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• Overview of motorcycle suppliers from Germany Who produces what?
• An arduous undertaking
• Suppliers in / from Germany

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Motorcycle suppliers from Germany: Anyone looking for them should bring plenty of time with them. As opaque as its terms appear to be, the entire vehicle industry is nebulous: “Who supplies which parts to us? Oh, whether we can provide any information – that has to be decided by our European headquarters in Amsterdam, London or elsewhere…

Touratech

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Touratech: Known as an Ofroad supplier, the company also supplies electronic components. Right: first OEM part Tripmaster IMO 100R, installed in series by KTM in 1996.

Bosch

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Bosch: No. 1 in terms of sales among automotive suppliers worldwide. Develops injections for small two-wheel engines in Asia and America.

Coco

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Coko-Werk: The “system supplier for technical plastic articles” produces cladding parts. Coko also manufactures in Poland and Turkey, but according to Coko all of the BMW parts come from Bad Salzuflen (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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According to its own information, it supplies pretty much all major vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Belongs to the Schaeffler Group based in Herzogenaurach. Main competitor of SKF (Sweden).

FAG

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FAG: Schweinfurt-based manufacturer of bearings for all moving parts, whether in the engine, transmission or chassis.

Meal

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The quality check can be seen here. However, the Mahle-Behr Group also produces motor housings, complete motors as well as air filter housings and coolers.

Meal

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Mahle: The supplier from Stuttgart is primarily known as a manufacturer of pistons. You can see the piston washer.

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An old advertisement for the ignition system manufacturer Beru.

Elring-Klinger

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Elring-Klinger: Specialist from Dettingen (Ba-Wu) for manifold (shown on the photo) and cylinder head gaskets (e.g. for Harley and Ducati), but also for battery and fuel cell components, maintains locations worldwide.

ZF Friedrichshafen

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ZF Friedrichshafen: Whoever says Sachs today usually means ZF. At least when it comes to spring elements. Aprilia, MV, Ducati and Guzzi use them, but also Horex, BMW and Yamaha. ZF produces heated grips and switches for Harley.

Abus

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ABUS: The security locks from the NRW brand are more likely to be found in the aftermarket, but the handlebar lock chain is an optional initial equipment item on BMW scooters.

Man + bumblebee

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Mann + Hummel: manufactures air filters in India and on the Amazon, but also at home in Swabia. Millions of times in Asia and America 100 and 125 cubic bikes and scooters breathe through the filters of the German company.

Beru

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Beru: The Stuttgart-based company received the Supplier Award from Bologna in 2005 for their ignition coils in the Ducati Desmosedici.

Getrag

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Gear wheels production at Getrag.

Getrag

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Getrag: The group in Untergruppenbach / Heilbronn was until recently an important supplier of transmissions for BMW Motorrad, but wants to withdraw from the two-wheeler business. You can see a millionth Getrag double clutch transmission.

Magura

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Magura: House and court supplier of levers and handles – among others. for BMW and KTM. Unlike most major suppliers, it has no relationships with the automotive industry, but supplies the bicycle industry worldwide.

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Motorcycle supplier from Germany

Overview of motorcycle suppliers from Germany
Who produces what?

Tier1, Tier2, OEM – you only understand train station? The terms come from the vehicle manufacturing industry and refer to components or assemblies, their production stages and manufacturers. Whether at Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Ducati or BMW. And German suppliers are getting involved almost everywhere.

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Motorcycle suppliers from Germany: Anyone looking for them should bring plenty of time with them. As opaque as its terms seem (we will clarify the riddle Tier1, Tier2 and OEM below), the entire vehicle industry is as nebulous: “Who supplies which parts to us? Oh, whether we can provide information about it – that has to be decided by our European headquarters in Amsterdam, London or anywhere else… In any case, ABS mostly comes from Bosch for us, we can say that. ”So far the answers of the German press spokesman for the big ones international motorcycle brands. If they even gave an answer. Or if you didn’t answer like KTM, namely that you don’t want to give any other answer except: “Our home market Austria provides the most suppliers.” Aha.

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Instead, these so-called OEM parts (stands for “Original Equipment Manufacturer”, manufacturer of original equipment or even original equipment manufacturer) are supplied by a total of 158 manufacturers. These external producers, in turn, are divided into “Tier1” and “Tier2” (from English tier = level, floor, rank), so they are first-order suppliers (deliver directly to the assembly line) and second-order suppliers (deliver to component manufacturers who in turn deliver to the assembly line ).

