International Dealer News 180 Sept/Oct 2024 IDN180 Sept/Oct 2024 | Page 34

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Triumph Daytona 660 suspension options

Italian suspension specialist Matris has complete suspension upgrade options for Triumph ' s new Daytona 660 three-cylinder sports bike . For the front , a fully adjustable - compression , rebound and preload - hydraulic cartridge choice is available from its high-end range of options : quadvalve , classic , sealed front fork kits . For the rear suspension , Matris offers its sophisticated three-way " R " series shock for race and track use . To grant greater safety at high speed on track or road , and to reduce the shaking of the front wheel , Matris also offers a choice of ready to fit steering damper kits based on its well-known " Speed Sensitive System " SDR and SDK series . Fully adjustable , they are a hydraulic , dampened nitrogen gas pressurised design with fronttransversal energy management - absorbing the vibrations and wheel clatter produced by road surfaces and riding direction dynamics . For the rear monoshock , the choice is between the
M46K-F fully multi-adjustable ( compression , rebound , ride-hight and preload ) and the entry-level M46KD . Both can be equipped with the Matris " PK " remote flex-knob hydraulic spring preload unit for an easy and quick change of setting , according to the rider ' s needs . They are available with classic orange spring or in the Dark series with black spring . At the front , a full range of hydraulic , asymmetric quad-valve system cartridge kits are available - all fully adjustable on compression , rebound and spring preload . The choice is between the 25 mm asymmetric " sealed and pressurised " F25SA , its top high-end cartridge ; the 25 mm asymmetric " classic " quad valve F25R , its classic race-track cartridge , and its entry level 20 mm asymmetric quad valve F20K . As with all Matris front suspension components , they replace all the original internal fork parts , are a fully ' plug and play ', fully reversible , modification-free install . Different spring rates are available for front and rear suspensions .
MATRIS S . R . L . Camisano Vicentino ( VI ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0444 411636 info @ matrisdampers . com www . matrisdampers . com

Barkbusters adds handguard fitments

Australian made Barkbusters handguards continue to add new superior protection , two-point mount , model-specific fitments for a range of new model applications . Additions include the Honda NX 500 (’ 24 on ), which also updates the Barkbusters fitment for the CB500X (' 19 on ) and CB400X (' 20 on ) and Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE (' 23 on as seen here ), Benelli TRK 702 / X (' 24 on ) and selected Zero electric motorcycle models
( DS / DSR / DSR-X ’ 23 on ). Engineered specifically for each bike , with OEM specifications , its two-mounting-point system secures the full wrap-around aluminium design for increased safety and durability , with the heat-treated aluminium backbone delivering added strength and impact protection . Ergonomically designed for easy installation , the new mounts are compatible with Barkbusters ' JET , VPS , Storm or Carbon guards ( each sold separately ).
BARKBUSTERS Victoria , AUSTRALIA Tel : + 61 242 718 244 www . barkbusters . net