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Sponsor: Hong Kong Huilong Culture Publishing Co., Ltd. OF HEAVY BIKES Add: Room 1701, 17/F, Henan Building, No. 90 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: +852- 5804-2046 Fax: +852-3115-8812 IN CHINA honorary president: Li Jianlong Distribution: Yang Fangfei Mini n article concerning the regulation of high-end motorcycles Operation Agent: is quite popular in many Chinese websites these days, the Chongqing Huilong Culture & Media Co., Ltd. original title is “IT WILL BE THE NEW CONCEPT TO Add: 8-2,No.73,Keyuan 1st Road,Jiulongpo District, A Chongqing, China. REGULATE THE HIGH-END MOTORCYCLES IN VARIED president: guo changjun LEVELS”, CHINAMOTOR also included the article in this issue, Chief Editor: Jiang Lei which was given a new title “New Concept of Managing High-End Associate Chief Editor: Yang Xiaoyong, qu yongtao Editor-in-Chief: Zoe Motorcycles”. For the heavy bike builders seeking for market in China, Editor: Celia it must be a complicated feel after reading the article. Journalist: Gorden artistic Director : Chen Zhaodan Artistic Editor: Ren Yi zhang lina The original title may seem a bit confusing, to make it easier for

readers to understand, the author throws out a beautiful hope that the Int'l Consultant: David Mcmullan (UK) contributor: doug stabler (USA) government may take another no-so-tough way to treat the heavy bikes Mike Badjin (Ukraine) against the macro background that motorcycles are banned and restricted David Mcmullan (UK) test rider: jeremy hamilton in many cities instead of treating them like normal gas-burning bikes. Of Promotion Centre: yang jian Lei Lin course, this tragedy only happens in China for the time being. In most Wang Shaokai Liu Dianbo Li Hao lin yonggang areas of the world, motorcycles are deemed as the token of culture, taste, Lin Xiaodong mu xuanwei freedom, passion and manlihood, which is proved in many Hollywood

Internet Dept: meng yang tang jian films. Black-leather dressed, a man with dark sun-glasses riding on a Distribution Dept: jin hong Yang Yong big bike has been a classic image long since in the movie. However, this image won’t appear in Chinese movies, at least at present. Because they China Business: [email protected] just can not ride legally in many Chinese street, I know you will think International Business: E-mail: [email protected] this is quite ridiculous, but after all, it is truly happening here at the very MSN: [email protected] moment. Europe and Africa: E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] The poor Chinese motorcycle enthusiasts especially of the big bikes in South Americas and North Americas: many cities can only sneak around on their beloved bikes at night or in E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] the wilderness or when the traffic policemen were nodding off. Here, Asia and Oceania: please close your eyes and imagine the picture in your head…… For E-mail: [email protected] MSN: [email protected] the bike enthusiasts in the small countryside and counties, they can ride china Taiwan: legally in the streets, but their pockets are not so deep to afford a big e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +886-0935947786 bike. A lot people of China’s motorcycle industry always throw out a lot usa: e-mail:[email protected] tel: 1-916-922 3333 soothing slogans, such as “Industry Upgrading and Industry Transition”, germany: e-mail: [email protected] tel: 49-17661094497 but if a ride cannot even ride a big global brand legally in the street, it Tel: +86-23-68703520 / 68960918 Fax: +86-23-68960788 is just a joke to talk about the alleged “Industry Upgrading and Industry Transition”, please never take it seriously. Certain contents of the articles in CHINAMOTOR Magazine are cited from the internet or other publications. If there involves the copyright of the writers, please contact us, and we will arrange the payment following HuiLong the relevant remuneration standard of our company.

4 www.chinamotorworld.com 5 Contents P10 Cover Story Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd. Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd (Northern Ek Chor) is a large scale motorcycle manufacturer jointly set up by Luoyang Northern Group of China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) and the Ek Chor Investment Co., Ltd of Thailand Chia Tai Group. It was put into operation in March 1992 with a total investment of USD 105.97 million, and a registered capital of USD 56.31 million. It has nearly 3,000 employees by now......

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6 Contents www.chinamotorworld.com 7 ontents C P72 72 October, a Time for Outsiders 78 AN OVERVIEW OF THE GLOBAL EMISSIONS STANDARDS SITUATION 82 Who is James Ruesch? 84 CHINA vs JAPAN Who can be winner in this competition ? 90 David’s Post Box 92 Global Professional Motorcycle Exhibitions in 2012 96 Chinese Motorcycle Output, Sales & Exports in November 2011 102 KYMCO Makes a Gorgeous Transformation with the Help of HP 108 Lifan Motorcycle Adjusts Product Structure & Seeks Industry Upgrade 118 Number of Harley-Davidson Dealers in China to Double 124 Ultimate Builder Bike Show Dallas Results 2011 128 Test Riding the XY200GY-9 132 China Jincheng Motorcycle Team Heads for the 34th Dakar Rally P128 156 Öhlins Launches World's First Aftermarket Mechatronic Suspension to USA 160 India Metro Tyres Develops Tubeless Tyres for Motorcycles with Continental 162 The Comprehensively Designed SCM Controlled Ignition for Motorcycles 166 The Maintenance of Motorcycle Chain Wheel & Chain 170 MIC launches detailed tire guide for consumers 171 Pakistan MSPIDA: High taxes encourage smuggling P166

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Ad Index — P1---Guangzhou Haojin Motorcycle Company Limited P3--Chongqing Shineray Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P5--Zhuhai Zhujiang Vehicle Co.,Ltd. P7--Zhejiang Jonway Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P9--Zengcheng Benma Industrial Co.,Ltd. P17--Walbro Tianjin Industries P19--Guangzhou Sanya Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P21--Zhejiang Zhongneng Industry Group Co.,Ltd. P23--XGroup Corporation P25-Zhejiang Taizhou Wangye Power Co.,Ltd. P27-Chongqing Yingang Science&Technology (Group) Co.,Ltd. P29--Guangzhou Dayun Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P31--Heshan Guoji Nanlian Motorcycle Industry Co.,Ltd. P70--Chongqing Loncin Import & Export Co.,Ltd. P76--Chongqing XGJAO Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P81--Kawai Motor Industry (Guangzhou) Co.,Ltd. The above brands are listed in no particular order. P87--Jiangsu Sacin Motorcycle Co.,Ltd. P88--Chongqing Yinxiang Motorcycle (Group) Co.,Ltd. P97--Chongqing Jialing-Jiapeng Industrial Co.,Ltd. P99--BENH Group Zhejiang Lingyu Vehicle Industry Co.,Ltd. P100--Jiangsu Xinling Motorcycle Fabricate Co.,Ltd. P106--Zhejiang Jiajue Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., Ltd. P149--Zhejiang Kaikai Meiduo Locomotive Co.,Ltd. P151--Chongqing Kington Liyang Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P154--Guangzhou Z-wing International Trading Co.,Ltd. P155--China Kama Carburetor Co.,Ltd. P157--Zhongshan Thor Security Science&Technology Co.,Ltd.(China) P158--Chongqing Astronautic Bashan Motorcycle Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. P161--Zhejiang Lingyu Machinery Manufacturing Co.,LTD. P163--Foshan ABC Shock Absorber Co.,Ltd. P165--Chongqing Mingda Motorcycle Parts Co.,Ltd. P167--Taizhou Huangyan Wuxing Vehicle Co.,LTD. P169--LFF Security Equipment Co.,Ltd. P173--Chongqing Jiaquan Import & Export Trade Co.,Ltd. P174--Chongqing Wanlijiangfa Sprocket Co.,Ltd. P175--Chongqing Unionstrong General Motor Parts Co.,Ltd. 10 Contents www.chinamotorworld.com 11 Cover Story Cover Story

and equipments from Japan, Germany, Sweden and America to form many production lines including engine production, motorcycle frame welding, painting, parts die-casting and motorcycle assembly lines. Northern Ek Chor established a few complete and reliable sets of technology, R&D, inspection and quality management systems. Its annual output of 'Dayang' branded motorcycles (50ml, 70ml, 90ml, 100ml, 110ml, 125ml, 135ml, 150ml, 175ml and 200ml) is over 1 million units. Its motorcycle products are sold to over 80 countries and regions in the world, creating satisfactory economic and social benefits.

The company has trained a batch of talents that know technology, management and can carry out motorcycle Luoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd. uoyang Northern Ek Chor Motorcycle Co., Ltd (Northern Ek Chor) is a large scale motorcycle Lmanufacturer jointly set up by Luoyang Northern Group of China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) and the Ek Chor Investment Co., Ltd of Thailand Chia Tai Group. It was put into operation in March 1992 production related activities in the way of lean thinking with a total investment of USD 105.97 million, and a and actions by absorbing advanced production and registered capital of USD 56.31 million. It has nearly 3,000 operation management concepts, carrying out guiding employees by now. principles and target management, and adopting the policy of solving problems by using systematic methods. After its establishment, Northern Ek Chor invested The company adopts the operation concept of creating tens of thousands of dollars to engage in fully upgrading value for clients, itself and its employees, and providing its production and technical equipments in succession. better products and services for its clients than its It purchased over 400 advanced equipments from both rivals do. It adopts teamwork, innovation, development, home and abroad, and introduced the internationally implementation and high efficiency as its action advanced C100N-CH motorcycle products, technologies guidance. It makes the 'four first-class', namely, training 12 Cover Story www.chinamotorworld.com 13 Cover Story Cover Story

the world's first-class motorcycle talents, making the Ek Chor represented that the company had brought its in recent years all have intellectual property rights, and world's first-class motorcycle products, establishing the standards in line with the international practice. guarantee their sales in the world. world's first-class motorcycle brand, and building itself into a world's first-class motorcycle manufacturer, as its An expert team of 5 organised by General Administration Inspection Center development mission and vision. of Quality Supervision, Inspection & Quarantine of the The lab of Northern Ek Chor passed the national People's Republic of China (GAQSIQ) accompanied by the verification of China Lab in June 2005. It means Quality Verification related leaders of the Henan and Luoyang Inspection & that China recognizes the management ability and In order to implement the ISO9001 quality management Quarantine Bureaus carried out the onsite investigation technological ability of the inspection lab of Northern Ek system, Northern Ek Chor held the contract signing for the export inspection exemption of Dayang DY100-A Chor, and the inspection report and data given by the ceremony with Chia Tai Joint Enterprise Management motorcycle between September 1 and 3, 2005. After inspection lab is authoritative, and is acknowledged by Consulting Co., Ltd on January 16, 1995, representing over two days' busy work, the investigation expert team the international society. the official initiation of the ISO9001 quality management released the investigation results. The expert team such investigation in China that year, and Northern Ek system. held that the quality assurance system of Northern Ek Chor was the only in the Chinese motorcycle industry. Overseas Sales Chor was operating effectively, and product quality was The sales network of Northern Ek Chor is expanded to Northern Ek Chor passed the ISO19001 quality under control. Its DY100-A motorcycle complies with Research & Development over 90 countries worldwide. It has Dayang motorcycle management system verification by Beijing Xingguo the requirements of the No. 23 order of the GAQSIQ Northern Ek Chor brought in overseas advanced software production lines in many Asian and African countries. Global Certification Co. Ltd, China Commodity Inspection 'Provisions for the Exemption of Import & Export for the conceptual designs of motorcycles, engines and Dayang motorcycle is very popular on the Japanese Center and DET NORSKE VERITAS on September 9, Commodities from Inspection' and its attachment parts, simulated assembly, and performance calculation market, European market and American market. Foreign 1996, becoming the only one in the Chinese motorcycle 'Inspection Criteria for the Exemption of Import & Export and so on. Its design measures are leading in the world, government officials and businessmen come and visit industry which was verified simultaneously by three Commodities'. Northern Ek Chor successfully passed time-effective and highly efficiency, and can rapidly meet Northern Ek Chor in succession. authoritative verification institutions. The successful the onsite investigation for product export inspection market demands. Over a hundred patented technologies ISO9001 quality management verification of Northern exemption. There were only over 20 enterprises passed enable Northern Ek Chor's products that are released

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16 Cover Story www.chinamotorworld.com 17 Forefront Zongshen Invests Jinan Qingqi Produces America Mercury RMB 800 MLN to Build Bedrock Cylinder Head & Applies the Technological Centre Standard Batch Management Jinan, China---The America Mercury Bedrock cylinder head is verified by the PPAP, and is now at the mass production stage. Jinan Qingqi Motorcycle Co., Ltd (Jinan Qingqi) made and released the 'bedrock cylinder head batch management method (trial implementation)' in order to further regulate the bedrock cylinder head production organisation within the company, satisfy clients' demands, and ensure the quality traceability from order reception to product delivery by analysing its output capacity link previously and onsite inspection. If the product has any quality problem, clients can trace back to the production batch number and the batch numbers of related parts by providing the bar code or permanent identification on the product, so the responsibility of each production process can be determined, and countermeasures can be made, giving another guarantee for quality assurance of the bedrock cylinder head. Following the previous arrangement, this measure will be improved according to its implementation effects, and will be introduced to Qingqi's other export-oriented mechanical manufacturing businesses in three months.

Chongqing, China---Mr. Zuo Zongshen, The Output of Harley-Davidson President of Zongshen Group, stated that Shrinks, Inventories at Decade-Low Zongshen will invest RMB 500 million to set up another technological centre with America---According to the latest survey in the American motorcycle a planned area of 30,000 square metres in industry, the inventory of Harley-Davidson is at its lowest point in 10 years. order to upgrade its R & D mode and improve This is one way for Harley-Davidson to protect the value of its brand. Harley- its continuous innovation ability. The new Davidson expressed that it didn't want to flood the market with motorcycles in technological centre is expected to be put into order to increase sales, but wanted shoppers to feel just a little anxious about operation in 2013. It's learned that Zongshen finding a new bike. Group invested RMB 300 million in setting up It's not all good for Harley, though, when some of its most expensive a technological centre in 2000. The Zongshen motorcycles aren't available as this may affect the sales performance of Harley Group will integrate its global R & D resources, in 2011. In the recent fiscal quarter, the company's sales were up 13 percent and focus on mineral products, energy and raw to USD 1.23 billion, including a 5.4 percent gain in the United States. But that materials, precision machine tools, rail transport success was partially offset by production issues at the company's largest products, cars, motorcycles, and agricultural manufacturing plant, in York, Pennsylvania, which has struggled to produce machineries, intelligent manufacturing enough of Harley's most profitable motorcycles. The York plant is deep equipment, and LED industry, and build a R & D into a restructuring that, when complete, will make it a much more efficient platform opening to the world. operation. Mr. Zuo Zongshen stated that, in terms of R It is learned that the restructuring will be completed in 2013. The work & D modes, the Zongshen Group will upgrade involves taking four assembly lines, and consolidating them into one line from technology R & D to assembly technology on a much smaller facility that will build all of the Softail, Touring, CVO and and interface technology R & D, and upgrade Trike motorcycles for the U.S. and international markets. It's been an arduous from the solely R & D to the contracted R & D process that requires retraining hundreds of employees said Harley-Davidson. among its supply chains, upgrade from the As a result, Harley wasn't able to produce as many of the larger touring and independent R & D management to supply custom bikes that dealers needed in the third quarter, thus reducing the chain R & D management, so as to deal with average profit on each bike sold. and lead the industry value chain distribution, and improve core R & D capability by using all around forces to occupy a technological hub.

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Japan: Honda Produces Medium Sundiro Honda Visits Peru, & Large Motorcycles in Thailand Argentina & Brazil Japan---According to a piece of news from the Japanese media China---Wang Yuying, the Vice President of Sundiro on November 28, 2011, Honda Motor Co. will partially shift Honda, led the representatives of overseas business production of motorcycles with engine capacities of 400cc department and financial management department or more to a new factory in Thailand, and consider to start visited Peru, Argentina and Brazil between October production of entry level motorcycles which are in the process 15th and 29th, 2011. During their visit, President Wang of R & D for emerging economies in October 2012. The current held talks with the major responsible persons of appreciation of the yen, particularly against the US dollar, and the Honda South America Head Office, Honda Argentina need to lower production costs make Honda to shift its production and Honda Peru and exchanged views with them weight overseas. Currently, Honda only produces medium on topics such as expanding exports and improving and large motorcycles in Japan. With the booming economic product quality. development and the increasingly rising demands from emerging markets, Honda plans to shift the production of medium and large motorcycles from Japan to overseas in order to reduce production costs and promote sales. Apart from making the new models targeted at emerging markets, Honda will maintain the current production capacity of its Kumamoto factory which is Honda's largest plant in Japan. As for the over 400cc motorcycles, Kumamoto factory will continue to make interesting and high additional value motorcycles targeting at developed economies. Up until now, Honda has been producing most demanded small displacement motorcycles in Thailand, but Honda would also make 250cc CBR250R in Thailand from October 2010 onwards. Honda, who is looking to expand production lines in Thailand, has already added 400cc and over motorcycle production lines in its Thailand plant.

Bajaj Motorcycle Sales Increase Contributes to the DTS-i Technology

introduced by the company on some of its models in 2003, and is now incorporated in many other models as well. The technology was first introduced by the company on the Discover portfolio. Speaking of the occasion, President of Motorcycle Business at Bajaj Auto said, "This technology has contributed substantially to their leadership in the sports segment, and also in creating a differentiated offering in the commuter segment. At a time when fuel prices are skyrocketing, their DTS-i technology has proved extremely beneficial to their customers." Bajaj earlier stated in an official announcement that it will unveil its new range of Pulsars in early December 2011 and that the all-new range will come with more variety of India---According to the latest news from an India media, technologies better than the current DTS-i. Bajaj is also Bajaj Auto had crossed about record sales of 10-million-unit celebrating 10 years in the Indian market since its launch in of bikes based on its DTS-i platform. The technology was first November 2001.

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Harley-Davidson Sees Increased India Honda Sales Demand in South India India---the Bangalore based Surpassed TVS Harley-Davidson dealer is Ranking No.3 being bombarded with orders India---According to the latest news from from motorcycle enthusiasts an Indian media, Japanese's well-known in South India. Young motorcycle manufacturer Honda released biking enthusiasts in Udupi, its sales results of November 2011 Brahmawar and Kundapur in recently. The results showed that Honda's Bangalore have made their motorcycle sales in India kept zooming purchase orders and are and overtook TVS Motorcycle Company to eagerly awaiting deliveries rank No. 3 on the sales performance list of of their new Harley Davidson the Indian motorcycle industry. motorcycles. It is learned that Honda 's total sales It is learned that in early February 2012, a new Harley Sportster Iron 883 is expected to reached 190,000 units of motorcycles in be launched and bookings for the same are already underway. Ganesh Nayak is the one November 2011 in India, whereas TVS's who was honoured with a test drive to get the feel of the legendary motorcycle. Though sales in India was 150,000 units, a lot lower he did not intend to buy it, after the test drive he was determined that he wanted to be than that of Honda. Honda achieved good the proud owner of such a machine. Harley-Davidson expressed that this model will be sales results, and it's the first rise in sales available on market by 2012 February. ranking after parting with Hero. Currently, The production and sales mode of Harley-Davidson in India is like this: Harley-Davidson Hero's still occupies 45% of Indian Motorcycles come as completely knocked down units in India and are assembled at the motorcycle market, ranking first, and is company plant in Haryana before being delivered to customers in the country. Harley closely followed by Bajaj. Davidson has two showrooms in South India, one in Hyderabad and the other in Bangalore.

India: Honda Motorcycle Sees Bright Future

India--- Honda pointed out in its Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) report that its Activa automatic scooter and the Unicorn motorcycle are best selling models on the Indian motorcycle market, and are the major driving force for Honda's motorcycle sales increase, and they can assist Honda achieve its annual sales target of 2.1 million motorcycles in India. It is reportedly said that HMSI's domestic sales grew to 189,454 units in November 2011, an increase of 35 percent compared to 140,059 units sold in the same month 2010. Honda's annual sales target is 2.1 million units in 2011. TVS Motors, meanwhile, has said its two-wheeler sales on the domestic market are expected to close at 2.04 million units in the current financial year, subject to macroeconomic factors. TVS grew only eight percent at 150,406 units in November 2011, against 139,541 units sold during the same month previous year. Speaking of Honda's recent report, Vice-President of Sale and Marketing, HMSI, said, "We will release more new models on the Indian market, and the new capacity at Bangalore, where work has begun, will provide the added capacity boost." bring 1.2 million units per annum in capacity. The Bangalore Honda Motorcycle also expressed that its production raise would plant will open in the first half of 2013. Honda's southern markets be achieved in half a year. The company is also spending Rs 1,350 contribute to about 30 percent of the overall two-wheeler demand crore on a new plant, which will come up near Bangalore and will in the country.

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Honda Exports Number of Argentine- Motorcycles from India Made Motorcycles on Japan--- The renowned Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Honda has a plant and the Rise a marketing centre in India. Honda expressed that it will commence exporting Argentina---According to the statistics from the bikes by next year from India, a country which it sees as a future global hub, Asociacion de ConcESionarios de la Argentina on particularly for mass market models. December 2011, 12, 63% of the motorcycles sold in Honda has also started building a centre in India for global procurement Argentina in 2011 were made in Argentina thanks of large motorcycles along with commuter bikes. This is aimed at enhancing to the motorcycle import restrictions. The figure exports of motorcycles along with their components. A chief operating officer of (Argentine-made motorcycles) was only 45% in Honda Motorcycle expressed that exports from India would be started soon by 2010. the company. Previously, only Hero produced motorcycles had been exported, The statistics showed that Argentina's total but the company now wants to start doing the same themselves from their new motorcycle output in 2011 will reach 450,000 units, plant. 70,000 units more than that of 2010. Argentina In 2010, Hero Group and Honda ended their joint venture of 26 years, with mostly imports motorcycles from China and Brazil. the Hero Group buying out the 26% stake the Japanese automaker had, for Chinese motorcycles take up 30% of market share, Rs.3,841.83 crore. From then on, Honda and Hero went on to R & D their own and Brazilian motorcycles account for 3.5% of motorcycle products. market share.

The UK: Triumph Reports 2011 Fiscal Year Financial Results increase in unit sales and a 47.8% increase in operating profit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. According to Triumph, the British manufacturer sold 48,684 units over the year, a 7% increase from the 45,501 units sold in the previous year. Operating income totalled 22.3 million pounds (USD 35.0 million), a large jump from the operating income of 15.1 million pounds (USD 23.7 million) reported 2010 thanks to a more efficient use of working capital and reduced costs in fiscal year 2011. Triumph's gains came in spite of a 7% contraction of the 500cc and larger motorcycle market over the past year. Triumph attributes the growth to the company's investment into research and development during the recession, an investment which resulted in a number of new models launched over the past year, such as the Tiger 800 and 800XC. However, the 2011 sales results don't account for the recently launched Tiger Explorer, Speed The UK---According to the latest news from the UK's media, Triple R and Steve McQueen edition the famous British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph released Bonneville. Triumph says it expects its future will continue looking its financial results for fiscal year 2011. Triumph reported a 7% prosperous.

24 Forefront Forefront Triumph to launch seven Honda to Release New Models motorcycle models in in North America for Sales India in 2012 Promotion The UK----With so many foreign OEMs finding success in India, Triumph plans to launch seven models in the Indian market America---According to the latest American news, Honda Motorcycle next year. hopes the launch of its new motorcycle models mostly in North Triumph will assemble four of these bikes in India in what America will help make up its operation loss caused by October would be its first assembly operations outside the United floods in Thailand, and boost sales. Kingdom, according to the. Triumph is aiming to capture a Honda Motorcycle's North America branch office expressed that third of the superbike market in India. Last year, the company’s it mostly imports motorcycle parts and equipments from Thailand, global sales grew by 7 percent to 48,684 units, even though the October floods in Thailand halted parts productions of all plants superbike sales declined by 7 percent during the same time. in Thailand, as a result Honda Motorcycle's production and sales in “We do not do stripped down versions of bigger bikes,” North America were affected. North America is Honda Motorcycle's Ashish Joshi, managing director, Triumph Motorcycles India, most important market globally. Tight inventory and competition from told the Hindustan Times. “There is demand for lower priced, Ford, Hyundai and Kia and others cut Honda Motorcycle's U.S. sales lighter motorycles too, but last year we grew as we went the 5.3% through November. other way... by making even bigger bikes. So we keep investing The above reasons have caused Honda Motorcycle's market share in products and are known for it while others invest in brands.” in North America plunge 9 percentage points. "We hope our sales Triumph sees potential to grow superbike sales in the overall will improve in 2012, and we will not encounter such disasters from two-wheeler industry to the same share as luxury cars in the Mother Nature again,'' Honda Motorcycle was quoted as saying. Indian passenger car market, at 1 to 2 percent.

Honda Recalls Gold Wing for Combined Braking System Issue Japan----Honda is issuing a recall for the 2001-2010 and 2012 Gold 40 miles following a brake fluid flush. According to the report, the Wing due to a problem with the combined braking system. The customer heard a small explosion after parking his Gold Wing, and recall campaign affects 126,000 units sold in the U.S. over the past saw flames coming from the rear brake. American Honda alerted decade. the parent company in Japan which began an analysis of the According to Honda, the Gold Wing may experience rear hydraulic system. A second case of rear brake drag was reported brake drag even after the rider releases the brake. The problem to American Honda in November 2010. is caused by secondary master cylinder of the combined braking In total, Honda has confirmed 26 complaints regarding rear system. brake dragging in the U.S., with two cases resulting in a small fire. The master cylinder is designed with a port to compensate for Honda dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder of brake fluid volume expansion caused by increased temperatures. 2001-2010 and 2012 Honda Gold Wings, and, if required, will On the Gold Wing, the master cylinder may be mounted at replace the secondary master cylinder with a unit with additional a higher angle than design specification due to production free play. tolerance stack-up. As a result, the push rod’s operating angle can reduce the free play between the pressure cup and the port. The cylinder’s pressure cup may also swell after prolonged exposure to brake fluid high temperatures. Both these factors may cause the compensating port to become blocked. If that were to occur, the combined braking system may cause the rear brake caliper to drag, increasing the temperature of the brake fluid, causing it to expand and further increase brake drag. The issue may lead to unexpected application of the rear brake and, if the heat is sufficient, may cause the rear brake to catch on fire. The problem was first identified by American Honda in July 2010 after a customer reported a case of rear brake dragging for

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Hong Kong Design for Asia (DFA) awards Diavel’s design China---Ducati has scooped the prestigious bronze Design for Asia Award at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, in recognition of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer’s innovative Diavel model, judged by the panel to represent design excellence. The DFA Award is presented to companies and designers from around the world that have achieved business success through design that impacts Asian lifestyle. A panel of judges comprising of regional editors and design professionals studied over 700 entries from around the world before choosing the winning entries. Ducati’s entry was the “Diavel” design, a project born when their designers applied their wish-list of motorcycle “basic instincts” to a blank canvas. With a “what if” approach to creat a dream motorcycle, they sketched inspring shapes which became a lower and longer motorcycle. The design took a step outside the brand’s usual style, but maintained the key pillars of their sports performance heritage. all these characteristics in just one bike. It represents the very Ducati General Manger, Claudio Domenicali said of the Diavel concept of sport and celebrate all that Ducati has achieved in design: “Until now, no motorcycle segment has ever captured recent years.”

