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In line with IDN and ACEMpredictions, 2014 finally sawmotorcycle sales in Europestart to increase again

following continuous decline thathas seen them fall by more than 50percent from 1.524m in 2007 tounder 740k in 2013.

Last year the market bounced by 7.9percent to see 798,328 newmotorcycles sold and registered in the21 of the 28 markets of the EuropeanUnion for which data was availablewhen Brussels based ACEM concludedtheir provisional research for Europeanmarket data at the end of January.

There will be a mid-year update, andhistoric data and current trends suggestthat a further 9,000 to 10,000 newmotorcycles will be reported as sold atthat time. This data doesn't include EFTAnations such as Norway, where 4,128motorcycles are reported as sold lastyear (up from 3,979 in 2013) and theimpressive Swiss market where saleswere up 5 percent to 39,847.Switzerland reputedly has the highestownership of motorcycles per head of

population in Europe and is the 6thlargest market in Europe overall.

While a lot of comparisons betweenNational trade association data inEurope can be inconsistent because ofvarying classification and reportingpractices, ACEM's monthly, quarterly

and annual data does give a reasonablyuniform like-for-like comparison andtrend.

The ACEM data places Italy asEurope's largest motorcycle market in2014 with 156,431 new units reportedas registered (+1.62 percent, and 19.59percent of the total EU number); withFrance second, 153,324 units (+3.66

percent, and 19.21 percent of the EUtotal); Germany third, 141,623 units(+9.27 percent, and 17.74 percent ofthe EU total); the fast recovering Spanishmarket 4th, 111,460 units (+20.27percent, and 13.96 percent of the EUtotal); with the UK 5th, 91,492 units (+ 13.02 percent, and 11.46 percent ofthe EU total) - see chart on page 6 of thisedition of International Dealer News.

These five markets between themaccount for 82 percent of motorcyclesales in the EU (a total of 654,331motorcycles).

Altogether 16 of the 20 EU marketsfor which comparable year-on-year datais available are showing increases inregistrations.

In total Powered Two Wheeler (PTW)terms the European market is basicallyflat, having dropped by just 11,645units/1.49 percent from 2013 to1,099,018 units in 2014 (a 55 percentdecline from the high of 2,437,928 unitsseen in 2007) due to the still depressed'Moped' market in Europe, which sawregistrations in the EU fall by

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SOMETIMES I hate being right. Last year, in the June/July 2014edition of International Dealer News, when I forecast that therewere new potential problems ahead for the EuroZoneeconomies in Europe, even I didn't anticipate just how quickly

the spectre of deflation would start to threaten all the hard work thathas gone into getting the motorcycle industry headed in the rightdirection.

Just as all of Europe's "Big Five" motorcycle markets finally report 12 monthsof new registrations growth (modest growth in some cases, but growthnonetheless) along comes an economic issue that could see the Euro currencyeconomies stalled by a similarimpasse to the one that has hauntedthe Japanese economy since theearly 1990s.

Originally referred to as Japan's"Lost Decade", in reality failure todeal convincingly with its burst assetbubble has cost the Japaneseeconomy at least twenty years ofgrowth. Indeed escaping the gravitational pull of that overheated anduncontrolled investment cycle is still driving Japanese economic policy today andis likely to continue to do so for years to come.

In Europe's case the causes, timings and circumstances have been different,but the bitter aftertaste of a moribund economy driven backwards by its inabilityto move forwards or even sideways is similar and familiar.

In a massive outbreak of "too little, to late" the EBC is now seeking to substitutelow interest rates and as a patently failed stand-alone alternate to the mechanismof quantitative easing in dealing with the 2007-2009 banking crisis by having tostart printing money after all - just at the time when the two economies thatheavily promoted doing so as a viable route to recovery (The United States andthe United Kingdom) are emerging into a position of relative economic stabilityand health.

Quite how the deflationary cycle and prospects of a 'Grexit/Grecstay' styleimpact on currency confidence will impact on specialty markets such as ours isdifficult to predict, but impact it certainly will.

All this just as the slew of positive motorcycle sales news at this time fromEurope's trade associations is mirrored by the fiscals emerging from the motorcyclemanufacturers themselves.

As more and more motorcycle brand market-share remains in, or falls whollyor partially into, the grip of auto makers or (in the case of the Indian giants inparticular) into the hands of mixed transport portfolio producers, the pressuresthat would normally emerge to squeeze access to capital should not after all bequite as serious a concern as it would usually be.

As manufacturers prepare themselves for a whole range of brave new worlds(ITS, eCall and e-mobility among them), access to capital is going to be crucial,especially once money ceases to be as cheap as it has been.

The reason why such businesses are attracted to PTW investments is becauseof the short-term potential for ROI elsewhere in their operations, and long-termpotential for a bolt-hole once the cities really are too crowded for four wheels,once hydrocarbon burning really does become economically and environmentallyunsustainable, and once the challenges that have historically challenged PTW usehave been addressed in the wider public consciousness.

Creature comforts such as automatic transmissions, connectivity, and safetysystems have reinvented our wheels, and having an "offer" that will be fit for mid21st century purpose will give us a compelling story.

The motorcycle industry has always been in a fantastic position to become awell equipped future-facing endeavour,one where enterprise and innovation arethe Siamese Twins of the progress weneed to make. Progress that will allow usto position PTWs to define how thetransport challenges of the future aremet, so we finally have control of theagenda in meeting the challenges of thefuture.

However, the recovery is still so fragile, and the balance sheet calculations thenew breed of the industry's owners and investors are making themselves so finelybalanced that if the continuing improvement in consumer confidence so much asskips a single heartbeat, then what may start out as the beat of a butterfly's wings,could hit our industry with hurricane force winds - destroying everything that hasbeen achieved so far and denying us of another decade or more of potential.

The list of motorcycle manufacturers and brands whose corporate ownershipis either wholly or in part in the hands of businesses whose primary activities orprofits are derived from transport or powersports industry solutions involving morethan two wheels is already impressive ... Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW, Ducati,Peugeot Scooters, MV Agusta, KTM/Husqvarna, Indian, Victory, EBR, and RoyalEnfield - to say nothing of the involvements of the Chinese PTW sector.

With rumours continuing to circulate about possible 'Detroit' or mixed-portfolioAsian manufacturer bids for at least two of the other top twenty motorcycle brandsnot mentioned here, and Piaggio still having to work hard to exorcise its demons,the vulnerability of our manufacturing sector to impacts from outside of ouralready fragile core European markets and activities just cannot be overstated.

If consumer confidence doesn't trip us up, we have licensing, training, andsafety waiting to do so. If deflation doesn't get us, then the potential fall-out fromthe current cycle of mergers and acquisitions frenzy could - just ask long-term"traditional style" MV Agusta dealers what they think about being a part of"BenzWorld"!

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10.6 percent units to 340,468 for the year. Europe's largest Moped market was

France where 98,170 new sales wereregistered - nearly 30 percent of thetotal number of Mopeds sold in Europe;The Netherlands was Europe's secondlargest Moped market (62,940 units, 18percent of European sales); Poland wasthe third largest Moped market inEurope in 2014 (40,715 units, 12percent of European sales). The top model in Europe in new

model sales terms was BMWs R1200GSwhich is reported as having 18,013registrations in the EU data so faravailable; among the major markets itwas the number one selling model inGermany, and third strongest in the UK.Six out of the top ten selling models

in Europe were in the 500cc+ category;Yamaha's MT-07 was second (13,125units), their 530cc XP500 TMAX wasfifth (7,846 units), with their MT-09 sixth(7,562 units); BMWs R1200RT waseighth (6,625 units) with Kawasaki's

Z800 tenth (6,235 units).Six of the top 10 best sellers in

Germany were in the 500cc+ category;in France four were of 500cc or more(the MT-07 was the best seller in theclass at third overall); three were over

500 cc in the UK, where the R1200GSand R1200GSA were third and seventhrespectively with Triumph's Tiger 1200Explorer ninth; there were two modelsof over 500cc in the top ten in Italy - withthe Kawasaki Z800 in eighth and

Yamaha's XP500 TMAX Scooter inninth.In Spain, all ten of their top sellers are

125cc motorcycles, with Kymco's AgilityCity 125 and Super Dink 125 in first andsecond place.

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Country 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Italy 156,431 153,941 206,291 254,895 306,303 403,325 408,249 435,959

France 153,324 147,915 169,644 185,122 198,086 214,694 237,592 238,966

German 141,623 129,605 127,497 126,991 122,382 136,929 166,281 166,883

Spain 111,460 92,678 97,931 119,423 134,297 132,513 209,941 269,479

UK 91,492 80,951 80,029 79,144 81,060 94,431 114,474 119,863

Others 143,998 134,796 151,120 169,987 187,032 203,767 276,672 293,452

Total 798,328 739,886 832,512 935,562 1,029,160 1,185,659 1,413,209 1,524,602

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According to the latest data released by themotorcycle industry trade association in Italy(ANCMA), the total PTW market in Italy finished+6.7 percent in January (9,214 units), having beennearly 8 percent down in January 2014, and over 23percent down at the same period in January 2013.In motorcycle terms, the month was +7.4 percent

at 3,806 units.For the full year 2014, the PTW market in Italy

finished at 1.4 percent (156,046 units) after monthlyfluctuations that made it uncertain right up toDecember as to whether or not the Italian marketwould emerge with growth after seeing registrationscollapse dramatically since the start of the globaleconomic downturn. Having shown a decline of -16.1 percent (5,723

units) in November 2014, the Italian market trendrecovered to be up 8.8 percent in December (4,294units). As reported by Ducati, 2014 was a disappointing

year for the Italian brand in its home market, despiteposting record sales worldwide - not a single Ducatimodel made it into the Top 20 sellers in Italy last year. Indeed, 16 of the top 20 sellers were scooter

models, with Honda's SH 150, 300 and 125 in first,second and third place respectively (with 8,457,6,498 and 5,632 units).BMW's R 1200 GS was the seventh best selling

model in Italy last year (3,521 units) with the HondaNC 700/750 X tenth (2,590 units); BMW's R 1200GS Adventure 19th (1,852 units): Yamaha's MT-0720th (1,776 units).Motorcycles did better than small cc machines in

Italy in 2014, +3.3 at 54,532 units compared to52,795 in 2013. The 1000cc sector was +15.1percent at 18,509 units compared to 16,083 in2013.The largest PTW sector in Italy was the 251-500cc

market, which was +3.7 percent at 38,510 units; thesub-125cc market was second largest at 37,388units (+1.3 percent). In terms of motorcycle styles, the biggest winner

was the naked bike sector at +16.6 percent (18,008units) and the Enduro bike market at +7.3 percent(18,786 units). The Custom market was level at5,868 units for the year, but the big losers were theSportbike sector at -24 percent (3,388 units) and theSupermotard market at -22 percent (2,591 units).

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The latest data released by the Britishmotorcycle industry trade association (theMCIA) shows the UK motorcycle market up by+14.7 percent in January 2015 (4,465 units),with total PTW new registrations up by +11.3percent (5,128 units).The UK motorcycle market was up by +11.7percent for 2014 at 90,6734 units (comparedto 81,180 units in 2013). This was the fifthyear that motorcycle sales were up in the UKsince the 94,929 units sold in 2009.In total PTW terms, the UK was +10.2 percentin 2014 at 101,277 units - also its best yearsince 2009 (111,510 units).The fastest growing sectors in the UK in 2014were the 651-1000cc market, at +18.3percent, and the 1,000cc+ market at +13.7percent. Speaking about the year ahead, UKmotorcycle industry association ManagingDirector Steve Kenwood said: “We estimatethat around 110,000 units will be sold in theUK during 2015, which is a similar growthrate to the one we enjoyed in 2014, some+10%.

“We see the long-term trend formotorcycle use in the UK risingsteadily. The latest update to figuresfrom the Government here in the UKshows that the number ofmotorcycles, scooters and mopedson the road [the total 'bike park' inthe UK] is at its highest for five years(1.2m PTWs), with twice as many onthe road as there were in 1994".However, not all the trend data forthe UK is positive yet. The latestavailable data for the total distancetravelled by motorcycles in the UK(2012) shows it at 4.6 billion kmcompared to 5.1 billion km in 2009,and the number of motorcycle test passes areput at 45,000 for 2012/13 compared to70,000 for 2008/09. It is hoped that the 'bikepark' and distance ridden figures will start torise once the increases in new modelregistrations start to trickle down, but theissue of new rider access is as much of aworry in the UK as it is elsewhere.In other UK market news, the MCIA's annual

"Motorcycle Live" expo at the UK's NEC(National Exhibition Centre) near Birminghamin November saw attendance up by 10percent compared to 2013.The MCIA has also announced that the showdate for 2015 will be one week later in thecalendar than usual, from 28th November to6th December. www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

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The latest data released by the motorcycle industry trade association in Spain(ANESDOR) shows that motorcycle sales were up 11.6 percent in January2015 (6,823 units), with total PTW registrations for the month also up at +9.3percent (7,780 units).

