TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company acquires Engines Engineering as Bologna based R&D hub 

Indian Norton owner TVS Motor Company is to establish a Global Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Design & Engineering with their acquisition of Bologna based Engines Engineering S.p.A.(EE).

One of India's 'Big Five' PTW manufacturers, TVS is the last of the Indian 'majors' to grow deep R&D roots here in Europe. However, its targeting of a 100% equity ownership position in an established and internationally respected turnkey solution makes it a significant, creative and strategic move.

Sudarshan Venu, Chairman of TVS Motor Company.

Founded by Alberto Strazzari, Engines Engineering has been designing and making prototypes for OEM, MotoGP and other race teams and European and Worldwide customers since 1979.

TVS is paying € 5.05m ($5.9m) for the company in an all-cash deal; the most recently available data puts annual EE income at around € 11.32m ($13.24m). 

This is not the first time that EE has come under Indian Ownership. It was bought by Mahindra & Mahindra in 2008 but was sold back to the founder in 2012.

Commenting on the development, Sudarshan Venu, Chairman, TVS Motor Company, said "the establishment of the new Italian Global Centre of Excellence marks another milestone in strengthening our capabilities and accelerating our journey to reimagine mobility. 

"By combining the creativity and racing expertise of Engines Engineering with our engineering and design strengths, we are expanding our ability to deliver premium, connected, and electric vehicles that set new global benchmarks. 

"Importantly, this Centre of Excellence further augments Norton's capabilities, enabling it to advance its crafting of exceptional high-performance motorcycles that not only honour its iconic legacy but also elevate its future ambitions."

With this initiative, Venu says that TVS Motor "will be able to reduce product development cycles, enhance design flexibility, and expand its premium portfolio, including high-displacement motorcycles, advanced scooters, and new electric mobility platforms. 

Engines Engineering has been under the management of former technical lead Manfredi Fenici as CEO since June 2024.

FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship

Provisional 2026 WorldWCR schedule

The provisional calendar for the 2026 third season of FIM Women's Circuit Racing World Championship has six rounds and in the interests of 'spreading the gospel' continues to rotate venues to reach new fans. 

True to its goal of showcasing women's racing on the world stage, for 2026, two iconic circuits rejoin the schedule, returning to host WorldWCR after featuring in the inaugural season - adding fresh challenges for the riders and new stories for fans to follow. The pioneering single-make series features the Yamaha R7.

The season gets underway at the rollercoaster Autodromo Internacional do Algarve on the 27-29 March, one of two returning venues on the calendar. After Portimao, the Championship heads to the historic TT Circuit Assen on the 17-19 April. The visit to Hungary has an earlier date this season, across the 1-3 May, at the Balaton Park Circuit.

Then it's time for a trip to Italy as the Misano World Circuit "Marco Simoncelli" hosts WorldWCR again, which returns to the calendar for 2026, before Donnington Park in the UK from the 10-12 July. The season concludes at the Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto from the 16-18 October.

Spanish motorcycle registrations

Spain - Motorcycles January to October 2025 +11.68%

The motorcycle market in Spain continues lead Europe this year in market performance terms.

In Q4, 2024 there were many fewer regulation deadline-beating Euro 5/Euro 5+ pre-registrations than was the case elsewhere and, also unlike other 'Big Five' markets, demand for motorcycles and PTWs remains "robust".

As a result, the most recent data from ANESDOR, the motorcycle industry association in Spain (to September) show the motorcycle market at +11.68% (204,953 units). 

The last five months have been nothing short of excellent in new unit registration and sales terms Spain. June was +20.35% on the corresponding period of 2024 (24,908 units); July +25.78% (28,369 units); August +10.54% despite being prime vacation time (16,798 units); September was +14.87% (22,902 units) and October +20.56% (24,008 units registered).

In fact, all the last eight months (March to October 2025) were the best seen in Spain in new motorcycle registration terms since at least 2009.

