National Cycle : The Maywood , Illinois screen manufacturer ' s recent additions include VStream + windscreens for the ' 13- ' 18 Honda CB500F that have been reengineered for ' 19- ' 22 models . The "+" means these windscreens include a custom mounting bracket specifically designed and engineered for this model bike . Its origami-like folded construction decreases mass and weight while adding steel ' s strength and rigidity . " Three sizes mean there is a perfectly sized windscreen for almost every rider ," says International Sales Manager Paul Gomez . " All will offer improved wind protection and riding comfort compared to other aftermarket windscreens ." VStream gets its name from its unique patented shape . The advanced " V " profile and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the rider ' s helmet , resulting in a peaceful , quieter riding environment . Made from tough Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate , this high-quality material , along with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques , provides outstanding clarity , impact strength and scratch resistance " unmatched by any windscreen maker worldwide ". It is ten times more abrasion-resistant than FMR hardcoated polycarbonate , and 30 times more than windscreens made from commonly used acrylic or ' aircraft plastic '; www . nationalcycle . com
SBS Friction : The leading Danish brake pad manufacturer has been on a mission to turn motorcycle brake pads into being among the most environmentally responsible production possible and its new ECE R90 formulations will mark the final stage in a " Better Brakes " transition that will see production at its Svendborg , Denmark factory achieve carbon neutral production by 2025 . The transition means that SBS will be removing and replacing raw materials such as copper , nickel ( for sintered pads ) and antimony ( for ceramic pads ) from greater than 95 % of production . The transition of products will be made in stages , starting with its ceramic compound and the sinter front , rear and off-road . To gain the most impact , the transition is prioritised in terms of market size and implementation speed ; www . sbsbrakes . com
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