In December 2014, motorcycle sales in Spain were up 26.6 percent (6,291units) and the market closed the year at +19.8 percent (110,396 units, upfrom 92,185 units in 2013) for the full twelve months of 2014.

The rebound in the Spanish market has been dramatic. The market wasdown -6 percent in 2013, but, as was the case in several other Europeanmarkets, the final four months of 2013 had shown a return to growth, and lastyear new motorcycle registrations in Spain were up over 2013 for all twelvemonths. This has been the best year in the Spanish motorcycle market since the124,166 units that were sold in 2011.

In total PTW terms, the Spanish market was up 26.3 percent in December(7,372 units) and up 16.5 percent for the year at 124,678 units compared to107,022 units in 2013 - also the best year since 2011.

Honda lead the market with 17.6 percent (19,437 units), followed by Kymco

with 14.5 percent (15,939 units), Yamaha with 12.9 percent (13,983 units),Piaggio with 10 percent (11,033 units) then Sym with 6.4 percent (7,048units).

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According to final figuresreleased by RAI, BOVAG and RDC/CBS Mobility, sales of newmotorcycles were up by + 12.1percent in The Netherlands in2014, with scooters also seeingan increase in popularity.In 2014 10,354 new motorcycleswere sold in The Netherlands(compared to 9239 units in2013), with the trade associationthat represents the Dutchmotorcycle industry saying that"the increase is partly due to thecautious recovery of consumer

confidence, which saw manymotorcyclists last year investingin a number of new models thatwere successfullylaunched onto theDutch market,and the betterweather(compared tomany recentspringseasons inparticular)which clearly alsohad a favorable effect

on the propensity to buy".Nearly one in seven of the new

models sold last year was ascooter model (1,369 units, 3.5percent more than in 2013). Inaddition another 445 three-wheel motor scooters wereregistered - such as the PiaggioMP3 and Peugeot Metropolis(compared to 233 new ones in2013).The top 3 best selling motorcyclebrands in The Netherlands werethe BMW (1863 units, 17.9%market share), Yamaha (1336units, 12.9%) and Honda (1300units, 12.5%).

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THE latest data released by the Germanmotorcycle industry trade association(IVM) show German motorcycleregistrations up over 84 percent inDecember 2014, albeit on low volumes -2,346 units (compared to 1,274 inDecember 2013), with the market closingout the year at +10.8 percent (96,823units) over 2013 (87,423 units).This means that last year was the fourthyear in succession in which newmotorcycle registrations increased inGermany.In total PTW terms, the German marketwas up by just under 60 percent in

December (3,203 units compared to 2,005in 2013) and has finished +8.7 percent forthe full twelve months of 2014 at 140,609units.Not surprisingly, BMW was the top sellingmanufacturer in Germany in 2014, taking16.4 percent of the market. Honda wassecond, with 12.9 percent; followed byYamaha with 11.3 percent, KTM with 8.6percent, Kawasaki with 7.1 percent,Harley-Davidson with 7.5 percent, Piaggiowith 7 percent, Suzuki with 5.4 percent,Ducati with 3.3 percent and Kymco with1.9 percent.

Germany posts fourth consecutive year of growth

ACCORDING to the most recent datareleased by the Japanese Automotive& Motorcycle Association (JAMA),Japanese motorcycle manufacturerexports of 250cc+ machines toEurope were down by 9.55 percent at17,075 units in November 2014.This was the first month they had

been down in 2014 (in fact the firsttime since September 2013), but forthe 11 months from January toNovember 2014 they were +22.7percent at 157,460 units (130,455 forthe same period in 2013).In total PTW terms Japanese

manufacturer exports to Europe weredown by -11.99 percent in November(only the second month they had been

in negative territory since September2013), but were running at +17.94percent for the 11 months of 2014 todate (174,507 units compared to147,965 for the first 11 months of2013).Worldwide Japanese manufacturer

250cc+ exports to all markets were+10.13 for the period January toNovember 2014 (359,144 units), withtotal PTW exports to all markets+8.16 percent (465,584 units).Japanese manufacturer 250cc+

exports to the United States were+1.58 percent for the period Januaryto November 2013 (120.699 units)with total PTW exports +3.58 percent(162,554 units).

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ACCORDING to data released bythe Australian MotorcycleIndustry Association (FCAI) 2014new motorcycle registrationsthere saw total motorcycle, ATVand scooter sales reaching111,599, which, at just -2.2percent compared to 2013,means that the Australian marketis stabilising.Road bike sales were strong,increasing 1.5 per cent comparedto 2013 and accounting for 39.9per cent of the total market. Totalroad bike sales were 44,530.Honda took out top position forsales in this category. Honda’s9,011 new road bike salesaccounted for 22.3 percent of thetotal road bike market and alsohelped Honda become the topselling brand in 2014. Honda solda total of 24,866 newmotorcycles, ATVs and scooters in2014.In second place for total saleswas Yamaha with 18.3 per cent

of the market (20,394). Kawasakiwas third with 9.9 per cent(11,024), Suzuki was fourth with8.7 per cent (9,745) and Harley-Davidson was fifth with 7.7 percent (8,577).In the road bike category, Harley-Davidson was the second highestselling brand with 19.3 per centof road bike sales (8,577). Harley-Davidson was followed byKawasaki with 13.4 per cent(5,964), Yamaha with 11.9 percent (5,290) and Suzuki with 6.8per cent (3,017).Off-road motorcycle purchasesaccounted for almost 33.7 percent of total market sales, with37,670 Australians taking home anew off-road bike. The popularityof these vehicles has fallen since2013, with the 37,670 salesrepresenting a 4.3 per centdecrease on 2013 figures.Yamaha led the market for off-road motorcycles, selling 30.1 percent (11,356) of the total off-

road bikes sold. Yamaha wasfollowed by Honda with 26.2 percent (9,871), KTM with 15.2 percent (5,730), Suzuki with 11.7per cent (4,417) and Kawasakiwith 10.4 per cent (3,920).The ATV market grew by 2 percent in 2014 (compared to2013), with a total of 21,723ATVs sold. The total salesrepresent 19.5 per cent of thetotal 2014 motorcycle market.Polaris was the leading brand inthe ATV market, selling 27.1 percent (5,892) of the total ATVsales. Honda was second with 23per cent (5,007), Yamaha wasthird with 15.6 per cent (3,391),Suzuki was fourth with 10.2 percent (2,215) and BRP was fifthwith 8.5 per cent (1,853)Scooter sales continued todecline in 2014, with total salesdown 19.7 per cent on 2013 salesfigures. Piaggio topped the list inthe scooter market, sellingalmost 16.8 per cent (1,295) of

the total 7,676 scooters sold.Vespa came in second with 14.8per cent (1,140), Honda was thirdwith 12.7 per cent (977), SYMwas fourth with 8.7 per cent(670) and Kymco was fifth with7.2 per cent (550). Scooter salesrepresented 6.9 per cent of thetotal motorcycle market.

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FORMERLY Hero Honda, HeroMotoCorp Ltd. of New Delhi, India, hasannounced record calendar year salesfor 2014.

The company says that it sold 6.64million units in 2014, which was 8percent up over 2013, andconsolidates the business as theworld's largest powered two-wheelermanufacturer.

With sales running at some400,000 and up for the first ninemonths of its April 2014 to March2015 financial year, it looks like thecompany will also post record salesnumbers and revenues for its currentfinancial year.

The company started as a jointventure between Honda and Hero

Cycles in 1984 and bought Honda'sshareholding in 2010 when theJapanese manufacturer decided towithdraw from the venture, becomingHero MotoCorp in 2011.

"Hero" was the brand name chosenby the Munjal brothers for theircompany when they first started HeroCycles in 1956.

In 2013, the company embarked onan ambitious international expansionplan by taking a 49.2 percentshareholding in Erik Buell Racing ofEast Troy, Wisconsin - the racebike andsportsbike manufacturing businessstarted by chassis engineer Erik Buellwhen Harley-Davidson decided toclose down their Buell Motorcyclessubsidiary in 2009.

As part of their long-term plans forthe EBR Motorcycles collaboration,Team Hero EBR announced that it iscontinuing with its involvement inracing with a two-rider team runningthe EBR 1190 RX in the WorldSuperbike Championship in 2015.

The race team is based in Italy, withEBR's European streetbike distributionfacility headed up by former ZeroMotorcycles and Triumph man EdwinBelonje at Alkmaar in the Netherlands.

Last year Hero launched in severalinternational markets including Turkey,Bangladesh, Nicaragua,Mozambique, Ethiopia and mostrecently Columbia, where thecompany has formed a wholly-ownedsubs id iary and commenced

construction of a state-of-the-artmanufacturing facility.

In one of the biggest brandendorsements by any Indian company,last year also saw Hero hire 14-timesmajor champion golfer Tiger Woods asits first Global Corporate Partner.

www.heromotocorp.com

Hero MotorCorp 2014 sales record

Bosch launches connectivitycontrol unit for two-wheelersTHE new Connectivity ControlUnit (CCU) from Bosch acts as acommunications centre thatcollects operating data, sendsinformation to rescue workersand call them to the scene of anaccident with pinpoint accuracyusing an emergency call system.The automatic emergency istriggered by critical drivingmanoeuvre sensor informationfrom the vehicle and rider,evaluated by a ‘crashalgorithm’. In October last year ACEM, theBrussels based motorcycleindustry trade association,announced that motorcycle

manufacturers had signed aMemorandum of Understandingon Cooperative IntelligentTransport Systems (ITS) and tohave at least one of theirmodels available with ITS fittedby 2020.In the event of a technicalvehicle breakdown, the ridercan send a breakdown call(bCall) to inform a servicecentre. Thanks to integratedGPS and GSM modules, the CCUdelivers initial information onthe scene of the breakdown andon the technical status as wellas on any entries in the vehicle’serror memory.

The Bosch CCU features a back-up battery offers a ‘StolenVehicle Tracking Service’ and isV2V ready for future Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication, systemsand safety features.

ROBERT BOSCH GMBHGerlingen-Schillerhöhe,GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7 11 8 11 [email protected]

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Piaggio revenue +6.5 percentfor third quarter 2014With 4th quarter results still awaitedas this edition of IDN went to press,Piaggio had recovered its soft first halfyear with a 3rd quarter (to September30th 2014) that saw the companyreport "significant growth" in all the

sectors in which it operates. Totalconsolidated revenues were € 301.8m- which is up +6.5 percent comparedto the third quarter of 2013.

The statement from the board ofdirectors of Piaggio & C. Spa, chairedby Roberto Colaninno, stated that"revenue growth combined with theactivities of cost control andproductivity have allowed us to bringthe main indicators of profitability,relative to sales, at the same level inthe first nine months of 2013.

"Of particular note, the progress ofthe Piaggio group in the third quartercompared to the third quarter of 2013

presents results that are clearlygrowing, both in absolute terms andas a percentage of revenues".

Third quarter revenues in Europewere +1.4 percent compared to thethird quarter a year ago, Asia +9percent and India +18 percent.

The group's EBITDA was +24.6percent at € 41.3m, with net incomein the third quarter up by 92.6 percentat € 5.4m, compared to € 2.8m in thethird quarter of 2013.