Of the 158 external GS parts manufacturers, well over half, namely 87, come from Germany or have their headquarters in Germany. In addition, BMW did not want to look deeper into the parts box.

An arduous undertaking

So MOTORRAD started an arduous undertaking: rummaging around the well-known German manufacturers of supplier parts and being annoyed with the question of what they produce for which motorcycle manufacturers. And – if you can – please indicate in which models the parts are installed where. As expected, the result was mixed. Because some companies either completely refused to make a statement (windshield manufacturer MRA, for example, with reference to “sensitive data”) or sent narrow-lipped e-mails in response, for example the Continental group in Hanover (“… instrument clusters … and LED light control … “). Not a word about Conti’s “off-road ABS” (developed in Germany, manufactured in Shanghai, internal designation MK 100 MIB).

A number of well-known German manufacturers stated that they either currently or generally not act as original equipment manufacturers. The Saxon tire manufacturer Heidenau, for example, which is a specialist in scooter and enduro tires. Or the motor oil manufacturer Liqui Moly from Ulm. The Varta Batteries brand (belonging to the US company Johnson-Controls) is also not active in the motorcycle OEM business. Neither do the parts and accessories experts LSL (Krefeld) and Wunderlich (Sinzig-Ahrweiler). But where is the concentrated Tier1 and Tier2 competence from Germany? The answer: around 70 percent in Baden-Wurttemberg.

Man + bumblebee

Mann + Hummel: manufactures air filters in India and on the Amazon, but also at home in Swabia. Millions of times in Asia and America 100 and 125 cubic bikes and scooters breathe through the filters of the German company.

Bosch, Beru, Mahle, Mann + Hummel, Magura, ZF Friedrichshafen – the German global players for engines, vehicle electronics and chassis components serve the international motorcycle industry from the state. Of course, this does not mean that all Bosch anti-lock braking systems, Mahle pistons or Mann + Hummel filters are also produced there. From the first Bosch motorcycle ABS in 1994 to the current 9M system, which is considered to be one of the most powerful, versatile and lightest in the world, Bosch develops and manufactures two-wheel anti-lock devices in Japan. In addition to the German ones, Mahle also has locations in 32 other countries around the world, and Mann + Hummel produces air filters in Manaus (Brazil), which are then delivered directly to the Honda plant there.

That spits out 1.7 million bikes a year with engines from 100 to 750 cubic meters, mainly for the Latin American market. The Mann + Hummel air filter plant in Tumkur in southern India, from where, for example, the production of Piaggio in Puna in western India or the Suzuki factory in Gurgaon in northern India are supplied, is likely to have hardly less sales. “Local to local” is the name of the concept that large companies use wherever possible. It says that the parts should be manufactured where they are installed. The Swabians still build the boxer airboxes for BMW in Berlin in a very down-to-earth manner in Ludwigsburg.

Suppliers in / from Germany

Beru

Beru: The Stuttgart-based company received the Supplier Award from Bologna in 2005 for their ignition coils in the Ducati Desmosedici.

Abus
Locks and locking systems. Specifically: Scooter lock for the BMW C 600 Sport and C 650 GT scooters (ex-works accessories subject to a surcharge).
ABUS August Bremicker Sons KG,
58300 Weather, www.abus.com

BASF
Paints for various manufacturers worldwide, including Yamaha.
BASF, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
www.deutschland.basf.com

Beru
Ignition systems for various manufacturers worldwide, including Aprilia, BMW, Daelim, Ducati, KTM,
MV Agusta, Vespa.
BorgWarner BERU Systems GmbH, 71636 Ludwigsburg, www.beru.com

Bing power
Throttle valves, injection nozzles, valve body for BMW R nineT, valve body type 96 (electronic) for BRP CanAm Spyder, six-way nozzle system type 66 (electronic) for Horex VR6, type 97 for Ducati Monster, oil spray nozzles for piston cooling of various models from BMW, Ducati, Triumph, KTM and Harley-Davidson (V-Rod).
BING Power Systems GmbH,
90427 Nuremberg, www.bingpower.de

Bosch
Brake control systems: ABS anti-lock braking system for various manufacturers, including Ducati (all models except Streetfighter 848), Harley-Davidson (Dyna, Touring and Sportster series as well as CVO special models), Suzuki (V-Strom 650 and 1000) and motorcycle stability control MSC with lean angle sensor (currently only available) for KTM.
For KTM 125 Duke: fuel pump with pressure regulator, position sensor for the throttle valve, sensors for intake air temperature and pressure, lambda sensor, spark plug. Lean angle sensor for Ducati Superleggera.
Injection systems, associated components and sensors, spark plugs, display instruments, connectivity control units, diagnostic hardware and software (the latter, among others, for Harley-Davidson authorized workshops).
Electric wheel hub motors with associated controls for e-scooters (only on the Chinese market).
Robert Bosch GmbH, 70049 Stuttgart,
www.bosch.com

