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Based near Schweinfurt , German adjustable exhaust system manufacturer Kesstech ( founded in 1984 by Roland Kess ), a subsidiary of The Motorcycle Equipment Company ( MEC ) group , has now filed bankruptcy , having previously filed for insolvency protection under the German ' Self Administration ' court procedures . MEC , which also operates the Austrian Cult- Werk accessories brand , is a " company that combines brands to create a range of high-quality motorcycle equipment parts ". Originators of the adjustable exhausts sound concept , Kesstech was once a favourite among Harley dealers in particular but has faced strong competition for the sound adjustment niche . Kesstech products were made in Germany and EC type approved for Harley- Davidson , Indian Motorcycle , and BMW motorcycles ; www . kesstech . de
The Drag Specialties Louisville NVP Expo in January saw control cable , hose and handlebar specialist Magnum Shielding unveil an update in styles and construction for its already popular handlebars . Magnum has traditionally made its handlebars from steel , but has now upped its game to using stainless steel and then Chroming or Black Powder coating for a rust resistant and very durable finish . According to Magnum Engineer , Cameron Hurwitz ," the goal is to produce is precision formed bar with no noticeable necking at the bends , minimal internal wire obstruction and artisan quality weld fillets throughout . This is what makes for a truly amazing bar ." They are available in several of Magnum ' s best-selling designs , including the Crusader Bagger , Top Gun T-Bar , Caliber Ape and Bagger and Mach 1.25 Moto , although the company ' s patented Viking Bagger and Ape bars still remain very popular ; www . magnumshielding . com
Triumph Achieves Record Global Sales in 2024
After a successful 2023 in which Triumph Motorcycles sold 84,985 motorcycles in the calendar year , Triumph sold more than 100,000 motorcycles around the world in 2024 , passing the landmark figure for the first time in the 122-year history of the brand . Overall , 134,635 Triumph motorcycles were sold to customers across the world in 2024 representing a growth of 64 % on the previous year . This was the fifth consecutive year that Triumph Motorcycles Group Ltd achieved an all-time record in its motorcycle sales - selling through some 950 dealers in 68 countries globally . Triumph ' s sales were up in all its regions across the world , with the strongest growth achieved in India , where sales reached 29,736 and the Americas region , which includes Brazil , Canada and the US , where sales were up by 44 %. This was echoed in its distributor markets , which experienced a 33 % growth in sales , as well as a 30 % growth in Asia , and 18 % growth across its European markets , which remain Triumph ' s largest region . Since 2019 , sales of Triumph Motorcycles have increased by 123 %, with growth being achieved in all markets , and standout growth being achieved in Brazil , Italy , Japan , Turkey , Hungary , Poland , Mexico and India where Triumph ' s sales have more than doubled since 2019 , with 230 new dealer business partners joining the brand since then . " In response to growing global demand for smaller capacity motorcycles , Triumph launched the 400 cc Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X , which arrived in dealers in early 2024 . Designed from the ground-up with a brand-new
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single cylinder engine platform , these new models are designed to deliver a fun , agile and confidence-inspiring ride for buyers of all ages and experience levels ." Triumph also entered the motocross market for the first time , with the arrival of the TF 250-X in Triumph ' s new network of Motorcross & Enduro Centres in May 2024 - " with a classleading power to weight ratio and the most complete specification package ever to launch into the ultracompetitive 250 cc motocross market ." triumphmotorcycles . co . uk
FUN FACT - to promote its ADV ' chops ', Triumph officially claimed the Guinness World Records title for ' The greatest distance travelled on a motorcycle in 24 hours ( individual )' in 2023 . Riding a factory-specification Tiger 1200 GT Explorer on the High-Speed Ring at the Nardò Technical Center in Italy , five times Enduro World Champion and Triumph Global Ambassador Iván Cervantes travelled more than 4,012 km in a 24-hour period , beating the previous record of 3,406 km by a huge margin of more than 600 km .