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After over 17 years at Motorex in Switzerland ( Bucher AG ), Ronald Kabella is moving to Australia to work for its longtime sales partner A1 Accessory Imports " as part of his life plans ". His successor , Andreas Vetter , will take over the role of Head of the powersports business unit on 1 May , 2023 . In the USA , Motorex recently acquired Connecticut based brand Spectro Oils .
Yamaha ' s TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike and NEO ' s electric scooter ( with removable battery ) were awarded the globally prestigious Red Dot Award : Product Design 2023 . This marks the 12th consecutive year Yamaha Motor has won a Red Dot Award for its products since 2012 .
Formerly known as the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup when Energica was manufacturer of the spec bikes , the 2023 series sees Ducati making its debut as the bike manufacturer for a series that now has World Championship status .
New and existing KTM street model owners in the UK and Republic of Ireland are now offered a new Lifetime Mobility Scheme , free of charge . New KTM street model owners already benefit from a 24- month manufacturer ' s warranty , which is accompanied by one year of European-wide Lifetime Mobility Service free of charge . The new KTM Lifetime Mobility Service scheme means that each time the machine is serviced at an authorised KTM dealer , the Mobility Service is automatically extended for up to 12 months or until the next due service ( either the annual service or the next mileage service , whichever comes first ). The definition of lifetime for singlecylinder vehicles is a maximum of 60,000 km or eight years , whichever comes first , and 80,000 km or eight years for two-cylinder vehicles . The scheme operates in Austria , Belgium , Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Italy , Latvia , Lithuania , Luxembourg , the Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Portugal , Romania , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , Switzerland .
Norton Motorcycle , the TVS / India owned comeback , has opened its first flagship showroom at the Bike Shed in London .
Mitas parent company Trelleborg sold to Yokohama
The ongoing trend of consolidation in the international tyre industry has continued with news that Trelleborg Wheel Systems , the owner of Mitas Tires ( among other brands ), has been sold to The Yokohama Rubber Cp ., Ltd in Japan , which is renamed ' Yokohama TWS ' as a result . The news of the intended acquisition was first announced last year , but the regulatory approval process ( in Europe and Japan ) has meant that it was only in May that the deal was finally announced as " successfully completed " - for € 2,074m . Following last year ' s announcement , " Trelleborg Wheel Systems was pleased to announce the acquisition by The Yokohama Rubber Co ., Ltd .". Headquartered at Hiratsuka , Japan , Yokohama " is a global leader in the tyre industry and other rubber applications , such as conveyor belts , hoses and couplings and fenders . With
Luxembourg based parts and accessory manufacturer Gilles Tooling has announced a partnership with the IDM in Germany ( The International German Championship ) for the 2023 season . " As a long-term pioneer in the development of technically sophisticated accessories , we are proud to be part of the IDM . Considered one of the most prestigious motorcycle racing series in Germany , the IDM offers a top-class racing experience for racers and fans . " Through the partnership we will be able to present our extensive range of high-quality products especially
860.5bn yen in revenues ( approx . € 6bn ), The Yokohama Rubber Co ., Ltd . is a truly international concern , employing over 28,000 people around the globe and operating in more than 120 countries ". A Yokohama statement continued to state that the acquisition enables Yokohama " to consolidate its leading position among tyre producers in the world , becoming a global leader in the off-highway tyres segment with the addition of Trelleborg , Mitas , Maximo , Cultor brands and the Interfit service network to its portfolio ". Paolo Pompei , former President of Trelleborg Wheel Systems and current President and CEO of Yokohama TWS , is quoted as saying that TWS had closed a successful chapter in its history with the Trelleborg Group and is " opening a new page with a leading player in the tyre industry , sharing our values and vision for the future .
developed for racing applications ." Gilles is especially recognised internationally for its advanced design , precision CNC-machined triple tree kits , foot control kits , rear sets and levers - designs with the emphasis on " maximum performance , maximum stability and minimum weight ". Initially at least , its latest generation high-strength , lightweight FO- ONE . GT triple tree sets are being used and showcased in the IDM race series . " We are proud to be a world champion sponsor and to support teams in the long term . As an official partner of teams such as the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team and the KTM Red Bull MotoGP team , our connection to racing at the highest
Paolo Pompei , former President of Trelleborg Wheel Systems and current President and CEO of Yokohama TWS .
" Over the last few years , we have delivered continuous business growth , combining strategic acquisitions with dedicated investments , and this has allowed us to build a strong and sustainable platform supported by a global manufacturing footprint , innovative products and solutions and an extensive sales network in close proximity to our customers . " I ' m extremely proud of what the TWS team has been able to achieve so far , and we are all honoured that Yokohama has decided to invest in us , building , together with their existing business , a new leading player in the off-highway segment ."
Gilles triple clamps in the IDM
racing class is a major part of our DNA , driving our new product development , materials research and manufacturing . We also provide this support in WorldSBK , Moto2 and Moto3 class - equipping factory teams there as well ". Gilles ' products have featured in 11 World Championship rider and team championship wins in the past 15 years , and this announcement follows news of a partnership with Indian Motorcycle Racing in Europe and USA that was announced earlier this year . www . gillestooling . com
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