'Rebel' new style brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Italian specialist CNC Racing says it has reinterpreted the shape of the front brake and clutch reservoirs with its new 'Rebel' line - "creating a shape that did not previously exist, an exclusive new product design that is in the CNC Racing tradition of innovation". The 'Rebel' is available in 12ml (43mm wide) and 25ml (53mm wide). Both are 52mm high, feature a secure fluid level window and are CNC machined from a solid single lightweight, high strength billet aluminium. Available in five colours (black, gold, red, blue and silver), each tank kit is provided with all the assembly accessories (brackets and three spouts with different angles) and mounted with three concealed screws “to preserve the clean lines and a sleek and elegant look”. CNC Racing, Italy, www.cncracing.it
X-PRO slip-ons and full systems
Giannelli has added a lightweight high-performance exhaust system for Aprilia’s 2015-2016 V4 1100 Factory.
Their X-PRO, a new exhaust range from Giannelli, is available as a slip-on silencer or as a full system. Built around a round-shaped silencer in NiChrom alloy with black finish and laser-etched Giannelli logo, it is street legal when used with its db-killer and is said to be “characterised by a perfect compound of minimal design and aggressive lines”.
Weighing just 1.3 kg, the silencer delivers very worthwhile power gains on an already impressive machine, has a mid-pipe for the original collectors and is one of a number of options Giannelli has for the Tuono V4, including ‘Ipersport’ titanium, with carbon and aluminium street legal slip-ons with carbon (or inox) end caps and mid-pipes for the original collectors.
GIANNELLI SILENCERS SPA
www.giannelli.com
Electronically adjustable exhausts for BMW GS series
The Jekill & Hyde Company, a leader in electronically adjustable exhaust systems, has expanded its product range to include the BMW Boxer models (in addition to Suzuki, Honda, Harley, Victory and Indian models).
The company says that "performance, design and sound were the focus of the development of the new system", and that there are two different designs to choose from - black or carbon look. The stainless steel slip-on mufflers are mounted on the original mounting points on the original manifold.
The rider has three different legal sound modes available, selectable using a handlebar-mounted switch - all 100% legal and EC/CH-tested.
The Travelling mode is quieter than the original, but maintains stock performance; the "dynamic" mode, with the valve open to 50%, is similar to the BMW exhaust system, but with a deeper sound and improved performance. In the Sport mode, with the valve wide open, the engine develops an increased performance and produces a deep and earthy Boxer sound.
The company says that their system is lighter than stock and that power gains of up to five percent can be gained in the Sport mode.
Fitments for the GS series are the first to be released, but a model-specific application for the R nineT will also be available soon.
THE JEKILL & HYDE COMPANY GmbH
www.jekillandhyde.de
Motorcycle registrations +8.1 percent in EU markets January – June 2016
The latest data released by ACEM (Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles), the Brussels based international motorcycle industry trade association, shows that motorcycle registrations in the EU were up by +8.1 percent for the first six months of this year.
A total of 544,870 motorcycles were registered between January and June 2016 (against 504,162 during the same period of 2015). Year-on-year motorcycle registrations increased in most key European markets, including Italy (116,985 units, +15.9%), Spain (73,323 units, +13.5%), the UK (61,859 units, +8.3%), Germany (100,749 units, +4.2%) and France (89,153 units, +1.7%).
A total of 679,777 powered two and three-wheelers were registered in EU markets during the first six months of 2016. This represents an increase of +5.5% compared to the 644,474 vehicles registered during the same period of 2015.
Registrations performed positively in most key markets, including Italy (129,616 units, +14.2%), Spain (80,878 units, +12.2%), UK (66,007 units, +7.4%), Germany (100,749 units, +4.2%) and in France (128,182 units, +0.6%).
A total of 134,907 mopeds were registered in EU markets during the first six months of 2016 (compared to 140,312 for the first six months of 2015). This represents a decrease of -3.9%. Moped registrations increased in the Netherlands (34,139 units, +4.2%) and Italy (12,631 units, +0.4%), but decreased in Austria (7,873 units, -1.1%), France (39,029 units, -1.8%) and Poland (12,515 units, -21.4%).
Yamaha Blue Core Tricity 155 to launch in September
Described as the second LMW (Leaning Multi Wheel) model in its “Growing World of Personal Mobility” strategy, Yamaha has announced a September European launch for the Tricity 155 - with a double front wheel, three-wheeled commuter equipped 155cc liquid-cooled “BLUE CORE” engine. As a global model being manufactured in Thailand, the commuter will then be released for sale in Japan, around Asia, and other countries in turn.
Developed around the concept of a “new standard City Commuter for greater range of mobility and pride of ownership”, the 155 follows the 2014 debut of Yamaha’s LMW technology with the Tricity 125.
The new model features “a combination of the BLUE CORE engine and Yamaha Motor’s proprietary LMW design to achieve both greater running performance and fuel efficiency, a newly designed frame with improved rigidity and expanded flat footboard areas to provide a more comfortable riding position, an expanded 23.5L under seat storage space, as well as an accessories compartment fitted with a DC power socket, a newly implemented parking brake and LED headlights and position lights, which create a high-quality feel”.
UK motorcycle registrations +8.37 percent for first six months
The latest data released by the motorcycle industry trade association in the UK (MCIA) shows that new motorcycle registrations for June were +7.38 percent at 13,190 units (the best June market performance since before 2009) and were +8.37 percent (61,363 units) for the first six months of 2016.
New moped registrations were essentially level with June 2015, but are down by -4.56 percent for the year-to-date (94,143 units).
Total PTW registrations were +6.92 percent in June (14,036 units) and +7.45 percent for the first six months of 2016 (at 65,506 units that is the best first half year in the UK since before 2009).
The Trail/Enduro, Scooter, Custom and Adventure Sports markets are the strongest growing sectors of the UK market so far this year, at +14.4 percent (3,253 units), +12.9 percent (12,789 units), +12.6 percent (5,503 units) and +11.8 percent (10,644 units) respectively.
The small displacement scooter market is -5.2 percent for the YTD (3,783 units). The largest market in the UK so far this year is for ‘Naked’ style bikes (18,001 units, +8.4 percent), but the traditionally strong UK Supersports market is -2.5 percent YTD at 7,364 units.
The highest selling model in the UK in June was Yamaha’s MT-10 (266 units), followed by the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (171 units). Market share leader in June was Honda (2,061 units sold), followed by Yamaha (1,852), Triumph (1,374), BMW (1,148) and Suzuki (1,099). The BMW R 1200 RS was the best-selling Sport/Tour model (100 units).
Win a KTM Duke 390 special with Dunlop and Parts Europe
Parts Europe has teamed up with Dunlop to offer dealers the chance to win a special edition KTM Duke 390 in their latest promotion.
Specially designed with graphics by Blackbird Racing, all dealers that bought more than 40 Dunlop tyres in the period from June 1st 2015 till May 31st 2016, or order 10 Dunlop tyres in the period from June 1st till October 30th 2016, participate automatically.
Dealers who already pre-qualified with the 12 month sales quantity of 40 tyres could improve their chances to win the KTM with every purchase of 10 Dunlop tyres in the same period. The bike, mounted Dunlop tyres and the shipping will be paid by Dunlop.
The winner will receive his Dunlop-Parts-Europe Duke at the EICMA fair in Milan and will be invited by Dunlop to join the fair and to stay one night in Milan. Dealers should check the news section of the Parts Europe website for further details.
www.partseurope.eu
