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AIROH is designated as the official helmet of the 2024 19th edition of the KTM Enduro Trophy . Starting on March 10th , the trophy features five rounds , all in Italy , concluding at Lovere , Costa Volpino near Bergamo , Italy , on the Lago d ' Isolo on October 13 , 2024 ; www . airoh . com
The 15th International Motorcycle Safety Conference will be staged at INTERMOT , Cologne , for two days , alongside the expo , on 5-6 December , 2024 . The motto this year is " Safety in Motion ". International technical contributions will provide upto-date insights into safety-relevant developments of motorised two-wheelers with a look at future perspectives for safety on two wheels . Topic proposals for papers can be submitted up to April 10 , 2024 ; www . ifz . de
The London based CDP ( Carbon Disclosure Project - a worldwide notfor-profit ) has recognised Yamaha Motor for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change as having the highest score from CDP for Transparency on Climate Change . www . cdp . net
KTM North America , Inc . is offering the ultimate incentive to ' ride orange ' in 2024 , with a race contingency programme that continues to offer more than $ 7m in race rewards for amateur and professional racers at over 180 series throughout the United States ; this is alongside an extensive KTM Trackside Support commitment ; www . KTMCash . com
Motorcycle . com in the USA has revealed that Triumph is to unveil a more powerful Rocket for 2025 . Based on new certification data published in Switzerland , there will be two new models - a Rocket 3 Storm GT and a Rocket 3 Storm R - powered by a 2,458 cc Triple - " like the current production Rocket 3 models , but with the higher horsepower and torque figures claimed by the limited-edition Rocket 3 TFC ( or Triumph Factory Custom ) that debuted in 2019 ".
Swedish safety helmet additive technology specialist Mips has announced the continuation of its partnership with Team HRC in FIM MXGP , including with Tim Gajser .
Greensboro , NC based Honda Aircraft Company says it has delivered the 250th HondaJet since it began customer deliveries in late 2015 . " The milestone underscores the aircraft ' s prominence in the business aviation market ".
Öhlins - SmartEC3 debuts on 2024 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
Öhlins SmartEC3 , the third generation of its revolutionary semi-active suspension technology , was unveiled in conjunction with the introduction of the 2024 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP superbike during EICMA in November 2023 . The new Fireblade SP is the first production motorcycle to be equipped with the SmartEC3 suspension .
According to a news release , Öhlins SmartEC3 suspension " combines the brand ’ s latest world-class suspension components with highly advanced electronic controls that continuously optimise damping characteristics based on bike and rider behaviour and other inputs . " The system also enables riders to
Tenneco , the $ 18bn sales and 78,000 employee global automotive giant , has appointed Dublin born , former choose , on the fly , among four semiactive suspension algorithms - Sport , Track , Rain and Manual - to address changing conditions and / or preferences . The system includes our state-of-the-art Objective Base Tuning Interface ( OBTi ), which allows riders to easily adjust for different vehicle characteristics such as brake support , weight transfer or support during
initial acceleration , and fine-tuning of cornering grip and more . " Taking inspiration from MotoGP rear ride height devices , the updated acceleration parameter provides tuning of weight transfer in initial acceleration to enable enhanced performance through a lowered centre of gravity . The updated algorithms are
McAllister Strikes Gold
Harley-Davidson executive and Tucker Powersports President and CEO Marc McAllister as the new Vice President also capable of adjusting to rider weight input to provide suggested preload and optimising damping levels ". The new blade features Öhlins 43 mm S-EC3 ( SV ) NPX USD forks and TTX36 EC rear shocks , each fitted with the brand ’ s proprietary " spool valve " design , which is said to significantly enhance rider comfort . Unlike a traditional needle valve , the spool valve features a pressure compensation chamber that balances the force applied to the damper ’ s actuator , enabling quicker adjustment . The valve also provides increased sensitivity and responsiveness at the low and high ends of the adjustment range . " SmartEC3 suspension technology represents another engineering breakthrough that enables riders to be at one with their bikes , leading to superior performance , control and excitement ," said Robert Brinkmark , Director of Sales and Marketing , Öhlins Racing . www . ohlins . com
and General Manager at Öhlins Racing . A Tenneco news release stated that " McAllister will be charged with taking the legendary European brand and capturing opportunities for growth with a global audience - especially in North America - which provides multiple opportunities for success ". Tenneco acquired Öhlins a year after its $ 5.4bn 2018 acquisition of the then Ferodo brake pads owner Federal Mogul - folding them both into a newly formed division called ' Driv ' - which is home to the conglomerate ' s " Performance Solutions , Clean Air and Powertrain business groups ". DRiV ' s designated mission is to " drive advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicles , commercial trucks , offhighway , industrial , motorsport and the aftermarket ". www . tenneco . com
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