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Spanish manufacturer Rieju is to launch its ' revolutionary ' new fuel-injected engine for Enduro bikes at EICMA . Promising " unprecedented power and efficiency , this innovative engine promises to take performance and efficiency to levels never seen before , offering off-road enthusiasts an unrivalled riding experience . Jordi Riera , CEO of Rieju : ' We believe this development will transform the future of our MR range ."
Since being appointed as aftermarket product European master distributor by Magneti Marelli , it has been a good year for Milan based Bergamaschi - the oldest established motorcycle parts and accessory importer and distributor in the world ( founded 1919 by Enrico Bergamaschi ). Two years ago , Magneti Marelli added availability of motorcycle parts to its ' Parts and Services ' aftermarket division to give Europe ' s huge network of ' smaller ' and independent motorcycle dealers and workshops access to the huge range of service and replacement parts and components offered under the Magneti Marelli brand . Bergamaschi has acted quickly and successfully to build a subdistribution network for them and the latest to join the team is noted Hoya , Germany based Hermann Hartje KG . " It is a huge vote of confidence for Hartje that we have been chosen as the exclusive distribution partner for Magneti Marelli ' s motorcycle parts in Germany ," said Jens Engelking , Head of AutoMoto at Hartje .
Indian Motorcycle manufacturer Polaris reports Q3 2024 sales of -23 % at $ 1,722m compared to the year-ago . Powersports retail sales for the quarter were down -7 %, driven by ORV , Motorcycles and Marine sector declines . Q3 ORV retail was down -3 %. North America Indian Motorcycle unit retail sales were down lowdouble digits percent . Estimated NA unit retail sales for the comparable motorcycle industry were down high-single digits percent . Polaris has lowered its 2024 Full Year guidance , expecting sales to be down by -20 % by the end of this year .
Ducati ' s biennial World Ducati Week ( WDW ) in July ( Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli , Italy ) achieved certification as a " sustainable event " ( UNI ISO 20121 ) for the fourth consecutive edition . " The certification is the final piece in an event that proved to be the most successful ever with more than 94,000 attendees registered over the three days of fun and enthusiasm . The achievement was made possible by an organizational model that ensured economically , environmentally and socially balanced management of each phase of the event ."
MIW Filters
With over 50 years of experience in the production of high performance , washable air and oil filters , MIW was founded in Japan and is a motorcycle filtration sector leader with a catalogue of around 800 product applications - capable of installation on motorbikes of any year and type . An Official Technical Sponsorship Partner with the LCR Honda ( Johann Zarco ), MIW Filters will have its first ever own booth at EICMA in Hall 22 / A-30 ; www . miwfilter . com
Thornton Hundred choose K-Tech suspension
British suspension specialist K-Tech ' s KTR4 Race fork and Razor shock absorbers have been chosen by British custom builder Thornton Hundred for its new ground-up Triumph Bobberbased custom bike design . Utilising the talents of companies such as K-Tech , Thornton Hundred has built an excellent reputation for its project builds , but this is its first volume build - the TH Evo Bobber . Based on its own frame and carbon fibre components , with a Triumphderived engine giving it a power output of 120 bhp from the 1,200 cc twin cylinder engine , it has achieved an impressive wet weight of just 170 kg . That is the kind of package that places a premium on the grade of componentry used , not least in terms of the handling qualities available from the chosen suspension . In choosing K-Tech ' s racederived front fork internals and rear shock , it has given itself a top-end suspension configuration that K-Tech has been able to successfully ( and mildly ) modify to give it a street platform that delivers the kind of precise , predictable and responsive handling that street riders need . With a range of available spring rates , the 820 mm
Razor Lite nitrogen charged shocks
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long by 135 mm stroke KTR-4 fork is designed to install with aftermarket clamp , handlebar , wheel spindle insert and the related component set-ups and offer 30 clicks compression adjustment , 30 clicks rebound adjustment and 18 mm preload adjustment in DLC coated sliders with 7075 outer tubes and axle brackets . They are suitable for 290-320 mm disc diameters with 108 mm centre calipers . TH are using K-Tech ' s Razor Lite Triumph Bonneville Bobber shock absorber on its Evo Bobber . They have rebound damping , spring preload and length adjustment , are Nitrogen ( N2 )
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filled , have a choice of optional spring rates , anodised black finish and are a ' plug and play ', fully reversible , modification-free install . www . ktechsuspension . com
KTR-4 forks
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