Driven by function
In recent editions of IDN we showcased a selection of parts and accessories available from Luxembourg based manufacturer Gilles Tooling for Yamaha models - from the all-conquering Ténéré 700 to the popular and versatile Tracer 700 . Seen here is a selection of the parts available for Ducati ' s V4 Streetfighter - possibly the best looking and certainly the best performing sports naked on the planet . The Streetfighter is the result of what Ducati calls the " Fight Formula ": the Panigale V4 stripped of the fairings , with a high and wide handlebar , powered by a 1,100 cc Desmosedici Stradale delivering 208 hp and weighing in at just 178 kg - more like a " Light Fight Formula "! Immediately successful , Ducati ' s take on the Streetfighter ethos is a distinctly contemporary and high-tech one , and for 2021 a new V4 S in ' Dark Stealth ' ( i . e . black ) colour scheme is added to the gloriously traditional Ducati red - with the V4 engine now getting a Euro 5 makeover . As masters of ergonomics and precision engineers to some of the finest race teams in the paddock , Gilles , quite rightly , thought its duty was to turn its gaze towards the Streetfighter and give it the Gilles treatment . Who says the best can ' t be even better ? This is just a selection of the parts designs available from Gilles for the Ducati Streetfighter . You can see the full range for this and all the leading models Gilles has products for , as well as a wide range of universal parts and accessory options , on the Gilles Tooling website , where regular updates are posted as the company ' s engineers turn their attention to other popular models throughout the year .
Race cover kit
precision and response , and the lever is foldable . Coloured inserts on the lever ends can be exchanged as required .
New generation rearsets
but make a massive design change . This " wingless " kit allows the original winglets to be removed for a completely different look .
Shield brake lever guard
These Gilles race covers for the V4 Streetfighter cover the pillion footpegs and licence plate bracket mounting points . " The function is always an important detail , as well as the look - our racing covers look great but , importantly , protect open mounting points against dirt and moisture ".
Maximum performance clutch lever
A simple design and optimum handle length and shape for all applications . Double ball bearings instead of plain bearing bushings deliver superior
Gilles ' new MUE2 rearsets are a completely new generation that " combine futuristic design with the highest quality and simplified adjustability of the footrest . The conversion to GP shifting style works by a simple swap of the gear lever arm , brake and shift levers come with double ball bearings for perfect ' play-free ' lever function . Black anodised with colour-contrasting adjusters , precision manufacturing and ergonomic design mean easier adjustability of the footrest position - using a combination of sliding and rotating single-point adjustment ( five positions by sliding , four by rotation ). The conversion to reverse switching is simply by turning the switch arm ; the system is equipped with foldable notches ; carbon heel guards ship with the controls ".
Want to go wingless ?
Then these easy to install little parts may be small
Mandatory for racing , lever guards are a massive safety enhancement . The main body of the shield brake lever guard is CNC-machined from high-end billet aluminium - the protector is made of resistant plastic . The combination of materials means a robust , stable product , but with the flexibility needed to absorb and deflect impact .
GILLES TOOLING GmbH Grevenmacher , LUXEMBOURG Tel : + 352 2678931 info @ gillestooling . com www . gillestooling . com
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