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As of June 20, the German market will see Parts Type Approval replace parts certificates. Turn signals, brake systems, exhausts, footrests, and suspension elements are affected, with the Federal Motor Transport Authority( KBA) saying that the previous parts certificates may no longer be certified by technical services such as testing laboratories and certification bodies. Instead, manufacturers must apply for a national parts type approval from the KBA. The KBA points out that manufacturers who already had a general operating permit( ABE)( fivedigit code " KBA xxxxx ") can continue to use it. Parts approved with a national parts type approval can be identified by the six-digit code " KBA xxxxxx." After a transitional period of three years, parts certificates may be used exclusively for individual approvals in accordance with Section 21 of the German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations( StVZO) starting June 20, 2028. Parts certificates for vehicle parts already installed in vehicles remain valid / B & B.
At the end of July, Zero Motorcycles announced that it had made the first dealer deliveries of its X Line models to dealers. " The delivery of the first X Line bikes is a major milestone for Zero and for the future of off-road EV performance," said CEO Sam Paschel. " It ' s the start of a new chapter in how adventure riding is experienced. With the XB and XE we ' re making electric motorcycles more accessible and approachable for riders everywhere. Over the next two years, we will introduce six new models priced under $ 10,000 across multiple new vehicle segments, expanding access to more riders."
SBS Brake Academy certification programme
Initially aimed at distributors and their sales teams, Danish brake components manufacturer SBS Friction has expanded its SBS Brake Academy to additionally include a dealership certification programme. The initiative is aimed at both on-road and off-road motorcycle dealers seeking to elevate their technical expertise and customer reputation. " Positioning participating dealerships as specialists in motorcycle braking, offering a clear value-add in a highly competitive market, becoming an SBS Brake Academy Certified Specialist gives dealers the opportunity to demonstrate a deeper understanding of brake systems and component selection- an increasingly important factor for today ' s safety-conscious riders," says Thomas Midtgaard- Jorgensen, Product and Marketing Manager at SBS.
Certified dealers receive a recognised credential from SBS, providing clear proof of technical competence. This can be used in customer interactions, marketing, and showroom visibility to reinforce the dealer ' s credibility in braking systems. Completed in approximately two hours, the programme allows sales staff, parts department personnel, workshop technicians and race specialists to " gain insights from SBS product specialists covering compound selection, heat management, design, rotor pairing, and usage scenarios." The curriculum includes both theory and real-world application. " At SBS, we believe that the more support we can give to dealerships and mechanics, the better they are able to service riders. This is a confirmation we are getting every time we visit dealerships around the world. They are hungry to learn and know more about technical aspects and report that customers respond positively knowing that they are talking to knowledgeable and recognised dealership personnel. " We see this next stage as a suitable steppingstone for the SBS Brake Academy – a programme that already has more than 80 percent of all worldwide SBS Distributors enrolled." www. sbsbrakes. com
Yamaha x BS Battery: A New Step Forward as OEM
Already well-established in the Yamaha network as an OES( Original Equipment Supplier) in places such as Europe, USA, and South America, Paris based BS Battery has announced what it says is " a new milestone in its collaboration " with the Japanese manufacturer. The company ' s SLA( Sealed Lead Acid) BTZ7S battery has been selected as OEM equipment for the new TRACER 7 and TRACER GT models. The SLA BTZ7S will now be factory-installed at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe based in Saint-Quentin( France). To celebrate this milestone, the BS
BATTERY team travelled to Porto to capture the battery powering the new TRACER models in real-world conditions- a clear symbol of the trust and growing synergy between the two companies.
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