Triumph Posts 7% Sales Increase for First Half of 2011 The UK----It may be nearly the end of the year, but the Triumph machines, likely models already in the Triumph line, rather than Motorcycles Group has released its financials for the first half of India-market specific bikes. 2011 (Q1 2011 & Q2 2011). Selling 48,684 units worldwide, Triumph Before we get a gluttony of remarks in the comments section, saw a 7% increase in unit sales when compared to the first half of we’ll remind readers that because of India’s extremely high import 2010. This sales increase brought an 11% boost in revenue, which tariffs, virtually the only way OEMs can price their motorcycles totaled £312.4 million. Triumph attributes the sales and revenue competitively in India is by having local assembly/production boost to the incremental models that have been added to the facilities. Triumph’s announcement that it will setup a production range, like the Triumph Tiger 800/800XC and Triumph Daytona facility in India is more about the British brand hoping to tap into 675R. the growing economy and motorcycle market in India, rather than The company’s operating profit also grew over the same time outsourcing production across British borders. period, with earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) growing Of course, we still expect those who don’t understand from £15.1 million to £22.3 million. This 47% gain in income is international sales tariffs to cry the sky is falling and that the quite the coup for the small British brand, which is showing strong Triumph name will be ruined by foreign production. C’est la vie. performance in an otherwise horrible market. With the 500cc motorcycle market down nearly 50% from where it was before the recession, 2011 has similarly been doom and gloom, down nearly 7% worldwide, though the turbulent sales numbers do appear to be bottoming out. The Hinckley-based company hopes that the Triumph Tiger Explorer, Triumph Speed Triple R, and Triumph Steve McQueen Special will continue to push sales in 2012, but the British company is looking abroad as well. Set to release seven more models in India, Triumph will also be setting up production in the long-ago British colony. Triumph says the models will be large-displacement

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Harley-Davidson Closing Australian Cast Wheel Subsidiary Australia ---Harley-Davidson is closing its cast wheel and hub producing subsidiary New Castalloy, deciding to outsource production to third-party suppliers. Based in Adelaide, Australia, New Castalloy produces about 1,450 wheels and 500 wheel hubs per day for Harley- Davidson. That work will be transferred to outside suppliers by the middle of 2013. Harley-Davidson expects to save about $9 million annually by 2014. Closing New Castalloy will however require a cost of about $30 million, including $10 million in 2011 and $20 million in 2012. New Castalloy employs 212 workers, including 29 contract workers. According to Harley-Davidson, the decision to close New Castalloy is part of a continuing strategy to focus in-house production on Motor Company. “New Castalloy has been a valued part of the metal fabrication for fuel tanks, fenders and frames, powertrain Harley-Davidson team. We appreciate the many significant production, final assembly and painting. Everything else can be contributions of New Castalloy’s employees over the years.” outsourced to suppliers. Harley-Davidson acquired New Castalloy in 2006, saving the “The Company’s decision on wheel production follows a review company from bankruptcy. The Australian company had been of the long-term fit and competitiveness of the New Castalloy supplying wheels and hubs to Harley-Davidson since the ’80s, business with our strategy and was not made lightly,” said Matt but the company has been around since the ’40s as Castalloy, Levatich, President and Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson producing wheels for customers including Chrysler.

EPP Presents Repot for Motorcycle Industry Standard Europe----"From today, riding a motorbike has become greener signal for cleaner motors is appropriate", said Wim van de Camp. and safer", said EPP Group Rapporteur Wim van de Camp MEP, The Euro 4 Standard must be achieved by 2016. This will also after the vote on his Report 'Approval and market surveillance of positively affect durability. The proposed implementation of OBD two, three and four-wheel vehicles (L-category)' in the Internal (On Board Diagnostics) systems will also contribute to this." Market and Consumer Protection Committee of the European Wim van de Camp continued: "Innovative and modern technical Parliament. The Report indicates the conditions that the motorcycle two, three and four-wheel vehicles will increase urban mobility. industry has to take into account to market their products on and These vehicles use less space, waste less energy and have a off-road. reduced level of emissions." On safety measures, mandatory anti-lock braking systems are Wim van de Camp also said that everyone must have equal proposed for motorcycles from 51 cc. Wim van de Camp said: access to the RMI (Repair and Maintenance Information) and at "17% of road casualties are motorcyclists, moped riders and a reasonable price. This will be advantageous to all independent scooter riders, while they only account for 2% of all traffic. The risk dealers and individual motorcyclists. for younger people, who are usually the users of these vehicles, The next step will be a trilogue with the Council and the will be diminished. Also, the anti-tampering measures will be European Commission. The Report will be voted in the plenary tightened to increase safety." session in Strasbourg, probably in Spring 2012. The level of emissions is often disproportionately high. "A clear

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2012 Yamaha TMax Announced for Canada Canada----Yamaha announced it is importing the newly updated USA has not announced whether it will import the TMax. It’s worth for 2012 TMax maxi-scooter to Canada. noting however that Yamaha Motor Canada was recently shifted First unveiled at the 2011 EICMA show, the 2012 Yamaha TMax into a subsidiary of its U.S. counterpart. A Yamaha Motor Canada received a sportier facelift and an updated 530cc engine Yamaha representative told us the move was purely an accounting decision claims is lighter, more efficient and offers more torque at low- and and is not expected to impact operations, though the arrangement mid-rpms compared to the 499cc engine found on the 2011 model. may give the Canadian subsidiary a stronger position in selecting Yamaha claims the updated TMax can get up to 53 mpg, compared product offerings from the parent company in Japan. to the previous model’s 47 mpg claims. “The TMax is a very interesting machine,” says John Bayliss, Yamaha Motor Canada’s motorcycle product manager. “For sure it’s practical, comfortable and fuel efficient like most scooters, but the TMax also offers a very exciting ride. From the engine and chassis, to brakes and suspension, the TMax features impressive performance in every category. Even the most skilled rider would be amazed with its ability to react like a sport bike!” The 2012 Yamaha TMax will be available in “Bluish White” with a price tag of CN$10,499. At the moment, it appears Yamaha Motor Canada will not offer the ABS-equipped version of the TMax available in other markets. As for whether the TMax will make it to the U.S., Yamaha Motor

2011 Triumph North American sales up 15 percent UK----Triumph Motorcycles Group saw a 7 percent increase in lineup. worldwide unit sales for the 2011 fiscal year ended June 30, the The sales momentum continues as the dealer network supports company announced Dec. 7. the new changes, resulting in an increase in retail sales of 31 Unit sales were 48,684, up from 45,501 in the prior year. percent for the month of October. Management attributes the increase to the introduction of The North American subsidiary is focusing on growing the incremental models to the product range and credits the dealer business through increasing brand awareness, dealer profitability, network with much of the success. and expanding the network, which stands at about 200 dealers, in While executives are cautiously optimistic for 2012, citing “global key open territories. economic turmoil and the impact upon consumer confidence and PG&A sales grew at a rate of 8 percent on the introduction of in particular spending on discretionary consumer goods.” several new core riding and seasonal items. With the release of Despite that backdrop, the company has increased R&D the new Tiger 800, the range expanded with new adventure riding spending during the recession, a move that produced three new wear such as the all-new Explorer Jacket; in the Heritage line with motorcycles – the Tiger Explorer, Speed Triple R and the Steve the release of two Lewis Leathers jackets; and in the Legends line, McQueen Special – this year alone. featuring clothing that pays homage to two icons of the screen who Triumph North American operations, launched in 1994, got had a close relationship with Triumph, Steve McQueen and James its first American CEO in Greg Heichelbech in November 2010. Dean. He’s credited with bringing a new market philosophy and several For the worldwide Triumph Motorcycles Group, revenue organizational and process changes. increased by 11 percent from £312.4 million (US$589 million) in In the last seven months of the fiscal year, Triumph NA 2010 to £345.3 million (US$540 million) in 2011. outperformed the category, growing market share by half a Operating profit before interest and tax grew from £15.1 percentage point. Revenue increased by 9 percent and retail million (US$23.6 million) to £22.3 million (US$34.8 million) due to sales of motorcycles increased by 15 percent. The new models strong sales of motorcycles and related products, benefiting from introduced late in the selling season helped overall performance, improved use of working capital and continued focus upon the cost but the company also saw increases across the entire model range base.

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Introduction to 2. Foreign motorcycle associations

Introduction of the present situation of local motorcycle industry R&D of local brands Requirement of entering the local market TALK Column Suggestions for Chinese companies planning to enter the local market ……

CHINAMOTOR Team will Launch a brand new column in 2012, TALK. Our team will select one authoritative person in the motorcycle industry either from China or abroad to make 3. Professional motorcycle media from both China and abroad an interview in each issue during the upcoming 2012. The interview may be carried out in different occasions, it will be taken at the exhibitions, in telephone or in the interviewee’s Introduction of local motorcycle industry office. The content will touch some hot and sensitive topics in different markets around the Competitiveness of local brands Recognition of Chinese bikes world, and the aim is to provide the first-hand and 100% reliable information for the global Local motorcycle culture and sport buyers. The interviewees will be selected from: ……

1. Chinese motorcycle associations and other industrial 4. Global professional motorcycle and parts buyers authoritative organizations Opinions about Chinese products The macro development of China’s motorcycle industry The co-operation with Chinese companies Government’s policy direction Chinese product’s competitiveness and disadvantage The amendment of present regulations The main competitors of Chinese products in their local markets Export analysis …… ……

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5. Top-class Chinese whole motorcycle manufacturers 7. Foreign Whole motorcycle manufacturers

R&D of their company R&D of their company The competitiveness of their products The competitiveness of their products Market performance in the world Co-operation with Chinese brands Co-operation with foreign brands Opinion about Chinese motorcycle market …… ……

6. Top-class Chinese spare parts manufacturers 8. Foreign Spare parts manufacturers R&D of their company The competitiveness of their products R&D of their company Market performance in the world Co-operation with Chinese whole bike companies Their co-operation with foreign brands Market performance in the world …… Opinion about Chinese motorcycle market ……

CHINAMOTOR Team will properly select the subjects for the interviewees and make thorough discussion with them in order to provide the truly useful Introduction to and interesting information for our readers. TALK is a column targeted at the reader group including both global buyers and manufacturers, if you have TALK Column special requirements or suggestions, please contact us through motor@ chinamotorworld.com.

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CHINAMOTOR: What kinds of long and difficult procedures in their inner structure bikes are ALFAMOTO ‘s most can result in big waste of time for waiting them to imported bikes? Scooter, sort out easy questions. Advantage of middle cub or streetbike or…? company is their desire to react quickly and Mike: Before, our our cooperation with JiaJue and Yamasaki aim was to satisfy are good examples, we got new models any desire of with good quality and not high prices. Ukrainian buyers, Why Ukrainian buyer should blame and if we check Chinese industry if shops are empty customs statistics for spare parts? Of course no. It is and Alfamoto’s fault of importer. Bad quality is neither statistics, we can see fault of China – it is fault of local market Ukrainian same result by % ratio and reputation of seller. If the consumer between models. For 2012 complains about the bad quality of Chinese more than 50 % of our models from goods, plz ask him about his salary and price of the China will be street bikes. bike he bought. Our web site opens a special forum, where & Eastern any buyer can put his opinion about each model sold by us. If CHINAMOTOR: You have been making business with Chinese the model is from QianJiang, CFmoto, Jianshe, Loncin, Lifan – motorcycle enterprises for so long, can you please tell us what are more than 90% feedbacks are positive. European Chinese motorcycle’s competitiveness in the global market in your eyes? CHINAMOTOR: Which stage has the Ukrainian motorcycle Mike: My eyes are in Ukraine and I can show you my views of industry been? Are there any active Ukrainian motorcycle brands Motorcycle Chinese motorcycle’s competitiveness in our market. 8 years ago in the local market? What is Ukraine’s position in the whole the Number One imported motorcycles were second hand bikes European motorcycle market? What are the market volume and the Market Review from Japan. 6 years ago, the quantity of Japanese second hand average annual sales volume? bikes and the new models from China equaled. 5 years ago China Mike: Ukrainian motorcycle industry was born after 1945 year, --Interview of Mr. Mike Badjin, director of ALFAMOTO confidently occupied the first position in this competition. In 2007 By CHINAMOTOR Team and 2008, Ukraine imported about one million units of Chinese scooters, mopeds and motorcycles. CHINAMOTOR: When was ALFAMOTO established? When did it come into the motorcycle Background: import business? Mr. Mike Badjin is the General CHINAMOTOR: Which brands are your major suppliers? Can Mike: My lovely country (Ukraine) is very young – only 20 years old, so each Ukrainian Director of ALFAMOTO that you please make a brief conclusion or description for these company is not old also. Alfamoto is only 8 years old. In 2004 we started our motorcycles is one of the biggest importers brands which you are familiar with? What is their competitiveness business. of China-made motorcycles respectively? Before, the after service of China-made bikes was in Ukraine. Mike has been blamed by many people due to the shortage of spare parts and CHINAMOTOR: Why did ALFAMOTO choose China as the major motorcycle supplier in the motorcycle import some other factors such as the poor quality and shortage of instead of the other countries? business long since. He is technicians, is it properly solved in Ukraine now? Mike: 8 years ago, Chinese motorcycle was still a new item for our market. Chinese familiar with every single Mike: Alfamoto is happy to build business relations with famous motorcycle industry was a big puzzle for me and my friends then, but our parents had good Chinese motorcycle brand Chinese brands such as QingQi, QianJiang, CFmoto, Jianshe, memory about some Chinese goods such as flashlights, thermos bottles and, of course, and has a deep understanding Loncin and Lifan. Our friendship with management officials of famous sport shoes, "Two Ball". Our parents remember with nostalgia that cotton pant brand, of Ukrainian and Eastern others big brands Jincheng, Jialing, Zongshen, Shineray, Yingang normally weaved with sturdy fleece, "Friendship". At the places of honor of many Ukrainian European motorcycle market, also help us to understand the development of Chinese and global families still stand the black lacquer boxes with mother of pearl inlays, and in some places CHINAMOTOR telephone- motorcycle industry. We had visited almost all the big factories in still hang silk curtains with embroidery. Chinese goods have been a symbol of high quality interviewed him before the New China, if you want me to recollect all our trips to China, I can just because the products supplied by Chinese were flawless. I had business with China for car Year and let’s see what his idea tell you we have visited over 50 big, middle and small plants. The audio systems for 5 years before. So when owner of Alfamoto invited me for new business – it is about the markets mentioned advantages of famous brands dwell in the quality of their products, was not only a start for motorcycle business, it was also a start for a new interesting page and in the topic. availability of certificates, complete catalogs and documents. But mood in my life.

38 Talk www.chinamotorworld.com 39 TALK Talk when German technology came to USSR. Light motorcycles was produced in Lvov, heavy models DNEPR ( some models are 750 cc and 50 h.p.) were from Kiev. But when USSR had separated to 15 countries, these factories stopped the mass production of mopeds and motorcycles. In 2008 Ukrainian market of Chinese bikes was about 50 % of total Europe market, but now negative effect from crisis 2008 is still dominate and Ukrainian importers cannot realize big sales volume as before.

CHINAMOTOR: What are the requirements to enter Ukrainian market? Are there any certificates required? How is the customs clearance between Ukraine and Russia, how to get through the clearance procedures fast? Mike: Entering Ukrainian market themselves is the dream for many Chinese factories. But the answer is IMPOSSIBLE. Every year we meet many Chinese delegations and it is very interesting to see first emotions in email, where some person asked about invitation and last emotion in our airport when new Chinese friends leave Ukraine. For short, I can say – our society should have hard job for improving business climate.

CHINAMOTOR: How many days are fit for motorcycle riding in Ukraine each year? Which factors bring the major impact to the motorcycle sales? Is the climate one of the major factors? Mike: If we compare the size of Ukraine with China – we will think Ukraine is small country. If we compare it with European countries, riding bikes for work; then come the young people, riding economic development and optimistic view on our political society, Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe by territory. North of bikes for fun; after that the true bikers, who live on motorcycle after 2008 there came the rapid drop and sharp change of politic Ukraine has snow on road for more than 3 month. South of my and riding is their life style. And the population number of direction. “Rapid drop” is very soft phrase for real situation country can be snowless and iceless in the whole year. Climate is the three types of consumers is also quite close. For the rural in Ukraine after that year. If population will increase, 2008’s not a factor for Ukrainian riders. consumers, motorcycle can be considered as a big help to their record (about 600 thousand units for two wheel vehicles), can daily life, such as travel, daily transport or load goods, just name a be exceeded only after 10 years. But I have not seen the real CHINAMOTOR: What is the average monthly income in Ukraine? few here. reasons for this fast growth. Mike: According to the official statistics, it is more than 340 $ (no joke). Some prime-ministers like to say about 400 and even 500 $. CHINAMOTOR: Which marketing modes do Ukrainian CHINAMOTOR: Can you please tell us some important motorcycle dealers take? Do the consumers have to pay the full motorcycle exhibition in Ukraine? And which are the most CHINAMOTOR: What are the best-selling models in Ukraine and payment one time or is there a paying installment policy which significant for the Chinese companies? which displacement bike is the most popular one? Which group enables them to pay a certain sum every month? Mike: We have only one central fair Motobike in March or April in are the major motorcycle consumers? What is the major function of Mike: According to ALFAMOTO statistics, more than 85 % of all capital of our country Kiev. All Ukrainian importers take part in this motorcycles there? models were bought via bank’s credit in 2008. Now Ukrainian exhibition. Others small fairs in big cities also can be interesting, Mike: Before 2008, more than 90 % were 50 – 72 cc bikes. Now banks also offer credit’s system, but most convenient options are but motorcycle is not the centre of it. At the Motorbike fair we can after carrying out the new rule for registration and drive license 32% for one year, so if price of model is 1000 $, buyer should pay see some Chinese brands and booths each year, but due to the release for all vehicles, we will see another statistic. I estimate that bank 1320 $ during one year. language barrier and incomprehension of our market, it is a bit next year 50 cc can be not more than 50 %. difficult for many Chinese to get rapid success in short time. For motorcycles (two-wheelers with engine more than 50 cc), CHINAMOTOR: Has the Ukrainian motorcycle market returned the most popular model is the 150 cc bikes. About motorcycle to the level before 2008? Has the impact brought by the economic CHINAMOTOR: How about the motorcycle spare parts and consumers in Ukraine, it can be divided into two main groups crisis disappeared or is it still continuing at present? accessories market in Ukraine and the profit? - urban and rural consumers, and each occupies 50%. Then Mike: In my answers, I often times mentioned 2008, it is really a Mike: Spare parts market today is already saturated, and the the urban group is divided to three groups: firstly commuters, black landmark date in Ukrainian history. Before 2008 we had fast margin is quite slim. I think many people just do the business as

40 Talk www.chinamotorworld.com 41 TALK Talk their hobby, this is a very sad situation. There is a need of strict Ukraine dropped by 30 times – so I think, in future, our market will quality inspection regulation. As for the accessories, the market is be interesting for Chinese factories again. Parties and short trips are very popular among biker teams. Also also quite full, but there are also some empty niches, such as the many importers have Club Brand. The main job of these clubs it is motorcycle GPS, bags mounted on bikes and there are also a lot CHINAMOTOR: Who are China’s major competitors in these one important side of promotion for brand. potential to dig out, I think there will be market for some Chinese markets and which aspects is the competition concentrating? factories. Models, price or quality or others? CHINAMOTOR: Quite a few Chinese motorcycle companies Mike: Now the main competitors for Chinese models are only attached great energy to the overseas market, but the seeking-for- CHINAMOTOR: Can you please tell us your opinion about second hand bikes from Japan. Brands from India only conduct quick-success mindset lead some enterprise to a wrong way and the Eastern European Market as a whole? Which countries are reconnaissance, and there is no brand from Eastern Asia seen in the direct consequence is the slump of the image and reputation the most significant motorcycle markets and their sales volume the market. Cheap models of 125 cc from Japanese brands have of China-made motorcycles in the global market, what are your respectively? good reputation, but light street models with 125-200 cc from suggestions to these enterprises? Mike: Eastern European Market is a relative term, if Poland Chinese famous brands , for example Lifan, Jianshe, Loncin can Mike: Market will decide all. In our office we have about 50 and Romania belong to it, then the most significant motorcycle have strong competitiveness and more interesting for Ukrainian computers, all computers “made in China”. No any claims for it. markets in Eastern Europe are next Ukraine, Poland and Romania. buyers. There is not that much difference in terms of the quality of Last 20 years we observed a rapid quantitative growth for Chinese In normal time, it can be 40-50 % from all European market (not best Chinese motorcycles and cheap Japanese models as well as industry, now we will see quality’s changing to better, no any motorcycle market after reading the interview, this will benefit including Russia) for Chinese motorcycle industry. prices. another way. their business a lot in the two markets. At last, we would like to hear If a company wants to live – it should think about improving. your suggestions about the content of CHINAMOTOR magazine? CHINAMOTOR: Which countries are the most potential markets CHINAMOTOR: Are there any motorcycle associations there? If a company wants to leave – plz keep think about quick- Which parts are most interesting and helpful for you? Which part in Eastern Europe and how is the market performance of Chinese What is their significance for the marketing and popularization of success and quick-profit next. should be paid more attention? motorcycles? motorcycles in the local communities? Mike: Bu ke qi (means no thanks in Chinese). Most interesting Mike: Before 2008 most important partner of China in Eastern Mike: Motorcycles Fairs are very popular for Ukrainian bikers. CHINAMOTOR: How do you think about the Eastern European for me is page Trial Run, where I can see the test drive of Chinese Europe was Ukraine and Poland. Now the motorcycle import to Bikers like to join into clubs, teams and others get-togethers. motorcycle spare parts market? Which countries are the major models, then Information and News, Special Reports, Observation, suppliers? What is China’s market share in this regard? and World Focus. About my suggestions for your magazine – plz do Mike: Ukraine is also Eastern European country. Main supplier not only focus on enterprises which are your partners. Under each of spare parts is China. Quality of spare parts is different. Pretty of your page I see list of six dickers brands, which you like. If I read many fakes exist on our market. For example brand TATA, which is test-drive of some models – it will be only models from brands famous brand of good quality in China, but in Ukraine some parts from that list. I should believe the information which I read from under this brand name are very cheap and of bad quality – only your magazine. Test-drive in China can be more interesting if you one explanation for it – fake. We said already in this interview – will more time than just 30 – 40 minutes for magazine’s biker, but quality of goods is depended on the reputation of local seller. real long-time ride of this model by many Chinese drivers, which bought this model in shop. The real ride of a model can be more CHINAMOTOR: Thanks a lot for your enlightening answers and objective. Even if your tester will check one model from assembly we firmly believe many people will learn a lot and complement line, the same model from buyer after 10 thousand kilometers – it their before knowledge of Ukrainian and Eastern European will be another picture. Plz make experiment and you will see that the result will has many differences.

For me, it will be also interesting to read about experience from other importers. When many importers have meeting, for example, during Canton Fair, they talk and discuss for long while. Also your magazine should has relationships with magazines from another countries. In my country there is an old saying: if you have an apple and I have an apple and we will give each other just an apple – we will have only one apple after the exchange. But if we exchange information – we will get much more than before. Information in any time has big cost. I like to meet your magazine every month and I hope it will help me and others people in future also.

Xie xie ni, pengyou for your hard job. (Thanks my friend for your hard job)

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the 883L, another entry-level Harley with a low seat height Forty-Eight has less than half the fuel capacity of the SuperLow. and equally low MSRP, bore Low as part of its moniker. The Suddenly the SuperLow’s near parity in wet weight with its SuperLow surfaced in 2011 and is the latest, freshest version of larger-engined brothers isn’t such a big deal, especially if the the 883L. The newly updated model name hints at the friendly SuperLow can keep cruising while the others need to pit in for seat height and price – key attributes that riders looking at the fuel. SuperLow might find appealing. What is for sure low about this Sporty is its MSRP. With the new name came a number of changes that Harley says In the standard black paint scheme (Vivid Black) the SuperLow were at the behest of dealers and consumers alike. The 883L’s, offers entry to the world of Harley-Davidson in 2011 – ‘12 or rather the SuperLow’s, fuel tank capacity was increased, for $7999, as does the identically priced Iron 883. While the and rider ergo improvements included thicker seat foam. New SuperLow’s price shouts, “Bargain basement Harley,” its styling wheel and tire sizes altered the bike’s stance, appearance and, and overall performance say, “Heritage of a big Harley without according to Harley, improved handling. the big price tag.”

