Regina passes on lower 525 / 520 Z-Ring HPE chain pricing advantage
Premier ' JT5 ' and ' Typhoon '
' JT5 '
Historic Cernusco Lombardone ( LC ), Italy based chain maker Regina has further expanded the range of application coverage for its revolutionary HPE range of maintenance-free chains , adding a 520 application kit . Having first unveiled its innovative Z-Ring High Performance Endurance HPE chain in September 2020 , the company has capitalised on the success achieved in the past two years with its 525 series chain for high displacement motorcycles . Three months ago , Regina announced that it had extended the range to also include 520 chains and has now confirmed immediate availability . The addition of a mid-displacement application 520 Z-Ring High Performance Endurance ( HPE ) range application list means that the world ' s first maintenance-free chain offers dealers a two-chain HPE programme , together representing access to some 85 % of available sales . The new 520 Regina HPE chain contains all the unique and successful features of its bigger sister . Among the most important is the Tetrahedral
Ninja 400 / Z400 clutch kit
The newest addition to Barnett ' s line-up of replacement upgrade clutch kits is a Kevlar clutch plate / spring kit for the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and Z400 . The kit includes five Kevlar clutch plates and a set of three heavy-duty clutch springs . Barnett ’ s award-winning proprietary Kevlar friction material has evolved and been a proven product for over 30 years . Each kit is manufactured in-house at its Ventura , California factory , allowing Barnett to maintain strict quality control standards to produce robust , precision clutch upgrades that deliver reliability and durability with performance that exceeds OE specifications .
Amorphous Carbon ( ta-C ) coating developed by Regina technicians and applied to the surfaces of the chain bushes and rollers . This guarantees resistance , smoothness and , above all , allows elimination of the periodic relubrication carried out by the rider every 500 km . An exclusive feature that , in addition to increasing its efficiency and duration , minimises the environmental impact produced by splashes of lubricant while riding . What ' s more , due to the critical mass of production volumes achieved in recent years with the HPE 525 chain , Regina has managed to develop economies of scale that have allowed the Italian company to reduce the production costs of these chains . Paolo Garbagnati , CEO of Regina , stated : " This is a competitive advantage that we wanted to share with the market , making the entire HPE range much more accessible to all users and enthusiasts through sales price reduction - despite the increased energy and raw material costs at this difficult time ."
REGINA Cernusco Lombardone ( LC ), ITALY Tel : + 39 039 9980 1 sales @ reginachain . net www . racing . reginachain . net
BARNETT CLUTCHES & CABLES Ventura , California , USA Tel : 805 642 9435 info @ barnettcables . com www . barnettcables . com
Originally founded in California in 1956 , Italian helmet brand Premier has added to its range for 2023 , with new styles including the Pinlock-ready ' JT5 ' and ' Typhoon '. The JT5 is an entirely new project for 2023 and described as " a comfortable and practical jet helmet designed for the city , that is the ideal choice for those looking for a helmet to use in everyday life without sacrificing elegance ". Made in an Aramid epoxy resin shell ( offered in carbon or in black , matt grey and glossy white ), it is equipped with a double visor - the main one is in transparent polycarbonate with anti-scratch treatment and completely covers the face ; the dark inner visor works like sunglasses and is activated by a lever that once raised disappears inside the shell . The shape of the JT5 is derived from that of a fullface helmet and is equipped with a full-face derived ventilation system - two air intakes on the top of the shell and an extractor on the back . Featuring a wide field of vision , there are two sizes of polycarbonate outer shell , a variable density EPS inner shell and Bluetooth-ready , removable and washable sanitised hypoallergenic liner . ECE 22 / 06 homologated . A ' price-point ' thermoplastic shell full-face for touring use or as a valid alternate for the urban user , ' Typhoon ' is described as having a comfortable ergonomic interior and wide field of vision , with scratch-resistant polycarbonate visor and special locking system . Additional features include a dark concealed inner visor that allows optimal riding in all weather and light conditions . A Pinlock lens is included in the price and a comprehensive ventilation system consists of four elements - a large air intake on the front and one on the chin guard , plus two extractors at the back . An " Advanced Padding System " kit is included in the package to allow riders to customise the interior fit .
' Typhoon '
PREMIER HELMETS Gallicano / Lucca , ITALY Tel : + 39 0583 730 310 info @ premier . it www . premier . it
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