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  1. Get Ready to Ride with Indian Motorcycle’s 2022 Spring-Summer Apparel Collection

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    UNITED KINGDOM – Indian Motorcycle dealerships are ready to help you find your perfect fit with all-new Spring-Summer apparel arriving in dealerships now. Curated across three stylish collections; Heritage, Rogue and Moto, that can be mixed and matched to suit every rider’s wardrobe no matter what their riding style.

    Curated apparel collections to suit every rider:  Get Ready to Ride with Indian Motorcycle’s 2022 Spring-Summer Apparel Colle

    Heritage Collection – Reflecting the pioneering spirit of America’s First Motorcycle Company and tapping into our history of fine craftsmanship, the classic range is inspired by Indian Motorcycle’s rich heritage. Timeless design is combined with bold branding details, for the rider that wants to proudly identify themselves as an Indian Motorcycle owner or fan.

    Rogue Collection – Blacked-out style personifies the Rogue Collection. This range has been designed for the rider who wants simple, clean lines with subtle Indian Motorcycle branding in tones of black and grey.

    Moto Collection – A contemporary moto-fashion inspired range, designed for the rider who likes modern design, bold graphics and colours. The Moto Collection is inspired by street style and fits perfectly with our next generation of Indian Motorcycle riders.

    Indian Motorcycle know that their riders are as diverse as the motorcycles they ride, to cater for this the 2022 apparel collection features tailoring to fit a broad range of customers, with special attention to a choice of stylish comfortable fitments in women’s apparel.

    Men’s Fit – TheIndian Motorcycle Men’s collection offers two fit options: Modern Fit offers a tailored comfort fit with closer-fitting sleeves and shoulders, while Classic Fit is a roomy box-cut that’s comfortable for everyday riding.

    Women’s Fit – Women shopping for Indian Motorcycle clothing have three fit options: Close Fit is designed with added stretch that flatters the contours of the body. Classic Fit offers a more versatile traditional cut, while Relaxed Fit provides a loose fit option for ultimate comfort.

    Find out more about the 2022 Spring-Summer collection by contacting your local dealer or visiting

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    www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk

    ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
    Indian Motorcycle is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivalled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion are reignited under new brand stewardship. To learn more, please visit www.indianmotorcycle.co.uk

    INDIAN and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE are registered trademarks of Indian Motorcycle International, LLC. Always wear a helmet, protective clothing and eyewear and insist your passenger does the same. Ride within the limits of the law and your own abilities. Read, understand, and follow your owner’s manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  2. High-tech motorcycle boots Touratech Destino Ultimate GTX

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    Take the comfort of a touring boot, the safety of a sports boot and the robustness of an MX boot – the result is the Touratech Destino Ultimate GTX. This unique motorcycle boot, developed by the clothing specialists at REV’IT!, combines innovative technologies in a completely new concept.
    In keeping with the innovative technologies, the unmistakable design of this high-end boot skilfully combines the look and feel of state-of-the-art materials with the design language of classic offroad boots.

    Protection and mobility
    Maximum protection for offroad use is provided by the Dynamic Support Frame (DSF) with its three components: calf support, heel cup and stability frame. Overstretching of muscles and tendons is effectively prevented by this ingenious design, while the integrated joint guarantees optimal mobility.
    To also protect the foot from impacts, the DSF cooperates closely with the reinforced toe area, the SEESOFT™ protector insert in the tongue, and the shin plate.

    BOA Fit closure system: Robustness and comfort
    The BOA Fit system opens up a new dimension in closure convenience. This innovative lacing technology combines the perfect fit of the boot with extremely fast closing and opening. Just press the button to activate, turn it until the boot fits perfectly - and then simply pull the button up to release.
    The BOA Fit closure system is characterised by its extraordinary robustness, which makes it the superior solution even for tough offroad use. The entire lacing area is also covered so that dust and mud are effectively kept out.

    Specially developed Vibram sole
    The Apex® sole, developed together with Vibram, offers functionality and comfort not only when riding but also when walking. It has different zones to fulfil different requirements. One area is specifically optimised for operating the foot brake lever, while another is responsible for providing strength and still others ensure the best possible walking comfort.

