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Kappa RB100RS ' Eco Rambler ' side bags
Unveiled at EICMA 2023 , the new line of ' Eco Rambler ' soft bags " embodies the sustainability values that the Kappa brand has been steadily pursuing for the past couple of years ". Making products with a reduced environmental impact , without sacrificing attention to technical and aesthetic details , is the ' mission ' of the Kappa brand by introducing various accessories in a range of upgraded materials . Available in military green with a " clean and classic " design , this line is made mainly using recycled nylon . ' Eco Rambler ' is currently composed of five models aimed at Café Racer riders : a capacious saddlebag , a tank bag , a leg bag , a single side bag ( convertible into a backpack ) and the RB100RS side bag . " Spacious but not bulky , these bags offer a capacity of 14 litres each and can quickly be fastened under the saddle and to the seat by means of four adjustable straps and can also be carried cross-body thanks to a length-adjustable shoulder strap ". The main body is made of 470D recycled nylon , while the inner lining is made of waterproof non-dyed 190T nylon , to avoid water , energy and dye waste . Water resistance is enhanced by the roll-top hermetic closure with metal straps and buckles . The other materials that make up the RB100RS are non-slip PVC on the back to protect the bike ' s fairing , a flameretardant fabric on the bottom and ultra-light PE Foam for internal support . Several technical details include two large side pockets with flap closure and a front pocket with button , convenient M . O . L . E . system on the front and a ring system on the back to adjust the position of the bag on the vehicle as well as numerous
GP-Racers Choice pistons
In the January / February edition of IDN , we wrote about Vertex racing wins in 2023 . This has put Vertex " in the holeshot " when it comes to getting an entire collection of pistons for 2 and 4-stroke engines updated for the 2024 motorcycle models . For 4-strokes , Vertex Replica , High Compression and Big Bore ranges are led by its hot forged , high-strength aeronautical alloy , high-performance GP-Racers Choice pistons - designs that stand out for their exclusive F1 derived shape with internal support crosspiece , racing profile and head design that allows maximum compression ratio , improved low-end torque and optimised durability . Coated with molybdenum disulfide to guarantee smoothness and resistance to wear , the high-performance piston assembly is completed with a DLC-coated piston pin , anti-rotation retaining rings , and new PVD treated ( rather than chromed ) segments that increases performance and reduces environmental degradation .
VERTEX PISTONS / VP ITALY Reggio Emilia , ITALY Tel : + 39 0522 918888 info @ vertexpistons . com www . vertexpistons . com
attachment D-rings made of recycled PP . The dimensions are 28 x 35 x 15 cm ( LxHxD ).
KAPPA Flero ( BS ), ITALY Tel : + 39 030 268 0374 info @ kappamoto . com www . kappamoto . com