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Vancouver , Canada based Damon Motors has received an " Honorable Mention " accolade in the Transportation category of the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Idea Awards . The recognition is for its HyperSport superbike , which Damon describes as " the world ' s smartest , safest , most powerful , fully connected electric motorcycle ." The awards honor the businesses , policies , projects and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation when it comes to solving health and climate crises , social injustice or economic inequality ; www . damon . com
Although Cycle World has been reduced to , basically , being a click bait tool for an online loan shark ( aka a ' FinTech ' start-up ), the brand name still carries some residual cache . So , when Cycle World passed judgement on the Pan America , it is still worth taking notice of . Its verdict ? " It ' s legit ." In fact , not only does Justin Dawes think Harley has " pulled it off " and built a legitimate adventure-touring motorcycle ," but that the Pan America 1250 Special " is the best motorcycle The Motor Company has ever produced ." There you have it ! It may not be " game over , move over " for BMW yet , but Harley is " in the game ." Cool !
After releasing ' The Exhaust ' for Euro 5 Fat Bob models , Dutch noise management exhaust specialist Dr Jekill & Mr Hyde is also now shipping ' The Exhaust ' for Euro 5 Touring 107 / 114 inch models and the CVO 117 inchers .
Piaggio saw Q1 two-wheeler sales grow by + 35 % over Q1 2020 and + 22 % from Q1 2019 , with highest Q1 consolidated net sales revenue since 2007 and " best ever " Q1 EBITDA and net profit . Piaggio reduced debt by € 100m and sold a total of 135,000 vehicles of all kinds worldwide in Q1 (+ 15.3 % from 117,100 in Q1 2019 ). In two-wheeler terms ( Piaggio , Vespa , Moto Guzzi , Aprilia etc ), the Group sold 103,200 two-wheelers worldwide (+ 35 % from 76,400 in Q1 2020 ), generating net sales of € 296.9m /+ 42.2 %. Sales were + 90 % in India and America , + 47.2 % in Asia Pacific and + 70 % in Italy .
Harley Icons Collection
As alluded to by CEO Jochen Zeitz in his Q1 investor conference call , Harley has confirmed the long rumored limited edition specials program that had been an open secret for months . An annual program " offering very limited edition motorcycle models designed to elevate traditional forms and celebrate Americana , either by revisiting classic Harley-Davidson design themes or by exploring ideas that represent the future of motorcycle style ," the Icons Collection makes its debut with a limited edition 114 " M- 8 Electra Glide ' Revival ' model . Presenting one or at most two models annually , with a single production run for each motorcycle model - production of that model will never be resumed or repeated - each Icons Collection motorcycle will be serialized , with the buyer receiving a certificate of authenticity . " With the Hardwire , we made a commitment to introduce a series of motorcycles that align with our strategy to increase desirability and to drive the legacy of Harley-Davidson ," said Zeitz . " With that in mind , I am proud to introduce our new limited edition Icons Collection , a series of extraordinary adaptations of production motorcycles which look to our storied past and bright future ." The Electra Glide Revival model is " a retro-classic motorcycle for the nostalgist who longs to ride a bike with a style that is both distinctive and timeless . Global production of the Electra Glide Revival model will be limited to a one-time build of 1,500 serialized examples ( scheduled to
Santa Cruz , California based Zero Motorcycles launched a special , limited edition DSR in celebration of its 15th anniversary . In commemoration of Earth Day ( April 22 , 2021 ), Zero will give $ 500 from the sale of each special , limited edition motorcycle directly to the National Forest Foundation in the United States . Sam Paschel , Zero Motorcycles CEO , said : " The campaign is designed around Zero Motorcycles ' continued effort to help to preserve Earth ' s natural treasures , and to encourage customers to spend more time outside .
reach authorized Harley-Davidson dealers in late April ) with an MSRP of $ 29,199 ." The look of the Electra Glide Revival model is described by Harley as being " inspired by the 1969 Electra Glide , the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle available with an accessory ' batwing ' fairing . The fairing became an iconic - and often imitated - Harley-Davidson styling cue , its shape an instant onthe-road identifier of many Harley-Davidson models and the foundational design of the fairing featured on current models . " In 1969 , the accessory fairing and saddlebags were only offered in white molded fiberglass , and the Electra Glide Revival replicates that look with a Birch White painted finish . The period-inspired tank medallion and Electra Glide script on the front fender complete the look ." The Electra Glide Revival will be offered in a single color scheme inspired by the original 1969 colorway : the two-tone fuel tank in Hi- Fi Blue and Black Denim bisected with
" Zero was founded with a passion for off-road motorcycles that could be ridden in the Santa Cruz Mountains . It has been our mission to transform the riding experience with pure electric vehicles , and a passion a Birch White stripe , with Hi-Fi Blue paint on the fenders and side panels . " We live in a very dynamic time , each of us experiencing constant change ," said Brad Richards , Harley-Davidson vice president of styling and design . " The Electra Glide Revival model is an oasis in this daily turbulence , a way to reconnect with the fundamental Harley-Davidson DNA that created Grand American Touring ." Design highlights of the Electra Glide Revival model include a solo saddle with a black-and-white cover and a chrome rail , mounted over an adjustable coil spring and shock absorber , also a nod to Harley- Davidson FL models from the 1960s and a functional feature that adds rider comfort . Chrome steel laced wheels and wide whitewall tires add to the nostalgic look , as do brilliant chrome on front fender rails and saddlebag rails , front fender skirt , ventilator air cleaner cover , fork covers and auxiliary lights . www . h-d . com / icons
Zero Special Edition Raises Funds for the National Forest Foundation
for conservation is deeply rooted in our DNA . Our bikes are an incredible way to experience off-road riding , including in America ' s National Forests , and we stand with the National Forest Foundation in their mission to guarantee access to those lands for future generations ." Available through all US Zero Motorcycles dealers , these 15th anniversary models are powered by the heralded Z- Force 75-7 motor capable of 116 ft-lb of torque , 70 hp , a top speed of 102 mph , and up to 163 miles of range per charge ( MSRP is $ 15,495 ).
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