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The Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are not known for working together , but in recent years , the evolution of the ' New-Gen ' of motorcycle and scooter platforms has seen some powerful examples of collaboration emerge . Even so , the news that Honda is to supply Yamaha with electric motorcycle models , as OEM for the Japanese market , is a progressive step that recognizes the importance of distribution and standardization . The Yamaha models will be based on the Honda " EM1 e :" and " BENLY e : I " Class-1 category models .
Castrol is to make a $ 50m investment in a moto batteryswapping company , stating that is sees a " huge opportunity for diversification " with Taiwanese e-mobility company Gogoro - a pioneer of swappable battery technology that has built a massive presence in Asia .
Harley announced that it has trained one million riders through its Riding Academy program , " cementing its status as the largest rider training program in the United States ." Launched in 2000 as Rider ' s Edge , the program was rebranded in 2013 as Harley-Davidson Riding Academy and currently provides training through a network of more than 225 H-D dealerships in 43 U . S . states , making it the largest rider training network in the USA and the only nationwide rider licensing program sponsored by a motorcycle manufacturer .
Yamaha is to begin using lowcarbon , recycled steel sheets produced in electric furnaces as a raw material for the packaging frames used to ship motorcycles . This is the first time in Japan that steel sheets from electric furnaces have been used for packaging frames for motorcycles .
Piaggio Group has reported 2024-1H fiscals with record shipments in Europe - but slowing demand in Asia and North America leading to a 15.2 % sales drop . In Q2 , Moto Guzzi and Aprilia shipped a record 11,888 motorcycles in Europe . The Group sold 211,200 two-wheelers worldwide ( 267,400 in the first half of 2023 , -21 %), generating net sales of € 788m ( against € 954.7m in 2023 , -17.5 %).
It may sound like an oxymoron , but Yamaha has developed an automated manual transmission system ( AMT ). Designed to automate a motorcycle ' s clutch and gearshift operations when starting out , and while providing sophisticated electronic control , it will be featured in the new MT-09 Y-AMT , set to be released in Japan by the end of this year .
Cody Gilmore Wins 2024 AMA Pro-Stock Bagger Championship at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days July 26-28 , 2024 , Lexington , Ohio
Carl Schlacht Reports
The 2024 AMA Pro-Stock Bagger Championship took center stage at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days ( VMD ), with over 40,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the historic venue for three days of VMD race action . The weekend was filled with excitement as fans marveled at the handcrafted race machines on display in the paddock , setting the stage for a thrilling competition . The event kicked off on Friday with racers hitting the course for practice sessions before enjoying the myriad of entertainment options available at Vintage Motorcycle Days . The excitement continued on Saturday morning with a competitive qualifying session , where Cody Gilmore secured the pole position , setting the tone for the highly anticipated race . As the clock approached 4:30 pm , the roar of V-twin American horsepower filled the air , signaling the start of the main event . Cody Gilmore , riding for Suburban Motors H- D / Bridgestone , took an early lead , followed closely by former champion Arnie Wells and Australian contender Jake Masters . The crowd watched in awe as the riders navigated the challenging track , showcasing their skills and the power of their custom-built baggers . After six intense laps , Cody Gilmore emerged victorious , clinching the 2024 AMA Pro- Stock Bagger Championship title . Arnie Wells put in a strong performance to secure second place , while Jake Masters , a rising star from Australia , finished third and established himself as a formidable competitor for the next season . This year ' s championship was a
spectacular showcase of talent , engineering and the enduring appeal of bagger racing . Fans and participants alike are
already looking forward to the 2025 season , where new rivalries and challenges await . www . baggerracingleague . com
RACE RESULT 1 . Cody Gilmore 2 . Arnie Wells 3 . Jake Masters 4 . Kurt " Hurt " Wilbur 5 . Carl Schlacht 6 . Joe Sanderson
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