British performance and handling technology firm HM Quickshifter has announced SpeedMob as its U.S. importer and distributor. Known for their strain gauge based technology, Quick Shifters are available for all riders, from the top-level MotoGP Teams to the street enthusiast. Their top of the range HMSS GP system “uses intensive and very advanced mathematics and digital signal processing (DSP) to identify when the gears have fully engaged. This nullifies the requirement for kill times and not only ensures the shortest possible kill times between shifts, but also ensures the smoothest and safest gear changes possible regardless of the conditions, load, rpm or gearbox characteristics”.
Italian sportsbike parts and accessory specialist Bonamici Racing has announced a partnership with Aprilia Racing for the 2017 season to run in the WSBK Championship, SuperStock1000 Championship and Italian CIV SBK.
A new ‘plug in’ subsidy scheme for electric motorcycles in the UK has seen its first customers benefit from the incentive. Introduced by the UK Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) to increase the uptake of electric vehicles, the buyer of a Zero FXS (average range of 60 miles, top speed of 85mph) saw the price of his new bike reduced by £1,500 (or 20% of the total purchase cost).
The next edition of the BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2018 is going to be held in Mongolia, in central Asia, in the early summer of 2018.
Italian manufacturer Sidi is the official boots provider for Husqvarna Enduro, SuperEnduro and Extreme Enduro Team Riders. This two-year agreement will see all six Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro, SuperEnduro and Extreme Enduro team riders based in Europe wearing Sidi boots throughout their 2017 and 2018 racing campaigns.
French brakes manufacturer Beringer has appointed Frog Specialities Llc. as its exclusive U.S. importer and distributor.
