International Dealer News 190 May/June 2026 IDN 190 May/June 2026 | Page 42

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R & G protection for Suzuki, Ducati and Honda

More top-selling 2025 machines have been given the R & G makeover, with the British crash protection specialist announcing a selection of products for the latest Suzuki GSX-8T, Ducati Multistrada V2 and Honda NC750X, as well as additional lines for the Ducati Panigale V2( S) and Yamaha Ténéré 700. The retro-inspired Suzuki GSX-8T receives essential crash protection upgrades such as the R & G Engine Case Covers, Aero Crash Protection and Bar End Sliders. With styling a core aspect of the bike, R & G has also created one of its popular Tail Tidies, allowing owners to clean up the rear with a sleek plate holder. For the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2, R & G is offering its APEX Swingarm Protectors, PRO Radiator Guard, PRO Downpipe Grille, APEX Fork Protectors and Tank Traction Grips; with their PRO Radiator Guard, Aero Crash Protectors, Engine Case Covers and Tail Tidy all also now available for the 2025 Honda NC750X. Additionally, existing model coverage is being expanded with accessories such as the R & G APEX
Bar End Sliders and PRO Radiator Guard now available for the 2025 Ducati Panigale V2( S) and APEX Fork Protectors for the 2025 Yamaha Ténéré 700.
R & G Alton, Hants, UK Tel: + 44( 0) 1420 89007 info @ rg-racing. com www. rg-racing. com

Polini ' For Race ' crankshaft for Minarelli AM6

Polini Motori presents a new ' For Race ' Crankshaft, designed to maximise the performance of Minarelli AM6 engines mounted on 50 cc enduro and motard motorcycles. Developed for the most extreme tuning setups, the Polini ' For Race ' full circle crankshaft with a 39 mm stroke has been designed to improve carburetion efficiency and enhance engine inertia. The forged connecting rod ensures maximum resistance to mechanical stress at high revs, while the specially engineered balancing delivers reduced vibrations and a smooth, consistent power output. For superior reliability, the package includes two high-speed C4 bearings. The flywheel-side bearing has been upgraded with an increased
inner diameter of 20 mm, a technical solution that significantly improves strength and durability under extreme conditions. This new Polini ' For Race ' Crankshaft is " the ideal choice for riders seeking race-level performance and maximum reliability on every track."
POLINI MOTORI SPA Alzano Lombardo( BG), ITALY Tel: + 39 035 2275 111 news @ polini. com www. polini. com