MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo Signs with HJC

For 2013, Lorenzo will compete in HJC's new RPHA 10 helmet. Joining him on the MotoGP grid will be Ben Spies, who has helped develop several HJC helmets, including the HJC RPHA 10, throughout his longstanding relationship with the company. A new RPHA 10 Lorenzo replica will also be available in spring 2013.

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Published: Jan 3, 2013

HJC has announced plans for 2013 rider sponsorship, and at the top of the list is 2012 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Lorenzo.

“We are very proud to sign Jorge Lorenzo for the 2013 season as well as our other top riders,” said George Hong, president of HJC America.

For 2013, Lorenzo will compete in HJC’s new RPHA 10 helmet. Joining him on the MotoGP grid will be Ben Spies, who has helped develop several HJC helmets, including the HJC RPHA 10, throughout his longstanding relationship with the company. A new RPHA 10 Lorenzo replica will also be available in spring 2013.

Here in the U.S., motocrosser Kyle Chisholm continues his relationship with HJC, wearing the HJC RPHA X that he helped develop. Freestyle legend Nate Adams will also wear the HJC RPHA X in FX events in 2013.

Race Winning Brands Transitioning to Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy

RWB aims to preserve the quality and reputation of its products.

By Meagan Kusek

Meagan Kusek is the editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News. Since 2016, she has been covering various aspects of the B2B automotive markets, including professional carwashes, auto dealerships, motorcycle/powersport dealerships and collision repair shops.

Published: Apr 19, 2024

Race Winning Brands (RWB) and its portfolio of brands (BoostLine Products, CORSA Performance, Dart Machinery, Diamond Racing, Haltech, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, MGP, PAC Racing Springs, ProX Racing Parts, Rekluse, RevMax Performance, Transmission Specialties, Trend Performance, Volant and Wiseco Performance Products) is announcing its transition to a Unilateral Retail Pricing Policy, reflecting its commitment to maintaining the quality and reputation of its products in the performance components industry. The implementation of Minimum Retail Price (MRP) for its portfolio of brands is aimed at addressing challenges such as counterfeit product sales, advertising and selling practices that focus solely on price.