The new MotoGP support series launches with a modest grid. Four teams and nine riders from four continents will compete at the debut of the FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup.
Bimota unveils the KB 399, a supersport 400cc based on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR. Alongside the standard model, the KB 399 ES Edizione Speciale features carbon bodywork and an Öhlins shock.
Bridgestone commissions a state-of-the-art driving simulator. The DiM500 is set to accelerate tyre development, reduce physical prototypes and deepen collaboration with vehicle manufacturers.
The Italian motorcycle manufacturer parts ways with KTM’s logistics network and hands its entire spare parts business to DHL Supply Chain. Dealers and customers are set to benefit from faster deliveries and better availability.
The Chinese manufacturer expands its cruiser range with a larger-displacement parallel twin. Initial technical data from type approval documents show significant advances in power and chassis.
BMW becomes the first automaker to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany. A pilot project with the AEON robot from Hexagon Robotics launches at the Leipzig plant. The foundation was laid by a successful trial run at the Spartanburg plant in the US.
