the lever locks the chinguard in the fully open positionavoiding accidental closure.
The Duke is equipped with the‘Double Visor Tech’ system,which features an easy to useinner sun visor. This visor is anti-scratch treated, while the outerclear visor not only has an anti-scratch coating, but also offersanti-fogging through the use of thePinlock system.
Ventilation is taken care of by twovents, one positioned on the chinguard and one on top of the shell, withthe air channelled through grooves onthe inner liner. The lining itself iscompletely removable and washable,and made from breathable and hypo-allergenic fabric.
Inside the polycarbonate shell of
the Duke helmet there is a space toaccommodate Caberg’s Bluetoothcommunication system ‘Just SpeakEasy’, which allows communicationnot only with the wearer’s mobile
phone and the passenger, butalso connection to a GPS system, or anMP3 player.
Caberg is offering the Duke in foursingle colour versions: metallic white,metallic black, matt black andgunmetal as well as the Smart version,which is not painted. Duke is alsoavailable in Booster with the graphicunder varnish on a white base;
Legend, a black base and whitestripes; Legend Italy with the Italianflag colours, or the Hi Vizion yellow fluofinish. Size options are XS – XL.
CABERGAzzano. S. Paolo (BG), ITALYTel: +39 035 [email protected]
CabergDuke
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GERMAS offers the Caroline ladiesjacket in three different designs andthe Collins ladies trousers in varioussizes.
Caroline is a touring jacket for allweathers, and thanks to a climatemembrane is watertight, and duringhotter weather the Air-Vent Systemoffers cooling, supported by thebreathable PU membrane, and DuPont
Cordura ensures safety.The jacket is water and windtight
and breathable due to a HUMAXmembrane and has a detachablethermal lining and FunktionsMeshinner lining made from 100 Polyester,as well as various outer and innerpockets, can be adjusted at arms, waistand bottom and has a comfortablecollar. Stretch inserts ensure freedom
of movement, and it comes with ashort and a long connecting zipper.
Crash endangered places arereinforced with DuPont Cordura1000D and it features YF-protectors atelbows and shoulders, which are CE-certified and detachable. Furtherfeatures include a detachableTemperfoam back protector andScotchlite reflective stripes for passivesafety.
The Collins ladies trousers are
suitable for any weather, also madefrom DuPont Cordura 500D, withcrash-sensitive parts also beingreinforced with DuPont Cordura1000D.
YF detachable knee protectors,foam protectors at the hips andreflective stripes also ensure passivesafety.
Comfort is enhanced by adetachable thermal lining andKomfortMesh inner lining, as well asthe AirVent System, various pockets, awaist belt, an anti-slide insert, stretchinserts at waist and thighs and a shortconnection zipper.
GERMASSchwabach, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)911 [email protected]
Caroline jacket and Collins trousers
MICHAEL Dunlop’s win at theNW200 road race meet is beingcelebrated by Shoei with theintroduction of a limited editionGT-Air helmet. Shoei sponsoredrider Dunlop took the victory atthis year’s race while wearing aGT-Air helmet. Shoei uses an AIM shell fitted withan EPS liner system made up ofmultiple densities, and the 3D-centerpad is detachable andwashable, as are the cheek pads,while integral ear pads are alsosaid to reduce ride noise levels. Externally, the GT-Air has anintegrated spoiler for optimisedaerodynamics, and for rider
comfort multiple vents deliverfresh air through the brow area,while rear outlets provide anexhaust for warm air.The QSV-1 sun visor is DIN EN1836approved and has a mist-retardentCNS-1 Pinlock system.
SHOEI (EUROPE)Düsseldorf, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)211 [email protected]
Limited edition Shoei GT-Air
KABUTO classifies its FF-5V as anaerodynamic racing helmet. Thehelmet, which uses three differentshells to provide sizes XS – XXL, meetsECE Reg 22-05 standards, and usesAdvanced Composite Technology(ACT) for the construction of the shell.
