MIVV - Aprilia RS 660
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year , Italian exhaust specialist MIVV ( Metal Industria Val Vibrata ) started manufacturing motorcycle exhausts in the early 1990s and the secrets to its success in this highly competitive market in the 30 years has been the focus on high standards of manufacturing and materials , research and design and race support . One of the most recent models to get the ' MIVV treatment ' has been the ' 20- ' 21 Aprilia RS 660 . The
X-M1 well received RSV4 devised lightweight twin has racing DNA and , in street bike terms , marks quite a departure for Aprilia , but has been getting excellent reviews and is selling well . MIVV has a range of complete systems available including ' Delta Race ' carbon and stainless steel options , the ' Mk 3 ' in carbon and the new X-M1 . New for 2021 and available for the RS 660 as a carbon racing and as a Euro 5 compliant full steel street system , the X-M1 line is designed for high performance models and rounds off its extensive range of street legal naked and Supersport bike products . MIVV says the X-M1 " enhances the commitment of our brand to achieving the perfect balance between materials , styling and performance ". The MIVV range was missing a short conical design of the kind currently being used on bikes competing in the top world championships ( in MotoGP and , more specifically , in Moto2 ), and the X-M1 is designed to fill that void . The X-M1 is additionally available for models such as the Yamaha MT-09 from 2013 and up ; the Ducati
Hypermotard 950 from 2019 and up ; BMW F900R / XR from 2020 and up ; BMW S 1000 R from 2017 and RR / 2019 and up ; plus assorted KTM Duke models .
MIVV S . P . A . Sant ' Omero ( TE ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0861 8120237 moto @ mivv . it www . mivv . com
' Delta Race ' carbon
Multilayer back protector
The HPB04 central back armour is a new multilayer back protector by Hevik , made from 90 % NBR and 10 % EVA200 . It is compatible with jackets in Hevik ' s 2021 range ( including the Light collection ) and features a multilayer memory foam structure . Each layer can slide individually in all directions , distributing the shock and limiting the impact energy transmitted to the spine and back . It features " breathability , lightness and flexibility " while maintaining optimum shock absorption . " A compact design ,
combined with the choice of materials , makes the HPB04 particularly discreet once inserted in the jacket ' s back pocket , without compromising comfort and freedom of movement when riding ". Ventilation is by the holes distributed over the entire surface , allowing air to circulate . HPB04 has Level 2 CE CB certification according to EN 1621-2:2014 ( central back protection ), the highest level according to European standards . It is available in three sizes ( S / M for ladies ), with a length of between 44 and 52 cm and in black with bright fluorescent orange details .
HEVIK Brescia ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 268 0374 info @ hevik . com www . hevik . com