tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76782394243190031312024-08-31T14:41:38.635+02:00European Motorcycle News, Reviews, History and Information! Highly focused on the French motorcycle industry and market.Richard Clairefondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10354357065346959504noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7678239424319003131.post-50761833985709972972010-02-25T09:13:00.004+01:002010-02-25T09:13:02.382+01:00

Whether you're looking for more looks, more comfort and more efficient, choosing replacement clip-ons is not the easiest thing to do as there are a number of details that come into account. At ABM, they have chosen the side of versatility with their new Multiclip. The Multiclip is equipped with adjustable rotation of the tube, at the elbows and clamps, plus the possibility of two lengths of

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Chaft, a French manufacturer and distributer of motorcycle accessories, has just added a new product to their offerings, simple, not terribly innovative, but effective for passenger safety. To avoid having your " sandbag " of a passenger do a back flip at the slightest acceleration Veector has created a safety belt. Composed of two parts, the Veector Pan Belt wraps around the waist of the

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The new technologies of protection for man is the theme of the exhibition A toute épreuve, to be held from March 2 to August 8 at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie in Paris. Dainese protection, the favored Italian tailor of Valentino Rossi is at the heart of this exhibition at La Villette which includes everything from a shell of an armadillo to Renaissance armor, the latest hi-tech

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Remember the great little retro motorcycle I showed you some months ago (click here). France based GIMA makes a beautiful 125 cc motorcycle, modeled after a motorbike of the same name from many years ago. They have had a reasonable success in marketing the vintage-looking motorcycle in France and have already received over 150 orders. However receiving orders is one thing, but offering complete

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In beginning of January this year, the marque Peugeot Motorcycles (yes indeed, they were once one of the greater producers of motorcycle in France)has given way to Peugeot Scooters, thus confirming the interest of the French firm to invest a little more in the segment of urban mobility. This also explains the establishment of two new position: Director of Sales Europe and the Director of Spare

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That's right, the newest tech to arrive in France is a traffic camera that will flash you when you try and beat the yellow. And the penalty for giving the go, as we've all been doing since the arrival of traffic lights, well not nearly as bad a getting caught for running a light in the 'traditional' sense:  4 points knocked off your license and a fine of 135 €. In any case, it's not just

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Braking specialist for the automobile, motorcycle, quad and even aviation fields, French manufacturer Beringer has set about improving the braking systems on two-wheeled classics. One of main weakness in the dynamic behavior of the classic motorcycles, the braking of a vintage ride can substantially improved by installing a Aerotec radial master-cylinder radial  by this French firm. Mounted

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Things just got a whole lot brighter motorcyclist traveling though Doubs (25) in eastern France. The Tourist Board (CDT) of Doubs has set an example for other regions to learn from by launching a new label "Logis moto" in partnership with the hotel chain Logis and FFMC 25 of Doubs. The department strengthens its welcome of two wheeled clinets after the establishment in 2003 of another service "

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There's a specialty shop called Antibes Engineering on the Cote d'Azur (France's Mediterranean coast), that's been turning out some incredible transformations the last few years. The bike seen above is a Ducati 749 Caligna that was featured in Desmo magazine here a few years ago to rave reviews. Their newest project is a the 1098 Oté'a. After some 1200 hours of work within the last two years,

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Dainese has dedicated a new 289m2 showroom to in Corbeil-Essonnes region outside of Paris mixing their D-Store concept with a factory outlet. Located just off the highway exit that leads to the Orly airport at 8 rue Jacques Anquetil, the location is ideal for locals and travelers alike. This concept is designed to make the universe of Dainese accessible to all fans of the brand is totally

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The annual JPMS motorcycle industry show just took place her in France and each year the organizers offer awards to new products in a number of categories. One of the winners is a line undergarments by a new company called Skeed. There site is currently the only way to obtain these products, a policy choosen by Skeed to limit the cost of its 100% French (manufacture of fibers, weaving and

