Galfer : Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year , Galfer wrapped up the 2022 edition of EICMA celebrating a record number of visitors to its stand , " a high level of interest from industry professionals and a successful 70th anniversary party attended by partners , clients , riders and friends ." Recent new products for V-twin applications include its Floatech brake discs . These are added to a wide range of braking solutions - rotors , calipers and pads for H-D use , including its award-winning Cubic rotors and established Disc Wave , Skull and ' Classic ' designs ; www . galfer . es , www . galferusa . com
GIVI : Recent new products include the latest evolution of the GIVI Trekker Outback EVO aluminum cases . " Design updates go far beyond a mere restyling . There are 16 dedicated molds , changes to components , load capacities , technical components , and , for the first time , a contoured shape side case . Notched , rounded , flared - basically the bottom of the side case is split into two levels . It ' s the perfect solution for ADV models with a high exhaust on the right side such as the BMW GS and H-D Pan America "; www . givimoto . com
Kellermann : Seen here on Italian distributor SGR ' s booth ( Società Generale Ricambi ), recent new products from Aachen , Germany based LED lights manufacturer include its award-winning ' Jetstream ' 3-in-1 rear , brake and sequential lighting turn signal combo . " Integrating elements from aviation design - the shape of a wing with an integrated jet engine - the distinctively and shapely designed Jetstream is a guaranteed eyecatcher both for its looks and for its power ." LED design expert Guido Kellermann told AMD : " Our new premium Kellermann Jetstream is probably the most spectacular motorcycle indicator ever built ," and one of Europe ' s leading custom parts and accessory distributors described it simply as " probably the best combination taillight ever conceived "; kellermann-online . com
Bihr : The Bartenheim , France based distributor became a second acquisition in 2022 for the Minnesota based Arrowhead Engineered Products ( AEP ) Group . Best known until recently , in powersports terms , as owner of Vertex Pistons in Italy , All Balls Racing and other component brands such as Hot Cams and Pivot Works , the year started with news that AEP had acquired the Boise , Idaho based domestic U . S . distributor Western Power Sports ( WPS ). The year ended with the market coming to terms with AEP ' s August announced addition of Bihr to its portfolio - headed up by CEO Christophe Piron ; www . mybihr . com
Barkbusters : One of the world ' s leading handguard manufacturers , the Melbourne based manufacturer was quick out of the blocks with a wide range of choices for H-D Pan America riders that " allow discerning riders to switch out the inferior OEM offerings with the best quality hand protection on the market ." A two-point mount crash protection hardware kit is now available for the Pan America to secure the full wrap-around aluminum design with a heat-treated aluminum backbone for added strength and impact protection . Bar end weights are also included . The kit allows riders to protect their hands using one of the five separately available Barkbusters plastic handguard designs , including its bestselling ' VPS ' - a high impact resistant plastic guard with deflectors that can be fitted in two positions for variable wind protection ; www . barkbusters . net
Cult-Werk : Hosted on Parts Europe ' s huge multi-vendor exhibition hub , recent new products from the noted Austrian parts and accessory designer and manufacturer have included a slew of designs for the Nightster and Sportster S ; www . cult-werk . com
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