A feature on the outside of theFF-5V is the patented Wake stabiliser,designed to stabilise air flow over thehelmet and reduce wind buffeting ofthe wearer’s head at high speeds. Theshell also has vents on the chin bar,above the visor opening and at the
rear of the helmet. A dual density impact absorption
liner is fitted to the helmet along witha detachable and washable interior(inner pad, cheek pads and chinstrapcovers). The visor of the FF-5V offersUV protection and has Pinlock asstandard.
KABUTO EUROPEDen Haag, NETHERLANDSTel: +31 (0)70 320 40 [email protected]
Kabuto FF-5V
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SPADA has created its Gear bootto incorporate sports stylingwhile remaining comfortableand easily wearable. The ankle high boot usesleather in its construction andfeatures PU moulded ankledeflectors, removable andreplaceable toesliders, andmoulded
gear change overlay. Available in sizes 41 – 47 andblack or black and white colouroptions, the boot uses Velcrostraps for adjustable fastening.
FERIDAXHalesowen, West Midlands, UKTel: +44 (0)1384 [email protected]
Spada Gear ankle boot
FORCEFIELD Body Armour hasreleased new in-store POS units,which i t has designed toaccommodate three different
product lines. This option to displaydifferent products allows the unitto be used throughout the year.
The stand is available free of
charge to all dealers in three kitoptions when they purchase theappropriate stock levels.
Measuring 34cm x 21cm andstanding 50cm high, the POSdisplay has been designed to sit ona counter top making customeraware of the Forcefield productsstocked and encouraging impulsepurchases.
FORCEFIELD BODY ARMOURRushden, Northants, UKTel: +44 1933 [email protected]
PREMIER has created its new DragonEvo Titanium helmet using theknowledge it has acquired throughyears of sponsoring racers like AndrewPitt (two times Supersport WorldChampion) and Troy Bayliss (threetimes Superbike World Champion).
The development on race circuitshas resulted in the shell of the DragonEvo being made from TVC (Titanium-Vectran-Carbon), a material which isexclusive in motorcycle helmetmanufacture to Premier. The companyclaims that independent tests haveshown TVC shell to perform 35 percentbetter in shock tests than carbon or tri-composite helmet shells. The DragonEvo’s shell is moulded using a ‘bagmoulding’” system with epossydicresin, a process that is said to allow theDragon Titanium to weigh just 1,100gmaking it one of the lightest helmetsavailable.
The main aerodynamic shape of theshell has been designed to include
reinforcement to shock resistance aswell as reducing vibrations caused bywind turbulence.
Inside the Dragon Evo Titanium a
multiple density EPS liner is used thathas holes and channels to help withventilation. The ventilation systemitself is made up of an air vent on the
top part of the shell and another oneon the mouth piece, both adjustable,that allow air into the shell, and outthrough the internal channels to holesunder the rear air extractor. Parts of theliner are removable and washable, andthey’re made with special anti-sweating fabrics to avoid any allergicproblem.
The 2.2mm thick polycarbonatevisor has an anti-scratch treatment, isPinlock ready and the helmet issupplied with a Pinlock insert free ofcharge. The visor mechanism is basedon Premier’s QRS (Quick ReleaseSystem) to allow easy and quickchanges without tools.
The Dragon Evo is available in sizesXS – XXL.
PMR SrlLucca, ITALYTel: +39 0583 [email protected]
MOTORCYCLE FASHION
ALPINESTARS’ S-MX Plus racingboot offers all-round protectionfor the wearer with itscontoured shin plate protectorinjected with high modulus PUfor superior impact and abrasionresistance. The U-shaped calfprotector is claimed to beimpact resistant and protectsthe internal/external ankle andrear calf areas. In addition, theinternal patented Ankle Bracewith shock absorbing materialprevents over-extension of theankle and protects againstimpacts, and the asymmetricalheel protection is an externaland replaceable impact-
absorbing plate and slider toallow the boot to slide andabsorb impacts during falls.For wearer comfort the syntheticforefoot lining is laminated withopen cell foam and a highlybreathable lining on the ankleand leg areas, and the sole hasbeen designed for improvedfeeling between the rider’s footand the pegs of the motorcycle.A vented version of the S-MXPlus boot in black comes withthe additional feature of heatreducing perforations.The regular S-MX Plus boot isavailable in black, blue, red andwhite, and sizes 36-48.
