International Dealer News 156 August/September 202 IDN 156 Aug/Sept 2020 | Page 32

PRO GuIDe Cylinder Works Big Bore kits with Vertex Pistons In addition to its own MX performance piston kits (cast 2 stroke and forged 4 stroke pistons), VP Italy distributes a range of top selling brands, including leading American product lines such as All Balls, Arrowhead, HotCams, Pivot Works and, as seen here, Cylinder Works. These Cylinder Works 4 stroke off-road Big Bore kits with larger diameter cylinders "guarantee a significant increase in performance with better torque and power, both at low and high revs, with a level of reliability that often exceeds that of the original stock components". The kits consist of a Big Bore cylinder that maintains the external appearance and dimensions of the originals, made of AlSi alloy with a nickel-plated silicon carbide coated and plateaupolished barrel, and the applicable Vertex Big Bore piston complete with all its components and replacement gaskets. They are available for 250 and 350 KTM and Husqvarna models (Enduro and MX); Honda CRF 150 R, 250 R - X and RX and 450 R - X and RX; Kawasaki KX-F 250; Suzuki RM-Z 250 and Yamaha YZ250F, YZ450F, WR 250 and WR 450. VERTEX PISTONS/VP ITALY S.R.L. Reggio Emilia, ITALY Tel: +39 9522 918888 [email protected] www.vertexpistons.com HP Corse - Yamaha Ténéré 700 SPS Carbon Short Italian performance exhaust specialist HP Corse has these new 4-Track R Short and SPS Carbon Short Euro 4 approved applications available for the Yamaha Ténéré 700. With its slim lines, the 689 cc twin cylinder four stroke Ténéré is designed for "agile and fast driving - a motorbike born for rallies and long-distance 4-Track R Short adventures that is also perfect for dirt backroads and everyday highways". "We have created two different exhaust applications to give dealers options that will help their customers get the most out of Yamaha's versatile Ténéré platform. "Designed in our Bologna R&D centre, the 4-Track R is equipped with a seamless hydroformed steel muffler with dB killer. Available in titanium, satin steel and black ceramic steel, it redesigns the rear, enhancing the Ténéré's aesthetics, agility and sound with its pure and essential lines, octagonal end piece, twin double outlet barrel and a carbon heat shield positioned between the front and the brackets. "Tested on the bench, on the most demanding roads and tracks, the 4-Track R Short is light, reliable and guaranteed to deliver superior performance compared to the original - especially at low and medium engine speeds." Euro 4 approved, for the Ténéré 700 the 4-Track R exhaust is available in the "short" 300 mm version. Also seen here, the lighter weight SPS Carbon Short achieves even greater horsepower gains and extraordinary torque. Also available in titanium, black ceramic coated stainless steel and satin stainless steel, it has a carbon heat shield and end cap and also comes in a 300 mm "Shorty" version for the Ténéré. HP CORSE Bologna, ITALY [email protected] [email protected] www.hpcorse.com