Piaggio say that year over year unitsales for January to September 2014were +2 percent - marking a strongrecovery from its disappointing

second quarter.The company claims that it has

maintained its leadership of theEuropean PTW market with a share of16 percent overall and 25.1 percent inthe scooter market.www.piaggio.com


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Records and landmarks for DucatiIN 2014 Ducati achieved a new salesrecord with 45,100 units sold, 2percent more than in 2013, makingthis the fifth consecutive year ofgrowth.Ducati attribute the increase in part

to the introduction of new models.With the introduction of the newMonster 1200 and Monster 821,Monster family sales rose by 31percent, with 16,409 new bikes sold.The Superbike family, thanks to theintroduction of the 899 Panigale(which scored a +74 percent salessuccess with 5,806 units sold),enjoyed an overall growth of 12percent, with a total of 9,788 bikeunits in 2014.North American sales remained

static compared to 2013, with Mexicoexperiencing 8 percent growth. TheUnited States continues to be Ducati'stop market, with 8,804 units sold.Sales in South America increasedconsiderably, especially in Brazil (+74% percent 1,174 bikes sold), due tothe expansion of the dealershipnetwork in that country and themarket introduction of the full modelrange with local CKD production.In Europe sales were slightly down

(-3 percent with 19,743 units sold

overall); Ducati attribute this tochallenging conditions in severalmarkets. Sales in Italy were especiallydisappointing, down by -14% with4,284 units sold. Conversely, the UKreported a 16 percent growth in unitsales (2,742).Growth was also seen in Asia,

where Ducati achieved a sales record(+11 percent with 5,787 units sold).Performance was also strong inThailand (+22 percent with 3,057units sold) and China, where salesvolumes almost doubled (+97percent).Ducati also succeeded in boosting

sales in Australia (+13 percent with2,132 units sold) and slightlyincreased its performance in Japan(+1% with 2,558 units sold).Other news emerging from the

company in recent weeks and monthshas included what is being describedas an "historic investment anddevelopment" agreement betweenDucati and their Workers in Bologna.The "landmark agreement, reachedthanks to the positive contribution ofall the unions" will see Ducatiinvesting 11.5 million euro in the nextfive years in the establishment oftechnologically advanced facilities for

the production of stronger camshaftsand crankshafts, consolidating theplant "as a world center of referencefor machining excellence". Theagreement also includes Sundayworking as part of an increase from 15to 21 shifts per week. Some 40 years after the last Ducati

Scrambler rolled off the productionline back in the 1970s, December sawproduction of the first of the newScramblers being completed; sixmonths after it was first shown toemployees - the 'Icon' version of thenew Scrambler will start to hitdealerships at the end of January. December also saw another

landmark the one millionth Ducati tocome off the production line at thehistoric Borgo Panigale factory. Thecustom edition Monster 1200 S waspresented to 47 year old ErnestoPassoni, from near Milan, by ClaudioDomenicali and Audi Group seniormanagement at special ceremony inMilan on December 12th.

Finally, Following the departure ofCristuano Silei, Ducati has announcedthat Anrea Buzzoni is re-joining theBorgo Panigale (Bologna) basedfactory as Sales & Marketing Director.Buzzoni (45) joins after 10 years as

the General Manager for BMWMotorrad Italy, having been Ducati'sDirector in their German branch from2001 to 2004.No stranger to racing, while with

BMW in Italy he managed theirSuperstock and Superbike WorldChampionship projects, andsubsequently the official BMW WorldSuperbike Championship factory teamClaudio Domenicali thanked

Cristiano Silei for his achievementsand commitment to Ducati,recognising the contribution he hadmade to the record results Ducati hasrealised, to their successfulinternational expansion, and to thecreation of the new Ducati brand,Scrambler.www.ducati.com

Kawasaki revenue level for first nine monthsTHE Motorcycle & Engine divisionof Kawasaki Heavy Industries hasreleased financial data for itsthird quarter performance (thenine months to December 31st2014) revealing worldwide salesof 397,000 motorcycles, ATVs,UTVs, PWCs and generators.This is a -1.5% decrease from thefirst nine months of their2013/2014 performance (403,000units sold), but the decline hasresulted in a negligible change in

sales revenue, which hasremained pretty much stable atUS$1.8 billion.Kawasaki say that sales were upin Europe (and Indonesia), butthey lost ground in Latin Americaand Thailand. North Americansales are reported as havingremained stable at around60,000 units in the nine monthperiod.In motorcycle terms, dataavailable from the Japanese

Automotive & MotorcycleAssociation (JAMA) for the ninemonths from April to December2014 saw Kawasaki produce justover 55,000 motorcycles of alldisplacements and styles inJapan, with some 7,000 solddomestically and approximately48,000 exported.This places Kawasaki as thesmallest of the four Japanesemotorcycle manufacturers interms of domestic sales,

production and exports ofdomestically producedmotorcycles for the nine monthperiod; Yamaha is the largest inall cases. www.khi.co.jp

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BSB Series Director, Stuart Higgs (left), with R&G Managing Director, Simon Hughes

Wilbers win IDN Export awardAT the annual Dealer Daystaged by German trademagazine Bike and Business inNovember, suspensioncompany Wilbers wereannounced as winners of theIDN prize for InternationalExport Excellence. Previous winners of theprestigious IDN prize include

internationally respectedvendors such as LSLMotorradtechnik (2010),Wunderlich (2011), SW-Motech(2012) and Remus (2013). Theprize received by Wilbers for itswin is six free 1/2-pageadvertisements in InternationalDealer News Magazine and afree 'advertorial' page in Bike

and Business.At the same event Finkl'sErlebnis Motorrad fromKoenigsbrunn near Augsburgwas named German Dealer ofthe Year. Swiss Dealer of theYear was Arrigoni Sport fromAdiswil near Zurich.This was the 10th annual Bikeand Business Dealer of the Year

awards, with the 12 bestdealers chosen from 191nominated participants incategories such as motorcycles,scooters, quad/ATV/trikes andindependent garages.

www.bikeundbusiness.de

Wilbers was the big winner at theannual Bike und Business magazine

awards ceremony at the end of 2014

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Jaguar Land Rover 'Bike Sense' willdetect motorcycles and bicyclesUK based car manufacturer JaguarLand Rover is developing a range ofnew technologies that would usecolours, sounds and touch, inside thecar, to alert drivers to potential hazardsand prevent accidents involvingbicycles and motorbikes.

Sensors on the car will detect whenanother road user is approaching andidentify it as bicycle or motorbike. BikeSense will then make the driver awareof the potential hazard before thedriver sees it.

But rather than using a genericwarning icon or sound, which takestime for the driver's brain to process,Bike Sense uses lights and sounds thatthe driver will instinctively associatewith the potential danger.

To help the driver understand wherethe bike is in relation to their car, theaudio system will make it sound as if abicycle bell or motorbike horn is

coming through the speaker nearestthe bike, so the driver immediatelyunderstands the direction the cyclist iscoming from.

If a bicycle or motorbike is comingup the road behind the car, Bike Sensewill detect if it is overtaking or comingpast the vehicle on the inside, and thetop of the car seat will extend to 'tap'the driver on the left or right shoulder.The idea is that the driver will theninstinctively look over that shoulder toidentify the potential hazard.

As the cyclist or rider gets closer tothe car, a matrix of LED lights on thewindow sills, dashboard andwindscreen pillars will glow amberand then red as the bike approaches.The movement of these red and amberlights across these surfaces will alsohighlight the direction the bike istaking.

Dr Wolfgang Epple, Director of

Research and Technology, Jaguar LandRover, said: "Human beings havedeveloped an instinctive awareness ofdanger over thousands of years.Certain colours like red and yellow willtrigger an immediate response, whileeveryone recognises the sound of abicycle bell.

"Bike Sense takes us beyond thecurrent technologies of hazardindicators and icons in wing mirrors, to

optimising the location of light, soundand touch to enhance this intuition.This creates warnings that allow afaster cognitive reaction as theyengage the brain's instinctiveresponses. If you see the dashboardglowing red in your peripheral vision,you will be drawn to it and understandstraight away that another road user isapproaching that part of yourvehicle".

POLARIS Industries Inc. reportedrecord fourth quarter salesrevenue of $1,275.00 million, anincrease of 18 percent over thefinal quarter in 2013, and fullyear sales revenue of $4,479.6million, an increase of 19percent compared to 2013.Net income was $135.4 millionfor the fourth quarter of 2014,up 25 percent from the year-agoquarter, and $454.0 million forthe full year 2014, up 19percent.Fourth quarter net income wasa record $1.98 per diluted sharefor the quarter, and a record$6.65 per diluted share (up 23percent) per diluted share fortheir full January -December2014 financial year.Polaris’ Chairman and ChiefExecutive Officer Scott Winecommented that “2014 marksour fifth consecutive year ofdouble digit sales and earningsgrowth, an accomplishmentwhich testifies to the innovativespirit and dedication of the8,000 member global Polaristeam."During the year, we added

over thirty new vehicles to thePolaris armada, expanding andstrengthening our portfolio withour largest ever new productintroduction, while our strategicacquisitions and significantinvestments in our globalmanufacturing infrastructureallow us to both create andmeet the increasing demand for

our products”.The company says that fourthquarter off-road vehicle salesincreased 19%, whilemotorcycle sales (Victory andIndian) increased 50%, withPG&A sales up 21% - NorthAmerican retail sales remainedstrong for the Medina,Minnesota headquartered

manufacturer, increasing 13% inthe fourth quarter compared to2013.In other news, Polaris hasexpanded its motorcycleportfolio, which alreadyincludes both the Victory andIndian brands, with theacquisition of the electricmotorcycle business of BrammoInc. In addition, Polaris is actingas a leading investor in arecapitalization of Brammo thatenables the company to focusexclusively on the design,development and integration ofelectric vehicle powertrains.Polaris will utilize the assetsacquired to beginmanufacturing electricmotorcycles in the second halfof 2015 at its Spirit Lake, Iowafacility.

www.polaris.com

Product line sales 2014 2013 Change 2014 2013 ChangeOff-Road Vehicles $781,500 $659,051 19% $2,909,020 $2,521,559 15% Snowmobiles 138,070 134,934 2% 322,449 301,659 7%Motorcycles 103,475 68,778 50% 348,733 219,819 59%Small Vehicles 41,213 46,276 -11% 157,379 122,765 28%Parts, Garments & Accessories 210,742 174,671 21% 742,067 611,266 21%Total Sales $1,275,000 $1,083,710 18% $4,479,648 $3,777,068 19%

Gross profit $367,573 $317,108 16% $1,319,178 $1,120,879 18%

Fourth Quarter Performance Summary (in thousands except per share data)Three Months ended December 31, Years ended December 31,

Brammo Empulse

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Bultaco returns to productionBULTACO is returning to motorcycle production withthe launch of the all new Brinco. This new version ofthe old model name is an electric assist pedal cycle. The company states that the new Brinco will

produce 60Nm of torque and a maximum speed ofmore than 60Km/h, while weighing in at just 33kg,including the 7kg battery pack. The low weight ishelped by the use of an aluminium mono-beamframe to house the 3Kw motor. The motor can beused in conjunction with the pedals fitted to the bikeand the nine-speed derailleur gear at the rear wheel,giving users the choice of the best motor/pedalcombination for every situation at every momentwith engine, independent pedal or a combination ofboth.

The Brinco offers three modes of use for themotoro: Sport, Urban and Eco. In Sport mode the bikeoffers rapid acceleration and the maximum speed of60Km/h. It is suggested that Urban mode is suitablefor everyday use and Eco mode extends the useablerange of the Brinco to more than 100km. The lithium-ion battery used to power the Brinco

is situated in the main frame and is removable,interchangeable and portable, and can be rechargedfrom a domestic socket in two hours. Suspension on the Brinco is taken care of by an

inverted fork offering 200mm of travel and amonoshock at the rear providing 220mm of travel.The 24in wheels are shod with 3in tyres and bothwheels also carry 203mm floating brake rotors and

there is a four-piston caliper at the front. Bultaco has designed the Brinco to work with the

rider’s smartphone with functions including check thebattery’s level of charge. There is also the option ofgeographically locating the bike (providing a sim cardhas been installed in the Brinco) and it can also loginformation about the distance travelled. Through direct contact, the Brinco is unlocked by

a discreet wristband, which avoids the need to carrykeys.

