International Dealer News IDN 113 July 2013 | Page 6

news ROOM <<< Continued from Cover the cold where transport planning is concerned. While there are positive signs in terms of PTWs finding an increasingly high profile on EU transport agendas, and in terms of the regulatory frameworks that impact on the industry's products and its customers, the macro-economic environment is clearly going to continue to make life difficult for the industry for some time to come. If the current trend is maintained, with no further acceleration in the rate of decline for the rest of 2013, the total PTW sales across Europe's primary markets look likely to settle out around 1.2m units for the year - meaning that the industry would have more than halved in new model registration terms since 2007 (-55 percent). Source: www.acem.eu IVM elects new President GERMAN motorcycle industry association IVM (Industrie-Verband Motorrad) has chosen Heiner Faust as its new President. The 45-year-old has worked for BMW for 16 years and BMW Motorrad since 2001. The IVM has also confirmed Ralf Keller (46), General Manager of Aftersales at Yamaha Motors German office as first Vice President, and re-elected Ralph Zimmer (52), Head of Marketing at Piaggio Germany, as second Vice President. Ronald Kabella, the Power Sports Director at Bucher AG in Switzerland (manufacturers of the Motorex brand oils range), was re-elected as Vice President of the parts and accessory membership group. Heiner Faust, new President of the IVM in Germany: Our goal is, and remains, providing the motorcycle industry in Germany with the best support and initiatives to help develop the market”. www.ivm-ev.de Metzeler sponsors stunt rider Mattie Griffin METZELER has announced its sponsorship of freestyle stunt motorcycle BMW rider Mattie Griffin, who is ranking fifth in the Street Bike Freestyle World. Mattie Griffin said: “I’m really excited to be partnering with Metzeler, they’re a world renowned tyre brand, and I’ve already tested them to make sure they can stand up to the punishment I put them through! Consistency and durability are two incredibly important traits that I need for my stunt shows to be a success, and I need ultimate faith in the grip of my tyres, so it was an easy choice choosing Metzeler.” Starting out riding at just six years old, Irish born Mattie has grown to become one of the leading names in the world of freestyle motorcycle stunting. After turning professional in 2004 he won his first competition before becoming a regular in the World Stunt Riding Championship. Mattie is now officially supported by BMW Motorrad. Metzeler UK Marketing Manager Jim Worland said: “It’s great to have Mattie on board with Metzeler. He is very professional, hardworking and constantly developing new stunts to keep on top of his game. Mattie puts on a quality show which fits really well with us as a premium tyre manufacturer, and we look forward to seeing him wow the crowds at various events this year.” www.metzeler.co.uk Hstreet launched by Pierobon ITALIAN motorcycle frame manufacturing specialist Pierobon has taken its many years of experience in building frames for race bikes and produced a street-specific motorcycle – the Hstreet. Based on the earlier track-use only F042, the latest machine from Pierobon can be purchased as a complete motorcycle or as a kit for selfbuild. Pierobon has used a Ducati 1100 Evo two-valve engine as the basis of the build and holds it in one of its own trellis frames manufactured from EN AW-7020 aluminium tubing. The front and rear subframes and swingarm are all constructed from EN AW-6082 aluminium, and give the bike a 23.5degree head angle and a 1,415mm wheelbase. Pierobon is also responsible for the manufacture of the 16-litre capacity aluminium fuel tank, triple clamps, handlebars and rearset controls. The 2-into-1 head pipes are also manufactured by Pierobon and are matched to a Termignoni carbon and titanium silencer. A Showa L730 USD, fully adjustable fork is used on the front of the bike, and at the rear there is a progressive cantilever linkage operating a Showa monoshock. Five-spoke Marchesini aluminium wheels are fitted to the Hstreet; 3.5 x 17in front and 5 x 17in rear. Both wheels carry Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa tyres. Twin Brembo radial mount, four-piston caliper grip twin 305mm discs at the front and a single 245mm disc is used with a Brembo caliper on the rear wheel. PIEROBON SAS Bologna, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.pierobonframes.com 6 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JULY 2013