Long established and sustainability pioneering exhaust manufacturer GPR Italia has added another exhaust system in its 95 dB compliant ' Furore Silentium ' line - for the 2023 Kawasaki Versys 650 . Co-owner Mauro Orlandi told IDN that this new titanium system meets the 95 dB noise level limit that many local and regional authorities in Europe are imposing in their jurisdictions . This lower limit is more restrictive than the current EU standard approval regulations , and what started out as a draconian over-reaction to perceived rural noise issues in the Tyrol is now spreading and being adopted in an ever-increasing number of European regions . An evolution from its existing Euro 5 EU approved and homologated silencers , the new line is made using mechanical
PRO GuIDe
TRILOBITE Parado Monolayer / AAA jeans
Described as " the next generation of riding comfort and style ", TRILOBITE Parado Monolayer / AAA jeans " represent a significant advancement in motorcycle apparel technology - representing a new generation of an already legendary riding jeans programme ". Made from EN 17092 AAA certified Tri-Stretcher Pro 5.0 denim , they are a lightweight , breathable , single
layer construction for men and women in blue and black editions . A brand owned by leading Czech motorcycle industry retailer and distributor Bikers Crown , CEO and Lead Designer Martin Solar told IDN : " Over the last two years , TRILOBITE invested a lot of time , energy and financial resources in textile engineering and development . " We designed and developed many fabrics with our partners , some of them are being used in mass production , others ended up in a dead end - after all , you have to fail in order to learn how to succeed , right ? We tested many different fabrics in different laboratories from different countries . " We are continuously looking for the uncompromising quality , affordable price and the highest level of safety in denim fabric in the world . We believe that
For men the Parado Monolayer / AAA jeans will be a ' game changer ' for motorcycle
For women enthusiasts , providing them with a level of comfort and protection they ' ve never experienced before . " With the 2024 collection , we aim to cater to the evolving needs of the riding community , and the Parado Monolayer / AAA jeans exemplify our dedication to innovation and excellence ." Safety and ergonomic features include CE level 2 protectors at the hips and knees , five pockets , stretch panels at the knees , back , waist and crotch , adjustable height of knee protectors , double belt loops in front and raised waist belt at the back . One of the few riding jeans concept brands to additionally have paid attention to the needs for ventilation , with air vent pockets at the thighs and a breathable crotch panel .
BIKERS CROWN LTD CZECH REPUBLIC info @ trilobitemoto . com www . trilobitemoto . com
GPR 95 dB compliant full system for 2023 Versys 650
Circular economy and environmentally responsible features
silencing technology " which allows perfect compliance with the new requirements , even with complete systems like this one for the Versys 650 that is equipped with approved catalysts . " Using titanium means it is lighter than the OEM system and that helps to deliver a + 2.5 hp power increase in its approved configuration - with the kind of deeper sound that riders appreciate ." Available in a ' natural ' or heat resistant black ceramic finish , as well as meeting the 95 dB limit , it is ISO 14021 certified in compliance with a product cycle that meets circular economy parameters .
In addition to the Versys 650 , at the time of writing the new system was already available for Ténéré 700 , KTM 790 / 890 Adventure and Duke models , the Honda Transalp 750 , and Kawasaki Ninja and Z 650 models , with more applications to be added .
GPR ITALIA S . R . L Riozzo di Cerro al Lambro ( MI ), ITALY Tel : + 39 02 98112058 info @ gpr . it www . gpr . it
www . idnmag . com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - MARCH / APRIL 2024 53