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The Economist magazine has highlighted serious concerns about the inflationary pressures in USA and Europe that are being exerted by Chinese export goods on Western markets . Business surveys carried out in China have revealed that domestic factory-gate prices climbed at an average annualized rate of 9 % during May , the biggest increase in more than a decade . A principal driver was the soaring cost of raw materials , led by steel and copper . To make matters worse , the Chinese yuan has grown in value by nearly 10 % against the US dollar over the past year , reaching a three-year high in May . It has also strengthened considerably versus the euro and sterling .

Plans for the return of Isle of Man TT racing in 2022 major on encouraging competitive involvement from a wider range of manufacturers . Although an at-a-glance program for the 2022 event spanning 29 May to 10 June contains the usual roster of eight races , significant content changes to promote industry relevance have been made to two of them . The Lightweight TT , which has been dominated by Kawasaki and Kawasaki-engined Patons in recent years , gets a new name - the Bennetts Supertwin TT - and a new rulebook . Regulations will now permit twin-cylinder machines up to 700 cc , such as the Aprilia RS660 , Yamaha MT-07 and Yamaha YZF-R7 . Sidecar TT contenders will be permitted to use 900 cc parallel-twin engines such as those currently found in the KTM 890 Duke and BMW ' s F900R .

New motorcycle registrations in Italy ( ANCMA data ) were + 0.38 % for June ( 16,951 units ) and + 54.95 % ( 74,541 units ) for the first six months of 2021 as industry data lapped the worst of the yearago Covid impact numbers . Total new PTW sales were + 55.70 % ( 166,551 units ) YTD . The topselling motorcycles were the Benelli TRK 502 / X , followed by the BMW R 1250 GS , the Honda ' Africa Twin ' and the BMW R 1250 ' Adventure ' as dual sport models continue their inexorable rise in popularity .

Tucker Powersports has taken on U . S . distribution of Danish made SBS Friction brake products for motorcycle and ATV / UTV models in the United States . " The addition of Tucker Powersports as SBS distributor is an important step in making SBS a relevant and preferred brake parts supplier across the U . S .," said SBS CSO Christel Munk Pedersen . " For many years Tucker Powersports has been a major player in the U . S . market . Its wide dealership network with thousands of points-of-sale and progressive dealership support , as part of Tucker Powersports ' new strategy , are just some of the reasons why we think that this collaboration is an ideal match ." Tucker Powersports will be handling the entire SBS product portfolio , including brake rotors , clutch kits and standard , upgrade and performance brake pads for motorcycles and ATV , UTV and SSV . As an industry-first , SBS brake pads are quality certified according to ECE R90 , and both its organic and new sinter material brake pads are offered with NUCAP NRS technology - which secures an indestructible mechanical bond of the compound to the brake pad backing plate . " Tucker Powersports is a trusted American brand with a significant presence since the 1970s . Tucker ’ s professional sales representatives have played a vital role in the success of many premium brands over the past

California based clutch specialist AIM Corp ( Advanced Innovational Machine ) has an all-new VP SDR V2 MAX variable pressure clutch design available for current Big Twin applications , stating that it is " the strongest bolt on variable pressure clutch we have ever produced for the M-8 platform . " Capable of handling well over 200 hp / tq , this clutch is for the diehard enthusiast that wants the ultimate in clutch performance . This new clutch offers 100 % more clamping force vs the stock clutch . " The solid riveted construction means that no screws are used

for assembly - making for a bullet- proof system that will never come apart , even under extreme use . With slim profile design in mind , this new SDR will fit and clear factory CVO derby covers - with no spacers required .

50 years . We believe that their ambitious sales representatives will enable SBS to build an enhanced presence and profile in the U . S . market ," said Christel . For Tucker , VP of Sales Brad Turner said : " We are delighted to partner with SBS Friction , one of the world ' s largest suppliers of brake pads and accessories for motorcycles and UTVs . SBS is a globally important premium brand and the quality , performance and range of their products is perfect for the dealers we serve ." www . sbsbrakes . com www . tucker . com

" This will be compatible with the new 2021 cable clutch models as well . It is Light Force V3 clutch slave cylinder compatible ." www . aim-tamachi . com