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The beginning of the XIII edition of the Fair of the 2 wheels of the Plaza Mayor of Medellín, 48 hours before its opening to the public this Saturday, had for central axis a symbolic act: the signing of the first "Motorcyclist Manifesto" by motorcycle clubs and communities and the "Move Colombia" initiative, led by the country's motorcycle bademblers and the Automotive Industry Chamber of the National Association of Industrialists, Andi.
This was the ideal scenario to insist on finding solutions to put an end to one of the most serious safety problems, such as motorcycle accidents, which cause the highest number of deaths on the streets every year. and the Colombian roads.
The "Biker Manifesto" has several objectives: "protect life, ensure road safety, promote the development of the country and take care of the environment"
It is also a letter of good intentions to change the stigmatization of the motorcyclist by transforming his behavior on the roads through face-to-face campaigns and social networks, with particular emphasis on road safety and respect for standards. This is why its promoters invite motorcyclists to sign this manifesto which is already on the website of the initiative "Move Colombia".
There the motorcyclists badure that it's a community committed to safety, respect and legalityand admit at the same time that there are repressive behaviors of a minority for which they have been stigmatized.
"We want to be part of the solution (…) We are opposed to the motorcycle being used to commit criminal acts and being irresponsibly driving on the roads."
This in the educational part. But what about the safety of motorcycles?
In Colombia, 98% of people sold are motorcycles (less than 200cc) who do not have the advanced technologies needed to make driving safer.
In this sense, Juliana Rico, director of Andi 's Automotive Industry Chamber, confirmed that the process is very advanced, so that all the bikes badembled and sold in Colombia have "no". an ABS braking system. And in about a year, the brands should incorporate automatic headlamps on all their motorcycles, regardless of their displacement.
Another element mentioned in the Motorcyclist's Manifesto is the protection of the environment. At this point, Rico has revealed that at the initiative of bademblers, from 2021, all bicycles will have catalysts and will come with engines that meet the Euro III standard.
This is the fair in figures
The fair of 2 wheels, which this year expects more than 400 exhibitors among bademblers, importers and auto parts, and over 60,000 visitors Pbadionate about motorcycles, he has become a national and international reference in the world of motorcycles. According to its director, Guillermo Pajón, it competes with Colombia Moda, the fair that attracts thousands of visitors each year to the capital Antioquia.
The Fair of 2 Wheels opened Thursday and until yesterday, the entrance was exclusively reserved for the press and the participants in the working conference. This year the organizers They expect $ 23 million to be transferred into transactions. The show opens its doors Saturday and Sunday to an audience that will appreciate the latest brand news.
Among the exhibitors, 30% are motorcycle brands, 30% of the spare parts, 30% of the accessories and 10% of the services.
The spare part is the segment of the fair that moves more money. And not surprisingly, last year alone, it sold more than 540,000 motorcycles and, in the first quarter of 2019, about 180,000. Although official figures speak of more than 8 million motorcycles in Colombia, those are really active are in the order of five million, a market that many do not lose sight of.
On this occasion at the Fair of 2 Wheels There are Asian auto parts, about 40 country companies such as India, China, Pakistan, Italy, Brazil and Spain, among others.
According to Pajón, "there are all and all prices in spare parts of different origin, but they all comply with Colombian technical standards.
The commitment to come is to be responsible industries and produce good quality. "
What to see in the F2R
Motorcycles for all tastes and all sizes. And there is no shortage of electricity (motorcycles and bikes) at the Fair of 2 Wheels to adapt to the new trend of environmentally friendly mobility.
If you go to the Plaza Mayor this weekend, do not stop to see amazing equipment, not just for its engineering, design or other details.
For example, the Road Glide CVO from Harley-Davidson, featuring a powerful 1,923cc engine and a weight of 390 kilos; a work of art for which you must pay $ 176,800,000. To get an idea, with this money, you could buy almost seven Suzuki Alto 800, the cheapest car in the national market. Among the electric bikes, there is the Super Soco TC MAX, a device with a very attractive design that reaches a maximum speed of 100 km / h and has a range of 110 km. Its price $ 16,000,000
If you care about the environment, here is the Yamaha YCZ 110, a popular bike ($ 3,800,000) that is characterized by the low engine displacement, which generates 50% less emissions.
TVS has its RR310, a sport with a "big" look that attracts many glances, or if you prefer the big ones, let yourself be tempted by BMW to appreciate the R1250 HP or the legendary 1000cc Yamaha R1 M. On the Auteco side, they have news with their Victory, KTM and Bajaj.
In addition, are accessories, helmets and protective gear for motorcyclists, test and test shows for buyersas well as all kinds of spare parts.
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