BULTACOBarcelona, [email protected]

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HONDA Motor Co. has released itsfinancial data for the third quarter andfirst nine months of its current April2014 - March 2015 financial year (thenine months to December 31st 2014).Honda Group motorcycle unit sales

(which includes affiliates as well asHonda itself and its "consolidated"subsidiaries) were up -0.181 percentfor the three months to December 31st2014 at 4,432,000 units, and +0.629percent for the nine months toDecember 31st 2014.Excluding its affiliates, unit sales

were +2.762 percent for the finalquarter of the 2014 calendar year (and+0.350 percent for the nine months),indicating that sales slowed in theperiod October, November andDecember, as is to be expected.However, on the basis of this

performance so far, Honda has takenthe precaution of reducing its

previously announced motorcyclesales forecast for the full financial yearby 135,000 units to 17,815,000 on agroup-wide basis, and by 60,000 unitson a Honda and "consolidated"subsidiaries basis to 10,790,000 units.In motorcycle terms, data available

from the Japanese Automotive &Motorcycle Association (JAMA) for the

nine months from April to December2014 saw Honda produce 96,916units of all displacements and styles inJapan in the nine months to December31st 2014, of which it sold 27,513domestically and exported 69,403.This places Honda second among

the four Japanese motorcyclemanufacturers in terms of domesticsales for the nine month period,second in terms of exports from Japanand third in terms of production inJapan; Yamaha are first in all cases. world.honda.com

Honda motorcycle sales up for first ninemonths of 2014/2015 financial year

Strong international growth boosts Harley IN line with its loweredforecasts for the second half oflast year, Harley-Davidson's full-year motorcycle sales were up,but only by a disappointing 1.3percent in the United States in2014 - which translates into171,079 motorcycles sold (63.8percent of total production), anincrease of just 2,216 additionalbikes.Dealers worldwide sold 47,149new Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles in the fourthquarter of 2014, up 2.8 percentcompared to 45,875motorcycles in the year-agoquarter. In the U.S., dealers sold26,957 new Harley-Davidsonmotorcycles in the quarter,down 1.6 percent compared tosales of 27,387 motorcycles inthe year-ago period.Overall, Harley's worldwidemotorcycle sales are up by +2.7percent, but the good news, inmotorcycles sales terms (asopposed to shipments, and asopposed to the corporation'sfinancial performance), comesfrom their international sales,which dramatically improvestheir overall performancepicture.Total international sales arenow a massive 96,920motorcycles, up by 9.2 percentand accounting for 36.2 percentof total production. Harley'sEurope, Middle East and Africa(EMEA) region leads the waywith 45,323 motorcycles sold(+6.4 percent), 38,491 of whichwere sold in Europe itself (+6.7percent). Outgoing Chairman, Presidentand Chief Executive OfficerKeith Wandell was nonetheless

upbeat in his investorcommunity briefings, preferringto point instead to balancesheet and demographicimprovements, whileacknowledging the Company'sinternational strength. "Wecontinued to broaden ourcustomer base and expand thereach of our brand throughunrivaled products andexperiences. In internationalmarkets, our dealers in AsiaPacific, EMEA and Latin Americaposted their highest newmotorcycle sales on record foreach region, delivering on ourexpectation for internationalsales to grow at a faster ratethan U.S. sales. And in the U.S.,for the third straight year, sales

to our outreach customers grewat more than twice the rate ofsales to core customers."Full-year revenue frommotorcycles was $4.39 billioncompared to $4.07 billion in theyear-ago period. Revenue fromparts and accessories was$875.0 million compared to$873.1 million in 2013.

H-D President and COO MattLevatich is stepping up to replaceoutgoing corporate CEO andChairman Keith Wandell

Harley-Davidson sales revenue and production data… 4th quarter 2014Income statements in THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED$1,000s DEC 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2014 DEC 2013

Net sales revenue $1,031,150 $1,032,292 $5,567,681 $5,258,290Gross profit $314,210 $324,745 $2,025,080 $1,862,372Total operating income $98,333 $122,036 $1,280,983 $1,153,702

Figures are shown THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDEDin $1,000s DEC 2014 DEC 2013 DEC 2014 DEC 2013

H-D Motorcycles $784,535 $781,772 $4,385,863 $4,067,510Parts & Accessories $165,581 $169,296 $875,019 $873,075General Merchandise $75,044 $75,876 $284,826 $295,854

United States 26,957 27,387 171,079 168,863Canada 1,118 1,186 9,871 11,062Europe 6,115 5,636 38,491 35,927Asia Pacific Region 8,121 7,113 30,074 26,890Latin America Region 3,130 2,990 11,652 11,415Total 47,149 45,875 267,999 260,839

NET SALES REVENUE

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Record year forKTM/Husqvarna

KTM sold 158,760 units in2014, which was up by +28.2percent on their 2013performance, with revenue+20.7 percent at €864.6million.Claiming the title of "fastestgrowing motorcycle brand inthe world" for themselves,the performance includes KTMand Husqvarna branded unitsand those made in India, aswell as at their headquartersfactory in Austria.The company says that itinvested around €85 million inits Mattighofen andMunderfing facilities last year,substantially more than in2013, expanding capacity andemployment - at year end, KTMsay they were employing 2,143people in the group worldwide,their highest ever.The company is forecasting anEBIT of over €75 million fortheir 2014 financial year, whichwould be +37 percent over2013.On the way to its record, KTMsay that annual unit productionat their Mattighofen, Austriabased factory exceeded100,000 for the first time in2014, when a 2015 1190adventure rolled off theassembly line to become the100,000th motorcycle producedthere in the calendar year,taking total production to morethat 1.2 million vehicles sincethe facility started productionin 1999.The company says thatHusqvarna also set records in2014 - selling 16,337motorcycles and passing the€100m annual turnoverlandmark for the first time inthe brand's 111 year history.Meanwhile, Red Bull KTMFactory Racing rider Marc

Coma, who hails from Avià inSpain, sealed his fifth DakarRally title in January and with itbrought home KTM’sfourteenth consecutive win atone of the most notoriousraces in the world. While Paolo Goncalves tooksecond place, KTM racer andDakar rookie Toby Price took anoutstanding podium third at hisfirst attempt in an incrediblychallenging Dakar race, whichtook place over 14 days and aroute of approximately9,000km through Argentina,Bolivia and Chile. Coma had a17-minute lead into the final of13 stages, although the racewas halted on safety groundsdue to rain at CP2 and Comadeclared the winner.Stefan Pierer, KTM CEO, said"that Marc Coma sealed hisfifth and the 14th consecutiveDakar win for KTM is apersonal success for Marc andeach team member, andinvaluable for the entirecompany. The Dakar 2015 was a battle ofattrition. Of the 168 starters inthe bikes division, only 78 wereon the starting line for the finalrun into Buenos Aires.

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THIS year's "Milan show" thisyear (EICMA) is being stagedone week later than usual(November 19-22) because

Milan is staging Expo 2015 fromMay 1st to October 31st - thelatest International Exhibitions

Bureau (BIE) sanctioned"Universal Exhibition" (akaWorld Trade Fair).The last such 'Expo' was held atShanghai in 2010; after Milan in2015 the next city to host it willbe Dubai in 2020.Expo 2015 will use the full 200acre site of the 10 year old

award-winning MassimilianoFuskas designed Fiera MilanoRho exhibition centre, whereEICMA is staged. Some 140 pluscountries are set to exhibit, andover 20m visitors are expectedduring the 6 months the eventis open to the public.www.eicma.it

Increased attendanceat GB Trade Expo CELEBRATING its 20th anniversary,the annual GB Motorcycle Trade Expo(January 18 - 20) saw a 20 per centincrease in visitor numbers on itsreturn to Stoneleigh Park nearCoventry, after seven years at the NEC,Birmingham.

The return to the venue was popularwith visitors and exhibitors, with finalthree day attendance confirmed at

3,794 visitors, representing 1,638companies.

Europe's largest and oldestmotorcycle industry trade/dealer-specific expo, in the past decade theevent has reflected the rise and fall ofthe market in the UK, as the recessionimpacted on new motorcycleregistrations and the parts, accessoryand apparel revenues available tomotorcycle dealers and accessorystores.

However, with the UK markethaving returned to growth strongly inthe past four years, there is nowevidence that the growth in newregistrations is now also beginning tofilter through into increased parts,accessory and apparel revenues, withworkshop revenues and theconsumption of service items havingremained high throughout.

Although the period up to 2012saw a decline in the annual numbersof motorcycle journeys and total ridingdistance recorded in the UK, the nextbatch of Government data available tothe MCIA, the motorcycle industrytrade association in the UK, isexpected to show that a rebound is

underway. It is also significant thatdata also shows that the total numberof motorcycles on the road in the UKhas remained stable at around 1.2mfor several years.

Show attendances are always astrong indicator of underlying marketstrength, and with increased numbersof consumers seen at the MCIA'sBirmingham based Motorcycle Live inNovember, combined with theincrease seen at Stoneleigh in January,the British market definitely appears tobe locked into a long-term growthcycle.

www.motorcycle-expo.com

Fiero Milano facility is hosting Expo 2015 from May 1st to October 31st

EICMA: one weeklater in 2015

INABIKE, the ASEAN's largestinternational bike, parts andaccessories exhibition, will be takingplace at the JIExpo Kemayoran,Jakarta, Indonesia, from 18 to 25March, 2015.

Co-staged with the INAP auto/tyreindustry trade show, INABIKE is adedicated international tradeexhibition focusing on bikes(motorcycles and bicycles), parts andaccessories and that targets potentialbuyers from Indonesia andsurrounding regions.

The show usually attracts some50,000 visitors, 50,000 sq m of boothspace and some 1,100 exhibitorsfrom markets such as Australia,China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan,Thailand and Turkey.

Indonesia has a population ofover 250 million (40 percent of theASEAN block's population) and ithas become one of the largest andfastest growing economies in Asia.It is the world’s third largest bikeproducer and consumer, despite theratio of bikes to population beinglow compared with other countriesin the region. The motorcycle/PTSmarket there was worth 7.14million units in 2012 and isexpected to rise to 10 million unitsby 2020.

PT. GLOBAL EXPOMANAGEMENT (GEMINDONESIA)Jakarta Barat, INDONESIATel: +62 21 5435 [email protected]

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AIMExpo organiser announces ConsumerMotorcycle Show Series Launch for 2016THE Marketplace Events (MPE)Motorcycle Group, producers of theAmerican International MotorcycleExpo (AIMExpo) at Orlando in Octobereach year, has announced that it planstoday to produce a new series ofevents directed at motorcycle andpowersports consumers.

The shows will be timed to promote2016 model year products, and "willfocus on experimental elements andattracting new riders" according to thecompany, with locations and dates tobe announced "soon".

“Since our earliest research on theviability of the AIMExpo launch (acombined trade/consumer platformnew to North America), we’ve been

continually asked by key industryplayers when we would produce aseries of consumer-only events,” saidMike Webster, President of MPE’sMotorcycle Group.

“Their message has been clear andconsistent: the market is underservedfrom a consumer show perspective.Industry marketeers are looking for amore responsive and engagingplatform – something welcoming totraditionalists and attractive to newriders. We have no doubt theexperimental elements we’re planningwill excite all members of ourcommunity.”

“In a way, our name (MarketplaceEvents Motorcycle Group) tells a greattale as we move into the consumer-only arena,” said Larry Little, VP andGeneral Manager of the MotorcycleGroup. “Marketplace Events is thelargest producer of high-endconsumer home and garden shows inNorth America. The company is deepwith experience in consumer eventmarketing and production – so muchso that it has posted double-digitgrowth since 2009, despite therecession.

"The Motorcycle Group is deep withexperience in the motorcycle andpowersports industry. In fact, MikeWebster was a key member of theteam who 30+ years ago launched theGreat American Motorcycle Showsthat pioneered the idea of a nationallypromoted series of regional consumermotorcycle shows.”

Tom Baugh, CEO of MarketplaceEvents stated, “In addition to the newenergy our company will bring to the

consumer motorcycle series, we’reprepared to put a motorcycling-friendly message before our 1.5million annual visitors at over 40 otherMPE shows. We’re serious aboutgetting new eyeballs exposed to boththe recreational and transportationbenefits of motorcycling. It was alwaysour intention with the creation of theMotorcycle Group to bring newproducts to this market.”

www.aimexpousa.com

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Suzuki sales downSUZUKI have announced that theirmotorcycle net sales decreased by6.5 percent (¥12.5 billion) to¥175.9 billion for the first ninemonths of its current financial year(April-Dec 2014). The company isciting a decrease in sales in Asia asthe primary reason. The operating

loss of ¥4.6 billion that Suzukireported for its motorcycle businessin the corresponding period of theprevious financial year hasdeteriorated to an operating loss of¥5.0 billion.

Meanwh i l e, r umou r s a r ecirculating that the turbo charged

Suzuki Recursion is now likely to gointo production. The company is alsoreported to have re-registered theKatana name and logo with boththe European and Americantrademark offices and to have re-

registered the Gamma logo in theEU - raising inevitable speculationabout the prospects for brandrevivals.

www.globalsuzuki.com

YAMAHA Motor Co., Ltd.announced that its consolidatedbusiness results for the first ninemonths of their 2014 fiscal year(January to September 2014)saw net sales of 1,124.6 billionyen – an increase of 76.7 billionyen (+7.3%) compared with thesame period the previous fiscalyear, with increases across allbusiness segments.Yamaha say that theirmotorcycle business income

improvement in developedmarkets was driven by newproduct launches, with increasesalso reported in emergingmarkets.Global net sales of motorcycleproducts were 723.9 billion yen -an increase of 28.4 billionyen/4.1% compared with thesame period in the previousfiscal year. Operating incomewas 17.7 billion yen (an increaseof 11.5 billion yen/188.4%).