Coco
Various plastic trim parts for the BMW R 1200 GS: from the front fenders (top and bottom), windshields, intake snorkels, tank covers and side panels to rear and license plate carriers and rear fenders. Likewise for the BMW scooter models C 600 Sport, C 650 GT and C evolution.
Coko Werk GmbH & Co. KG,
32107 Bad Salzuflen, Germany, www.coko-werk.de

Continental
(Off-road) ABS and others for BMW R 1200 GS and other BMW models as well as Yamaha XT 1200 Super Tenere, engine control units for various manufacturers, among others. Ducati Hypermotard, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) instrument clusters for various manufacturers.
Tires from production in Korbach for the Brammo Empulse e-bike.
Continental AG, 30165 Hanover, www.continental.com

G. Elbe
Cardan shafts for all Moto Guzzi models and for Triumph Tiger Explorer and Rocket III (manufactured by Elbe Italia in Abbadia Lariana).
G. Elbe & Sohn GmbH & Co. KG, 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen, www.elbe-group.com

ElringKlinger
Exhaust manifold gaskets and cylinder head gaskets for Harley-Davidson (Sportster range) and for all Ducati models, cell contact system and the specially developed module connector for BMW electric scooters C evolution.
Cylinder head gaskets, air intake manifold, oil tank and oil tank lid made of plastic as well as all special gaskets (exhaust manifold gaskets, transmission gaskets) for Rotax (Austrian engine manufacturer).
ElringKlinger AG, 72581 Dettingen / Erms, www.elringklinger.de

Wegmann
With the Franken-Industrie brand, one of the leading manufacturers of balance weights, Zink-Gewichte supplies, among other things. for BMW (all models). WEGMANN automotive GmbH, 97209 Veitshochheim, Germany, www.franken-industrie.de

Freudenberg
Simmerrings in the rear axle drive for various BMW models (for R 1200 GS with innovative dirt seal with PTFE fleece), rear wheel shock absorbers (for BMW sports machines and scooters), various O-rings, intake manifolds and valve stem seals (special dimensions for racing). Freudenberg Sealing Technologies GmbH & Co. KG, 69469 Weinheim, Germany, www.freudenberg.com

Getrag
Currently gearboxes for BMW K 1300 and K 1600 models. Until 2013 Getrag transmissions were also used in: Harley-Davidson V Rod VRSC (until 2/2013), BMW R 1200 GS / RT / R (until 12/2013) and KTM 990 Adventure / Super Duke, RC8, RC8 R ( until 2/2013).
According to its own information, the company will concentrate more on the car business in the future.
GETRAG International GmbH, 74199 Untergruppenbach, www.getrag.com

Kellermann
Is considered to be the inventor of the mini turn signal and is one of the market leaders in this segment. Not currently active as an original equipment manufacturer. However, it has been producing conversion kits for Kawasaki since 2004, which are available as original accessories from Kawasaki. KTM has a rear indicator set for the RC8 as an accessory. Kellermann GmbH, 52078 Aachen, www.kellermann-online.com

Bodies
Drop-forged aluminum parts for BMW R 1200 GS (including trailing arm for the Telelever front wheel guidance), for R nineT, S 1000 R / RR (footrests, footbrake and gearshift levers, fork bridges, cardan struts, side stands), for many Triumphs -Models (Speed ​​Triple, Street Triple, Sprint, Thruxton, Tiger, Trophy). Footrests, footbrake and shift levers, side stands, various brackets, fork bridges above and below. For Thunderbird Storm the lower triple clamp, for KTM 690 Duke axle clamps on both sides, triple clamps top and bottom, footrest brackets front and rear, bracket for the silencer, brake caliper support, incl front on both sides, triple clamps above and below (are supplied from Germany to India), for WP Performance Systems Group components of various spring and fork elements, axle clamps. LEIBER GmbH & Co. KG, 78576 Emmingen, Germany, www.leiber.com

