Zard : Having commissioned its new in-house R & D Centre this summer , recent new products include a 2:1 full kit for the Aprilia RS660 twin ; a hp and torque boosting slip-on for the 850 cc Moto Guzzi V7 , and having always been recognised for the historic brand bond with Triumph riders , the latest additions for ' Hinckley ' Triumph models include a 3:1 full kit for the Trident 660 last year and slip-on and 4.5 kg SP full system options for the Thruxton RS ; www . zardexhaust . com
Polisport : A year on from its announcement of expansion into the street product space , the Portuguese off-road " Performance Plastics " specialist has started building its parallel distribution and dealer networks and focused its initial street products focus to ADV , Trails and Naked bikes , with a big play for a share of the protectors market , especially engine protectors for Kawasaki , Yamaha and Honda models . The goal is to increase its range offering to include more products , developed for a larger number of brands / models ; www . polisport . com
Gates Carbon Drive : Its new Moto X5 belt is a significant addition to the Gates Carbon Drive portfolio , offering " the same core belt drive benefits of clean , quiet , smooth , strong , but with even quieter performance than its predecessors ". Gates says it achieved this breakthrough in belt technology through the combination of a high-stiffness , long-lasting synthetic compound with Gates ' long-proven carbon fibre cord reinforcement . " The combination not only provides durability and strength , but it also results in the quietest carbon drive belt yet . Independent lab testing by AVL combined with Gates internal testing shows Moto X5 is up to 15 decibels quieter than chain over a range of vehicle speeds . Additionally , throughout the life of the vehicle and under normal operating and maintenance conditions , Moto X5 is more energy efficient than chain , which can lead to improved vehicle range , a critical factor on electric vehicle applications ". Gates says that the Carbon Drive Moto X5 product line is designed specifically for mid-motor sit-down electric scooters and motorcycles typically found in commuting applications in the rapidly evolving Asian market "; www . gatescarbondrive . com
Kellermann : Seen here on Italian distributor SGR ' s booth ( Società Generale Ricambi ), recent new products from Aachen , Germany based manufacturer Kellermann include its award-winning ' Jetstream ' 3-in-1 rear , brake and sequential lighting turn signal combo . " Integrating elements from aviation design - the shape of a wing with an integrated jet engine - the distinctively and shapely designed Jetstream is a guaranteed eye-catcher both for its looks and for its power ". LED design expert Guido Kellermann told IDN : " Our new premium Kellermann Jetstream is probably the most spectacular motorcycle indicator ever built ," and one of Europe ' s leading custom parts and accessory distributors described it simply as " probably the best combination taillight ever conceived "; www . kellermann-online . com
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GIVI : Recent new products include the latest evolution of the GIVI Trekker Outback EVO aluminium cases . " Design updates go far beyond a mere restyling . There are 16 dedicated moulds , changes to components , load capacities , technical components , and , for the first time , a contoured shape side case . Notched , rounded , flared - basically the bottom of the side case is split into two levels . It ' s the perfect solution for ADV models with a high exhaust on the right side such as the BMW GS and H-D Pan America "; www . givimoto . com www . idnmag . com