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Newfren : Turin based Newfren says it anticipates announcement of new brake discs as a result of a series of projects and R & D programmes . Brand Manager Elisabetta Quadrini said that " being chosen by Fantic Motor , Ducati , Honda and other OEMs marked an important step for Newfren , which is now not only recognised as a historic manufacturer of aftermarket brake discs [ Newfren was founded in the late 1950s ], but is also now known as a centre of engineering and production excellence for original equipment ." Newfren ' s 2024 MX and Enduro Black Editions will be on the market with a kit of special parts that will include Newfren 270 mm front brake disc and 245 mm rear brake disc in solid or slotted versions . Its Rally XE 450 Dakar is equipped with a 300 mm Newfren front brake disc and 245 mm rear Newfren brake disc ; plus , all Fantic race bikes are equipped with Newfren brake discs and pads ; www . newfren . com
SGR Europa ( Società Generale Ricambi ): With its subsidiaries in France ( Moraco ), Germany ( Langenscheidt ) and Spain ( Euromoto 85 ), the Italian distributor hosted Andrea Dovizioso on its booth at EICMA . In 2023 , SGR announced a collaboration with Dovizioso and the FMI backed 04 Park - Monte Coralli , in the heart of the Bologna ' Motor Valley '. RPM , the management company being headed up by ' Dovi ', won the tender for a twenty-year management contract for the 04 Park . The project will see the park completely reimagined with an increase in sports facilities and related hospitality services , as well as a new track with high-quality standards for riders of all levels . The new 2024 SGR catalogue includes products from hundreds of brands , including market leaders such as SBS ( brakes ), Kellermann ( lights ), D . I . D ( chain ), AFAM , All Balls , MIW ( filters ), OptiMate , Showa , Supersprox , WRP , YSS and more ; www . sgr-it . com
D . I . D : Europe : " Powered by technology and driving the industry since 1933 , D . I . D Chain is the # 1 trusted motorcycle chain brand worldwide ". Its X-Ring design chains " have more retention and durability to give our chains higher wear resistance "; www . dideu . it
BS Battery : " Charging smart , charging safe !" - the French battery and charger specialist ' s BK20 is a versatile 3-in-1 tool that is ideal for factoryactivated batteries , especially lithiums that require a specific charger . A real time-saver for workshop technicians , it is an intelligent bank charger and maintainer that offers three charge channels . It can simultaneously charge and maintain three batteries with different voltages ( 6 / 12V ) and technologies . " Rated at 2A per channel , this powerful automatic charger is suitable for charging and maintaining all battery sizes - lead-acid and lithium up to 40 Ah , and even up to 80 Ah in maintenance mode "; www . bs-battery . com
Supersprox : Despite the challenges of keeping manufacturing going in wartorn Ukraine , Supersprox is introducing a range of sprockets for people who are looking for economy over brand , for lower cost and entry level motorcycles . The riders of these bikes do not have the same demands compared to racers . The kits are referred to as ' Performance ' rather than ' Race ', and this is the focus of the range . Whilst still retaining the aesthetic appearance and brand image , the sprocket and chain kits are designed to provide great value for money . Featuring applications for bikes such as Benelli TRK 502 , CBR 125 , YZF-R 125 the Voge Valico 500 , there are 27 bikes in the range and the complete kits will be targeting a consumer price in the region of € 40-60 ; www . supersprox . com
RMS : Based near Monza , Italy , and established in 1985 , RMS specialises in the distribution of spare parts and accessories for the motorcycle and scooter industry in Europe . The company sells a range of over 40,000 product references to dealers throughout Italy and worldwide . In addition to parts and accessories for the latest mainstream model motorcycles and scooters from many of the leading manufacturers worldwide , RMS has a strong ' Classic ' programme , focusing mainly on older Vespa and Lambretta scooter models , as well as other PTWs such as APE and mopeds . 2023 saw the RMS ' Master Classic ' Vespa restoration competition launched - believed to be the first European vintage Vespa restoration competition - " dedicated to all enthusiastic Classic fans "; www . rms . it
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