Alpinestars S-MX Plus road racing boot
Forcefield new counter top POS stand
Premier Dragon Evo Titanium
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ALPINESTARSAsolo, ITALYTel: +39 0423 5286www.alpinestars.com
THE Sun jacket is a summer jacketmade from Cordura AFT, Cordura 500and Cordura 2000 with an inner netlining.
It has CE approved protectors atshoulders and elbows and comesready to accept a back protectorin an existing pocket. In additionto two outer and one innerpocket, the jacket has excellentair intake at front and back dueto Cordura Air Flow Technology(AFT), can be seamlessly adjustedat the waist and features Cordura2000 material at shoulders andelbows.
Furthermore it comes withDistance Control, tank protectionand connecting zipper. Colourwayis grey/white in a large range ofmen's and ladies' sizes.
Trousers Shine are recommendfor combining with this jacket.
STADLER GmbHAidenbach, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)8543 [email protected]
MOTORCYCLE FASHION
MOTO is the latest retro styledleather jacket to be launchedunder the RST brand by MotoDirect. Throughout the jacket grade Acowhide in 1.1mm and 1.2mmthickness is used and it is eithertriple or double stitched on theseams with 40 grade bondednylon for maximum burststrength. Rider protection is taken care ofby RST Contour Plus CE armour
at the shoulders and elbows,and there is a pocket for anoptional RST Contour Plus CEback protector. The fixed liningin the Moto jacket is brushedcotton and there is a 360 heavyduty zip to connect the jacket tosuitable trousers. Moto is available in a colourcombination of black, white andred and sizes 38 -50.
RST/MOTO DIRECTSouth Normanton,Derbyshire, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1773 [email protected]
Moto leather jacket Sun jacketfrom Stadler
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USAParts Unlimited (608) 758-1111Hap Jones (408) 432-1918TEC Dist. (800) 356-0043
Newcomb Southeast(803) 732-5135
M.A.P. Ent. (727) 381-1151KK Motorcycle Supply
(800) 543-9638Suncoast Cycle Ent.
(727) 725-3664
CanadaParts Canada (403) 250-6611
Motovan Motorsport (450) 449-3903
Kimpex Action (519) 659-0508GermanyGrossewaechter
0049 (0)5225859256UK
P.D.Q. Motorcycle0044 1628667644
AustraliaSerco 07 38232833
NetherlandsMotorcycle Storehouse BV
0031 (0)50 303 9771MotoPro Sport 0031 (0)599 633 000
JapanWellington MotoFrance
Bihr Racing 0033 389673639www.barnettclutches.com
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Distributors of TECMATEretail chargers
TecMate (International) SA BELGIUM www.tecmate-int.comTEL: 0032 (0)16 805440 FAX: 0032 (0)16 805441
AUSTRALIA - A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTST. (61) 7 3806 1800 [email protected]
AUSTRIA -SCHUMOTO KGT. (43)(732)757080 [email protected]
BELGIUM - BIKE DESIGN BVBAT. (32)(52) 453361 [email protected]
CROATIA - PICCILO RACING D.O.O.T. (385)(21)325677 [email protected]
CYPRUS - J.L. MOTORACE LTD (MOTORCYCLE)T. (357)(22)752234 [email protected]
CZECH REP. - MOTOSERVIS DEYLT. (420)606 460 579 [email protected]
DENMARK - CARL ANDERSEN MOTORCYKLER T. (45)(86) 946177 [email protected]
ESTONIA - OÜ HELADORA LLCT. (372) 5285672 [email protected]
FINLAND - OY BRANDT A/BT. (358)(9)895501 [email protected]
FRANCE - MORACO SAST. (33)(3)85 51 45 30 [email protected]
GERMANY - ECON WERKST.-AUSRÜSTUNGST. (49)(2689) 928747 [email protected]
GERMANY - HERMANN HARTJE GMBHT. (49)(42) 51 811 273 [email protected]
GERMANY - HS-MOTORRADTEILE GMBHT. (49)(621) 105 200 [email protected]
GERMANY - LANGENSCHEIDT GMBHT. (49)23 63 36 18-0 [email protected]
GERMANY - NIEMANN+FREY GMBHT. (49)(2151)55 54 20 [email protected]
GERMANY - PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH T. (49)(40)248 277 0 [email protected]
GERMANY - SCHÜLLER MOTORRADTEILET. (49)(6245)994 79 10 [email protected]
GREAT BRITAIN - PROBIKE SHADOWFAX T. (44)(1604)660555 [email protected]
GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS T. (44)(1256)704909 [email protected]
GREECE - TECNOPNEUMATIC A.ET. (30)(210)34 67 000 [email protected]
HOLLAND - HOCOPARTS B.V.T. (31)(342) 412290 [email protected]
HUNGARY - DOVER KFTT. (36)(1)2392202 [email protected]
ICELAND - BILANAUST NITRO N1T. (354)-535-9000 [email protected]
IRELAND - INTERCONTINENTAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITEDT. (353)(1)8344 289 [email protected]
ISRAEL - A.E. MOTORCYCLET. (972)(50)271923 [email protected]
ITALY - SOCIETÀ GENERALE RICAMBIT. (39)(051)722557 [email protected]
JAPAN - OKADA CORPORATIONT. (81)(3)5473-0371 [email protected]
