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Getting a jump on its 80th anniversary Vespa celebrated on the world’s biggest stage, the 111th edition of EICMA.
While not exactly Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, a Roman Holiday is set for Vespa’s 80th anniversary.
National Powersport Auctions (NPA) kicked off its European expansion at EICMA.
Moto Morini returned to its roots at EICMA, unveiling its updated take on one of its more iconic models of the past: The Kanguro.
KLIM continues in its quest to redefine rider protection with the global debut of its “Rogue” integrated armor system at EICMA.
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Piaggio Group Americas added industry veteran Shahin Alvandi to the team just in time for EICMA. Alvandi stepped in as the new West Coast Regional Sales Manager.
Let the good times roll! Industry veteran Paul Riffle’s journey has taken him from eCommerce pioneer to the OEM ranks.
Land use advocate and long-time go-to guy at the dealership level Ted Cabral brings decades of powersports experience to the ZiiDMS team.
Dream job! “I’ve officially started my new role as Membership Coordinator at the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC),” says Daniel Dégallier.
As part of the go-forward plan, Carolwood has tabbed Mike Kennedy to serve as CEO of the new independent Indian Motorcycle organization once the deal closes.
Fresh from its recent successes in the Motocross World Championship with Romain Febvre, Just1 Racing, will showcase its full range of helmets from its 2026 catalog at Eicma. This includes the J22 racing helmet. Available in two versions, the J22 Carbon Fiber, combines low weight with class-leading structural rigidity, while the "Multicomposite Fiber" version offers a balance between protection and comfort. Highlights include four separate EPS sizes for a better fit. Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/heads-up-just1-races-into-eicma/
MOTO MORINI HOPS INTO SMALL BORE ADV SEGMENT AT EICMA Moto Morini returned to its roots at Eicma, unveiling its updated take on one of its more iconic models of the past: The Kanguro. “Moto Morini have revived a budget 300cc single, which will compete in the busy lightweight ADV sector next year,” notes former Dealernews Foreign Correspondent and current Moto Gold UK publisher Alastair Walker. “There's a lot to be said for small bikes like this as all-rounders, commuters and Sunday ride out machines too. For many older bikers these make a handy downsizing choice.” Subscribe To #Dealernews To See The Full Story: https://dealernews.com/Home/post/moto-morini-hops-into-small-bore-adv-segment-at-eicma/
Dealer news: its now official! Lucky Peach Harley-Davidson Grand Opening is in the books.
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Noting every story has a first chapter, it was time to electrify the youth market, so Triumph started by buying OSET and investing into the youth model trials bikes.
