International Dealer News 183 March/April 2025 IDN183 March/April 2025 | Page 40

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Gaerne - G _ XENON GORE-TEX

Iconic Italian motorcycle boot craftsmen GAERNE ' s new G _ XENON GORE-TEX is " the ultimate riding show for navigating city streets or venturing beyond to explore new horizons ". Described as " the ultimate shoe for riders seeking both comfort and versatility it is crafted from a threedimensional fabric to deliver exceptional comfort and ventilation . Its near-seamless construction enhances adaptability to the foot , ensuring an optimal fit and all-day practicality ." Equipped with the sustainable GORE-TEX ( E-PE ) extended comfort membrane , this shoe " guarantees waterproof protection and breathability while reducing environmental impact . Designed for threeseason use , it is the lightest in its class . Paired with a breathable fabric upper , it ensures top-tier comfort and performance across various conditions ." The Gaerne ' quicklace ' system combines the ease of a wide-opening entry with the precision of an adjustable lace closure . This system enables quick , secure , and precise adjustments - " effortlessly , even with one hand and without removing gloves ." Inside , the anatomical and removable insole enhances breathability and is engineered for maximum performance , comfort , and support - " making it ideal for extended wear ". The Vibram outsole ensures outstanding grip and stability , delivering reliable traction across diverse surfaces . Enhanced with an EVA midsole " it ' s dualuse design allows for effortless transitions between walking and riding , making the G _ XENON GORE- TEX just as functional off the bike as it is on ".
CE-certified in accordance with EN 13634:2017 and Regulation EU 2016 / 425 .
GAERNE SPA Coste di Maser ( TV ), ITALY Tel : + 39 0423 923169 sales @ gaerne . com www . gaerne . com

CruzTOOLS ' Switchback ' tool kits for off-road and ADV riding

Seattle , Washington based CruzTOOLS ' new Pro- Grade ' Switchback ' tool kit has been developed specifically for the woods or for the trail-exploring enduro rider and , in the case of Harley riders , expressly for the Pan America owner . It ' s lightweight , at just 1.7 lbs , super compact at 2 " x 2 " x 7 " and is capable of handling most trailside repairs and adjustments . The collapsible T-handle driver makes for fast work turning sockets , hex and torx bits . The kit also includes a 5-in-1 screwdriver , needle nose pliers , mechanics wire , cable ties and a durable zip-up pouch . There is one version for KTM / Husqvarna and another for Japanese dirt bikes . This product is ideal for most modern off-road and dual-sport models with options for KTM , Husqvarna , GasGas , and any Honda , Yamaha , Kawasaki , Suzuki 250 or 450 cc Enduro of Adventure Tourer - including the Harley-Davidson Pan America . " This started as a project to build the ultimate trail tool kit for my KTM 350 EXC ," says Matt Willson , VP of Product Development . " I wasn ' t happy with the existing , hard to use multi-tools and I also found generic tool kits to be far too heavy and bulky to store on the bike . " So , I developed the Switchback to be the best of both worlds . It ' s compact and lightweight , but has tools that are very functional and easy to use . One of
my favourite features is the collapsible T-handle , which offers the speed and utility of a shop tool . " Just the latest item in our extensive and evergrowing range of tools and kit options , this is a great low-cost retail kit for authorised Harley dealerships and independent stores . Even if your customer doesn ' t yet own a Harley Pan America , someone they know - maybe a family member - will likely have an off-roader of some kind ."
CRUZTOOLS Seattle , Washington , USA Tel : 206 812 8696 sales @ cruztools . com www . cruztools . com