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ISSN 1354-4047
IDN JUNE / JULY 2021 (# 161 )
NEws ........................................................................ 6-33,64
VIRUS POWER .................................................... 44
Revolutionary , eco-friendly , high-tech Italian made multi-protective textile fibres produce high-strength , lightweight , breathable , waterproof and fully approved race leathers that don ' t cost the earth .
ZIEGER .............................................................. 50
The fast growing German parts and accessory manufacturer is ' stepping it up ', with Dieter Klann heading up the search for international partners .
PUIG .................................................................. 48 The Barcelona based parts and accessory manufacturer is a prolific new parts developer with many new additions for 2021 .
BRADLEY REPORT .............................................. 16-23
SUZUKI .............................................................. 16
An excellent 12 months has seen motorcycle operating profits grow strongly despite decreased sales volumes and revenues ( -14.9 %) as a new 150 hp GSX-S1000 is added for 2021 .
YAMAHA ............................................................ 18
Yamaha Motor Europe CEO Eric de Seynes apologises to dealers and fans for inventory issues , and promises to do better as new YZF-R7 and XSR 125 models are added for 2021 .
PIAGGIO ............................................................ 23
CEO Roberto Colaninno : " The Piaggio Group closed Q1 with sales of two-wheelers + 35 % and net sales the highest since 2007 ."
LANGEN ............................................................ 20
Former CCM Chief Engineer Christofer Ratcliff ' s new venture sees boutique design , engineering and marketing brought to the 2-stroke world , with an Italian Vins Motors powerplant .
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