German motorcycle registrations

German motorcycle registrations +15% for 2016

The latest data released by the motorcycle trade association in Germany (IVM) shows new motorcycle registrations for 2016 up by +15.01 percent at 117,587 units – the best annual market performance in Germany since before 2008. 

As elsewhere, the December data is affected by OEs and their dealers pre-registering existing Euro 3 compliant inventory in advance of the new Euro 4 regulations becoming mandatory for all newly registered motorcycles in January 1st 2017 – something that has been seen in the data throughout Europe in the final weeks of 2016.
In total Powered Two-Wheeler terms (PTW) the German market was +14.81 percent for 2016 at 172,846 units – also the best German market performance since before 2008.
The top-selling motorcycle in Germany in 2016 was BMW’s all conquering R 1200 GS, with 6,932 units sold. Yamaha’s MT-07 was second (3,398 units), followed by the Kawasaki ER-6n (2,629 units), BMW’s R nineT (2,563 units), and Honda’s CRF 1000 ‘Africa Twin’ was the fifth most popular new motorcycle in Germany in 2016 (2,295).

BMW’s R 1200 GS was the top-selling motorcycle in Germany in 2016, with 6,932 units sold, helping power the Munich based company to leadership of their home motorcycle market

Yamaha’s MT-07 was the second best-selling bike in Germany in 2016 (3,398 units sold) as Yamaha took overall total PTW sales market leadership (14.06 percent share, 24,303 units sold)

With seven models in the list of the top-20 best sellers, it is no surprise that BMW is motorcycle market leader with 23,399 units sold there in 2016 for a 19.90 percent market share – although that is a tad down (in a growing market in Germany) from the 23.17 percent market share that sales of 23,690 units scored for them in 2015.
Yamaha is second with a 12.09 percent market share (14,217 units sold), but the really interesting news, especially where confirmation of the widespread and ongoing trend towards premium price larger displacement machines is concerned, is that Harley-Davidson have taken 3rd spot in the German motorcycle market with their sales of 13,096 units, earning an 11.14 percent market share – ahead of (in order) Honda, KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati and Triumph.
Harley’s success no doubt goes a long way to explaining why the ‘Chopper’ sector was Germany’s fastest growing motorcycle market sector by style of machine, being +29.36 percent over its 2015 importance to the market there with 16,175 units sold, in total accounting for 13.76 percent of the German market in 2016.

Harley-Davidson took third spot in Germany in motorcycle market share terms in 2016, with 13,096 units sold, scooping them an 11.14 percent share; their top seller was their
Softail Slim (1,643 units sold)

The largest market sector in Germany by machine style in 2016 were sportsbikes, 28.67 percent of the market (33,717 units), followed by Enduro bikes, 24.45 percent of the market (28,750 units), and so-called “Classical” bikes (traditional/naked) accounting for 21.40 percent of the German motorcycle market in 2016 (25,163 units).
In total market share terms (sales including all PTWs such as scooters and mopeds as well as motorcycles) Yamaha was “Top Dog” in Germany in 2016 taking a massively improved 14.06 percent market share (24,303 units sold), with BMW second (13.88 percent overall market share, 23,987 units sold) and Honda 3rd (11.64 percent, 20,113 units sold), followed by (in order) KTM, Harley-Davidson, Piaggio, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Ducati and Triumph.

Ducati

Ducati sales up in 2016

Ducati Motor Holding say it enjoyed further growth in 2016, delivering 55,451 motorcycles to customers globally - an increase of +1.2% compared to 2015 (54,809 bikes).

The United States remains Ducati's largest market,
with Italy +20%, Spain +38% and Germany +8% in 2016

“Ending the year of our 90th anniversary with yet another record is a source of immense pride and satisfaction”, said Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. “2016 was the seventh consecutive growth year for Ducati”. 

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: “The pattern of constant company growth seen these last seven years continues”

Ducati say the results had much to do with the addition of new motorcycles to the 2016 Ducati  range, for example, thanks to range additions, sales of Multistrada models were up by +16% compared to 2015.
“The renewed Hypermotard family enjoyed double-digit growth (+15%), while the new Ducati XDiavel received an equally warm welcome on the market, with sales topping 5,200.
“During its second year on international markets, the Ducati Scrambler brand extended its worldwide success: over 15,500 bikes were delivered, a result achieved thanks also to the introduction of the new Scrambler Sixty2.

