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MOTOZ : An internationally respected Australian off-road tyre brand , Motoz ' new Terrapactor MX range has been optimised to " excel across a wide range of terrains " - recognised as " being at the forefront of design and technology to meet the ever-increasing needs of serious off-road riders ". The new MX Terrapactor competition range comprises the Terrapactor MXS ( MX Soft ), Terrapactor MXI ( MX Intermediate ) and Terrapactor MXX ( MX Xtreme ). Years in development , Terrapactors are built with a lightweight carcass and all-new MX compound for improved performance across multiple types of terrain . Sales Manager Jackson Collins told IDN : " The design features cutting edge tread flex zones within the carcass and knobs for enhanced flexibility and grip . The flex zones in the carcass provide improved drive stability and cornering grip that adapts and flexes according to the terrain and the tyre - to give greater control and confidence while riding . The flexzones in all tread rows improve the feel and grip of cornering and accelerating "; www . motoz . com . au
Barkbusters : Distributed by Parts Europe , the Australian handguards specialist continues to add new model application kits to its range . The SABRE is a minimalist , slimline design single-point mount guard for MX and Enduro ; the JET is a twopoint mount , full wrap-around aluminium handguard for ADV (' Dual-Sport '), Enduro and Trail bike applications ; on the market for more than 20 years , the EGO is a proven , compact , full wrap-around aluminium handguard , now with a brand new integrated and replaceable plastic guard for Enduro , Trail and Mini Bikes ; VPS ( Variable Protection System ) is a two-point mount designed for Enduro , Supermoto , ATV , Street and Adventure bikes ; STORM is a maximum protection two-point mount design for Street , Cruiser , Naked , Adventure bikes and Scooters ; the BBZ is a large fabric guard designed for the most weather protection in the range and can be fitted with most handguards from the range . Finally , the aerodynamic AERO GP lever protector features functional aerofoils for Street and Track bikes ; www . barkbusters . net
Oxford Products : The leading British distributor and brand owner has been embarked on an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of environmental renewal in order to build a foundation that will allow it to move to carbon net zero in the future . Initiatives so far have already included a move to as much green renewable energy as possible , starting with the installation of a 40 kWh solar system which allows Oxford Products to offset approx . 8.46 tonnes of carbon emissions per year . This is the equivalent of planting 100 trees per year . For 2024 , the company has committed to an additional £ 100,000 investment in solar panels capable of producing approximately 130 kWh of energy . This will save an additional 27 tonnes of carbon emissions per year . Additionally , 50 % of its company vehicle fleet has been converted to hybrid technology and pure electric where possible , thereby reducing harmful emissions by 40 %. " Our objective is to be 100 % hybrid or fully electric by the end of 2025 . The company is also working to remove as much plastic from its products and packaging as possible as it moves towards a ' Circular Economy ' production and consumption model that ensures sustainable growth over time . At EICMA , Oxford Products showcased its 2024 new product line-up , a " record haul of new products across clothing , luggage , electronics , styling , workshop and rider accessories "; www . oxprod . com
Regina Chain : Founded in 1919 , Regina started motorcycle chain production in 1939 , with advanced developments and results and successes at global level - both in world competitions - and generally in all road and off-road applications , ever since . Working in close partnership with the top international motorcycle manufacturers , the Regina R & D team is closely involved with OEM partners in model-specific product development from the earliest stages of its design processes . Regina products have been used in world competitions since 1949 and nowadays equip the bikes of several world-famous riders in most of the main series - from MotoGP , Moto2 and Moto3 to MXGP , MX2 , Superbike , Supersport , Superstock , Enduro1 and 2 and Trials . To date , Regina won more than 340 world championships ; www . reginachain . net
Polini : The Italian scooter specialist has announced a new and complete braking system . The system includes an 11 mm right and 13 mm left side pump , four-piston brake caliper , brake line , M8x1 connection screw , adapter and a radial support for Piaggio Zip SP . The four-piston caliper is machined from billet and made of hard anodised aerodynamic aluminium . " The development of the brake calipers from two to four pistons has many advantages ," says Polini . " It gives 30 % additional friction surface on the brake pads , reducing the temperature peaks for improved reliability and durability ." The 24 mm pistons increase the braking force , and the caliper design has been engineered to maximise stiffness and reduce volume . It can be installed both on the right and left side by just inverting the connection and bleeding the front and rear side . The 8 mm radial connection has an 84 mm centre holes distance . It comes with high-quality sintered pads , but carbon-ceramic mixture pads are separately available . By using Polini ' s application-specific support bracket , the caliper can be installed with the Piaggio Zip SP fork ; www . polini . com
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