Handguards for Tiger 1200
Australian handguard specialist Barkbusters continues to expand what is already a huge range of model-specific applications for its range of hand and lever protection designs . " We lead the world in hand and lever protection ," says owner Bruce Collins . " Barkbusters is known worldwide for its innovative designs and use of advanced materials to optimise rider safety even under the toughest of conditions . " Now our ever-growing range of modelspecific handguard kits has expanded even further , allowing discerning riders to switch out inferior OEM offerings with the best
Kawasaki Ninja 400 / Z400 clutch kit
The newest addition to the USA made Barnett Clutches & Cables line-up of clutch kits is this Kevlar clutch plate / spring kit for the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 . This kit includes five Kevlar clutch plates and a set of three heavy duty clutch springs . Barnett ’ s proprietary Kevlar friction material has evolved and been a proven product for over 30 years . Each kit is manufactured in-house at the company ' s Ventura , California headquarters , quality hand protection on the market ." Available now , this new model-specific handguard kit includes all the necessary mounting hardware for 2022 and up Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer and Rally Explorers . The full wrap-around aluminium hardware is compatible with all the company ' s two-point handguard designs - Jet , VPS , Storm and Carbon .
BARKBUSTERS Victoria , AUSTRALIA Tel : + 61 242 718 244 info @ barkbusters . net www . barkbusters . net
Athena racing exhaust kit for Yamaha-Minarelli engines
Designed for Yamaha-Minarelli air-cooled vertical big bore engines , this new racing exhaust kit from Vicenza , Italy based Athena is compatible with wellknown models such as MBK Booster , Yamaha BWs and Aprilia SR . Said to deliver " improved torque and acceleration ", it follows on from the success of the Athena 70 cc big bore cylinder kit for Yamaha-Minarelli vertical engines that was launched by the company last year and developed in direct response " to enormous demand from fans ".
" The reaction to the cylinders resulted in our R & D team engineering this new exhaust to handle the increased power . When combined with the cylinder kit , the racing complete exhaust kit ensures the correct pressure inside the exhaust pipe , along with an optimised dynamic flow of the gas expelled , guaranteeing increased torque and acceleration with unprecedented levels of performance . " Manufactured with precise craftsmanship and the utmost attention to detail , it has been created by hand-welding more than 18 high-quality steel
allowing Barnett to maintain strict quality control standards .
BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura , California , USA Tel : 805 642 9435 info @ barnettcables . com www . barnettcables . com
sections with a thickness of 0.8 mm . The Athena exhaust delivers the best possible performance , ensuring maximum durability and resistance to thermal and dynamic stresses . " The structure is capable of resisting the stresses generated by a tuned engine , ensuring that its geometries are maintained . " The Athena exhaust is also equipped with a carbon silencer to guarantee both lightness and maximum durability and it has a bracket crafted from AISI 316 stainless steel , which is laser-cut to ensure accurate and safe installation ".
ATHENA Alonte , ITALY
Tel : + 39 0444 727272 motorsport @ athena . eu www . athena . eu
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