TecMate : A replacement for its OptiMate PRO-4S professional multi-station charger , a 4 x 4 amp independent charging station design that is well liked by dealers , the updated OptiMate PRO-4 DUO design places the emphasis on power efficiency to beat the strict global power draw regulations mandated by various countries , yet delivers 20 % more charging power per station . Drawing only 1.5 amp @ 240V ( 2.9A @ 120V ) when it delivers 5 amp through each of its four independent charging stations - for a total of 20 amp ( 4 x 5 amp ) the PRO-4 DUO is certified to CE , UL / CSA , PSE , SAA and UKCA and offers three selections per station - Pb ( lead ) for all 12V lead-acid batteries , including standard flooded and sealed ( valve-regulating lead-acid ) AGM and GEL batteries ; LFP for all 12.8V 4-cell-in-series Lithium Ferrous Phosphate ( LiFePO4 / LiFe ) and the 60 ' channel - an improved sixty minutes quick activation function for any powersport battery ; www . tecmate . com
SBS Friction : The Danish brakes specialist has taken another step along its ' Better Brakes ' series pathway with a new improved braking performance compound developed specifically for V-twin models . H . LS V-Twin compound gives dealers the option of offering SBS ' Better Brakes ' options at both front and rear - " achieving improved brake performance throughout their system , while also reducing their environmental footprint when riding motorcycles ," says Marketing & Product Manager Thomas Midtgaard-Jørgensen . " When it comes to stopping distance , the new LS compound has a significantly improved performance of + 8.5 % compared to our prior V-twin fitment . All SBS brake pad products will be equipped with integrated NRS Technology , which locks the compound material to the backing plate , and all compounds for public roads will be approved according to ECE R90 ; www . sbs . dk
SENA Technologies : The San Jose , California / USA operation of the 1998 founded Korean based rider comms specialist states that its communication headsets rocked an entire industry - " from mesh and Bluetooth integrated helmets , headsets and cameras to remote controls , adapters and accessories - we ' ve got you covered . Its top-of-the-line 50-Series ( 50C ) features " premium mesh communication , 4K camera and sound by Harman Kardon "; www . sena . com
Rewaco Trikes : Ahead of its time when founded in Germany by Harald Schmitz and Andreas Hauri in 1990 , Rewaco ' s range of long wheel-base trike designs pre-dated the contemporary ' Roadster ' concepts now seen from brands such as BRP ' s CanAm and Polaris ' Slingshot . The first model in 1991 was based around a 53 hp VW Beetle engine , but the range evolved , and in addition to classic trikes , Rewaco also produced conversion trikes from the likes of Suzuki , Victory and Triumph right up to 2016 . Since then , it has focused exclusively on classic trikes with modern components such as ABS , automatic transmission , cruise control and up to 177 hp performance . The company employs a total of around 90 people in Germany , Poland and China ; www . rewaco . com
Andrews Products : The Mount Prospect , Illinois based performance cams specialist is one of the slew of aftermarket brands that has invested in the Bagger Racing League in recent years - as title sponsor of the Big Twins Class ; www . andrewsproducts . com
Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde USA : Best known to date for its Hendersonville , NC based Wunderlich USA operation , 2023 saw Edward and William Plam add the Dutch made Dr . Jekill & Mr . Hyde electronic sound adjustable exhaust program for select Harley , Indian , BMW and Triumph model applications ; www . jekillandhyde . us
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