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Indian Motorcycle - Time Limited Dunlop
Dragmax
'Click.Deliver.Ride' Program
Indian Motorcycle has introduced its
'Click.Deliver.Ride' program, providing
riders with the option of purchasing a
motorcycle from the comfort of their
own home.
The company says that riders have
long had the ability to search for their
desired model and customize it to their
preference, but they can now work
with their local dealer, either online or
via phone, to complete their purchase
and have their dream bike delivered
right to their doorstep.
In the same way that
'Click.Deliver.Ride' is providing Indian
Motorcycle's customers with
convenience, it is adding value to its
network of dealers as well. Dealers
play a crucial role in their local
communities and economies, which is
why Indian Motorcycle has dedicated
itself to help them navigate through
this unprecedented business situation,
with 'Click.Deliver.Ride' at the
forefront.
"Over the last month, we've all had to
adjust to a new way of life and have
had to alter the ways in which we
conduct our business," said Mike
Dougherty, Indian Motorcycle
President. "Our hope is that
'Click.Deliver.Ride' will help bring
peace of mind to both our loyal
customers and our network of
dealers."
'Click.Deliver.Ride' is available for a
limited time only at participating
dealers based on applicable laws and
is subject to change.
SE 128/131 Stage IV Kits for
2017 and up M-8 Touring
Added to H-D's Screamin' Eagle
performance bolt-on upgrades
for 2017 and later twin-cooled
M-8 Touring models are these
107 to 128 ci and 114/117 to
131 ci Stage IV kits.
Features of the 128 ci kit
include new CNC-ported heads
with 1 mm bigger valves than
the previous generation, and
fully machined combustion
chambers, high-lift SE8-517
cam, high compression pistons
and a 64 mm throttle body and
cast intake manifold - "this
combination delivers 126 ft-lb
of torque and 121 hp rear-wheel
output when paired with SE
Street Cannon mufflers."
Additional components include
128 Stage IV timer cover, forged
high compression pistons, high
performance cam bearing and
tappets, 4.31" steel sleeve
cylinders and high flow injectors
(5.5 g/sec).
On the stock 114/117 ci M-8,
this combination delivers a
claimed 131 ft-lb of torque and
121 hp rear-wheel output.
Eligible for Custom Coverage
under the motorcycle’s factory
24-month vehicle limited
warranty when authorized H-D
dealer-installed within 60 days
of vehicle purchase; otherwise
backed by a 12-month limited
warranty. Both the 131 ci and
128 ci Stage IV kits comply with
noise and emissions standards
in all U.S. states other than
California on 2017-later Touring
models. Neither kits fit Trike
models.
2017-’19 models require
separate purchase of a high-
capacity oil pump; 2017-’18
models require separate
purchase of Screamin’ Eagle
high-capacity clutch plate kit;
all models require additional
purchase of ECM recalibration
with the Screamin’ Eagle Pro
Street tuner.
Buffalo, New York based
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
in the United States has
created its first ever drag
racing tire - the Dunlop
Dragmax 190/50-17.
Created for professional
and amateur drag racers,
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires has
created the new Dragmax, which is
available in 190/50ZR17 size - "the
most popular size for serious drag
racers on metric and V-twin
motorcycles.
"Dunlop has never focused its
considerable engineering experience
on building a drag racing tire until
now. But the time was right to support
the drag racing market due to the
higher demands of the Pro Street Bike
class, where horsepower and speeds
have achieved new levels in recent
years.
"Professional and amateur drag racers
that are required to run DOT
motorcycle tires had few choices. The
new Dragmax is a radial tire that
utilizes Dunlop’s exclusive N-TEC
construction, similar to that of
Dunlop’s rear road racing slicks. N-TEC
combines the benefits of cut-breaker
construction, which increases
stiffness, with continuously wound
aramid jointless tread construction for
maximum feel and stability.
"This design allows racers to run very
low pressures, increasing the footprint
for maximum traction. The compound
is also very soft, the softest street
compound Dunlop has ever produced
in its Buffalo, New York plant.
"A completely new profile that’s wider
and flatter than a typical hypersports
tire also helps lay down a bigger
footprint. The tire’s construction
minimizes centrifugal growth to keep
that footprint as consistent as
possible, which also reduces the risk of
de-beading."
RSD in Comoto Strategic Partnership
Previously available through Tucker
Powersports, Roland Sands Design has
reached a "strategic partnership with
America's largest omni-channel
platform in the powersports industry -
Comoto - and will align efforts for 3PL
functions and US wholesale
distribution."
Under this partnership, Comoto will be
the exclusive US distributor for RSD
Apparel through their entity Upshift
Distribution, while also offering third
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party logistical services for the brand for
direct to consumer fulfilment.
"Aligning with the Comoto group
ensures best in class sales operations
for our dealers and efficient fulfilment
to the end consumer," says Rob
Ramlose, Director of Product, RSD.
"RevZilla and J&P Cycles are
powerhouse eCommerce retailers and
have always been huge supporters of
our apparel business, and with UpShift
managing our dealer network, we feel
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this partnership is a great opportunity
for all involved."
Stevan Popovich, VP, Merchandising
and Business Development at Comoto,
said: "This strategy will allow for
Comoto to maximize business potential
through multiple channels including
our eCommerce platforms RevZilla and
J&P Cycles, our retail chain Cycle Gear
and UpShift Distribution LLC, which will
target motorcycle dealerships and
specialist retailers in the US."
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