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In USA, the change to production models only in the American Flat Track race series has been controversial. Among the casualties, Indian Motorcycle withdrew its pivotal backing from the AFT Racing Championship that it had dominated with its FTR750 race bike in recent years. Part of the fall-out from that rule change has been the cancellation of the 1,200 cc FTR street model- one of its most popular bikes in Europe.

Having collapsed into bankruptcy liquidation in October 2024, the assets of failed Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica have so far failed to find a buyer. At the auction at the Court in Medina a first-round base price of € 5.7m with a minimum bid of € 4.274m ended without bids on January 30, 2025. A second round with a reduced base price of € 4.275m, and minimum bid in the region of € 3.2m also ended without bids, on March 20, 2025. Expect a third round to be staged soon with an even further reduced asking price. The sale includes all unsold built and part-built bikes and parts inventory, equipment, tooling, Intellectual Property and much more besides.

Triumph has announced that it will ' sweeten the pot ' for the top fundraiser at this year ' s global Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride( DGR- May 18) men ' s health fundraiser with the award of a Triumph Scrambler 1200 Icon Edition. The second two top fundraisers and the Gentlefolk Prize winner will each be rewarded with a Triumph Modern Classic of their choice. Additionally, a limited-edition clothing collection featuring both the DGR and Triumph brands has been launched to support this year ' s ride with 15 % of every sale donated to DGR, supporting ' Movember '; www. gentlemansride. com

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implementation, working alongside authorities and industry stakeholders to ensure compliance and preserve responsible motorcycling." For sound level and anti-tampering rules of motorcycle exhaust silencers, the EU type approval framework Regulation( EU) 168 / 2013 mandates the application of UNECE Regulations no. 92( aftermarket silencers) and no. 41( original motorcycle). These Regulations were developed and are maintained by the Working

Party Noise and Tyres( GRBP), under the World Forum for the harmonisation of vehicle regulations( WP. 29), operating within the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe( UNECE). In September 2024, UNECE GRBP

adopted the new requirements during its 80th session and followed by the final adoption at the March 2025 sessions of WP. 29 as 03 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 92. www. acem. eu