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Triumph suspension upgrades

Street Triple 765R-RS
Italian suspension specialist Matris has updated its product offers for current Triumph models , specifically for the Triumph " modern classics ", the 2020 Street Twin 900 and Street Scrambler 900 , and also offers some new model-specific applications for the MY2020 sport-naked Street Triple 765R-RS . Based near Vicenza , the company manufactures a complete range of front fork hydraulic cartridge kits that allow full adjustment in compression , rebound and preload . The " quad valve " Matris fork kits , as usually , are plug and play , do not require any modification to the original forks and are 100 % reversible . Also available is a complete range of rear twin sets for the classic bikes and monoshocks for the sportnaked . Matris rear shocks have adjustable compression , rebound , ride height and spring preload with precision settings to allow the rider to dial in the best comfort and handling for their riding style and needs . To further improve performance , handling and safety , Matris SDK and SDR steering damper options are well known for their quality , stability and the control they give .
MATRIS S . R . L . Camisano Vicentino ( VI ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0444 411636 info @ matrisdampers . com www . matrisdampers . com
2020 Street Twin 900

Airoh ' Strycker '

Italian helmet manufacturer Airoh ( Locatelli Spa ) has released a new off-roader , the ' Strycker ', with a three-size HPC outer shell " to ensure the best possible fit ". Features include anti-allergenic , breathable and fully removable inner lining equipped with AEFR ( Airoh Emergency Fast Release ) and the company ' s " revolutionary " AMS2 ( Airoh Multi-action Safety System ). This allows the management , channelling and reduction of the energy generated in angular impacts - statistically by far the most common kind of helmet impact . The state-of-the-art ventilation system features five air vents and two rear extractors , developed in response to the aerodynamic testing and development of the helmet shell shape . This has been a big year for the Airoh brand in race terms , with Locatelli being a big supporter of racing right from its beginnings - especially of emerging riders . Angela Locatelli told IDN : " From the beginning there was the will to get involved and help riders share our values , improving talent and , above all , supporting and sharing the real core passion for the sport . " Our goal was and remains to contribute to help racers realise their dream . For this reason , we especially try to help the
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youngest , those who are taking their first steps in the world of competitions , to support and encourage them in achieving their objective , to make them become tomorrow ’ s champions ." One such has been Airoh ' s support of rookie Andrea Locatelli , who took this year ' s World SSP Championship by a spectacular margin on the Bardahl Evan Bros . Yamaha YZF R6 . In 2020 he won all but one race , and even then , it was only the weather that stopped him . He wrapped the title race up with some four races to go . This year saw Airoh conquer no less than eight world titles in total - reaching 103 world titles in just 23 years . " Our first world title was achieved in 2005 with a young Antonio Cairoli in MX2 class , from there , every year we have added to our prize list , collaborating with great riders and great people . To pass 100 world titles in such a short time is really incredible - but we are not going to stop there . We will continue to support the champions of today and tomorrow ."
LOCATELLI S . P . A . Almenno San Bartolomeo ( BG ), ITALY Tel : + 39 035 553101 info @ airoh . com www . airoh . com
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