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Cagiva will be reborn as an electric motorcycle brand by 2021

Motorcycle Brand

Cagiva started making gasoline motorcycles in 1978. Famous for her achievements in motorsport and of course the sportswoman Mito has many fans all over the world. However, the company has gone through various ownership and restructuring, and the last motorcycle was launched in 2012 under the ownership of MV Agusta.

The electric Cagiva

Sources say MV Agusta is bringing Cagiva back to build electric motorcycles. Therefore, this plan aims to increase its sales target from around 3,000 units to 25,000 units.

Thanks to this plan, Cagiva will be reborn as an “electric urban mobility†brand by 2021. The new Cagiva will manufacture electric motorcycles for city driving. While the plan also includes pushing MV Agusta to enter the electric motorcycle market according to CEO Timur Sardarov.

As quoted by Riders Drivemag, “Cagiva production will resume next year, no later than early 2021, and will be dedicated to electric urban mobility,” Sardarov told Motociclismo.

“But we won’t make scooters, they will be motorcycles. Easy to drive and below 4kW, because at the moment no one who produces above this threshold can generate profits. In 6 or 7 years, it will probably be possible to achieve the benefit with vehicles equivalent to 350cc, â€added Sardarov.

In terms of product design and specification, we can’t wait to see what MV Agusta has to offer. With their recent announcements on their latest product line and their partnership with Chinese automaker Loncin. MV Agusta will undoubtedly embark on its game in the years to come.

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VOGE ER10

Previously, under Loncin’s premium line, VOGE, Loncin unveiled the VOGE ER 10 at EICMA 2019 in Milan. The ER10 is an electric motorbike that can be used on the motorway for use in the city. Could the new Cagiva look like the ER10? We will wait and see what MV Agusta deploys in the years to come!

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Cagiva is reborn as an electric motorcycle brand with affordable small bikes

Motorcycle Brand

The famous Italian motorcycle brand Cagiva looks set to make a comeback with a new range of motorcycles. Except unlike its classic gasoline models, Cagiva is reborn as an electric motorcycle company.

Founded in 1978, Cagiva originally focused on gasoline off-road motorcycles.

The brand has expanded its offering over time and the company has undergone various restructurings and changes in ownership.

The last Cagiva motorcycles rolled off the chain in 2012 when the company was owned by parent company MV Agusta.

MV Agusta had gone through his own series of financial hurdles, but now appears to be back on solid footing. With sales taking off, MV Agusta is now looking towards an electric future. And he plans to revamp the Cagiva brand to make it happen.

As MV Agusta first announced its aspirations to breathe new (and electric) life into Cagiva in 2018 with an accelerated schedule, the company has updated its plans and says the time is right. Over the next 12 months, Cagiva plans to launch its first electric motorcycle.

But don’t expect to see a fat electric sports bike like MV Agusta’s Italian cousin Energica. Instead, Cagiva is focusing on smaller electric motorcycles in the 4 kW (5.3 hp) range. I have long been a supporter of those electric motorcycles which bridge the gap between e-bikes and e-sports bikes.

Cagiva is expected to produce light electric motorcycles, perhaps similar to this Sur Ron Light Bee

So far, no one has seen an electric Cagiva model and there are no images or renderings yet to show what Cagiva is working on. But according to Canadian Automotive Guide, Cagiva’s parent company MV Agusta is teaming up with Chinese motorcycle company Loncin to build a new 350cc gasoline motorcycle.

While that might not mean much to electric motorcycle fans like us, consider this: Loncin recently showcased an impressive electric motorcycle produced under its premium subsidiary VOGE. The ER 10 electric motorcycle, with which we got closer at EICMA 2019 in Milan, perfectly matches what Cagiva is looking for: a light and low-power electric motorcycle in the equivalent range of 150 to 250 cm3.

At a top speed of 100 km / h (62 mph), the VOGE ER 10 sits somewhere between highway-compatible electric motorcycles like the entire Zero lineup and smaller electric motorcycles designed just for city commuting.

The VOGE ER 10’s liquid-cooled, 6 kW (8 hp) mid-drive, swingarm mounted motor of the VOGE ER 10 actually peaks at a higher power output and should be sufficient for sporty acceleration, especially on a bike that doesn’t. weighs only 115 kg (250 lbs).

