International Dealer News IDN 119 June/July 2014 | Page 24

PRO GuIDe Shark Vancore Air-free tank bag FOLLOWING the release of its urban inspired Raw helmet last year, Shark is continuing the theme with the launch of its new Vancore helmet for 2014. The Vancore shares the same shell shape as the Raw, but it now includes a fixed chin bar for full face protection. The Vancore is equipped with quick-release goggles, and there are also various colour options available for both the goggles and lenses. The interior of Vancore has been designed to accommodate glasses with a recessed partition of the interior lining, which is Shark’s ‘Easy Fit System’. The helmet also has a pocket for the company’s own Bluetooth communication system – SHARKTooth. The 1,250g light Vancore is available in Gloss BLK and Gloss WHU, sizes XS-XL, while matt options include Matt KMA and Matt GMA, sizes XS-XL. SHARK SA Marseille Cedex 11, FRANCE Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.shark-helmets.com ITALIAN outdoor activity specialist Amphibious say "versatility and protection" is the name of the game with their air-free new motorcycle tank bag. Their "100 percent waterproof" design features a valve that allows the excess air to be removed, making the bag as small and compact as possible the 25 litre capacity can be reduced to as low as 15 litres while still full of the rider’s items. Doubling up as a backpack, Amphibious say the concept has been developed from their experience manufacturing "professional containers” for several outdoor activities (Amphibious are suppliers to the Italian Mountain Rescue Corps and the Italian Navy amongst others), and that their motorcycle-specific design incorporates many of the same technical features that they have developed for extreme use. Weighing 650 grams, it is made of sturdy yet lightweight TPU, which is not stitched but seamed, using high frequency welding/bonding, with removable anti-shock sidewalls, a reinforced padded base, two side pockets, reflective stripes, D-rings and PVC handle. The “motorcycle set” created by Amphibious also includes two different side bags, universal mounting bags, their FLUO range, leg bags, hip bags, backpacks and self-inflating cushions. AMPHIBIOUS S.r.l. Lesmo (MB), ITALY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.amphibious.it 'Sting' leather jacket THE 'Sting', from the iXS 2014 collection, is a jacket made from fine cowhide nappa leather said to feature sportiness, safety and style. Features include Cordura reinforced stretch parts on the arms for maximum freedom of movement, titanium-look, highly abrasion-resistant shoulder and elbow caps (with innovative protector pads), high quality back protector (meets standard EN 1621-2, level 2), and ventilation holes on shoulders, upper arms and back, which maintain ideal temperatures inside the jacket. A circular connection zipper comes as standard with iXS. The reflective logo around the edge offers further safety and two interior and exterior pockets offer space for essentials. Three colour combinations are available (black/green/white, black/orange/white and black/yellow/white). iXS MOTORCYCLE FASHION Sursee, SWITZERLAND Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.ixs.com Barracuda for Yamaha MT-07 BARRACUDA has developed a selection of accessories for customising Yamaha’s MT-07, which it says improve the bike with unique details and eyecatching design which is unmistakably Barracuda. The company’s range of universal accessories includes mirrors, knobs, pro tec levers, indicators and in addition there are a number of accessories specifically designed for the MT-07, such as windshield, license plate, frame sliders, levers and gas cap. BARRACUDA SRL UNIPERS Florence, ITALY Tel: [phone] www.barracudamoto.com 24 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JUN/JUL 2014