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ACEM launches new post-license European Training Quality Label
The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers , ACEM , hosted its 12th annual conference in Brussels on September 7th , with the theme of ‘ The Safe Ride to the Future ’ – based around the issue of motorcycling safety in the European Union . More than 150 attendees from the motorcycle industry , European and national administrations and users ’ organisations and a wide range of stakeholders and media gathered for an event that explored key issues around motorcycle safety , such as the benefits of advanced vehicle technology for powered two-wheelers , the need to ensure that all road users have adequate behaviours on the road , and the importance of inclusive motorcycle safety plans , particularly at national level . As part of the conference , ACEM and the German Road Safety Council ( Deutscher Verkehrssicherheitsrat ) presented a new European Training Quality Label for high-quality postlicense training programmes . A motorcycle training scheme run by the Royal Dutch Motorcycle Federation ( KNMV ) was the first one to receive the certification . ACEM also organised an exhibition on motorcycle safety technology that featured some of the latest vehicle models launched by the industry , as well as innovative safety devices such as a side view assist system , a wireless airbag jacket and an electronic windscreen . ACEM , IMMA and BMW Motorrad President Stephan Schaller said that
“ ACEM members manufacture some of the most advanced motorcycles and mopeds in the world . But it is also important that motorcyclists have good riding skills and a responsible attitude on the road . This is precisely why we are partnering with the German Road Safety Council to promote the best post-license training programmes across Europe . “ Intelligent transport systems ( ITS ) solutions have also started to make their way into our industry . We expect that in the future vehicle-to-vehicle ( V2V ) technologies will help to reduce the risk of accidents by allowing powered two-wheelers to effectively communicate with other vehicles ”.
ACEM Secretary General Antonio Perlot said : “ There are more than 36 million motorcycles and mopeds on Europe ’ s roads , which help to save time and money for commuters , increase urban traffic fluidity and reduce congestion . “ Our 12th annual conference discussions clearly showed that motorcycling safety is a shared responsibility , and that it is essential
From left to the right : Antonio Avenoso - ETSC European Transport Safety Council ; Alisa Tiganj - European Commission , Cabinet of the European Commissioner for Transport ; Jacqueline Lacroix - DVR , German Road Safety Council ; Arjan Everink - KNMV , Royal Dutch Motorcyclists Association ; Stephan Schaller - ACEM President ; Antonio Perlot - ACEM Secretary General
that vehicle manufacturers , European and national administrations and users ’ organisations work together to achieve lasting safety improvements ”. ACEM is the professional body representing the interests of the L- category vehicle industry in Europe ( i . e . mopeds , motorcycles , tricycles , quadricycles ). ACEM members include 17 manufacturing companies as well as 17 national associations based in 14 European countries . About 156,300 jobs in the EU depend on the L- category industry . ACEM manufacturing members are : BMW Motorrad , Bombardier Recreational Products , Ducati Motor
Holding , Harley-Davidson , Honda Motors , Kawasaki Motors , KTM Motorrad , Kymco , MV Agusta , Peugeot Scooters , Piaggio Group , Polaris Industries , Renault , Royal Enfield , Suzuki , Triumph Motorcycles and Yamaha Motors . The German Road Safety Council ( DVR ) was founded in 1969 . It coordinates a wide range of activities for its 200 members and develops road safety programmes . Among the key issues that the DVR deals with are traffic engineering , traffic law , awarenessraising and traffic education . www . acem . eu www . dvr . de
Andreani Suspension World Academy
Italian Suspension specialist Andreani Group is organizing a new course that will be held on November 7th and 8th 2016 at their Italian headquarters , based just a few kilometres from the Misano Adriatico road race track . The course , in English , is dedicated to professional mechanics who want to improve and update their knowledge about street and off-road suspension set up . During the two-days course there will be theoretical , but also practical sessions , so that participants can personally try techniques and tools , including |
Andreani Group special machines , like the vacuum pump , the spring tester and so on . They will also learn how to rebuild , tune and adjust settings |
for all the best known brands of forks and shocks . The Andreani Group instructors are the same professional technicians who give assistance |
to the riders on the different tracks of World motorcycle championships . They will share their knowledge based on twenty years working side by side with factory teams and riders from all over the world . www . andreanigroup . com |
10 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2016