International Dealer News 167 June/July 2022 IDN167 June/July 2022 | Page 52

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Nolan celebrates 50 years with two new full-face helmets for 2022

It was in 1972 that Nolan presented the N01 , the first injection-moulded jet helmet in LEXAN polycarbonate . In 2022 , the company will celebrate 50 years of history and " continues to offer the market helmets that have contributed to the evolution of the sector , with the same passion and innovation that has always defined Nolan ". The Nolan Group says it currently makes 400,000 helmets a year , made entirely in Italy . " Since Lander Nocchi founded the company ( in February 1972 ), Made in Italy excellence has been one of the factors that have made it unique - together with a constant commitment to research and innovation . These are the values that are reflected once again in the 2022 collection , which sees the addition to the range of two new Nolan full-face models in polycarbonate : the N80-8 and the N60-6 . Two helmets that perfectly encompass the know-how gained over these 50 glorious years of history ". The N80-8 is a new Nolan top-of-the-range on-road full-face helmet , the successor to the popular N87 .
N60-6

G . RS racing boot

Italian boot specialist Gaerne ' s newest offering is the G . RS racing boot , suitable for track and street use . The exclusive Gaerne floating system surrounds the ankle , while at the same time " flowing with your natural movement ". The heel cup was designed for maximum strength and further features include a wide shin plate in PU and gear lever protection . On the inside , the G . RS has a breathable lining and a shinbone area with special padding for extra comfort .
" The bold and modern design enhances every detail , from the shell to the air intakes . Thanks to its rich technical characteristics and standard equipment , it is the ideal helmet for any occasion , from urban to the most challenging long journeys ". The N60-6 is the new entry level on-road full-face helmet by Nolan - " characterised by a contemporary and sporty design , its technical features make it suitable for any situation , both in the city and on the motorway . " These two helmets express the attention to detail and the technological development that the Brembate di Sopra based company has honed over the years . N80-8 and N60-6 encompass the progress made by the Nolan Group - both on and off the racetrack . Nolan ' s commitment to the world of competitive sports , with the sponsoring of riders who have reached important milestones , has also made a significant contribution to the development of onroad helmets . N80-8 is one example , as it offers a number of technical characteristics of ' racing ' origin
There is also a side-entry system with an elastic zip panel and Velcro for a customised fit , a non-slip and oil-resistant sole as well as changeable toe sliders .
GAERNE SPA Coste di Maser ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0423 923 169 gaerne @ gaerne . com www . gaerne . com
such as NERS ( Nolan Emergency Release System ) and LPC ( Liner Positioning Control ) - elements that place the N80-8 right at the top-of-the-range ". Nolan says that its R & D translates into success in the balance sheet as well as on the racetrack . As it celebrates its 50th anniversary , the financial statements for 2020 / 2021 show turnover of € 50 m , an increase of + 25 % over the previous year , with an EBITDA of around € 9m . Nolan exports to more than 70 countries worldwide .
NOLAN GROUP Brembate di Sopra ( BG ), ITALY Tel . + 39 035 602111 info @ nolan . it www . nolan . it
N80-8