Unit sales (and market share) indeveloped markets increasedfrom the same period in theprevious year by +14% thanks tothe effects of new productlaunches such as the MT-09 andthe MT-07; in addition, sales ofTRICITY commenced in Europeand Japan.In other news, Yamaha hasannounced a new jointagreement to establish amotorcycle manufacturing andsales company in Nigeria. Factoryoperations are scheduled tocommence in summer 2015.The new company, called CFAOYamaha Motor Nigeria Ltd.(CYMNG), is a joint venture

between Yamaha Motor andCFAO - a French company,specialised in distribution ofmajor international brands inAfrica and part of the ToyotaTsusho Group.The two companies will makeequal investment contributionstowards a start-up capital of onemillion dollars. The factory is tocover an area of 2,790 m2, andwill be constructed on a siteowned by CFAO in Lagos, theformer capital and Nigeria'sbiggest city. The factory isexpected to employ 200 peopleand produce 70,000 motorcyclesby 2018.www.yamaha-motor.co.jp

Yamaha units +14 percent for first 9 months

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"Making Life a Ride" in CapetownFEATURING their new brandpositioning campaign, the Capetown,South Africa, store opened inNovember 2014 and represents a threemillion Euro investment into what thecompany describes as a "new premiumlifestyle and retail experience centre."

Donford Motorrad "offers a 360degree premium lifestyle and retailexperience for motorcycle customersand enthusiasts", and is part of a newBMW Group-wide "Future Retail"programme.

“With the launch of this newconcept store, we are striving for aconsistent premium retail experienceacross all our customer touch points.

We are creating new and moreinspiring opportunities for ourcustomers to experience our productsand our brand. Our aim is to set newstandards for retail experience in themotorcycle industry”, said StephanSchaller, Global President of BMWMotorrad, speaking at the opening.

“Customers are changing theway they inform themselves andcommunicate with us. Thesechanges mean we also haveto challenge ourselvesalways to think anduncompromisingly act fromthe customer’s perspective,”added Schaller.

The opening of thenew concept store in Cape

Town also marked the launchof BMW Motorrad’s new brand

positioning campaign titled “MAKELIFE A RIDE”. This new "positioning" issaid to " represent all the values of theBMW Motorrad brand, striving toillustrate a more optimistic and activeattitude towards life and riding. Anattitude characterised by optimism,self-confidence and responsibility",according to the company.

“We want to make the BMWMotorrad brand part of an aspirationallifestyle, because it is more than just amotorcycle brand. We want ourexisting and prospective customers toforge new paths and pursue personal

happiness through riding”, said HeinerFaust, BMW Motorrad’s Global Head ofSales and Marketing.

"The launch of the flagship conceptstore underscores BMW Motorrad’scontinued growth and increasedmarket share. BMW Motorrad hasretained its strong position in thepremium segment worldwide,recording the best third-quarter andten-month sales volume figures in itsentire history. As of October last yearworldwide sales had reached an all-time high of 109,052 units delivered tocustomers, up 7.4 % from the previousyear’s 101,530 units delivered tocustomers".

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Avantour dual use boot"TECH and Style" is the mantra for Italian boot makerGianni Falco. Their boot range for 2015 includes theAvantour dual use certified on-road/off-road boot, featuringhydrophobic-treated full grain leather upper with "High-Tex" membrane liner.Maximum support to the movement of the foot is providedby the "Eso-Motion 2" rear-hinge articulation systemcombined with D3O shock-absorbing ankle cups. Closure"Black-Alu" buckles are micro-adjustable and completelyreplaceable. The Enduro threaded rubber sole is reinforcedwith classic Goodyear stitchingfor longer wear-out resistance.

GIANNI FALCO SrlCaselle di Altivole (TV), [email protected] PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Hi-tech lever guardsLIGHTECH has two versions of its lever guard inproduction; one in aluminium and the other carbonfibre. The former is machined from a block off billetaluminium and is 153mm long, and the carbonversion, known as the ‘C-Tech’, which is 132mmlong, is produced in an autoclave. The guards are available for both brake and clutchsides and in five different colours for the terminal

part. More than 10 specific adaptors are availablefor quick and easy installation on OEM handlebars.

LIGHTECHLucia de Piave (TV), ITALYTel: +39 0438 [email protected]

CUBE hydraulic reservoirABM now has its CUBE aftermarket reservoir in production foruse with both brake and clutch levers. The CNC machinedCUBE has a capacity of 30ml and can be rotated through 360degrees and has a 90-degree outlet.

The CUBE is available in a choice of five different coloursand made with a satin anodized finish.

Due to its multiple mounting options, the CUBE can be usedto replace the standard rear brake master cylinder on manybike models. As with all ABM parts, the CUBE was developedand made in Germany.

ABM FAHRZEUGTECHNIK GMBHBreisach, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7667 9446 [email protected]

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Riot from AirohTHE new Riot is Airoh's answerto the vintage and CafeRacer style helmetsthat are now popularwith urban riders.The fibre shell with a weightof only 900g gives riderssafety, but also reducesstrain on the shoulders andneck. The helmet has its ownsun screen visor, which is 50%tinted, and comes with some spareparts including a long visor and a removablethree-snap peak.The inner liner is removable and washable,and closure is by micrometric retentionsystem.

LOCATELLI SpaAlmenno San Bartolomeo (BG), ITALYTel. +39 035 [email protected]

Top case V47THIS high visibility top case from Givi adopts theMonokey mounting system and has an internal spaceof 47 litres, can carry luggage up to a maximumweight of 10kg, is fitted with dedicated gaskets that

offer a high degree of impermeability and closes andopens with a simple push and can be locked with aSecurity Lock.

Features include a big band that runs rear andlaterally and on the main cover of the lid, painted influorescent yellow, a shaped central cover in PP withcarbon effect plot and the Givi logo in silver satin,plus two rows of smoke-grey rear reflectors.

Intended for scooters, road bikes, touring andmaxi enduros, able to hold two modular helmets.

GIVI SrlFlero (BS), ITALYTel. +39 030 [email protected]

IKON has introduced its new range of Basixshock absorbers as a budget option forusers who do not want to compromise onbuild quality. The new Basix shocks have a chrome platedbody that incorporates fixed rate damping,three-position adjustable pre-load and a blackpowder coated narrow series progressive ratespring. In order to keep the cost of the shocksdown, the Basix do not feature adjustabledamping. However, the shocks are rebuildableand revalvable, and each one is dyno-testedbefore leaving the factory.

IKON SUSPENSIONAlbury North, New South Wales,AUSTRALIATel: +61 (0)2 6040 [email protected]

IKON Basix shocks



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S.I.P. Scootershop has a new digital speeds availableto fit the Vespa PK50-125, S, SS, and Automatica, andthe Lambretta LI 125, 150 and TV 175 1. The originalSIP digital speedo was introduced in 2010, and nowfollowing customer requests the company haslaunched its 2.0 version.

The new design is similar to the original, whichitself is almost identical to the Italian original withkilometre scaling along with the general dimensionsof the unit.

The 2.0 electronic speedo is run on 12V AC/DC andrequires no battery in the electrical system of yourscooter. It is also fully compatible with Vespatronic andParmakit performance ignition systems. To adjustmentof and scrolling through the functions on the electronicdisplay is via a small button, which can be easily andinconspicuously located beneath the scooters existinglight switch.

A new feature of the 2.0 version is the choicebetween analogue speedometer or rev counter, withthe speedo needle used to display either speed or rpm.

During longer trips there is also the option torecord the total time of the journey and the averagespeeds for both daily stages and the whole tour,which can be set up individually. Total number ofkilometres travelled, recorded by the original speedounit, can also be transferred to the km valuedisplayed.

In combination with the SIP fast flow fuel tap, withfuel reserve sensor, all Vespa models can now benefitfrom a fuel level warning function. To indicate thelow fuel levels in the tank 'FUEL' starts to blink onthe electronic display. In addition, it also said toimprove the voltage regulation of the completeelectrical system.

The electronic speedometers are supplied with a

voltage regulator, all necessary connections, atemperature sensor and full installation instructions.

SIP SCOOTERSHOP GMBHLandsberg, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)8191 [email protected]

Digital speedos for Lambrettaand Vespa models

Hymec Z1000SX clutch conversionMAGURA has developed a hydraulicclutch conversion kit for the KawasakiZ1000SX. The kit has been created toallow owners to convert the standardcable clutch to hydraulic operation,offering a claimed 20 percent lighterlever feel. Included in the kit is a forged lever withimproved ergonomics and spanadjustment. The lever is self-adjustingand works with a specially developedmineral oil – Magura Blood – which isnon-toxic and non-hygroscopic, and isincluded in the conversion package.

MAGURA GMBH & COBad Urach, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7125 153 [email protected]

Ducabike Ducati partsDUCABIKE, an Italian business that specialises inaftermarket parts and accessories for Ducati models,has billet aluminium clutch covers for all Ducatiengines with wet clutches. The cover has a clearpanel that allows the clutch to be seen. The outertrim ring on the cover is available anodised silver,black, red or gold.

Designed specifically for the Panigale1199 and899, Ducabike has an adjustable rear link andtransmission rod for the bike’s swingarm/shockmount. It is machined from aluminium billet andfeatures three mounting options for the transmissionrod, which is adjustable in millimetre increments tovary the height of the rear of the bike.

The adjustable levers from Ducabike are for bothbrake and clutch applications. The five positionadjustable levers are machined from aluminium andanodised, and feature a pivot point to prevent thelevers from snapping in the event of the bike falling.

DUCABIKE SPECIAL MOTO PARTSBologna, ITALYTel: +39 051 [email protected]

The adjustable brake and clutch levers will flip upif the bike is dropped

The transparent clutch cover is available withdifferent coloured anodised aluminium trim rings

Ducabike’s adjustable rearlink and transmission rod can

be used to alter the rideheight of the bike


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SW-MOTECHopens in ParisSW-MOTECH has now opened a branch in Paris,France, which means it is now represented in morethan 60 countries worldwide.

The initial focus for SW-MOTECH France will beafter sales services, corporate communication andmarketing activities with the project being led byAurelien Szulek. Szulek has taken on the new role,bringing to it seven years of after sales experienceand many years as a motorcyclist. Talking about hisinvolvement and the opening of the office in Francehe said: “Together with a premium brand comes thecommitment to provide a premium service. In orderto meet the strong market demand and offer supportfor French customers and businesses, it is mandatoryfor us to establish a strong local presence.”

One of the first projects Szulek will be working onis the promotion of the revised and relaunched lineof SW-MOTECH all-weather bags for GPS devicesand smartphones. The Navi Case Pro product linenow has a new design and additional features.

The lid membrane, shielded by a sun screen, is saidto allow for convenient operation of touch surfaces,and there is a cable feed-through to make it easy toconnect the devices to the bike’s power supply. BroadVelcro straps on the inside of the padded bagsprovide support for the devices, and there is acircumferential zipper, which is rubber coated toprevent moisture entry, but offers easy access. Thedurable plastics base plate has compatible holepatterns for the SW-MOTECH GPS mount, RAM

system and Richter plate.SW-MOTECH is offering the Navi Case Pro bags

in three sizes; small 150 x 87 x 42mm (outside) and146 x 83 x 38mm (inside), medium 135 x 100 x42mm (outside) and 131 x 96 x 38mm (inside), andthe large size, which is 160 x 115 x 42mm (outside)and 156 x 111 x 38mm (inside).

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

The SW-MOTECH France office is located in Paris and lead by Aurelien Szulek (right side of image),together with SW-MOTECH sales CEO Kai Jockel (left) and Export Manager Louis Beurdeley (center). Thefirst focus of activity will be on after sales services, corporate communication and marketing activitiesfor local customers and business relations alike

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Zero 2 OutDryglovesKNOX Zero 2 OutDry cold weather glovesare constructed with a Kangaroo leatherpalm, the patented OutDry technology lineris said to be breathable, waterproof,windproof and flexible. Features include Primaloft insulation,discreet floating knuckle protectors andKnox’s dual compound Scaphoid ProtectionSystem (SPS) - armour at the base of theglove’s palm that is designed to eliminatethe "grab-effect" of normal gloves.