The SuperLow, powered by the venerable 883cc air-cooled Plopping my 5 foot 8 inch frame in the Super’s sculpted saddle Harley V-Twin, holds the honor of possessing the lightest revealed the bike’s rider triangle is, as expected, a snug fit. But claimed dry weight in Harley’s stable in 2012. At 536 pounds the pullback handlebar didn’t require that I reach very far to dry, the SL is nine pounds lighter than the next two lightest comfortably clasp onto the grips. A handlebar with less pullback bikes, the Nightster and Forty-Eight, and 12 pounds lighter than would’ve demanded more reach, subsequently creating the the Iron 883. sensation of a too-cramped ride, as I would’ve been closer to the tank. With all fluids and a full tank, the SuperLow scales in with 563 pounds, one pound more than the Nightster, and two pounds less My torso was mostly centered over the seat, which meant I was than the Iron 883. This bodes well for the Nightster when we upright without feeling awkwardly positioned despite the bike’s consider it’s powered by a larger, 1200cc Twin. Nevertheless, diminutive dimensions. the SuperLow has a good excuse for the extra pounds it piles on. With 4.5 gallons of fuel capacity the SL carries 1.2 gallons more Footpeg placement is mid-mount style, and while my knees were 2012 petrol than the Iron 883 and Nightster; and the peanut-tanked in a comfortable 90-degree bend, even my short-ish 30-inch Harley-Davidson Sportster SuperLow Review Lowly in name only, the SuperLow offers easy entry into the world of Harley-Davidson

How looowwww can you go? Harley-Davidson answers, While the SL has a notably low span from seat to ground, it isn’t “SuperLow!” the lowest seat height from Harley. That distinction belongs to With only 26.8 inches between the SuperLow’s saddle and the the Softail Deluxe and its 25.9-inch seat height. Truth is, several tarmac, a safe guess might say that, of the 30-plus motorcycles other models boast seat heights lower than the SuperLow, even in Harley’s expansive lineup, the SuperLow has the lowest seat if only by a couple tenths of an inch. height. Guess again. So what gives with the name? As recently as model year 2010

44 Global Release www.chinamotorworld.com 45 Global Release inseam wished for pegs a little further forward. Additionally, As the SuperLow purposefully glides forward you won’t notice One such nit pick was how my elbows obscured the rearward However, like most things that demand near-constant attention the pegs are set rather far from the center of the bike – not a fueling and throttle response, because each of these functions is view from the mirrors – an issue usually plaguing the just-there- early on, the scraping and grinding of the pegs will happen less big deal, but their orientation created a minor inconvenience wonderfully smooth and transparent. Power delivery from the to-appease-DOT-regulation mirrors often found on sportbikes. often as you become more comfortable with the sensation and for shifting, as I had to deliberately toe-in to upshift. When I classic Milwaukee mill is linear, and more importantly for riders Longer mirror stalks for the SuperLow seem like the simple fix learn the bike’s lean-angle limits. became conscious of this necessary motion it made me think interested in this model, power delivery is predictable. here. Not as readily apparent as the mirrors’ stingy view is the that if I owned a SuperLow one of the first things I’d do is scout sometimes-unforgiving ride quality. From prior experience with the dual-piston single front caliper found on many Harley cruisers I didn’t anticipate anything A little more than two inches of rear suspension travel doesn’t beyond adequate stopping power from the SuperLow’s front leave much room for the dual coil-over shocks to soak up big, brake. This particular brake, however, supplied better than jarring freeway expansion joints. The 39mm Showa fork’s average feel and plenty of stopping force. A solid two-finger 4-plus inches of suspension travel is fairly standard for a cruiser, squeeze on the brake lever was all I ever really needed to reel in and so it does a better job of eating crummy pavement. Credit the SL. for helping smooth out the ride goes to the Michelin Scorcher II tires. The plump 120/70 x 18 front bun does a good job of The SuperLow: The Gateway to Harley-Davidson mitigating road imperfections before they reach the rider, more The Sportster SuperLow lacks the fat torque numbers produced so than the narrower 100/90 x 19 front tires found on the Iron by the larger 96 and 103-inch Harley engines; it doesn’t provide 883 and Nightster, and formerly on the 883L. storage like Harley’s renowned tourers and bagger models, and it offers none of the ostentatious flash of the upscale CVO line. Despite the fatter front tire and steering geometry more relaxed than the Iron or Nightster, the SuperLow nevertheless is a breeze Despite the SuperLow’s humble station in Harleyland it hits to maneuver. all the right Harley themes: unarguably iconic styling, relaxed riding position, the soft sound of rolling thunder, unintimidating Whether at parking-lot pace or darting along winding roads, but useful power and an engine recognizable the world initiating a turn doesn’t require any noticeable effort, and over, placed jewel-like in the center of it all. And a bountiful transitioning left to right, side to side, is also a low-energy affair. aftermarket ready to meet your customization desires. What will require some mental energy is reminding yourself the aftermarket for a shift lever with a longer peg. While you needn’t the footpegs will augur into the pavement in no time flat while The SuperLow embodies the core of a Harley-Davidson concern yourself completing even the most mundane cornering action – low seat motorcycle, and at the same time grants easy access to the The SuperLow’s layout never struck me as uncomfortable, but with break- heights courtesy of limited suspension travel have a cost. Harley mystique. (www.motorcycle.com) my guess is that riders hovering around 6-feet-plus who also neck speeds, the desire a low seat will want to look elsewhere in Harley’s line for 883cc Twin is a low-saddle model that provides roomier ergos. nevertheless peppy. The SL achieves freeway cruising pace in short order and The smallest displaced air-cooled 45-degree Vee from Harley without much effort, with room to spare for overtaking slower pops to life quickly. The EFI instantly and reliably regulates idle vehicles. speeds. The dual staggered shotgun exhaust emits the familiar Harley rumble, which, for whatever reason this time, struck me But observant riders will note the engine starts feeling busy as as burly sounding as the 96 and 103-inch engine Harleys. early as 60 mph, even while in top gear. The engine feels like it has ample power in reserve to pull a larger (i.e. taller) top gear Clutch pull effort is easy enough, but newer riders may need in its five-speed transmission; a taller top gear might make the additional time to acclimate to the burst of torque right off engine feel a little less active. I made a similar comment on the idle. This quick jolt of torque from a dead stop results largely gearing in our single-bike review of the 2010 883 Low. from the clutch engaging near the end of the clutch lever’s release point. But as noted, given some time in the saddle, this Other minor but noteworthy shortcomings became more peccadillo will fade from the rider’s conscience. The 883 makes apparent while bombing down the interstate, an environment most of its peak torque in the 2000 rpm range, which is another that sometimes gives a rider time to take notice of things great reason this little Harley feels so strong right out of the gate. and small.

46 Global Release www.chinamotorworld.com 47 Global Release The playful Zuma is reborn with a new four-stroke engine Scooters have long been associated as the transportation method of choice for students and those looking to maximize their mileage from a gallon of gasoline. Among the many choices available, Yamaha’s venerable Zuma has been a staple of college parking lots since 1989. Indeed, 2012 YAMAHA since 1997, Zuma sales have reached nearly 80,000 units, with the second generation accounting for nearly 64,000 units sold since its introduction in September 2001. The recipe for success is simple, too: mix mildly rugged looks, Yamaha reliability, an affordable price and everyday practicality in the form of storage space and fuel economy. Then, just reap the rewards.

Zuma 50F hange, however, is inevitable. While the world makes direction of the third-generation Zuma’s styling. They indicated a push for cleaner power sources and maximum fuel that styling and fuel mileage were the two biggest factors when Ceconomy, the Zuma soldiered on with its 49cc two- determining which scoot to buy. Yamaha showed these focus Review stroke engine. While still wildly economical at a claimed 123 groups a myriad of different design sketches ranging from mpg, its powerplant didn’t make Mother Nature happy, nor did radical to subdued, and as the elimination process progressed, a it provide much torque. Over time, owners complained that pattern emerged: the twin bug-eye headlights from the previous the seating position was sloped too far forward, placing a lot model were huge hits that shouldn’t be touched, and clean, of weight on the arms. That problem was exacerbated with a comfortable and simple styling was preferred over “plasticky,” pillion on board. sharp designs. So was born the 2012 Yamaha Zuma 50F. At first glance the 50F doesn’t appear to be much different from the model it The end result is a machine that looks much like its predecessor. replaces. Blame it on the focus groups. They helped dictate the The fact that other styling cues were carried over makes the

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mill, evident especially when leaving a dead stop. The CVT automatic was mainly seamless except when accelerating again after coasting back down to crawling speeds.

It should go without saying that the 50F only has two speeds — stopped or wide open. The latter is the case especially when trying to negotiate San Francisco’s notorious inclines. Without much room for a running start in most cases, the Zuma could manage a best of 15 mph up the steep grades, throttle cables stretched to the max. On flat ground, the 40 mph indicated top speed is attainable, but it takes around 15 seconds or so to get there.

Dashing through town to get from one checkpoint to the other, the Zuma is largely able to hold its own, though the struggle is finding the power needed to accelerate to merging speed when joining the flow of traffic.

Considering my lack of seat time on the previous model, I care about power or brakes. They want a practical mode of old and new even harder to distinguish. It’s not until you look 23 liters of stuff. Other convenience bits include an integrated asked others in attendance how the new four-stroke compared transportation that sips gas and accommodates their everyday closely that you notice the slight tweaks. The side panels and cup holder, a fold-out hook to hold things like groceries, and a with the old two-stroke. All agreed that the seating position was needs. To that end the Zuma is undeniably capable. The front fender are reminiscent of dirt bikes, while the knobby- rear luggage rack and grab bar to strap down bigger (though not more comfortable on the new machine. They also agreed that underseat storage area swallowed up the helmet you see in these ish tires and easily replaceable tube-type handlebar inspire too big) items. while the four-stroke makes more torque than the two-stroke, pictures, along with a jacket, gloves, and camera bag. Yamaha some semblance of off-road pretenses. All are similar to their perceived top end felt better on the old scoot. I say “perceived” even claims there’s space for a full-face helmet in there, too, counterparts on the outgoing model, but aren’t quite the same. Yamaha chose to invite the press to San Francisco to get a taste because top speed for both models peaks around the 40 mph and I believe it. The pop-out hook features a snap closure to The biggest styling difference with the new Zuma and the old of the new Zuma 50F in one of the harshest environments for mark. is in the ergonomics. Where the old model had the rider and scooters. If you know San Francisco at all, then you know what make sure items don’t “jump off” when hitting a bump, and the integrated cup holder is plenty big enough for a water bottle or passenger sloped forward, the 50F comes with a flatter, broader I’m talking about. This town is filled with steep hills that punish On the suspension front, the tiny telescopic fork and single rear even a Venti latte if that’s your thing (careful about the bumps seat that lends to roomier ergos for both rider and passenger. engines. On top of that, Yamaha arranged a scavenger hunt for shock worked surprisingly well. San Fran’s bumpy roads were with that one). the assembled journalists that included stops in every corner nicely soaked up by the suspenders, and only big potholes really With the looks of the new Zuma out of the way, getting more of the city. Not only would the Zuma’s hill-climbing ability be upset the chassis. One benefit the 50F has is its light weight As far as fuel mileage goes, after an entire day of running around mileage out of the tiny engine was the next task. Of course the tested (often), but its maneuverability through traffic would be and nimble handling, allowing it to dash in between cars and San Francisco at wide-open throttle, the fuel needle hardly biggest difference overall compared to the previous model is the put to the test as well. obstacles in the way. Another asset is its brakes. A 180mm moved. As impressive as that was, the others in attendance, all-new powerplant. Gone is the 49cc two-stroke and in its place wave-type disc is 25mm larger than last years and has great including the owner of Zumaforums.net, Jon Wegener, were is a SOHC, liquid-cooled, three-valve four-stroke engine of the While I admit that I haven’t spent considerable time on the old stopping power. When combined with the rear drum brake, the also impressed. Wegener informed me that the real-world same displacement. It also sports fuel injection and roller rocker model, I do remember the seating position to be a little sloped. Zuma comes to a halt very quickly. arms for reduced friction. An automatic CVT transmission takes As promised, that’s no longer the case on the new Zuma. The mileage numbers for his two-stroke Zuma are nothing close to the 123 mpg Yamaha claims. Instead, he gets around 60 mpg on care of shifting duties, and best of all, at least as far as Mother seat is in fact flatter with less weight placed on the arms. As a But Yamaha’s focus groups show that buyers of the Zuma don’t Nature is concerned, it’s much cleaner burning. Yamaha claims result, seat height is a smidge taller than the old model at 30.7 his “tuned for mileage” gen-two Zuma and noted that he would more torque and better throttle response compared to the two- inches (compared to 30.1 inches), but my 5-foot, 8-inch frame have had to refuel if he took his ride on the day’s journey. If stroke. Fuel misers will rejoice in the fact the Zuma 50F gets had no problems putting both feet on the ground solidly. that’s true, then college students and urban commuters all over even better mileage than before — to the tune of 132 miles per the country should pay the Zuma 50F some close attention. Your gallon (claimed). No, that’s not a typo. Ergos aside, the main thing on the mind of all the journos in ride has arrived. attendance was the engine. How would it perform? 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Directing the Wildcat is an electronic power steering system. This is designed to make turning the feline a cinch and when the hungry rocks come calling it can soak up the abuse while keeping the driver in control.

The suspension is where the Wildcat 1000i excels. Starting with the rear of this machine we find an incredible 18 inches of travel! Up front this cat stretches its arms out 17 inches. No other side-by-side comes close to these kind of numbers. Polaris’ Ranger RZR XP 900 is next in line when it comes to suspension travel, but it has four inches less in the rear and 3.5 less in the front.

The five-point suspension in the rear and dual A-arms up front are held in place by Walker Evans shocks. Walker Evans is a prominent name in the world of off-road racing and if anyone knows about cushioning the blows in the roughest terrain it has to be the Evans crew. These dual-rate shocks have several features that really make the suspension not only work well, but also lends to adjustment for the discriminating driver. The first of these adjustments and possibly the first type 2012 Arctic Cat of adjustment of its kind in the side- by-side world has to be the crossover controls. The crossover spacer on Wildcat 1000i Review typical dual-rate shock setups for ATVs or UTVs has to be physically While building the Wildcat, one question must have stood out on the drawing board: removed and replaced with a different A thrilling ride in the wildest Cat How can we make a suspension built for a trophy truck and put it into our Wildcat size spacer. The Walker Evans shocks When we think of a cat, several distinct things come to mind. A cat always lands on its feet running and a cat chassis? Whatever the plan was, it’s pretty clear to us that Arctic Cat has succeeded. has an innate ability to nimbly and strategically move across obstacles in its path with precision and grace. A have threaded adjustments, so its wildcat is a form of the same feline family yet this beast has a streak of insanity and an untamed demeanor owner manipulates the tuning of the that makes it stand out from its domesticated siblings. That could be the reason Arctic Cat named its newest Starting with the chassis, we can see a slim, lightweight round tube base on the Wildcat. crossover rate. This is another first offering the Wildcat 1000i – a machine that may be wildest in the entire UTV industry. This chassis not only took styling cues from the Class 1 buggy line, but it has a rock- for a production machine and a bonus crawler look that stands out as well. The weight in the chassis is rear biased 60/40 as the for side-by-side enthusiasts. These n the Stoddard Wells ORV riding area, tucked quietly close industry for months. engine is mounted behind the cockpit. The engine is not the only thing behind the seats, shocks also have multiple “clicks” of to Barstow, Calif., we finally met the Wildcat face to face. as the radiator and most of the transmission components are as well. The only things we adjustment for the compression side of With the thoughts of its massive suspension and powerful Arctic Cat’s project engineers researched the dynamics of were able to see forward of the driver and passenger are a massive set of shocks, the front I the shock. engine swirling in our heads we were beyond excited to see if suspension during many hours of testing in places like Barstow. drive differential and a small oil cooler. This is Arctic Cat’s plan to make the Wildcat Arctic Cat could live up to its boastful projections once and for This is a Mecca for testing and endurance challenges that bring stand up in the front and to create balance when crossing the roughest terrain with your The cockpit of the Wildcat 1000i is all. Afterall, the Wildcat 1000i has been the talk of the off-road proof to many engineers that they have succeeded or failed. foot on the gas!

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When we look at the Wildcat we think of an unbridled thrill- the help of Arctic Cat’s power steering. The wheel is closer than slinger from the word go, and yet it isn’t that complete of a most we’ve driven, but as our guide Rick Wallace told us, this package. Don’t get us wrong, as this machine has loads of keeps driver fatigue down and we noticed that while on the ride. power, but we think it just needs a bit more right off the bottom to make the driver feel like he has a 1000i in his control. Overall the Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000i is an awesome machine. We felt great when the day was over and we think we could Engine quibbles aside; this is still the most thrilling ride we have kept riding for days. It’s a thrill ride and if you get a chance have ever experienced in a side-by-side. The suspension on this to catch the Arctic Cat Wildcat Demo Tour you should try this machine soaks up almost everything on the trail. There were one on for size. We suggest you bring a friend, though, because times when we just knew we had bitten the last piece off, yet the you’ll need someone to validate what you tell your buddies! Wildcat cradled our will and handed us the rite of passage over the toughest terrain we’ve seen since our last race in Baja, Calif. As for pricing, Arctic Cat has set an MSRP of $16,599 on the Wildcat 1000i. That’s $600 more than the base Polaris Ranger At one point we found at least 50 yards of two- and three-foot RZR XP 900, but the same price as both the Black/Orange deep whoops along one trail that at speed felt like small speed Madness or White Lightning LE models. (www.atv. bumps while the Wildcat crested the tops like, well, a Wildcat! com) We drove through the dust-blocked trail several times only built to enclose the driver and the seated position is lower than keep the machine moving. With a CVT Transmission delivering its competition by five inches. Arctic Cat says this gets the power into the gear box you have high, low, reverse, neutral and driver and passenger down into the machine, which helps lower park as your choices. the center of gravity overall and delivers an “in” the machine feel. Seating in the Wildcat is very different than typical side-by- So enough of the standards, lets look at how this Cat prowls! side seats. The seats are much wider and surround the driver and In the wilds of Barstow, Calif. lies an ORV riding spot that gets passenger to give a comfortable and tucked-in feel. Arctic Cat many fast and well-suspended vehicles each year. This was a also included a three-point harness seat belt for both driver and great place for testing the Wildcat and also one to showcase passenger (or screamer, as the case may be). its drool-inducing suspension. Upon approaching the Wildcats under the Arctic Cat hauler we started to notice the exoskeleton- Though the suspension is the star of the Wildcat show, power is type framing on the beast. It reminds us of a desert race buggy nothing to scoff at either. Arctic Cat has transplanted its 951cc, and a rock crawler combined. That super long-travel suspension fuel-injected, fire-breathing V-Twin from the Prowler XTZ was the biggest eye catcher, though. After changing into our Fly 1000. This mill gives the Wildcat plenty of overall thrust to protective gear and slipping into the cab, we started the newest Cat and headed out for a day of craziness. to find ourselves with a decision to make, but once we had committed it was on! We’re not sure co-pilot (and videographer) Adam Wood has recovered yet. Ride Impressions The very first thing we noticed was the The cockpit of the Wildcat kept us snug in its grip and with the power in Wildcat. It wasn’t as explosive as reverse-opening doors, when it was time to get out and check we had envisioned. Some may say “well our pants it was no trouble at all. You definitely sit down into the do you really need that?” To those people machine as we found ourselves bending over to slip in, almost we say “heck, yeah!” Torquey, responsive like getting into a late-model dirt car. power can get you out of and keep you from getting into trouble and with a The dash is basic but the digital gauge has all the important info suspension like this you can use everything right in clear view just in case you need it. The monster seemed you have and more. This could be just a to get reasonably good gas mileage too, as we were not driving clutching adjustment, but we are guessing in ECO mode at all! that maybe fuel maps and some fine tuning would help as well. Steering the Wild Cat was smooth and very comfortable with

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things out of this 570. Having a respectable 45 horsepower, the sides. new RZR 570 may seem like a far shot off the fun RZR 800, but as we found out it will surprise the unsuspecting passengers. Rolling on tough Maxxis tires the RZR 570 gets the same 10 inches of ground clearance as the 800. The suspension travel Being fuel injected the RZR 570 gets a good breath of air and may also be a concern for the discriminating buyer but have fuel for quick starts and clean power. The air is drawn in via no fear it is also the same as the original RZR 800. The front a side vent at the rear bedside. This means cleaner air before will flex its muscles with nine inches of travel, while the rear filtration to keep as much debris from clogging the paper air provides 9.5 inches of cushion. With twin sway bars, one front filter as possible. If you should need to check or change the air and one rear, the RZR stays flatter under hard cornering and filter, however, it is easily accessible through the center of the more stable. bed by opening the engine hatch. This is also a great space to service some areas on the engine. The 2012 Polaris Ranger RZR 570 is eight pounds lighter than the RZR 800, tows and hauls the same weight and only loses a Putting the power to the ground is also handled by the same new zero to 35mph test by two tenths of a second. And its MSRP of light compact transmission that handles the high horse power in $9,999 ($1,300 less than the RZR 800) means it’s priced to get the RZR XP 900. That means reliability at its finest as well as a your attention as well. rugged design for those flat-footed drivers. Gear selection is also the same as the RZR 570’s older siblings with park, reverse, We had received the information about the RZR 570 a few neutral, high and low. If crossing rough terrain is in the forecast months back with the rest of the general public and instantly red then you just flip a switch on the dash to engage the front differential and get RZR’s AWD (all wheel drive) system to do the work for you.

Not seeing much difference just yet between the RZR 800 and the RZR 570? Well Polaris has changed a couple of things as far as the chassis goes but you’ll have to look close at the rear of the machine to notice. The new engine and transmission meant 2012 Polaris Ranger that Polaris engineers had to develop a new rear section into the design of the framework. This starts just behind seats all the way out to the exhaust. That’s the only real difference between the RZR 800 and the RZR 570 chassis. The bed on the rear of the RZR 570 Review RZR 570 is also a single piece now instead of having removable Surprising performance at an attractive price Driving around in the tight trails with a friend or family member right beside you might be something you are interested in. If so there is a self proclaimed trail capable side-by-side manufacturer to get this done in quick fashion. Polaris has taken the RZR line just a step further and we got a chance to inspect its newest addition in the beautiful state of Michigan. We traveled into the Lac La Belle part of the Keweenaw Peninsula for a day on the RZR’s edge.

hen the Polaris’ 50-inch wide RZR 800 came out it dominance. revolutionized our industry in the market of side- Wby-side machines. This was a first of its kind for Starting with the obvious, you have a 567cc four-stroke, 4-valve, the world of off-road powersports and it has been simulated dual overhead cam, single-cylinder powerplant to slingshot you but never duplicated. The newest addition to the Polaris and a passenger down the trails. This engine is the newest in the dominance is the mild-mannered 2012 RZR 570! This machine ProStar format, which was used in its more outrageous sibling, features much of the original RZR 800’s form, but with a new the RZR XP 900. This design seems to build better and more engine design and displacement for a bit more controlled trail usable power to the ground in the XP 900 so we expected great

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off into the wilds of Michigan.

While the takeoff of the RZR 570 lacked a little in comparison to the RZR 800, it seemed to us as the day wore on that the 567cc engine could possibly have more usable power. This is where the fun began. The first few miles we noticed that the shocks were set on the softest settings and this is possibly why the belly of our new RZR suffered across the rocks and semi-rough terrain. Even though the engineers had added a new thicker skid plate system to the RZR 570 we decided to strengthen the preload up just a bit to handle the combined weights of our video genius Chris Blanchette and myself. This made all the difference in the world as to how our machine responded and although we lost a little comfort we kept the machine from bottoming while still maintaining great handling. Controlling this machine is very easy and not one time did we feel like the machine was driving us. In fact, the new RZR 570 seemed to handle a bit better than its RZR 800 counterpart. If we were to add anything to the steering on this machine it around 56-57 mph you’ll find the rev limiter and with a good might just be a simple steering dampener to sweeten the already tailwind you can reach almost 60 mph…not that we encourage impressive package. that sort of thing. Rocking through the gear selection is easy and efficient. The So what’s it all worth, you ask? The low entry price of $9,999 clear fact that the RZR 570 is a mountain goat in reverse was makes it worth every penny and if you want a ride that we bet proven time and time again as we had to go to and fro to capture could give its own sibling, the RZR 800, a run in the tight stuff photos and video around Lake Superior. The new transmission we would put our money on the new RZR 570 from your old design performed like a champ each and every time. Top speed friends at Polaris. (www.atv.com) on the machine is, well, up for debate. But we can tell you that flags started flying in the why’d-they- do-that department of our brain. It didn’t seem reasonable to install a smaller engine in an already stellar machine, but Polaris had done it so it was up to us to figure out for ourselves if we could love it. Flying into Hancock, Mich., we could see many hundreds of acres of pristine trails as well as Lake Superior. We would be riding over 85 miles of trails with the Keweenaw ATV club and we couldn’t wait to get to it.

As we strapped into the very familiar cockpit of the RZR 570 the excitement was building. A twist of the switch revealed a quick-starting, fuel-injected four-stroke powerplant and when the engine was good and warm we were

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to ride while you drive through your favorite off-road riding area. You can also haul a cooler and select gear for a day out in the wild. So before I get you thinking of the next great ride, lets dig into the specifics of the Teryx4.

The powerplant in the Teryx4 is a familiar beast. The 749cc V-twin engine platform was indeed borrowed from its two-seat sibling, but a few modifications were made to help this motor push the extra weight around the trail. The Teryx4 engine has more overall peak horsepower than its T2 counterpart and Kawasaki does this with fine atomization 12-hole fuel injectors utilizing the 32-bit digital fuel injection system to control delivery. As well, the exhaust was also modified to assist in the power of the V-Twin. Cooling an engine that is mounted back in the center of the chassis can have its issues, but with a larger overall radiator as well as an assisting chassis fan to drive air through the floor and over the engine this Teryx4 should run with a cool head at all times. The under-chassis fan only runs when it’s needed, so you don’t have to worry about taxing the electrical system.

All the V-Twin power is delivered to the CVT transmission, which is tasked to putting the power to the ground. With a brand new CVT belt design as well as an all-new selectable front differential Kawasaki’s refining of the four-seat market hit its mark. With the 2012 Kawasaki V-Twin’s engine braking, Kawasaki is able to assist the driver in controlling the machine on steep descents. This is a confidence booster for the person in the pilot’s seat, Teryx4 750 4x4 Review which should help the passengers feel safe. Safety is yet another key and even more important Surprisingly comfortable and pleasingly sporty element when building a vehicle that can haul more Located in the northeastern mountainous region of Tennessee is a place called Brimestone Recreation. This than two people. The Roll Over Protection Structure is where the mountains meet the rivers and 300 miles of trails wind around the 19,196 acres of beautiful landscape. This is also a great place for families to get away and enjoy nature via ATV or side-by-side off- (ROPS) is made of high tensile strength steel and wraps road vehicles. Kawasaki clearly thought the same way as it chose this location to showcase its new Teryx4 the passengers up to keep them safe on the trail. The fun machine. key feature Kawasaki pointed out on the framework of the protective structure was the fact that the round tube awasaki has stood by its slogan of “Let the good times roll” for years now and the engineers have built great equipment Kto allow the statement to ring true. With the production year of 2011 coming to a close, Kawasaki had one last surprise for off-road consumers and their families to ride off into model year 2012 in style. The Teryx4 750 4x4 has hit the dealer floors and the excitement is brewing.

Kawasaki’s all new Teryx4 has a roomy place for three of your besties

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outdoors with you? How does Electronic upper chassis extends itself outside the edges of the plastics. Power Steering (EPS) sound for another This means that the round steel tube takes the majority of the optional bonus! Utilizing EPS in an off- abuse and keeps you from ripping the fenders off your Teryx4. road vehicle makes steering the beast a So not only does the ROPS keep you safe, but it keeps your ride cinch and comfortable for less experienced looking good. drivers. When you lock a utility off-road vehicle into four-wheel drive or even full When it came to accommodating two more passengers, it wasn’t differential lock the steering can become as simple as Kawasaki just dropping an extra row of seats into extremely heavy. With EPS the load is a regular Teryx chassis. Kawasaki engineers spent many hours lightened dramatically. As well, it makes developing a superb ride to make the Teryx4 comfortable on the Teryx4 much easier to maneuver over the trail. Kawasaki claims the suspension on the Teryx4 is sport rocky terrain and rutted out trails. focused and it comes outfitted with high performance single chamber gas charged shocks up front that offer compression and rebound adjustments along with a pair of piggyback reservoir Test Ride shocks on the rear of the machine. This is how the base model We were excited to roll into the Brimstone is set up, but if you go for the more expensive models you’ll get Recreation ride area and get our hands the upgraded shocks from the rear on all four corners. wrapped firmly around the steering wheel of Kawasaki’s new ride. The cool crisp So what else could you possibly get with a four seat off-road morning made everyone bundle up and vehicle that would help your friends and family enjoy the after a brief meeting we were searching for the machine we would spend the rest of the day in.

The seating in this new Teryx4 feels so comfortable. The seats were high-back wrap-around style and it really feels like you are sitting in high class. Kawasaki stepping away from the typical hard half seats was the first of many great features we were to find. A quick look over your shoulder reveals plenty of comfortable room for the friends you choose to take along for the adventure.

