Sources: AMD, IDN, FT, Reuters, PSB, MPN, BDN, MCN, AP, Bloomberg, MSNW, Electrek, electricmotorcycles. news, RideApart. com, Motor1. com, Cycle World, motorbikewriter. com
NEWS
BRIEFS
Honda appears to reach significant milestones at a dizzying rate, but by any measure this latest one is extraordinary. The company has reached and surpassed the 500- million-unit milestone in cumulative global motorcycle production. Their first motorcycle model, a Dream D-Type was produced in 1949. A super Cub was the 100 millionth, a Gold Wing marked 300 millionth and now, a Honda Activa was the 500 millionth, 76 years after the first. On its way to the historic milestone, the company now has motorcycle and scooter production facilities in 23 countries, having opened its first outside of Japan in Belgium in 1963.
BRP President and CEO José Boisjoli has announced his retirement after 22-years at the helm of the Canadian powersports Industry major. On his watch BRP grew from a Bombardier spin-off to a publicly traded, leading global OEM. His tenure included leading BRP to market-share dominance in the snowmobile and personal watercraft markets. He also brought massive growth to BRP ' s ATV / UTV and off-road segment, introduced Can-Am Spyder threewheel motorcycles, and made segment-defining moves in the marine market. " In 2003 we had two product lines that were profitable and two product lines that were not profitable," said Boisjoli. " Today, we have seven profitable product lines, and we have a diversified product portfolio and an international manufacturing footprint." That said, welcome to 2025. In common with other powersports industry and motorcycle businesses, the serenity above the water line isn ' t matched by the furious paddling going on below.
Sponsored by Nashville, TN, based Boswell ' s H-D( Bubba Boswell), Flat Track racing star Brandon Robinson has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. A proven contender with an impressive 16 National wins and 45 podium finishes, this brave new production bikes AFT era sees him racing aboard the allconquering H-D XG-750R for the Mission Foods Roof Systems JCS racing Team( which is also supported by Ben Evans Racing, Liqui Moly, R & B, Arai, Vance & Hines, Underground Suspension, Wilwood, Motion Pro, Alpinestars, Saddlemen, ODI, CTI and WCHS).
BearRunner- Desert Scrambler
Kellermann, Royal Enfield and 3 Klang Custom present an RE 650 Bear based show bike.
With a debut at the Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride in Dortmund in May this year, this industrial grade desert scrambler- ' BearRunner ' by 3 Klang Custom in Dortmund- is a joint project between 3 Klang, Aachen Germany based lights specialist Kellermann, and Royal Enfield- owner of burgeoning global low- to mid-displacement, price-point market that Harley-Davidson will now be playing catch-up in. Born in the German industrial heartland of The Ruhr- the traditional home of German iron, coal and steel production- The BearRunner wears its industrial credentials as a badge of honor- " rough and hard to the limit!" A manufacturer of fine motorcycles, 3 Klang Custom has forged the BearRunner from a Royal Enfield Bear 650 start point to create an impressive touring scrambler in a 60s look. The name behind the RE Bear 650 is Eddy Mulder, an American motorcycle racer and Hollywood stuntman best known for his success in off-road and flat track racing in the 1960s. Mulder ' s legendary victory at the Big Bear Run in Southern California in 1960 is a cornerstone of American motorcycle racing history. At just 16 years old, Mulder triumphed in this grueling 150-mile desert race on a 500 cc Royal Enfield Fury- following a punishing route that began in the Lucerne Valley and climbed into the San Bernardino Mountains to Big Bear Lake. In honor of this remarkable achievement, Royal Enfield developed the Bear 650 as modern scrambler that embodies the spirit of Mulder ' s historic ride. The concept for the conversion to the BearRunner came from 3 Klang Custom, a renowned custom bike workshop in Dortmund that specializes in individual motorcycle conversions. Founded by Ulf Gloy, a master craftsman a passion for handmade motorcycles, The BearRunner is one of the first conversions based on a Royal Enfield Bear 650 in the world. Aachen, Germany based turn signal specialists Kellermann equipped the bike with state-of-the-art LED signal technology. At the front, the Rhombus S indicators are used on the high and wide position mirror arm. At the rear, the Atto Integral RB works in a 3D-printedcover cap. The Atto Dark turn signals shine on the
license plate with the KL1. Additional visibility and safety come from the Dayron position light on the crashbar. The lights are centrally controlled by the new Kellermann i. NEX V12, which provides a dynamic link with the onboard electronics. www. kellermann-online. de
PROJECT PARTNERS INCLUDE
Voigt Moto Technik- Controls and steering specialist, www. voigt-mt. de
Wilbers Suspensions- Shock absorbers, fork cartridges, www. wilbers. de
Zard / BOS Exhaust- www. officineitalianezard. it, www. bosexhausts. com
SW Motech, Modeka apparel, B77 Moto Saddles, HJC Helmets
18 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER- JULY 2025 www. AMDmag. com