Kiwi Rider May 2024 Vol.1 | Page 24

ROAD NEWS
and to have that work recognised by the Harley- Davidson community ,” said John Cage , on winning the Number One competition . “ The depth of the competition , finalists and winners across each category really highlights how diverse the Harley-Davidson community is and the different tastes , styles and cultures that influence how we all customise our bikes .” The winners of each category in the Harley- Davidson ‘ Number One ’ competition were : CLUB STYLE : John Cage - FXR HEAVYWEIGHT CRUISER : Matt Mueller - Breakout
BAGGER : Glen Couper - Road King
The final decision in naming ‘ Number One ’ was entrusted to a panel of judges who had decades of experience in motorcycling and motorcycle customisation . “ To see entrants from every corner of Australia and New Zealand emerge for the ‘ Number One ’ competition is absolutely astounding ,” said Nigel Keough , Managing Director for Harley-Davidson ANZ .
“ As riders and bike lovers , we live for opportunities to show off our bikes and to rev the engines in some friendly competition .”

CFMOTO NABS RED DOT AWARD

The flagship model of the CFMOTO NK has been recognised for its design with the “ Red Dot Award : Product Design 2024 ”. It ’ s the first time a Chinese brand has won with a larger displacement ICE motorcycle . The “ Red Dot Award ” is one of the most famous design awards that , since 1955 , evaluates thousands of products from all around the world . To receive the award in the year of its 35th Anniversary makes the Hangzhou-based Company even more proud of this result . The 800NK is a global product that , through its iconic shapes , has conquered the hearts of many enthusiasts around the world , as well as the attention of the Red Dot jury . The flagship model of the NK family has marked a milestone for CFMOTO : the introduction of a design philosophy that is now setting the pace for all the new motorcycles joining the line-up . With its 799cc parallel twin-cylinder engine , the 800NK is a naked bike with a distinctive “ Cut The Edge ” design , high-tech features and top-class performance . This award is an international recognition for the CFMOTO Design Team and the R & D Department : a proof of dedication by our designers and technicians focused on innovation and on delivering the best products to customers . The vision of CFMOTO design has been defined through the 2-wheels Design Director : Carles Solsona , based in the CFMOTO European R & D Center , in Italy . “ To win the prestigious Red Dot Award is a great result for the whole team ” has said Carles Solsona . “ The 800NK is one of the CFMOTO products that better embodies the core values of our Brand : design , technology , performance . This achievement is a great way to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of our Company , as well recognises our commitment and development of our own design philosophy destined to a global market .”
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