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DX1 , provider of what is described as the only complete dealership management platform in the powersports industry , has announced the availability of integrated EMV chip card terminals with MIC ’ s BankCard Program . Offered only through DX1 and the MIC , this is Verifone ’ s first EMV hardware / software credit card integration customized for powersports dealers .
Indian sold 382 units for a 19th place 0.43 percent market share for the first six months of 2017 in Germany ; Polaris also saw 103 Victory models sold as the brand heads for the exit door .
Scotts Valley , California based E- bike manufacturer Zero Motorcycles sold 86 units in Germany in the first six months of 2017 , compared to 113 for the same period last year .
In Austria Harley sold 702 units for the first six months of 2017 for a 6th place market share of 7.8 percent .
Dolf Willigers , the General Secretary of FEMA , Brussels , reports that “ the present Euro 4 and upcoming Euro 5 standards have meant the motorcycle noise limits in Europe are also changed . The old limit of 80 dB ( A ) for motorcycles has disappeared with the adoption of the Commission Delegated Regulation ( EU ) No 134 / 2014 and is replaced by the standard from the UNECE ( United Nations Economic Commission for Europe ) Regulation 41 , which is 77 dB ( A ). This looks like a huge reduction ( an increase of 3 dB ( A ) means the sound pressure is doubled ), but that doesn ’ t need to be the case . With the new standards , the way the sound is measured has also changed .
The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park ( Birmingham , Alabama ) have made major facility improvements . An additional 85,000 sq ft of space has been added to the Barber Museum , making it more than a quarter of a million sq ft in total . Two new pedestrian bridges give access to the infield areas within the 2.38 mile , 45-foot wide race track and a newly constructed Barber Proving Grounds complex includes a multi-configurable track , classrooms , wet / dry skid pad , obstacle course and 50-acre off-road course .
Arch Motorcycles and Suter Industries in co-op deal
Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves ’ Hawthorn , California based Arch Motorcycle Company , known for its handmade KRGT 1 performance cruiser , has been appointed by Swiss race engineering company Suter Industries as the exclusive North American importer and distributor of their internationally recognized and track successful MMX 500 , MMX 2 Moto2 race and other motorcycles . Arch has formed a separate division within its company named Suter North America , which will specialize specifically in the sales , set-up and technical support of Suter Motorcycles . Graves Motorsports ( Van Nuys , California ) remain the sole U . S . importer of Suter clutches . In parallel , Suter Industries has been appointed by Arch Motorcycle as their European importer and distributor – Suter will take the lead in the process of creating a Euro 4 compliant Arch KRGT-1 motorcycles and leverage its highly respected engineering resources for Arch as they develop future models and product . Suter Industries is an engineering company founded in 1996 by Eskil Suter . Well respected within the race industry , Suter won three consecutive manufacturer championships in the Moto2 class ( 2010 , 2011 and 2012 ); 2012 also marked the first year a young Marc Marquez won the Moto2 Championship for Suter . In mid-2015 , Suter hit the headlines again with the release of its “ epic , two-stroke racing marvel ”, the MMX500 . Suter CEO Maurizio Bäumle comments : “ We at Suter are pleased and proud to have found an enthusiastic partner in Arch Motorcycle Company . Both our companies share the same vision with regard to technical perfection , but I think it is our mutual passion for riding that ultimately makes this a perfect partnership .”
Arch KRGT-1 ; Suter Motorcycles in Switzerland are the European importer for the KRGT-1 and future Arch models , and will work with the Californian builder on future engineering development and European emissions compliance
The Suter MMX 500 will be sold in the United States by Arch Motorcycles
Gard Hollinger , co-owner with Keanu Reeves of Arch Motorcycles : the undisputed technical prowess Suter brings in precision motorcycle manufacturing is what really excites us about working together
Arch Motorcycle Company was cofounded in 2012 by Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves with the goal of creating the “ ultimate American performance cruiser .” Their inaugural model , the KRGT-1 , was released in 2015 and has sold all over the world . Arch say they plan to launch additional models to complement the KRGT-1 later this year . Arch co-founder / designer Gard Hollinger said : “ The undisputed technical prowess Suter brings in precision motorcycle manufacturing is what really excites us about working together . We ’ re extremely excited about the engineering resources that Suter brings to the table , which really are unparalleled and will be a great asset to our Arch team as we continue to develop some of the best motorcycles in the world .” Fellow co-founder Keanu Reeves continued : “ It is a real honor for Arch to have the unique opportunity to bring the Suter MMX 500 and Moto2 motorcycles here to North America and conversely , for Suter to be our Arch representative over in Europe . Like Arch , Suter makes motorcycles for riders who appreciate an incredible riding experience . Both of our companies are committed to excellence in everything we do . I ’ m very excited about the potential for what we can create together moving forward .”
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