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A recent House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing examined several vehicle policy issues with implications for the motorcycle and powersports industry, including federal right-to-repair legislation and a proposal aimed at curbing catalytic converter theft. The MIC sought to dissuade subcommittee leadership on the ' Right-to- Repair ' legislation that was a central focus of the hearing- seeking to have motorcycles and offhighway vehicles explicitly excluded from the bill ' s scope. Conversely the Motorcycle Riders Foundation( MRF) supported the Subcommittee ' s second 2026 hearing decision advance several measures, including H. R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair( REPAIR) Act, and H. R. 3385, legislation updating the federal definition of a motorcycle. Advancing legislation out of subcommittee is a critical milestone in the congressional process. The MRF supports these efforts as part of its federal legislative agenda, which includes protecting the right to repair and modify motorcycles, modernizing the federal definition of a motorcycle, and ensuring motorcycles are fully considered in the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles; www. mic. org, www. mrf. org
Harley has recalled certain 2021- 2026 RH1250S( Sportster S) motorcycles due to the possibility that upper triple clamp may fracture. Some 9,401 units are potentially affected.
BAJAJ Mobility AG( formerly PIERER Mobility AG) has announced estimated revenue and sales figures for 2025 that put revenue at over € 1bn(-46 %), with motorcycle sales of 209,704 units(-28 %), which Bajaj suggests represents a " positive trend ". Inventory has been reduced by more than 100,000 units; at 64,110 sales of e-bicycles and bicycles were-40 % and approximately 500 jobs have been eliminated in the Group. The Group sold 80,464 motorcycles in the second half of 2025, representing a 60 % increase on the first half of the year( H1: 50,334 units). In addition, 43,956 motorcycles( H1: 34,950 units) were sold in H2 via strategic partner Bajaj Auto.
Lyndall Brakes Returns to MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers
San Marcos, Texas based Lyndall Brakes is continuing its sponsorship in this year ' s MotoAmerica series, competing in King of the Baggers class in partnership with Team Mad Monkey and Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson for rider # 88 Max Flinders. " The partnership reflects Lyndall ' s commitment to racing as a proving ground for innovation and performance. Lyndall ' s continued presence in the MotoAmerica paddock represents more than sponsorship; it ' s a partnership built on shared values of performance, precision, and pride in American engineering." Flinders will be campaigning with Lyndall ' s new Monolithic Race Wheel and matched to Lyndall brake components. The wheel traces its origins back to Daytona five years ago, where the challenge to build a lighter, stronger wheel was formulated. " The result is the world ' s first truly monolithic wheel for V-Twin motorcycles- a boltless front-wheel design utilizing Lyndall ' s proprietary Lug-Drive attachment system ". By reducing rotating mass and eliminating unnecessary attachment points, the design increases rigidity and durability under race-level stress. It debuted at Round 6 at Circuit of the Americas last season, completing the final two races aboard Flinders ' race bagger. This year marks the new design ' s first full season. " I was stunned by how light they were when I picked them up for the first time," said Flinders. " My favorite thing is how they feel on the bike. The thing
Motorcycle Storehouse has unveiled the 19th edition of its long-standing V- twin catalog. Tipping the scales at a massive 1,888 pages, " Volume 19 is bigger and better than ever with over 60,000 parts from more than 300 trusted international brands, delivering a comprehensive product assortment for workshops, custom builders, and V-Twin enthusiasts in Europe." This edition brings a new wave of names to its pages, including Jekill & Hyde with its electronically adjustable exhausts, German engineering from Rick ' s Motorcycles, and race-proven stopping power courtesy of Accossato. Meanwhile, the cornerstone that is
I noticed was how the flickability was so much easier, allowing me to throw the bike around with ease." In a class where heavyweight V-twins are pushed to their limits, reduced rotating mass directly impacts acceleration, braking performance, and rider handling, delivering the " flickability " Flinders describes. Lyndall Brakes CEO Paul Kittrell says that " engineered for highperformance racing, mating the wheels with Lyndall braking components delivers the strength, heat resistance, and reduced rotational mass demanded at the highest levels of competition. " Through continued development on the track, we are constantly refining our technology in real-world racing conditions. " Our products are 100 % made in the USA, and being part of a series like King of the Baggers- where American craftsmanship and performance shine- is a perfect alignment for our brand." www. lyndallbrakes. com
Motorcycle Storehouse V-Twin Volume 19 Catalog
Motorcycle Storehouse ' s private label range continues to expand with M8 fairing kits, Gel Power batteries, more lighting, luggage and so much more joining the line-up. " Volume 19 represents the most complete collection of V-Twin parts we ' ve ever offered," said Justin D ' Cunha, Marketing Manager at Motorcycle Storehouse. " With so many new sought-after brands and products added, it gives our dealers, and their customers, more choice than ever before. " From old-school to new-school and everything in between, the Motorcycle Storehouse V-Twin catalog has it all." motorcyclestorehouse. com
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