Indian Motorcycle UK has bolstered its presence in the north of England, with the opening of a new dedicated dealer, Indian Motorcycle Sheffield; bringing America’s first motorcycle brand to Yorkshire, with full sales and after sales facilities.

With the official launch event taking place at the weekend (July 16), Indian Motorcycle Sheffield welcomed over 300 guests and customers to the launch event, where visitors were able to see the new facility as well as the Indian Motorcycle range alongside the brand’s vast clothing and accessory line-up.

Indian Motorcycle UK’s, Andy Simpson, commented,  “This is an exciting time for Indian Motorcycle in the UK. Our range of models is expanding, we have a growing customer base and we’re able to bring experienced and respected partners into our dealer network to support key areas such as South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.

“Operated by the hugely experienced SMC Bikes team, Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is not only great news for those keen to join the Indian Motorcycle family, but an important boost for existing owners, as we strive to make their ownership experience both simpler and better. With Frank Hayes and the SMC team representing Indian Motorcycle, we are extremely confident that we have the very best representation in this important area.”

Having been in the industry for over 20 years, SMC bikes bring exceptional experience to the Indian Motorcycle dealer network. Managing Director, Frank Hayes commented, “Motorcycles have been my passion from a very early age, and since setting up in business I have had the privilege to work in an industry I love. Indian Motorcycle Sheffield is a very exciting new chapter for us and one that’s been a dream of mine for a long time now. We look forward to welcoming new and existing fans of the brand, while making friends for many years to come.”

Indian Motorcycle Sheffield can be found at  SMC Bikes, Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield, S41 9EH

www.indianmotorcycle-sheffield.co.uk

Forlifts are no doubt, an important part of the construction industry and buying the right type is extremely important as it directly affects the efficiency and productivity of your company. There are many different things that you must consider when buying a forklift and it is important that you do wide research on all types of forklifts to get familiar with them. Beginning from what is the perfect height that you should be using, you have to make sure that this equipment is just perfectly suitable for your company to carry out all the major operations.
Let it be clear that if you are buying a new forklift, it would obviously come along with an expensive price tag and therefore it's your significant investment, so be sure that you consider all the factors before buying it. Another important thing to discuss here is that it is common to see people buying new forklifts without any research, as a result of which they sell them very quickly later. Even if you have not used it, the equipment will be labelled as used and therefore, the price will be significantly reduced!
So why not buy the right one in the first place?

Consider the following factors before buying a forklift.

The Environment     

Your business will directly affect the type of forklift that you will be using this is mainly because of the fact that you have to pick the tires and also the fuel type accordingly. You must take your working environment into consideration as well and especially focus on the surface that is present inside the working environment so that you pick the tires accordingly. Let it be clear that there are different categories of forklifts for smooth and rough surfaces. You must also consider whether you are aiming to work with the forklift indoors and outdoor and how many hours a day are you intending to use it. You must ask all of these questions to yourself as their answers will eventually gather to make you choose the right forklift. If you are someone who wants to know more about how forklifts work, you can a forklift manual from the Caterpillar service manuals.

The Height

You have to check the height requirements of your work zone. If you are making up your mind to buy one, you must check what is the typical lift height in your area? It is also important to measure the highest possible point to which you are expecting your forklift to reach. Another important aspect is to check the height restriction, are there any low hanging lights that might be a problem for you? Most people also want their forklifts to reach underneath a height structure which is fixed and for that, one should consider the collapsed height of mast.

Consider Load Size

Your lift requirements are most important to consider and in the end, everything will come down to them. You can’t buy a forklift if you don’t know what is the minimum to the maximum amount of weight that you want it to be working with on daily basis. It is totally useless to get a forklift that doesn’t even come in the category of your requirements. There are a few things that you should be looking at to check if the forklift you are considering is the right one.

● A rough estimate of the highest possible weight that you work with.

● The overall width of your various loads

● The average load weight

What people do not know is, that there are many different attachments available online that you can purchase for your forklifts. What these attachments do is, aid you in lifting more weight. Attachments such as paper roll clamps and carton clams are easily available online at the most affordable rates.

Type of Fuel

Mainly there are the basic three types of fuel options for all the forklifts from around the world. These options are electric, gas and diesel. Talking about electric forklifts, they are pretty costly but the best part about them is that they consume a much lesser amount of fuel as compared to the other two options. Another best thing about them is that they are environment friendly as they do not at all produce any types of emissions that could potentially harm the environment, and that is the reason why people love to work with them indoors. Talking about gas and diesel forklifts, although they consume a much larger amount of fuel as compared with electrical ones and they do produce emissions as well, these forklifts have a much greater capacity for lifting high loads, and the best part of using them is that they can move much faster which means you can your work much quicker. Diesel and gas forklifts are mostly used outdoors.

