INTERMOT-MPN Welcome VIP Guests for Breakfast and Trade Day Tours
On Wednesday, during INTERMOT’s reserved day exclusively for industry professionals and dealers, the MPN team and show executives welcomed VIP guests for a breakfast meeting. INTERMOT and Motorcycle & Powersports News teamed up this year to offer an exclusive VIP package for INTERMOT 2016. Dealers and industry professionals who registered on MPN‘s website won an all-access pass, which included exclusive tours and
HJC Introduces New Marvel and Star Wars Themed Helmets
After touring HJC’s Vietnam factory earlier this year, we got a sneak peek at a few things maybe we weren’t supposed to see yet, but we kept it quiet until now. The Korean helmet manufacturer, HJC, knows that graphics are a big part of what sells helmets, and in some cases it is as important
Triumph Celebrates Record Year With Two Bonnevilles Unveiled at INTERMOT
Triumph has enjoyed a record year in 2016 with sales up 10% worldwide and U.S. growth up by 9% in part due to the success of last year’s redesigned Bonneville lineup. On Tuesday, Triumph followed up on the success of 2016 by unveilling two new Bonnevilles for 2017 at INTERMOT. The new Street Cup joins the
Honda Introduces New CBR1000RR SP, Retro Classic CB1100
Honda’s legendary CBR1000RR SP has undergone a major overhaul for the 2017 model year, with a 33 lb. weight reduction and 10 horsepower increase resulting in a 14% improvement in power-to-weight ratio, according to the company. First introduced overseas in 1992 (and in the U.S. shortly thereafter), Honda’s largest CBR has often been the the
Schuberth, Sena Announce Partnership to Create Communication Technology of the Future
In order to make communicating, telephoning, navigating and listening to music on a motorcycle even simpler, Schuberth is collaborating with Sena and its Bluetooth communication systems. The first Schuberth Systems developed in cooperation with Sena will be presented at INTERMOT. Schuberth has been a pacesetter when it comes to integrating wireless communication systems. The Magdeburg-based German helmet
‘International Night’ Returns to INTERMOT Tonight in Dealer’s Lounge
INTERMOT will once again host an “International Night” for distributors, VIP guests and other industry professionals. The event takes place on October 5th at 6 p.m. in the Dealer’s Lounge during the Trade Days before the show is opened to the general public. International Night is a one-of-a-kind event on the motorcycle industry calendar. It
INTERMOT 2016 Kicks Off With Exhibitor Participation Up 17 Percent
Norbert Barthle, Parlimentary Secretary of Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, began the joint press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 4 for INTERMOT/Koelnmesse and the IVM (German Motorcycle Industry Association) by saying that in Germany, every 400 Euro comes from those who work in or are associated with the motorcycle industry. Therefore it is important
Ducati Reveals New 2017 SuperSport
Sneak peeks at the Ducati 2017 range to include the all-new “Volcano Grey” for the Multistrada 1200 S and new technical upgrades for the Multistrada 2017 family Ducati previewed some of its latest developments for 2017 and took the wraps off the eagerly awaited SuperSport. The unveiling took place at the Ducati stand (Hall 8, Stand A42/50) on Tuesday,
Kawasaki Rolls Out Three New Models For INTERMOT’s Media Day
With the goal of introducing no less than twelve new models in the coming year, Kawasaki unveiled four more significant additions to its lineup on INTERMOT’s Media Day, Oct. 4. Unveiled by Kenji Tomida, president of Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), each machine reflected Kawasaki’s approach to the demands of European customers in a complex and ever-changing market.
Husqvarna VITPILEN 401 Concept Takes Home 2016 Clio Award
Husqvarna Motorcycles announced that KISKA GmbH, the Austrian design expertise behind the new Husqvarna Motorcycles VITPILEN 401 Concept has won a coveted Gold Clio Award. With the VITPILEN 401, KISKA has tapped into the more than a century-long tradition of Husqvarna Motorcycles to create a radical motorcycle format that captures a distinct progressive feel. KISKA was
Nearly 100 Bikes Entered in AMD World Championship at INTERMOT Customized
With nearly 100 custom bikes entered, registration is now closed for the 12th AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building. The AMD World Championship is regarded as the premier international Custom Motorcycle design and engineering competition in the world and a premier showcase for motorcycle craftsmanship and innovation. This year it is being staged as the main feature
Sena Introduces RideConnected App
Sena is unveiling their all new smartphone application, available for free for both iPhone and Android. The RideConnected App, compatible with all Sena devices, and is designed to allow you to communicate with fellow riders all over the world. Using your smartphone, you are no longer limited by range, and may talk to up to
