" Keeping it simple " with regulationready SLA and SLA Max batteries
Headed up by Benjamin Sebban , for many years now , BS Battery has been building a strong international reputation with its full range of powersport batteries , chargers and boosters specifically designed for high performance motorcycles and scooters . The French brand started developing a full range of sealed and ready-to-start lead acid batteries with SLA battery technology in 2014 . Extremely easy to use with no acid handling , SLA and SLA Max batteries have enabled BS Battery to build great relationships with several leading motorcycle manufacturers and has become a Tier- 1 Original Equipment manufacturer to many . " With the arrival of 2021 new
European regulations on sulphuric acid and the ever-increasing limitations governing acid handling and shipping , BS Battery is already able to meet the new needs of the market with our SLA and SLA Max ranges ," says Sebban . The French manufacturer provides more than 80 sealed , ready-to-use and pre-charged motorcycle battery applications to its dealer and distributor network and says it already covers 90 % of motorcycle , ATV , UTV , snowmobile and watercraft applications . " For us , SLA and SLA Max batteries are really the best solution for dealers and end users as they take away the increasingly unpopular complexities of dealing with acid fill technology .
Additionally , in our European warehouse , we ensure the right performance of products as we maintain , test , recharge and control all our batteries in our warehouse before shipping . " By their nature , SLA and SLA Max batteries make the user ' s and distributor ' s life easier . These two battery ranges also offer maximum performance and are a ready-to-use range . They are as maintenance-free as possible , require no acid handling , offer increased power , extended life , extreme vibration resistance and multi-positional fitment . " Compatible with SLA and SLA Max batteries , our BS15 charger optimises lead acid battery power and life with microprocessor control , with no risk of
Mitas extends TERRA FORCE-MX comp range to junior sizes
overcharging . Our mission is to make everything as simple as possible for our customers and for their customers ." www . bs-battery . com
TERRA FORCE-MX left to right : MH , SM , Sand .
Mitas has extended its TERRA FORCE-MX motocross competition tyre range , introduced at the beginning of 2019 , to include junior sizes designed for motorcycles from 50 cc to 85 cc engine displacement . Gustavo Pinto Teixeira , VP Two Wheels and Specialty Tyres , said : " It is really exciting to extend our MX competition range to include all-new junior MX sizes for young riders . With the addition of junior sizes , we are creating a solid foundation for further development of young motocross talents . " We are honoured that 85 cc FIM Junior World Champion 2019 , |
Valerio Lata , won the title on Mitas tyres and we are keen to help young riders on their way to higher MX classes ." The range is available in three versions , each of them for different types of terrain . TERRA FORCE-MX MH tyres seen here are for medium to hard terrain . " The shape and arrangement of knobs provide maximum traction and control , with front tyre knobs delivering straight-line stability , while the rear tyre knobs ensure greater contact with the ground ". TERRA FORCE-MX SM tyres are for soft to medium terrain . " Tapered knobs bite deeply into |
the soft terrain and provide improved acceleration , cornering and braking without losing traction . The tyre has a superb selfcleaning ability thanks to the widely spaced knobs ". TERRA FORCE-MX SAND tyres are for sandy conditions . " The tread design features a semi-paddle construction with spaced knobs to ensure maximum self-cleaning . The large centre rib and |
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aggressive side knobs provide traction . The tread compound is characterised by high hardness and does not soften during the race ". Available only as a rear , it can be combined with the SM front . www . mitas-moto . com |
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