Italian suspension specialist Matris has a great upgrade for conventional , non-adjustable front forks - the Matris F15K , a hydraulic cartridge kit to update and improve them . Fully precision CNC-machined in lightweight aluminium alloy with oxidation surface treatment for better durability , reduced friction and smooth operation , the F15K was first introduced to the market in 2015 and has been refined ever since - " it represents one of our best selling products ," coowner Alberto Turcato told IDN . " Designed to upgrade the standard and conventional forks seen on a lot of European and Japanese motorcycle models , the 20 mm diameter
Ermax for Z 650 RS
Founded in Marseille in 1978 by Roger Sabater , in 43 years Roger has grown his Ermax business from a 50 m2 workshop into a 6,000 m2 factory employing some 24 people . Ermax sells its products in France through some 1,450 dealers and distributes worldwide to more than 50 parts and accessory importers . Roger ' s company specialises in aluminium and plastic thermoformed parts for motorcycles and scooters and is noted for being ' quick to market ' with designs and applications for most of the newly introduced best-selling models from the most popular manufacturers in Italy , Japan , Taiwan , Thailand , Spain , France and China . The high-tech Ermax design team and research department is well known for its understanding of material properties and riding ergonomics and that has resulted in a
F15K simply drops-in to replace the internals of the original forks . " It is a true ' plug and play ' design that does not require modification to the original fork - so it is a 100 % fully reversible upgrade . Easy to install and to adjust ( all the adjuster units are on the top of the fork cap ), the F15K is an asymmetric kit - compression in one side , rebound in the other one , preload on both sides . " Thanks to Matris ' ' quad valve system ', the kit allows a fully hydraulic adjustment and setting , avoiding any internal cavitation ( air pockets ) during use . Every F15K application is model-specific , and the spring rate can be customised in relation to the driver weight and luggage load ."
product range that combines quality , ergonomics and riding comfort with aerodynamics , durability and strength . Since his start in business , Roger has seen race team support as an important credential , and down the years , Ermax designs have featured on world championship-winning bikes in disciplines such as MotoGP , Endurance , SBK and others . In 2019 , Ermax became an official supplier of KTM Redbull Tech3 MotoGP and Moto2 , Moto3 CIP KTM and WSS Yamaha GMT 94 . Best known for the huge range of screens , seen here are new product applications for the 2022 Kawasaki Z 650 RS , including a choice of nose fairings - Café Racer style or with matching air filter , light black screen and mounting kit , 29 cm ' Nasty ' sport screen ( available in nine colours ), ABS rear hugger and two-part aluminium chain guard , two-part belly pan with aluminium
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plates , cooling air scoops and bolt-on , modification-free stock replacement aluminium licence plate with indicator holders and four LEDs .
ERMAX Roquefort La Bedoule , FRANCE Tel : + 33 04 42 73 67 91 accueil @ ermax . fr www . ermax . com