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INTERMOT 2025 will be staged at the Cologne, Germany International Exhibition Centre from December 4- 7, 2025. This will be the second year for the now annual ' new-gen ' INTERMOT in its early December, pre- Christmas slot. Owned by the German Motorcycle Industry Trade Association( IVM), earlier this year organiser Koelnmesse announced the intention of adding an extra hall( Hall 6) to the two( 7 & 8) used last year to " create new opportunities for showcasing, experience areas and brand presence ". By November 17 leading manufacturers such as BMW Motorrad, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Royal Enfield, Suzuki and Triumph as well as key players in the accessories market such as SW-Motech, Wunderlich, Shark, Nolan and Wilbers had already confirmed that they will be appearing, with the top teams from Honda, BMW, and Yamaha present on all days.
The IVM in Germany is pointing to a recent press release from the German Traffic Watch that comments negatively on the option of light power use for class B driving licence holders with a minimum age of 25 years- painting a one-sided reductive picture. The issue in question is interpretation of accident statistics. Since 2020, there has been an option in Germany to drive light motorcycles up to 125 cc and a maximum of 11 kW of power with a car driver ' s license, a minimum age of 25 years and a theoretical and practical driving school training of at least 13.5 hours. At that time, this was a new mobility option in Germany, which had already existed in several neighbouring European countries for many years. Over 300,000 German citizens have chosen the 25-years driving licence option in recent years.
Vertex- 2025 MXGP Champion Pistons
At the end of a fantastic season decided in the last round held in Australia, Vertex GP Racers Choice pistons won the MXGP world title alongside the factory Kawasaki KRT rider Romain Febvre. A success that came ten years after the one achieved by the Frenchman in 2015, when he became world champion riding the 450 Yamaha- also equipped with Vertex Pistons. The 2025 season also saw several other significant results for Vertex athletes- a result of the close collaborations that have linked Vertex to the many of most prestigious factory teams in the MX World Championship – in addition to KRT, teams such as Honda HRC, Yamaha Monster, Fantic
Naples based Omnia Racing Special Parts has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for South African made BST carbon fibre wheels( Black Stone Tek) in Italy. Marking a significant step in expanding BST ' s presence in one of Europe ' s key performance markets, BST is globally recognised for its pioneering carbon wheel technology, earning it a leading reputation in both racing and premium road applications. Omni CEO Fabrizio Bertollini told IDN that " BST wheels are known for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio, precision engineering, and aerodynamic performance. BST carbon wheels are used by top racing teams and performance enthusiasts worldwide- those who demand
Motor, TM and Beta. The GP Racers Choice line also featured in the first three places in the WMX world championship, with the
Dutch Lotte Van Drunen winning the competition for the Yamaha De Baets team, ahead of the Italian Kiara
cutting-edge technology and safety certification for street use. " As the newly appointed official distributor for Italy, Omnia Racing will provide the full BST product range to
Fontanesi and the Spaniard Daniela Guillen. Vertex ' Race Evolution pistons range – designed, engineered and manufactured specifically for 2-strokes dominated the EMX125 with Nicolò Alvisi the new champion with the KTM of the Racestore team. www. vertexpistons. com
Omnia Italy- BST carbon wheels distributor
the Italian market, offering direct availability, technical support, and customer service that is tailored to riders, workshops, and dealers nationwide." With over two decades of experience in high-performance motorcycle components, Omnia Racing brings strong expertise and an established distribution network that will support BST ' s growth in Southern Europe. " We are extremely proud to represent BST in Italy," said Fabrizio. " BST carbon wheels represent the pinnacle of innovation and performance, and this partnership allows us to offer Italian riders access to the finest technology available today." ww. omniaracing. net