Choosing the Right Company

Once you have decided to get a forklift, it is extremely important for you to choose the right company, mainly because of the fact that your forklift is basically your investment and you can’t be just buying it from a random unknown company. You must do thorough research online, take recommendations from friends and family, and read online reviews on different websites to decide which company is better and sells the best construction equipment.

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Suzuki has announced two new scooters that will strengthen its small capacity range, with Address 125 and Avenis 125 on sale from October 2022.

Curves, a rounded – full LED – headlight, and plush seat add a retro flair to the new Address’ styling, finished with chrome-plated accents. The Address oozes style. The retro look extends to a large analogue speedometer, while modern convenience comes courtesy of a digital display, showcasing additional information, including the Suzuki Eco Drive Illumination which helps encourage and achieve economical riding, with the Address 125 capable of achieving 148.6mpg.

Not only is the new, 124cc single-cylinder engine efficient and economical, thanks to Suzuki’s Eco Performance (SEP) technology which optimises and balances fuel economy and performance, it delivers strong torque in the low-mid rpm ranges for quick acceleration. Peak torque is 10Nm at 5,500 rpm, with peak power 8.7PS at 6,750rpm.

Spacious under-seat storage with dual utility hooks plus an upfront storage pocket – housing a handy USB socket – bring the practicality, while comfort comes from a flat, well-padded seat and broad footboards.

In addition to the Address 125 a new Avenis 125 will further expand Suzuki’s scooter range and provide a sportier offering to its Address 125 stablemate.

Wrapped around the same punchy-yet-efficient single cylinder engine is sharp, angular bodywork. Slightly longer, wider, and taller than the Address, the Avenis stands out in a crowd with striking road presence, with its aggressive form, LED headlights and taillights and two-tone graphics.

A full LCD display keeps the rider informed, and, like the Address, features the Suzuki Eco Drive Indicator, to help riders extract maximum efficiency and achieve an impressive 148.6mpg. In addition to under-seat storage and a storage pocket, there are also handy storage compartments upfront.

Both the Address 125 and Avenis 125 will be on sale in October.

Milton Keynes, UK/12 July 2022: Triumph has announced the completion of its TE-1 electric motorcycle development project, powered by Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter (SIMI) technology from Helix.

During rolling road and track trials, the TE-1’s electric powertrain delivered 130kW (177PS/175bhp) peak power, for a 0-60mph time of 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 6.2 seconds. It also achieved a 100-mile range, based on live testing and official projections.

The high power density that characterises Helix electric powertrains contributed to making the TE-1 prototype as much as 25% lighter than comparable electric motorcycles and achieving its outstanding power-to-weight ratio.

Integral Powertrain Limited’s e-Drive division developed the Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter (SIMI) in close cooperation with Triumph from 2018. On 4 July 2022, the company relaunched its electric powertrain engineering and manufacturing capability under the Helix brand. Helix offers unique Scalable Core Technology across three Product Levels, while advanced product development, epitomised by the Scalable Integrated Motor and Inverter, is delivered by its X-Division.

Andrew Cross, Helix Chief Technology Manager, said: “We’re delighted to see the final TE-1 motorcycle testing phase completed and further validation of the performance and efficiency of our Scalable Integrated Modular Inverter.

“In its TE-1 application, the motor achieved peak and continuous power densities of 13kW/kg and 9kW/kg respectively; 60% higher than Advanced Propulsion Centre technology roadmap targets for 2025. All this was achieved using materials and processes compatible with volume automotive production and using a motor scalability concept that provided a springboard to our Scalable Core Technology, providing similar performance levels at much greater manufacturing scale than previously possible.

“We’re really proud to have been a key part of this exciting project, which is a landmark for electric motorcycles and British industry.”

About Helix
Helix engineers and manufacturers the world’s most power-dense motors and complementary inverters for demanding automotive, racing, aerospace, marine and industrial applications. Its unique Scalable Core Technology and Flexible Manufacturing Facility (FMF), ensure straightforward access to the most powerful, compact, efficient electric powertrains on the market. Helix Scalable Core Technology is delivered through three strategic Product Levels, while the cycle of electric innovation begun by its founders almost 20 years ago continues with X-Division, an advanced technology development group.

