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The latest available data from JAMA( the automotive trade association in Japan, which includes representation of motorcycle manufacturers among its membership) shows Japanese made motorcycle exports to USA down by-5.14 %( 47,279 units) through June 2026. Japanese made 250 cc + motorcycle exports to Europe were down by-17.18 % for the year-to-June at 102,354 units, with worldwide motorcycle exports from Japan ' s ' Big Four ' home factories down by-12.08 %( 195,531 units). In total PTW terms( all unit / displacement) exports to USA were up by + 10.54 %( 66,591 units); down by-14.67 % to Europe( 109,614 units) and-5.99 % globally( 238,214 units). For the record: Japanese made motorcycle exports to USA were up by + 5.87 %( 100,706 units) in 2025, with Europe + 7.57 %( 235,603 units) and + 9.45 % globally( 433,092 units). Total global PTW exports from the ' Big Four ' Japanese factories in 2025 were + 7.62 %( 519,816 units).
MIC Vice President of Communications Andria Yu has been appointed to the Federal Motorcyclist Advisory Council by U. S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. Yu will represent motorcycle rider education and training on the 13-member council, which provides recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Federal Highway Administration on transportation issues affecting motorcyclists.
Bajaj Mobility AG in Austria has hired former BMW Motorrad Development VP Christof Lischka as the new Chief Technology and Product Officer of KTM AG.
Austria- BAJAJ Mobility( KTM) subsidiary WP Suspension has been hooked by the drug of brand extension with its first major product diversification- into the brake components segment. Primarily for Original Equipment Manufacturer( OEM) integration, the new line is ambitious- starting with pads, hydraulic hoses and callipers straight away. All products are being made in-house at WP in Austria. Initially for lower displacement lightweights, the target appears to be the niche that Brembo is trying to carve out for its ByBre brand. The first application is a 740 g WP FCR4 radial 4-piston caliper for this year ' s KTM 390 Duke; www. wp-suspension. com
Lyndall Brakes – 2027 V-Twin Performance Catalog
Lyndall Brakes has released its new V- Twin catalog, " bringing the company ' s expanded lineup of performance products together in one comprehensive visual and technical resource for dealers, builders and riders." Lyndall ' s Paul Kittrell Jr. told AMD that the new catalog " reflects how far
The all-new Signature Series from Indian Motorcycle is a limited collection of 112 " PowerPlus models that includes a Chieftain, Roadmaster, Challenger and Indian Pursuit. " Defined by a painstaking multi-layer paint process, delivering exceptional depth, clarity, and contrast across every surface," each finish is said to " accentuate the motorcycle ' s lines and proportions while revealing new details from every angle. Extensive handdetailing and rigorous quality control measures are applied throughout production, ensuring every motorcycle meets the collection ' s exacting standards." Produced in limited numbers, the Signature Series paint process is said to " create depth that shifts with the light and movement and reveals itself from every angle. Each finish is carefully crafted to deliver a presence that stands
Lyndall has evolved from the friction materials the company was founded on in 1998. Today, that foundation has grown from Lyndall ' s original brake pad lineup into a complete performance offering that includes full-floating rotors, Monolithic forged wheels, Lug-Drive sprockets, Brembo braking components, applicationspecific brackets, steel-braided brake lines and supporting hardware." A major focus of the new catalog is Lyndall ' s continuously expanding Monolithic wheel program, highlighting the company ' s ongoing
out from the crowd." More than a color treatment, every layer is described as " intentionally applied " to give each motorcycle a distinctive identity. " Since 1901, Indian Motorcycle has pursued the ultimate intersection of form and function- motorcycles that are as beautiful in design as they are sophisticated in performance," said Mike Kennedy, CEO of Indian Motorcycle. " Signature Series embodies that mindset with every surface, every line, and every layer approached with a spirit of artistry. Our paint process was central to that vision, giving each machine its own unmistakable identity. These motorcycles make a bold visual statement about our commitment to American craftsmanship." The Chieftain and Challenger PowerPlus Signature Series models start at $ 40,999 MSRP with the investment in new product development. Engineered for high-performance V- Twin applications, the one-piece forged wheel utilizes Lyndall ' s patented Lug-Drive attachment system to create a boltless front-wheel design while reducing rotating mass and maintaining rigidity for street and race applications. As seen in MotoAmerica King of the Baggers, the Monolithic wheel is now offered across multiple V-twin fitments and sizes. The latest development is an 18-inch rear Monolithic wheel with an integral Cush Drive machined directly into the wheel, integrating damping into the wheel itself. www. lyndallbrakes. com
PowerPlus ' Signature Series '
Roadmaster and Pursuit at $ 46,749. In addition to high-end finish " the Signature Series combines classleading performance with advanced rider-focused technology to enhance confidence, comfort, and convenience on every ride ". Their Rider Assist suite is standard on models powered by the PowerPlus 112 engine- integrated Bike Hold Control, Electronic Combined Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Tailgate Warning, Rear Collision Warning and SmartLean Technology. The lineup also features a Ride Command powered 7-inch Touchscreen Display( GPS navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, bike information, and Ride Command + services such as Bike Locator, Bike Health, and Apple CarPlay) and a premium PowerBand Audio system( 400-watts on the baggers and 600- watts on the touring models).
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