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MOTORCYCLE NEWS
Bosch to Focus More on Motorcycle Technologies German giant Bosch announces that a special division dedicated solely to motorcycles will be created inside the company, and it will focus on developing more and better safety technologies to be implemented in future machines. Motorcycle safety is becoming one of the leading concerns for both bike makers and the rest of those involved in the industry. Whereas in the past, horsepower or fuel efficiency trumped, the modern era is preoccupied with rider safety more than ever. Bosch is arguably the biggest name in anti-locking brakes these days, but their leading position is only commanding them to charge ahead. A recent announcement from Bosch informs us that a new division will be created inside the company, and it will be based in Japan. The new department will deal with developments in the two-wheeled industry, and will try to come up with new and refined versions of the existing technologies, to expand ABS brakes to as many motorcycles and scooters as possible. Add-on electric hub motors and new, smarter ABS systems are on the list The new division is said to also be working on some sort of add-on electric hub motor that can be installed in traditional scooters and transform them in electric vehicles. While we have no info or offically word, we are taking things with a grain of salt... but don’t dismiss them completely. Also, ranking high on the list of the main tasks for the new Bosch division is a new generation of motorcycle ABS, ABS 10. We might see the new technology revised and adapted for use in small motorcycles, working on both one and two channels, thus being available in one-wheel and twowheeled applications. There is a debate about whether cheap ABS versions that are installed on budget bikes or scooters represent a feature or a risk factor, but until more studies are carried out in this direction, we tend to believe that anti-locking brakes are a good thing.
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Paul Jr., Still Going Strong brent ‘storm’ wakeford CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The North American International Motorcycle Show is the official kick-off to the new year when it comes to everything riding related. This year, amongst the many scheduled events taking place within the venue was the re-introduction of sorts of Paul Teutul Jr who brought along two of
his bikes. Many first met Paul when Discovery Channel introduced his family to us through Orange County Chopper’s television series American Chopper. A motorcycle master-Paul Teutul Jr. has been molding metal into shape since the age of 12, when he began his apprenticeship at his father’s steel business. He’s widely recognized as the chief designer and fabricator
of some of the world’s most famous motorcycles. Although he started his career as cofounder of Orange County Choppers, after branching off, he now shares his creativity and unique approach to design with the world through his work at Paul Jr. Designs. Founded in 2010, his new company pushes the limits on creativity beyond just motorCONTINUED ON P.03 cycles,