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Industry Getting Prepared for INTERMOT 2018 in Cologne, Germany

Preparations by Koelnmesse and the motorcycle & powersports community are picking up speed because in six months the gates to open for INTERMOT 2018 international motorcycle, scooter and e-bike fair.

The Three P’s Philosophy

In our Destination Dealer profile on FlatOut Motorsports this month, we talk to owner William Starkey about his “Three P’s” philosophy. Starkey says it’s based on an understanding of how retail and Internet sales combine for success.

MPN 2017 International Issue

In our second year covering the global motorcycle industry, things are not quite as rosy as they were at the end of 2016. Last year, more than a million motorcycles and scooters above 50cc were registered in European countries – a healthy 13.3% jump over 2015, according to Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland eV.

INTERMOT 2016 Breaks Records for Premiers, Exhibitors and Visitors

INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany last week broke all records to-date for its show performance. The international business and event trade fair for motorcycles and scooters presented around 40 premiers of the vehicle manufacturers.

Executive Interview with Ingo Riedeberger, INTERMOT’s Project Manager

We sat down with Ingo Riedeberger, Project Manager for INTERMOT. Ingo is essentially the head of show and all that goes on inside the Koelnmesse center biannually in early October. MPN: From a U.S. perspective, many in the industry previously viewed INTERMOT as a European market show. Do you think that perception has changed? IR:

Rizoma Introduces New Accessories for Triumph and Harley-Davidson at INTERMOT

After the Street Twin prelude, Rizoma has introduced brand new accessory lines for Bonneville T120 and Thruxton R. Following Rizoma’s style mantra and attention to detail, the Triumph Classic line features include a Clip-on Bar Kit, Headlight Fairing, Headlight Protection, Rider Peg Adapter with eccentric adjustment, and 3D brake and clutch adjustable levers, with the potential for a Remote

Cardo Launches ‘SMARTH’ Communications Systems for HJC Helmets at INTERMOT

The new Cardo SMARTH is the first ever motorcycle communication system especially designed for and recommended by HJC helmets, and features Cardo’s revolutionary DMC technology for ultimate group riding. Since introducing the ground-breaking DMC technology (Dynamic Meshwork Communication) in its flagship products – scala rider PACKTALK and SMARTPACK, Cardo has revolutionized group communication for bikers.

HJC Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Title Sponsorship of 2017 MotoGP French Grand Prix

Dorna Sports has announced HJC Helmets as the title sponsor of the 2017 Grand Prix de France, as the legendary 4.2km Bugatti Circuit hosts the world’s fastest motorcycle racing championship once again. The race weekend, set for May 2017, will therefore be named the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France. The title sponsor agreement sees HJC further

BMW Motorrad Introduces R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure at INTERMOT

Motivated by the response to the R nineT in 2013, the company unveiled the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure during INTERMOT’s Press Day on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  The two new motorcycles are the latest in BMW’s Heritage line. If one could choose a theme for all of the new model introductions it would be “Heritage.”

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