PLANET KNOX LTDCockermouth, Cumbria, UKTel: +44 (0)1900 825 [email protected]

Vertex Streetpistons range 2015AMONGST the news presented at EICMA by Italianpiston specialist Vertex, a brand new range of Streetpistons are literally 'race-bred', having beendeveloped in co-operation with Team Gresini inMotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships.The Street pistons range includes 15 dedicated

models in "Replica" or "High Compression"

versions, for Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki,BMW and Ducati with 600 and 1000 cc motors (fortrack use only). These pistons feature a minimum weight limit for

their category, an increased compression ratio andVertex say that they deliver "a great performanceincrease without any loss of reliability".Noted for the technical support they give to

European and National championship Superbike andSupersport teams, Vertex say that "whether lookingfor weight savings on stock replacements or forincreased compression, our new Street pistons rangeare sure to be top sellers in 2015".

VERTEX Cadelbosco Sopra (RE) ItalyTel: +39 0522 918 [email protected]

Polycarbonate VStream screensZTECHNIK has announced the availability ofits VStream windscreens for use on the newwater-cooled BMW R1200RT. Two heights areoffered; 64.8cm and 72.4cm.The new screen, which is designed to replacethe stock screen (that is manufactured byZTechnik’s parent company National Cycle forBMW), has a patented design to provide long-distance touring comfort. The VStream getsits name from its unique shape and thedimensional contours molded into the screen.VStream windscreens are made fromQuantum hardcoated polycarbonate, which is

claimed to give 30 times more scratchresistance and 20 times greater crack andimpact resistance than other aftermarketwindscreens on the market made fromcommonly used acrylic or aircraft plastic. AllZTechnik windscreens are protected with athree-year warranty against breakage.

ZTECHNIK Maywood, Illinois, USATel: +1 708 343 [email protected]

BMWR1200RT

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800 International battery chargerDELTRAN’S International Battery Tender 800 is acompact 800 mA battery charger, which incorporateshighly efficient surface-mount technology electroniccomponents. The interior of the charger is completely encapsulated,

protected from shock, vibration and moisture by anelectrically insulating, thermally conductive, flameretardant, synthetic epoxy resin compound. The small sized charger, which is no larger than a

standard computer mouse, is capable of producing 800millamps of constant current charging power. Itfeatures an IC chip that allows it to constantly monitor,

charge and maintain a battery. The charger is sparkproof, short circuit and reverse polarity protected. Supplied with a three-year warranty, the

International Battery Tender 800’s universal inputvoltage will work anywhere in the world; 100-240 ACVolts 50/60 Hz.

DELTRAN CORPORATIONDeland, Florida, USATel: 386 736 [email protected]


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Drift full-face helmetDRIFT is Caberg's new composite fibre full-face(carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass), "developed for themost demanding touring riders".It is equipped with an integrated sunshade visor

DVT (Double Visor Tech) - the mechanism allows visorself-adjustment to guarantee a close contact of visorand window beading. The Drift visor is transparent and anti-scratch, with

an adjustable Pinlock lens to avoid fogging, and laterallever operational integrated anti-scratch sunshade.Ventilation is by three glove-friendly wide air

vents. The lower chinguard vent drives air directly tothe inner side of the visor to avoid misting; the vent

on top channels fresh air inside the helmet throughnumerous air grooves, while the rear vent facilitatesthe discharge of hot and stale air.The lining is entirely removable and washable,

including the padding on the chinstrap, made withhypoallergenic and transpiring fabrics. The retentionsystem is equipped with a double D-ring.

CABERG SpaAzzano S. Paolo (BG), ITALYTel. +39 035 420 [email protected]

BONAMICI Racing has protectors availablefor the engine cases on Honda’s CBR 1000RR ’08-’14, which join the comprehensiverange of protection parts from the Italiancompany. CNC machined from 7075 aluminum billetand finished in black anodising, theBonamici Racing engine cover protectorsare claimed to be robust and effective atprotecting the engine in the event of a fall.

BONAMICI RACINGMagliano Sabina (RI), ITALYTel: +39 0744 [email protected]

Engine protectors for CBR 1000 RR

SIEBENROCK has released Power Kits for the BMW R45and R65, and with a fabulous 860 ccm, these "small"BMW bikes become true cornering monsters.The R65 boasts some 20% more power and a

maximum torque of 75 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Even moredrastic is the gain on the R45: it already reaches itsmaximum torque of 70 Nm at 2,500 rpm, and with 30%more power, it puts a big smile on the faces of even thetoughest riders of big motorcycles.Like all power kits from Siebenrock, the new Power

Kit 860cc has the true and tested and wear resistant

hard chrome liners (Nikasil) and high quality forgedpistons. Available from March 2015.

SIEBENROCKWendlingen, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)7024 [email protected]


Power Kits 860cc for BMW R45 and R65

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MATCHING their motorcycle jeans, Hevik has twosummer jeans jackets made in denim and stretchpolyester with stonewash effect and inserts instretch fabric.

Tolosa and Giada have an inner lining in mesh,C.E. homologated protectors on shoulders andelbows and a pocket for a homologated back

protector, as well as reflective inserts on the back,central zip closure and two upper pockets with pressstud.

The jackets have a Mandarin collar and areadjustable at the waist through straps and pressstud.

HEVIK SrlBrescia (BS), ITALYTel. +39 030 268 [email protected]

Giada jacket

Tolosa jacket

Tolosa and Giadamotorcycle jeans jackets

Gen 2.0 Sport Force+MITAS has introduced a second generationversion of its radial tyre with the launch ofits Sport Force+. The new tyre has beendesigned for use on sport, naked andtouring machines and features a new treadcompound based on the latest findings ofits research and development unit. Speaking at the launch of the Sport Force+,Ksenija Bitenc, Managing Director of MitasMoto, said: “Sport Force+ is the secondgeneration of radial motorcycle tyres madeby Mitas. We have improved the tyre treadcompound to get an even more competitive

sport on-road tyre.” Key features in the design of the SportForce+ tyre range include the use of StrongCarcass Technology (SCT) and grip ondifferent road surfaces, temperatures andconditions through the use of OGT 3D-Optimum Groove Technology.

MITAS A.S.Prague 10, Czech RepublicTel: +386 4 206 58 83 [email protected]

Rainers 999 bootSPANISH boot specialist Rainers' new 2015range includes the 999, a boot said tocombine protection and flexibility, withmillimetric fasteners for better adjustment,one in the instep and the other in the highrear part above the bow for torsion support.This boot is made in two different colours,black and white, and there is also a premiumversion made with Kevlar lining and thelower part with perforated leather. This bootis used by professional riders in the MotoGPworld championship including Jordi Torres,Hafizh Syahin andCarmelo Morales.

RAINERS SPORTSElche/Alicante, SPAINTel. +34 965 425 [email protected]


Upgrades for EX250 and 300 NinjaBRITISH suspension specialist K-Tech is now offeringa range of suspension upgrades for the KawasakiEX250 and 300 Ninja. For the front of the bike theoptions include IDS fork cartridges. The cartridgesfeature adjustable spring preload, compression andrebound damping, and have hard anodised cartridgetubes and chrome piston rods to prevent wear andcontamination in the damping system. For thecartridges to be used they need to be employedalongside K-Tech’s fork springs. K-Tech is offering thesprings in rates from 6.0N to 10.0N.

K-Tech’s rear shock option for the EX300 Ninja isthe Razor-R, which has compression and rebounddamping adjustment, length adjustment and spring

preload adjustment. The shock features a 35mmpiston and 14mm piston rod to provide a maximumdisplacement for optimum damping control.

K-TECH SUSPENSIONMoira, Derbyshire, UKTel: +44 (0)1283 [email protected]


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INTERPHONE's 2015 range includes continuing lines(the F5, F4 and F3 MC Series Bluetooth units) as wellas new options such as the OffRoad, which is said tobe the first Bluetooth intercom system designedspecifically for off-road use.

Developed so off-roaders can communicate overconsiderable distances and in situations that areimpassable or difficult because of the terrain, it iswater and dust resistant, has a hard case shell, comeswith standard audio speakers and mic for a range ofup to 1,300 metres (with auto reconnect) and 'ProSound' to improve and provide a high audio quality.

Interphone’s new Pro Sound series of headsetssees the thickness of the audio capsules reduced,while the diameters have been increased in order toreduce environmental noise. The microphone hasalso been significantly improved in terms of vocalperformance and wind resistance, with newergonomics of the design are said to allow optimalpositioning on the back of the chin guard.

CELLULAR ITALIA S.P.A.Reggio Emilia (RE), ITALYTel: +39 0522 334002 [email protected]

Interphone OffRoadand Pro Sound

WUNDERLICH is producing an adjustablewindscreen for the BMW F 800 GSAdventure. The two-piece Raid Vario screencan be continuously height-adjusted thanksto a quick-release mechanism. Wunderlich says that the large flaps in theupper part remove turbulence from aroundthe rider’s head and the upper body, whilethe Raid Vario is said to offer additionalprotection for hands and arms through theuse of a large transition area covering andclosing the gap to the head light. The Raid Vario is made from Lexan plasticand supplied with ABE approval and a five-year guarantee.

WUNDERLICH GMBHSinzig, GERMANYPhone: +49 (0)2642 [email protected]

Raid Varioadjustablescreen

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Chariklo and Charikla jacketswith Fuel trousersRUKKA'S latest pair of jackets (named after anasteroid discovered in 1997) offer plenty of protectionwith a tear and abrasion resistant Cordura 500 outershell, and CE certified Rukka D3O elbow and lowerarm protectors.

Both jackets have detachable safety colour panelsin high-vis yellow. The men's Chariklo jacket can becombined with Fuel or any other Rukka trousers formen by a long connective zip.

Tailored to the female anatomy, the women'sCharikla jacket is a great match for the Fuel Ladytrousers. Both jackets feature a waterproof andbreathable Gore-Tex Z-liner and removable thermallining.

The Fuel trousers, with sophisticated details and

casual cut, also have CE-certified Rukka D3Oprotectors at the knees and hips, breathablewaterproof Gore-Tex Z-liner and a removable 60gthermal lining.

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

Aventuro Carbontouring helmet TOURATECH's new Aventuro Carbon helmetexploits the experience the company hasgained with its Compañero range ofmotorcycle suits to create a multi-functional,adventure, riding and touring solution. The modular design makes it a cross helmet,a universal enduro helmet and acomfortable full-face helmet all-in-one, witha design that can be completely and easilytransformed without tools. The aerodynamically optimised shell is madefrom a high-strength carbon fibre laminatethat meets both the European ECE 22.05standard and US DOT specification.Features include an emergency cheek padrelease system, extra large opening(designed with spectacle wearers), andanatomically shaped interior. Ventilation isby five adjustable and closable inlets on the

chin, forehead and top of the head, andfour outlets on the cheeks and neck, withoptimised air channels in the foam liningfor maximum heat dissipation. The glove-friendly design, including theanti-fog coated visor, sweat-resistant,hypoallergenic inner lining (withCoolmax), removable and washable pads,leather trim, reflective strip, detachablewind guard, extra long chin strap, double D-ring closure and goggle strap holder on theback add up to a package of details thatheavy-duty off-roaders and long-distancetourers will appreciate.Replaceable side covers alow installation ofaccessories such as cameras or quick-releasestraps and recesses by the ears make it aseasy as possible to use state-of-the-artcommunication systems.

TOURATECH AGNiedereschach, GERMANTTel: +49 (0) 7728 [email protected]


Fechter styles HondaCB 650 FFECHTER Drive has published the 2015 edition of itsparts and accessories catalogue, which covers bothsports and naked motorcycles. Products featured inthe latest 80-page edition include exhaust optionsfrom Shark, Hurric and Falcon, and stylingaccessories from Bodystyle and aluminium and steelparts from Protech.

Among the highlights in the 2015 edition of thecatalogue is a selection of parts for the Honda CB650 F. Parts offered for this bike include a fly screenby Ermax, Bodystyle rear hugger, pillion seat coverand bellypan, and the Protech license plate holder. FECHTER DRIVE MOTORSPORT GmbH

Weilheim/Teck, GERMANYTel: +49 (0)7023 [email protected]


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GERMAN boot specialistKochmann's new 2015line-up include theirHurricane and Rangerboots.The Hurricane is said to bea perfect all-rounder madefrom matt cow's leatherwith a Reissa membrane,which is watertight andbreathable. Two zips, insideand outside, ensure acomfortable fit and easy

access. Ankle and shinreinforcements are furtherfeatures of this boot, as well ascharcoal grey reflective stripes. Itwill be available from March.The company say that the Ranger isa classic and high quality"engineer" boot, also made frommatt cow's leather, featuringan inner zipper and leatherlining. It features a

traditionalGoodyear sole witha leather frame.Also new in the

Redbike helmet line is a classic jet helmetwith ECE 22.05 in two colours, black andwhite, equipped with brown lining withbrown fake leather at the edges. The helmetcan be worn with or without a sun shade.Chromed press button covers come with thehelmet. Available from March 2015.