    Waterproof thanks to Gore-Tex
    Under the intelligent upper material mix of high-strength SuperFabric®, robust Omega leather, and supple nubuck, a Gore-Tex membrane guarantees absolute waterproofness with simultaneous breathability.
    The microfibre lining, which ensures rapid moisture transport, also makes an important contribution to a pleasant foot climate.
    The OrthoLite® X40 insole made of open-pored PU foam combines high cushioning values with the best breathability and can be washed when necessary.
    Made in Europe, this premium Touratech Destino Ultimate GTX boot is certified to the highest possible level for motorcycle protective equipment EN 13634:2017 Level 2.
    The Destino Ultimate GTX is available in nine sizes from 39 to 47 at Touratech support points and in the online shop.

     

    www.touratech.com

     

  3. Touratech wins the Best Brand Award 2022

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    This year, the MOTORRAD magazine has once again presented its traditional Best Brand Awards. Touratech won this prestigious award in the "Accessories / Conversions" class with a clear lead. And not for the first time.

    The Best Brand Award is the most important consumer award in the motorcycle industry. Every year since 2006, the MOTORRAD magazine has asked its readers to vote for the best brands in the motorcycle accessories sector. This prestigious prize is awarded in 22 categories, with over 50,000 readers taking part in the voting.

    Always out there in front: Touratech. The accessory specialists from the Black Forest have won a total of 23 awards in the categories of luggage systems, tank bags, conversions, customising, attachments and seats over the last 17 years, making Touratech one of the most successful brands on the market.

    And this year as well, Touratech was able to impress the motorcycle-enthusiastic readers with the high quality of the products made in Niedereschach. Touratech won the award in the hotly contested "accessories / conversions" segment. "It is particularly pleasing that we were able to carve out a five percent lead over the runner-up this year," explains Touratech CMO Martin Wickert, not without pride. "Through this, we have once again proven our expertise in motorcycle conversions and brought the award in the "conversions" class to Niedereschach for the tenth time".

    This renewed success is due to the boundless passion that over 350 employees at the Niedereschach location put into the development and manufacture of Touratech products – and, of course, to the readers of the MOTORRAD magazine, who, like countless motorcycle travellers worldwide, trust in Touratech brand products.

    "We would like to express our sincere thanks to the readers of the MOTORRAD magazine – as well as to our loyal customers – for the great trust they place in our products," says Martin Wickert. "This important award shows that the motorcycle scene shares our enthusiasm for our products."
    And they are not the only ones: numerous motorcycle manufacturers such as BMW, KTM and Husqvarna also opt for the legendary Touratech quality and have products for their original accessories programme manufactured by Touratech.

    To be able to offer customers maximum advice and service, Touratech is further expanding its sales structure. In addition to eight locations in Germany and direct sales in numerous European countries, more than 50 partners worldwide form a reliable network of contact points for motorcycle travellers.

    Thank you!

     

    www.touratech.com

     

  4. Enginehawk celebrates first year of revolution

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    The British challenger disrupting the world of motorcycle clothing.

    Created by the founders of Ruroc Helmets, Enginehawk is a British born brand with a clear mission to revolutionise the motorcycle industry and redefine traditional motorcycle wear.  Enginehawk celebrates first year of revolution

    Celebrating one year since the brand’s inception, Enginehawk has been born from a foundation of safety, but has been built with a revolutionary flair for functionality and style, alongside its unique community-based approach to research and development.

    With a disruptive mindset to push the boundaries on what motorcycle clothing can be, Enginehawk is made up of a combination of the best engineering minds from motorsport and the most creative designers and garment technicians from the fashion industry. This combined with the community-based ‘Taskforce’ initiative, sees real riders and customers play an active role in the development of every garment, from the very start.

