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BMW Motorrad has reported the strongest results in its history for 2024 , selling 210,408 motorcycles in total . Germany remains its largest market ( 26,177 units ), followed by France ( 20,693 ), Italy ( 16,617 ) and Spain ( 13,009 ). Total European sales of 118,727 units were up by + 8 %. Central European markets were + 12 % at 14,411 despite the economic and geo-political issues there . USA saw 17,272 units sold ( essentially flat on 2023 ), Brazil 15,267 , China 13,872 and India 8,301 .
In 2012 , Washington and Colorado became the first American states to allow cannabis to be sold for recreational use . Another 22 followed , creating a sizeable market : in 2024 Americans spent about $ 29bn on legal marijuana . But according to analysis by The Economist , the cannabis boom is losing strength . President Joe Biden did not , after all , federally decriminalise the drug , and reform at state level has slowed . The American Cannabis Operator Index , which tracks firms ' market value , has fallen by more than 90 % since February 2021 .
Indian Motorcycle has already had to issue a recall on certain 2025 Scout and Scout Sixty motorcycles . The issue concerns the gear position display - it has been found to possible for it to falsely show that the motorcycle is in neutral . Dealers will update the Engine Control Module ( ECM ) software , free of charge .
Supported again by Permco , the 2025 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days are set for July 25-27 , at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington , Ohio . AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is a rider ' s paradise . The 2.4-mile road racing track features near-endless racing in various disciplines - including trials , motocross , hare scrambles , road racing and pitbike racing - North America ' s largest motorcycle swap meet and numerous recreational riding activities , and more ; www . vintagemotorcycledays . com
Progressive AFT has announced a five-year partnership with Lincoln Electric to remain as the Official Welder of AFT through the 2029 season .
Parent company Race Winning Brands ( RWB ) has hired industry veteran Garrett Quinlan as Rekluse brand Product Manager . A drag racer and motorcycle rider Garrett has racked up 24 years of motorsports industry professional experience , 20 of them in powersports . He has spent a lot of time in various product and already had a working knowledge of the Rekluse product range from his time at Western Power Sports . Garrett has also spent valuable time in manufacturing at Pro Moto Billet . Garrett will be working with RWB Director of Product Innovation and Management Nick DiBlasi .
All New Sport Chief RT and Super Chief Dark Horse
Claimed to offer " superior handling and ride performance , the Sport Chief RT takes the beloved Indian Sport Chief to an entirely new level - introducing all-new , custom-inspired premium components ." Aaron Jax , Vice President for Indian Motorcycle is quoted as saying : " In launching the Sport Chief , we have raised the bar for performance cruisers . After observing the aftermarket landscape , our product team saw an opportunity to design a motorcycle that came standard with high-quality , factory components that were traditionally aftermarket add-ons . With Sport Chief RT , we ' re adding custom-inspired componentry to create the ultimate package for riders looking to enhance style , add storage and integrate audio ." All-new , all-weather Locking Rigid Saddlebags add more than 10 gallons of practical storage , capable of fitting an entire set of riding gear , including boots , pants , a jacket and gloves . While standard on Sport Chief RT , the locking rigid saddlebags are compatible and available as accessories across the entire Indian Chief line . An all-new 2-up high bolster seat ( 5-inches of bolster ) is also fully compatible as an accessory upgrade across the Indian Chief line . Additional custom style touches include six-inch machined risers with moto-style handlebars and machined triples ; forward controls , Quarter Fairing , 6.5-inch windscreen , 9-inch front , and 16-inch rear contrast cut lightweight cast alloy wheels ( with Metzeler Cruisetecs ). There ' s an all-new PowerBand audio bluetooth speaker - standard on Sport Chief RT models and available as an accessory across the entire Indian Chief lineup - that secures between the risers and Quarter Fairing , as two 2.5-inch midrange speakers , one 4.5-inch subwoofer and two tweeters delivering 90 watts " of crystal-clear audio at highway speeds . Featuring a five-band equalizer , accessible via the 4-Inch Touchscreen Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND , riders can personalize their listening experience ." Indian Motorcycle ' s 4-Inch touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND is integrated into the dash and can be accessed via handlebar controls or the display directly , with or without gloves . There is Cruise control , keyless ignition , ABS , LED lighting , and
Sport Chief RT
a USB charging port . " At the heart of the Sport Chief RT is Indian Motorcycle ' s Thunderstroke 116 V-twin engine . With its aircooled simplicity , the Sport Chief RT packs 120 ft-lbs of torque for raw passing power ." There are three ride modes - Sport , Standard , and Tour . KYB inverted front forks are said to offer superior handling and ride performance with lighter than standard cartridge style front suspension . At the rear a pair of performance adjustable piggyback style rear Shocks by FOX have easy to operate 23-click twist knobs allowing riders to adjust compression and rebound damping to suit riding preferences . The Sport Chief RT has Dual Brembo four-piston calipers with semi-floating 320 mm rotors . Launching alongside the Sport Chief
Super Chief Dark Horse
RT is the new Super Chief Dark Horse . Featuring blacked-out , fenderto-fender styling , with premium gloss paint , the Super Chief Dark Horse delivers even more attitude . Now available in two trim options , Limited and Dark Horse , each Super Chief is powered by the Thunderstroke 116 and comes standard with premium features , including the four-Inch touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND , ride modes , cruise control , keyless ignition , and USB Charging capabilities . In addition , all 2025 Sport Chief models are standard with forward controls - riders preferring mids can exchange them . Now featuring four models , with varying style trim levels , the 2025 Indian Chief lineup starts at and start shipping to dealers in February 2025 . www . IndianMotorcycle . com
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