K. KOCHMANN GmbH & Co. KGTroisdorf, GERMANYTel. +49 (0)2241 [email protected]

Hurricane and Ranger boots;Redbike jet helmet

Hurricane boot

Ranger boot

THIS impact resistant new top case from SHAD is thelightest in its range, measures 38cm x 33cm x 49cm,has an aerodynamic shape and a waterproof sealingsystem.

It fits a modular XXL helmet, has an inner tray,elastic strap and a retractable handle, comes in blackwith inserts in carbon, white, titanium and dark greycarbon and is easy to assemble.

The SH36 features Shad's new lightweight 3PSystem, for an integrated side-mounting design andlow center of gravity, hence improving safety.

SHADBarcelona, SPAINTel. +34 935 795 [email protected]

SH36 top case

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KAPPA's KVenture aluminium cases come in a 37litre sidecase version and a 42 litre topcase.

The maximum load for the cases are 10 kg, theprofiled aluminium is 1.5mm thick, featuringpolymer edges and internal reinforcements.Measurements for the 42l case are 40.9 x 32.3 x45.4cm (LxHxD) and for the 37l case it is 49.5 x 38.7x 24.6cm. The top case has a Monokey mounting kit

and security lock, and the side case can be mountedon tubular sidecase holders KL and KLR. Fitting isenabled through quarter turn screws.

In addition there is also a waterproof 15 litre cargobag that has a Roll Top and zip in tarpaulin silver andblack.

KAPPA SrlBarbariga (BS), [email protected]

KVenture touringluggage

Limiter bypass

POLINI’S Hi-Speed is an electronic devicecreated specifically for Bosch e-bike enginesto bypass the 25Km/h limiter, consequentlyincreasing the pedal assist mode whichremains activated up to 50 km/h, exploitingall the performance that the engine canoffer.The Polini Hi-Speed’s connectors interfacewith the original ones, maintaining thewaterproofing, and there is no need toopen the engine or remove the originalseals. Once installed it is housed in theinterior space of the engine crankcase, andis self-adjusting and self-charging. It isavailable in two different models; one forthe Classic+ version and one for the ActiveLine and Performance Line versions.

POLINI MOTORI SPAAlzano Lombardo (BG), ITALYTel: +39 035 2275 [email protected]

Twiins FF2 hands-free kitTHE Twiins Bluetooth hands-free kit is aimedat young, urban short-trip moped andscooter riders.Created for full-face helmets, it is a fullyintegrated and easy to install Bluetoothenabled mobile phone compatible devicethat can be upgraded with a voiceanswering facility. Designed as a "trendy,easy-to-use accessory at an affordableprice" that allows riders to stay connectedto their mobile phone or GPS, listen tomusic or talk to their passenger.Twiins is a discreet, feature-rich, practical,simple access product that is "within thereach of all users and budgets". The kitincludes a built-in speaker and microphonewith single-button activation, and works asan intercom when linked to a Twiins D3device.

MAT GROUPTerrassa/Barcelona, SPAINTel. +34 837 336 [email protected]

ProX introduces throttleand clutch cablesA complete new programme has been added to thealready wide range of ProX Racing Parts products.ProX clutch and throttle cables are said to be highquality products that meet or even exceed OEM

quality. The cables are made to exact OEMspecifications to offer maximum performance.All cables are equipped with pre-lubricated nyloninner sleeves and tightly coiled inner casings, and this

combined with a flexible PVC outer jacket and strongsteel inner cable offers high durability and smoothcontrol.The cables are easy to assemble due to theappropriate length with all necessary mounting parts.ProX Racing Parts offers a wide range of controlcables for an extended range of dirt bike applications.

PROX RACING PARTSNieuw-Vennep, NETHERLANDSTel. +31 (0)252 687 [email protected]


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Free Spirits partsfor TriumphsITALIAN aftermarket parts specialist Free Spirits offersan extensive range of parts for modern Triumphmodels, including the Scrambler

Among them is their electronic fuel controller usesthird generation Dobeck Tfi technology that isprogrammed by means of three top-face push buttons.

Free Spirits also offers high flow air cleaner kits forthe Scrambler (and Bonneville, Thruxton, America andSpeedmaster models) which feature a lightweight,high strength 180-degree elbow for optimum air-flowpositioning, and a fuel controller that can be calibratedfor the increased air-flow. A powder coated metalbattery box is offered for when the original air box isreplaced by the conical air filter.

Free Spirits has also designed a new 2-into-2performance exhaust system made from 1mmstainless steel and an aluminium sprocket cover thatcan be used in conjunction with their final drive beltconversion.

Created to reduce the loss of power betweentransmission and the rear wheel and eliminate routinemaintenance (such as cleaning and greasing a chain),the belt conversion fits Thruxton and Scrambler modelsand includes a 65-pawl alloy steel pulley, 29-pawlnickel plate pinion and 132-pawl belt to provide thesame drive ratio as the original chain drive.

Free Spirits' belt tensioner keeps a constant butlight tension on the belt throughout the swingarm’smovement, reducing stress and shock loads toimprove belt life and reduce stress on the wheel andgearbox output bearings.

The Free Spirits crash pad dissipates impact energyacross a large area; a 3mm thick aluminium cover forthe front and bottom of the chassis and engine is alsoavailable.

For the front of the bike, Free Spirits has a fork kitthat includes longer legs for improved sliding and a63mm increased height, a new spring, and a newlarger wheel axle with spacer and new wheel bearing.Red anodised aluminium preload caps are available toreplace the original fork tube plugs and special 32mmanti-scratch socket is included to aid fitting. Anadditional central Allen head bolt is used to facilitatemaintenance and oil change without the need toremove the fork tube plugs.

Free Spirits also make CNC machined billet tripletrees to fit Triumph’s Scrambler Thruxton and mostBonneville models. They will accept the original risersor Free Spirits’ own fat bar risers for 28.5mm diameterhandlebars.

Rear suspension options include alloy forward riserblocks, to reduce excessive shock absorber

progression and lightly increase stiffness, and highperformance 40mm longer Bitubo rear shockabsorbers, with a micrometric metal ring for springpreload, rebound and compression adjustment.

Four-piston Brembo caliper kits includes a CNCmachined aluminium mounting bracket and fullyfloating Newfren front brake rotor with Ergalaluminium hub and centres.

Another brake option offered by Free Spirits areadjustable and articulated levers made by BolcatoRacing with micrometric screws to adjust leverdistance, and a pivoted lever that folds away upwards,to reduce chance of breakage in case of a crash.

FREE SPIRITS SRLCarrè (VI), ITALYTel: +39 0445 [email protected]


FORMA'S Cooper sneaker has all thecharacteristics of a technical motorcycleshoe, created for younger riders who wantto wear the latest fashion trends withoutcompromising safety and performance.This technical and sporty shoe is said to becomfortable: the upper is in full-grainleather, has a padded collar and tongueand specific rubber compound sole, rearreflex insert and lace closure withreinforced eyelets for a comfortable fit.The Cooper sneaker features an externalankle support system, and internalprotections have been positioned in criticalareas like heel and toe areas, moulded andinjected TPU plastic protections in the ankle

area and memory foam padding for overallcomfort, as well as a waterproof andbreathable tubular Drytex membrane. Theergonomic Mid Dual Flex midsole (stiffmid/back and flexible in the toe area to

facilitate gear changing and easywalking) is in PP with EVA anti-shockcovering to minimise vibrations andoffer stable foot contact with the bikepedal.There is also an anti-bacterial andreplaceable footbed with APS (Air PumpSystem), and the channels at the centerof the insole expel air uniformly,cushioning and absorbing body weight. Like all the items in the 2015 Collection,Cooper is CE approved, designed anddeveloped in Italy and made in the EU.

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Akrapovic extendsDucati rangeAKRAPOVIC has increased its range ofexhausts for Ducati models with theaddition of slip-on mufflers andEvolution full systems for the ‘14–‘15Monster 821, 1200 and 1200S, the‘13–‘15 Hypermotard, and theHyperstrada ‘13–‘15. Said to add power,increase torque and reduce weightcompared to the standard system due tothe use of titanium in the construction,the slip-ons are "plug-and-play", with noremapping or other parts needed.The Evolution systems require one of twoadditional mandatory link pipes (with orwithout a catalytic converter) to fit thespecific motorcycle. A carbon fibre heatshield is also available as an optionalextra to replace the stock version.All Akrapovic slip-ons can be upgradedto Evolution full systems with theaddition of an optional in-housedesigned header manufactured usinghigh-grade titanium for increased powerand decreased weight.

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Nine configurations of exhausts for MT-07MIVV is now producing a full aftermarket exhaustsystem for Yamaha’s MT-07 that includes ninedifferent configurations, made up of three silencersavailable in various versions and in two differentpositions.

The silencer options offered for the MT-07 are theSpeed Edge, Oval and GP. Each of these is suppliedcomplete with a 2-into-1 header in a choice ofstandard or high positions for the silencer.

The Oval silencer, which mounts in the standardposition, is available in carbon or titanium withcarbon end caps. The Speed Edge is offered in fourdifferent versions; black steel in standard or highposition. The full exhaust with GP silencer, which isonly available in the high position configuration,comes in three different versions: carbon, titaniumor black steel.

Dependent on the silencer choice, the Mivvexhaust for the MT-07 can reduce the exhaust’sweight by up to half compared to the stock systemand provides an increase in both power and torque

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Exhausts for Monster 821/1200ARROW has responded to Ducati’sintroduction of the new 821 engine to theMonster range by adapting the options ithas for the 1200 model to suit. The Arrow Race-Tech exhausts for the bothMonster models are offered with the choiceof silencers in titanium, carbon fibre,aluminium, or black anodised aluminiumwith all the options being street legal andhaving a carbon end cap. In addition, Arrowalso has a stainless steel mid-pipe availableto fit its silencers and OE headers, and a

street legal catalytic converter kit.

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HP CORSE has released its Three Hydro exhaust, asystem designed for use on MV Agusta’s three-cylinder models.

Available in a choice of satin stainless steel orblack finishes, the new system features a reversedpre-muffler and three hydro-formed pipes. There isalso the option of a collector without a catalyticconvertor for increased performance.

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Steel, Carbon andTitanium silencersfor CB650F

EXAN’s latest product launch isa range of exhaust systems forHonda’s CB650F with optionsthat include steel, titanium andcarbon silencers. All of the Exan systems for theCB650F feature stainless steelheader pipes and a removabledb killer. The muffler options onthe complete systems are the X-Black in a choice of satinstainless steel, black stainlesssteel, titanium or carbon, andthe X-Black Evo in either satinstainless steel or a polishedfinish.

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ROLAND Sands Design, the US custom bikebuilder and parts manufacturer, hasintroduced a range of parts and accessoriesfor BMW’s R nine T. The new selection ofparts feature a design based on the piecesdeveloped for the BMW Concept 90, whichwas built by Roland Sands Design in 2013.The parts feature a ‘Radial’ design where theparts are anodised and then machined, andinclude a billet aluminium Boxer 'BreastPlate' that is said to improve airflow.Engine parts include Radial valve covers thatare machined from 6061 aluminium forgings,black anodised, given a UV protective finishand feature a built-in wire cover.For the bike’s cockpit Sands offers areplacement gauge housing. The machined

aluminium piece replacesthe stock plastic unit. Tomatch this, there is aheadlamp bezelfinished with ballend milled detailing,billet aluminium barends and flush-fitbillet aluminiumpetrol cap and base. To radically changethe look of the stockR nine T, RSD offers achoice of 'Flat Out'Boss (black) and theEnzo (brown/black)seats - both withstyling influenced byvintage racing car seats. Other parts available

include Radial stylerear axle plug,which covers thehole through therear axle, and aswingarm pivotplug, designed tocover thestandard zinccoated steelfasteners.

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REKLUSE has released a version of its innovativeCore EXP auto-clutch product for KTM andHusqvarna 85 and 105 super minibike models.

The Rekluse auto-clutch is said to preventstalling and offer faster starts, while improvingtraction and low-speed manoeuvrability. It has easyexternal adjustment and retains the stock lever feelfor normal clutch modulation.

