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Lightech - KTM Super Duke 1290 R

Internationally respected Italian parts and accessory specialist Lightech has designed , tested and produced a new line of model-specific accessories for the KTM Super Duke 1290 R . Rear sets are one of Lightech ' s signature products , and for the Super Duke its rearset comes with a " new and modern design ," according to Export Sales Manager Sheila Zaccaron . " Featuring brand new ergonomic heel guards , they are available in three possible configurations : basic with fixed footpegs ( FTRKT004 ), ' W ' version with folding footpegs ( FTRKT004W ) and the top-of-therange ' R ' - equipped with carbon heel guards , titanium bolts , high-quality bearings , folding footpegs and toe pegs ( FTRKT004R )." These rearsets allow both standard and reverse shifting and are CNC-machined from T6 heat-treated , high strength , fatigue resistant aerospace grade Ergal 7075 billet aluminium and zinc alloy . Available with
Italian suspension specialist Matris has added to its applications list with a complete set of fully adjustable front and rear suspension options for the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S naked . At the front , Matris recommends its F25R and F20K fork cartridge kits , featuring its award-winning asymmetric quad-valve system . Fully adjustable on compression , rebound and spring preload , they replace all the original internal fork parts and a 100 % ready to fit ' plug-and-play ', fully reversible install without any needed modifications to the original fork . a complete range of custom option accessories . Another Lightech bestseller , its licence plate holder kit ( KTARKT109 ) is designed to complement the design lines of the Super Duke . Complete with licence plate light and reflector ( both approved ), it ' s equipped with a bracket for OEM LED turn signals and can be customised with coloured washers on the sides . Additional Super Duke options from Lightech include handlebar balancers ( available in three versions ), oil filler caps in six colour options , coloured brake and clutch pump reservoir caps and many other highquality parts .
LIGHTECH S . R . L . Lucia de Piave ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0438 453010 info @ lightech . it www . lightech . it

Matris for the Suzuki GSX-8S

At the rear , the M46KF shock series features compression , rebound and ride-height multiadjustment and are equipped with a remote flex-hydraulic spring preload unit , for easy and fast setting changes . In addition , for sport use , and to reduce front shaking , the Matris adjustable " speed-sensitive " steering damper kits are available in choice of SDR and SDK series . Features include twin tube system with titanium outer cylinder and aluminium coaxial inner cylinder construction , combined with a high tensile steel single piston rod , hard chrome coating and lapped finish surface treatment that provides effectively “ zero ” friction , supported by slide bearings . As is usual with Matris suspension product designs , front and rear suspensions are available with different spring rates to allow the ride to be tuned for rider weight and use , with the rear shocks additionally available in the popular Matris ' Dark Version ' with black spring . Additional new set-up options from the Vicenza based manufacturer include for the 2023 Honda XL 750 Transalp and Ducati 800 Scrambler models , plus for the 2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello and Yamaha XSR 900 .
MATRIS S . R . L . Camisano Vicentino ( VI ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0444 411636 info @ matrisdampers . com www . matrisdampers . com