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The MIC has stated that powersports could be facing a return of tariffs . The United States Trade Representative is to consider reinstatement of selected , expired China tariffs that threaten smalldisplacement motorcycle engines , electric motorcycles , helmets , apparel , accessories , insulated electric conductors , parts for internal combustion engines and starter motors , among other products . In a recent speech , USTR Ambassador Katherine Tai said that imports previously excluded from tariffs will be re-evaluated for possible reinstatement on a case-by-case basis .
H-D is stepping up its infrastructure in China with the appointment of the Shanghai office of Golin ( Interpublic Group ) as its domestic Chinese PR agency of record - " to maintain its corporate reputation in China . Golin will implement a scaled , earned media strategy throughout China for Harley , supporting the brand ' s growth in the country by providing tailor-made solutions including product launches , brand campaigns , dealer communications , brand partnerships and consumer activations ." Golin got the gig after a competitive pitch process .
Germany - Harley was in 6th spot in market share terms in September with 6,011 units sold for a 6.30 % market share ( down from 8,394 units sold for an 8.32 % share for the same first nine-month period of 2020 ). In the absence of its Sportsters this year , its bestselling model remains the Sport Glide ( 685 units sold YTD ), followed by the Breakout 114 ( 630 units ). They are now Harley ' s only two models among the top 50 bestsellers in Germany .
V & H Announces Mojave Desert Proving Grounds Facility
Santa Fe Springs , California based Vance & Hines is making a major play on the fast growing off-road and , specifically at this stage , ADV / Dual- Sport exhausts market . Parallel with its announcement of a new Adventure Hi-Output 450 slip-on for Harley ' s Pan America ( see separate report in the ProGuide section of this edition of AMD ) and Hi-Output 500 slip-ons for the BMW R 1250 GS and GS Adventure motorcycles , the company has also announced the opening of a new Off-Road Proving Ground ( ORPG ) in the Mojave Desert . Slated to open towards the end of 2021 , the V & H ORPG is being created at the well-known Zakar Overland Terrain Park and Event Center in the Mojave Desert , about two hours from the company ' s Santa Fe Springs , California headquarters . The ORPG will be the company ' s private test site for off-road products , and will include a test lab and service facility , where company R & D staff will develop and evaluate future Vance & Hines off-road products .
Mitchell , South Dakota based Klock Werks has had such success selling the iOmounts universal magnetic mounting system that Brian Klock has bought the product line . Available for smartphones , tablets and other devices , Brian is quoted as saying : " We have now acquired this company and are going to be pushing it harder than ever , because it works . It ' s universal , it ’ s sleek and it ’ s innovative . This product
" We are focused on bringing Vance & Hines exhilaration to all types of offroad riders . Our new proving grounds is an example of our commitment to create a steady flow of great products for off-road fans ," said company president Mike Kennedy . " This is a robust , strategic and timely move . It will enable V & H to develop a range of product offerings for a wide range of applications - dirt bikes , MX , enduro , supermotard and scramblers as well as Dual-Sports or ' Cross-Over ' models , as they are also known ." In ADV terms , BMW and now Harley , aren ' t the only volume unit sellers in
Klock Buys iOmounts
range is great for powersports , but the patented iOmounts system can be used on cars , trucks , boats , pretty much any vehicle , as well as in the home and office . We are so , so excited about this new business adventure ." The adapter snaps to a magnetic " core ," which rotates in practically any direction . No clips , no cables , no hassle , just a simple magnet , infinite rotational adjustment and a
that space . Honda , especially , Yamaha , Triumph , Suzuki and even Ducati all have convincing ADV platforms . Other brands such as Indian , Moto Guzzi , Benelli , MV Agusta ( even ) and a slew of Chinese manufacturers , who are now getting into the large displacement market , are likely to follow - as seen at the recent CIMA Show in China . Additionally , Triumph ' s recent announcement that it is about to enter ( in fact re-enter ) the dirt bike market will not have escaped Vance & Hines ' attention . www . vanceandhines . com
sleek , modern design . " Crafted in solid steel , iOmounts is universally compatible with almost any device ." www . getklocked . com
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