International Dealer News IDN 115 Oct/Nov 2013 | Page 30

PRODUCT NEWS X-lite X-1003 washable liner. An ultra wide visor is fitted as standard, to allow an expanded field of vision, and it has a Pinlock antifog insert. NOLAN has launched the X-lite X-1003, a new design of flip front helmet. The X-1003, which has P/J homologation, features a composite fibre shell in three outer shell sizes. The shell has X-lite’s Touring Ventilation System to offer the wearer comfort on longer journeys or in extreme conditions. The chin guard opening is X-lite’s own ‘Dual Action’ double safety system – the Microlock2 retention system. Also included in the helmet is the VPS sunscreen internal flip-down visor, N-Com X-Series BX4 PLUS communication system, and a fully removable and NOLAN GROUP S.p.a. Brembate di Sopra (BG), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.x-lite.it Drenaline Capetown jacket MASAC, under its Drenaline brand, has launched its Capetown jacket to mark the 10th anniversary of Drenaline in 2014. The Capetown takes the look of classic motorcycle trials jackets and packages it for modern riders. Waxed cotton is used in the construction of the outer of the jacket, and this is matched to YKK metallic zips and Knox Lite Plus shoulder and elbow protection. The jacket also has a removable thermal liner and among the modern touches is an internal smart phone pocket. The Capetown is being made available in two versions. The sand coloured jacket in a men’s cut is for spring and summer use, while the men’s and women’s cut black jacket with a waterproof and breathable Eyedry membrane is for use in autumn and winter. MASAC Cantanhede, PORTUGAL Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.drenaline.net Mitas launch radial motorcycle tyre MITAS, a member of the CGS Group, and best known for its line of off-road tyres, has moved into the road market with the launch of its Sport Force tyre. The new Sport Force radial tyre will be initially available in three front sizes and five rear sizes, and is manufactured by Savatech in Slovenia, the latest acquisition of CGS HOLDING a.s. “The Sport Force radial tyre is the result of intensive four years of complete in-house development work. It is based on our long-term experience in road and racing scooter and motorcycle tyre development, which together with the most modern materials and some innovative technical solutions has resulted in a very competitive product,” said Bojan Rupar, Head of the motorcycle R&D Department at Mitas Business Unit Moto. Among the new technologies incorporated into the design of the Sport Force tyres is OGT 3D (3-D Optimum Groove Technology), which is said to prevent the tread compound overheating through the use of optimum tread groove direction and groove depth. SCT (Strong Carcass Technology) is claimed to maintain the carcass rigidity at a high level even as the tyre wears, while finite elements analysis and a special computer-assisted simulation was used to design the optimum tyre construction. The carcass design is deformable to achieve the highest level of grip, but at the same time rigid enough to achieve driving stability. The tyre’s compound uses advanced S-SBR elastomers, noted for their highly functionalised polymer chains. Mitas says that in combination with fillers and other special additives, they significantly improve the hysteresis in relation to elastomers/filler and that in interaction with the tread pattern, construction and reinforcement materials, the end result is improvement in maximum road grip in varied driving conditions and optimised service life. The tread groove depth design of the Sport Force follows the shape of actual tyre tread wear. In the case of the front tyre, the groove depth in the middle section is a little lower, then it increases in area where abrasion of the tyre is bigger, and towards the edge of the tread pattern it reduces again and gradually fades to a slick tyre. Rear tyre tread depth is the greatest in the middle section where the abrasion and also water drainage is greatest, then it gradually reduces towards the edge and it fades to a slick tyre in its utmost section where the tyre is in contact with the ground at the maximum lean angle and the road grip has to be the highest. MITAS a.s. Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.mitas-moto-radial.com 30 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCT/NOV 2013