Sales of Multistrada family models were +16 percent thanks to new models

Two new Scrambler models (this Desert Sled and a Cafe Racer styled Scrambler) and the two new Monsters are expected to help power further growth in 2017

Diavel sales topped 5,200 units

“In addition to a new sales record, 2016 saw consolidation of the considerable increase in volumes achieved in 2015, thanks also to the introduction of the Scrambler brand. This growth demonstrates the strength of both range and brand and, above all, the solid performance of the global sales network”, said Andrea Buzzoni, Global Sales and Marketing Director of Ducati Motor Holding. 

Andrea Buzzoni, Global Sales and Marketing Director Ducati: “Results on the Italian market were outstanding, with 20% growth”

“Results on the Italian market have been significant. Thanks to +20% growth in 2016 - and an excellent +84% over the two-year period 2015/2016 - Italy is again the second most important market, after the USA and ahead of Germany”.
The USA retained its position as Ducati’s biggest market, with customers receiving a total of 8,787 new bikes. On European markets, Ducati repeated the excellent progress of the previous year, with Italy (+20%), Spain (+38%) and Germany (+8%) doing especially well.
Beyond Europe, Ducati more than doubled its year-on-year sales (+120%) in China, in Brazil, bike deliveries increased by 36%, and in Argentina by a staggering 219%.
“The seven new models presented for 2017 allow Ducati to look to the future with even greater confidence and optimism, the company says. With the motto ‘More than Red – Evolution never stops’, the 2017 range is packed with all-new developments. ‘Red’ for passion, performance and racing. ‘More’ for an ever-expanding product range that includes more accessible, differentiated motorcycles and an unprecedented range of services.
“For 2017 the Monster family is being refreshed and extended with the arrival of the 1200 and the all-new 797. What’s more, already presented bikes include the new Multistrada 950, Ducati SuperSport and the exclusive 1299 Superleggera. Ducati Scrambler has launched two new bikes to extend the range of the new Ducati brand: the Cafe Racer and the Desert Sled”.
At this time, Ducati has 1,594 employees, a network of 783 sales and assistance centres and is present in 90 countries.

TecMate

OptiMate 3 now available as a multi-bank

The OptiMate 3 charger from TecMate was originally designed in 1994, but a process of continual updating has meant that it still retains all the features that made it so popular over 20 years ago, but with all the modern features that have become available since.
Now available as a multi-bank charger, those original features include the unique maintenance mode that works on sealed AGM and GEL as well as flooded batteries and allows 24-7-365 maintenance.
Tested by Honda Motor Company, they concluded that TecMate’s inter-active charge method of 30 minutes maintenance charging alternating with 30 minutes ‘rest’ (during which time the battery continues to be monitored) is ideal for all their lead-acid batteries.
The original self-discharge test remains, checking if that battery can hold more than 50% charge; warning the rider if not. Recognizing that it could well be the vehicle itself drawing the battery down, OptiMate continues to provide charge to the battery, to prevent it from being drained completely! 

The unique professional level ability to recover a sulphated battery that won’t accept and hold charge remains a key OptiMate feature, doing so automatically without any user intervention. At the same time ‘smart circuits’ are built in to prevent this feature kicking-in if vehicle wiring is detected - completely discharged batteries have the best chance of recovery if taken off the vehicle.
For dealers who want to prepare and keep batteries fresh for sale at the counter, or for customers with multiple vehicles, the Dual bank and Quad bank models offer great features and value for money, according to TecMate. Each bank works like an independent OptiMate 3 - you can even charge series-connected batteries as the banks are electrically isolated from each other. 
OptiMate 3 features are trusted by many OEMS, including the companies that globally co-brand this model, such as Honda, Triumph, Moose Utility Division and Drag Specialties.

TECMATE
www.tecmate.com

Hevik

'Identity Racer' winter gloves and 'Portland' jacket

 

Introduced by Italian specialist apparel brand Hevik at EICMA, these new, long winter gloves have a 100% waterproof membrane and thermal lining. They are water repellent treated, have contrasting leather inserts on the palm and the back of the hand, pleats, high-grade stitching and touchscreen- friendly tips on the fingers.

