International Dealer News 179 July/August 2024 IDN 179 July/August 2024 | Page 40

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High-powered bikespecific SLA Max BGZ Series batteries

French battery specialist BS Battery is offering dealers five new Sealed Lead Acid ( SLA ) batteries for large displacement touring model applications , providing up to 20 % more Touring model power . Part of the company ' s SLA Max range , these latest generation , factory-activated BGZ batteries are designed specifically for the high cranking amp requirements of high-powered Touring models . Features include built-in copper nuts on the terminal to enhance conductivity by up to 50 % more than a standard terminal and improve torque , and taller
plates for more starting power . The company says that " the new design and materials combination means something like the BGZ battery is able to keep a Touring bike powered even when it is loaded up with electronic accessories that draw from the battery , such as a GPS or phone charger . " Our ready to use factory-activated BGZ batteries are maintenance-free and non-spillable . They are the most powerful models in our award-winning SLA Max range with a starting power , life cycle and capacity of up to 20 % greater than standard SLA battery technology ". That makes them ideal for big bore V-twin as well as Japanese and European manufacturer ' metrics ' and for ATVs and UTV powersports applications . BS Battery says it also has a full range of BGZ / SLA Max compatible chargers and conditioners - such as the pro-grade ' Connect and Forget ' BS30 , which " can easily serve batteries with up to 60 Ah and 120 Ah ( for maintenance ), which makes it ideal for larger bikes ". Additional features include a multi-axis hook . It is one of five smart chargers in a range that also includes its sophisticated , reconditioning functionequipped BK20 three-bank smart charger - for simultaneous charging and maintenance of different battery voltages and technologies .
BS BATTERY Paris , FRANCE Tel : + 33 1 83 62 45 60 sales @ bs-battery . com www . bs-battery . com

GPR for Voge Valico 525 DSX

Long established and sustainability pioneering exhaust specialist GPR Italia is now offering a new line of high strength , lighter weight exhausts for the Voge Valico 525 DSX . One of several options available from GPR for the 525 DSX , the ' GP Anniversary ' titanium line is Euro 5 compliant and ISO 14021 certified in compliance with a product cycle that meets circular economy parameters . Lighter weight than the OEM exhaust it replaces , the
' GP Anniversary ' titanium line features a modelspecific link pipe design and mounting kit . It " delivers high performance and the kind of deeper sound that riders appreciate ," according to cofounder Mauro Orlandi .
GPR ITALIA S . R . L Riozzo di Cerro al Lambro ( MI ), ITALY Tel : + 39 02 98112058 info @ gpr . it www . gpr . it