KUWAIT -TRISTAR MOTORCYCLEST. (965)2405194 [email protected]
LATVIA - MOTOSPORTS LTDT. (371)-7802351 [email protected]
MOROCCO - SHENOT. (212) (0)5 22 35 97 16 [email protected]
NEW ZEALAND - NORTHERN ACCESSORIEST. (64)(9)276-6453 [email protected]
NORWAY - SPARE PARTS SERVICE AST. (47)(64)837500 [email protected]
PHILIPPINES - STRONGHAND INC.T. (632) 373-2311 [email protected]
POLAND - OLEK MOTOCYKLET. (48) (33) 810 19 05 [email protected]
PORTUGAL - JMP EQUIPAMENTOST. (351)(232)961841 [email protected]
SERBIA - MOTO-BIKET. (99)(381)641289979 [email protected]
SINGAPORE - DWA LUBRICANTS PTE LTDT. (65) 6515-6282 [email protected]
SLOVAKIA - MOTOSERVIS DEYLT. (420)606 460 579 [email protected]
CENTRAL & SOUTH AFRICA, OCEANIA - TECMATE SOUTH AFRICAT. (27)(21)5316087 [email protected]
SPAIN - EUROMOTO 85, S.A.T. (34)(936)376 611 [email protected]
SWEDEN - MOTOSPEED ABT. (46)(21)351925 [email protected]
SWITZERLAND - TECHNOPOLYMER AGT. (41)(91) 683-0333 [email protected]
SWITZERLAND - HOSTETTLER AGT. (41)(41) 926-6111 [email protected]
TAIWAN - PROMO-TEC INTERNATIONALT. (886)(2)2562-7770 [email protected]
TURKEY - VELOMOTOT. (90)(212)6061707 [email protected]
UAE - TRISTAR MOTORCYCLES DUBAIT. (971) 4-3330659 [email protected]
USA, CANADA, CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA TECMATE NORTH AMERICAT. 905 337 2095 [email protected]
THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS
Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Genuine Barnett cables, distributor network ..........27,36
Big Bike Europe (DE) 2014 show dates ..................................................................29,39
Braking-Sunstar (IT) Brakes, sprockets and chains ........................................................21
Calzaturificio Antis (IT) Stylmartin boots ......................................................................35
DID Europe (IT) Chains and wheels ..............................................................................18
DP Brakes & Clutches (US) Brakes & clutches ..............................................................26
Gianni Falco (IT) Falco boots........................................................................................31
GIVI (IT) Touring products ............................................................................................37
K&N Engineering (USA) High-flow air filters, Wrench-Off performance oil filters............12
Kappa (IT) K47 Manta top case ..................................................................................33
Küryakyn (US) Parts & accessories..................................................................................2
MAG Europe (GB) Translogic Systems Quickshifter ......................................................17
Motoplastic (ES) Puig Hi-Tech products ..........................................................................9
National Cycle (US) Windshields and accessories............................................................7
Rick's Motorsport Electrics Inc (US) Starters, chargers & ignitions ..................................4
SBS Friction (DK) SBS brake pads ..................................................................................5
Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ..............................................37
Stylmartin (IT) See Calzaturificio Antis ..........................................................................35
SW-Motech (DE) Innovative touring and sport accessories..............................................7
TecMate (BE) Optimate product selector, distributor network ..................................18,36
Tsubakimoto Europe (NL) Chain range ........................................................................40
THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL
ABM (DE) Carbon handlebars......................................................................................19
Alpinestars (IT) S-MX Plus road racing boot ................................................................34
Arrow Special Parts (IT) X-Kone exhaust ......................................................................25
Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) American Report - Launches new website....................11
Bettella (IT) Pinasco Flytech variable ignition system ....................................................23
Bonamici Racing (IT) R6 engine covers ........................................................................20
Brembo (IT) Cafe Racer rear caliper..............................................................................19