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The VOGE ER 10 electric motorcycle, from a Loncin subsidiary

And as if this story didn’t have enough layers already, we can take this a step further. The VOGE ER 10 is actually based on the Sur Ron White Ghost, an electric motorcycle design created by Sur Ron in 2018, but never released to the market. As the story unfolds, Loncin bought the rights to the White Ghost and used it to produce his first electric motorcycle under the VOGE brand.

All this to say that an electric motorcycle designed by a Chinese startup that could be produced by a premium Chinese subsidiary of a larger Chinese motorcycle company could serve as the basis for the first electric motorcycle produced by an Italian motorcycle brand revamped under the leadership of a larger Italian motorcycle maker who hopes to compete with a next wave of smaller Asian electric motorcycles. * Stop for the air *

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The motorcycle business moves from Meriden to Plainville

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PLAINVILLE – A local trio went from riding dirt bikes in the woods to opening a small motorcycle shop, which has now grown into a full-fledged dealership with hundreds of used bikes filling the old one Parsons Buick Company home on East Street.

“It started with 20 motorcycles in Meriden and we kind of built it to have 250 in stock in a 20,000 square foot building. So we’re very excited about the possibilities of having room to grow.” said Justin Manafort, co-owner of Powerhouse Motorsports, formerly located on South Broad Street (Route 5) in Meriden.

Manafort would like the store to become a ‘used motorcycle superstore’ – a place where newcomers to the sport can get started and experienced riders can trade in a bike to try out a new one.

“If you were looking for a specific type of motorcycle… we would have all the different makes, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, so you can compare them,†he said.

Motorsports opened at 55 S. Broad St. in Meriden around 2014. Manafort opened with longtime partners and buddies Marc Buck and Erik MacLaren. With business resumption and lack of space, they moved to a vacant Buick dealership at 151 East Street late last year.

State Representative William Petit Jr., who presented Manafort with a General Assembly proclamation in a recent ribbon cutting, praised the partners for bringing the closed concession back to life.

“It’s such a wonderful addition,†said Petit. “… It’s great to have a new business in this space.

Browsing through the rows of motorcycles on the reserve, Buck said customers can get a feel for the motorcycle they’re looking for.

“You might have done a lot of research on a motorcycle, but when you come in and see a lot of others in the same style, it allows you to really dial in what you like,†he said. .

Motorsport is not Manafort’s first foray into the motorcycle industry. In the mid-90s, he opened Performance Cycle Engineering, a store focused on building custom motorcycles and service bikes. He left the company after a few years to devote himself to the family business Manafort Brothers Inc.

“We have always ridden motorcycles so we have always had a passion for the industry and just being able to come back to buying, selling and working on bikes was exciting,†he said. .

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BMW names Hill Holliday Creative AOR for motorcycle industry

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BMW assigned its creative US Motorrad account to Hill Holliday.

The IPG store will compete for the social and digital position of the automotive brand as its creative AOR for the motorcycle industry in America.

The account is said to be worth around $ 1 million in agency fees, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

MC Saatchi was the incumbent.

Roth consulting firm Ryan Hayes led the pitch, which began in August.

Other agencies vying for the company include Colle McVoy, The Via Agency and Pereira O’Dell, who currently runs BMW’s Mini business.

This follows a turbulent start to the year for Hill Holliday, who reportedly cut 2% of its staff in Boston and New York City following the loss of the AOR from Planet Fitness. The business landed in Barkley.

BMW, a motorcycle market leader in most parts of the world except the United States, seeks to overtake the American Harley Davidson icon.

Total sales of motorcycles in the United States fell 3% in 2018, according to McD. Harley Davidson reportedly suffered a unit loss of more than 10 percent last year.

Figures of Statistical suggest that some 472,000 bikes were purchased across America in 2017, up from around one million in 2007.

The most popular motorcycle states in the United States are Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Globally, BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2018 than ever before, moving a total of 165,566 vehicles.

The large European markets and the United States have largely contributed to its success. France moved 16,615 units, Italy sold 14,110 units, Spain ticked 11,124 units and the United States sold 13,842 units.

