Available in two versions and certified to the new European ECE 22-06 standard , the KV56 technically advanced , triple shell full-face thermoplastic helmet has a removable interior lining and an efficient ventilation system and " impressive technical and aesthetic details , available in a wide range of sizes and unisex ". Versatile and bold , it comes in two versions : solid colour ( the basic version ) and Graphic Neon , featuring sophisticated and ultra-modern graphic elements . Up close the lines resemble a bright web , a laser beam that extends across the shell , with glossy and matt finishes and vivid contrasting or tone-on-tone colours , and almost iridescent shades . Standard equipment includes a nose guard and wind deflector , anti-scratch visor suitable for a
Pinlock lens , an inner sun visor and a micrometric strap fastening . The removable and washable interior lining enhances comfort , as does the efficient ventilation system with two front air vents ( one upper and one on the chin guard ) and two rear extractors . The weight is 1,490 g +/ - 50 g and colours include matt black , matt titanium , white ( solid colours ) and matt black / red , matt black , matt black / pink , black / blue , grey / yellow and white / red ( Graphic Neon ).
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More 4-stroke off-road pistons We wrote about Italian specialist Vertex Pistons ' GP- Racer ' s piston in the last edition of International Dealer News . The range of 4-stroke off-road pistons is completed by the hi-tech Replica , High Compression and Big Bore models , all with a molybdenum disulfide coating to enhance smoothness and wear resistance - each equipped with their own and specific features that respectively guarantee a perfect replacement of standard pistons with an excellent quality / price ratio , an increase in the compression ratio , which improves power and torque , and an increase in displacement , which greatly improves performances . Vertex Pistons also offers the off-road market a range of high-performance pistons for 2-stroke motorcycles - its ' Race Evolution ' series pistons .
specific pockets to facilitate cylinder / piston smoothness , and a dedicated racing profile . Alongside the Race Evolution range there ' s the Vertex Replica line " which is an excellent alternative to the respective standard pistons - an excellent compromise between performance and durability ," said Lina .
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Race Evolution series pistons
Developed in many of the leading race series , including the world championships , in collaboration with numerous and winning motocross and enduro teams , Vertex pistons stand out from other piston product lines due to their reduced top land , an 0.8 mm special ring , special MoS2 coating , featuring
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Extended to the best-selling 2023 motorcycle models , and now also available for the Sherco SE 250R ' 17 > ' 23 and SE 300R ' 16 > 23 ', their main properties are the use of gravity casting from aluminium alloy with high silicon content , the T5 or T6 heat treatment reclamation cycle , and the highquality Japanese made components Vertex uses that are interchangeable with the original products .
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