Also seen here, their 'Portland' wax cotton jacket is a new two-layer urban riding jacket with waterproof treated fabric and thermal lining.
Features include "an elegant look and extreme attention to riding details, such as the positioning of the pockets and waterproof front zips". The external structure is in cotton that has been soaked with a wax-based paraffin; it has an internal fixed waterproof membrane and a removable thermal layer, as well as strap adjusters at the hips and wrists. Closing is by a gasket-protected zip and buttons.
The standard version issue includes CE-approved protectors at the shoulders and elbows with pouch for optional back protector.

HEVIK S.r.l.
www.hevik.com

Pyramid Plastics

‘Extenda Fenda’ and hugger for Africa Twin

British parts, accessory and styling specialist Pyramid Plastics offer dealers worldwide access to one of the largest ranges of replacement and custom options on the market - from huggers and frame infill panels to fairing lower kits and belly pans.

However, they are perhaps best known for their unique ‘Extenda Fenda’ concept, an easy and inexpensive solution to protecting the front and back of the bike from road debris, making it easier to keep the bike clean and maintain after riding on wet and muddy terrain.
Seen here for Honda’s popular CRF 1000L, the Extenda Fenda is designed and manufactured specifically for this bike in strong, lightweight and durable ABS plastic, just like the hugger, which is hand-laid in fibreglass.
Available in black, white, red or carbon, all Pyramid designs are bespoke, precision-fit, model-specific solutions engineered to suit each individual motorcycle - the company has over 350 models of ‘Extenda Fenda’ and more than 15,000 items across the full Pyramid range available from inventory at any time.
Celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, the company ships worldwide to over 50 countries.

PYRAMID PLASTICS
www.pyramid-plastics.co.uk

Puig

Puig air-flow optimised touring and New Gen late-model naked bike screens

For long distance rides, Spanish manufacturer Puig has introduced an aerodynamically optimised, virtual wind tunnel designed, touring-specific screen series to minimise the windblast against the rider. These screens are said to raise the windblast by several centimetres, allowing the rider to keep in a more comfortable riding position.

The touring screen for the Ducati Monster 1200/R 2016 seen here is available in smoke, dark smoke, black, red and transparent finishes and is made in “resistant and durable” 3 mm “high-impact” acrylic. The design is TUV approved and features a rounded edge 3mm profile that doesn’t need a windshield trim to be used.

Also shown here, Puig’s “Retrovision” windshield, seen here for the 2016 Suzuki SV650, is said to be a unique new generation of model-specific windscreens specially designed for late-model naked bikes. Manufactured in 3 mm “high-impact” acrylic and available in a selection of colourways, it too has been engineered, tested and specified and is said to offer increased protection against windblast. 

PUIG HI-TECH PARTS
www.puig.tv

PBR

Titanium rear sprocket

PBR in Italy is offering this titanium rear sprocket for selected sports and street bike applications – identical to the sprocket supplied to the official Aprilia MotoGP and Superbike Championship racing teams. 

Precision-machined from titanium, not surprisingly PBR says “this rear sprocket is as good as it gets – it not only looks great, but it is extremely light, really strong and very durable”.

PBR SPROCKETS
www.pbr.it

Niemann+Frey

13” rim winter tyre

Have you ever tried to get winter tyres for 13” wheels? Sure, not an everyday requirement for all motorcycle dealers, but it’s one of those things that should you ever require them, and require them quickly – best of luck!
Unless that is you contact Krefeld, Germany specialist Niemann+Frey, because then you’ll be in luck. For models such as the Piaggio Porter and other 13” rims, the pure-race winter Portafour M + S tyre is equipped with the snowflake symbol and is a latest generation winter all-rounder, developed especially for light-truck models such as the Piaggio Porter.
A reliable tyre year-round, the Portafour M + S technology has been tailored to meet the demands of winter road surfaces, with excellent performance on a wet-cold track and high safety during driving on snow. Thanks to 3D lamella technology, improved driving stability is achieved by minimising block movements; reduced rolling resistance and abrasion ensure high efficiency. The radial steel belt carcass delivers the necessary high load carrying capacity, and the aquaplaning characteristics are very good thanks to an optimised footprint that also provides additional stability and better handling on wet and dry surfaces.
Niemann+Frey product manager and tyre mastermind Jens Engelking added that “it was important for us to close this gap in the market and to provide European customers and the trade with a good product, with good margins, while at the same time meeting the specialist requirements. The Sceed42Tyre Portafour M + S is produced in Europe, thus satisfying the highest quality requirements”. 

