Now you can buy Bazzaz products direct from the source.

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As of December 3, 2018, Bazzaz has moved to a dealer/retail direct structure for domestic sales. This decision was based on several factors but was primarily driven by changes to our production model, and our target market space.

Bazzaz products will no longer be distributed through Tucker and WPS. Both Tucker and WPS have been excellent partners, and this decision was based on metrics unrelated to either of them. We wish them both continued success in the future.

To make a seamless transition we are rolling out a new user-friendly website that will now include a dedicated dealer portal. Current dealer accounts will already be set up allowing users to access order history, choose from shipping options, and view discount pricing. This new tool, with constantly updated information, will provide live inventory and easy online ordering without business hours limitations.

Beginning January 1st a new zero MAP policy will go into effect. The goal of the revised MAP is to continue our retail pricing that has remained steady for over 10 years and allow dealers, tuners, and online retailers to sell and support our products profitably.

To learn more about Bazzaz and Bazzaz products, please visit www.bazzaz.net.

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Ducati is recalling the Monster 1200, Monster 821, Supersport and Supersport S because the gear shifter knob may not have been properly attached and could fall off. The recall affects 2,705 motorcycles in the U.S. from model years 2017 to 2019.

According to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the gear shift levers on affected motorcycles may not have been properly assembled, which could allow the shift knob to loosen while riding. On affected bikes, the rider may be able to feel the knob rotating on the end of the lever. If the knob completely detaches, a rider would have difficulty changing gears.

Ducati first received a field report about a detached shift knob on July 4 from a dealer in Europe. Ducati soon opened an investigation and in October, determined the root cause as a flaw in the assembly process. On Nov. 20, Ducati initiated worldwide recall procedures.

Dealers will inspect the gear shift lever on recalled motorcycles to check the torque on the shift knob. If the knob is moving, dealers will replace the entire shift lever.

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Energica is pushing forward with motorcycle safety systems that could benefit both electric and internal combustion motorcycles. This time, Energica is partnering with a prestigious German university.

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The Technical department of Energica Motor Company is among the flagships of Energica’s Innovation. The development of Energica motorcycles goes also through relationships with prestigious international universities.

The Italian manufacturer of high-performing electric motorcycles is partnering with German University of Applied Sciences “Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes” for E2R Project: a step-based lane change assistant for motorcycles, based on an innovative camera system for early detection of hazards.

The assistant will support motorcyclist needs like:

– Protection of the blind spot area

– Monitoring of distant vision for approaching vehicles

– Monitoring of approaching objects to the motorcycle

– Keeping an overview in critical situations

“In these years we never stopped at the status quo that current technology offered. We continued to do research, creating new know-how “. Says Giampiero Testoni CTO Energica.

“By getting involved with universities Energica can take advantage of working with new talents, facing new challenges”

“For us safety is one of the most important topics while riding a motorcycle. That is why we are developing innovative sensor systems for motorcycles in Saarbrücken. We are glad to have such an innovative and powerful partner like Energica for this challenge”. Team E2R from university of applied sciences “htw saar”.

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