The Teryx4 started up without any trouble and the throttle delivery was as smooth as any thing I have ever driven. The smooth acceleration was a welcomed experience. to pull a loaded cart and at times we actually forgot that there were other seats and even As we cruised through the hills and over people behind us. This was when I knew the go fast sporty guy would really enjoy this some seemingly difficult obstacles in the machine. Engaging the driveline or gear selection was smooth. With a 7.9-gallon gas trail system it was apparent the Teryx4 tank the fun will last for quite some time. wasn’t going to be held back by anything. If I had one request from Kawasaki it The times are tough for any extra cash to spend on off-roading, but with a machine would be just a bit more front wheel like this one (base Teryx4 starts at $13,399, EPS is another $1000) it’s the only thing a coverage to keep the driver, passenger and family would need to have an absolute blast. Get out as soon as you can and check this extras in the back clean. ride out. Take the entire family to the dealer so you can fill the back seats up and get an idea for the next off road adventure. (www.atv.com) The engine seemed to have enough power 62 Global Release www.chinamotorworld.com 63 Global Release

created equally and this rider knows that, either through word of handle the price of the base model, you could probably ante mouth or through personal experience. up the extra cash for either variant. That’s up to you, of course. We’d stay with the base Apex. When it comes to the serious everyday snowmobiler, the rider who counts on his sled to work as consistently as his In the past, so-called “base” models suffered with a lack of tow vehicle, a snowmobile must be reliable and durable. But, features that you’d want. The 2012 Yamaha Apex does not. All because this rider is a snowmobile enthusiast, he wants all the Apex models are essentially the same under the hood. The basic latest technology. After all, at the end of the day when stories suspensions vary a bit, but the things that you really want are the are swapped, he wants to let his buddies know just how well his same in each Apex version. sled works. Just how high-tech it is. And why he didn’t need to tinker with it and why he could still accelerate away from his Two seasons back, Yamaha moved us off our persistent stance two-stroke buddies. That’s assuming this serious snowmobiler that the Vector was the best sled in the Yamaha line. We felt rides a Yamaha Apex. that its fuel-injected triple offered the best on-trail performance. It didn’t feel as heavy to push through tight trails as the four- While Yamaha offers variants of the Apex, all you need to know cylinder Apex. That and our opinion all changed as a result of about this model is contained in the base setup. The “base” Apex two very different changes Yamaha engineering made in the retails for US$13,999 while the Apex SE with its Fox Float Apex package — electric power steering and EXUP exhaust shock package lists for US$14,949 and the Apex XTX with the tuning. longer 144-inch track retails for U$14,399. In reality, if you can

2012 Yamaha Apex Review One of the sport's best performers Take a serious look at the 2012 Yamaha Apex. Ride it. And then you’ll understand why we listed this sled as one of our Model Year 2012 performance sleds of the year. This is a snowmobile designed to be ridden every day of the snow season for as many miles as its rider cares to go.

et’s get serious here. Yes, there are snowmobilers Then there is the snowmobiler who wants to snowmobile, to who want to tweak their sleds. For them, playing with ride, to make miles, to enjoy what the sled can do for him. This Lthe sled’s suspension setup is a part of their riding rider is every bit as serious as the tinkering rider, perhaps even experience. They want to be involved, be interactive with their more so as this rider searches for a sled that will allow him sled’s mechanics. to ride when, where and whenever he wants. Not all sleds are

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friendly suspensions to adjust. The standard 46mm KYB high pressure gas shock allows for a great deal of adjustability and can handle varied terrain with up to 11.6-inches of travel.

The Apex front suspension needed a revision to accommodate the electric steering assist. The new double A-arm design allows greater tune-ability that can be When done with either the standard Yamaha Apex ski or the addition of the engineering optional Yamaha dual-runner decided to add the “tuned” ski design. Either way, EXUP exhaust, other you’ll notice that steering effort modifications were made as well. has been knocked back a lot. The entire exhaust saw upgrades including The EPS inputs more assistance As a larger 38mm 4-into-one titanium exhaust. The at low speeds and backs off at far as we are sled’s rear frame had to be modified to accommodate higher speeds. The front end uses concerned the two changes a shortened muffler. While the exhaust side got updated so to a sway bar to control side to side go hand in hand, meaning that each upgrade did the intake side of the Genesis four-stroker. The air box was movement and 40mm aluminum suspension wheel bearings. For greater durability you could opt serves to make each change beneficial to each other. modified with new intake funnels. There was a revision of the shocks to handle the available 8.5-inches of travel. Power-assisted steering certainly makes the Apex easier to ride intake cam timing. The intake valves’ lift angle increased from to install Yamaha’s all-new hyfax with DuPont’s Vespel material said to provide greater resistance to heat and wear. at low speeds and when cornering. But the added width of the 104-degrees to 109-degrees to accommodate the intake/exhaust All of the Apex models offer virtually the same travel front to 998cc Genesis four-stroke’s torque curve gives the rider greater valve changes required by the EXUP system. In addition, the rear, so you don’t give up anything between models. While the One of the features that puts the Apex ahead of the Vector for flexibility for powering in curvy forest trails. Easier, lighter engineers upgraded the pistons with a new dome shape for SE adds Fox Float shocks, we’re a bit lazy and can easily live us is the new Apex seat, which actually puts your hips up about steering combined with easier to use power makes the Apex an improved combustion. The new pistons reflect a lightweight with the base gas shock package and make the quick adjust rear two-inches higher. Doesn’t sound like a big deal but it really absolutely fun sled to ride anywhere. forged aluminum construction that results in less vibration and suspension change, if necessary, during a stop to check the trail is if you want to ride all day. The seat design also allows for a quieter engine operation. map. That EXUP power tuned exhaust gives you great low-end grunt, rear storage area big enough for water bottles, spare gloves or goggles. serious midrange and simmering top end. What you end up with These resulting changes make for a sled that gives you the low The Apex enjoys a number of “quiet” features that make is a sled that combines all that we liked about the Vector, plus to moderate operation that made the Vector famous with the this sled more enjoyable as a trail partner. The drive features In general riding we find the Apex to be a very well rounded the excitement of an Apex. What’s not to like here? straightaway speed of the Apex series. It’s like having the best extrovert drivers and replaceable of both models. sled that can adapt to a performance rider or serious high mile As most Yamaha enthusiasts know, the Genesis four-stroke snowmobiler. It has a very good wind-deflecting windscreen, came to snowmobiling via Yamaha motorcycles, where the Adding to that distinction is an upgrade in the Apex 128-inch a far cry from the flyspeck Yamaha windshields of old. You’ll powerplant highlighted a series of world-class road bikes. The Monoshock RA 2 rear suspension. Designed to accommodate find DC outlets for a cell phone and an RCA-style outlet to latest iteration of the one-liter Genesis quad has been fitted with the longer length 128-inch Ripsaw track, the parallel slide rail accommodate a heated visor. Yamaha’s EXUP exhaust system that virtually eliminates any unit is said to offer improved anti-bottoming characteristics flat spots in the engine’s power delivery from idle to wide open and a smoother ride. Although the update from the old Apex And, of course, the Yamaha Apex offers standard electric start, throttle. While unique to snowmobile engines, EXUP has been 121-inch track to a 128-in one doesn’t seem like a big deal, the a mechanical reverse, hooked handlebars, high output hand a Yamaha motorcycle feature since 1987. In the top line Apex added inches of on-trail grip helps when you slam in the throttle and thumb warmers and the only four-stroke, four-cylinder the computer-controlled EXUP uses butterfly control valves to on a 150-plus horsepower engine. powerplant in all of snowmobiling. When you push in the maximize torque without sacrificing top end revs. The system throttle and feel that four-stroke rush, you’ll know why we results in a “greener” engine as it reduces emissions. We’ve found Yamaha’s Monoshock to be one of the more user- picked this 2012 Yamaha as one of the season’s best performers.

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have expressed selfish concerns that the GSX could be more or, perhaps, the MXZ could be a bit less.

We like the look of the MXZ with its more aggressive appeal and higher-grade shocks. But, we really like the GSX for its higher level of creature comforts. Fortunately, Ski-Doo marketers and engineers are closing the gap between the two models. Not totally, but we find the 2012 GSX quite appealing as a serious ride for high mileage snowmobilers who can appreciate and enjoy throttling through a rugged stretch of trail.

The truly aggressive GSX rider would opt for the lighter weight high output 600cc E-TEC direct injection two-stroke. The rider more interested in miles would go for the GSX powered by the very smooth Rotax 4-TEC 1200 triple. And that’s where we are going. Ski-Doo really gets the concept of fast transit. That has a lot to do with the hometown, where rides are measured in hundreds, not tens of miles at a time. Since the local Quebec trails are groomed better than some winter freeways, distances can be covered quite quickly as opposed to the local midwestern trail systems where 150 miles is a good ride. In Quebec and Ontario, that distance makes for a good run between breakfast and a snack stop.

Since Ski-Doo advises that its liquid-cooled, fuel injected 1171cc triple can achieve upwards of 18 miles per gallon, the standard 10.6-gallon fuel tank represents up to 190 miles per 2012 Ski-Doo GSX tank of unleaded regular gasoline. So, a century run or pre- lunch sprint of 150-miles should be little challenge for the 130-horsepower four-stroke triple.

LE 1200 Review We do like the Ski-Doo Rotax triple. In the MXZ it has a coarse The serious trail rider's comfort sports sled rumble that is muted a bit for the trail comfort models, especially With Ski-Doo’s headquarters in Valcourt located just off the famed Quebec snowmobile super trail systems where getting from Point A to Point B can be quicker and easier by snowmobile than by car, it makes sense that Ski-Doo engineers would understand the relationship between trail sport and trail comfort. If you look at the Ski-Doo line of 2012 sleds, you’ll see models that can easily go in either a sport performance or comfort performance direction.

n searching out user-specific models, it can be easy to get rearview mirrors and more upscale styling cues to appeal to the a bit confused. Or, maybe that’s just us. The MXZ and rider who prefers more trail “cush” to slamming big air moguls. IGSX models seem quite different, at first. Obviously the Despite the marketing aims of the two sleds, the two models MXZ, designed and marketed for the true sports rider, retains actually have a great deal in common. the look of a sport sled with its aggressive styling, racy low Unlike Arctic Cat, which essentially offers the same sled with windshield and shock packages designed to challenge moguls. two package choices in either Sno Pro or LXR trim, Ski-Doo The somewhat similar looking GSX models appear to be more created two distinct models built on its current Rev-X platforms. refined, come with a rear storage bag, steering console cover, While we can’t disagree with Ski-Doo marketing success, we

68 Global Release www.chinamotorworld.com 69 Global Release for serious mileage makers. The SC-5 parallel slide rail design uses a variable rate gas shock on the rear arm and a softer action Motion Control shock on the suspension’s forward arm. Maximum travel is 9-inches up front and up to 15-inches at the rear.

The GSX LE seat reflects the current “comfort” design that allows easy movement from front to tail. The handlebars are constructed of lightweight aluminum and incorporate “J-hook” ends for added control in the tight corners.

Those features give the GSX LE a friendly and sport-oriented presence on the trail. But it’s the creature features like push- button reverse, tall wind-deflecting windscreen, rearview mirrors, an expandable tunnel bag and a 12-volt power outlet that differentiate the GSX from the MXZ models. This is a sled meant to travel hundreds of miles in a day. It is designed to optimize main corridor routes and let you travel groomed trails efficiently.

Things to like about the 2012 GSX LE 1200 are the sweet sound and soul of the 4-TEC triple. The mileage factor is a plus. But, then, that’s how this sled was engineered. This sled is an the two-up Grand Touring. Regardless, you’ll find the 1200 maximum engine speed or simply laze along enjoying a special excellent runner on freeway trails and a heck of a lot of fun for 4-TEC extremely pleasing as it has an exceptionally wide power scenic section of trail. You will find this engine very adept at pitstop-to-pitstop excursions as well. The GSX LE allows its curve that incites your hot rod throttle thumb. The chain driven matching your mood. owner to enjoy the look of serious participation combined with double overhead camshaft controls four valves per cylinder. the benefits of creature comforts that become more important to Smoothness results from a gear-driven counter balancer that The power gets translated from the power take off through veteran riders. Smooth and quick meet versatile and comfortable limits engine vibration through the handlebars. In total, the Ski-Doo’s own TRA IV drive system to the new-for-2012 about sums up the 2012 Ski-Doo GSX LE. (www. Rotax inline three-cylinder motor is designed for excellent on- lightweight 1.25-inch lug height RipSaw track. Braking comes snowmobile.com) trail performance, whether you want to push up to the 7800-rpm from an exclusive Brembo disc braking system, which includes a stainless steel braided brake line. Ski-Doo’s brake vendor, 2012 Ski-Doo GSX LE 1200 4-TEC Specs Brembo is the same Italian-based manufacturer that supplies Engine: Rotax 4-TEC 1200, 1170.7c, 4-stroke, liquid- braking systems for Red Bull Racing’s Formula One world cooled, triple; Double overhead cam with counter balancer; championship cars. While you won’t need to rein in a Ski-Doo electronic fuel injection from 200 to 30 miles per hour in a few hundred yards, be glad to Horsepower: 130-plus know that the engineering know-how carries over. Drive: Ski-Doo TRA IV primary drive with QRS secondary Brake: Brembo hydraulic Front Suspension: Ski-Doo double A-arm suspension; HPG While the GSX LE is the more “basic” of the two GSX models, High Pressure Gas shocks; 9.0-in maximum travel we consider the LE version to be closer to the MXZ TNT 1200 Rear Suspension: Ski-Doo SC-5 parallel rail slide with in trail appeal. This is the one you want for sport. You get Motion Control shock on front and HPG-VR on rear arm; good shocks, although the TNT 1200 offers an upgrade. Still, 15-in maximum travel most GSX LE riders will be hard pressed to tell the difference Length: 114.4 in between the two, unless the LE is ridden hard over serious Width: 47.9 in moguls and seriously pushed through miles of twisted trails. Height: 49.3 in Then you might feel the shocks fade. Ski Stance: 42.4 in Track: 15 x 120.0x 1.25 RipSaw The GSX LE comes stock with high-pressure gas shocks to Weight: 529 lbs (claimed) control the double A-arm front suspension’s action. The rear Fuel Capacity: 10.6 US Gal suspension reflects the needs Ski-Doo engineers deemed ideal MSRP: US$11,749

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EUROMOTOHorizon EUROMOTO Horizon TOP 30 MOTORBIKES: A FOUR FIGHT FOR THE PODIUM 1 BMW R 1200 GS Enduro 3.275 2 HONFROM ITALIA CB 600 F HORNET Naked 1.704 3 BMW R 1200 R Naked 1.590 a Time 4 TRIUMPH TIGER 800 Enduro 1.572 October, 5 BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE Enduro 1.507 6 HONFROM ITALIA XL 700 V TRANSALP Enduro 1.496 7 HARLEY-FROMVIDSON XL1200X FORTY-EIGHT Custom 1.395 for Outsiders 8 BMW F 800 GS Enduro 1.382 9 BMW F 800 R Naked 1.336 n such a lean time, the 13.470 units cold or is there something else? 10 SUZUKI DL 650 V-STROM Enduro 1.332 registered in October are not a bad result, 11 KAWASAKI Z 750 Naked 1.228 Ieven though it was certainly not a miracle: We are loosing less. Even though. “The two- 12 TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE Naked 1.225 the loss respect to the same period of 2010 is of wheel market is not out the tunnel yet, however 13 DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796 Supermotard 1.198 7,4%. For the second month in a row, scooters the loss of volumes is less serious”: that’s 14 YAMAHA FZ8-N Naked 1.158 did much better with a 3,9% (9.650 unities how Corrado Capelli starts, President of 15 HARLEY-FROMVIDSON XL883N IRON 883 Custom 1.059 October was not a month during this period) compared to motorbikes, Confindustria ANCMA. “On the other hand, the 16 YAMAHA XJ6-N Naked 1.021 like any. Once again that achieve a 15, 1% (3.820 models). economic global background and the corrective 17 HONFROM ITALIA CB 1000 R Naked 996 the V-Strom was the manoeuvres are causing a decrease of trust from 18 DUCATI MULTISTRAFROM 1200 Tourer 941 most sold motorbike; The month of October on average is worth a families and generating a depressive effect on 19 KAWASAKI ER-6N Naked 919 LML is ahead of Suzuki 5% on the overall registered during the year; the demand. 20 KAWASAKI Z 750 R Naked 902 for scooters sells. A in this month, the motorbikes achieved 28,4% 21 DUCATI MULTISTRAFROM 1200 S TOURING Tourer 874 sign that the market is and scooters 71,6%. 240.796 vehicles have We need fast interventions to start growing 22 BMW G 650 GS Enduro 848 physiologically going been registered since the beginning of the year, again, beginning from improved conditions for 23 DUCATI DIAVEL ABS Naked 838 down (-15, 6% from the 15,6% less compared to the first 10 months consumer credit, we need accessible insurance 24 KAWASAKI VERSYS Enduro 825 beginning of the year) of 2010. Scooters fulfil 161.748 unities, with a fares, less penalizing excises and facilities that 25 TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE Naked 807 but it is also changing on decrease 17, 8% and represent the 67,1% of take in consideration those ones travelling by a 26 DUCATI MONSTER 796 Naked 805 the inside and how. the market; motorbikes fulfil 79.048 unities, with two wheeled vehicle. 27 BMW R 1200 RT Tourer 769 a decrease equal to – 10,8%: a loss of 32,9% . 28 DUCATI MONSTER 696 Naked 769 These data confirm that this is a good time for From January the congestion charge will have evenly been dispensed because they represent one of the 29 YAMAHA XT 1200 Z Enduro 756 scooters respect to gear means: is it just about be introduced in Milan and the two-wheels solutions to the problem of traffic, with a limited impact in terms of 30 TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1050 Naked 704 CO2 and particulate issues.

Its analysis is complete, and it seems more like an injection of confidence on this sector than anything else. After the sudden Italian political changes, a series of anti-crisis manoeuvres based on rigor are on their way: a contraction of consumptions that should also impact on the two-wheel market, at least in the short run, was foreseeable.

Numbers speak by themselves. 4.423 registrations of moped have to be added to the month calculation in relation to registered vehicles: the month inflection is of 6,4%, still less considerable respect to the recent past. From the beginning of the year, the registrations of 50 cc motorbikes amount to 65.908: -17,4% respect to 2010. of recovery at the beginning of the year. 125 cm3 scooters with The total of the two- wheels (registrations and moped) in the first 52.818 sales leave a 12,3% from the start of the year. 10 months of 2011 amounts to 306.704 vehicles, that is 16% less than the same time last year. It is impossible than to reach the The 300-500 cm3 follow with 59.446 pieces equal to -20%. A worst overall 400.000 vehicles, that would represent a clear sign situation for the 150-200 cm3 that record a -21,1% with 33.934 unities, and for the 250 cm3 with 13.543 pieces (23,9%). As a

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EICMA, many tourers and endures and something more than a simple come back to the small capacities, THREE YEAR OF MOTORBIKES COMPARED at 250 cm3. Suzuki is the best for better or for worse. THREE YEARS FO SCOOTERS COMPARED MARCA 2008 2009 2010 OCT 1 We cannot only consider rankings, but the Suzuki BMW 15.610 13.211 14.457 12.725 case is symbolic. The Japanese company is coming HONFROM (WITH HONFROM ITALIA) 20.193 15.516 12.152 10.121 to the fore, for better or for worse. For better because DUCATI 10.876 9.072 8.862 8.129 the VStrom is the most sold motorbike for the second KAWASAKI 18.003 13.441 9.807 7.323 month in a row with 177 models, which give the YAMAHA 17.976 15.992 10.401 7.291 Enduro the fourteenth place only one step below from HARLEY-FROMVIDSON 8.468 6.680 7.070 7.010 scooters like the Honfrom PCX 125. MARCA 2008 2009 2010 OTT 11 PIAGGIO 64.417 76.130 51.320 39.086 For worse because, amongst the scooters, it has been HONFROM (WITH HONFROM ITALIA) 59.940 56.979 42.969 31.410 overcome on the sixth place by LML, which sells 5.600 KYMCO 30.862 52.642 33.594 26.325 models in the month of October: an incredible result YAMAHA 45.946 33.642 29.547 21.206 for who was at an amount of 774 at the end of the year. APRILIA 19.250 19.062 11.210 8.569 LML 774 3.614 3.648 5.600

TOP 30 SCOOTERS: BEVERLY SECONDO 1 HONFROM ITALIA SH 300 Scooter 12.084 2 PIAGGIO BEVERLY 300 Scooter 10.127 3 PIAGGIO LIBERTY 125 RST Scooter 7.935 4 YAMAHA TMAX 500 Scooter 6.679 5 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Scooter 6.076 6 HONFROM ITALIA SH 150 Scooter 6.009 7 HONFROM ITALIA SH 125 Scooter 5.159 8 KYMCO DOWNTOWN 300 Scooter 5.085 9 KYMCO AGILITY 125 R16 Scooter 5.055 10 PIAGGIO VESPA GTS 300 SUPER Scooter 4.772 11 YAMAHA X-CITY 250 Scooter 4.335 12 PIAGGIO VESPA LX 125 Scooter 4.114 13 HONFROM PCX 125 Scooter 4.077 countertendency the maxi scooters over the 500 cm3: 14 HONFROM SW-T 400 Scooter 2.365 they are in total only 2.007 (+36,2%) from the beginning 15 PIAGGIO VESPA PX 150 Scooter 2.361 of the year, but the number is destined to grow after the MOTORBIKES CAPACITIES CLASSES 16 APRILIA SCARABEO 200 Scooter 2.274 new models were introduced at EICMA 2001, BMW above CAPACITIES RANGES JAN / OCT 2010 JAN / OCT 17 LML STAR 150 Scooter 2.183 all. up to 125 cm3 6.984 6.156 -11,86 18 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 Scooter 2.100 from 126 to 200 cm3 381 285 -25,20 19 KYMCO AGILITY 200I R16 Scooter 2.068 The range of over 1000 cm3 confirms a positive tendency from 201 to 250 cm3 2.434 2.155 -11,46 20 LML STAR 125 Scooter 1.976 with 23.699 sales (+1,1% respect to 2010); the 800-1000 from 251 to 500 cm3 4.177 4.676 11,95 21 APRILIA SCARABEO 125 Scooter 1.965 cm3 follow with 20.518 pieces (-6,4%: the drop start to be from 501 to 600 cm3 9.515 6.303 -33,76 22 SUZUKI AN 400 BURGMAN Scooter 1.938 felt). The intermediate capacities decrease: 650-750 cm3 from 601 to 750 cm3 19.744 15.256 -22,73 23 KYMCO XCITING R 300 I Scooter 1.853 with 15.256 unities register a -22,7%, and the 600 cm3 from 751 to 1.000 cm3 21.927 20.518 -6,43 24 KYMCO PEOPLE GTI 300 Scooter 1.821 with 6.303 motorbikes go straight down (-33,8%). over 1.000 cm3 23.443 23.699 1,09 25 KYMCO LIKE 125 Scooter 1.521 Total 88.605 79.048 -10,79 26 APRILIA SCARABEO 100 4T Scooter 1.505 The 125 cm3, with 6.156 registrations, go back of 11,9%, Data source: "Ministry for Transports and Infrastractures” 27 MALAGUTI CENTRO 160 Scooter 1.297 while the 300 to 500 cm3 motorbikes with a +12% and – Developed by UNRAE for ANCMA 28 KYMCO PEOPLE S 200 Scooter 1.281 a total of 4.676 sales confirm a positive trend. It’s not 29 PEUGEOT GEOPOLIS 300 Scooter 1.215 by mistake that only a few sports bikes were showed at 30 SUZUKI SIXTEEN 150 Scooter 1.171

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AN OVERVIEW OF of class 1 vehicles. This differs from test cycles THE GLOBAL EMISSIONS used in Europe and STANDARDS SITUATION China. “A WAKEUP CALL FOR THOSE EXPORTING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD” Currently, these US standards can be met This article may have a lot of technical information, but is very important for all of us in the ATV, Scooter, and with good quality already have emissions standards in place. In fact, Motorcycle Industry. If you, your lab, and/or company management are not aware of the new exhaust emission carbureted 4-stroke engines, without a catalyst. several other countries have adopted Euro standards, standards soon to be put in place and do not start preparing immediately, you could be forced out of business very However, meeting the standards does require proper soon. often after a delay of only a few years. However, it is carburetor calibration and ignition timing applied to This is the 2nd article on this subject of what’s coming in our industry. Remember, these new standards are impossible to predict the actions, and timing, of those Doug Stabler high quality engines. In all reality, many engines and going to be implemented in many countries. It looks like factory decision makers should plan to introduce EFI countries in the future. Doug Stabler, CHINAMOTOR (Electronic Fuel Injection) on all vehicles for all markets soon - change is coming. Once tighter emission numbers carburetors currently produced for use in the Chinese Magazine's American are demonstrated, Government Emission Approval agencies around the world will likely adopt the lower emission correspondent tells it like it is! market would not pass. numbers that are achievable with EFI. In addition, EFI will improve fuel mileage for retail buyers, improve product Besides Europe and the US, countries with exhaust reliability and deliver improved performance. So why not implement this new technology with all new vehicles….. emissions standards include: Brazil (Euro 3), Chile Tougher and tougher exhaust regulation trends will now? (Euro 3), India, Indonesia, Japan (similar to Euro 3), PR make meeting future requirements with current of China (similar to Euro 3), Singapore, South Korea, engines and carburetors extremely difficult. Much Switzerland (Euro 3), Taiwan (government promoting BIG CHANGES COMING IN EUROPE Euro 4 will require use of the “World Motorcycle work, including improvement to production quality EFI since 2004), Thailand (Euro 3) and Vietnam. Euro 3 is in now place Drive Cycle Test”, which better reflects actual and more will need to be done. Again….. Think EFI to Euro standards have been established for two driving conditions, but is tougher on emissions. pass, and make your life easier. wheel vehicles including: USA: the Next Big Change in EMISSIONS STANDARDS? Class I: under 150cc EURO 5 beginning in 2017 adds new elements Evaporative emissions standards Class II: over 150cc Heading beyond Euro 4, requirements will Will 2015 be the Big and Tough change that we are Euro 3 Class 1 exhaust emission standards are continue to get tighter, with new elements being all afraid of, and will have to meet? The exact date hydrocarbon (HC) at 0.8 gr/km, carbon monoxide added. Starting in 2017, the Euro 5 standards and new standards have not been published yet, but I (CO) at 2 gr/km and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) at will require new Evaporative emission standards suspect the US will follow the Euro Standards that have 0.15 Useful life requirements are also part of Euro plus there will be OBD (On Board Diagnostics) already been announced. Changes in certification 3, requiring that vehicles satisfy exhaust emissions requirements to detect emission system fuel to E-15 (15% ethanol) is being scheduled, and is standards at the end of their useful life. malfunctions that would increase exhaust emission expected to take effect by 2019. levels. Currently these standards can be met with a In the US there are three classifications of two-wheeled good quality carbureted 4-stroke engine and an EURO 6 beginning in 2020 gets tighter in all vehicles. Exhaust emissions standards vary by class. effective catalyst system. However, meeting the respects These are: standards does require proper carburetor and Euro 6 further tightens exhaust emissions by Class 1: under 169cc (Most Scooters in the USA) ignition timing calibration. roughly 20%. Evaporative emissions standards Class 2: 170 to 279cc will continue and more complex Stage 2 OBD Class 3: 280cc and up Tougher Euro 4 standards beginning in 2014 requirements will be introduced. Two-wheeled vehicles exported from China to US are Euro 4 exhaust emissions standards will be about mostly class 1 (under 169cc) but keep in mind, 4 wheel 25% more stringent starting in January 2014. As regulations become increasing stringent, it and 2 wheel off road vehicles come in all sizes from is likely that solutions 49cc to 400cc mostly. Off road vehicles have tough using EFI systems with emission and safety standards too. closed loop control and three-way catalysts will Exhaust emission standards become commonplace. Today, US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Class 1 OTHER COUNTRIES exhaust emission standards are hydrocarbons (HC) at WITH EXHAUST 1 gr/km and carbon monoxide (CO) at 12 gr/km. The These tougher standards will require a catalyst EMISSIONS STANDARDS US test cycle is called the “FTP Drive Cycle”, modified and, in most cases, EFI. 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way to capturing the market share. What China needs is more people like James Ruesch. Men who can see the Who is writing on the wall and help China to develop products that are recognized as the best in the industry rather than the worst.

