Live from the EICMA Show Floor
On the opening day of EICMA, the Milan International Motorcycle Show, the shared stand of two Chinese brands, TARNS FORGED WHEELS and performance brand TTRX Racing, drew a long queue.
Dealer representatives from Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Japan and the Middle East gathered at the signing desk. According to figures recorded on site, the brands received expressions of purchase interest covering 23,000 units within just a few hours on the first day. These included 3,000 sets of TARNS 10,000-ton forged 6061-T6 wheels, 5,000 units of TTRX Racing four-way adjustable front suspension and 15,000 units of TTRX Racing 10,000-ton forged, special T6 heat-treated brake calipers.
The products had only just been unveiled, yet international distributors were already making purchasing decisions at the stand.
TARNS Draws on 15 Years of Forging Experience
The company has been producing forged products for 15 years. Its factory in Henan represents an investment of RMB 500 million, covers 50,000 square metres and employs 300 people. The facility has a 10,000-ton forging line and 300 CNC machining centres, as well as in-house heat treatment and surface finishing capabilities.
For more than a decade, TARNS has primarily supplied overseas markets. Forged wheels for vehicles from Maybach, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini have come off its production line. The company has also supplied forged racing components to teams competing in WSBK and the Isle of Man TT.
TARNS formally entered the motorcycle sector in 2020.
At the WSBK round in Portugal this March, the ZXMOTO 820RR took victory, marking the first time a Chinese motorcycle had won in the championship’s premier class. The wheels on the winning bike were supplied exclusively by TARNS, which developed six moulds specifically for the 820RR. Compared with conventional cast wheels, the forged wheels are 1.3 times as strong and more than one-third lighter.
The TTRX Racing suspension and calipers debuting in Milan were jointly developed with Chinese BMW and Chinese Ducati racing teams. Their settings were refined through testing by professional teams, lap after lap on the track.
TTRX Racing Suspension: Four-Way Adjustment and Military-Grade Springs
TTRX Racing’s four-way adjustable front suspension is designed for performance electric motorcycles and large scooters, with competition-level specifications.
Spring preload, compression damping, rebound damping and nitrogen pressure in the external reservoir can each be adjusted independently. The preload adjuster features a mechanical locking mechanism to help maintain its setting during aggressive riding. An 18-position ratcheting adjuster provides distinct clicks, making settings easy to identify and repeat.
The springs and cartridges use tungsten-chromium-silicon steel described as military-grade, selected for fatigue resistance and stable performance under high temperatures during repeated hard riding.
TTRX Racing Calipers: 10,000-Ton Forging, Special T6 Heat Treatment and HH-Grade Pads
The caliper bodies are made from aluminium forged under 10,000 tons of pressure and subjected to T6 heat treatment, paired with HH-grade sintered brake pads. TTRX positions this combination in the premium consumer aftermarket, with an emphasis on linear braking response and consistency under repeated hard braking.
What Are Overseas Buyers Saying?
After signing at the stand, a German distributor told the media:
“We have been waiting for an Asian manufacturer that can offer WSBK-level forged products at a reasonable price. The length of the queue here today says it all.”
A US importer placed a full-container order and said:
“TTRX is the first Chinese performance brand we have seen that can genuinely compete with leading international brands in adjustability and material specifications.”
When Will Riders in China Be Able to Buy the Products?
TARNS says distributors signing agreements at EICMA will receive priority for deliveries to Europe, North America and the Middle East. China, the brands’ home market, will also see the TTRX suspension, calipers and master cylinders move towards launch at the same time.
