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Akrapovic and Triumph are to work in partnership on new exhaust systems for the adventure and roadster sectors and some other special projects . The collaboration began in the
paddock , with them already sharing some success through Akrapovic-supported teams in the Moto2 championship , where the Triumph 765 is the spec engine - the 2021 and 2022 world champions were both equipped with Akrapovic exhausts .
Rider comms specialist Cardo Systems has joined forces with Helmet House to expand its distribution throughout the USA . Cardo says this collaboration " marks a significant step forward in expanding the distribution of Cardo Systems ’ groundbreaking communication solutions , including the PACKTALK EDGE , through Helmet House ’ s extensive network of dealer locations ."
Silicon Valley , California based Sibros Technologies , Inc . has been selected by PIERER Mobility to power a Connected Vehicle Ecosystem for its motorcycles - deploying Sibros ' ' Deep Connected Platform ', a holistic suite of " safe and secure in-vehicle and cloud applications , purpose-built for managing software and data across the full mobility product lifecycle ." The platform will allow Pierer to collect live microcontroller and sensor data , deploy over-the-air updates ( OTA ) of mixed criticality , and dispatch remote diagnostic and end-user commands .
Only 16 % of European consumers are opting for Battery Electric Vehicles ( BEV ), according to Bloomberg . A buying intention survey makes EU automakers ' BEV growth goals look ambitious , with just 16 % of private buyers in Europe favouring them , and 44 % opting for hybrids that play to BMW , Mercedes and Toyota ' s strengths and disadvantage pure-play Tesla . Few charging points , range anxiety and high prices are the top concerns amongst respondents .
Pan America vs . The Tiger
The world just got a lot tougher place for Harley-Davidson with the launch of three new entrants into the crowded ADV market . Way more convincing than the prior iterations , Triumph ' s 2024 Tiger ADV lineup - the 900 GT , 900 GT Pro and 900 Rally Pro - come after BMW ' s new flagship ADV offer - the massively updated GS 1300 - already raised the bar for 2024 . That is without factoring in upgraded Suzuki V-Stroms ( two 800 cc models for USA in 2024 ); the increasing success of the Yamaha Tracers and , especially , their fast-expanding Ténéré lineup ; plus , a hugely hyped U . S . market entry for Honda ' s XL750 Transalp brand comeback - at a remarkable domestic US $ 10k sticker price . If Harley does finally have plans ( sooner or later ) to add to the 1250 cc Pan America lineup in 2024 and beyond , with the expected midcapacity versions of the modular Revolution Max V-twin platform , then they will need them to be a compelling offer if they are to reach beyond the traditional ' Bar ' n Shield ' brand footprint and take the battle to the mainstream ' metrics '. This all comes after Harley ' s Q3 financial data revealed an alarming reality for the Pan America - namely that , although their spring / summer production suspension may have had a lot to do with it , the fact is that after only a couple of years in the ADV market , their reported unit sales are in decline already . Although retail data is not broken down by model segment , shipments are . Harley ' s data report Adventure Touring segment shipments as being
Claiming to have " revolutionized " how customers can specify customized motorcycle saddles , Hollister , California based Corbin has launched " the world ' s first 3D seat configuration tool . This groundbreaking tool is the third generation of configurators released by Corbin , marking a significant leap forward in motorcycle seat customization . " While full integration is in progress , the tool is already available on select pages at www . corbin . com , with plans for further integrations throughout the year . This new 3D tool
Honda ' s XL750 Transalp brand comeback
Tiger 900 Rally Pro
Tiger 900 GT
8,743 units for the nine months to September 2022 , but down to 4,445 units for the first nine months of 2023 .
Corbin 3D Seat Configuration Tool
promises an unmatched level of personalization for riders ." Key features are said to include real-time design , unlimited options , seamless integration - eventually for continuous integration across its product
For Q3 , 2022 saw 2,058 units shipped against just 1,243 units shipped for Q3 of 2023 .
lines throughout the year , and user-friendly . www . corbin . com
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