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Aprilia Racing Extends BS Battery Partnership
Aprilia Racing and BS Battery have confirmed the renewal of their technical partnership for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP season . After being an Official Equipment Manufacturer for Aprilia motorcycles from 2020 , BS Battery has " strengthened its presence by becoming the Official Sponsor of the Aprilia Racing Team for the following years . This collaboration will continue , supporting the RS- GP25 and the new riders , Jorge
Martín and Marco Bezzecchi . " With the arrival of 2024 MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martín and talented Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi , the Aprilia Racing Team is preparing for an even more ambitious season . The renewed partnership with BS Battery underlines the commitment of both companies to innovation , technology and competitiveness at the highest level ." www . bs-battery . com
Nippy Normans - Desert Fox
British importer and distributor ' Nippy Normans ' ( Norman Birtles ) has signed-on as the European Importer for Desert Fox products . Seen here is one of the company ' s signature products , the Desert Fox Fuel Cell . " Now there ' s no need to run out of fuel ever again ," says Norman . " Whether on a Big Adventure bike in the Gobi Desert or negotiating Alpine twisties on your sports tourer , The Desert Fox Fuel Cell comes in three sizes - 3 , 6 and 20 litres of ' get-out-oftrouble ' convenience ". Established in 2011 , " Desert Fox are high mileage overland travellers who develop their products while they tour the world . Their first their folding fuel cell is essential when the next fuel stop is at best a long way off or at worst unknown ! " Folding fuel cells eliminate the need for heavy bulky gas cans . The Desert Fox flexible motorcycle fuel bladder easily folds away when not required and includes a handy spout for refuelling ." Features include carry handle , loops for securing to the bike , a tough nylon inner bladder , Khaki colour Cordura outer with strengthening webbing and useful extending filler spout . www . nippynormans . com
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