Kiwi Rider April Vol.2 2023 | Page 98

ROAD NEWS
the Sport Chief apart from the rest of the Indian Chief lineup . With mid-mount foot controls and a solo gunfighter seat , riders are in a commanding , yet comfortable , riding position . The new Indian features sport cast wheels wrapped in Pirelli Night Dragon tyres , a 15.1L fuel tank , bobbed rear fender , dual exhausts , LED lighting , keyless ignition , and three selectable ride modes ( including Sport , Standard and Tour ). Ride-enhancing technology comes standard with Indian Motorcycle ’ s Ride Command fourinch touchscreen . Accessible via handlebar controls or the digital touchscreen display , riders can cycle through multiple interfaces , including two different gauge configurations , motorcycle and ride information , and turn-byturn navigation . As per the norm , for riders looking to personalise their motorcycle , Indian Motorcycle offers a wide array of accessories that enhance the motorcycle ’ s performance , comfort , or simply add a little personal style .

KTM AND MOTOREX RECOMMIT

KTM ’ s partnership with Swiss petrochemical firm Motorex goes back two decades , and now a renewed deal between Europe ’ s largest motorcycle manufacturer and the Swiss specialists will continue to see Motorex as the ‘ first fill ’ choice for the KTM Group ’ s brands as well as the principal option in KTM ’ s various world championship race disciplines . KTM and Motorex marked a strong momentum of progress , growth and outstanding success since the first formalisation between the companies for competition in 2003 . Motorex , established in Langenthal , Switzerland over 105 years ago , was able to bring its production standards and advanced oil solutions to the KTM serial production line as well a race paddocks around the world . “ KTM and Motorex is a shining example of two partners with mutual goals for the best possible standards ”, explains KTM AG Executive Board Member , Hubert Trunkenpolz . “ We have a long and exciting story together , both in racing and with how we have been able to expand our production and reach . Motorex will continue to be our premium lubricant for every motorcycle that rolls out of our factory and will be present in a great many of our immensely successful race teams . We ’ ve come two decades together and we hope for more .” “ Trust and reliability are essential qualities in any partnership . And numerous joint projects in the areas of first fill , series production , the global aftermarket and racing over the past 20 years have only served to strengthen them ,” say , Edi Fischer , CEO , and Ronald Kabella , Director of Powersports at MOTOREX AG .

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