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Save-the-Date: Emboldened by what it sees as a successful start to the radically reimagined INTERMOT Expo at Cologne, Germany, organizer Koelnmesse( the Cologne Exhibition Centre) has moved to confirm its 2025 date- 4-7 December. The move from October to pre-Christmas was bold, but the change to an annual frequency was some 20 years too late. Some industry observers had been calling on the motorcycle industry trade association in Germany( IVM, the show owner) to take the event annual ever since EICMA( The ' Milan ' Show) broke the established biennial cycle( and broke its agreements with the IVM) and itself became an annual expo; www. intermot-cologne. com
Long established British shock absorber manufacturer Hagon Products( founded in 1958) has announced that it is looking to add select additional importer / distributors and dealers to its worldwide network; www. hagonshocks. co. uk
It has emerged that there actually is someone at Harley-Davidson who thinks that selling off its Harley- Davidson Financial Services( HDFS) unit is a good idea. In an era in which recurring income is the holy grail of corporations in all sectors of global capitalism, Harley is looking at trousering a one-off $ 1bn bonus instead of keeping control of its retail finance brand relationships. For a business that currently has a declining customer base and market Cap of less than $ 3bn, selling off such a versatile prize asset is madness. A sign of desperation. A sign of short-term bonus and dividend culture driving a failed business plan. Kick sand in the face of your dealers why don’ t you!
4th Annual Budweis Custom Indian Motorcycle Show
2024 winner, Markus Krasser( Austria), with " El Acorazado ", a 2023 Super Chief.
A melting pot where youthful, emerging, and seasoned custom builders display unparalleled innovation, The ' Budweis ' Custom Indian Motorcycle Show is open to everyone, from novices to experts. All entered bikes will be appraised by international judges in seven unique classes to honor the distinct character of each motorcycle. Staged at the annual Indian Riders Fest( now going into its 5th year) the ' Budweis ' Custom Show( BCS) is now firmly stablished as the premier ' All- Indian ' motorcycle custom bike show and rider-fest, " celebrating the artistry of European custom bike builders and Indian Motorcycle dealers ". While ride-in entries are welcome until Saturday, June 21, pre-registration is advised in order to secure a spot. Preregistration ends on Friday, May 31, 2025. The President of BCS25 jury is Ola Stenegärd, and the Chairman of the Jury is Onno Wieringa. Other Jury members confirmed so far are Thomas Wijers( Jekill & Hyde), Axel Scherer( Custom Chrome Europe), Detlef Achterberg( WunderKind), with more
to be confirmed. The ' BCS25 ' custom bike show features exclusive classes to showcase all the customizing possibilities that the legendary Indian motorcycle platforms offer- past and present.
• Scout: All Scout models
• Non-Fairing: Welcoming all Indian models without fairings
• Touring / Baggers: All touring models, baggers included
• Clubstyle: Also embracing Performance and Streetfighter models
• Vintage: Celebrating models up to the year 1953, in stock, modified, or customized form There is a Special Category,
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Builders ' Choice award, which represents peer recognition at its finest, where each BCS25 contender votes for their favorite participating motorcycle. Other event highlights include a Public Choice Award, powered by the support of IRF25, where visitors can cast a vote for their top bike pick; a parade of contenders on Friday and interactive bike presentations; this year sees a new lakeside exhibition layout for an atmospheric display of exceptional custom bikes, and every showcased motorcycle and its creator will be captured by our professional photographers. www. budweiscustom. show