NIEMANN+FREY GmbH
www.niemann-frey.de

Italian motorcycle registrations

Italian motorcycle registrations +21.49 percent for 2016

According to the latest data released by ANCMA (the Milan based motorcycle industry trade association for Italy), new motorcycle registrations were up by 128.12 percent in December 2016, at 3,707 units as manufacturers and their dealers pre-register units in advance of statistical and regulatory cut-offs.

For the full year, motorcycle registrations in Italy were +21.49 percent at 75,936 units, a third straight year of growth.
In total PTW terms December registrations were +75.83 percent in Italy at 8,621 units and +13.26 percent for the full year at 193,814 units – also a third straight year of growth, the Italian market having fallen to 153,933 total PTW registrations in 2013.
Scooter registrations were +117.88 percent for 2016 at 117,814 units; the top sellers were Honda’s SH 125/150/300 series, achieving sales of 24,868 units between them, with Kymco’s Agility 125 R16 (4950 units) ahead of Piaggio’s Beverley 300 and Liberty 125 ABS in their home market (4,421 and 3,920 units respectively) and Yamaha’s TMax 500 (3,870 units).
The top selling motorcycle in Italy in 2016 was BMW’s R 1200 GS (3,329 units), followed by Honda’s Africa Twin (2,840 units); Yamaha’s MT-09 Tracer (2,609 units); Honda’s NC 750 X (2,355 units) and Ducati’s Scrambler 800 (2,264 units).
The Italian market is seeing the same trend towards middleweight motorcycles that is apparent right across Europe with the 751 – 1000cc sector the fastest growing, in percentage terms, at +20.83 percent (22,013 units).
Naked/”traditional” style bikes are the largest sector in Italy, with 26,387 new models sold (+23.26 percent), with Enduro style models being the fastest growing of the “major” sectors in styling terms (25,668 units/+31.49 percent); the sportsbike market in Italy was actually down a little (-0.88 percent) at 3,949 units; custom bikes were +12.3 percent in Italy in 2016 (6,923 units).

UK motorcycle registrations

UK motorcycle registrations + 13.52 percent for 2016

The latest data released by the MCIA, the motorcycle trade association in the UK, shows new motorcycle registrations + 13.52 percent for 2016 at 118,990 units – a fifth straight year of growth for the UK market and the best annual market performance since before 2008.

In total PTW terms the UK market was +11.86 percent for 2016 at 127,702 units – a third straight year of growth and also the highest annual market performance since before 2008.
As elsewhere in Europe, December “sales” were inflated by pre-end-of-year registrations of Euro 3 inventory before the new Euro 4 regulations took effect on January 1st.
New moped registrations in the UK were down by – 6.77 percent in 2016 at 8,712 units for the year, and scooter registrations were -6.8 percent for 2016 at 8,712 units.

LighTech

New LighTech accessories for Yamaha MT-10

During the recent EICMA show, leading Italian manufacturer LighTech unveiled a full line-up of aftermarket accessories for the popular Yamaha MT-10 (FZ-10), one of the best received naked sportsbike launches of recent years.

In line with its usual ultra-high quality product standards, these products were designed to both complement and extend the performance of this new bike model. Aesthetically these new accessories are designed to add class in a way that is sympathetic to the original MT-10 designer’s thinking, and are available in five colour choices -  black, cobalt blue, red, silver and gold.

Model-specific designs include adjustable rear-sets with LighTech’s Track-System technology (available in 3 versions), a license plate holder kit and Ergal screws kits (for fairings, engine and frame).
Available from LighTech’s universal fit programme are proven, durable and stylish passenger footpegs, chain adjusters, swingarm spools, aluminium mirrors (for legal street use also), gas caps, reservoir covers, brake and clutch levers in magnesium, carbon parts, frame sliders, aluminium engine covers, handlebar caps and more.
All LighTech aluminium parts are 100 percent CNC-machined from a solid block of high-grade, high-strength, lightweight aluminium.

LIGHTECH S.r.l.
www.lightech.it

National Cycle

VStream windscreens for Africa Twin

Maywood, Illinois based manufacturer National Cycle has just released its VStream windscreens in three sizes and tints for the popular Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin. 

VStream gets its name from its unique patented shape. The advanced ‘V’ profile and dimensional contours are designed to push the wind vortex out and away from the rider’s helmet – “resulting in a quieter and safer, less turbulent riding environment”.
Made from tough hard coated polycarbonate in National Cycle’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, polycarbonate is widely acknowledged as offering superior strength, protection and durability with a level of optical clarity and scratch resistance that is said to be “unmatched by any windscreen maker worldwide”. 

