India - Motorized two-wheeler is also recognized as a solution - We just picked this up via LinkedIn from Eric de Seynes the Chairman of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. and President of IMMA (International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association), from his visit and speaking in India at events regarding the decarbonization policy determined by the motorcycle industry. He states, "India is intelligently positioning itself on an approach open to multiple technical solutions mainly oriented towards electric mobility in the city for individual vehicles and public transport, and the … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Aftermarket Survey – 2022
Motorcyclists (including scooter and moped riders) like to have a bike that is in good condition and that won’t break down, so part of owning a motorcycle is to regularly maintain it and when necessary, repair it or get it repaired. We all know that sometimes replacement parts can be expensive and not always easy to find. So, it makes sense to ask riders about their experiences and the cost of getting their bikes repaired as well as finding replacement parts. This survey aims to identify the cost of motorcycle repairs, in particular those motorcycle parts sold by … [Read more...]
NMC and MCIA to work together
United Kingdom - Decarbonisation: MCIA and NMC to Work Together on Industry and Government Action Plan The Motor Cycle Industry Association and the National Motorcyclists Council have announced today that they have agreed to, "Work together as the joint action plan for government and industry on zero emission motorcycles and other L-Category machines develops." "The NMC and its individual members will work with the MCIA as part of the ‘UK Motorcycling’ forum which has been set up by the MCIA as part of the industry’s commitment to create a formal L-Category community … [Read more...]
ACEM – Freedom On Two Wheels
Europe - The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) who represent the manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe launched recently a position paper regarding - Motorcycle leisure, tourism, sports and related activities. ACEM say that, "Motorcycles are not only used to commute to and around urban areas prone to heavy traffic, but also for leisure and tourism purposes. In this context, motorcycles are typically used for short trips on the weekend, to visit scenic places, or long- distance … [Read more...]
Journey To A Brighter Destination
United Kingdom - Industry and rider groups unite to protect motorcycling. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) says that, "With support from leading riders’ rights group, Motorcycle Action Group, has today published its long awaited ‘Journey to a Brighter Destination’ document in support of leisure motorcycling. The Auto-Cycle Union and Mental Health Bikers have also supported the publication." MCIA goes further to say - "Premised on motorcycles offering significant environmental, economic, and societal benefits to the UK’s transport population, ‘The Journey’ … [Read more...]
Impacts Industry COVID-19
Europe - Global - Impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the motorcycle sector - The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) who represent manufacturers of mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quadricycles (L-category vehicles) in Europe have issued a statement regarding the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. As riders looking ahead, when we can return to some form of semblance of normality, a strong motorcycle manufacturing and retailer base will be required to take up all the facets that motorcycling is for millions of riders. ACEM - The COVID-19 … [Read more...]
MCIA – ULEZ – Seeking Exemption
As we recently previously reported today - Monday 8th April 2019 - sees the introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. Our previous report - London – Critical Measure For ULEZ Exemption - looked at what riders needed to do to meet requirements that would exempt them having to pay the £12.50 24 hours per day - every day, £62.50 per working week (five days if you are lucky enough), £3250 per working year, emission charge to travel in central London. The Motorcycle Industry Association - MCIA - have today issued a press release relating … [Read more...]
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