Akrapovic: Always keen to tell the world about its quality control, materials and performance credentials, the Slovenian manufacturer recently completed a major investment in new durability testing technology. The durability tests required by contemporary emissions regulations have proved to be a difficult, time-consuming and expensive undertaking for exhaust manufacturers the world over. The company has added to its equipment list with a Durability Dyno that is specifically designed for the kind of mileage accumulation required by compliance standards and for advanced exhaust system development. The company says that it will still test on-road and at the track, but the fully autonomous 200 kW durability motorcycle chassis dyno has its own automated fuelling system, so there is no need to stop the bike and refuel it, allowing for extended runs to fully assess the durability of every exhaust. The bike is “ridden” by a fully automated robot with a throttle actuator developed in-house, meaning there is no need for a human rider on the bike. The dyno can run defined speed and load cycles to provide complete mileage accumulation. A full spectrum of cameras and sensors make a broad range of tests and analysis available, and it can be set to perform with wind speeds of up to 200 km/h; www.akrapovic.com
Moto Morini: Company President Ruggeromassimo Jannuzzelli’s holding company Autjann Srl has sold 100% of the share capital in Italian motorcycle brand Moto Morini to the Zhongneng Vehicle Group. The Jannuzzelli family took over ownership in 2015 and moved Moto Morini from Bologna Trivolzio, south of Milan, to a 3,500 sq m facility. Each Morini is assembled by hand, starting with its engine, and each model is built on request. Zhongneng is based in South West China and produces some 500,000 small cc scooters annually and makes engines for other manufacturers and its own Zhen Motor brand. Founder and President Chen Huanneng says he has “great plans” for the brand and that “it will remain on Italian soil”; www.motomorinimotorcycles.eu
Rieju: Jamie Masterman, the International Sales Manager for the Spanish manufacturer, told IDN “response to our 2019 new model updates has been excellent. They include custom versions of the Cafe Racer style Century 125, a new Marathon 125AC and the first glimpse of the new Tango series that will be available in multiple engine capacity versions”. In additional news, the company’s new Bosch powered NUUK electric two-wheel moto range is now finalised and in mass production, offering a wide range of zero exhaust emission machines for low emission conscious fleet and consumer buyers; www.riejumoto.com
SW-Motech: Recent new products include model-specific and selected universal fit accessories for the R 1250 GS, including luggage options such as removable PRO side carriers for its TRAX ADV aluminium cases, SysBag 30 with adapter plate or AERO ABS side cases, tank bag options and protector options such as crash bar, crash pads and engine guard, plus options for the popular Royal Enfield Himalayan; www.sw-motech.com
Termignoni: Last year the Predosa, Italy based specialist completed development of its highly anticipated system for the Panigale V4. The new project, known as 4USCITE, incorporates “all the essence and tradition of Termignoni design and represents a real revolution in the world of exhaust systems. Important chassis parts have been integrated to make up a one-of-a-kind kit”. The system has been split into two parts. The front cylinders feed the two lower exits, positioned on the right side and assimilated with the carbon half fairing thanks to a titanium flange. The rear cylinders flow into the two undertail exits, which blend with the Panigale tailpiece thanks to two lateral appendages in carbon. Evolution of its ‘UpMap’ tuning tool continues with an entire division of the company dedicated to the effort - involving 18 people, 15 months of research, 5 months of product development and 3,000 km of track testing. ‘UpMap’ connects to the diagnosis cable of the bike, and through an iOS and Android App allows the rider (or tuner) real time Smartphone access “to a universe of mappings that allows autonomous reprogramming of the ECU”; www.termignoni.it
Rotobox: It is more than 10 years since motorcycle racer, research and development engineer and CEO Gregor Bizjak set out to find how to make the lightest and strongest wheel – and the answer was a revolutionary three-component carbon-epoxy-steel composite and a newly developed production procedure. At EICMA the company presented its latest all-new size 17”x 8” Rear Boost Carbon wheel model for Ducati XDiavel applications with a “unique Rotobox design that yields maximum output for the motorcycle while significantly reducing its overall weight for top performance and achieving the lowest unsprung weight”. The company also officially announced the start of a collaboration with Pro-Bolt on a new upgrade for 2019 model wheels that come standard equipped with Pro-Bolt titanium hex head race spec bolts. It also launched its own custom build motorcycle named SPLICE – an eight-model programme of Yamaha WR450F custom builds that are “equipped with the most advanced motorcycle parts and technology that combine the two worlds of motocross and Supersport into a track-day inspired extreme Supermoto, that weighs in at just 119 kg of total wet weight; www.rotobox-moto.com
Govecs: The Munich headquartered electric vehicle manufacturer, based at a 4,000 sq m high-tech facility at Wroclaw (Breslau), was founded in 2009 by CEO Thomas Gruebel, VP Operations Nicholas Holdcraft and Gerald Vollnhals. Now able to make the proud claim of being the leading manufacturer of electric scooters and light electric motorcycles in Europe, the company employs more than 230 people, developing and building “pioneering solutions for urban mobility”. “Our success is based on our in-depth technical know-how, our innovative product ideas and our love of exceptional design”; www.govecs.com
Kappa: Recent new products from the Italian specialist brand include model-specific Honda X-ADV accessories such as top cases, a windscreen, hand protectors, radiator shield and model-specific supports and tools. The factory scooter frame allows the installation of both rear and side luggage racks, which makes it ideal for touring with a passenger, and Kappa offers a varied choice in terms of design, capacity and style. Their KD1156ST transparent windshield substitutes for the factory standard design, providing greater protection against the wind (65 x 40 cm; 13 cm higher), and the KHP1144 hand protectors in ABS for improved protection; www.kappamoto.com
Schuberth: Three “new generation” flip-up helmets – the C4 series – have been “consistently enhanced with redesigned concepts for fit and acoustics. Our specially developed Direct Fibre Processing method and the aerodynamics developed in our in-house wind tunnel make the CF Pro the quietest and most comfortable flip-up helmet that Schuberth has ever built”, according to CEO Jan Becker. Prepared for use with Sena SC1 and SC2 communication systems, the entry level in the series is the C4 Basic, with the top of the range C4 Pro Carbon featuring pre-installed communication technology; www.schuberth.com
National Cycle: Recent new windshield designs from the market-leading Maywood, Illinois based manufacturer include a choice of VStream windshield upgrades for Indian Chieftain and Roadmaster models from 2014-2018. Taking its name from its unique patented shape, the advanced “V” profile and dimensional contours of VStream windshields, which push the wind vortex out and away from the rider's helmet, result in a quieter and less turbulent riding environment. Made from tough, high- quality 4.5 mm Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate using National Cycle’s state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, the company says that they “provide outstanding clarity, impact strength and scratch resistance – unmatched by any windscreen maker worldwide. “Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate is the material of choice for serious motorcycle riders - it is 10 times more abrasion resistant than FMR hardcoated polycarbonate, and 30 times more than windscreens made from commonly used acrylic or “aircraft plastic”; www.nationalcycle.com
