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BRIEFS
An online survey by Brussels based FEMA ( Federation of European Motorcyclists Clubs ) found that a possible ban on the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles is rejected by 92.91 % of the riders who took part . The survey was available in 12 languages and was completed by 23,768 people ( 1,188 women and 22,580 men ). There were differences between countries , but the disapproval rate of a possible ban on the sale of new petrolpowered motorcycles does not fall below 80 % in any European country . When asked what they would do if the sale of new petrol-powered motorcycles was banned , a majority of 53.38 % would stop riding when they are no longer able to buy a new petrol-powered motorcycle ; 38.96 % of the respondents said they would buy a zero-emission motorcycle ; only 7.67 % would already buy a zero-emission motorcycle when there are still petrol-powered models available .
Austin , Texas based Volcon ePowersports is to partner with Martin Technologies , a Tier One design firm in Michigan , whose clients include Jeep , Dodge , Ford , GM , Nissan and Toyota in order to accelerate production of the Stag - an electric Side-By-Side UTV which is set to launch in 2022 . Martin will provide chassis and peripheral component development , including working with Volcon on the battery , power electronics systems , vehicle integration methodologies and new eSPDM Smart Wiring Technology .
MV Agusta Roma is the brand ' s new official flag store dealership in the Italian capital . A collaboration between Timur Sardarov , CEO of MV Agusta Motor S . p . A ., and entrepreneur brothers Maurizio and Stefano Celon , it is " based on a dynamic and refined concept , part of a larger , trending complex " and hosts the new MV Agusta Roma Café .
Energica has opened its fourth monobrand showroom - in Taiwan . Opened by Energica local importer Russ Tiger , the 80 sqm showroom joins similar outlets in USA , Italy and Germany .
J & P Cycles UBCBS Round 5 - Nashville
Now in its 40th year , the 2021 Outdoors reimaging of the IMS series rolled into Lebanon ( Nashville ), TN , for the October 8-10 weekend and the fifth round of the 12th annual J & P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike
Shows series . UBCBS has a rich history as the nation ' s largest motorcycle builder competition , featuring hundreds of motorcycles and offering the chance to win tens of thousands in cash and prizes across the 2021 IMS tour . " We designed the competition to spotlight professional and amateur builders alike , attracting world-class builders at each stop along the tour that come to showcase their rolling
FREESTYLE works of art ," remarked Bob Kay , director of UBCBS . " Not only do the participants receive well-deserved recognition , but the custom motorcycles on display provide event attendees the opportunity to engage with some of the finest customs across the U . S ." Each stop along the tour holds a competition at the event comprised of three classes - Custom Street Class , Custom Classic Class and Freestyle
Winner : Tim Dixon won with ' Pennie Lane ', his 2004 Custom with a 1959 Panhead engine , tube within tube frame , a Model A leaf spring suspension and copper and brass throughout ; painted by Flamin Freddy Smith . Runner-up : Spencer Parr was the runner-up with a 2002 Honda XR650R and took his inspiration from the legendary RS750 . Handmade items include number plate , radiator guards , subframe with electronics box , rear tail section / seat and exhaust . For performance , the motor was rebuilt by TZR , and paired with a Lectron carb . Suspension was lowered and rebuilt with the front using CRF Showa forks . It runs 19-inch Excel wheels wrapped in Mitas DOT street tracker tires . Registered and street legal with all lights and signals needed .
CUSTOM CLASSIC
Winner : Mark Clemens won with a 1994 Softail United States Marine Tribute bike named " Midwest Gangster ." It has a stock engine with original paper gaskets and 9,000 original miles , in satin black with Ole Skol pinstriping , Springer front end , long Bassani fishtails with custom twisted hangers , air ride with a Hogfoot centerstand , custom dual triangle headlights , custom red 21-inch and 18-inch 80 spoke wires with whitewalls , custom 70s red solo seat by Le Pera , and custom forward controls . This bike was built to pay tribute to all the men and woman Mark served with in the USMC . Runner-up : Rich Worley secured runner-up with a 1939 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead with Shovelhead heads with a WW2 practice bomb on the left that is wired for a cigarette lighter that also charges a cell phone .
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