Top-flight range of bags
The seven bags that make up GIVI ' s X-Line family , introduced at EICMA last year and available now , are said to be " very sturdy , expandable and water-resistant , representing a coming-together of technologies , embracing innovative choices in terms of materials , fixing systems and options for mounting on specific motorcycle models ". X-Line shows the technical and aesthetic solutions devised by GIVI over the last two years . During this period , the company " has worked at full throttle on its ' soft ' solutions ", and the company now offers seven different product ranges . The X-Line range comprises three cargo bags , one saddle bag and three tank bags . They all use a blend of high-quality materials ( polyester , TPU and nylon ), have expandable volumes and removable and
waterproof internal bags . Other important aspects include high UV resistance of the external bags , selection of materials that meet REACH standards , reflective inserts and a base in non-slip material , and zip pullers which are suitable for use with a lock . In more detail , the range consists of the XL01 cargo bag , expandable from 15 to 20 l , the XL02 roll-top cargo bag ( 25 to 35 l - can be transformed into a backpack ), the XL03 roll-top cargo bag ( 39 to 52 l - can also be used as a backpack ), the XL04 tanklock tank bag ( 15 to 20 l ), the XL05 tanklock tank bag ( 15 to 18 l ), the XL06 universal tanklock
AFAM MX6 chain - " the strongest link " tank bag ( 15 to 20 l ) and the XL07 saddle bag ( 9 to 12 l ).
GIVI S . P . A . Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 358 1253 info @ givi . it www . givimoto . it
AFAM has launched a new MX6 chain - " a stronger and aesthetically refined chain that succeeds the MX5 and sets new standards on the market ". AFAM has been known and recognised for more than 40 years for its power transmission expertise , renowned for high levels of precision manufacturing and quality materials . The evolution of the brand ' s product range has followed in-step with the increasing demands that motorcycle designs and power make on the materials and components that are needed to " get the power down ". " AFAM chains and sprockets withstand extreme use and have minimum wear because of the special treatments we use and the very tight tolerances with which all our components are manufactured . " There is no doubt that the most demanding use for motorcycle transmissions is in the off-road segment . After the super light steel sprocket ( SLK ) and the reinforced HDK sprocket , AFAM is now proud to introduce its new chain : the MX6 . " AFAM has greatly improved the aesthetics and the technical aspects by increasing the push-out force between the pin and the outer plate - as well as the strength between the bush and the inner plate , which allows to keep an optimal flexibility of the chain . " We have increased the fatigue strength by at least 25 % compared to our MX5 chain , and the result is a chain that is not only able to compete with the best
MX chains available on the market , but to set new standards in terms of durability and wear ". The MX6 chain is available in a choice of two finishes - gold inner plate / gold outer plate , and chromed interior plates / black exterior plates .
DC-AFAM Nazareth , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 9 243 7390 service @ afam . com www . afam . com
Plug & play solution by BS Battery
The first manufacturer to develop a complete alternative solution to conventional and maintenance-free batteries , French company BS Battery is " leading the market with more than 80 types of sealed , activated and ready-to-use batteries
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- that ' s the BS Battery ' Plug and Play ' solution ". " Designed to make life easier for users , dealers and distributors , the ' Plug and Play ' solution takes away all the unpopular complexities of dealing with acid - BS SLA batteries are 100 % safe to use and work with ," says BS Battery General Manager Benjamin Sebban . " To ensure the optimal lifetime and performance of BS SLA batteries , our European Logistics Centre daily maintains , tests , recharges and controls all batteries before shipping . Compatible with SLA , SLA Max and Lithium batteries , our smart BS chargers - BS10 and BS30 - run safely , precisely and powerfully 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . " They are designed with a patented microprocessor that can optimise lead acid and lithium battery power and durability . We can also provide our dealers with our new BK20 - an automatic bank charger , so that they can build their own charging room ." Monitoring the market regulations closely ( ref . to EU 2021 acid handling ), Benjamin says that the BS Battery product team is " working to provide the most innovative solutions for our 80-country worldwide network . We are also accelerating our commitment to upgrade all dry and maintenance-free battery ranges to SLA and SLA Max ready-to-use technology simply because they are safer , stronger and more powerful ." BS Battery just released a complete range of 6V batteries in SLA version that would be ideal for restoration of older bikes and classic vehicles .
BS BATTERY SAS Paris , FRANCE Tel : +( 33 ) 1 83 62 45 60 sales @ bs-battery . com www . bs-battery . com www . idnmag . com