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The Marseille based 2Ride Group( Trophy Group- Shark, Nolan, Segura, Bering, Bagster etc) has taken over the distribution of its Nolan and Shark helmets brands centrally, for the entire DACH region, including Switzerland. The move sees the brand owner taking over from Hostettler and Motoactive GmbH. Owned since 2018 by French investor Eurazeo, 2Ride was in the news three years ago for buying the Californian Troy Lee designs business( from SBJ Capital), and again last year for selling it back to Troy Lee himself in July 2024; www. shark-helmets. com
Having relinquished distribution of Nolan and Shark helmets and the apparel ranges owned by 2Ride Group, Sumiswald, Switzerland based Motoactive GmbH has added KYT and the Suomy brands of helmets, Xpd boots and its owner Spidi ' s apparel programs, and the French owned BS Battery range of batteries and chargers- effective January 2025. The company also sells Moto Eleven, a mid-price own brand of motorcycle apparel; www. motoactive. ch
The cult Czech designed( and Mahindra, India manufactured) JAWA brand is back on the market in Germany with two industry newcomers setting up as the importer. Bischofswerda, Saxony based KLIC Handelsgesellschaft GbR( André Hausmann and Danilo Walch) is a start-up and will be responsible for the distribution of the contemporary classic range of 350 to 650 cc models including café racers, bobbers, scramblers and adventure bikes. There are currently importers in Austria, Switzerland, Poland and Italy with the new German importer also serving the Hungarian market; www. jawa. eu
Miami, FL based Star8 Corp.( OTC: STRH) has merged with Abruzzo, Italy based electric motorcycle manufacturer TOMAHAWK SRL. Founded in 2019 by brothers Gianluca and Denis Scarponi, it had developed three models under the Scarponi Motorcycles brand during 2020. In 2021 it established a manufacturing and R & D facility in Italy with homologation of all three models for all EU countries achieved in May 2023, followed by production in June 2023. " The merger with Star8 Corp. will allow us with not only access to the capital markets for funding, but also to new distribution channels into the America ' s and beyond." The company says it plans to expand productions levels and begin marketing of its EV Motorcycles to the rest of Europe, Americas and Asia; www. scarponimotorcycles. com
BearRunner- Desert Scrambler
Kellermann, Royal Enfield and 3 Klang Custom present an RE 650 Bear based show bike.
With a debut at the Distinguished Gentleman ' s Ride in Dortmund in May this year, this industrial grade desert scrambler- ' BearRunner ' by 3 Klang Custom in Dortmund- is a joint project between 3 Klang, Aachen Germany based lights specialist Kellermann, and Royal Enfield- owner of burgeoning global low- to mid-displacement, price-point market that Harley-Davidson will now be playing catch-up in. Born in the German industrial heartland of The Ruhr- the traditional home of German iron, coal and steel production- The BearRunner wears its industrial credentials as a badge of honor- " rough and hard to the limit!" A manufacturer of fine motorcycles, 3 Klang Custom has forged the BearRunner from a Royal Enfield Bear 650 start point to create an impressive touring scrambler in a 60s look. The name behind the RE Bear 650 is Eddy Mulder, an American motorcycle racer and Hollywood stuntman best known for his success in off-road and flat track racing in the 1960s. Mulder ' s legendary victory at the Big Bear Run in Southern California in 1960 is a cornerstone of American motorcycle racing history. At just 16 years old, Mulder triumphed in this grueling 150-mile desert race on a 500 cc Royal Enfield Fury- following a punishing route that began in the Lucerne Valley and climbed into the San Bernardino Mountains to Big Bear Lake. In honor of this remarkable achievement, Royal Enfield developed the Bear 650 as modern scrambler that embodies the spirit of Mulder ' s historic ride. The concept for the conversion to the BearRunner came from 3 Klang Custom, a renowned custom bike workshop in Dortmund that specializes in individual motorcycle conversions. Founded by Ulf Gloy, a master craftsman a passion for handmade motorcycles, The BearRunner is one of the first conversions based on a Royal Enfield Bear 650 in the world. Aachen, Germany based turn signal specialists Kellermann equipped the bike with state-of-the-art LED signal technology. At the front, the Rhombus S indicators are used on the high and wide position mirror arm. At the rear, the Atto Integral RB works in a 3D-printedcover cap. The Atto Dark turn signals shine on the
license plate with the KL1. Additional visibility and safety come from the Dayron position light on the crashbar. The lights are centrally controlled by the new Kellermann i. NEX V12, which provides a dynamic link with the onboard electronics. www. kellermann-online. de
PROJECT PARTNERS INCLUDE
Voigt Moto Technik- Controls and steering specialist, www. voigt-mt. de
Wilbers Suspensions- Shock absorbers, fork cartridges, www. wilbers. de
Zard / BOS Exhaust- www. officineitalianezard. it, www. bosexhausts. com
SW Motech, Modeka apparel, B77 Moto Saddles, HJC Helmets
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