Caberg (IT) Duke helmet..............................................................................................31
Davies Odell (GB) Forcefield new counter top POS stand..............................................34
Ermax Accessoires (FR) TMax parts ..............................................................................28
Fehling (DE) Type LZR bars ..........................................................................................22
Exan (IT) X-Black Oval for Super Ténéré ......................................................................22
Fechter Drive Motorsport (DE) Protech Edition chain protector......................................26
Feridax 1957 (GB) Spada Gear ankle boot ..................................................................33
Forelettronica (IT) BC Battery Easy 6 Limited Edition battery charger ............................20
Germas (DE) Caroline jacket and Collins trousers ........................................................32
Giannelli Silencers (IT) Slip-ons for Kawasaki Z800 ......................................................28
GIVI (IT) Accessories for R1200GS ..............................................................................25
Harley-Davidson (US) American Report - Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary................10
Hostettler (CH) iXS Amira ladies jacket and Talura gloves..............................................30
Ilmberger Carbon Parts (DE) Carbon parts for Diavel ....................................................29
IXS Motorcycle Fashion (CH) See Hostettler AG ............................................................30
Janus Motorcycles (US) American Report - 125-250cc hand-built bikes ........................11
Kabuto Europe (NL) FF-5V helmet................................................................................33
LSL Motorradtechnik (DE) Street Triple/Speed Triple ......................................................23
Marolo Test (FR) Company Road-Trip......................................................................13-16
Moto Direct Ltd (GB) RST Moto leather jacket ..............................................................35
Hornig (DE) R1200GS side stand extension..................................................................24
MV Agusta (IT) Castiglioni strengthens MV Board ..........................................................9
Nexxpro (PT) X40 helmet ............................................................................................30
Öhlins Racing (SE) S3 selective steering damper ..........................................................26
Polini Motori (IT) ECU and CDI for TMax ......................................................................22
Powerbronze (GB) Products for CBR600R ....................................................................24
Premier Helmets (IT) Dragon Evo Titanium helmet ........................................................34
Putoline Oil (NL) Ultracool 12 coolant..........................................................................24
R&G Racing (GB) Crash protection for Ninja 300 ........................................................28
Shoei (DE) Limited edition GT-Air helmet......................................................................32
Sito Gruppo Industriale (IT) LeoVince exhaust and carbon options for CRF450R ..........20
Skidmarx (GB) Screen and hugger for CB500X ............................................................27
Sokol Motocykle (PL) New motorcycle production ..........................................................9
Stadler (DE) Sun jacket ................................................................................................35
SW-Motech (DE) Crash sliders ....................................................................................19
Venhill Engineering (GB) Frando master cylinders ........................................................25
Zero Motorcycles Europe (NL) Zero electric motorcycles................................................21
Zero Motorcycles (US) American Report - New accessories and apparel line-up ............10
This INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS INDEX is a complete listing of all the items in this edition.It includes all our advertisers and the product, feature and news items published this month.The INDEXwill act as a quick reference guide, and will be useful when searching this and othereditions either for contact details for a particular company, or for a specific item that hasappeared. The INDEX appears in every edition of IDN.