Earlier this month, BMW unveiled its Motorrad Heritage Collection 2020 which features new clothing such as leather jackets and boots.

Hill Holliday and Roth spokesperson Ryan Hayes referred the comment to BMW. MC Saatchi and BMW have yet to respond to a request for comment.

Exclusive! Cleveland Cyclewerks Closes Motorcycle Business in India

Motorcycle Business

Cleveland Motorcycles hit the Indian full-gun market at Auto Expo 2018. The company’s motorcycles, the Ace and Misfit, looked like a mix of neo-retro jammers and cafe racers. Nevertheless, the prices of the motorcycles were also announced and the company also started to create dealerships. They had a 16,000 square foot assembly center in Pune. However, things took a turn for the worse once ABS standards came into effect. We bring you all the details.

About Cleveland Cyclewerks and their operations

Cleveland Cyclewerks is known for its customizable motorcycles. The company does not have a rich history as it was only founded in 2009 by a group of friends. The foundation was simple. Use low cost facilities in China and Taiwan, borrow chassis from other motorcycle manufacturers, and primarily use Honda engines. It worked for Cleveland as most of the local branches import the motorcycles and then sell them. In India, however, Cleveland has partnered with Laish-Madison Motorwerks Private Limited. The latter has a good experience, it seems, with two-wheelers. In India, the motorcycles arrived as CKD kits. This was the first time Cleveland Cyclewerks (CCW) had performed CKDs. There was only a five percent localization and that was through the tires, wiring, etc. Laish-Madison’s Pranav Desai was the CEO of Cleveland Cyclewerks India.

Launch process

Cleveland, as we discussed earlier, launched its products at Auto Expo 2018. This gave them leeway against new mandatory safety regulations. The standards dictated that a new motorcycle with a displacement of more than 125 cc, after April 2019, should have ABS. Cleveland at that time said they had ABS products in the pipeline and the Ace as well as the Misfit would gain that technology. The lack of ABS, Cleveland said, has allowed the automaker to price the motorcycles competitively. At Rs 2.23 lakh, a single cylinder motorcycle from an unknown manufacturer was doomed from the start. In addition, the 229 cc engine was air-cooled and produced a meager power of 15.4 hp and 16 Nm. Namely, the Yamaha R15 with a 150 cc core produced more power, offered more electronics and was much cheaper.

CCW started with a dealership in Mumbai. This dealer was in Vashi. CCW intended to open 100 concessions by the end of 2018, with the initial plan being four.

What is happening now?

Currently there are no operational CCW dealers in India. An informed source says reservations were meager, the bikes were of poor quality and were never updated with ABS. This means that they could not be sold once the safety standards come into effect. The Pune plant was also barely functional and the source says it was more of a bare base unit. The factory closed its doors almost eight months ago. Our source confirmed that many employees were also asked to leave without notice. We tried to contact Cleveland India to find out more about this, but received no response.

And after?

Although there is no official announcement, the Indian website of CCW is now gone. Even the global website has an “Invest†banner at the top and it takes you to another page that will provide details. It appears that CCW, as the source also confirmed, is no longer operational in India. If you brought one of the motorcycles from CCW, we don’t know how things will turn out for you in terms of service.

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Bikes from ‘On Any Sunday’ director Vincents gear up for Bonhams motorcycle sale

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Ten Vincent HRD motorcycles, including several “barn finds” rescued from a warehouse in the Midwest, will be among the motorcycles offered on October 5 at the Bonhams auction at the Barber Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama.

The sale, held during the Birmingham Vintage Festival, will also include a pair of dirt bikes with the ownership of famous motorcycles, once owned and ridden by Bruce Brown, director of the iconic motorcycle documentary. Any Sunday.

Brown’s motorcycles are a 1967 Triumph Tiger Cub and a 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross.

The 1967 Triumph Tiger Cub has a historic pedigree

“The Triumph was Brown’s first real motorcycle (he traded in his Honda scooter to help with the purchase) and it opened the door to a friendship with Steve McQueen, which led to the creation of Any Sunday, ” Bonhams said in a press release. “You could say that this bike was the catalyst for the production of the greatest motorcycle documentary ever made.

