Vertex Pistons - ' Race Evolution ' for 2-stroke off-road
In addition to the multi-championship-winning GP- Racer ' s Choice pistons , Italian specialist Vertex offers ' Race Evolution ' high-performance pistons for the 2- stroke off-road market - with the line updated for 2022 motocross and enduro models . Developed in the championships , including the MX World Championship , and in collaboration with many of the world ' s leading race teams , these pistons are designed with reduced top land 0.8 mm special ring , special MoS2 coating featured by specific pockets to facilitate cylinder / piston smoothness and a dedicated racing profile . In addition to its GP-Racer ' s Choice pistons , its range of 4-stroke off-road pistons includes hi-tech Replica , High Compression and Big Bore pistons with a molybdenum disulfide coating to enhance smoothness and wear resistance . " Each application has model-specific features that guarantee a perfect replacement for standard OE pistons with an excellent quality / price ratio . An increase in the compression ratio improves power and torque and an increase in displacement greatly improves performance ."
The off-road 4-stroke Vertex pistons range has been updated to include the cross , enduro and Supermotard 2022 models and are also available for Beta enduro motorcycles in the 350 / 390 / 430 / 480 RR versions , for the whole KTM , Husqvarna and GasGas range , as well as for Honda CRF 250 / 450 , Kawasaki KX 250 / 450 F , Yamaha YZ 250 / 450 F and Suzuki RM-Z 250 / 450 . Also seen here , Vertex top-end piston kits are renowned for engine maintenance , OE replacement or performance upgrade with all the parts needed to upgrade and renew engine performance and service life " at a very affordable cost ". The kits include the piston ( Replica / Race / Race Evolution in the versions for 2-stroke motorcycles and Replica / High Compression / GP-Racer ' s Choice in the versions for 4-stroke motorcycles ), rings , wrist pin , circlips , top-end gaskets and wrist pin bearing ( in the versions for 2-stroke motorcycles ). Vertex additionally offers a replacement cam chain for free in the 4-stroke kits and a 10 % kit discount compared to the individual 2-stroke component costs . These top-end kits have been updated to include the 2022 models .
VERTEX PISTONS / VP ITALY S . R . L . Reggio Emilia , ITALY Tel : + 39 0522 918888 info @ vertexpistons . com www . vertexpistons . com
GIVI full-face MX helmet
With the 60.1 full-face MX helmet , GIVI " challenges itself in the MX segment and targets a younger audience ". Available in ' Fresh ' and ' Invert ' versions , the off-road helmet " has been thoroughly tested in the field and has new ECE 22-06 certification . " Derived from the special carbon version that GIVI created for rider Simone Cristini , the newly crowned Italian Enduro champion in the 250 4T Junior category , the 60.1 harnesses the company ' s racing experience to offer a technopolymer shell and a multi-coloured aesthetic that is right on trend and sure to appeal to off-road enthusiasts ". There are a total of ten versions , all in bold colours , with combinations available to coordinate with the official colours of any of the off-road motorcycle manufacturers . The 60.1 is said to be state-of-the-art in terms of its construction and has achieved ECE 22R06 certification . The peak can be adjusted , while the interior hypoallergenic material can be removed
( with part of the fabric matching the shell ). Fastening is by double " D " ring and other features include front air vents , two at the top and one on the chin guard , a rear extractor and a nose guard . The weight of the helmet is 1,390 g +/ - 50 g .
Koso RX3 unlimited 10,000 rpm max TFT multifunction meter
Koso Europe says that " thanks to popular demand , the Koso RX3 unlimited TFT multifunction meter is now available with a new 10,000 rpm max . display ". " The architecture remains the same - a brightly coloured 3.5 " TFT LCD display in a modern design , but with a brand-new userfriendly interface . The background can be personalised by choosing from five different colours and the brightness setting guarantees the readability of the display - day and night . " Compact , lightweight , easy to handle and ideally suited for use on motorcycles , trikes or scooters , the ergonomics of the RX3 improve the quality of every trip - functions such as speedometer , tachometer , odometer , gear indicator , target distance or target speed provide all the important information needed during the ride ".
KOSO EUROPE St . Wendel , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 6851 978720 info @ kosoeurope . com www . kosoeurope . com
GIVI S . P . A . Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 358 1253 info @ givi . it www . givimoto . it
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