QD ' Power Gun ' for Multistrada 950
New compounds for road , sport and track ; updated off-road pads
Italian specialist manufacturer QD Exhaust has developed an application in its popular ' Power Gun ' Euro 4 homologated slip-on line for the 950 cc Ducati Multistrada . Manufactured in stainless steel with brushed finish and with Ergal ( aluminium zinc alloy ) end caps with GP style ' Hex ' spark grids , the unique ' Power Gun ' design features a Teflon based coating and is backed by a 30-month warranty . The exhaust system mounts on the original catalyst and weighs less than the stock exhaust at 2.0 kg for a + 1.1 hp power gain and maximum design bragging rights ! Also seen here for the 1260 Multistrada , the QD ' Gunshot ' uses the first part of the stock manifold and has a 2 into 1 into 2 layout with 52 / 63 / 53 mm diameter . The mufflers are from the QD ' Gunshot ' series with titanium silencers and thermoinjected magnesium end caps . The weight is 6.5 kg and the power gain is + 5 / 7 hp at the mid-range ; the system is street legal with Euro 4 certification with catalyst and removable dB killer . The electronic exhaust servo eliminator is provided to avoid the error code on the dash . QD has developed its own tuning module ( QD ECU Tuning ), and recommends using tuning maps developed using its own dyno bench .
QD EXHAUST Vercelli ( VC ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0161 805666 info @ qdexhaust . it www . qdexhaust . it
950 cc Multistrada
As one of the largest manufacturers of brake pads in the world with class leading R & D capabilities , SBS has introduced two new programmes for 2021 - a brand-new brake pad with increased braking power for road , sport and track use , and an updated compound for off-road use . Featuring an " innovative new sintered compound specially developed for combined road , sport and track use , the new RST brake pad range fits the standard brake systems of high-performance bikes - either used for track riding or as a brake upgrade for sporty road use . In fitment and application terms , the RST range is a straight replacement for SBS ' popular RS pads range - but with " increased braking power and even better brake feel and control . Riders just have to be aware of a slightly increased bedding-in time compared to RS pads due to the increased durability ". The new RST brake pads include NRS hooks at the back plate securing an indestructible mechanical bonding . CSO Christel Munk Pedersen explains : " The inclusion of the NUCAP Retention System ( NRS ) is part of our commitment to going towards 100 % NRS Safe in our whole product programme . It is the most advanced mechanical attachment technology with a zero-failure rate – just where we want to be ." The new RST range has been approved according to ECE R90 , which is required for all replacement street brake pads throughout the European Union and in non-European countries that have adopted ECE regulations . For off-road competition use , the upgraded RSI compound handles extreme heat . Tested for several years and developed with professional MX-GP rider Shaun Simpson , who says : " Braking is such an important part of racing off-road . I like to be in touch with the brakes and I ride a bit on the rear brakes , so it puts a lot of pressure into the system and the heat generated is just unbelievable . SBS has managed to handle this perfectly and I feel great on track using the upgraded RSI ." The RSI product range is a performance upgrade choice of MX-GP world championship , MX-GP and
RST programme - brake pads with increased braking power for road , sport and track use .
MX2 teams and riders . It is a sintered compound formulated for high thermal stability , powerful and predictable fade-free performance . CSO Christel Munk Pedersen says : " The upgraded SBS off-road compound is dedicated to riders who ride professionally or in dry conditions . This upgrade is another part of our commitment to going towards 100 % NRS Safe in our whole product programme ." NUCAP CEO Montu Khokhar comments : " The braking environment demands components that are capable of standing up to its violent vibration as well as incredible heating and cooling fluctuations . NRS Safe attachment is a mechanism that does not fail ." The SBS off-road programme also includes the SI compound for hobby use and the PSI for ATVs / UTVs . SBS has a model-lookup-widget and a compound selector at sbsbrakes . com .
SBS FRICTION Svendborg , DENMARK Tel : + 45 63 21 15 15 sbs @ sbs . dk www . sbs . dk
1260 cc Multistrada
For off-road competition use , the upgraded RSI compound handles extreme heat .
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