“In addition, it is in its original, unrestored condition, with matching numbers and low mileage.

The Husqvarna has a direct connection to the film, notes Bonhams.

“The Husky was gifted to Brown by Edison Dye, the exclusive US importer of Husqvarna at the time,” the statement said. “In a now famous move of brilliant product placement, Dye donated several 250 Cross models for the film.”

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A 1952 Vincent Black Shadow fresh out of storage

The famous British brand’s Vincents include four Black Shadows from production C and D, an Egli Vincent built to Lightning specs and two Comets. Project bikes salvaged from long warehouse storage include a Black Prince, Black Shadow and Rapide, as well as many original Vincent parts.

For more information on the Bonhams Motorcycle Sale, visit the auction website.

Revolt RV 400: first Indian electric motorcycle, price, characteristics and range

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On the Revolt Motors website, you will find a curious section called “Revolt Times”, which claims to show you articles from the future.

With titles like “Vintage 100cc Petrol Motorcycle Rally held at Connaught Place; hundreds gathered â€and“ Mobile map apps remove “Nearby gas pumps†from its options, â€you get a glimpse of the company’s vision for India – a future where electric vehicles have completely. eliminated internal combustion.

This vision is in line with Niti Ayog’s proposal that automakers move all two-wheelers under 150cc to electric vehicles by 2025, although the government has not set an official deadline.

To that end, Revolt Motors today launched two electric motorcycles – the RV 300 and RV 400 – which it touts as India’s first “AI-powered†electric motorcycles.

Powered by a 3.72 kWh lithium-ion battery that pushes 3 kW to the electric motor, the bike is said to be capable of an electronically limited top speed of 80 km / h (although some reviews report a top speed of 85 km / h). km / h). The bike comes with three modes, City, Normal, Sports with reported top speeds of 45 km / h, 65 km / h and 85 km / h respectively.

According to Autocar India, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has certified the range of the RV400 to 156 km. According to the company’s website, the range will be 150 km only in Eco mode, while Normal and Sports modes have a range of 100 km and 80 km respectively.

The company claims the bike can be recharged from a regular 15A outlet from 0-100% in 4.5 hours.

Dubbed “AI-enabledâ€, the bike can be turned on by voice commands and has features such as geolocation and geolocation. In addition, the “engine sound†of the motorcycle can be changed.

The four tones of the RV 400 engine | Revolt Motors website

Electric motors do not produce any noise, which sometimes requires manufacturers to include speakers that generate an engine tone so that the motorcycle does not go unnoticed in traffic (safety risk). The RV 400 allows riders to tune one of four engine sounds: Revolt (a standard engine sound), Rage (a raucous version), Rebel (a two-stroke engine note), and Roar (a superbike to fast diet Ton).

Since the bike does not need to store fuel, the “fuel tank†can be used for storage.

The bike is available in Delhi and Pune, and can be purchased through a contract plan dubbed the MyRevolt plan. With a base price of Rs. 3,499 per month and a premium price of 3,999 per month (both for 37 months), it also covers service, maintenance, insurance and RTO charges for that period. The RV 400 is available in Rebel Red and Cosmic Black colors, while the RV 300 has a white option.

The RV 300 lacks some of the features found in the RV 400 (such as customizable engine tones) and is content with a smaller capacity. Her starting plan is Rs. 2,999 per month.

Besides Revolt Motors, the Pune-based startup Tork is also planning to launch an electric motorcycle in the same category, the T6X. Emflux, based in Bengaluru, is also planning to launch its Emflux-One. Among the big brands, Bajaj and KTM intend to co-develop a “high-end electric motorcycleâ€.

Reservations for the RV 400 will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 29.

