Supersprox : Fortunate to be based to the west of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv , the war with Russia has nonetheless made life difficult for the leading sprocket manufacturer . General Manager DJ Maughfling told IDN that the emergency had forced the factory to embrace changes and improvements in workflow and engineering processes between its three factories , and that the recent issues surrounding electricity supply interruptions will not have stopped the company still achieving remarkable production numbers and growth in 2022 ; www . supersprox . com
Motoz : Now available to dealers in Europe through Parts Europe and once referred to as " the craft beer of specialised enduro , desert , adventure , hybrid and MX tyres ", the Motoz brand reputation for superior construction , grip and durability has now arrived in the ADV segment with its new Tractionator DualVentures . Owner Bruce Collins told IDN that they are " technically stronger than many other adventure tyres , with a deeper tread and distanceproven compound specifically formulated to cater for a wide variety of conditions " and that they are now offered with a reversible tread pattern to increase longevity ; www . motoz . com . au
Kappa : Recent additions to the Kappamoto portfolio include a range of soft bags designed specifically for the Vespa Piaggio . Initially the collection will include three models in two styles featuring soft materials and ergonomic and contoured styling . " They will adapt perfectly to the frame and available spaces of the scooter , including the tunnel spaces , with an ' Urban ' aesthetic that combines impressive technical features , including reflective details and fixing systems that use straps or magnets "; www . kappamoto . com
Wind Trading : Founded in 1983 by Giandomenico ' John ' Boni and Lino Bambini , from WRP ( Works Racing Parts ) brand street and off-road brake pads , tapered design Taper X and Pro Bar handlebars to feature-rich Ravenna Motorcycle Fashion " premium budget " riding apparel and its famous W2 brand boots , the Italian manufacturer ' s brands are among the most popular brand programmes in Europe ; wrpracing . com , www . ravenna-moto . com , www . w2boots . com , www . windtrading . it
LeoVince : Italian exhaust specialist LeoVince describes its new LV Corsa Titanium as the " maximum expression of racing technology brought to the road . We developed it in collaboration with the best teams in the world championships , to give riders the same racetrack sensation in every corner of their daily ride . The shape is inspired by the same exhausts we manufacture for our race teams - simple , compact and essential . We chose Grade 1 titanium for the sleeve for reduced weight and improved performance - with specialised welders used for the hand TIG welds in order to guarantee quality and durability ". Also available as an AISI 304 stainless steel ' Black Edition ' and in a double layer of 2x2 twill pre-preg carbon fibre that has been specifically developed to resist high temperatures ; www . leovince . com
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