Magura
One of the oldest still existing German suppliers to the two-wheeler industry. According to its own information, it maintains business relationships with almost all European and American motorcycle manufacturers, including BMW, KTM, Husaberg, MV Agusta, Triumph, Aprilia, Ducati, Moto Guzzi, Harley-Davidson, Victory. Clutch actuators, brake components and butted handlebars are primarily supplied. Brake fittings, clutch actuators, throttle handles, fixed handles, heated handles, some handlebars, etc. For all BMW Boxer and K models (fittings, some handlebars), for all KTM street motorcycles (clutch fittings) and many KTM off-road models (handlebars and clutch fittings).
Magura, Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG, 72574 Bad Urach, www.magura.com

Meal
Piston for Harley-Davidson VRSC models
(V-Rod), airbox for BMW S 1000 RR, R nineT, K 1600 GT, K 1300 S, F 800 R. Engine block for all four-cylinder models from MV Agusta, upper crankcase part for all three-cylinder models from MV Agusta.
MAHLE International GmbH, 70376 Stuttgart, www.mahle.com

Man + bumblebee
Air filter system (complete airbox including filter), among other things. for BMW R 1200 GS (manufactured in Germany). Mann + Hummel produces air filter systems in India, among others. for Vespa and Suzuki, in Manaus (Brazil) for Honda.
MANN + HUMMEL GmbH, 71631 Ludwigsburg, www.mann-hummel.com

Metzeler
The tire manufacturer supplies production lines from Aprilia, Baja, Benelli, Beta, BMW, Ducati, Erik Buell Racing, Honda, Horex, Kawasaki, KZM, Loncin, Moto Guzzi, Motus, MV Agusta, Piaggio, Triumph, Yamaha with original equipment from the factory in Odenwald. Metzeler / Pirelli Germany GmbH, 64747 Breuberg, www.metzeler.com

Osram
The company acts as a supplier of halogen lamps from the Herbrechtingen plant (near Ulm) for various headlight manufacturers, who then supply complete units to motorcycle manufacturers (e.g. Hella to Harley-Davidson). Osram GmbH, 89542 Herbrechtingen, www.osram.com

Schaeffler
The globally active Schaeffler Group (with the brands FAG, INA, LuK) manufactures all types of bearings for chassis (e.g. wheel bearings), engines (e.g. crankshaft main bearings, camshaft and crank pin bearings) and transmissions (e.g. B. transmission shaft bearings) as well as engine elements and chain drive components and is one of the leading suppliers on the global two-wheeler market.
Manufactures i.a. Wheel bearings with friction-optimized seals and specially tailored to requirements
Small motorcycles (everyday vehicles in Asia) coordinated chain drive systems, but also heavy-duty high-tech bearings as engine components, among other things. for Bajaj, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Honda, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha.
Schaeffler AG, 97421 Schweinfurt, Germany, www.schaeffler.de

SW-Motech
As an original equipment supplier, the luggage system specialist produces aluminum cases for one of the equipment variants of the Crosstourer model offered by Honda only in Germany. The SW Motech cases for Honda Germany are considered a local-to-local part. SW-Motech, BAGS-CONNECTION GmbH & Co. KG, 35282 Rauschenberg, www.sw-motech.com

Touratech
The off-road and travel professional from the Black Forest produces pannier racks, cases, top cases, brackets for hand protectors, holders for windshields and underrun protection for the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure and F 800 GS Adventure, pillion armrests for the BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive and cases for KTM 1190 Adventure R. KTM offers cases and pannier racks, various GPS holders, handlebar struts and a road book holder from Touratech as original accessories. Touratech also acts as an outfitter for
Special vehicles such as police motorcycles – z. B. with supports for the radio box, holders for additional batteries and fire extinguishers as well as a tubular bracket for the rotating beacon. TOURATECH AG, 78078 Niedereschach, www.touratech.com

Willi Elbe
Cardan shaft for BMW R 1200 GS. Willi Elbe joint shafts GmbH & Co., 71732 Tamm, www.willielbegroup.de

ZF Friedrichshafen
The group, in which parts of Sachs have merged, supplies Aprilia, Betamotor, BMW, Ducati, Horex, Moto Guzzi, MV Agusta, Piaggio and Yamaha with suspension elements. The semi-active suspension CDC (Continuous Damping Control) offered by ZF as the first manufacturer is used in Aprilia Caponord, BMW HP4, R 1200 GS, S 1000 R and Ducati Multistrada 1200. ZF supplies various other suspension components for BMW. For a number of BMW and Harley-Davidson models, ZF also manufactures various switch assemblies for the fittings and handle heaters. ZF Friedrichshafen AG, 88038 Friedrichshafen, Germany, www.zf.com

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