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IDN OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2021 (# 163 )
Comment When everything changes , nothing changes ............ 4 Robin Bradley says that this year ' s EICMA may well be going to be smaller , but it will still be " perfectly formed " with plenty of business opportunities for everyone and most of the major motorcycle manufacturers represented .
NEWSROOM ........................................................ 6-34,64 DUELL BIKE-CENTER .......................................... 12 Finland ' s finest is on the acquisition trail again , this time buying Tecno Globe in France .
MANDELLI .......................................................... 13
The Italian bicycle and motorcycle / powersports components and G & A distributor Mandelli S . r . l . has acquired the controlling shareholding in Milan based Scooter and Urban accessory , gear and apparel specialist Tucano Urbano .
ASIAN POWERSPORT NEWS
CIMA ................................................................ 26
The Chinese show was a platform for the launch of dozens of new models , ICE and Electric - further proof , if any were needed , that the motorcycle industry in China is morphing and maturing .
BRIXTON ............................................................ 27
The KSR designed retro brand is about to unveil a 1200 cc Roadster at EICMA - with a dealer network already in place in certain markets , KSR has a platform for impressive growth .
BRADLEY REPORT PIAGGIO VS PEUGEOT .......................................... 33
Italy wins in Paris and Milan to go 2-0 up Vs France .
ENERGICA .......................................................... 33
The Italian electric sports bike pioneer is to be taken over by Ideanomics - a NASDAQ listed Green Tech Urban Mobility investment portfolio .
PROGUIDE ...................................... 36-60 p56 p40
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