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Introducing Akrapovič

Akrapovič is a manufacturer of premium exhaust systems for motorcycles and performance cars. It is renowned around the globe as a very innovative high-tech company that uses advanced technology and high-quality materials in exhaust system design. Akrapovič exhaust systems are renowned for increasing performance, unmistakable sound, innovative design, lightweight construction, quality workmanship, and durability. Founded in Slovenia 32 years ago by former motorcycle racer Igor Akrapovič, the brand has grown to international prominence through its successful support of racing teams that lead their class in many forms of premier motorsport. The company’s state-of-the-art factories in Slovenia also include an in-house titanium foundry and metallurgical laboratory. Akrapovič has over 1,800 employees and sells its products in over eighty countries.

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Motul is a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and worldwide distribution of high-tech engine lubricants for all types of bikes and cars plus a wide range of other vehicles, as well as lubricants for industry via its MotulTech activity.

Motorsport has been Motul’s foremost creative and innovative laboratory since its first steps in racing in the 1950s, using racetracks and motorsport events around the world to develop, refine and test to the limits the products ultimately aimed at the end consumer. The company has therefore been a dedicated technical partner and official supplier to the finest teams and manufacturers in history, with one of the longest-standing and most valued OEM partners being Honda and its factory racing teams.

The trust and symbiotic working relationship that has developed over the years has seen Motul contribute to the performance, reliability and efficiency of HRC’s competition models over all terrains including circuits, off-road and desert.  The strength of this partnership has resulted in multiple victories in many different championships, most notably three wins for HRC at the Dakar Rally – the first being in 1989 and the most recent being this year, 2021 – and several championship titles in MXGP including 2019 and 2020.

Motul is also recognised as the specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, the 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry.  Among its international R&D centers is one in Japan whose engineers collaborate with HRC’s engine development department on a range of different projects including the development of tailor-made, high-tech, synthetic lubricants.

Born in January 2021 from the merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo, Hitachi Astemo provides Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility to the automotive and motorcycle industries as a leader in CASE technologies, which include connectivity, autonomous driving, and electrification.
As a leading brand of motorcycle braking systems, NISSIN continues to deliver braking products that boast high braking performance and superior durability to people all over the world.
By developing and providing ultimate performance for the world’s most prestigious races, we are feeding back our technology to mass-produced vehicles.

Since it was built in 1971, PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) has become the biggest motorcycle industry in Indonesia. As a joint venture company of PT Astra International Tbk and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. with the share composition of 50% : 50%, AHM has made impressive growth with four established plants with total production capacity of 5.8 million motorcycle units per year, making it one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in the world.

With “One HEART” or “Satu HATI”, AHM has accompanied millions of Indonesian customers in reaching their dreams by providing high quality and environmentally friendly motorcycle products. In 2022, AHM kept its position as the market leader in Indonesia through its sales which reached 3.9 million units.

AHM is supported by around 24 thousand employees, 29 Honda main dealers, 1,708 Honda dealers (Include 11 Big Wing and 144 Wing dealers), 3,717 Astra Honda Authorized Service Stations (AHASS) and 8,447 spare parts stores throughout Indonesia.

IXON is a brand of motorcycling equipment founded in 1996 in France. Today it is an international brand distributed in over 70 countries. Combining passion and expertise, IXON offers motorcyclists quality equipment in several riding categories: racing, roadster, adventure/touring, urban, heritage and denim.
IXON is also strongly committed to racing, with a presence in all disciplines and competitions on an international scale, including the series epitomising speed races and motorcycle sport at the highest level there is: MotoGP and WorldSBK.
To face their challenges, IXON riders benefit from tailor-made suits, ultra-technical products developed for them and with them. As an equipment manufacturer, IXON’s objective is clear: to constantly improve the level of safety and comfort of the riders who place their trust in the brand.
IXON is also dedicated to teams and fans. The brand develops and provides IXON teamwear – in other words, the technical clothing specially made for MotoGP and WorldSBK teams. These products, worn all year round by team members, simultaneously respond to the needs of aesthetics, comfort of use and levels of technicity. IXON also offers official merchandise from several riders and teams, allowing fans to express their passion and support. These garments and accessories have been designed by IXON in partnership with the rider or team in question and are made by IXON according to the brand’s high-quality standards.

NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD., headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a　comprehensive ceramics processing manufacturer.
We hold a world leading share of spark plugs and automotive sensors for internal combustion engines　and also offer a broad lineup of semiconductor packages, cutting tools, bio ceramics and industrial ceramics.
Our global network of sales and manufacturing organizations with over 15,000 employees offer value creation to the world.
We are now contributing to a sustainable society by developing products related to the environment energy, next generation vehicles and the medical field.
The company’s belief is to embrace the challenge of new era under the catch-phrase of “manufacturing only one and number one product”.

Philosophy: “Advanced technologies are always used as the basis for high quality and high performance for our chains. The company opened the Saitama Factory and started operations in 1951. Since then, we have consistently manufactured superior products such as motorcycle chains, kart chains, industrial chains, etc.

With the support of motorcycle enthusiasts and after incorporating over 60 years of achievements and experience, RK JAPAN offers superior technology that meets the demands and desires of today’s motorcycle riders. RK JAPAN has crossed many borders and has expanded throughout the world to become known to motorcycle fans as the very best in drive chain performance.”

Since its founding in 1949 in Tokyo, Japan, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Company Limited has established power electronics, such as power semiconductors, switching power supplies, and car electronics devices as our primary business.

Over the years, we have developed countless products that utilise original technologies, and have been relentless in our dedication to meeting the expectations and earning the trust of our customers worldwide.

Shindengen offers an expansive product line from diodes, thyristors for surge protection to power ICs, MOSFETs, and Power Modules, as well as car electronics devices for motorcycles to hybrid electric vehicles, EV charging station, and high-efficiency power supplies for telecommunication.

Powered by meeting various needs of our customers and constantly taking on new challenges, we continue to enhance our corporate value as the world’s market leader. Shindengen’s energy source is our highly held mission: “Maximising the energy conversion efficiency for the benefit of humanity and society.” We believe by living up to this mission, power supply devices can change the world into a better place.

For information please visit www.shindengen.com

STM is the market-leading manufacturer for motorcycle clutch, present in all world championships from MotoGP to WSBK, but also constantly in the Offroad world in MXGP and Enduro championships.

Pioneers in research for the best solutions and the most advanced materials for the top performance sought by the most prestigious teams in the world, STM took its first steps in the field of motorcycles in 1990.
Grown in these 30 years thanks to the skills acquired in the racing world, today it presents itself as the spearhead for the best world manufacturers, important partnerships such as Honda, Ducati and Aprilia have led the company in 2021 to be constantly in search of new technological solutions .

In the last 10 years, STM has also been committed to producing and developing special products for the aftermarket of different types: footpegs, fork legs, crankcases, steering plates and many others, carefully designed and manufactured for a very demanding customers, who wishes always have an innovative, multi-purpose and long-lasting product.

The philosophy of STM has as its foundation that each component must have an Italian style and be a top performance product!
The plant located in Piedmont uses the best hi-tech technologies to model what will become an STM product.

STM engineers follow the production process from CAD to the first prototype, carrying out checks with CMM machinery of every single geometric measurement of the clutch.
STM exports its products globally, interfaces directly with manufacturers and teams to always offer a quick and accurate service for any type of request.