James Ruesch? Ruesch failed in the end as he would not agree to give Google the name and you will see that James Ruesch is control of his company and brand to wanting manufacturers David McMullan either hailed as a fraud or scam artist duping dealers out in China despite his challenges back home. Many dealers English Man in China who took on the brand have been hurt with the companies CHINAMOTOR’s European of thousands or a man of vision who dared go up against Correspondent closing but one of the biggest victims in the whole scenario He has stepped into motorcycle since giant motorsports manufacturers from Japan. seems to be Ruesch. Ask him and he will say that business 10 years ago. What will he tell us below here? is business and if you’re going to be a leader in business Ruesch motor company was started by own machines and with the help of Weber you have to accept the good with the bad. Today everyone James Ruesch in 2007. At the time all sales Motors out of Germany was also able to offer is faced with unusual challenges but tomorrow is another in motorsports were declining except the the fastest machines in the world. James machines, the brand was a success but in the end the day. exciting new UTV market. James Ruesch Ruesch also was strict about the dealers he banks would have nothing of it. An investment of 3 years made the huge investment of developing allowed to carry the company’s machines. If and millions later, the machines were not moving because Many still blame Ruesch Motor Company just as thousands the industry’s highest performance machine dealers did not already carry a major OEM banks were not lending. In 2009 the company knew it of dealers still blame Dodge but in the end both seem to be being offered by any OEM. In only three they were not allowed to carry RUESCH. would be difficult to continue if the banks didn’t let up, but victims of an economy that’s beyond their control. years, Mr. Ruesch was able to do what many mid way through 2010 amongst hundreds of the country’s before him had tried and failed. Ruesch They say that timing is everything in largest companies, Ruesch Motor Co was forced to close Motor Company was able to establish a business and it couldn’t have been truer for their doors. Not having the backing of Yamaha or Polaris, demand for a brand that was desired above Ruesch. He was able to build the highest the company could not sustain operations. Yamaha sales the top 5 Japanese OEM’s. The task was performance machines in the industry. He declined 67%. They lost hundreds of dealers all over the not easy as he was forced to learn his way had the support of German engineers, He country but due to sales in foreign markets and government around china manufacturers, customs and was able to discern how to manufacture in contracts were able to avoid the path of Dodge, Hummer ways of doing business. But in the end was China and was even able to win the support and many other motor companies. able to provide a product that was superior. of competing dealers but the one thing he could not control was the economy. Despite all the successes RUESCH had to shut their doors Unlike others that were pawning off cheap and wait for another day. The business model proved to Chinese machines, Ruesch designed his Dealers of every major OEM carried his be sound, Ruesch also proved that dealers are looking for more than what their being offered. In many ways, Japan has turned its back on their dealers. You don’t have to look far to see how disgusted thousands of dealers are across the United States about the way they are being treated and ignored.

On the other hand, China is coming on strong. There are all kinds of factories in China. Good ones and bad ones. The bottom line is that China manufactures for the world including Japan. They are smart and determined just like Japan was 40 years ago. The truth is that Japan has priced themselves out of many markets and China well on their

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In 1993, China caught up and overtook Japan, which released 3 million. In 1995, China was producing into 3 times more than Japan. CHINA vs JAPAN In 1997, production and sales volume of China exceeded ten millionth units and became more into 4 times than Japan. Despite the fact that in China, some middle and big cities have Who can be winner begun to prohibit or restrict the use of motorcycles, motor industry did not stop production, because the motorcycle's market has moved into the countryside and began a rapid period of expansion in this competition ? countries in the world - China, accounted for only 1% of the global in the At November 1885, Gottlieb Daimler made and copies from American models. The quality was far economy. international patented the first motorcycle («Reitwagen»), by from ideal, but ratio “price / quality” has allowed State-owned enterprises contributed about 80 percent of market. Mike Badjin setting a small engine on a wooden frame with the Japanese factories to increase production very China's GDP, while the rural communes were given another 20%. Since the Director of ALFAMOTO, http:// wooden wheels. In the same year, a talented fast: from 1950 to 1960, approximately 100% per Private business did not exist. But in life of China has come a new beginning alfamoto.ua/ leader, Mr.Deng Xiaoping and his famous phrase "color of cat of the 21st CHINAMOTOR’s Western European engineer and friend of Gottlieb - Wilhelm year. Correspondent Maybach rode 3 km with top speed of 12 km / h. In 1958, China was able to produce only 167 does not matter, most importantly, that he would catch mice" were century, THE GLOBAL MOTORCYCLE pieces of two-wheeled vehicles with small a harbinger of great changes in the economy and the history of Chinese INDUSTRY IN THE BIGGEST communist China. motorcycles UKRAINIAN BUYER’S EYES. displacement engines. If we compare this data with half a million products of Japanese industry, it are exported was very difficult to see the potential production of Since 1980, cooperation began several government military abroad in more motorcycles in China. News that came from China ventures with leading of Japanese motor brands: quantity. in 1958 were mostly about military actions involving First - Honda and Jialing, Yamaha and Jianshe, from 1985 - In 2002, production and sales almost reached 13 million units. In the Chinese army, the Great Leap strategy and the Suzuki with Qingqi and Jincheng. the future, increased by two - three million annually, the production war with sparrows. In the same decade, there was a decline in production of came to level with 20 million units in the middle of the first decade. In 1965, production of motorcycles in Japan motorcycles in Japan: exceeded the two millionth level, China produced In the record of year 1982, Japan has released more than 7 2005 year: China - 20 million, and Japan - less than 2 million. more than 5000 pieces of small motorcycles mainly million motorcycles and scooters, China - only 200 thousand. In 2007, the Chinese industry was producing motorcycles for the armed forces. every month to two times more than the entire 1991 and in 2008 By the late sixties production growth stalled In China, from year1985 to 1991, volume of production and produced more than 27 million units of motorcycles. in Japan, almost left the motorcycles market sales has hovered around 1 million units per year. Of this total, more than 10 million units were produced in brands Fuji, Daihatsu and Mitsubishi, but in the In 1985, Japan produced 4.5 million bikes and in the future, its Chongqing, where is base of the most famous brands of Chinese next decade, four major continued extravaganza share began to decline rapidly. industry. occupation of the world market. After 1992, motor industry of China entered into 16-year period Products of Chinese industry have been exported into 195 In the1970s-1980 s, Japan produced more of rapid growth. countries and regions of the world and export volume exceeded

Europe and America began to produce the first motorcycles, than all countries together. (about 4 motorcycles in large numbers after WW I. million in 1975 and 4.5 million units in 1985). After Second World War, the manufacturing In 1970, production in China has exceeded the center for motorcycles is gradually shifting from 7 thousand units of motor vehicles, and in 1978 America and Europe into East Asia. reached 22 thousand units. Soon Japan has become a leader of motor 1978 is one of the most important dates in the industry and before the 1990s, led by four Japanese rivalry between the two empires. Japan has shown giants - Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki, in this year result of six million units, which is dominated on the world market. almost 300 times higher than China's figure. The first models of the Japanese industry were At this time, the foreign trade of one of the largest

86 THEY SAY www.chinamotorworld.com 87 THEY SAY 10 million units. In 2008, Japan was made a little more than a million units and in the same year, Japan has entered to the top twenty of the world's largest consumers of Chinese industry. In the prosperous year 2008, the top twenty were the following countries: Nigeria, Ukraine, Argentina topped the list, and good ratings were in the position of the United States, Russia, Germany, Italy and Brazil By quantity: Nigeria 1.5 million units, more than 600 thousand for Ukraine, United States - about 500 thousand, 250 thousand for Germany, Italy - 140 thousand, more than 120 thousand for Japan. The main suppliers of motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and ATVs, were the following plants: LIFAN, HAOJUE, JIALING, JIANSHE, enterprises in China, and thus in the whole world. Many of the JINCHENG, LONCIN, QIANJIANG, QINGQI, ZONGSHEN. above-mentioned Chinese brands individually produce more Other well-known brands, such as: Bashan, Dayang, Tianma, motorcycles, than all the Japanese plants combined. Broke all KYMCO, Shineray and Wuyang, joint ventures with Japanese records for the QUANTITY, but not can have stop: the next frontier and European brands, such as Linhai-Yamaha, Honda-Sundiro, - achieve for acceptable average for consumer QUALITY - will be Zongshen-Piaggio reached record figures for production of Motor much harder... Vehicles. Production of motor vehicles in Japan from 80's and to this day ALFAMOTO: one the biggest importers of China-made has fallen by more than 12 times. motorcycles in Ukraine. ALFAMOTO came into motorcycle At present, in 2011 Japan produced no more than 600 thousand business 7 years ago and grew rapidly during the past years. units, and China was close to its record 2008 results. Now it imported more than 200 containers of whole bikes 30 years ago, China began to reform, before it had received each year except for huge quantity of motorcycle spares humanitarian aid and could not feed their populations. Today, many Chinese factories for 20 - 30 years have been the largest parts. For more information, please visit: http://alfamoto.ua/

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David’s Post Box factories are cooperating in certain projects, especially the leading Chinese companies. It is mainly due to this influx of The Englishman in China attempts bigger factories such as Jialing, Jianshe and Qinqi. The situation foreign motorcycle culture that the Chinese industry has begun to answer your questions in Japan started out with many factories involved in the market to rethink its strategy, choosing to concentrate its efforts on [email protected] until eventually there were only the big 4 left, maybe (after many improving quality to a standard that would be generally accepted years) the same will happen in China. I feel that China doesn’t by the western motorcycling public and thus breaking in to the appy New Year! And welcome to a brand new year’s exhibitions and fairs to attend this year. If your country is hosting really need to compete properly with the Japanese factories as mainstream market. On the style front (Chinese motorcycles may worth of Post Box and China Motor Magazine. Now that such an event let me know the details of it and I’ll try my best to fly they look at completely different markets and different levels of not have been the first choice of the fashion conscious) many top Hthe festive season is over we can all settle down and out to it. quality and price. There is room for both Chinese and Japanese level Chinese factories are now engaging renowned motorcycle speculate on the fortunes of the Chinese motorcycle industry for I’m receiving a lot of mail regarding electric scooters and cars, manufacturers in the world. designers from Europe. the coming year. One thing is for sure…export sales are growing to those of you who don’t know we also produce a magazine A typical example of this is the Qingqi motorcycle company, year after year especially now in the developed western countries called ‘China E-Vehicle’ which deals in detail with all things QUESTION: they employ the Milan based Marabese Design company who where consumers no longer have the spare income for Japanese, pertaining to electric vehicles. Also we will be releasing a new Hi David, I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much boast Triumph, Yamaha and Piaggio among their customers. UK, European or American bikes! I receive many letters asking me magazine dedicated to auto spares in the near future, wite to me I enjoy the magazine. I have been reading China Motor since I This is a welcome deviation from the all too ‘homogenous’ when the busiest time for the motorcycle industry is. The simple for information on this if you are interested. You can subscribe to first picked a copy up in Milan a few years ago and have watched Japanese copies which have flooded the market in recent years answer is the first 2 months of any new year. January and February the magazine using the details published within this magazine; it progress and improve through the years. Keep up the good and is representative of the wish of many Chinese motorcycle of 2011 will give us a good indication of how good or bad the alternatively, if you see our stand at any of the many motorcycle work and I hope to meet you at an exhibition somewhere in companies to attempt to discard the negative reputation following year will be. shows we attend come and ask us for a free copy, we don’t bite! Europe some time. previously attached to them. Now is the time to start scheduling which motorcycle shows, And so on with this month’s letters… —— Trond Oslo Norway DAVID: QUESTION: Many thanks Trond; it’s always good to hear that we are pleasing Hello David, how is it possible to tell if a company is an agency QUESTION: DAVID: somebody! I look forward to having a beer or two with you at and not a factory? I’ve been advised to stay clear of agencies and Hi David, what is your favourite cruiser? I don’t mean Chinese I Many many thanks Claude! We wish the same for you and the some stage (maybe Milan) to only go directly to the factories. Is there any advice you can mean any one made in the world. association. Also thanks to all the people that have written to give me? —— Theo Hiddink Cape Town South Africa us to wish us good luck for the New Year, we at China Motor QUESTION: —— Martina Prague Czech Republic DAVID: Magazine wish the same to you. Happy New Year. Dear David, I met you at last year’s Canton Fair and took a free DAVID: Hello Theo, it’s the Yamaha Star Stryker although I also love the copy of the magazine. Do you produce an online version? Hello Martina, it is sometimes very difficult to tell between an Ducati Diavel. QUESTION: —— Steadman Harris Kingston Jamaica agency and a factory. Some companies will claim to be factories Dear David, although your magazine is called China MOTOR DAVID: and even have pictures of their factories on the website. I will QUESTION: Magazine there are never any Chinese cars featured in it. Because Hello Steadman, at the moment we are trying hard to produce always give the same advice. Visit the factory you intend to do Hi David, thanks for publishing my letter in the last edition of you have MOTOR in the title of the magazine it would be easy an e-magazine that is fast enough to be useful and we are also business with, or better still, visit a motorcycle exhibition. There China Motor Magazine. I haven’t as yet heard from any Chinese to expand your interests in to cars as well. Do you think it’s designing a new user friendly website. When we have finished I’ll you can see many of the factories displaying their products and factories, could you please give them a reminder that a British something you will do in the future? put a message in the magazine advertising it. they will be happy to answer any questions you might have. motorcycle importer is willing to pay good money for the right —— Sile Javotte Montréal Canada Alternatively, keep a regular eye on the advertisers in China models? DAVID: QUESTION: Motor Magazine, they are all reputable companies with fine —— Stephen Harlow Liverpool UK Hello Sile, of course it’s a good idea but there is already a Chinese Dear David, as we are all aware most of the motorcycle factories traditions in the industry; we do not accept advertising from DAVID: English language magazine that deals with the car industry but in China make copy models of popular Japanese bikes. As the anyone we haven’t heard of or checked out first. Hello Stephen, yes I will. Can any motorcycle companies that are we will be producing an auto spare parts magazine in the near export industry in China moves from strength to strength I feel it ready and willing to produce and export motorcycles that will future. China Motor Magazine has always just dealt with the need to adopt a design culture of its own. Can you tell me what Once again thanks for all of your questions and comments. If I pass the EURO COC for the United Kingdom please contact me motorcycle industry and will continue to do so. are the Chinese motorcycle factories doing to further their design haven’t printed them here I will reply to each one personally. To at [email protected] I will pass your details on to options? add your opinion to Post Box email me at englishmaninchina@ Stephen. By the way Stephen, I’ll continue to publish this letter QUESTION: —— Billy Williams Perth Australia gmail.com until you get some replies. Hello David, there are so many Chinese motorcycle factories, do DAVID: Happy New Year!!!!! you think they would gain an advantage from cooperating with Top Chinese motorcycle factories are now investing vast QUESTION: each other or even joining forces to create ‘super factories’? It sums on original research and development and also forming Dear David, Happy New Year from the Auvergne motorcycle could be a way of competing with the Japanese. cooperative alliances with many of the world’s ‘big guns.’ In importers association. We hope that you and your magazine can —— Pedro Fernandez Manila Philippines recent years BMW, Peugeot, Harley Davidson, Piaggio, Yamaha have a prosperous new year! DAVID: and Suzuki have all committed to long term collaborations with —— Claude Rochet Clermont France Hello Pedro, to tell the truth more and more of the Chinese

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96 www.chinamotorworld.com 97 eport R Figures Chinese Motorcycle Output, Sales & Exports in November 2011 Motorcycle Output & Sales in According to an export survey on 91 Chinese motorcycle manufacturers made by CAAM, motorcycle November exports had trivial decline in November of 2011. A total According to the statistics from the China Association number of 877,000 units of motorcycles were exported of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), motorcycle in November, down 9.27% month-on-month, up 20.24% output and sales continued to grow in November 2011, year-on-year. and sales saw minor increase month-on-month. The Total motorcycle export value reached USD 5.373 total motorcycle output and sales between January billion between January and November, up 33.24% year- and November were 24.5472 million units and 24.5149 on-year. Of which, motorcycle exports were 9.8271 million units respectively, both figures went well above million units, up 29.48% from a year earlier, and export those of last year. value was USD 4.657 billion, an increase of 36.60% year- November motorcycle output and sales in the Chinese on-year. The exports of ATVs were 73,400 units, up 2.24% motorcycle industry were 2.3985 million units and 2.3045 year-on-year, and ATV export value was USD 134 million, million units respectively, an increase of 5.42% and 0.52% a surge of 15.83% from a year ago. The total number of month-on-month, and up 20.39% and 16.79% year-on- engines exported was 2.6085 million units, up 26.07% year respectively. The output and sales of two-wheeled year-on-year; engine export value was USD 329 million, motorcycles were 2.182 million units and 2.0883 million up 26.85% year-on-year. Export value of motorcycle parts units respectively, up 5.74% and 0.18% month-on-month, was USD 253 million, an increase of 1.87% from a year and up 21.28% and 17.01% year-on-year respectively. ago. The output and sales of motor-tricycles were 216,500 units and 216,200 units respectively, up 2.34% and 3.92% month-on-month, and up 12.13% and 14.72% from a year Exports Ranking of 5 Major earlier respectively. Displacement Motorcycles in The Chinese motorcycle industry's total motorcycle November 2011 output and sales between January and November The top five major displacement motorcycles were 24.5472 million units and 24.5149 million units in exports in November of 2011 were the 125 respectively, up 0.52% and 0.99% year-on-year, both series (110ml＜displacement≤125ml), the 150 figures well surpassed those of last year and achieved series (125ml＜displacement≤150ml), the 110 growth. Of which, the output and sales of two-wheeled series (100ml＜displacement≤110ml), the 50 series motorcycles were 22.3944 million units and 22.374 (displacement≤50ml), and the 100 series (90ml million units respectively, output down 0.18% year-on- ＜displacement≤100ml), and their respective exports year and sales up 0.40% year-on-year. The output and were 299,000 units, 186,300 units, 129,000 units, 86,600 sales of motor-tricycles were 2.1528 million units and units, and 80,500 units. In comparison with last month, 2.1409 million units respectively, up 8.52% and 7.68% the 110 series experienced minor increase while others from a year earlier respectively. had various drops with the 100 series suffering the most decline. The total exports of the above 5 major Motorcycle Exports of Chinese displacement motorcycles in November were 781,400 Motorcycle Manufacturers in units, accounting for 89.10% of the total motorcycles exported. November

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Export Value Ranking of 5 Major series, the 150 series, the 110 series, the 50 series, and the Displacement Motorcycles in 100 series, and their respective exports were 3.5062 million units, 1.9811 million units, 1.2492 million units, 1.1293 November 2011 million units, and 1.0408 million units, up 30.56%, 40.75%, The top five major displacement motorcycles in export 18.75%, 35.08% and 5.80% respectively year-on-year. The value in November of 2011 were the 125 series, the 150 total exports of the above major displacement motorcycles series, the 110 series, the 50 series, and the 100 series, and between January and November were 8.9066 million units, their respective export value were USD 148 million, USD 98 accounting for 90.63% of the total motorcycles exported. million, USD 55 million, USD 36 million, and USD 32 million. The 50 series and 110 series had some increases, others all suffered slumps. The total export value of the above 5 Export Value Ranking of 5 Major Displacement Motorcycles between Jan & Nov, 2011 The top five major displacement motorcycles in export value between January and November of 2011 were the 125 series, the 150 series, the 110 series, the 50 series, and the 100 series, and their respective export value were USD 1.692 billion, USD 1.013 billion, USD 526 million, USD 470 million, and USD 394 million, up 34.97%, 47.60%, 30.81%, 25.93% and 15.96% respectively year-on-year. The total export value of the above 5 major displacement motorcycles between January and November was USD 4.095 billion, taking up 87.93% of the total motorcycle export value. major displacement motorcycles in November was USD 369 million, taking up 88.28% of the total motorcycle export value.

Exports Ranking of 5 Major Displacement Motorcycles between Jan & Nov 2011 The top five major displacement motorcycles in exports between January and November of 2011 were the 125

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Mr. Lu Tianfu, the deputy manager of KYMCO IT department, recalled that they went all out to boost the transformation to adapt to the new KYMCO emission standards. What's exciting is that KYMCO achieved the business transformation success quickly with the help of HP, and ushered in a Makes a Gorgeous new era of fast development. KYMCO's Urgent Business Transformation Taiwan with a population of over 22.7 million has the highest motorcycle Transformation with the Help of HP population per capita in the world, and every 1.8 persons own one motorcycle. The Taiwan government officially released the Phase IV motorcycle exhaust emission standards in July of 2007 specifying that all motorcycles must install EFI engines after 2009 and those equipped with carburetor engines would be banned on the market. This policy is known as the harshest motorcycle exhaust emission policy in the world.

Motorcycle manufacturers of Taiwan were in an uproar for a time, and felt that a new revolution of industrial patterns may have come. KYMCO would be the first big motorcycle manufacturer to be affected.

At that time, most motorcycle distributors could only overhaul the traditional carburetor engines, and didn't have related technologies to overhaul EFI engines. The overhaul of an EFI engine needs the help of electrical devices. Engine's controlling elements are connected to maintenance devices via data cables, and then maintenance devices will give readings of the actual condition of the engine before the related parameters of the engine are adjusted.

KYMCO was one of the motorcycle manufacturers which faced such a difficulty. Unlike most of the motorcycle manufacturers, the great scale of the company made it super hard to achieve business transformation. How to make the transformation successfully and quickly remained a task for Mr. Lu Tianfu adding the fact that KYMCO has hundreds of distributing stations and thousands of sales outlets and more than 3,000 employees.

Sales outlets needed a technology upgrade, technicians needed training, acing the world's harshest motorcycle emission policy, Taiwan KYMCO and equipment should be able to endure the tests of harsh conditions. (Kwang Yang Motor Co, Ltd.) made a successful transformation after Many conditions needed to be satisfied, and the rich variety of IT service Fmore than a year's constant efforts, and won wide public praise within the products on market had made Mr. Lu Tianfu indecisive. What kind of IT motorcycle industry as a piece of new news revealed on October 26th, 2011 service provider was good for the business transformation of KYMCO after all? As the largest motorcycle manufacturer of Taiwan, KYMCO has nearly 3,000 employees, over 570 distributing stations and more than 3,000 sales outlets, and its annual output capacity has exceeded 480,000 units. You can imagine how many difficulties that KYMCO faced as a big company during its business transformation. KYMCO achieved business transformation quickly and secured its position as a leader in the motorcycle industry by cooperating with another

104 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 105 eport R Industrial Observation Industrial Observation Fully Guarantee the HP Customized Solutions to Defuse Taiwan's manufacturing giant KYMCO achieve business Establishment of Engine the Challenge transformation soon from sales outlets to production Overhaul System In order to cope with the challenge of business lines and management systems. Based on the HP t5720 client server, transformation, KYMCO didn't only need related IT KYMCO created its own 'KYMCO engine products and also needed a supplier which could The HP t5720 client server has solid, durable body and testing system' which can effectively provide custom-made, fast and no-error services. So, reliable calculating ability. Its low energy consumption test and correct engines produced. KYMCO thought of HP. Mr. Lu Tianfu said, "We needed and long service life quality can also effectively reduce This doesn't only meet the needs of a competitive company in terms of price, service and an enterprise's costs. Meanwhile, HP's client server can self application, but also lays a solid technical support in order to construct our company's also provide outstanding safety quality—the problem foundation for its future development. major platform--KYMCO engine overhaul system. HP's of data loss no long exists as the confidential data and This engine testing system developed on professional custom-made plan and fast and complete application programs are saved on the terminal servers; the basis of outstanding technology has maintenance services met our needs, and their products technicians at sales outlets need not to worry about data been operating for more than 3 years on made our IT system more efficient." leaks as there are convenient safety lock and intelligent the KYMCO motorcycle production line. recognition system installed on the client server; HP HP has been distinguishing itself among solution t5720 client server forbids the unauthorised software KYMCO tried some other measures providers with its custom-made services. The operation installation and download to prevent the system from at first. For example, KYMCO allowed efficiency of client's system can be achieved maximally being crashed by viruses. KYMCO headquarters' central technicians at sales outlets to use PDA by the overall services. HP eventually provided a whole server can control the upgrade of all systems, and send for engine overhaul. However, PDA has efficient, and testing results more transparent by set of solutions based on the HP t5720 client server after signals to all client servers, so upgrade of all client small screen and seriously affected technician's displaying on the LCD and the sense of experience a full study and evaluation of all needs of KYMCO. HP's servers can be achieved in a short time. sensitivity in engine overhaul, so KYMCO began to of technicians and consumers have been greatly overall solutions and all round services would assist consider replacing PDA with computers. improved.