In total PTW terms the Spanish market was +10.72% for the first 10 months of the year at 215,362 new units of all displacements registered and sold.

Honda remains market share leader YTD with a 22.8% slice of the action in Spain, ahead of Yamaha second (15.2%), Zontes third (8.4%), Voge fourth (6.8%) and Kymco fifth (5.9%). They are followed by BMW, SYM, Kawasaki, Piaggio and QJMotor.

The Yamaha NMAX 125 continues to be the best-selling model YTD (11,430 units/5.6% share), followed by the Honda PCX 125 (8,541/4.2% share), Zontes 368 G, Sym Symphony 125 and the Honda Forza 125 in fifth.

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Galfer

Galfer - R90 compliant 'Floatech Road' brake disc programme

Launched earlier this year, Galfer's 'Floatech Road' programme - "the new brake disc that brings the same technologies used in the MotoGP World Championship to the road for the first time. 

"After years of development and success in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, this innovation is now available to all motorcyclists who want to enjoy the thrill of sporty riding every day, with the same level of control, safety, and performance as professional riders."

Born in the racing world, Floatech Road quickly established itself as a winning technology, contributing to Ai Ogura and the MSI team's Moto2 championship title in 2024. Building on this experience, Galfer has optimised the race product for everyday road use. 

"The result is a brake disc that retains all the Racing DNA, while also offering comfort, performance, and durability, essential features for daily riders."

Compared to the race version, the Floatech Road iteration introduces a patented pin and washer joining system, first developed in 2022 in international competitions, which significantly reduces noise and vibrations, improves brake feel, and extends the system's lifespan. 

This solution allows the disc to 'float' in a controlled way, aligning perfectly with the brake pad. The result is described as a more precise response, with no noise, and less component wear.

The brake track of the disc has also been redesigned for road use, ensuring "progressive, stable, and consistent braking in any situation, from city traffic to winding mountain roads, even under high thermal loads."

Additional features include longer pad life, superior thermal resistance and consistent performance - even during the most intense heat created by repeated braking. 

The disc is ECE R90 certified, confirming its full compliance with European road safety standards.

The innovative track-to-hub joint design has a patented system that allows greater 'floatability' enabling freer wheel rotation and better braking system response. It also minimizes core wear, ensuring long-term stability and durability without increasing play over time.

INDUSTRIAS GALFER S.A.

www.galfer.eu

BS Battery

BS Battery - leveraging sponsorship with Aprilia Racing 

BS Battery gets it right where involvement with MotoGP is concerned - it's not only about the excitement of top-class racing, but they recognise its importance as a 'business accelerator', and its distributors and dealers benefit from how well they are able to 'work it' with its own partner, Aprilia Racing. 

"Thanks to our partnership with Aprilia Racing, we leverage exclusive Racing Experiences to support our distributors and partners" says Eva Castelain, Global Marketing Manager. "We create incentive programs, sales challenges, social media contests, and unique customer rewards. The passes we are able to award not just tickets, they are tools to build business, to engage networks, and to strengthen brand loyalty."

The Aprilia Racing x BS Battery hospitality experience spans three days - Friday to Sunday - with full access to the paddock, pitlane and box. Guests enjoy the Aprilia hospitality area with premium catering and, most importantly, the chance to enjoy the MotoGP experience from the inside."

The highlight is always the team-guided Aprilia Racing garage tour - "meeting the riders, stepping into the pitlane, and feeling the energy of mechanics at work transforms this from a race into an unforgettable memory.

"One of our recent Austrian dealers, invited through our Austrian distributor Schumoto, shared their experience at the Red Bull Ring (Spielberg) MotoGP in August:

"Dear BS Battery & Aprilia Team,

My dad and I had the honour of being invited as Special Guests on Saturday, and it truly turned into a day we'll never forget. Visiting the Aprilia garage and feeling so welcomed at Aprilia Hospitality made the day extra special. We could really feel the passion and effort you put into creating such a memorable experience. Thank you for making it such a perfect father-daughter memory!"