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NEWS BRIEFSDutch MarketIN the first three months of 2013,new motorcycle sales in theNetherlands fell by -15.6 percentto 2,667 from 3,159 during thefirst quarter of 2012. The threebest selling brands in theNetherlands were Honda with18.1 percent market share,followed by BMW (15 percent)and Yamaha (11.9 percent). Mopedsales fell by 21.1 percent.
SUZUKI SUZUKI Motor Corp reported that itsworldwide net motorcycle salesdropped by 9.6 percent to 230.30billion Yen in the financial year endedMarch 31st, with an operating loss of11.9 billion Yen for 2012, which is upfrom the 2.4 Billion Yen loss they reportfor fiscal year 2011. The company saysthey sold 1.4 million motorcycles in2012, 51,000 of which were sold in theUnited States (3,000 less than 2011).
CIMAMOTOR 2013THE 12th China InternationalMotorcycle Trade Exhibition(CIMA) will be held October 24thto 27th at the ChongqingInternational Expo Centre. Said tofeature 55,000 m2 of exhibitionspace in 2012, featuring 60+exhibiting motorcycle factoriesand some 13,000 spare partscompanies, Chongqing is said tobe “the most influentialmotorcycle city in China”. Of the27m motorcycles produced inChina in 2012, some 10.2m wereproduced in Chongqing.www.chinamotor.com
BMW sales upBMW Motorrad saw sales up by 14.2percent in May to 13,081 units. In thefirst five months of this year BMW salesare up by 7.1 percent to 52,400.
Suzuki return to MotoGPSUZUKI Motor has announced thatit plans to return to MotoGPracing in 2015. The company saysthat is now developing a new GPbike powered by a 1000cc in-linefour.
BIG BIKE EUROPE to beheld in April 2014
I NTERNATIONAL DealerNews is pleased to confirmthat the acclaimed Big Bike
Europe hall at Messe Essen inGermany is now available for theexpo date originally intended forthe show.The three-day trade and consumer
show is slated for April 11th, 12th and13th 2014, with the addition of asecond hall expected to be confirmedin July, when the first draft showfloorplan is unveiled.AMD Magazine publisher and Big
Bike Europe expo organiser RobinBradley said that “the issue of when aconcept such as Big Bike Europe wouldbe best held was always one of themost important factors. By the time theoriginal launch announcement wasmade in August 2011, we had alreadyspent two years taking industryfeedback.“The first issue to resolve was
whether to stage the show late in theyear or to go for a Spring timing. Thereare still plenty of good reasons whysomething like a November orDecember date would be worthconsidering, but the weather andcrowded calendar at that time of theyear definitely make a Spring date, onethat is close to the buy/sell cash cycle
of the market, the better option.“We had originally looked at dates
between February and May, and theone that we always favoured was thesecond weekend of April. That dateavoids any other major showcommitments for dealers or exhibitors,and is one on which Easter very rarelyfalls.
“However, for this first year we wereconstrained by venue availability. Oncewe had seen the hall 10, 11 and 12complex at Messe Essen (Messe Ost)we were hugely impressed by thenature of the space, but were forcedinto taking a risk with a May date thatcoincided with a public holiday in thatregion of Germany and various otherindustry and consumer distractions.“Three weeks before this year’s first
annual Big Bike Europe we wereinformed that the date we originallywanted had become available for2014 and on a moving forward basis.“While there are a slew of reasons
why first year attendance was at thelower end of our expectations, notleast the late start to the seasonmeaning that dealerships had only juststarted to get busy, we have to assumethat the date we chose must have hadsomething to do with it.“Either way, there is no question
that our new date will make it easierfor authorised/franchised dealers andindependent shop owners to spare thetime for a show visit, and althoughonly four weeks earlier, those fourweeks punch above their weight interms of the buying and selling cycle ofthe market.”Altogether some 1,000 plus
industry professionals attended BigBike Europe this year, and based on thepre-registration scheme, at least 187franchised dealers and independentmotorcycle shops were represented.Added to that, some 40 or 50 of the
World Championship bike buildingcompetitor community were dealers,and with some exhibitors directlyinviting their dealers, and a handfulwho paid to get in, total “dealerattendance” for the first Big BikeEurope expo is being put at around250 shops – plus a dozen or sointernational parts and accessoryimporters/distributors.