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Revolt Electric Bikes India: Revolt Motors Unveils Its First Electric Motorcycle: Price, Specs & More | Business News in India

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NEW DELHI: Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Revolt Intellicorp unveiled its first RV400 electric motorcycle on Tuesday. Here’s everything you need to know about the bike: * The RV400 battery can be fully charged in four hours. * The bike stimulates artificial intelligence (AI) and can offer a range of 156 km on a single charge. * The manufacturer plans to roll out the model in seven major cities over the next four months. * The start-up offers on-board and portable charging features, as well as portable battery and home delivery options. * Battery exchange: in case you are worried about the installations of the charging infrastructure, Revolt Motors offers the possibility of replacing your discharged battery with a new one. * Riding Modes: Fully equipped digital instrument console, Revolt RV400 offers Eco, City and Sport driving modes.

* Keys are not required as the electric bike can be turned on using the smartphone app. In addition, the rider can cycle through several shallow exhaust notes available for the bike.

* The company opens pre-bookings for the bike from June 25 through its own website and partner e-commerce platform Amazon. * Revolt Intellicorp has a manufacturing plant in Manesar, Haryana with a capacity of 1.2 lakh per year.

* The price of the electric motorcycle will be disclosed shortly.

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The sale of motorcycles becomes violent; Severely injured thief attempt

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LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY – Three people were taken to hospital after a motorcycle sale in a Long Island parking lot turned violent Friday afternoon.

After listing a motorcycle online, the vendors, a father and son, agreed to meet with a buyer in the Lake Shore Plaza parking lot at the corner of Portion and Cenacle Roads in Lake Ronkonkoma to close the sale around 3:30 p.m. ., Suffolk Police said.

The buyer did not pay, but instead assaulted the father and attempted to leave with the motorcycle, police said. The son then hit the buyer with something.

All three were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. The father and son were treated and released. The buyer is in critical condition. The police did not release any other information.

The investigation is continuing.

Ronkonkoma, NY- Suffolk Police are investigating an incident that sent a father and son to hospital with hammer wounds and another in critical condition after being hit with a metal ramp. It started with the sale of an off-road motorcycle, but escalated into violence on Portion Rd. pic.twitter.com/3tXcB0rpMM
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Records set at Bonhams Spring Motorcycle Sale in England

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The 1962 Triumph TR6SS won the 1962 International Six Days Trials race by Bud Ekins – who was also Steve McQueen’s stuntman/lookalike in the film The great Escape – sold for a world record price at auction at Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale last weekend in England.

The bike sold for £97,750, more than three times its estimated pre-auction value, Bonhams noted in its post-auction press release.

Bonhams said the motorcycle was the subject of intense bidding and was sold to an American bidder.

Coventry Eagle Flying-8 tops auction with record $281,742

Also setting a record auction price Up for sale was a 1925 Coventry Eagle 981cc Flying-8, which sold to a female bidder in the auction room for £218,500 after a three-way bidding battle.

Another record was set at auction when a 1935 Vincent-HRD 498cc Series-A Comet fetched £97,750.

Overall, the auction posted a sell-through rate of 92% and total sales of £3,892,397 ($5.027 million), a record for Bonhams’ motorcycle department.

“What an amazing weekend” enthused James Stensel, head of Bonhams’ collectible motorcycle effort. “We are delighted with the results of this sale, not only breaking our own auction record, but also setting three world auction records for individual makes and models.”

The sale was also the largest for Bonhams with over 400 bikes on file.

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Top 10 Sales, Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale 2019

  1. 1925 Coventry-Eagle 981cc Flying-8, £218,500 ($281,742)
  2. 1926 Brough Superior 986cc SS100, Alpine Grand Sports, £207,000 ($266,913)
  3. 1924 Brough Superior 980cc SS80, £126,500 ($163,113)
  4. 1962 Triumph 649cc TR6SS Trophy, £97,750 ($126,042)
  5. 1935 Vincent-HRD 498cc Series-A Comet, £97,700 ($126,042)
  6. 1934 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp Combination, £71,300 ($91,936)
  7. 1951 Vincent 998cc C-Series Black Shadow, £64,400 ($83,039)
  8. Parkin-Vincent 998cc Black Shadow racer ‘project’, £62,100 ($80,074)
  9. 1951 Vincent 998cc C-Series Black Shadow, £62,100 ($80,074)
  10. 1968 MV Agusta 861cc ‘Magni’, £60,950 ($78,591)

(Prices include buyer’s fees.)

The auction took place during the 39th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show.