Davida KOURA full-face – modern standards , retro styling , multiple approvals
British helmet specialist Davida has followed up on last year ’ s well received and extensively updated V3 ‘ Speedster ’ half shell helmet with another step in the direction of worldwide approvals for its designs and a first entry into the full-face market . New for 2018 , the Davida ‘ KOURA ’ is a retro inspired , high performance helmet , clearly identifiable as having the characteristic and popular Davida DNA , with an exceptionally low profile and a “ strikingly bold styling that will be impossible to ignore on the streets and the track ,” says Managing Director David Fiddaman . Certified to ECER22-05 and shortly to be followed by DOT FMVS 281 and ACU Gold , the new Davida KOURA will be available in early 2018 in both road and race versions . Davida ' s first full-face helmet is a result of the enhancement of their technical team with the very best expertise of Italian MotoGP and F1 racing helmet designers who delivered the smallest-profile road-legal Davida Speedster V3 in 2016 . “ The intensification of this collaboration , utilizing access to the latest helmet design technology and expertise , has created another stunning , high quality , modern Davida safety product . “ Integrating the clean contours and compact proportions of the 70s and 80s full-face designs , together with key race-bred features , we have achieved an uncompromising fusion of innovative design , exceptional ergonomics and superior comfort that is as authentic in its aesthetics as it is in its advanced technology . “ Achieving road safety standards is the start of our design process , it ' s not the finishing line . We always work to extend the design boundaries above and beyond conventions , and consumer and industry reaction at EICMA , in the heartland of style , was exceptional .
“ Introducing a full-face helmet marks a new era for us . The Davida KOURA delivers everything you ' d demand from a highperformance motorcycle helmet together with the level of quality and integrity Davida helmets are known for : compact and close fitting , exceptional ergonomics , high quality paintwork , supremely luxurious interiors and unrivalled fit and product durability
- it ' s beautiful , yet aggressive .”
Featuring an advanced ' orbital laminated ' GPR composite shell construction for exceptional strength , or even lighter , stronger T700 grade racing carbon fiber , the shell shape is designed to give optimal weight-balanced ergonomic performance . Gradually sculptured upwards from front to rear to eliminate clothing interference , six chin air vents provide airflow to a superior optic grade 3 mm ECER22-05 approved F1 performance level antiscratch , anti-fog visor , with clear and smoke tint replacements available , and optional 3 mm superior optic grade tear-off enabled visors offered for race track or road . Additional features include secure visor lockdown and easy-release mechanism , multi-density EPS shock absorption liners , additional cheek pad inserts for closer optimal customized fitting . It is supplied with a removable , washable , fast drying , antibacterial fabric liner that is interchangeable with aftermarket leather liner kits in five colors . Secured using traditional webbing strap and a double-D ring , KOURA is available in the Davida 20 core color range as standard , in two shell sizes , two EPS liner sizes and six different comfort liners in six helmet sizes from XS ( 54 ) to XXL ( 61 ).
DAVIDA ( UK ) LTD Birkenhead , UK Tel : + 44 ( 0 ) 151 647 2419 sales @ davida . co . uk www . davida-helmets . com
“ Mighty Bite ” crankshaft lock for M-8
The JIMS “ Mighty Bite ” is designed to lock the crankshaft when doing service work . Competitively priced , this tool is easily justified compared to trying to lock the engine in other ways . The new Milwaukee-Eight has a unique crank position sensor location and requires a different profile to lock the flywheel . This tool specifically locates and locks the flywheel in the new Milwaukee-Eight engine and has an added O-ring to prevent oil seepage . JIMS , USA , www . jimsusa . com
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