However, ordinary computer can be easily affected Consumers' sense of trust in KYMCO is gradually by high temperature, damp weather and dusty enhanced via the advanced and scientific tests working condition. The application of the HP t5720 as engine overhaul now is fast and sufficient. client server has eliminated all these troubles Mr. Lu Tianfu expressed that the significance of as it has high temperature resistance, damp establishing such a professional testing system for resistance, durable and easy maintenance features. all distributors doesn't only lie in the preparation It can fully guarantee the smooth and efficient for the arrival of new generation engines, but also operation of KYMCO engine testing system. So in improving the technical quality and sense of to speak, KYMCO has truly established a whole profession of our maintenance outlets. On top set of new testing systems to make it conform to of the features of HP t5720 client server: easy to the motorcycle manufacturer admission policy of install, manage and maintain, HP's professional Taiwan by cooperating with HP. spirit, prompt response and excellent after service have guaranteed KYMCO IT system's stable and Dramatically Improves Clients' efficient operation, and also brought pleasant Sense of Experience at Sales application experiences to clients. Outlets Currently, all client servers at KYMCO's sales Over 1,000 KYMCO sales outlets have used the outlets are connected to the engine testing system HP t5720 client servers since November of 2007. of KYMCO headquarters to achieve the testing As HP's client server has dramatically boosted results display: technicians at sales outlets only KYMCO's professional image and work efficiency, need to connect client server with the EFI engine's KYMCO decides to constantly upgrade client controlling unit via the optical fibre to conduct servers, and conduct in-depth cooperation with HP tests; and the testing results can be soon displayed in the future so as to secure its advantage in the on the 32-inch LCD clearly at the sales outlet. So to motorcycle industry. speak, this system has made engine testing more

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eport Industrial Observation Industrial Observation R characterised and recreational motorcycles has come. LF250-P, Made for 'Motorcycle Stans' Lifan officially unveiled its V-twin 250cc motorcycle LF250-P on the CIMAmotor 2011 in October. In comparison with Lifan's economic Lifan Motorcycle motorcycles which are sold at a price between RMB 6,000 and 7,000, the price of LF250-P is about RMB 16,800. This motorcycle is made for the Adjusts Product Structure 'motorcycle stans (stalker and fan)' in cities. & Seeks Industry Apart from super power performance and fancy appearance, LF250-P has an advantage that other large displacement motorcycles don't Upgrade have, that is price advantage. "Price is our current ace card that cannot be deserted," Mr. Luo Daozhong was quoted as saying. Lifan adopts the 'price for brand popularity' strategy. For a similar product of same performance, the price of independent Chinese brand is 10% to 20% cheaper than that of the joint-venture brand. The price difference between a RMB 20,000 large displacement joint venture branded motorcycle and an independent brand motorcycle is about RMB 4,000. This is a great bargain. The consumers of independent branded Chinese motorcycle find that homemade large displacement motorcycles are not inferior to the joint-venture branded motorcycles, so they become to recognise Chinese independent branded motorcycles. They will naturally consider the homemade brands when they buy large displacement motorcycles next time. "Using a price advantage to achieve market popularity will work slowly to expand the market," Mr. Luo Daozhong was quoted as saying.

LF100-C LF100-C, a Distinctive & Playful Mini Motorcycle he output and sales of the Chinese motorcycle displacement motorcycle market is like hell, either you The LF100-C is a characterised motorcycle specially designed for city industry have been sluggish since the beginning of quit or your rival quits," Mr. Luo Daozhong, the General 'pressure (white collar) class' by Lifan. The LF100-C has a unique quality, T2011. Chinese motorcycle manufacturers are also Manager of Chongqing Lifan Industry Group Sales Co., mini black-and-white coloured body with jade green scorpion painting. gloomy. Lifan tries to cope with the deteriorating market Ltd., was quoted as saying. These features make it look simple, low profile and fashionable. by launching high-end motorcycles including large displacement motorcycles, characterised motorcycles It's reported that large displacement and recreational The light body and super power of the LF100-C make travel a pleasant and recreational motorcycles in 2011, and adopts flexible motorcycle markets are expanding in Beijing. Mr. Li Bin, and satisfying thing. A sense of unprecedented freedom can be felt by and variable sales policies and organises events and the Secretary General of China Association of Automobile its rider. The wide tyres of the vehicle made it possible for young riders activities with the intention of finding a way out of the Manufacturers Motorcycle Chapter, expressed that to ride on streets or in the wild. The multi-function vehicle has become competitive low-end motorcycle market. According to those who buy large displacement and recreational very popular in the automobile industry these years; this has also fully the annual report, Lifan rose to number 2 in the Chinese motorcycles are well off city dwellers. According to the affected the motorcycle industry. More and more young people begin motorcycle industry between January and September. It's statistics between January and October, the sales of such an estimable progress made by Lifan in the difficult large displacement motorcycles are on the rise against situation of 2011. the general gloomy outlook of the Chinese motorcycle industry. China's large displacement and recreational We all know that the 125cc to 150cc displacement motorcycle markets are new. Chinese motorcycle economic motorcycles are mostly targeted for rural manufacturers should seize this great opportunity and markets. It's learned that Chongqing, China's motorcycle adjust their product structure accordingly and occupy base, sells about 10 million units of motorcycles (the market shares as there's few competitor in this field. Like majority is below 150cc) annually. "The current small Mr. Luo Daozhong said, the era of large displacement,

110 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 111 eport R Industrial Observation Industrial Observation luxurious motorcycle consumers, for the other thing it can Brutale920 boost the industrial upgrade of the Chinese motorcycle Editor's Notes: industry by cooperating with MV Agusta in fields such as Motorcycle culture rises along with marketing and technology. the uprising of middle class in China. When people begin to pursue the Lifan and MV Agusta announced their official marketing characterised trend, motorcycles will cooperation in Beijing in July of 2011 to jointly expand then become a fashion other than just China's large displacement luxurious motorcycle market. MV a transport. The current motorcycle officially unveiled the F4R and Brutale920 at CIMAmotor 2011 consumption has turned to fields in October and announced their sales on Chinese market. of recreation, travel and racing. The The price of F4R the maximal speed of which can reach RMB 1970s, 1980s and 1990s generations 300km/h is about RMB 380,000, and the price of Brutale920 have become the major motorcycle which is named 'drug class motorcycle' by its global fans is consumption groups in China. about RMB 250,000. In fact, this is the first step of Lifan's With the help of Lifan, MV Agusta's two super racing bikes product adjustment. Mr. Luo Daozhong MV Agusta Brutale 920 and MV Agusta F4 was able to be expressed that they would also launch displayed on the 9th Guangzhou Auto Show. They were compact motorcycles that can be put undoubtedly an eye feast at Lifan's exhibition booth. It's in the car boot to occupy market as learned that the maximal speed of motorcycle models on well as large displacement motorcycles. display can reach 300km/h, and the sales of MV Agusta F4 at the Guangzhou Auto Show, Lifan which are made for non-racing consumers was about 4,500 also displayed its latest developed units in 2010 in the world. According to statistics, China has 150GY-3B and 250GY-2 which are at least 2 million stans (stalker and fan) for luxurious large designed for export. They achieved displacement motorcycles like MV Agusta. good sales results on the overseas markets. It's learned that Lifan would modify these two models for future to buy distinctive and playful mini- sales on the domestic market. We can motorcycles. The LF100-C is absolutely see that Lifan is detailing its different a good choice. market orientations. Lifan will release more fashionable motorcycles for the MV Agusta Makes its younger generation in the coming five Debut in Guangzhou, years.

Occupying High-End Mr. Luo Daozhong said that it is hard to Motorcycle Market maintain normal operation of exclusive Italy's top-end motorcycle brand MV motorcycle stores in cities as many Agusta is known as the motorcycle cities 'ban the use of motorcycles'. The Ferrari, and has been dominating the most efficient solution is to promote motorcycle racing circuits for many popularity on internet shops, and then years. China's the biggest motorcycle organise potential consumers to see consumption country in the world; and experience motorcycles in nearby its high-end motorcycle market has exclusive motorcycle stores. Lifan broad prospects. It is MV Agusta's stated that it's thinking about opening best choice to cooperate with China's an internet shop, and then set up motorcycle manufacturer Lifan. It's a exclusive motorcycle stores in first tier win-win situation for Lifan to gain MV cities, such as Beijing. Agusta's dealership in China. For one MV-Agusta-F4 thing, it provides an option for Chinese

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The motorcycle employs a 249cc engine Potential Hot 250cc which delivers 28.58Hp at 10,000rpm and peak toque of 22.68Nm at 8,000rpm. According to Hyosung, in addition, the Motorcycles in India motorcycle has a five-speed transmission and will become a major attraction in the in 2012 250cc motorcycle market in India. ccording to the latest news from the Indian marketing. Those makers not only produce and media, India has become a large potential market various kinds of high-quality motorcycles Kawasaki Ninja 250 R Amarket for motorcycles in the current but also provide a special customisation service Kawasaki Motor named its new series of motorcycle as world, especially for a series of superbikes with a which means to meet customers’ requirements Ninja 250 R, these were mainly produced by Bajaj Auto. displacement of 250cc. The prospects for sales of by designing motorcycles according to their As soon as it is launched, the new motorcycle with both these motorcycles are good mainly because Indian requests. As a result, a batch of best-selling 250cc its appearance and parts will become a strong rival to people prefer motorcycles to automobiles. superbikes has been developed. These new Honda as well as other manufacturers. products will appear in the India market in 2012. Well-known motorcycle manufacturers in the world Here are the details. The motorcycle reportedly embarks a liquid-cooling assemble in India to engage in production and eight-valve type dual overhead camshaft 249cc engine and uses fuel oil injection to deliver 32Hp and peak Honda CBR250R toque of 22Nm. Since Honda and Hero Moto Corp ended According to Kawasaki, the motorcycle has a dual plate their twenty-year long cooperation, chassis and a six-speed transmission. The top speed of Honda has developed motorcycles with it is estimated up to from 160 to 170Km/h their own independent brand and the Honda CBR250R is the first all-new model launched by Honda Motorcycle Company. Suzuki GW250 Series Suzuki Recently announced that it would Honda CBR250R adopts a four-cylinder launch the GW250 series of new motorcycles liquid-cooling 249cc engine which in India, confirming the long-time rumour. produces 25.8Hp at 8,500 rpm and a The company said the use of both locomotive peak torque of 22.56Nm at 7,500rpm. technology and parts will make it a hot-selling Honda has promoted two versions of the motorcycle, one having the ABS system and the other not. model in the 250cc motorcycle market in India. A six-speed transmission is also installed in it. The top speed of a new motorcycle is up to 160km/h. It takes only 6.5 seconds to accelerate this kind of motorcycle from a halt to a speed of 100km/h. The motorcycle embarks a 4-stoke liquid- cooling 250cc engine to deliver 256Hp According to Honda, this motorcycle is also equipped with the most advanced technologies and spare parts. at 8,500rpm and peak toque of 24Nm at The presence of it in the India 250cc motorcycle market will be strong. 7,000rpm.

According to Suzuki, the new motorcycle is also called Sports Superbike in the Baby B King series, which is a few heavier than 250cc series of motorcycles of Honda Motorcycle Company, but is similar in Hyosung GT250R that to the hot-selling launched by Suzuki Motorcycle Company. It will become a dark horse in the India Hyosung, a well-known motorcycle maker in South Korea, unveiled its partnership with India’s Garware market as well. Motors and began to launch various kinds of superbikes in India. Recently, it announced the launch of new

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Yamaha Fazer 250 Hiroyuki Suzuki is one of the main leaders of Yamaha Motorcycle Company. At present Yamaha gradually turns its eyes on the research, development, production and sales of all kinds of superbikes. Yamaha says that they will launch a new motorcycle with a 250cc engine named the Fazer 250 Series in India

The new motorcycle embarks a dual valve 4-stroke air-cooled single overhead camshaft 249cc engine powered by gasoline. It is full- powered and has large carrying capability. Yamaha says that the motorcycle is equipped with a high-performance transmission. It only takes 5.2 seconds to accelerate up to 60km/h. New Concept of Managing High-End Motorcycles

he 'China high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycle development white paper' compiled by Tongji University Communication & Transportation Engineering College released a Tresearch result saying that there's a good sign of development momentum and ample development potential for Chinese high-end motorcycles. However, the current 'centralised' motorcycle management mode in China can easily lead to the lack of drive for the Chinese high- end motorcycle market. The way of decentralised management may become the new way for the development of Chinese high-end motorcycles.

Chinese High-End Motorcycles During their research process, the researchers found out that the output of large and medium displacement have Ample Development Chinese motorcycles and the imports of large Potential displacement motorcycles were growing gradually. The China has the world's largest motorcycle population. Chinese motorcycle output statistics showed that the The size of the Chinese motorcycle market is about half output of large and medium displacement motorcycles that of the world's total. However, most motorcycles in was relatively low in July of 2011, but their output had China are used as commuting vehicles; the presence of a significant rising rate. The output of motorcycles with high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycles in China is still an engine capacity of over 250ml (especially between scarce. 250ml and 400ml) had an increase of 66.56%. The large displacement motorcycles (with an engine capacity from

116 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 117 eport R Industrial Observation Industrial Observation 400ml to 750ml) surged by 2205.26%. displacement motorcycles, and have put in more money and technologies in this area. This proves that Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have the overall development level of the Chinese motorcycle industry, and started to pay more attention to the market demands In essence, demands for high-end, leisure and heavy leads to the lack of development momentum. of high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycles, and have motorcycles in China are gradually forming, and put in more capital and technologies into this area. developing steadily. This symbolises that the high-end, leisure and heavy The decentralised management way may motorcycles will have a strong drive and promising Centralised Management Mode become the new idea for the development development potential in China. Leads to Lack of Drive for High- of China's high-end motorcycle The High-end motorcycle has super quality and outstanding Such demands are generated by the growth of Chinese End Motorcycle Market technological quality, and can spur the restructuring and upgrade of economy. Chinese people's living standard has been Although China has the world's largest motorcycle the entire Chinese motorcycle industry. As we all know, it is the most gradually improving and their lifestyles have become population, most of them are used as economical important thing to master the advanced scientific research achievement, better with the booming Chinese economy. A certain commuting vehicles. As there are more and more Chinese the first-class manufacturing technologies, and the effective marketing number of Chinese people have made motorcycles their cities 'ban the usage or limit the use of motorcycles', means in the entire motorcycle industry. So, the solution to the vehicles of leisure, recreation and sports rather than just Chinese motorcycle markets are mostly centralised in development of the Chinese motorcycle industry lies in the development transport tools. With such change in the functions of rural areas. This can easily lead to the lack of drive for of the high-end motorcycle, and the development of high-end motorcycle motorcycles, the demands for high-end, leisure and heavy China's high-end motorcycle market. lies in the management mode of traffic management sector to treat high- motorcycles have been going up. Chinese motorcycle end motorcycles on a differentiated and special basis. manufacturers begin to lay more importance on such Like other motorcycles, China has the same process demands. for high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycles from their We found that the development orientation and living space of the registration, usage management to scrap-page inspection motorcycle industry are largely shaped by the management policies of In addition, the implementation of National III emission both nationally and locally, and they all comply with the national and local governments by studying the development and the standards has given great development space for national and local management regulations and rules. current management situation of both home and overseas motorcycle technological innovation and products R & D of the industries. Chinese motorcycle industry. Chinese motorcycle The existing motorcycle management regulations and manufacturers, such as Loncin, CFMOTO, Jialing, and rules distinguish light motorcycles and motorcycles by European countries have maintained a positive attitude towards Qianjiang, have put in great efforts in motorcycle design the engine capacity of 50ml, and treat all motorcycles motorcycles. Their governments believe in the advantages of & production. This shows that management policy as transport tools with management measures that are motorcycles in reducing traffic jams, tackling pollution and reducing fuel has the direct guidance for the development of the stricter than that of cars. Such 'centralised' management consumption. So, they have greatly advocated the concept of 'putting Chinese motorcycle industry. It also proves that Chinese modes have great impact on the Chinese high-end, one more motorcycle on the road instead of one car', and made specific motorcycle manufacturers have started to pay more leisure, heavy motorcycle market. and designated measures for motorcycle safety and emission. This attention to the market demands for large and medium has greatly contributed to the sound development of the motorcycle First, the 'ban and limit on the usage of motorcycles' in industry. However, the bans on the use and limit the use of motorcycles many Chinese cities has directly affected the registration in many Chinese cities have severely contained the development of the of high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycles there, and Chinese motorcycle industry. contained the demands for such motorcycles. Meanwhile, in terms of usage and management, there's no distinction Motorcycle sports and leisure culture is just emerging, so its responding between commuting motorcycles and recreational market is still small. Along with the merging of Chinese economy into motorcycles. So, such management measures are the global economy, and the concept of the motorcycle as a commuting not upgraded and detailed to go with the change of vehicle will begin to fade out under the dual pressure of policy and consumers' demands, and this makes China's high-end, consumption environments. The sports, leisure, recreation and luxury leisure and heavy motorcycle market lack of development motorcycles will be acknowledged by high-end Chinese consumers along drive. with the entry of overseas high-end motorcycle products to the Chinese market. Adopting the decentralised management way may become the Second, 'centralised' management mode directly affects new idea for the development of China's high-end motorcycle industry. the technological upgrade force of China's high-end, leisure and heavy motorcycle industry, and drags down

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Mr. Jiang Xixiang, President of Harley-Davidson China Number of Harley-Davidson Dealers in China to Double —— Interview with Mr. Jiang Xixiang, President of Harley-Davidson (Shanghai)

The 2011 annual symposium of China Automobile Dealers Association was held in Xiamen from November 30th to December 2nd. The Sina Automobile Reporting Team gave a panoramic report of the event via guest interview and micro-blog screen and other ways. SINA interviewed Mr. Jiang Xixiang, President of Harley- Davidson (Shanghai) on the spot; below is the content of the interview:

Sina: Hey, President Jiang, could you give us a brief introduction to Harley-Davidson, and what models are available in China? Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Harley-Davidson is the high-end, leisure and heavy duty motorcycle from America. It's different from the image of a motorcycle in the mind of a Chinese. Even though China is a big motorcycle producing country with a rough motorcycle output of 27 million units in 2010. However, about 90% of Chinese motorcycles are used as commuting vehicles. Harley- Davidson is used as a leisure bike. Harley-Davidson first set up its representative office in China in 2005, and then it established its subsidiary in 2010. There are currently 8 Harley-Davidson dealers in China. We offer 14 models of 5 major portfolios. The 2012 new models would arrive Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Harley-Davidson sales had a rapid in succession in October and November. So, dealers have increase this year. It is a new thing in China as there already begun selling 2012 new models. are only 8 dealers, so our sales are not great in number. That's why you rarely see a Harley-Davidson on the road Sina: What's the sales performance of Harley-Davidson despite the fact that many colleagues and friends know on the Chinese market over the past 10 months? Is there the fame of Harley. Our sales this year is expected to any major event?

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Sina: I read that Harley-Davidson came to China in 2005. You just mentioned that this year's sales are expected to double that of last year, what is the exact number of the doubled sales? What's the plan for next year's dealer expansion and the estimated number of dealers in the next two years? Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Harley-Davidson never publishes its sales and its future dealer expansion plan in the world. However, Harley-Davidson knows that the China market holds the balance in the Asia-Pacific region, and is satisfied with the growth rate of China’s market over the past few years and Harley-Davidson has been giving long-term attention to the development of China’s market.

Sina: What's Harley-Davidson's orientation on a mature Chinese market? When will be the best timing for Harley-Davidson? Mr. Jiang Xixiang: The fact that Harley-Davidson upgraded its China representative office to a wholly-owned subsidiary in July meant that Harley-Davidson had seen the development potential. Harley-Davidson China plays a role of a fast development market in the Harley-Davidson Asia-Pacific sector. There are some matured markets in this sector including Japan and Australia which are two major markets. China is an emerging market with fast development and growth rates. So, our double that of last year by the end of this year. orientation for China’s market is that China is a fast growing emerging Sina: You just mentioned Harley-Davidson brand, what is market with great potential both in the Asia-Pacific region and also in Sina: Netizens would like to know the nearest Harley- the orientation of Harley-Davidson in China? the world. Davidson sales outlet around them? Will Harley-Davidson Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Many consumers name Harley- sales double in the future as there are only 8 dealers in Davidson motorcycles and its augmented products as Sina: Where is the biggest market for Harley-Davidson? China? luxurious products. If luxurious products are taken as un- Mr. Jiang Xixiang: In North America. The Asia-Pacific region has great Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Yes, our motorcycle sales will surge, so necessities, then Harley-Davidson is also an un-necessity potential. Apart from China, India and other Asian countries will also will the number of dealers. There are currently 8 dealers as it is not a transport tool. Harley-Davidson is imported become fast-development markets. scattered in Dalian, Qingdao, Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, from America, so Harley-Davidson motorcycles are very Wenzhou, Xiamen and Suzhou of China. expensive in China. Its Chinese consumers are usually Sina: China is a relatively new market for Harley-Davidson. What those who are mature, economically strong, successful good experience does Harley-Davidson have in terms of controlling Sina: Speaking of sales outlets, is there any plan for and with a quite unique personality. production costs? Harley-Davidson brand promotion? Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Currently, Harley-Davidson motorcycles on Chinese Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Globally speaking, Harley-Davidson Sina: Harley-Davidson is an avant-garde brand; do you market are all imported. We haven't thought about manufacturing them represents personality, passion and success. This is our have any unique view about its internet marketing or in China. global orientation for Harley-Davidson, as is same in micro-blog marketing? China. Unlike other luxurious products and consumer Mr. Jiang Xixiang: We organised many events with Sina: In my understanding and how Harley-Davidson strikes me, Harley- goods, Harley-Davidson is the lifestyle of culture, travel the intention of letting our clients experience Harley- Davidson belongs to the modified vehicle class, is there any restriction and leisure. The biggest brand promotion activity in Davidson motorcycles in person. Many potential clients for Harley-Davidson motorcycles to register in China? Because China China will be like that of anywhere in the world, that is, know that Harley-Davidson is a motorcycle manufacturer, has very strict rules regarding modified vehicles. the riding events held for clients. but there's no bond between this particular client with Mr. Jiang Xixiang: Like what I just said, another major feature of Harley-Davidson motorcycle apart from its unique riding culture is its modification. Each and every Harley-Davidson motorcycle is different 122 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 123 eport R Industrial Observation Industrial Observation

better conform to Chinese and Shanghai for examples, we are glad to see that culture and better satisfy the heavy duty motorcycles can register at the motor vehicle needs of Chinese consumers. department, and are all road legal despite the fact that We are also trying to train they are banned from some particular regions and at our dealers in this respect. some particular time. Xinhua News Agency: Which The Reporter: Is there any promotion for Harley- gap are you going to make up Davidson motorcycle's modification culture? for? Or which market are you Mr. Jiang Xixiang: We are pretty concerned about this. going to occupy? Markets can Clients have strong requests to modify their motorcycles both refer to customers and on some matured Harley-Davidson motorcycle markets. regions. Harley-Davidson dealers have great strength, and their Mr. Jiang Xixiang: The first technicians understand Harley-Davidson sufficiently and should be the promotion from another, because it's modified by its owner. Harley- can design different modification plans for clients right of motorcycle culture. The Davidson provides a great deal of supplementary away. Harley-Davidson China needs to improve itself in motorcycle has a history of parts and spare parts for users to modify their bikes. this respect. We are expecting that the number of Harley- 25 years in China, during There are laws in China That stipulate the modification Davidson users will increase dramatically and consumers' which motorcycle played an standards for motorcycles, such as the noise of the understanding for Harley-Davidson will improve, users important role in people's exhaust pipe, restriction on engine capacity and so on. will explore their own ways of expression to modify their lives. However, motorcycles Most Chinese cities have banned the use or limited the bikes. The technicians at dealerships should also further have disappeared in some use of motorcycles with varying degrees. Taking Beijing improve themselves, and design modification plans that cities due to some policies; people have gradually company, during which I expressed my thoughts to a forgotten motorcycles. Harley-Davidson motorcycles local official. The thought, which is very realistic, is that bring a new fashion and prevailing practice to China; although Chinese high-end motorcycle industry just riding motorcycles becomes a kind of culture and started to develop, and relative laws and regulations as living style, but not a way of transportation. As to well as people's understanding are not mature at the different regions, we will consider, unlike car dealers, moment, I still believe that these will see great changes the implementation efforts of the ban on the use or the in the coming three to five years. If any province or limit on the use of motorcycles, or whether the region any tourism-oriented province make the first move to has motorcycle riding atmosphere and climate. Similar integrate the issues of laws and regulations and tourism, to global customers, Chinese customers, although some and can allow people to ride high-end motorcycles like of them have never seen a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Harley-Davidson to travel, then all heavy duty motorcycle will also generate the desire of expressing individuality riding events in China and even world class riding events in their hearts once they touch Harley-Davidson will possibly be held in this province. Harley-Davidson motorcycles, feel their vibration, see their complete steel has more than one million members scattered in over frame, and hear their roar. Although Harley-Davidson 1,300 Branches of Harley-Davidson Owners Association is an American product and Americans like to show around the world. These branches organise several big individuality, I believe that Chinese people will also have events each year; and each dealer in each country holds the impulse to ride Harley-Davidson motorcycle if they big events, all of which are guaranteed by clear open get a chance to see the products in our 4S Store. spaces and laws and regulations overseas. I hope China or any of its provinces will be a primary base for these Sina: The Chinese high-end motorcycle market begins to events in the near future. For example, overseas big develop in recent years. What's the developing trend of events can be held in Hainan and Yunnan, providing high-end motorcycle markets in China in your opinion? opportunities for overseas owners to experience Chinese Mr. Jiang Xixiang: I made an investment survey in Hainan regional and ethnic customs. a couple of weeks ago as an overseas international

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It took “Big Hubless” owner Stalcup 13 months to create Ultimate Builder this radical bike in his garage at home. A master plumber by trade, Stalcup had never built a custom motorcycle before but had always wanted to. “Big Hubless” created Bike Show Dallas a stir with its monstrous rear tire and hubless wheel. The back end features a special rear bearing to allow for the hubless rear. Stalcup said the motorcycle pivots left and right at the rear where it links up to the frame just Results 2011 behind the seat. The rear tire had to be put on the bike before it was complete and can’t be removed without tearing the bike apart, so you definitely don’t want to get a flat on this baby. Almost as impressive as his hubless wheel is the fact that Stalcup built his own ground-up small. “Bad Influence” has its tall front hoop set out at custom for around $9500. a healthy rake on the end of a Springer fork. The front brakes are wired through the fork tube and the internal Stalcup said he has a Honda CBR600 in the works where wiring on the bars keeps the build very tidy. There’s little he’s rebuilding the back end and installing hydraulics. visible wiring in the engine area as well, adding to its His new build will feature a single-sided swingarm that clean appearance. extends outward along with a front end that does the same. He plans on using the tranny to run a hydraulic Three Two Choppers’ “AMFU” edged out Joseph Russell’s pump to power the swingarm extension. The end result “Back in Red & Black” for first place in Hot Bike’s will be a naked café race-style bike. Modified Harley Class. This 1983 Harley FXE is a real brawler with its Shovelhead spooned tightly within a Moore’s Freestyle Class-winning motorcycle, on the other custom frame. The Shovel looks even better being fed hand, is a more conventionally styled cruiser with a low-slung custom chassis, wide-swept bars and a heavily raked front end. The custom frame houses an 80 cubic-inch Harley powerplant fed from dual fuel tanks, which allowed Moore to keep the traditional tank mounted on the backbone extremely

ound 2 of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show swept into Dallas as custom motorcycle The work at Dallas ran the gamut, from a limited Rbuilders from around the Texas Panhandle edition GG Quad to Dar Holdsworth’s latest and beyond competed for cash, prestige, and an interpretation of the 69 Chopper to super-powered entry into the Sturgis AMD World Championships of Hayabusas with stretched swingarms. Larry Moore Custom Bike Building. A diverse mix of motorcycles claimed top honors in the FreeStyle Class for his low- had their engineering and fabricating artistry slung, ultra-clean 2009 Moore Custom with dual fuel displayed on the floor of the Dallas Convention tanks, but Bryan Stalcup’s “Big Hubless” created the Center as the customs shared center stage with new most buzz amongst the crowd and snuck away with motorcycles being introduced by the OEMs at the the “People’s Choice” award. Dallas IMS.

