J & H Signs European Dealer Availability Agreement With Indian
Building on its cooperation with the Harley-Davidson dealer network, exhaust sound management specialist Dr. Jekill and & Mr. Hyde( J & H), the Dutch company has now announced a collaboration agreement with Indian Motorcycle. The deal sees the J & H range of electronically adjustable exhaust systems as through official Indian Motorcycle dealers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. " Giving Indian Motorcycle riders another option to add even more character to their ride, with Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde ' s range of exhausts, each electronically adjustable system embodies three distinct personalities: the Dr. Jekill mode, the Dynamic mode and the Mr. Hyde mode, allowing the rider to switch between three streetlegal sound modes to match their mood or the riding environment. " Crafted and developed from more than 25 years of innovation, with
www. AMDmag. com state-of-the-art engineering and purpose-built for each Indian Motorcycle model, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhausts deliver iconic sound, premium quality, and the peace of mind that, with full European type approval, Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde exhausts comply with European laws, and are ECE, EG-BE and TÜV approved." The agreement will " ensure fast product delivery direct from J & H,
Avon Tyres Broadens Market Coverage
Avon Tires has released a total of 11 new tires across its popular Cobra Chrome, Spirit ST and 3D Supersport lines, including seven new sizes with four established sizes optimized to suit a wider range of motorcycles. The latest additions are said to " better match today ' s market requirements by increasing coverage across diverse
model ranges, from older sports bikes to popular cruisers and small to medium displacement models from emerging brands." The Cobra Chrome range sees the largest expansion, with seven new specifications released. Four existing sizes have been upgraded with increased load and speed ratings or have undergone a change in construction tech from bias to bias belted. This allows many additional cruiser enthusiasts to fit Cobra Chrome on their bikes, " enabling them to experience the tire ' s high stability and excellent wet braking ". Three new sizes are also included in this latest line extension, extending the Cobra Chrome fitment coverage across bikes such as the Harley- Davidson Fat Boy, Sport Glide, Low Rider S and ST, as well as the current-generation Honda GL1800 Gold Wing series. The launch of the new Spirit ST sizes( 110 / 70ZR17 front and 150 / 60ZR17 rear) caters to a range of popular small to medium displacement models that have been released over the last decade. " Such models are popular with younger riders who rely on their bike as their sole vehicle, and the Spirit ST ' s state of the art tread compound and high mileage capability serves as an excellent choice for this segment." Two new sizes also join Avon ' s 3D Supersport offering, with the arrival of the 120 / 60ZR17 front and 190 / 50ZR17 rear allowing owners of older sports bikes and roadsters and
provide full dealer training and technical support, and cover the full Indian Motorcycle range, supporting current models from 2014 onwards and future model introductions." The cooperation agreement was officially celebrated at this year ' s Indian Riders Fest( the host event for the annual Budweis Custom Show- an AMD Approved Custom Bike Show) in the Czech Republic. www. jekillandhyde. nl
riders of current-model Japanese sport-tourers to take advantage of the tire ' s optimized handling and maximized grip. " These latest additions are designed not only to enhance the riding experience for our loyal customers, but also to reach the next generation of riders by expanding fitment across the models they ride most," explains Don Argento, Manager Motorcycle Sales & Marketing North America, Avon Tyres. " With its distinctive design and proven performance, Cobra Chrome continues to complement cruisers and tourers in both curb appeal and riding experience, and these new size additions represent a significant step forward for the range." www. avontyres. com
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The rumors are only getting stronger- Volkswagen is evaluating a potential sale of Ducati to fund a massive shift to electric vehicles and shore up finances amidst industrywide struggles. VW has refused to issue a firm denial, but Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali has downplayed immediate sales talks- noting that the Italian marque is having a record centennial year. The situation is part of a sweeping restructuring and cost-cutting program across the wider Volkswagen Group. In a statement issued to RideApart, a VW spokesperson declined to rule out the sale of specific brands, confirming that the Executive Board is realigning the company to cope with new tariffs and tens of billions in market pressures. However, speaking at the World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy recently, Domenicali stated that while the ultimate decision rests with the shareholder, Ducati is in " fantastic shape " and has received no indication of an imminent sale. Analysts and commentators- including Visordown- have highlighted that VW previously tried to offload the Italian marque in 2017. If a sale proceeds, it is expected to draw immense investor interest, with brands like Harley-Davidson occasionally cited as a potential suiter in industry Facebook Post speculation. Historically Harley has tried to buy Ducati on at least two occasions and CEO Artie Starrs recently acknowledged that he has not ruled out M & A activity – though swallowing a property the size, complexity and culture of Ducati would likely be beyond Harley ' s balance sheet for the foreseeable future.
Drag Specialties and Parts Unlimited have announced Dan Marino as a dual sales rep for the South-Central region covering Louisiana and Florida.
In a deal overseen by Performance Brokerage Services( George Chaconas and his team), PVM Enterprises( Paul Veracka) has acquired Bull Run Harley- Davidson of Manassas, Virginia( from the Lindsay Automotive Group) and promptly consolidated its operations into Veracka ' s Patriot Harley-Davidson( Fairfax, Virginia). Bull Run was established in 2017 following Lindsay Automotive Group ' s acquisition of Whitt ' s Harley-Davidson. Following the acquisition, the dealership was renamed Bull Run H-D and continued serving customers from its historic Old Town Manassas location.
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