Indeed, National Cycle say their hard coated VStream windscreens are 30 times more scratch resistant and have 20 times greater crack and impact resistance than “other aftermarket windscreens on the market made from commonly used acrylic or “aircraft plastic”. All polycarbonate windscreens from National Cycle are protected by a 3-year warranty against breakage.

NATIONAL CYCLE INC.
www.nationalcycle.com

BC Battery Controller

Portable jump starter and powerbank

New in Italian manufacturer Forlettronica’s BC Battery Controller brand range is this K1200 portable jump starter and powerbank for motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and small/medium capacity cars.

For 12V battery voltages, and peak current of 400 AMP and powerbank of 12000 MAH, the company says it is “safe and easy to use, portable and with USB output (5V, 2.5A) to supply smartphones, tablets, GPS navigators and other devices”, and it also has 12V 1OA output to power any 12V device (tyre inflators, air compressors, refrigerators etc), and 19V, 3.5A output to charge notebooks and laptops.
Features include LED flashlight with SOS and strobe mode. The operating temperature is from -20 degrees C up to +60 degrees C, and it measures 16 x 7.5 x 2.8 cm, with a weight of 0.38 kg.

Alternatively, there is the K1200 AIR with a size of 13.5 x 7.6 x 1.4 cm and a weight of just 0.23 kg with a battery voltage of 12V, peak current 400 AMP and powerbank of 7500 MAH.
Also available is a patent-pending bike booster cable, a high temperature resistant cable for fast connection of a jump starter to a motorcycle battery, a connector with waterproof protective cap for fast jump start, strips for board installation and eyelets. It is rated to protection class IP 68 and has an integral electronic safety system.

FORELETTRONICA S.r.l.
www.batterycontroller.it

Orina

‘Houston’ winter gloves

German glove specialist Orina says that “this winter glove offers an unbeatable combination of high-quality materials. The 100% waterproof and breathable AquaDry membrane, combined with the anti-bacterially treated Thermax lining, is supplemented by Outlast material that absorbs the body heat and releases it only when needed, and an elasticated Neoprene cuff makes this glove the perfect gear for the cold season”.

Gel paddings, stretch panels on the thumb and back, material reinforcement and highly abrasion-resistant SuperFabric not only provide for comfort, but also protect vulnerable areas.
“Tested among 10 winter gloves from other brands by a renowned motorcycle magazine, the ‘Houston’ achieved one of the best results and offers a very good price/performance ratio”, says Orina.

ORINA BW GmbH
www.orina.de

Caberg

High-strength, lightweight Tri-comp ‘Freeride’

Italian helmet specialist Caberg reports “great interest from all around Europe” at EICMA in their stylish dual-shell size ‘Freeride’ Jet helmets – and especially in their new “urban contemporary” vintage and custom cross-over ‘Iron’ and ‘Rusty’ styles. 

Freeride carbon

Rusty

Iron

Manufactured in carbon, Kevlar and fiberglass, the small-sized shell dimensions have allowed Caberg to get the weight down to slightly above 800 gr. (with an even lighter 100 percent carbon version also available), so that it can easily fit under narrow seats.
Homologated to ECE 22.05, the small size still houses an impressive package of ergonomic rider comforts and refined Italian designed and made features such as the five rivets on the rim, the steel air intakes on the neck device, leather details, and the goggle holder with serigraphy (silk screen printing).
‘Freeride’ can be used either with the easy to install anti-scratch treated long, clear visor that is included in the box, or with Caberg’s separately available vintage goggles.
The removable and washable lining is made with breathable fabrics and leather details; the speaker space integrated under the liner means ‘Freeride’ can be ‘Bluetooth Just Speak S’ equipped. ‘Freeride’ helmets are made in Italy.

CABERG SpA
www.caberg-helm.com

EU motorcycle registrations

EU motorcycle registrations +8.3 percent for first 11 months of 2016

The latest data released by ACEM (the Brussels based international motorcycle trade association) shows new motorcycle registrations at +8.3 percent for the period January to November 2016, at 918,540 motorcycles (against 848,503 during the same period of 2015).

