International Dealer News IDN 115 Oct/Nov 2013 | Page 34

PRODUCT NEWS TTX36 MkII EC Brembo for Kawasaki GP4-RX ZX 10 R callipers BREMBO has followed up the success of its GP4-RX radial calliper, which is directly interchangeable with the standard radial forks of Japanese maxisport bikes, by extending the range with a 100mm fixing version for European supersport bikes. The two-piece calliper body is machined from billet and has a nickel surface finish, which is said to allow higher machining tolerances, bringing benefits in terms of performance and operating precision. The new callipers are supplied as a kit with Brembo sintered pads fitted. The kit also includes the instruction manual, a set of Brembo decals and the special thermotapes used in top racing competition to monitor the operating callipers’ temperature. BREMBO Curno (BG), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.brembo.com GoRider motorcycle satnav systems ÖHLINS has followed the successful introduction of Mechatronics on OE bikes such as the Ducati 199 Panigale S and Multistrada 1200 S with the launch of the first aftermarket Mechatronics shock absorber. The first application available is the TTX36 MKII EC for the Kawasaki ‘11 – ’14 ZX 10 R. The key piece of hardware used in the package is an Öhlins TTX36 MK II shock absorber. It has been coupled with advanced software, which continuously monitors riding behaviour, how the bike responds to a riding style, as well as chosen power modes. It uses this information to make instant changes in click settings while the bike is being ridden. The real-time changes result in a shock absorber instantly set up for the user’s riding style. This is possible due to electronic communications between the Öhlins ECU and the bike control units. Öhlins is claiming the system is the best semi-active system currently available. It will also work together with the OE mounted Öhlins-supplied electronically controlled steering damper available on the 2013 and 2014 ZX 10 R. ÖHLINS RACING Upplands Vaesby, SWEDEN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ohlins.com 34 GORIDER is marketing its new GoRider Biker-II as an affordable option for motorcyclists looking for a bikespecific GPS navigation system. An update of last year’s GoRider Biker GPS, the GoRider Biker-II offers the best of existing systems in a thin but robust, waterproof housing. The basic version already included detailed maps of the whole of Europe, mounting for motorcycle or scooter use and advanced Bluetooth functions suitable for any Bluetooth headset. The system also offers the option to choose routes with more or less curves, save travelled routes, plan itineraries and share them. Features on the Biker-II include an 8.9cm glovefriendly and anti-glare colour touch screen, a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, 128MB built-in memory and the option to accept SD data cards up to 16GB. The Biker-II measures 112mm wide, 92.1mm high, and 24.3mm to 47.3mm deep. Supplied with each Biker-II are a charging dock and battery cable for use on a motorcycle, including integrated lock for securing against theft, detailed maps of Europe, pre-installed fixed speed camera locations and danger zones, and a multimedia player. Alongside the Biker-II, GoRider also offers the Biker-II Pro and ProDUO. In addition to the GPS itself these packages also include advanced Bluetooth headsets for receiving driving directions, making phone calls, listening to music and for wireless An 11cm screen is used on the GoRider Excalibur GPS to provide easy to follow directions INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCT/NOV 2013 communication between drivers and co-drivers. The Pro has a single headset, while the ProDUO has two. In the case of the Biker-II any Bluetooth headset, such as those from Cardo, Interphone, Sena and Bikecomm, can be connected to it as it supports A2DP. Riders who require a larger screen size have the option of the GoRider Excalibur, which utilises an 11cm screen, and has the same feature set as the Biker-II. Also, like the Biker-II, the Excalibur is offered in Pro and Pro DUO packages. GoRider claim that the top-of-the-range Excalibur is the best motorcycle GPS system available and that its benefits include a removable battery, an external speaker and a screen that can be easily read, even in direct sunlight, and that it is built using advanced materials. DPM-INTERNATIONAL Oude Pekela, NETHERLANDS Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.goridergps.com GoRider’s Biker-II Pro GPS system includes a Bluetooth headset to allow users to hear instructions from the handlebar-mounted satnav unit