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Yamaha has established a U . S . based Yamaha Motor Exploratory Fund , L . P . II , a company-financed 10-year fund with a total investment of $ 100m for exploring technologies and opportunities aimed at new business domain expansion and securing competitive advantages ( PSB / Visor Down ). This is the second such fund in the past five years that Yamaha has invested in . The search for companies to invest in will be carried out by Yamaha Motor Ventures ( YMV ) - Yamaha ' s corporate venture capital arm .
Polaris continues to help spotlight and celebrate the participation of women riders in powersports as an official partner of International Female Ride Day ( IFRD ). Polaris is inviting women riders , no matter their powersports vehicle of choice or their skill level , to " Just Ride " on Saturday , May 6 . To continue to listen and learn from women riding enthusiasts across powersports , Polaris is also launching a new survey on IFRD aimed at gathering insights and elevating the perspectives of women riders . IFRD aims to keep women at the forefront of riding and encourages new women to join , while promoting the diversity of women already engaged in all aspects of the powersports industry . Women can join in by riding their offroad vehicles , motorcycles , three-wheeled vehicles , boats or other powersport vehicles on May 6 and use the hashtag # IFRD2022 to join in the conversation . Polaris is celebrating IFRD across the U . S . and around the world with off-road and on-road group rides , dealer events and demo rides to further empower , recognize and welcome the participation of women in powersports .
H-D will make a MY2023.5 introduction for the CVOs at the 120th ' Homecoming ' in Milwaukee in July 2023 . They will feature a new engine ( 121 water cooled ) and chassis for the Touring bikes that will become standard for the 2024 model year . The 121 cu in models will have Variable Valve Timing ( VVT ) in the CVO models and 117 cu in non-VVT for the rest of the Touring line-up , with all MY models expected , at this stage , to be water-cooled . Leaked pictures suggest new bodywork too , as well as engine and chassis .
Top Three German Harley Dealers Honored
Harley is now represented by 66 authorized dealers in Germany , and for 2023 Harley-Davidson Germany GmbH has selected what it considers to be the three best . Number 1 is Harley-Davidson Staalfabrik from Rostock , closely followed by House of Thunder ( Harley- Davidson Lübeck ) and Harley-Davidson Pfeiffer from Kamen . As part of a ceremony with the German dealers at the " Motorräder " trade fair in Dortmund , Kolja Rebstock , Harley-Davidson Motor Company Regional Vice President EMEA ( Europe , Middle East and Africa ) and Managing Director DACH ( Germany , Austria and Switzerland ) handed over trophies to the representatives of the three winning companies .
In its 10th anniversary year , HardDrive ( WPS ' V-twin specialty distribution division ) is partnering with Hofmann Designs and Custom Engraving LTD . Hofmann Designs ' owner Curtis Hofmann is quoted as saying : " We are excited about this new venture , allowing us to bring our products to a broader market . HardDrive is the perfect match . We look forward to pushing the envelope with new and exciting products alongside a company that understands our vision and process as a parts manufacturer ." The craftsmanship of Hofmann ' s
From left to right : Jens Pott ( House of Thunder - H-D Lübeck ), Olaf Stellmach ( H-D Staalfabrik Rostock ), Lars Gercke ( H-D Staalfabrik Rostock ), Kolja Rebstock ( H-D Regional Vice President EMEA and Managing Director DACH ) and Tom Pfeiffer ( H-D Pfeiffer )
HardDrive Partners with Hofmann Designs and Custom Engraving LTD
production has made his work a firm favorite with many leading custom bike builders , not least Paul Yaffe . The exclusive partnership with HardDrive will feature Hofmann ' s famous carbon fiber body pieces and new Billet Signature Series accessory line - including floorboards , footpegs , brake pedals , pullback plates and more . Krys Brown , V-Twin Product Director at HardDrive , said : " The team at Hofmann Designs has a strong history of setting industry trends and standards with its innovative and high-quality carbon designs and with its Billet
Signature Series accessory line . We are excited to provide our global dealer network access to this exclusive distribution partner ." Tim Tracy ' s Slinger , Wisconsin based Custom Engraving LTD is known for its derby , timing , air cleaner and consul ( fuel door ) covers , and Tim prides himself on being able to engrave and customize " almost anything !" " The optimum level of quality that is coming off the machines from this US-based manufacturer is bar none . Custom Engraving LTD has created a strong following for its unique and trendy Derby and Points Cover design line . We ' re thrilled to offer these products to our global dealer network ," says Krys . www . hdtwin . com
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