Year-on-year motorcycle registrations increased in all of the largest European markets, including Italy (+11.4%, 186,203 units), Spain (+12.2%, 139,118 units), UK (+8.5%, 109,715 units), Germany (+7%, 157,156 units) and France (+3.5%, 150,323 units).
In total PTW (Powered Two-Wheeler) terms, ACEM say that at least 1,209,006 powered two and three-wheelers were registered during the first 11 months of 2016 in the EU. This represents an increase of 5.4% compared to the 1,146,948 vehicles registered during the same period of 2015.
Registrations performed positively in all of the key European markets, including Italy (+9.8%, 209,147 units), Spain (+11.7%, 154,869 units), UK (+7.1%, 117,647 units), Germany (+4.7%, 186,519 units) and France (+2.1%, 232,715 units).
Moped registrations were -2.7% for the period to November 2016 at 290,466 units compared to 298,445 registered during the same period of 2015.
Moped registrations increased in Spain (+8.1%, 15,751 units) and the Netherlands (+3.4%, 64,618 units). They remained stable in France (-0.1%, 82,392 units,) but declined in Italy (-1.9%, 22,944 units), Germany (-6.1%, 29,363 units) and Poland (-14.1%, 23,255 units).

TecMate

OptiMate 3 now available as a multi-bank

The OptiMate 3 charger from TecMate was originally designed in 1994, but a process of continual updating has meant that it still retains all the features that made it so popular over 20 years ago, but with all the modern features that have become available since.
Now available as a multi-bank charger, those original features include the unique maintenance mode that works on sealed AGM and GEL as well as flooded batteries and allows 24-7-365 maintenance.
Tested by Honda Motor Company, they concluded that TecMate’s inter-active charge method of 30 minutes maintenance charging alternating with 30 minutes ‘rest’ (during which time the battery continues to be monitored) is ideal for all their lead-acid batteries.
The original self-discharge test remains, checking if that battery can hold more than 50% charge; warning the rider if not. Recognizing that it could well be the vehicle itself drawing the battery down, OptiMate continues to provide charge to the battery, to prevent it from being drained completely! 

The unique professional level ability to recover a sulphated battery that won’t accept and hold charge remains a key OptiMate feature, doing so automatically without any user intervention. At the same time ‘smart circuits’ are built in to prevent this feature kicking-in if vehicle wiring is detected - completely discharged batteries have the best chance of recovery if taken off the vehicle.
For dealers who want to prepare and keep batteries fresh for sale at the counter, or for customers with multiple vehicles, the Dual bank and Quad bank models offer great features and value for money, according to TecMate. Each bank works like an independent OptiMate 3 - you can even charge series-connected batteries as the banks are electrically isolated from each other. 
OptiMate 3 features are trusted by many OEMS, including the companies that globally co-brand this model, such as Honda, Triumph, Moose Utility Division and Drag Specialties.

TECMATE
www.tecmate.com

German motorcycle registrations

German motorcycle registrations +8.44 percent for period to November 2016

The latest data released by the IVM, the German motorcycle industry trade association, shows new motorcycle registrations at +8.44 percent (107,992 units) for the period from January to November 2016.

In total PTW (powered two-wheeler) terms the German market was +6.90 percent for the period to November 2016 at 155,859 new units registered – an already greater number than seen for the whole of 2015, marking a fourth straight year of growth in Germany and the best market performance for the period concerned since 2008.
The top selling model year-to-date in Germany was the BMW R 1200 GS (6,768 units), followed by Yamaha’s MT-07 (3,300 units), Kawasaki’s ER-6n, the BMW R nineT and Honda’s Africa Twin.
With 7 models in the Top 20, it is no surprise that BMW is market share leader in Germany, having sold 23,364 units for the period to November 2016 for a 14.99 percent market share (which is actually down by 0.95 percent in a growing market compared to the 16.18 percent market share (23,587 units) the company had at the same time in 2015.
Yamaha is in second place, followed by Honda, KTM (top seller was the 690 SMC) and Harley-Davidson (top seller was the Softail Slim).
Sportbikes still take the largest slice of the German market at 30.10 percent (32,501 units YTD), followed by Enduro style models (24.13 percent, 26,058 units), Classic/Naked style models (21.91 percent of the market at 23,663 units YTD) and “Choppers” the fourth largest sector (12.79 percent, 13,814 units YTD).

