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Yamaha Motor Co. has recently acquired an e-bike bicycle drive unit subsidiary from German auto parts maker Brose. The acquisition will be the core element in the launch of a new Yamaha business unit- Yamaha Motor E-Bike Systems- which will begin operating in June. Located in Berlin, the new operation will have 120 employees and develop, manufacture and sell drive units and electrical components for e-bikes. This apparent volte face marks a repositioning for Yamaha in the e-bike market, having started production of e-bike drive units in France. Then, in November last year, Yamaha announced it would stop production of e-bikes for its U. S. market. Yamaha first started producing e-bikes in 1993. Brose has been manufacturing and selling bicycle drive units since 2014 and has developed components for Harley-Davidson ' s custom e-bikes. Yamaha says it will leverage Brose ' s e-kit development capabilities to further strengthen the planning and development of new products. Additionally, Yamaha will strengthen its after-sales service capabilities for customers by utilizing Brose ' s service network of more than 600 locations.
Husqvarna has announced a new four-year Premium Manufacturer ' s Warranty on all new, unsold 2023, 2024, and 2025 model year machines that are powered by the LC8c engine platform. The models covered include the Norden 901, Norden 901 Expedition, Svartpilen 801, and Vitpilen 801.
Yamaha GMT94 Relies on BS Battery ' s Lithium Max
After five successful seasons of collaboration, BS Battery continues its technical partnership with the Yamaha GMT94 team managed by the ex 24H of Le Mans winner Christophe Guyot for the 2025 FIM WorldSuperbike & Supersport World Championship. Both riders, Michael Ruben Rinaldi and Lucas Mahias, will be racing on the allnew Yamaha YZF-R9, a machine designed to deliver peak performance on every lap. For the 2025 season, Yamaha GMT94 ' s all-new YZF-R9 will be powered by BS Battery ' s latest BSLi- 02 MAX lithium battery, the most advanced, high-performance solution designed specifically for racing. BS Battery ' s most powerful lithium lineup, the Lithium Max offers an ultralightweight construction that is up to 70 % lighter than traditional lead-acid batteries. It provides higher cranking power, superior capacity and durability, along with enhanced conductivity, ensuring maximum reliability even under extreme conditions. This allows the team to push performance limits on
every lap. With an extensive cycle life of over 2000 cycles, these batteries are built to last. They can withstand heat resistance up to 230 ° C, ensuring optimal performance in demanding environments. The range includes 3 models feature larger pouch cells for enhanced CCA and capacity: BSLi-02 MAX- mainly developed for new and latest off-road bikes, with a Cold Cranking Amps( CCA) of 180 A and capacity of 3 Ah – while maintaining its famous lightness. BSLi-10 MAX- designed to meet the exacting specifications of modern V- twins, this reliable model features 750A( CCA) and a capacity up to 15 Ah to ensure smooth starts and consistent performance in all conditions. BSLi-12 MAX- with a CCA of 900A, this model provides the highest cranking power available in the range, ideal for larger vehicles like ATV / UTV / SSV. With a capacity of 18 Ah, the robust pure brass terminals and durable materials make them resistant to vibration and shock. The Lithium Max battery range is specially developed to meet the superior needs of road and off-road motorcycles, V-Twins, ATVs, UTVs, and SSVs, " making it a premium choice for the latest fitment requirements across all applications." www. bs-battery. com