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WRS windscreens for Ducati Diavel V4
Sport matt black
Italian windscreen specialist WRS has added several new windscreen applications in recent months . Made using high quality DOT626 approved PMMA plexiglass , WRS says its screens are easy to assemble and install using the original fairing mounts and hardware . Seen here for the Ducati Diavel V4 , they are available in dark smoked , matt black or transparent , in Sport
Touring dark smoked style ( 28.5 cm high by 24.5 cm ) " for the bare minimum of coverage and to give the bike an enhanced sporty look - ideal for city riding or short trips ", and Touring style ( 33.5 cm high by 28 cm ) " to eliminate the turbulence on the helmet that is encountered with the stock design and relieve the pressure on the shoulders , making it a great improvement for longer journeys with optimised comfort and an enhanced touring stance ". Install kits are included , with all necessary hardware . Additional recent new applications include the Kawasaki Z 1000 SX ( available in 2017-2020 and the 2021-2023 ' Ninja ' versions ), the 2023 Honda XL 750 Transalp and Suzuki 650 XT V-Strom . " All our windscreens are made following the strictest design standards in terms of safety , materials quality and manufacturing precision to guarantee the maximum possible resistance , transparency , safety and durability ". WRS ' credentials as a screen manufacturer are , literally , ' race bred ' - it is a Technical Partner for Team BMW Motorrad in WSBK and Pramac Ducati in MotoGP among others .
WRS SRL Tavullia ( PU ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0541 1797778 www . wrs . it
Touring transparent
Optimised pistons for Husqvarna , GasGas and KTM 450
Available for late model GasGas , Husqvarna and KTM 450 cc four-stroke models , American specialist Wiseco says that these are its " best KTM 350 and 450 four-stroke piston kits yet - a new-age forged piston design for new-age GasGas , Husqvarna and KTM 450 models . " As one of the front runners in motocross and off-road dirt bikes over recent years , the KTM Group has routinely cranked out technological and performance advancements , optimising power , handling and more . The story is no different for its 2022 and 2023 models , which is why Wiseco has applied its latest piston innovations to develop these new kits through direct testing with KTM 450 cc engines . " We have created fine-tuned performance and leading durability through revised forging and finished piston design with proven development through advanced engineering analysis and in-house dyno testing as well as optimised longevity and performance in varying track and off-road riding conditions ". Features include an updated piston skirt shape and ovality with ArmorGlide skirt coating to improve operational stability . By reducing frictional loss caused by cylinder wall contact , these pistons are said to provide consistent ring seal and power , eliminating premature wear conditions . An updated boxed and strutted design maximises the strength needed for the high-performance nature of KTM and Husqvarna engines without compromising lightweight characteristics . Internal window milling for added weight savings aids in quick revving without sacrificing strength , while lateral gas ports aid in consistent ring seal , compression and power . An accumulator groove reduces pressure build-up below the compression ring to greatly reduce the risk of ' ring flutter '.
Double-broach pin oilers improve wrist pin and small-end lubrication for improved wear . Each 2023 GasGas , Husqvarna and KTM piston kit comes standard with DLC coated wrist pin , premium rings and circlips . " This modern-age piston design for the 2023 KTM + models shares many of the beneficial design elements we achieved through the redevelopment process of our KTM four-stroke pistons . Simulated stress testing , engineering analysis , engine dyno time and multiple prototypes went into achieving our most optimised KTM fourstroke piston yet ". Wiseco products are available to dealers in Europe through selected distributors , including Parts Europe , Hoco Parts , Bihr , Duell and InnTeck in Italy .
RWB EUROPE B . V . Nieuw-Vennep , The Netherlands Tel : + 31 ( 0 ) 252 687713 www . wiseco . com
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