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G.P.R. Italia: One of Europe's longest established exhaust manufacturers
(founded in 1968) with impressive race pedigree and a reputation for
innovation. Known for precision-manufacturing, advanced materials and low
and mid-range rpm power and torque gains, G.P.R. offers a wide range of
fully emissions compliant exhausts for H-D applications. Visually, these are
the kind of exhausts that scream "performance"- designs that have race
pedigree and deliver that unique "EuroStyle" performance look; www.gpr.it
Vance & Hines: Hosted at EICMA by Parts Europe, the big news at Santa Fe
Springs, California based exhaust manufacturer Vance & Hines, that is if you
overlook the most extensive new applications blitz completed within days of
Harley's MY2020 announcement, centered around the appointment of ex-
Harley man Mike Kennedy as company President. Kennedy has extensive
experience in powersports and recreational vehicles, including senior-level
positions at Harley-Davidson, in both the United States and the United
Kingdom. He also held leadership roles at BRP Inc. and Buell Motorcycle
Company. At Harley-Davidson, Kennedy had operational responsibility and
held the position of Managing Director for the United States, and eventually
the Americas; www.vanceandhines.com
National Cycle: Recent new products from the world renowned Maywood,
Illinois based windscreen manufacturer include VStream screen upgrades for
the 2014-up Indian Chieftain and Roadmaster. Made in three different
heights to fit riders of any size, "even passengers will notice the
improvement". VStream gets its name from its unique, patented shape. The
advanced "V" profile and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out
and away from the rider's helmet, resulting in a peaceful, quiet riding
environment. These windscreens are made from tough 4.5 mm Quantum
hardcoated polycarbonate. "Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate is the
material of choice for serious motorcycle riders. It is 10 times more abrasion
resistant than FMR hardcoated polycarbonate, and 30 times more than
windscreens made from commonly used "aircraft plastic" or acrylic. These
VStream Windscreens are also pre-treated at the factory with National
Cycle's RainZip, a specially formulated and highly effective rain repellent
that gives a clear view of the road ahead in any kind of weather;
www.nationalcycle.com Indian Motorcycle Company: The new Challenger was up front and center,
and though being hyped as the "Ultimate Bagger," it has the power and
looks to suggest it could do well in Europe, despite the conventional
mainstream Bagger market there having remained a niche at best. The most
popular bikes on the Indian booth were the Scouts though and, in particular,
the FTR 1200. If the enthusiasm among European P&A vendors (Italians
especially) to offer suspension and exhaust upgrades is anything to go by,
then the FTR 1200 is likely to do some serious volume in Europe once Indian
Motorcycle is able to build inventory levels; www.indianmotorcycle.com
DP Brakes: The British manufacturer is the originator of sintered brake pad
technology and still the only brake pad maker focussed exclusively on
developing and producing sintered metal brake pads - both as replacements
and performance upgrades for OE sintered metal brake pads. DP Brakes'
complete product line offers fitments for most Harley models, plus a fast
growing clutch kit program with friction and steel plates. Distributed by
Drag Specialties in the United States; www.dp-brakes.com Midland Radio: With its origins in the USA and, since the 1990s, part of the
CTE International Group at Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Midland brand has been
celebrating its 60th anniversary and finishes the year with the news of a
partnership for distribution of its popular rider communication systems in
Germany with Cologne area based Bihr Deutschland;
www.midlandeurope.com
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