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www.PowersportsBusiness.com MOTORCYCLE Powersports Business • June 13, 2016 • 35 Vanderhall targets high-performance crowd Powersports Business has learned that Vander- hall Motor Works has begun production of the Laguna Roadster, an exotic autocycle manu- factured in Provo, Utah, for 2016. At $77,000, Vanderhall seeks to provide exclusivity with limited production models and performance through racing inspired maneuverability, braking and acceleration. The autocycle seg- ment is growing, and Vanderhall seeks to fill the void of exclusive, high-performance options within this market. "It has been a long and passionate process, and we are excited to have a product that will truly brings smiles and garners attention. The design is timeless and will provoke admirers for many years; an instant classic, that's what I feel we've created," president and founder Steve Hall said. An autocycle is a three-wheeled vehicle, generally with two wheels in front and one wheel in back. While technically registered as motorcycles in most states, autocycles provide a unique and creative platform that opens many options for design characteristics that are otherwise heavily regulated with automotive production. Vanderhall's design focuses on retro-mod- ern influences with high performance and comfort included as key underpinnings. The patented mono-aluminum chassis creates a low center of gravity that helps keep cornering sticky and skid pad performance similar to of a sports car. The 1.4-liter turbo engine is factory tuned to 200 horses and 200 foot-pounds of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission with a select- able manual paddle shift translates the power to the wheels. Performance is further aided by exclusively using carbon fiber for all body, dash and acces- sory panels; this keeps weight down to 1,550 pounds dry. PSB Utah-made autocycle to retail for $77K The Utah-made Laguna Roadster will bring an MSRP of $77,000. KYMCO reveals 125cc bike KYMCO K-PIPE 125 123.7cc Air-cooled single-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC — Two valves per cylinder Electric start, plus kick-start backup Two-year factory warranty Spartanburg, S.C.-based KYMCO USA has released the new K-Pipe 125. With an introductory price of just $1,999, the KYMCO K-Pipe 125 is economical, fuel efficient and fun. With a confidence-building, flat feet-on-the-ground seat height and a single cylinder, 123.7cc SOHC 4-stroke engine with electric start (and kick-start back-up), the KYMCO K-Pipe 125 is the perfect choice for new entry-level riders. Plus its 4-speed transmission provides the control of larger displacement motorcycles and makes it ideal for the more experienced enthu- siast looking for an inexpensive, practical and flat-out fun ride. PSB