Formerly Integral e-Drive, the launch of a new corporate brand in 2022, Helix, including a new website and logo, aligns with the strategic transformation from consultant to full-service supplier of premium electric powertrains and marks another major milestone in the evolution of the organisation.  Helix is investing and gearing up as a technology-driven global company, targeting new markets and sectors.

For more information visit ehelix.com 

• Ducati continues the annual update of the supersport bike par excellence of its range, exactly the same as with the Ducati Corse prototypes: the bike is already available in dealerships
• The new Engine Brake Control EVO 2 software, a brand-new strategy for Ducati Quick Shift and refinements for Ducati Traction Control and Ride by Wire make the Panigale V4 even easier and more intuitive for riders of all levels
• A new cooling fan control strategy offers improved operating temperature management and better thermal comfort
• The Panigale family will be protagonist at World Ducati Week 2022 with 21 Ducati riders competing in the "Lenovo Race of Champions" aboard the Panigale V4 and Panigale V2

Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 11 July 2022 – Ducati Panigale V4 continues its evolution for Model Year 2023 with the introduction of a series of electronic improvements that make the bike even easier and more intuitive for riders of all levels.

The Panigale family is the maximum expression of the continuous exchange of information and technologies from the world of racing to production motorcycles and with the 2023 version of the Panigale V4 continues on its annual improvement path, exactly the same as with the Ducati Corse prototypes.

The Panigale V4 project fully represents the uniqueness of a brand that works to ensure that everything designed for racing can then be transferred to motorcycles intended for enthusiasts.

With the 2022 model, the Panigale V4 has made the most significant evolution since the year of its launch with improvements that affects every aspect of the bike: aerodynamics, ergonomics, engine, chassis and electronics (link to the complete press kit here).

On the 2023 versions of the Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S and Panigale V4 SP2, the step forward takes the form of the adoption of an updated electronic package, capable of further increasing the riding feeling and performances on the racetrack.

To improve stability, precision and directionality during braking and cornering, and to allow the rider to define with greater precision the best electronic set-up on each circuit, the Panigale V4 2023 receives the new Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2 software, which features a different gear-by-gear calibration on each of the three selectable levels. The new strategy has been developed to optimize engine brake intensity according to the load on the rear wheel. In the first stage of braking, when there is little load on the rear tyre, the EBC EVO 2 provides less engine brake, which increases as you approach the centre of the curve: the moment in which the intervention of the engine brake contributes the most to slowing down the bike and tightening the line. Thanks to this strategy, which ensures a more balanced intervention of engine brake control in any riding phase, the system reduces rear wheel lockup in the most demanding braking situations, thus improving stability and precision in the cornering phase.

The Panigale V4 2023 also receives a new strategy for the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS), improving gearshift fluidity at every degree of throttle opening, both partial and full, handling the two different situations differently.

When shifting at partial gas, where the system previously cut the injection, now the effect is pursued by retarding the ignition timing, thus smoothing out the shifting in road use thanks to the absence of any engine cut-off. When shifting with a completely open throttle, a situation typical of the racetrack, the strategy continues to employ an injection cut, but the torque restitution phase has been refined, guaranteeing more stability to the bike and a more homogeneous and therefore more efficient thrust, benefitting lap time.

In addition to these changes there is a new strategy for the cooling fan, capable of offering better management of operating temperatures and greater thermal comfort for the rider already at speeds typical of road use. This latest update also reduces the typical heat build-up at the end of track sessions.

The updates for 2023 are complemented by a refinement of the Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ride by Wire strategies. The former has evolved to make the action of traction control even more accurate as a function of lean angle, while the latter improves the connection between the torque requested by the rider and the torque actually delivered. These improvements follow the Ducati philosophy of constant product development, ensuring regular evolution to always offer the best level of performance, usability and comfort.

These updates, available on all Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP2 2023 models, will also be available to all owners of Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S and Panigale V4 SP2 2022 by means of a simple intervention that can be performed at a Ducati Service starting from the end of July 2022.

The Panigale V4 is a bike that performs just as well in the hands of professionals as it is rewarding for amateurs and is frequently used by Ducati Corse riders during their training sessions. It is no coincidence that this bike will be the protagonist together with the Panigale V2 of the "Lenovo Race of Champions", which will be held on Saturday 23 July as part of the World Ducati Week 2022 and will see 21 Ducati riders from the MotoGP and Superbike championships compete at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

To check out the entire World Ducati Week program and purchase tickets, you can visit the  dedicated page of the website.

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