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The Ile-de-France will invest 1 million Euro for the renovation and improvement of the Circuit Carole towards increasing it's safety. Jean-Paul Huchon, president of the region IDF has undertaken this project along with the French Federation of Angry Motorcyclists (FFMC). This decision came to pass even as the issue of closure or relocation of the circuit has been ongoing for several years, and as

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LS2 is a brand new helmet brand with headquarters located in Spain. The marque, looking to expand into the already clogged European market is trying to distinguish itself from the usual offerings. LS2 offers helmets with dynamic lines and a very aggressive profile. To keep their price low, the helmet employs, no fiberglass but instead makes use of a shell constructed of injected PC/ABS. But it

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While the future seems sealed French manufacturer Voxan, another French brand of motorcycles may be about to be reborn from its ashes. After disappearing from the limelight 10 years ago, the 900 Midual could (re)emerge with the support of the region, Pays de la Loire ... An amazing piece of news was recently let loose on the site of the region, Pays de la Loire. Last December, Jacques Auxiette (

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If you own a Harley-Davidson XR 1200 and you're a fan of the legendary 1000 XLCR (the cafe racer produced in small series by the MoCo in the late 70s), Jewel Racer out of Toulouse, France offers to combine your two passions with this very well done replacement body kit. It includes a fairing, full gas tank cover, a tail-piece with snap mounted saddle (just like on the original and brushed

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Looking for something a bit different in an open face helmet than the usual offerings? French manufacturer Roof is launching the new Rats lid, with design inspiration taken directly from american football equipment.  Homologated for European standards (CE E22-O5 J), the Roof Rats impress more through its unique look than by its technical prowess. It's a basic fiberglass shell helmet than

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The 29th of January marked a sad day in the history of French motorcycles and leaves us with possibly the last notable death of 2009. Voxan motorcycles, the last hope and stronghold of the French motorcycle industry recieved the final nail in its coffin when the Clermont-Ferrand Court of Commerce rulled for the liquidation of the company. Having not received the financial guarantees it was

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Here's a great idea for any countries road security gurus...instead of shooting from the hip and just making up policy to try and lower accident rates and the resulting injuries and deaths, how about taking a look around the world at other systems to see what works and what doesn't and take that into account when implementing you own securtiy. That exactly what Belgium has decided to do recently

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...announces eGrandPrix European Championship at Albacete MC24 has broken news that the 2010 eGrandPrix race season will now culminate with a championship race organized by the European Motorcycle Union at Spain's Albacete circuit. The date has yet to be announced, but the addition of this championship gives the fledgling electric motorcycle racing organization not only four-race national

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I recently got a chance to view Continental Circus, an incredible documentary showing the sport before the intrusion of big business and big money. The racing careers and exploits of two contrasting characters are explored in this French documentary about grand prix motorcycle racing. No actors in the flic, only real people.  No tricks, the races are true races; footage includes Isle of Man

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The edition 2010 of PTS is changing its tune. Formerly the Paris Tuning Show, one of the larger and certainly most accessible event in France, has rechristened itself the Salon of Personalization, Technology and Sport. Taking place at Paris Le Bourget Parc des Expos the 19, 20 and 21 of March, the event is being host by a new group, Option Organization. Changes will in include a more innovative

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It's not a country you tend to think has a lot going on when it comes to motorcycling but Rolf Ivar Jordbruen felt there was enough meat to make the subject worth treating. Unfortunately, as of yet there is no english version. The idea of this book, On Two Wheels - Cubic Nostalgia was to show some of the history and versatility the motorcycle has had and stills has in the country. The author,

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It seems there will only be one option left for troubled French motorcycle manufacturer Voxan. I just learned that SODEMO, the original developers of the Voxan powerplant have pulled out the proposal for a takeover. That leaves only the Luxembourg based real estate holding company FIL left to pick up the cards. Their completed file was presented court in Clermont-Ferrand on Friday.  After

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