In addition to the Core EXP auto-clutch, Reklusehas also released a high performance clutch basketfor greater durability and smoother clutchmodulation over stock.

Karl Jensen, Rekluse’s Development Engineer,said: "This is the first step of introducing our Core

EXP technology to the super mini market. Wehave applied what we have learned over theyears to develop worldclass clutches into themuch smaller package of 85 and 105 models."

REKLUSEBoise, Idaho, USA Tel: +1 208 426 [email protected]

Core EXP auto clutch for KTM/Husqvarna 85/105

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ÖHLINS is offering MotoGP developedshocks for circuit and road use andlower-cost street application options.The latest TTX GP (replacing the TTX36MkII) features improved compressionand rebound adjustments with a newadjustment needle, said to providebetter guidance and improved flowcharacteristics. In addition, thefunction of the damper is claimed to bemore consistent with less variation andthe adjusters work in a more precisemanner. A new main piston completesthe package, designed to improvetraction and rider control. The weighthas also been reduced.

Further changes for the 2015version of the shock include a newcheck valve with new springs andtuning, new surface treatment on thevalves, an asymmetric piston withcompression and rebound, a new shaftwith improved surface (to offerreduced friction) for the 10mm IDpiston, and a new lip seal for improveddurability.

Öhl ins s tates that theseimprovements provide increasedchassis feedback as well as anenhanced performance, in addition toimproved bump absorption, tractionand rider feeling for increased controland comfort.

The adjustment range on the latestTTX GP is also wider and thanks to thenew adjustment needle the variationin behaviour from one shock absorberto another is further reduced.

TTX GP will be available for mostmajor bikes used in national racing aswell as the new street bike models.

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ABM Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH (DE) Vario Riser..............................................................................33Andreani Group International Srl (IT) SP3 Vacuum Pump ............................................................19Barnett Clutches & Cables (US) Ducati clutch components ..........................................................18Deltran Corporation (US) Battery Tender chargers ........................................................................17DID Europe Srl (IT) Chains and wheels ..........................................................................................5DP Brakes & Clutches USA (US) Brakes & clutches ......................................................................37DPM International (NL) Ultrabatt multiMIGHTY battery ..............................................................27ELSA Solutions srl (IT) Aliant Batteries ..........................................................................................4Ernst Fehling GmbH & Co (DE) Parts & accessories ......................................................................36GIVI Srl (IT) Air Jet 11.1 ..............................................................................................................39Grossewaechter Racing Parts (DE) Tornado cams ........................................................................36GSG-Mototechnik GmbH (DE) Parts & accessories ......................................................................36Hevik srl (IT) Dry Vision rain suit ..................................................................................................15Kappa Srl (IT) Kventure Wild Side ................................................................................................35Kellermann GmbH (DE) LED indicators ..........................................................................................5Lauge Jensen Engineering (DK) 'Sleipner' EURO 4 engine............................................................37Locatelli Spa (IT) Airoh Riot Helmet ............................................................................................23Motoplastic (ES) Puig Hi-Tech products ......................................................................................25National Cycle Inc (US) Windshields and accessories....................................................................29Rick's Motorsport Electrics Inc (US) Starters, chargers & ignitions ................................................34SBS Friction A/S (DK) SBS brake pads ............................................................................................2Siebenrock GmbH (DE) BMW parts & accessories ........................................................................21Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants - off-road oil..........................................39TecMate (BE) Optimate Battery Saving Charger, distributor network ......................................11,36Tsubakimoto Europe BV (NL) Alpha-series chains ........................................................................38Vertex Pistons - VP Italy Srl (IT) Pistons........................................................................................40Wilbers Products GmbH (DE) Bike and Business / IDN Export award ............................................13

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ABM (DE) CUBE hydraulic reservoir ............................................................................................20Airoh Helmets (IT) Riot vintage-style helmet ................................................................................21Akrapovic (SI) Exhaust Pro-Guide: Extended Ducati range............................................................32ANESDOR (ES) StatZone: 2014 Spanish growth ............................................................................7Arrow Special Parts (IT) Exhaust Pro-Guide: Monster 821/1200 ..................................................33ACEM (BE) 2014 registrations up 8 percent ..............................................................................1,6ANCMA (IT) StatZone: Italian registrations 2014 ..........................................................................6BMW Motorrad (DE) Making life a Ride in Capetown..................................................................19Bonamici Racing (IT) Engine protectors for CBR 1000 RR ............................................................25Bultaco (ES) Returns to production..............................................................................................13Caberg (IT) Drift full-face helmet ................................................................................................25Cellular Italia (IT) Interphone OffRoad and Pro Sound..................................................................27Deltran Corporation (US) Battery Tender 800 International battery charger ..................................24Ducabike (IT) Ducati parts - levers and clutch cover ....................................................................22

Ducati Motorcycles (IT) Records and landmarks ..........................................................................10EICMA (IT) One week later in 2015 ............................................................................................16Exan (IT) Exhaust Pro-Guide: CB650F..........................................................................................33Fechter Drive Motorsport (DE) Honda CB 650 F parts and accessories..........................................28FCAI (AU) StatZone: Road bike sales up in 2014............................................................................8Free Spirits (IT) Parts for Triumphs................................................................................................31Gas-Gas Motos (ES) Production suspended ................................................................................40Gianni Falco (IT) Avantour dual use boot ....................................................................................20GIVI (IT) Top case V47 ................................................................................................................21Harley-Davidson Motor Company (US) Strong international growth ............................................14Hero MotoCorp (IN) 2014 sales record..........................................................................................9Hevik (IT) Tolosa and Giada jackets ............................................................................................26Honda (JP) Motorcycle sales up to December 2014 ....................................................................14HP Corse (IT) Exhaust Pro-Guide: Three Hydro ............................................................................33Ikon Suspension (AU) Basix Shocks ............................................................................................21IVM (DE) StatZone: German motorcycle registrations up in 2014 ..................................................8Jaguar Land Rover (GB) 'Bike Sense' detects two-wheelers ........................................................12JAMA (JP) StatZone: Growth in Japanese manufacturer exports to Europe ....................................8K-Tech Suspension (GB) upgrades for EX250 and 300 Ninja ........................................................26Kappa (IT) KVenture touring luggage ..........................................................................................30Karl Kochmann (DE) Boots and helmet ........................................................................................29Kawasaki Motors Corporation (JP) Revenue level to December 2014 ..........................................10KNMV (NL) StatZone: Dutch market up 12.1 percent in 2014 ........................................................7KTM Sportmotorcycle (AT) Record year for KTM/Husqvarna ........................................................15L-Fashion Group (FI) Jackets and trousers....................................................................................28LighTech (IT) Hi-tech lever guards................................................................................................20Magura (DE) Hymec Z1000SX clutch conversion..........................................................................22Marketplace Events / AIMExpo (US) Announces Consumer Motorcycle Show series......................17MAT Group (ES) Twiins FF2 hands-free kit ..................................................................................30Mayo Media Ltd (GB) Increased attendance at GB Trade Expo ....................................................16Mitas (CZ) Generation 2.0 Sport Force+......................................................................................26MIVV SPA (IT) Exhaust Pro-Guide: MT-07 ....................................................................................32MCIA (GB) StatZone: UK Motorcycle registrations 2014 growth ....................................................7National Cycle (US) Polycarbonate VStream screens ....................................................................24Ohlins Racing (SE) 2015 shock options ......................................................................................35Peugeot Scooters (FR) Mahindra finalises 51% stake ..................................................................40Piaggio (IT) Revenue up +6.5 % ..................................................................................................9Planet Knox (GB) Zero 2 OutDry gloves ......................................................................................24Polaris Industries (US) Sales revenue up 19% in 2014 ................................................................12Polini Motori (IT) Limiter bypass ..................................................................................................30ProX Racing Parts (NL) Throttle and clutch cables ........................................................................30PT. Global Expo Management (GEM Indonesia) (ID) INABIKE in March 2015 ..............................16Rainers Sports (ES) 999 boot ......................................................................................................26Rekluse Motor Sports (US) Auto clutch for KTM/Husqvarna 85/105 ............................................34Robert Bosch (DE) Connectivity control units ................................................................................9Roland Sands Design (US) 'Radial' R nine T designs ....................................................................34SDE Motorsport (IT) Forma Cooper Sneaker ................................................................................31Shad Luggage (ES) SH36 top case ..............................................................................................29Siebenrock (DE) Power kits for BMW r45 and R65 ......................................................................25SIP Scootershop (DE) Digital speedos for Lambretta and Vespa ....................................................22Suzuki Motor Corporation (JP) Sales down to December 2014 ....................................................18SW-MOTECH (DE) Branch opens in Paris ....................................................................................23Touratech (DE) Aventuro Carbon touring helmet..........................................................................28Vertex Pistons - VP Italy (IT) Street pistons range 2015 ................................................................24Vogel Auto Medien (DE) Wilbers win IDN Export award ..............................................................11Wilbers Products (DE) Win Bike and Business / IDN Export award ................................................11Wunderlich (DE) Raid Vario adjustable screen..............................................................................27Yamaha Motor (JP) Unit sales up 14 percent ..............................................................................18

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 INDEX will 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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THOUGH first announced inOctober 2014, the deal forIndian giant Mahindra to take a51 percent ownership positionin the French Peugeot Scootersbusiness has now been signed off.The acquisition has met theregulatory, legal and financialrequirements in France, and inline with the anti-trust lawsthere, the Peugeot trade union'sWork Council consultationprocess has also beensuccessfully completed.Speaking on the completion ofthe acquisition, Dr PawanGoenka, Executive Director ofMahindra and Mahindra Ltd.,said "we are committed to thelong term growth of PeugeotMotorcycles, and are confident

that this relationship will beone of mutual respect, trust andlearning."This partnership will enableboth Mahindra Two WheelersLtd. (MTWL) and PeugeotMotorcycles (PMTC) to speed uptheir international expansion bydriving synergies andleveraging respective strengths.It is our intention to workclosely to enable a win-win forboth partners".Under the terms of theagreement, MTWL has invested€15m into PMTC to financeprojects "implemented throughthe strategic partnership" andalso bought shares held by PSA,which would allow MTWL totake a 51 percent stake inPMTC.

The Mahindra group is a $16.5billion multi-national based inMumbai, India, employing morethan 200,000 people in over100 countries.Peugeot is the oldest motorisedtwo-wheeler manufacturer inthe world, having made its firstmodel in 1898. It offers what is

said to be one of the mostcomprehensive ranges ofscooters and mopeds from 50ccto 400cc, including thesuccessful Metropolis three-wheeled scooter announced in2013.www.mahindra.comwww.peugeotscooters.fr

Mahindra finalises 51%stake in Peugeot Scooters

THE storied history of the motorcycleindustry in Catalonia took another turnlast week - probably for the worse.

Gas Gas Motos Chairman Yariv Gilatannounced that, pending bank approvalof a debt restructuring plan, thecompany has had to suspendproduction at its factory near Girona inNorth Eastern Spain.

The company says that it has beenworking on a plan that includes newshareholder investment to support thecompany's growth, but that "the bankshave delayed their answer and forced usto start some legal actions in order toprotect the company and push theprocess forward.

"As part of this process, we had tostop production during the past days, sothere will probably be delays of new

bikes and spare parts".It has been no secret that Gas Gas

has been struggling in recent years, andGilat has been honest enough to admitthat Gas Gas has been "facing manychallenges ... the company hassubstantial financial debts fromprevious years that affected our day today operations in all aspects.

"I am confident that without havinga long-lasting solution we will continueto fail in fulfilling our business plan. Thecompany with its shareholders are

doing the best to close this restructuringagreement as soon as possible in orderto immediately resume our productionactivities".

Last year, the Catalan governmentagreed to provide Gas Gas with €2million to fund the plan, includingacquisition of new technology toimprove their two and four strokeengine production. That decisionfollowed a €4 million investment by aninternational consortium a year earlier.

Last year, it was announced that GasGas would merge with Ossa and re-launch that brand, having previouslyagreed to share production facilities andpersonnel. Ossa was re-launched in2009, three decades after its closure,and were believed to be producingaround 800 trials motorbikes. At this

time it is unclear as to whether or notOssa production has also beensuspended, but it looks very likely that ithas.

Gas Gas itself was founded in 1985,so was hoping to celebrate its 30thanniversary this year. It is estimated thatthe company was producing some9,000 bikes per year as recently as2012/13, exporting to over 50 countriesand generating some 500 direct andindirect jobs in Catalonia. www.gasgasmotos.es

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