NEXX

X-COM equipped full-face helmet

Portuguese manufacturer NEXX say they are bringing high-end features to a lower price point full-face street helmet with the SX.100.
The ATR shell (Advanced Thermo Alloy Resin) touring and urban riding shell has been extensively wind tunnel tested to arrive at an aerodynamic shape that allows a relatively lightweight helmet with a sporty design to still have optimised stability and soundproofing at high speed.
The 3D formed interiors are fully removable and washable, anti-sweat and anti-allergic and made with X-Mart Dry fabrics. The removable and washable thick neck roll blocks air from entering under the helmet.
The SX.100's wide eye port offers an increased feeling of openness inside the helmet, and the visor is an optical class 1 anti-scratch prepared for use with a Pinlock fog-free lens; an internal sun visor is operated via a glove-friendly external button and is said to filter out 99% of UV light.
The SX.100 is equipped to accommodate NEXX Helmets’ X-COM system, developed in cooperation with the renowned Bluetooth specialist SENA. The helmet is ECE/22.05, DOT and NBR-7471:2001 approved and has two inlet and two exhaust air vents (Air Dynamic System).

NEXX Helmets, Portugal, www.nexx-helmets.com

LeoVince

New LeoVince GP Duals

It has been a big year for the LeoVince brand. Now under the ownership of Belgrove Sp. z o.o., LeoVince’s “near death” experience is now well behind them.

This past three years saw the company sell over 360,000 exhaust products, with revenues up by 21 percent. In 2016 the company introduced over 100 new products and applications, and now has over 600 active SKUs, 124 employees, a 23,000 sq m facility and sells to 38 countries through some 70 plus distributors.
As Marketing Manager Stefano Patelli said at EICMA, that is “hardly the statistics of a company that has closed down”. His remarks follow the well-document difficulties encountered three years ago by former brand owner Sito Group, but with four completely new lines launched in 2016 and 26 of Europe’s 30 top selling bikes covered, the future looks bright for one of the market’s favourite brands.

New products for 2017 include their ‘GP Duals’, initially available as slip-ons or as complete systems for selected BMW (R nineT), Ducati (Scrambler 800), Honda (CB 500 F / CBR 500 R), Kawasaki (Z800/E), Suzuki (SV 650 and GSR750) and Yamaha models (slip-ons for the MT10, complete systems for the MT-07/9 and XSR 700).
Manufactured entirely in AISI 304 stainless steel for durability with a temperature resistant metallic ceramic-based black paint with laser-cut LeoVince logo, these EU-approved ‘GP Duals’ are “easy to install thanks to the laser-cut muffler connection bracket”, according to the company.
Also seen here, LeoVince’s new ‘Classic Racer’ is designed for modern “urban racer” style models, and is a tribute to the cafe culture with its trumpet-shaped classic style combined with “LeoVince innovative materials and experience to give a unique retro look and unmistakable sound”.

Manufactured in AISI 304 stainless steel for durability, the new end cap has a brushed finish to add to its “retro vibe”. EU approved and easy to install, it is currently available as a slip-on for selected Moto Guzzi, Kawasaki and Triumph models.

LEOVINCE
www.leovince.com

Motorcycle registrations in Spain

Motorcycle registrations in Spain + 12.27 percent for January to November 2016

According to the latest data available from ANESDOR, the motorcycle industry trade association in Spain, new motorcycle registrations for the period January to November 2016 were up by +12.27 percent at 138,261 units – which is already above the 12-month total seen in 2015 and represents a 4th straight year of growth for the Spanish market, and the best annual market performance seen since before the market peak achieved in 2009.

As has been seen elsewhere in Europe, registrations in the final two or three months of 2016 do not necessarily reflect sales as manufacturers and their dealers advance-registered existing Euro 3 compliant inventory in advance of the December 31st cut-off – Euro 4 compliance became mandatory for all new motorcycle models throughout Europe effective January 1st 2017.
Moped registrations in Spain were +8.33 percent for the period to November 2016 at 15,821 units; total PTW (powered two-wheeler) registrations for the period were + 10.87 percent at 154,080 units.
Scooter sales were worth 88,192 units for the period to November 2016, some 64 percent of the market; the top-selling motorcycle YTD in Spain was Kawasaki’s Z 800 (2,802 units).
Honda is market share leader in Spain, taking 16.9 percent market share YTD (23,417 units); Yamaha is second (15 percent market share, 20,715 units); Kymco is third with a 13.7 percent market share; Piaggio fourth, and BMW fifth, followed by Kawasaki, Sym, Suzuki, Peugeot and KTM.
The December and full-year 2016 data for Spain will be released by ANESDOR in early February.