126 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 127 eport R Industrial Observation Industrial Observation heavily modified the engine, swapping out its pistons, cams, and doing extensive head work. Kahanek and crew cut the back off the frame to create their own hand-built tail section with a cowling and to mount their own mono shock swingarm. They found a 1960 Benelli tank on e-Bay after drawing up a picture of the style of tank they wanted for the build. It has a GSX-R front end and looks like it’d be a blast to rip around on.

Rick Fairless, a talented custom builder in his own right who also owns the popular biker hangout, Strokers Dallas, was one of the celebrity custom bike builders featured at the Dallas show.

“The Ultimate Builder show is a really cool deal and Bob Kay who is a friend of mine, runs it and asked me if I wanted to be a featured builder where I could put a couple of bikes of mine in the show. I don’t enter my bikes into bike competitions but I’m happy to have some displayed here," said Fairless.

“One bike out there is a ‘65 Panhead chopper that I did years ago and it’s one of my favorite bikes that I have ever created," continued Fairless. "The other bike is a 1969 Triumph chopper with a coffin gas tank that we built several years ago and it came out really nice. Those are just two really beautiful bikes that belong to me and I have a lot of bikes but those are a modified swingarm. “Bad Influence” was built by two of my favorites. You can see all my bikes that I own on display over at the Coen Brothers, Jimmie and JC (not to be mistaken the Strokers Dallas store anytime." for Ethan and Joel).

Winners took home cash prizes and get automatic invites to the last Arynn Akins improved his chances of winning the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show. Held during Bike Week in Daytona Performance Custom Class in Dallas by bringing Beach. the finale pits the winners of each round against one other. Bike both a customized 2009 Suzuki Hayabusa built by Week will also be the time when Motorcycle USA announces the winner of Syndicate Custom Sportbikes and a 2008 Yamaha its customized 2011 Honda Fury, so mark your calendars for March 8-19 YZF-R1 he built himself. The move paid off as and join us on the white sandy beaches of Daytona! his custom ‘Busa won took home top honors in the Performance Custom Class. “Midnight” is an appropriate name for this jet black bike with just enough shiny chrome tidbits to make it classy without being over-the-top. Akins had the rear end stretched-out with a custom extended swingarm so he could mount a fat rear tire on its backside. Its billet custom wheels are real attention-grabbers and light up at night. Grip Ace Digital Switches clean up the bars while custom hand and foot controls add to its appeal. by what looks like a Dennis Goodson air cleaner. Minimal and cool, Three Two gave it old school Look hard and you’ll see the 1979 Iron Head credentials by swapping out the battery for a Morris Sportster at the heart of the winner of the Retro Magneto and by converting it to a kick start. The Mod Class, a bike called “Number 79.” The ‘79 Iron Narrow Glide front end sits in tight to the frame and Head has been taken by owner Pat Kahanek and bike its bars are situated like clip-ons. The rear section shop Primer Inc. Customs and converted into a cool features a drop seat with an internal seat spring and café racer. It has a stock motor and frame, but they

128 Industrial Observation www.chinamotorworld.com 129 eport R Road Testing Road Testing s early as in 1980s, the crossover dual-sport motorcycles became popular in Japan. Four Amajor Chinese motorcycle manufacturers seized this sustainable business opportunity perceptively when the Chinese motorcycle market experienced the transition from transport motorcycle demand to recreational motorcycle demand, and launched their crossover dual-sport motorcycles in succession. The crossover dual- sport motorcycle represented by Honda NX250 which has a great deal of fans in Japan, Hong Kong and some European and American countries, and the price for a second hand Honda NX250 once hit RMB 20,000. Their novel design, high efficiency power performance, comfortable riding experience and easy maneuverability are features that capture motorcycle fans' hearts. What's pitiful is that Chinese motorcycle manufacturers have been competing against one another in the cost performance of their products, and only a few crossover motorcycle models are released on the Chinese market by them. Today we are going to test-ride a crossover motorcycle, the Shineray XY200GY-9.

Chongqing Shineray Motorcycle Company is an up- rising star in the Chinese motorcycle industry. Shineray is outstanding in the R & D of dirt bikes. Apart from sending its Shineray International Cross Country Motorcycle Team to attend international sports events, it has also held many motorcycle cross country events in China. We can see Shineray's enthusiasm for motorcycle sports from this. Shineray motorcycles stand the tests of these sports events, and the experience it gained through sports events also helped Shineray improve the quality of its other motorcycle products. Shineray's X2 and X3 dirt bikes win wide public praise.

The Shineray XY200GY-9 still inherits the sports features of Shineray's X models. Its covered petrol tank looks hale and strong. Its black, white and red combination colours and its dynamic pattern are elements that make it fashionable. Test Riding the It adopts the steel tube cradle frame which is proved to be excellent in the Shineray X models. Its 13L capacity petrol tank ensures the fuel supply for long-distance travel. Its net weight of 117kg (excluding fuel) is not heavy for a starter rider to handle. Long committed in the R & D of sports motorcycles, Shineray has its own advantages in designing XY200GY-9By Gorden of CHINAMOTOR seats and setting ergonomic specifications. Its seat, foot- 130 Road Testing www.chinamotorworld.com 131 eport R Road Testing Road Testing XY200GY-9

rest and handlebar are designed perfectly. These features are of CG engine also comes from its superb gear ratio and absorber combination proved perfect in the test-riding. Its speed reaches over 70km/h, its rear wheel skids slightly. But very important for long-distance riding. engine adjustment. Put it into third gear, and the engine front shock absorbers delivered outstanding shock absorbing the braking performance is improved significantly with the seems at ease, and the smooth noise from its exhaust pipe performance when travelling over rocky and bumpy road. Its harder application of its front disc brake. No such condition Shineray XY200GY-9 adopts different engines. The bike we indicates that it has even stronger power output. After a few front absorbers reacted conservatively to a few slopes. Its rear will happen for a motorcycle with front and rear disc brakes. are test-riding today adopts a CG200 engine. The advantage rounds of tests, the average maximum speed of Shineray shock absorbers showed good performance on flat road and of CG engine is its simple design. Its technologies are very XY200GY-9 was about 95km/h, not bad for a crossover maintained moderate balance for the bike, and displayed In all, Shineray XY200GY-9 deserves the name of mature and reliable as it's been used on Chinese motorcycles motorcycle. The engine noise of CG engine was not as bad stable manipulation on straight and curve roads. After the crossover dual-sport motorcycle. Features like steady for many years. The CG engine responds promptly as soon as I had expected. A dirt bike should have loud noise to entire test-riding, the test-rider had no obvious numb and engine performance, comfortable riding experience, easy as it's turned on. Twist the throttle hard twice and large noise prove its power performance and form its personality. limp feelings. A slight adjustment made to the hardness of maneuverability, right ground clearance and proper center can be heard from its exhaust pipe, indicating that the bike its seat will effectively improve its comfortableness for long of gravity, 2.9L/100km economical fuel consumption rate will dash off soon. Its first gear is very effective; a fast release The riding comfortableness is crucial for a crossover distance riding. make it an excellent crossover motorcycle. Comparing with of clutch can make its front wheel go up in the air. It has motorcycle. As the saying goes you can't have your cake the classic crossover motorcycle Honda NX250, Shineray super great torque at low speeds section. and eat it too. Its excellent-performing suspension system on In terms of its braking performance, Shineray XY200GY-9's XY200GY-9 can meet rider's needs for commuting and flat road may not be as efficiency on dirt road. So, another front wheel uses the single disc (265mm in diameter) brake, transportation functions. It is more of a sports motorcycle, Some people always think that it is natural for CG engine important thing during the test-riding is to test its front and and its rear wheel has two options: the drum brake or single and is better to be used as a one-man-riding motorcycle. It's to have better torque at low speeds than that of YB or GS rear shock absorbing systems. Shineray XY200GY-9 adopts disc brake. The motorcycle we are test-riding today has front more suitable for a starter rider as his transport, and also a engines of the same capacity. However, the excellent torque the hydraulic spring combined shock absorbers. Such shock disc brake and rear drum brake. Its braking performance is dirt bike at the same time. sensitive and effective at medium and low speeds. When its 132 Road Testing www.chinamotorworld.com 133 Motorcycle Culture & Racing Motorcycle Culture & Racing

the production & service industry. It is a national high and new tech enterprise, the national 863 plan CIMS project application & model enterprise, and the national 'contract Chinese Rider Competes abiding & trustworthy enterprise'. Against World's Top Riders Jincheng's motorcycle products enjoy exemption from export inspection, and Jincheng motorcycle is listed as a famous brand export commodity receiving key support and development" by Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic China Jincheng Cooperation. 'Jincheng' is a 'China Famous Trademark', and is one of the most popular motorcycle brands in China. As Motorcycle Team Heads a national enterprise, Jincheng Group is heading for the world, and actively engaging in global competition and cooperation, and striving to achieve the strategic upgrade for the 34th Dakar Rally from 'Jincheng of China' to 'Jincheng of the World', and making itself a first-class motorcycle manufacturer in China A ceremony with the theme of 'Jincheng integrates in the attended the 33rd Dakar Rally on behalf of Jincheng Team and a well-known international conglomerate. world as a new power' marking the official departure of the and established the best record for the Chinese team. China Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team to the 34th Dakar Entrusted by the State General Administration of Sports Car motorcycles shows the strength and ambition of a Chinese Rally was grandly held in Nanjing of Jiangsu on December Founded in 1949, Jincheng has been taking 'serving the and Motorcycle Sports Management Center (SGASCMSM), self-owned motorcycle manufacturer, and fully proves 18th,2011 Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AICC) country with aviation, strengthening military and prospering and China Motorcycle Sports Association (CMSA), Mr. Jincheng motorcycle's quality, and sufficiently reveals Jincheng Group announced that China Jincheng Motorcycle people' as its tasks during its 60 years' development, and Hua Hongxing, member of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Jincheng's strength. Racing Team will continue to compete in the Dakar Rally had made outstanding achievements for China's national Congress Standing Committee and deputy director of 2012 as China's only motorcycle team. Its two riders are defense cause and economic construction. It has developed educational, scientific and cultural committee announced Mr. Hua Hongxing expressed that Jincheng Group had put Mr. Wei Guanghui, who comes from Jiangsu Province, and into a giant business conglomerate incorporating five on the ceremony that Jincheng has participated in the in a great deal of manpower, efforts and fund to organise had attended two Dakar Rallies (31st and 32nd) on behalf major industries including the aviation electro-mechanical Dakar Rally for four consecutive times as China's only racing teams for the Dakar Rally over the fast years. This of Jincheng Team and successfully completed one rally, and hydraulic industry, the light-duty power industry, the motorcycle racing team. Chinese motorcycle racing team has sufficiently shown Jincheng Group's great strength the Argentine rider Mr. PASCUAL PABLO OSCAR, who vehicle industry, the international business industry, and and its members are not afraid of their strong rivals, and and brilliant perspective. Jincheng Group has established have the courage to fight against them. They compete a benchmark for the development of China's car and against world's top riders at the rally. This doesn't only help motorcycle sports and Chinese motorcycle manufacturers by shape Chinese riders' volitional quality greatly, but also helps attending international motorcycle sports events. He wishes improve their skills. Meanwhile, the fact that Jincheng racing that Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team and its riders do a bikes compete against some of the world's famous good preparation job, and continue to carry forward the motorcycles including KTM, 'Dakar Jincheng' spirit of 'tackling all difficulties and perfecting Yamaha, BMW, and teamwork, realising wonderful dreams and challenging life's Honda extremes,' and achieve good results again.

The President of AICC Jincheng Group Mr. Jiao Yusong hopes that Jincheng Team can greatly promote the 'Dakar Jincheng' spirit, and fight against strong rivals on the international racing tracks, and combat challenges and fully demonstrate their skills, and establish new records again for Chinese motorcycle sports and China's national manufacturing industry.

AICC Jincheng Group Secretary of the Communist Party Committee Mr. Li Xiaoyi expressed his heartfelt thanks to the leaders of SGASCMSM and CMSA, and friends in the news industry and all those involved for their long-term

134 Motorcycle Culture & Racing www.chinamotorworld.com 135 Motorcycle Culture & Racing Motorcycle Culture & Racing Rally. The Argentine rider Mr. PASCUAL PABLO OSCAR Rally will be held in Argentina, Chili and Peru from January gives great attention to his physical exercise in daily life, and 1st to 15th of 2012. The racing route will expand from the proof functions of the racing he still kept to physical exercises including swimming and Atlantic coast through South America to the Pacific coast. bikes' shock absorbers. GPS running during the Chongqing News Conference in October Apart from the racing sections in Argentina and Chili which and emergency alarm system for Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team's participation in the are used in the previous three rallies, four special racing are installed on Jincheng racing 34th Dakar Rally. In order to further adapt to the upcoming sections in Peru will be added to the Dakar Rally 2012. The bikes to guarantee riders' and Dakar Rally's complex racing route, Mr. PASCUAL PABLO 9,000km-long racing route will start from Mar Del Plata of the vehicle's safety. Jincheng OSCAR actively wore Jincheng's racing robe and participated Argentina and extend to Lima of Peru. The racing route will also expands the petrol tank in the over-7,000km-long motorcycle rally along the Andes be full of twists and turns. The winding and turning 'straight capacity of Jincheng racing bikes Mountain held by Argentina, and he came third. road' will give Dakar Rally 2012 a sense of 'long expedition'. and installs three petrol tanks on each racing bike in order According to the official file of Dakar Rally, the 34th Dakar to ensure their long-distance capacity. In addition, there are cold weather gears and emergency A Brief Review of water tanks installed on Jincheng racing bikes. Since the 33rd Dakar Rally, Jincheng Motorcycle Jincheng in Racing Team has employed Argentina's outstanding rider Previous Dakar Rallies Mr. PASCUAL PABLO OSCAR. This doesn't only strengthen established a great technical and backup team to cater to the support and care given to Jincheng Group. He looked back Jincheng's international image, but also effectively forms needs of the two riders. Jincheng's riders Mr. Su Wenmin and to Jincheng Team's four adventures in the Dakar Rally, and an emotional bond between Jincheng Group and South Mr. Wei Guanghui successfully completed the rally ranking expressed his gratitude to all riders and supporting team American people, expands Jincheng motorcycle's popularity 75th and 82nd after struggling and trundling through 14 members of Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team. He hopes and influence on South American markets, and boosts racing sections. Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team became Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team will greatly uphold the Jincheng motorcycle's sales on these markets. the first Chinese motorcycle racing team that successfully 'Dakar Jincheng' spirit, and popularize Jincheng brand on completed the entire rally. Jincheng Team broke its duck for the international racing tracks, and establish the pleasant Jincheng Group's related responsible person told the reporter Chinese riders in Dakar rally, and made the Chinese red flag corporate image for Jincheng Group. Meanwhile, the 'Dakar that Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Team is well prepared flying at the finishing line. Jincheng Spirit' should also be taken as Jincheng's internal and all set to go for the upcoming Dakar Rally. Apart from Mr. Su Wenmin and Mr. Han Baohua attended the corporate spirit and culture, and encourage Jincheng Group's modifying the Jincheng racing bikes, Jincheng Group also Dakar Rally 2011 representing China Jincheng Motorcycle staff to overcome difficulties and face all challenges during forms a big and strong technical and backup team to cater Racing Team. Mr. Su Wenmin, who comes from Yunnan the enterprise's reform and development progress. to the needs of its two riders. Province and Jincheng Group has successfully attended the Dakar Rally attended Dakar for three times. Jincheng's riders couldn't make the Dakar Rally for the second It's learned that two riders of Jincheng Motorcycle Racing Mr. Wei Guanghui and Mr. PASCUAL PABLO OSCAR Rally 2008 as it's cancelled due to the abrupt terrorist attack Team successfully completed two rallies of three events that made good preparations for the upcoming rally in terms time, successfully in Africa. completed the Jincheng Team once participated, excluding the 30th Dakar of understanding the route, physical training and desert Jincheng participated in the Dakar Rally 2009 in the Rally which was cancelled due to a terrorist attack. Jincheng adaptability training. Apart from the daily physical rally ranking 69th, name of 'Jincheng New Power Team'. Jincheng's riders Mr. establishing the riders established some historic records on the Dakar Rally trainings like running with sandbags, and riding bicycles, Wei Guanghui and Mr. Chen Jianguo presented the Dakar for China. Jincheng Group managed to train five Dakar Rally Mr. Wei Guanghui specially went to Badan Jara Desert of best achievement rally route as the first Chinese riders. However, they left the for Chinese riders riders through these races. The participation in the Dakar Inner Mongolia in Mid-November for a half-month rally racing track regrettably in succession after only finishing the Rally also helped the technological improvement and R & simulation training. During the training process, he specially at Dakar Rally. Mr. second and sixth sections due to reasons such as lacking of Han Baohua had D skill advance of Jincheng racing bikes. In order to adapt to carried out intensive trainings for the things he's not good rally experience. the harsh racing environment of Dakar Rally, Jincheng greatly at, and he concluded his disadvantage through his Dakar to leave the rally Jincheng Group sent its 'Jincheng Motorcycle Racing pitifully at section improves the engine performance of Jincheng racing bikes Rally experience. Meanwhile, he carried out rehearsals Team' for the Dakar Rally 2010. Jincheng Group did a and enhances the long-term high-temperature endurance of and practices in turn for the road conditions and possible eight for fuel sufficient preparation after learning its lessons in Dakar Rally shortage. their piston rings. Jincheng also improves the dust and sand problems that will likely occur during the approaching Dakar 2009, and selected riders with great efforts nationwide and

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alike me, also love bikes, especially my son, I think he will also choose rider as his future cause, at least, riding will be HI DAKAR his biggest hobby.

I’M FROM CHINA, I’M CM: What role does motorcycle play in your life? WEI GUANGHUI Wei: Motorbike is my loyal friend and everyday companies By Zoe of CHINAMOTOR me. I ride bikes almost every single day except the rainy days. I ride it to practice, to commute, to travel, to meet CHINAMOTOR: Why did you choose rider as your occupation? Is it solely friend, and it brings me everywhere, I only drive car in the out of loving riding bikes or any other reasons? rainy days. Wei Guanghui: In fact, I love the feeling when I am in the racing course, and I am looking for achieving breakthroughs every day, it is not easy to give you CM: Can you please tell us how you started the Dakar Rally? a very detailed description what the feel is like, I am not that much a talking There are quite a huge number of Dakar fans out there person, anyway, it makes me feel extremely fulfilled every time when I made abroad, but it is much less known in China, why did you even a tiny new step. Besides this, I love bikes and I spare quite some time to Background: Mr. Wei Guanghui decide to attend it? study and rebuild bikes whenever I have nothing urgent at hand. was born in Nanjing in 1978, the Wei: It was back in 2004 when I saw the Live Broadcast city is well known as the capital city of Dakar on TV, I remember I was thinking that it must CM: In China, Motorcycle Rider, as an occupation, has not enjoyed that of 6 dynasties in China’s history. be a great thing if I could make it to the rally myself. Then Wei: Desert covers a great part of Peru stage, we spent some much popularity as it does in other countries, have you ever suffered from Wei is pretty much a star in China’s I started to ask around how to apply for the event. After practicing in Badain Jaran Desert in Inner Mongolia, and I the pressure from the outside, say, from family? motorcycle sport, who will attend the several months’ effort of our team, we found a sponsor in also made some special practice accordingly, including the Wei: Actually, they have been always very supportive to me, they are very upcoming Dakar Motorcycle Rally Guangdong. After that, we tried to contact with the Dakar small muscle group training, strength training, jogging and 2012 on behalf of China Jincheng organizer and Chinese Motorcycle Association, and they cycling, just name a few here. Motorcycle Team, Bike No.94. Wei has gave us a lot help in this regard. I hereby also would like ridden quite a few times in the races to say thanks to the Chinese Agent of Dakar Rally, they are CM: Dakar is considered as an event solely belonging to both in China and abroad, hereby is really really helpful. men, but there are still some female riders, and some of a brief review: Group 3rd in the Asia them are doing really great and ranked at the front, do they Pacific Championship 2001; rode up CM: As the most risky motorcycle rally, what is Dakar’s have any special advantage comparing to male riders? to 7028m of Mount Qomolangma in biggest challenge? Which one is the most challenging stage Wei: Yes, some of them are really great riders and most of 2002 and 2003; 100-hour Motorcycle and how to deal with it? them are from European countries and we have a certain Enduro 2003, Wei set a Guinness Wei: It is hard to tell you which stage is the most distance comparing to them, such as the rejuvenating World Record by 10000km; 2008 challenging, I can only tell you that every single day during program, daily training, bikes, logistics, riding skill and witnessed his first time attending Dakar, Dakar is a completely new day, you will meet various experience. the same year, he ranked 2nd of 250cc challenges from different aspects, sometimes I have to ride Team in China Auto and motorcycle on plateau, where oxygen is less than the lower place, both CM: Which one do you think is the deciding factor at Dakar, Rally around Taklimakan Desert; Wei bikes and riders will have trouble, you need to make a lot the bike’s performance or the rider’s skill? attended Dakar 2009 representing daily practice to get used to this. Riders will spend long time Wei: Both, actually they are just like two sides of a coin, Jincheng Motorcycle Team, finished riding in the desert, where it is quite cold in the morning, cannot segregate from each other. It is quite impossible 6 stages; attended Dakar 2010 again but the sand temperature will reach up to 60 Celsius Degree for a great rider to get good score on a shitty bike at a race representing Jincheng, successfully at noon, the desert is one of the biggest challenges for many like Dakar. If the bike is excellent and the rider is a bit finished the whole course and ranked riders. You can not ride fast due to the soft sand and it is just disqualified, he is also unable to win, for example, it is quite 82nd; 2012 will witness his third too hot. The key of successfully getting through the difficult easy to get lost in the immense desert. time to challenge Dakar on behalf stages is to familiarize yourself with the course and make the of Jincheng, and Wei is also the only right choice while choosing the routine. CM: What is your biggest gain in the before Dakar events? Chinese motorcycle rider this time. Wei: I think it should be experience, I have already get used CHINAMOTOR hereby would like to CM: Did the team make any special preparations for the to the road condition, the climate, have learnt how to make present our best wishes to him and new Peru stage? What are the major training programs special preparations for different conditions, how to read also want to tell him:”Hey bro, Bon road map correctly, how to deal with the urgencies, etc. Wei Guanghui and his son are before the Dakar? Voyage!” training on the dirt road

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CM: You have attended Dakar 3 times representing Jincheng Motorcycle Team, 2012 will be your 4th time, can you please tell us something about the Jincheng Motorcycle Team Rider Mr. Wei Guanghui drew the attention of Interview of GM of co-operation with Jincheng? Wei: The logistics support of Jincheng Team is becoming better and better both domestic and abroad media, and along years, it will be even better if we can make the according practice earlier CHINAMOTOR also met and talked to JINCHENG GROUP IMP. and use the same Dakar bike to do the everyday practice. On the other side, his loyal fans and supporters at Jincheng we are also seeking for more supporting fund for better service and guarantee. Dakar Launching Press Conference. They are a group of young people cherishing & EXP. CO., LTD. strong passion for motorcycles. They CM: According to your opinion, where exists the gap between us and the CHINAMOTOR: I heard that the Nigerian CM: Do the Indian brands bring challenges to initiated special columns for Dakar and top-class teams? market share of Jincheng has met some grave Jincheng’s Nigerian market share? Wei Guanghui in well known socializing After the Dakar Launching Wei: To be honest, there exists a big gap, such as the physic strength, bike’s challenges. Nigeria’s motorcycle market is at Sun: It is true that the Indian motorcycle website in China, and made their own Press Conference, performance, logistics support, rider’s skill and experience. But, we are the transferring stage from 2-stroke to 4-stroke, technology has been very mature, and they efforts to spread the motorcycle culture, tell CHINAMOTOR made a catching up fast, you can see that we are making progress each year. which means that the market will turn to some make very durable bikes, and most of the people their passion and expectation for brief interview of Mr. Sun more environment-friendly products. I think bikes are affordable for the local consumers. motorcycles in China, this huge relatively Shuping, General Manager CM: How do you think of the significance of Dakar to the image of Jincheng this will bring certain impact to the AX100 Their development in African market has sterile land of motorcycle culture. They are of JINCHENG GROUP motorcycle? IMP. & EXP. CO., LTD., models of Jincheng considering its enormous been pretty fast in the past few years. Bajaj the image of the people who will draw the Wei: Being able to participating in the event itself is already a strong proof of we talked about several market share in this area, how will Jincheng is the best Indian brand, it really brings some fabulous picture for China’s motorcycle the quality, no other Chinese motorcycle companies make the step yet. Dakar hot topics in its overseas deal with this transition? challenges to our market share in Nigeria. We culture in the upcoming future. is also a great occasion to increase the global brand awareness of Jincheng. market. Mr. Sun Shuping: Yes, you are right about need to be very careful to deal with these new the overseas market shock suffered by competitors. Jincheng, we are meeting some challenges in certain markets, but our gross export CM: How is Jincheng’s market performance in volume still increased by 20% from January to South America? Are you planning to explore October. About the transition from 2-stroke some new markets? to 4-stroke, this is actually the competition Sun: Our southern market is very good, result of different interest groups. GAZATTE Jincheng has established joint-venture plants is the motorcycle association under the in Argentina and Columbia years ago, and Environment Ministry of Nigeria, and most of the sales are increasing steadily. However, its motorcycle company members don’t have there is a serious problem we have to deal 2-stroke models. These members convince with great patience and caution, that is many the officials of the association to talk to the people choose to purchase anything by credit, government and exaggerate the pollution of and this is quite normal in some Southern 2-stroke bikes. To some extent, these people American markets, it requires the companies demonized the 2-stroke bikes. Actually the of high anti-risk capacity. The credit will easily sales of 2-stroke bikes are quite stable in some become dead debt if one company is unable rich countries such as Saudi Arabia. Nigerian to put these risks under certain control. authority did not yet issue such a document banning these bikes, only GAZATTE released CM: Will Jincheng expand its product a notice to its members and the customs also spectrum such as enter the high-end bike hasn’t received the relevant documents yet. market? Because Jincheng’s market share is big in the Sun: We have built co-operation with Piaggio, local market, we have to be very cautious to we are producing two scooters from them, any potential regulation amendments, we can one is 125cc and the other is 250cc, both not afford the price caused by our negligence. were sold in Europe @ EURO 4000-5000. As Jincheng has developed 4 models to replace to the heavy bikes, we don’t plan to touch the the old ones, and they will be put into mass field yet. production very soon. We still have firm faith in Nigerian motorcycle market.