    James Kent, Design Director at Enginehawk, said: “When we started Enginehawk, there were really only two options in our market; stylish clothing that lacked adequate protection for riding, or proper motorcycle clothing that lacked everyday style. That’s the gap we aspire to fill, we want to blend that line between riding gear and everyday clothing, focussing on ‘Ride and Wear’ jackets first and foremost. Our ultimate mission with Enginehawk is to create something that you forget you’re wearing – whether that’s on or off the bike.

    “Joining the Ruroc team was a dream because I love function over fashion. Most manufacturers will take inspiration from a certain style or something that’s been iconic to them, and then they work to incorporate that functionality to suit their audience. Not here. We start at understanding the core functionality of being a motorcyclist, how they’re moving and what their requirements are, then the design process takes place.”

    RE-DEFINING THE INDUSTRY BENCHMARK FOR QUALITY

    Inspired by its riders, Enginehawk’s core beliefs and values lie within its meticulous design process to create a product with unquestionable quality. From pinned-down collars that avoid flapping and heavy-duty zippers, to welded thermal properties and careful consideration to sleeve zip placement to avoid scratching the fuel tank – and it doesn’t stop there. The same discipline is instilled in Enginehawk’s partners: The very basics of every item are detailed with care, right down to every button being precisely aligned with the embossed logo at the same angle, every time.

    Many manufacturers design using computer-aided design (CAD) technology to achieve precision and clean-cut visualisation from the offset. At Enginehawk however, every seam is created freehand to sit on the natural contours of the body, allowing for a precise, tailored finish with a free-flowing shape that’s true to how we really ride on the bike and our position on the bike, and every detail has a specific purpose to aid comfort, refine the fit or accentuate features.

    What started with just three jacket designs at the start of 2021 has expanded into a full line-up of leather and textile apparel, all with that same attention to detail.

    “As the excitement started building for this new brand, more and more ideas started flowing,” continued James. “But regardless of whether it’s one million or just one product, we will always put blood, sweat and passion into every design to get things right from the start. If we’re not proud of the product once it’s designed, it won’t get made.

    “Even down to the unboxing experience; we want our customers to receive the product with a level of anticipation that echoes how much we love our products, so we made sure this process reflects that same level of quality and feel, amplifying the online purchase experience.”

    DUTY TO PROTECT

    The very essence of motorcycle clothing is to save lives, which is why every Enginehawk product is fully approved in compliance with CE and CA certifications and is made with the highest grade materials that are abrasion- and tear-resistant, proven to hold up in a slide. Partnering with SAS-TEC, an innovative producer of body armour, all Enginehawk products come with CE-Level 1 elbow, shoulder and back protectors as standard, with the option to be upgraded to Level 2 armour.

    DRIVEN BY COMMUNITY

    Aiming to bridge the gap between what it makes and what riders want, Enginehawk has built a highly engaged community of riders to listen to and learn from, making its product truly ‘rider-first’. Introducing TASKFORCE: The invitation-only group of real-life riders that, together, have built Enginehawk to what it is today.

    Playing an integral role in product development, Taskforce Echo Hotel has been live since February 2021 and started with 3,000 riders that all signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in order to be a part of something from the very start, providing their feedback and input on key decisions that shape every new Enginehawk product. Now, one year later, Taskforce Echo Hotel has nearly 25,000 active members that help to make Enginehawk products even better, shaping the future of the brand and continuing to revolutionise the world of motorcycle apparel.

     

    Enginehawk celebrates first year of revolution, red jacket

  5. Mitas introduces a new version of the popular SW-07 SPEEDWAY tyre

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    Mitas introduces a new version of the SW-07 SPEEDWAY tyre, one of the tyres most commonly used by speedway racers all over the world. The most advanced speedway tyre Mitas has ever made, it is specifically designed for the highest level of competitive speedway racing.

    Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President Two Wheels at Trelleborg Wheel Systems, says: “The introduction of the new Mitas SW-07 SPEEDWAY tyre represents our continuous commitment to supporting all our riders with the perfect product in any challenge they have to face. We can’t wait for speedway racers to start using this new version and are sure that it will help them to achieve amazing results. We are proud that the development was supported by many top speedway racers. A special thanks to all the racers with whom we have been working closely during the development stages.”