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Tucker Expands E-Power Portfolio with Five New Segway Products

Tucker Powersports continues to develop its electric powered adventure products offer with several new products added to its E-Power portfolio from Segway - including a moped / electric bike , a scooter , updated versions of the original Segway device for both adults and children and a gokart . " Our partnership with Segway gives us access to a wonderful range of products for both kids and adults ," said Jamie Kempinski , Tucker ' s Director of Business Development . " Early orders from dealers indicate that they are extremely excited to have these units in their dealerships ." Segway ' s iconic self-balancing standup device now has a simple , cool look . For adults , the S Max features two brushless DC hub motors , an air-cooled battery pack , LED lights , an adjustable control bar and adjustable speed controls . The S Max integrates with a mobile app which assists with rider training , adjusting the LED lights and monitoring battery and mileage . The S Kids version comes with three different riding modes , non-slip , maintenance-free tires , LED lights , and it also integrates with a mobile app . Also for kids , the eKickscooter Zing A6 features three different riding speeds , lights , a rear brake and thermo plastic rubber grips . It ' s lightweight , easy to disassemble for transport and has a range of over three miles . For customers interested in making their commute more fun , Tucker offers a mopedstyled Class 2 e-bike called , appropriately , the eMoped C-80 . It ' s available in four colors and comes with an intelligent management system that includes functions like Airlock System , NFC Tag , Smart Seat Detection and Auto-Lock mode .

KTM to Distribute MV Agusta in North America

MV Agusta and KTM AG have signed a commercial agreement for the distribution of the MV Agusta range of motorcycles in the U . S ., Canada and Mexico by KTM AG ' s North American subsidiary . MV says the agreement is part of its strategic plan , one which envisions significant growth in the coming years . KTM AG Group will create a dedicated US-based legal entity , which will be in charge of all MV Agusta operations in North America . Going forward , MV
Agusta motorcycles will be distributed through both , select KTM AG dealers as well as existing and new MV Agusta stores . Timur Sardarov , CEO at MV Agusta Motor S . p . A ., commented : " This agreement is between two historic European motorcycle manufacturers . I am confident that KTM ' s extensive and professional sales organization , paired with the strong appeal of our brand in the region , will bring great benefits to
both companies . Thanks to our cooperation , we will create synergies that will enable us to accelerate our growth strategy in North America ."
Hubert Trunkenpolz , a member of the Executive Board at KTM AG , said : " We are extremely excited to start a new partnership with such a historic motorcycle brand . Our brands are going from strength to strength everywhere in the world , particularly in North America , where we will exceed 100,000-unit
Its small size makes it perfect for travel to an office or home and it ' s compact , so it fits in an elevator . It also has a removable battery that can be swapped for one that ' s fully charged . The eMoped ' s range of 47 miles easily covers the distance of a typical commute . Also new to the Tucker offering from Segway is the Go-Kart Pro , an electric powered cart with four driving modes , which makes it appropriate for beginners to professionals . Designed in partnership with a professional go-kart racer , the vehicle has a custom highend , brushless motor with pure copper coil , low internal resistance , reduced heat generation and electricity loss . It comes equipped with special drifting TPE tires . Drivers can choose from four driving modes : Safety , Regular , Sports and Race . www . tucker . com
sales in 2022 with the KTM , Husqvarna and GasGas motorcycle brands . " Taking on the distribution of the MV Agusta brand will complement our extensive premium motorcycle range . With the addition of the most iconic Italian luxury motorcycle brand to our KTM North America operations , we are able to ensure support to all North American motorcycle enthusiasts , as well as bringing exciting new business opportunities to existing and new dealers ."