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IDN APRIL / MAY 2023 (# 172 )
NEwSROOM ........................................................ 6-37,64 COMMENT - A good start to 2023 - mostly !.............. 4
Robin Bradley welcomes the first meaningful slew of new motorcycle registration statistics of the year , with the quarterlies from Spain and Italy in particular suggesting that we could be looking at a good year ahead overall . Meanwhile , he congratulates the MIC in USA for a good AIMExpo in Las Vegas in February , and the IVM in Germany for the role it played in securing the licence changes in Germany that look to have played a role in kick-starting a growth in sales there .
AIMEXPO : The Big ' Mo ' ...................................... 31-37
After show shrinkage , host city uncertainty , the effects of the pandemic and a radically re-engineered expo concept , it looks like the patience and investments that the Motorcycle Industry Council in the United States has made into the show has been rewarded with a renewed sense of purpose , direction , relevance and that all-important Momentum . February in Las Vegas now looks to be an international powersports industry fixture .
RMS : ' Master Classic ' Vespa restoration competition .......... 14
' Classic ' Vespa parts and accessory vendors and professional and passionate enthusiast restorers have something to look forward to in September with what is believed to be the first ' Classic ' Vespa competition and showcase in Europe .
MORACO : 50th Anniversary ...................................... 16
The French distributor celebrates its major milestone .
BRADLEY REPORT : Ben Purvis with a round-up of global motorcycle manufacturer news .......................... 20-29
Suzuki finally confirms an electric motorcycle ; Moxiao four-cylinder sports bike ; QJMotor 1,000 cc superbike ; Yamaha Ténéré 700 ' Explore ' and ' Extreme ' editions ; Praga limited-edition relaunch ; KTM planning semi-automatic motorcycles ; CFMoto 800NK could be a game-changer ; BMW ' ShiftCam ' single on the way ; Kawasaki , Honda , Yamaha and Piaggio latest fiscals .
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