- Sophie & Josef, Austria 

In September, BS Battery hosted a group of Colombian dealers at the Catalan MotoGP. "Our distributor had organized a six-month Sales Challenge with local dealers, based on sales volume, and the winners were rewarded with an exclusive full-weekend experience with Aprilia Racing in Europe.

"The eight guests were welcomed by the BS Battery team, and discovered the paddock, visited the box and pitlane, and met the riders and team. They also had the chance to discover the city of Barcelona, guided by our team specially for the occasion. This was the first time we hosted clients traveling such a long distance for a full weekend, making it a truly unique and unforgettable experience for them".

Benjamin Sebban, CEO of BS Battery says: "Whether it's clients, partners, or special guests, our MotoGP experience goes beyond VIP tickets. We offer an insider's look into the world of racing, unique opportunities to connect with the team, and moments that turn into lifelong memories.

"This year, Aprilia delivered an incredible season - crowned with a well-deserved podium - and we were truly happy to celebrate this achievement together. Thank you to all our partners for their engagement at every race, and a special thanks to the Aprilia Racing Team for their outstanding hospitality."

www.bs-battery.com

Athena

Athena - 2T piston with racing inner dome

Athena has introduced its first 2T piston kit with a racing dome, a high-performance solution compatible with KTM Group (KTM, Husqvarna, GASGAS) 125 cc 2-stroke off-road bikes up to 2026.

This new kit is a real upgrade: more power, less friction and maximum durability over time - perfect for riders who want to push their 125 cc 2T to the limit without compromising on reliability or performance.

The flat truncated-conical head with 12° bevel maximises combustion efficiency by optimising the compression ratio and turbulence in the combustion chamber. Oil dots-coated walls reduce friction and improve lubrication, increasing piston life even under the most extreme off-road conditions and chromed steel rings ensure gas sealing and resistance to high temperatures.

The Cylinder Inner Dome optimises squish for maximum efficiency. The internal profile is designed to radically improve the squish - resulting in a more precise air-fuel mixture compression and faster, more consistent and responsive combustion.

The ultra-resistant bronze is a high-conductivity and thermally stable material that maintains its shape under stress, ensuring consistent and long-lasting performance in all conditions.

ATHENA

www.athena.eu

AIROH

AIROH ultralight TRR II

Having already started to make its mark in the 2025 TrialGP series, where Berta Abellan (TrialGP Women) and Ryon Land (Trial3) were crowned World Champions using it, the TRR II provides "lightness, protection and reliability."

Described as "not just a Trials helmet", the ECE 2206 approved TRR II stands out for its incredibly low weight – from just 940 g in the Forged Carbon version and from 970 g is the Composite Carbon version.

Available in two outer shells, TRR II provides "high levels of protection and superior comfort with a fit that is optimised to perfectly adapt to the shape of the head while the compact shell promotes balance and concentration.

"The design is bold, with sharp and modern lines that immediately communicate speed and precision. Nothing is left to chance - the peak, air intakes, rear extractors, everything is integrated into the shape of the shell to offer dynamic aesthetics and uncompromising functionality." 

The TRR II is equipped advanced AIROH technologies such as the ASN system (AIROH Sliding Net) to improve comfort, safety and ventilation, while the AMLS (AIROH Magnetic Lining System) allows quick and safe removal of the inner lining. 

The inner lining is breathable, hypoallergenic, washable and designed for intensive use and to ensure freshness even in the most extreme conditions. Ventilation is provided by front, top and rear vents, while the adjustable micrometric closure ensures practicality and tightness. 

Additional details include the anti-theft ring, AIROH AWC 2 and AWC 4 communication system ready and the top vents are provided with clear covers.

LOCATELLI S.P.A.

www.airoh.com