140 Motorcycle Culture & Racing www.chinamotorworld.com 141 Motorcycle Culture & Racing Motorcycle Culture & Racing 2011 China National this year. The presence of 6 world's top stunt dirt bike riders Motorcycle Cross Country Championship presented for a wonderful visual feast audiences. The surprise also came from that almost 50 riders gathered with world's top class motorcycles like Harley-Davidson and BMW from local and surrounding areas to cheer for the race before the final was Wuyi Round Completed held in the morning of October 23. It is apparent that Wuyi's —Sponsored by XMOTOS four years' successful hosting of the National Motorcycle Cross Country Championship has deeply influenced the motorcycle users and fans in its surrounding areas. It has also proven that the Motorcycle Cross Country Championship itself is pretty successful while it is appealing enough to attract the participation of motorcycle fans.

The National Motorcycle Cross Country Championship Wuyi Round Second Final officially began at 9:10 am October 23. As usual, the China-made 110cc group was the first to begin. Two junior riders of Yunnan Giant Real Estate Motorcycle Team Mr. Bao Tao and Mr. Liang Hanlin dashed out and held the lead as soon as the race began. Mr. Peng Yongming from Nanhai Motorcycle Association Team followed them closely behind. Along with the proceeding of the race, Mr. Bao Tao's gradually secured its leading position. Mr. Peng Yongming couldn't overtake Mr. Liang Hanlin who was in the second position after a few attempts of overtaking. Finally, Mr. Bao Tao first crossed the finishing line with a speed 16 seconds faster than the runner

he 2011 China National Motorcycle Cross Country Championship Wuyi Round & International Invitation TTournament Second Final were held in Wuyi in the morning of October 23. It's the fourth year for Wuyi to hold the National Motorcycle Cross Country Championship. In the past four years, Wuyi steadily improved the event standard and its influence on its surrounding areas, and turned Wuyi into a ecological city featuring fashionable life style with its rich hot spring resources. “Bathing in the hot spring, and watching the motorcycle race” have become an attractive image of Wuyi.

While maintaining the usual high-end racing event standards, Wuyi also made a sufficient preparation in creating the racing atmosphere

142 Motorcycle Culture & Racing www.chinamotorworld.com 143 Motorcycle Culture & Racing Motorcycle Culture & Racing up and won the crown of the homemade 110cc group champion and the group champion of the homemade second final. His teammate Mr. Liang Hanlin came second 250cc group race. and Mr. Peng Yongpeng came third. Adding up the results of two races, the top 3 individuals in the Wuyi Round Followed by them was the professional 85cc A+B group China-made 110cc group race were Mr. Bao Tao, Mr. Peng race. The race began, and Mr. Gao Songyao and Mr. Yang Yongming, and Mr. We Ke from Leike Jingling Team. The Jiadong from Yunnan Giant Real Estate Motorcycle Team group champion was taken by Mr. Peng Yongming's team. did their best to maintain their leading positions with their teamwork advantage. Mr. Pu Yang from the Moto Star Team In the following 250cc group race, a situation of three did not get much chance to overtake them. There was once rivals in confrontation showed up after the start as Mr. Li Yong and Mr. Dong Fei from Zhejiang XMOTOS Team, and Mr. Zhang Jixing from Chongqing Yu'an XGJAO were jammed together. The three of them delivered a splendid fighting show. Half way through the race, Mr. Zhang Jixing bumped into Mr. Li Yong while trying to overtake him, and both of them fell. Mr. Dong Fei took the gold opportunity and secured its leading position. After that, Mr. Zhang Jixing and Mr. Li Yong continued to tangle together, and Mr. Zhang Jixing was later on involved in a traffic collision, so he didn't surpass Mr. Li Yong, but was overtaken by his teammate Mr. Su Jian. At last, Mr. Dong Fei, Mr. Li Yong and Mr. Su Jian won the top three positions of the homemade 250cc group race. In terms of the total results at Wuyi Round, Mr. Dong Fei and his Zhejiang XMOTOS Team won the individual

a time Mr. Pu Yang managed to overtake Mr. Yang Jiadong was proved to be much better than that of the Chinese. and gained the second position, but he was too hasty to VanlentinTeillet from France and Ross Beaton from Belgium make many mistakes. Finally, Mr. Gao Songyao and Mr. Yang had been in the lead from the beginning and they were Jiadong crossed the finishing line as top 2 winners, and Mr. quite relaxed in the competition. The competition of Pu Yang had to accept the fact of being number three. The Chinese riders was mostly among Mr. Xu Jianhao and champion of B group was won by Mr. Yan Weiqiang from Mr. Yang Jie from Yunnan Giant Real Estate Team and Zhejiang Mr. Peng Tianwei from Shunde Beijiao Team. At last, the French rider VanlentinTeillet crossed the finishing line with BSE Team. Mr. Gao Songyao and Mr. Su Shu from a great advantage, and won the champion of the Wuyi Zhejiang BSE Team took the individual champions of the International Invitation Tournament, and Mr. Xu Jianhao also professional 85cc A group and B group races. Yunnan Giant took the crown. In accordance to the total results of the two Real Estate Team and Zhejiang BSE Team were the group races, Mr. Xu Jianhao won the individual champion of the champions of the professional 85cc A group and B group professional 125cc group race, and his team Yunnan Giant races. Real Estate Team won the group champion.

The last race was the expected professional 125cc After Wuyi, the National Motorcycle Cross Country group race. The participation of cross country expert riders Championship will go to its third round, the Xixiang of from France, Belgium, Australia and New Zealand greatly Shanxi Round from October 28 to 30. The cross country improved the levels and the intensity of the race. Not long motorcycle competition will be passionately held at the after the beginning, the strength of foreign expert riders beautiful hometown of tea.

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in 1964, which is one of the oldest motorcycle brands in China. In 1985, Jinan Qingqi introduced Japanese Suzuki technology and produced China's first scooter, so Qingqi is the cradle of scooters in China and always leads the development of Chinese scooters. In 1999, "Qingqi" was named into the first batch of "Chinese Famous Trademarks" in Chinese motorcycle industry; in 2006, Jinan Qingqi cooperated with France Peugeot and set up a joint venture company, becoming the only motorcycle company in China which owns both Japanese and French advanced technologies. By the end of 2008, "Qingqi" brand motorcycles had 12 million units produced and sold, becoming one of the major motorcycle and engine suppliers in the world. The Company has advanced motorcycle and engine assembly lines, quality testing line, machining line, paint production line, stamping and welding production line and low-high die-casting production line and the first-class sets Jinan Qingqi has a national enterprise technical centre of machining equipment in Asia, with its hardware strength and a joint-venture design company, and has strong staying ahead in the industry. Now, Jinan Qingqi has formed independent R & D ability in engine power, complete an annual production capacity of 800,000 motorcycles and vehicle manufacture and power products. Since 2002, 1 million engines. Jinan Qingqi has successively launched 13 products with Jinan Qingqi independent intellectual property rights and 59 products which have won international certifications including -One of the Oldest Motorcycle Brands in China European EC and American DOT/EPA; it is one of the motorcycle manufacturers in China that most products he Jinan Qingqi Motorcycle Co., Ltd. (hereinafter focused on the production of motorcycles, motorcycle have independent intellectual property rights and referred to as Jinan Qingqi), with total assets of more engines, parts, general machines and die casts, has complete export certifications. Jinan Qingqi attaches importance Tthan 1.4 billion RMB, was established on November product R& D and design and professional manufacturing to international market development and international 25 1993. It is a state-owned large-scale listed company capacity, and it also owns the production capacity of technological project cooperation, and its export to of the China South Industries Group Corporation and is aluminum die-casting and frames, the R & D and production European and American markets is in the front rank in a motorcycle production enterprise in the Bulletin of the capacities of engines and motorcycles. Chinese motorcycle industry. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the As the birthplace of China's first civilian motorcycle, With the supports of its parent company—the China People's Republic of China. The Company, which is mainly Jinan Qingqi began to produce "Qingqi" brand motorcycle South Industrial Group Corporation and Shandong Provincial Government and Jinan Municipal Government, Jinan Qingqi formally started the relocation project in 2009, which is a major opportunity for Jinan Qingqi to achieve great-leap- forward development. Through relocation, Jinan Qingqi will form a modernised motorcycle manufacturing enterprise with advanced technology, rational layout, beautiful working environment, high level of informationisation. By then, the annual output will reach 1 million units; the hardware and management level will be comprehensively enhanced; the development power will be strengthened and the market competitiveness will be promoted. Jinan Qingqi will take a firm step towards the goal of becoming the world first-class motorcycle manufacturer, and it is confident of providing users with more satisfactory products and service!

146 Chinese Enterprise www.chinamotorworld.com 147 Chinese Enterprise Chinese Enterprise industry whose motorcycle patent products are most In the future, the Yingang Group is looking to fulfill its practical, best known and best selling. mission of 'assisting the society for prosperity, creating & The Yingang Group has been adopting the concept of enjoying a brand new life, revitalising national brands'. 'letting consumers enjoy the pleasure and value repay'. It Yingang hopes to create more value repay for those staff supported a dozen enterprises which have over RMB 100 and consumers who trust and give support to Yingang, and million assets each and thousands of enterprises which them to enjoy the passion and pleasure brought by Yingang have over 10 million assets each, and helped millions of Motorcycles, and make our nation proud of Yingang Group consumers prosper, and created a great fortune and invisible for becoming a worldwide enterprise. value for the society. Yingang Group has won many titles and awards including 'the 8th China Patent New Technology New Product Exposition Gold Award', 'the Best Programme in the China 15-Year Achievements Patent Exhibition', 'Top 50 of the Chongqing Industrial Enterprises', 'Chongqing Municipal Level Enterprise Technology Centre', 'Chongqing New & High Tech Enterprise', 'Chongqing Famous Trademark', and 'Top 10 Exporters in Beibei District of Chongqing'. Yingang has successfully gained the verifications of 'China CCC Compulsory Verification', 'China Phase- III Environmental Protection Products Certification', 'ISO9001:2008 Quality System Verification', 'ISO14000:2004 Environmental Management System Certification', 'Euro E-MARK Verification', 'American EPA Verification', and 'Chongqing New & High Tech Product Certification' and so on. Yingang Motorcycle a Benchmark for Independent Brand Innovation in the Chinese Motorcycle Industry stablished in 1990 with total assets of RMB 1 billion and an area of over 500 acres, the Chongqing Yingang EScience & Technology (Group) Co., Ltd is an enterprise specialising in the R & D, manufacturing and sales of motorcycles and engines. Yingang successfully carried out the differentiation strategy over the past ten years, and became the benchmark for independent brand innovation in the Chinese motorcycle industry with the motorcycle top patent technologies including 'energy-saving device', 'front control dual brake' and 'ECS'. Yingang then became one of the professional motorcycle manufacturers in the Chinese motorcycle

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Spare parts & maintenance Öhlins Launches World's First Aftermarket Mechatronic Suspension to USA endersonville, North Carolina: Öhlins Racing AB has the world's first aftermarket electronic suspension system H(ESA), designed to replace the electronically adjustable suspension on the BMW R 1200 GS ESA. With its Öhlins TTX shocks and Öhlins ESA ECU, it's the most advanced mechatronic suspension system available, from its dynamic mechanics to its autonomic electronics.

Öhlins' mechatronic suspension system will be revealed to the USA market at the Long Beach, California IMS show this weekend, December 9-11. It will be on display at the Öhlins USA booth, number 1560, mounted and functioning on a 2011 BMW R 1200 GS ESA. Also on display will be new product for sportbikes, MX bikes, and American V-Twins from Milwaukee. and damping levels, along with various spring pre-load settings on the rear shock. But that's not all. In 'Comfort' mode, the Öhlins At the forefront in the development of electronically adjustable ECU monitors the bike's speed, and when it exceeds 80kph (49mph) suspension, this latest mechatronic suspension system was the suspension's damping is automatically altered to the firmer developed out of Öhlins extensive experience with creating one of 'Normal' setting. When the speed exceeds 120kph (74mph), the the World's first production electronic suspension systems, found damping is further increased to 'Sport' mode, for a more sporting on the Ducati Multistrada. Equally, it evolved from Öhlins' historic controllability. When the speeds decrease, the damping reverts win in World Superbike with a Yamaha YZF-R1 fitted with electronic back to its original settings through the intermediate 'Normal' suspension in 2007, piloted by Noriyuki Haga. Öhlins' performance mode. This feature makes Öhlins' ESA replacement system the reputation complements BMW's heritage of quality, giving riders World's first autonomic aftermarket suspension system. an appropriate upgrade for their touring needs. The Öhlins mechatronic suspension system also allows riders to The mechatronic system from Öhlins interacts directly with the customize the spring rate on their R 1200 GS ESA through fitment R 1200 GS ESA's primary ECU, plugging directly into the existing of new springs as well as have their shocks fully serviced and user interface. The kit includes front and rear TTX shocks, a wiring maintained by one of the many specialist Öhlins Centers across the harness, and a dedicated ESA ECU, utilizing the OEM display and USA. The Öhlins BMW R1200GS ESA replacement system is now rider controls for adjustment. As evidence of its smart-as-heck available, at the incredibly low MSRP of $3,279.00. intelligence, the Öhlins mechatronic system features a semi-active function, automatically adjusting the suspension damping in Öhlins USA distributes and services the world's leading relationship to the motorcycle's speed. With the latest technology performance suspension for automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, of twin-tube TTX shocks mated to a brilliant ECU, the mechatronic and snowmobiles. Öhlins develops its proprietary and innovative system from Öhlins provides a double upgrade: an athlete-grade suspension components at the highest levels of racing from open- suspension mated to head-of-the-class electronics. wheel car racing, to Moto GP, to off-road competition on two and four wheels. Öhlins USA also provides training for service centers Using the BMW controls on the handlebars, the Öhlins system and dealers. (www.motorcyclistonline.com) allows the rider to choose between BMW's multiple driving modes

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Spare parts & maintenance India Metro Tyres Develops Tubeless Tyres for Motorcycles with Continental ccording to the latest news from an Indian media, India's Metro Tyres will also eye to high- famous tyre manufacturer Metro Tyres will provide end motorcycle market, but no Atubeless tyres for motorcycles in technical collaboration further information has yet been with Continental AG of Germany. released. It is learned that Metro Tyres has been supplying all kinds of The fact that India's annual tyres for motorcycles and scooters, but the tubeless tyres for motorcycle sales maintain a 10% to motorcycles are its new products. 12% growth and motorcycle exports Metro Tyres will mostly be responsible for the R & D and design at 29% increase will be good of tubeless tyres whereas Continental will provide related technical factors for Metro Tyres to grow and support after the establishment of their cooperation. The newly prosper. designed tubeless tyres will be manufactured at Metro Tyres' Metro Tyres' current monthly output is 200,000 units, and plant in Ludhiana where it has invested Rs 30 crore for capacity annual output capacity is as high as 2.4 million units. However, expansion. Besides these, Metro Tyres has invested another Rs 50 its tyre production capacity will be further increased to 500,000 crore in other plants for the production of tubeless tyres. per month after the establishment of their cooperation. Metro Metro Tyres is looking at working with OEMs to increase tyre Tyres expressed that its turnover 2012 will reach as much as sales. In order to fulfill its sales target, Metro Tyres also asks its Rs.600 crore, and the figure will reach Rs.1,000 crore in four years. cooperation partners to find potential clients for itself. It is said that

162 Spare Parts & Maintenance Spare parts & maintenance The Comprehensively Designed SCM Controlled Ignition for Motorcycles ensures the best ignition. Please see chart 1 below for the work flow of ignition system. The amplifier on the signal processing unit is used for amplifying collected signals to meet the requirements of digital signal amplitude. Waveform transformation and waveform shaping circuit are designed to transform the amplified signals into the TTL format to be recognised by SCM. SCM's INT0 pin receives signals and INT0 pin controls the operation of its internal timer T0 and accurately calculates the width of the positive impulse which is fed to the INT0 pin, and then calculates the best ignition advance angle via the pulse width, and after that output the signal to the power amplification high pressure igniter n ignition system plays a vital role control technology still lags behind the to complete ignition. Meanwhile, SCM in the operation of a petrol engine. levels of developed nations. In fact, China calculates the engine revolution through AThe ignition force must be strong has just begun to apply this technology to pulse signal circle and displays the engine enough to ignite the gas mixture inside the car engines, let alone motorcycle engine. revolution on LCD. cylinder. Ignition timing or ignition advance angles are also major parameters affecting 1. The Formation of Inductive 2. The Working Principle of the engine's performance. Every ignition Ignition System with Digital the SCM Controlled Ignition advanced angle matches each given Control Advanced Angle working condition of the engine. Early or The inductive ignition system with digital The engine's magneto has two late ignition will directly affect the fuel control is mostly made up of hall element, motorcycle hall elements, one is mounted efficiency and power performance of the signal shaping circuit, SCM (single chip at the place of the maximal ignition motorcycle engine. So, the key of designing microcomputer), power amplification high advance angle, and the other is placed at is to acquire the engine's best ignition pressure igniter and LCD (liquid crystal the top dead point of the cylinder. So, SCM advance angle and control the engine's display). Hall element acquires the signals has two reference points when collecting best ignition timing. from the engine's working strokes and the signals. Currently, overseas large displacement signal processing unit (signal amplification, The piston travels slowly when the sports motorcycles have already adopted waveform transformation and waveform engine first starts, and there's not sufficient the SCM (single chip microcomputer) shaping) sorts out the signals. pressure inside the cylinder. The internal controlled technology, such as Honda, Digital ignition acquires the law of the pressure reaches its highest point when Kawasaki and Suzuki which had released engine's best ignition advance angle via the piston travels to the top dead point of motorcycles with such technology. a SCM controlled circuit. Digital ignition the cylinder, and now is the best ignition However, China's ignition advance digital

164 Spare Parts & Maintenance Spare parts & maintenance timing. The engine's ignition timing will 2.2 Difference between New Igniter & the higher revolution the engine gets. change with the working condition of the Ordinary Igniter Meanwhile, LCD displays the engine engine. The higher the revolutions of the The difference between he new revolution. SCM knows which speed engine, the bigger the ignition advance igniter and the ordinary igniter is that: section (low speeds, medium speeds and angle gets. The best ignition timing triggers the ordinary igniter focuses on when to high speeds) the engine is at, and adjusts the maximal energy liberation; otherwise ignite whereas SCM controlled ignition the ignition advance angle accordingly. All et engine will have bad power output and focuses on when not to ignite. That is to sensors of the engine monitor and collect acceleration. Too big ignition advance angle say ignition is stopped only in the minority loads, engine revolutions, vehicle speeds, is a waste of energy as a part of energy of time during engine operation. We and water temperature and so on, and is wasted during the negative working can see in chart 2 that the SCM ignition send them to the computer for analysis, stroke. Finding the most appropriate system increases the ignition strokes and and the SCM will calculate and decide the ignition advance angle is the key to achieve exhaust strokes so that the gas mixture responding ignition advance angle. maximal power output of the engine and can be sufficiently combusted, and The biggest advantage of the SCM consume the least fuel. insufficient combustion and spark carbon controlled ignition system is that it can deposition are successfully avoided. At evaluate the comprehensive working 2.1 The Selection of the SCM's Working least 6 ignitions are ensured within the condition of the engine. When the engine Frequency maximal ignition advance angle during temperature gets too high, engine oil is The engine revolution can reach as high high engine revolution, and high frequency too low and vehicle speed is too high, as 10000r/min when the motorcycle is at ignition is kept during the exhaust stroke acceleration will harm the engine, so SCM its highest speed, and the ignition advance so that unburned gas mixture can be fully will control the igniter to keep engine angle should be the biggest at this time. combusted and carbon deposition can be working at low speeds section to stop The cylinder stroke and cylinder bore vary stopped from forming on spark plug. engine from being damaged. At this point, from different displacement engines. The no matter how hard the rider accelerate, maximal advance angle of 250ml engine 2.3 SCM Controlled Ignition Advance the engine revolution will not rise (the is 15°, and it should be guaranteed that Angle prerequisite of engine revolution increase the spark ignites twice for each 5°, and Two hall elements gather the signals of is the change of ignition advance angle). the output power of the SCM should be the engine before shaping and amplifying Tests proved that when SCM evaluates the at least 2×（360/5）×10000＝1440000Hz/ them, and then the signals are sent to engine's working condition is bad, it will min. The ordinary SCM can fully meet this the SCM for analysis. The time difference control ignition, for example, the Suzuki requirement as its working frequency is of signals provided by these two hall 250ml motorcycle's highest speed is 40km/ 12MHz. elements can reflect the engine revolution h when the SCM controls ignition, and as the shorter the time difference is Honda 400ml motorcycle's highest speed is about 55km/h when its igniter is controlled by the SCM. In a word, using SCM to control the engine working condition is an unavoidable trend in the future. Intelligent chips will analyse engine working conditions and control engine's performance to keep it from being damaged. Moreover, with the application of SCM, many electrical products can also be easily installed on motorcycle, such as touchable combination lock, remote control, clock, digital cruising device and so on.

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The Maintenance of Motorcycle Chain Wheel & Chain n terms of structures, motorcycle chains can be classified into roller oil inside, keep dust and dirt out of the chain. There are original colour chain, sleeve chain, toothed rubber belt chain, and sealed chains with shot-peening chains, gold coloured chains (electroplated with I(O-ring sealed chain and X-ring chain). brass), and sliver coloured chains (electroplated with nickel). Of the In terms of the place where the chain is used, motorcycle chains can gold coloured and sliver coloured chains, some are partly coloured, and be classified into chains used inside the engine and outside the engine. others are totally coloured. The chain used outside of the engine is the transmission chain to drive There is lubricant inside the chain to keep it lubricated, and reduce its rear wheel (commonly known as driven chain); most of the driven chain wear-and-tear, and prolong its service life. The 'O'-ring also has chains are roller chains (some particular chains, like 219H or 95MA sealing performance to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the chain. are also used as driven chains). The chains used inside the engine are How to Adjust Motorcycle Chain Correctly mostly sleeve chains, such as the timing chain, balance chain, and oil 1. After adjusting the chain in accordance to the scale inscribed pump chain (used on large displacement motorcycles). High quality on the vehicle frame, use your eye to check if the front and rear motorcycle chains include motorcycle roller chain, all sets of motorcycle chain wheels are in line. If the front and rear chain wheels are not in sleeve chains, motorcycle toothed rubber belt chain and motorcycle line, adjusting the chain in accordance to the inscribed scale is not sealed chains. misleading. Vehicle frame and rear wheel fork are vulnerable and O-ring sealed chain is a high performance transmission chain may be deformed by force. So it's important to do so with your eye specially designed for racing motorcycles. It has O-ring seals to keep its and make sure they are all in line (it's best to take off the chain cover),

168 Spare Parts & Maintenance Spare parts & maintenance correct it if there's any problem to avoid future trouble. 2. Adjust the tightness of the chain timely, and normally maintain the tightness between 15mm and 20mm. Check the condition of the chain bearing often, and inject lubricant regularly. The working condition of chain bearings is harsh, and poor lubricant condition can damage them. The damaged chain bearings can cause the rear chain wheel go sideways, and increase wear and tear on the chain wheel and chain, and may even cause the chain to fall off the chain accelerating or decelerating the vehicle. This is one of the major wheels often. reasons for motorcycle chain and chain wheel damage. Perform 3. Remember to always check the clearance between the rear checks often and replace it when necessary. wheel fork buffering rubber coat and the rear wheel fork, and also 4. Replace the chain wheel and chain with quality substitutes the clearance between the rear wheel fork and rear wheel fork axis. (appointed maintenance stations provide quality parts), and this It requires a demanding horizontal clearance and free movement can prolong the service life of the vehicle. Never use shoddy chain space for the rear wheel fork and the vehicle frame to stay together wheels for the sake of saving money, as this never will save money, and contribute to the shock absorbing performance of the rear but cause trouble. shock absorbers. The rear wheel fork axis connects the rear wheel 5. Clean and lubricate the chain and chain wheels regularly, fork with the vehicle frame, and the buffering rubber coat is also increase maintenance and care for the chain and chain wheels installed between them. The quality of homemade buffering after travelling in rainy, snowy days and on muddy roads in order to rubber coat is not so good, and the rubber coat can be worn soon. prolong their service life. The products of a good chain maker have Once the rubber coat is worn, the rear wheel of the motorcycle significant meanings for our life. will go sideways under the driven force. The worn degree of the rubber coat determines performance of the rear wheel. There's a strong sense of vibration felt due to the worn rubber coat when

170 Spare Parts & Maintenance MIC launches Pakistan detailed tire guide MSPIDA: High for consumers taxes encourage smuggling

he newly-elected vice chairman of All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (MSPIDA), South Zone, Nasir Maqbool Thas urged the government to reduce import duty on motorcycle spare parts from existing 35 percent to 20 percent to curb its smuggling.

Speaking at a meeting of the association, he pointed out that at present the importers of motorcycle spare parts were paying 80 to 85 percent taxes including 35 percent import duty, 17 percent additional duty and 16 percent sales tax.

He said that high rate of taxes was an incentive for smugglers to boost their illicit trade and causing the government loss of revenue. he Motorcycle Industry Council is now offering the motorcycling community He claimed that import of spare parts through legal channel had declined whereas an in-depth tire guide. Developed in conjunction with leading motorcycle tire smuggling of the parts was on the rise. Tmanufacturers, this extensive, 20-page street tire guide is designed to assist motorcyclists with tire selection, inspection, maintenance and more. Nasir Maqbool said that the increase in smuggling was destroying the local Not only does the inaugural MIC Tire Guide help riders choose the correct tires for motorcycles spare parts industry. their particular motorcycle and riding style, it also provides information on proper inflation, the hazards of overloading a motorcycle, and recognizing when it's time to He opined that the reduction in import duty would not only result in increase replace tires. of government revenue but would also help curb the smuggling and encourage The MIC Tire Guide also helps riders better understand and utilize sidewall import of the parts through legal channels. information, and includes color photos, technical diagrams and charts outlining speed and load ratings. Also included are tire-mounting suggestions, a primer detailing the He assured the members of the association that he would make all out efforts to differences between how motorcycle tires and car tires work, and tips for dealing convince Finance Ministry's and Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) authorities that with a tire failure. Finally, a Tire Replacement Log and a Load Limit Calculator are lowering taxes and duties was the only solution to curb smuggling of motorcycle added for convenience. spare parts. (Source: www.brecorder.com) “At the MIC, we believe that motorcyclists should have a thorough understanding of how their tires work, including how they differ from car tires, and how the available traction can change from moment to moment," said Tim Buche, MIC President and CEO Tim Buche. "This sort of awareness can prompt riders to be more diligent in inspecting and maintaining their tires, and also in replacing their tires at the right time. Overall, the MIC’s goal with this manual is to provide a guide that helps motorcyclists avoid premature tire wear, damage and ultimately, crashes.” Individuals can download and print single copies of the MIC Tire Guide for free by visiting http://Mic.org/tireguide.cfm. Packs of 25 can be ordered for an introductory price of $19, plus tax and shipping. For larger quantities, contact the MIC for special pricing. Additionally, the MIC is working with tire distributors and retailers on establishing further, more widespread, distribution channels for the MIC Tire Guide. (Source: www.dealernews.com)

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