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www.PowersportsBusiness.com MOTORCYCLE Powersports Business • September 17, 2015 • 35 Gas Gas Motos SA announced in July that it will be closing its operations. In a media release, the company said, "you all know in recent months the company has gone through several legal proceedings in order to renegotiate the debt and to continue operations. Unfortunately, despite the valiant efforts made to achieve this goal, it has been impossible to reach, and finally they have declared to proceed with the liquidation of Gas Gas Motos SA. "In this process, the current management team, the receivers and the council represen- tatives of all employees are working full-throt- tle to collect all of the necessary information to begin the process of selling the factory and to close the subsequent sale process with potential buyers in the fastest way possible. "The target set by the sale of the produc- tion unit is to be able to reactivate the Gas Gas Motos factory in a way that allows us to pro- duce our motorcycles, both enduro and trial, and ensure a solid and sustainable long term viability of the company. "During this stage of the sale process of the production unit, we at Gas Gas will make our utmost efforts to ensure the level of service in the areas of spare parts as well as in the after- sales department in order to avoid penalizing our customers during this period. "From Gas Gas, we convey our sincere thanks for your support during these months and wish to convey our total conviction on the feasibility of satisfactory results during the production unit sale process." MOTOR TRIKE REVEALS INDIAN MODEL CONVERSION Motor Trike, Inc. unveiled its first trike con- version for Indian Motorcycle models, using its patented independent rear suspension (IRS) to offer the "Tomahawk" trike conver- sion available for Indian Chief, Chieftain and Roadmaster motorcycles 2014 and newer. The Tomahawk design team took the challenge of matching the motorcycles' iconic edge — both in superior ride experience and styling, especially. "Don't let the bagger look fool you," Motor Trike operations manager J.D. Vey explained. "This is a high performance trike. Our Tomahawk design team took that old school bagger look from the Indian motor- cycle and incorporated it into its perfect trike conversion. The Tomahawk pairs the classic American-made motorcycle with the best handling and unbelievable ride quality that only Motor Trike knows." The Motor Trike's seamless integration also extends beyond the body lines: The Tomahawk's trunk latch is designed to lock and unlock the trike trunk by using the factory Indian features — key fob and fuel tank switches. Following suit of its kit offerings for other major bike brands, the Motor Trike Tomahawk features all the technology needed to complete the optimal ride experience, including patented air ride suspension, trunk with one of the largest door openings in the industry and its state-of-the-art independent rear suspension. The Tomahawk kit is also compatible with the most available options for Indian motorcycle conversions, including a rake kit option, parking brake option and multi-tone paint options to form a truly cus- tomized ride for those on the leading edge. The company is currently taking orders for the Tomahawk IRS conversion kit with a starting price of $8,995 (plus applicable taxes and fees). All trike kits include Motor Trike's three-year/60,000-mile warranty. The Toma- hawk is available through authorized Motor Trike dealers. PSB DIGEST Spain-based Gas Gas Motos announces closure Motor Trike displayed its new Tomahawk trike conversion kit for Indian models at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Motorcycle manufacturer Gas Gas from Spain announced that it has begun liquidating.