The trade magazine "bike und business" presents awards to manufacturers and the accessories industry as part of its "Best Brands" awards. For the twelfth time this year, dealers assessed how satisfied they are with the work of their suppliers and gave them school grades. The showcase of the best took place in front of around 280 guests at the gala evening of the 9th "bike und business" symposium on November 29, 2018 in Würzburg.

The "Best Brands 2018" in the "Motorcycle Volume Manufacturer" category are Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and BMW. The award was based on the dealer satisfaction survey conducted as part of the industry magazine's 2018 motorcycle market analysis. Among other things, the quality of the products, technical support in service, delivery capability, dealer support in marketing and sales were evaluated. The sampling was based on the recipients of the magazine "bike und business". From July 11 to September 24, DataM Services GmbH conducted 504 complete telephone interviews. The study is supported by the Internet marketplace Mobile.de and Santander Consumer Bank.

The Best Brands 2018 are:

Motorcycles Volume:
1. Harley-Davidson Germany, Neu-Isenburg
2. Kawasaki, Friedrichsdorf
3. BMW Motorrad, Munich

Motorcycles niche:
1. Indian Motorcycle (Polaris Germany), Griesheim
2. Sherco Germany/Jochen Bader, Salach
3. Betamotor Germany, Schönbrunn

Light motorcycles up to 125 cm³:
1. Sym, Mörfelden
2. Kymco/MSA, Weiden
3. Betamotor, Schönbrunn

Scooters:
1. Kymco/MSA, Weiden
2. Suzuki, Bensheim
3. Kawasaki, Friedrichsdorf

Quads / ATVs:
1. Can-Am/BRP Germany, Hilden
2. Suzuki, Bensheim
3. Kymco/MSA, Weiden

Accessories & wear parts:
1. Wieres, Bonn
2. Alphatechnik, Stephanskirchen
3. France Equipement, Rastatt

Clothing:
1. Speeds/MSA, Weiden
2. Dainese Germany, Munich
3. Germas, Schwabach

Helmets:
1. Arai Helmet (Germany), Pulheim
2. Scorpion/Trophy BV, VZ Ossendrecht
3. Givi Germany, Nuremberg

Workshop equipment and workshop technology:
1. Niemann + Frey, Krefeld
2. Matthies, Hamburg
3. Hartje, Hoya

Oil:
1. Matthies, Hamburg
2. Castrol, Hamburg
3. Bel-Ray/Meneks, Elchingen;

Tires:
1. Bridgestone, Bad Homburg
2. Continental, Korbach
3. Metzeler, Munich

Tire trade:
1. SW-Reifenhandel/Reifen Krieg, Schweinfurt
2. Hamburger Reifen, Deggenhausertal

"bike und business" is a trade magazine for the motorized two-wheeler industry in the entire German-speaking region. The business magazine with a training section and interactive digital community provides information for the motorcycle trade and service, manufacturers/importers, the accessories industry and associations. "bike und business" is the official organ of the Bundesinnungsverband Zweirad-Handwerk (BIV) and publishes the technical bulletins that companies need for the statutory motorcycle emissions test (AUK). Daily news from the entire motorcycle industry is available at bikeundbusiness.de and in the twice-weekly newsletter. The parent company Vogel Communications Group is one of the leading service providers for B2B communication in the German-speaking world. Its headquarters are in Würzburg. With four agencies in Berlin, the Group offers comprehensive communications expertise. The Group's services range from specialist media, corporate publishing, social media services, PR, trade fair services, networks and communities to market intelligence & insights and an in-house congress center.