International Dealer News IDN 122 Dec/Jan 2014/15 | Page 36

PRO GuIDe

Nolan adds WSBK to
Moto GP helmet
contract
NOLAN used the Paddock Show at Magny-Cours
during the penultimate race of the 2014 Superbike
World Championship to launch its new X-802R Ultra
Carbon Superbike official helmet.
Alberto Vergani, Nolan’s President, said: “We are
pleased to announce an agreement with Dorna for
the Superbike helmet licence, which will complement
our MotoGP licence. The Nolan Group is the only
company in the world to have both helmet licences
in the two biggest World Championships: modified
production and prototypes.
“Our helmets have been designed and produced
100 percent in Italy for 42 years and are sold in 72
countries worldwide. This latest development
cements our participation in Superbike with 18
sponsored riders, led by Marco Melandri and Chaz
Davies, representing both Nolan and X lite.”
The X-802R Ultra Carbon uses a shell that is
ultralight and high in carbon fibre, with an adjustable
aerodynamic spoiler integrated at the rear of the
shell. The product of extensive wind tunnel testing
and racetrack experience, it is said to "optimise the
helmet's aerodynamics during riding, improving
stability at high speeds and helping vent hot air from
the interior through outlet vents integrated directly
in the spoiler.
"Its profile, and thus its aerodynamic
performance, can be adjusted to one of two available
configurations to better suit different riding positions
and styles".
The X-802R features a removable inner Unitherm
padding and different thickness removable cheek
pads in Steadyfit configuration.
The large visor is supplied ready for a Pinlock inner
fog-resistant visor (supplied), and is held in place by
Nolan’s Dual Action system, a lightweight, reliable
device for tool-free quick release. A 4mm window
trim adjustment locks the visor and allows it to defog
when opened slightly at low speeds or at rest.
Also seen here, Nolan has reworked its X-lite X551 to create the new X-551 GT (Gran Turismo). This
latest version has been designed for off-road or
Motard Enduro riding.
In three different outer composite fibre shell sizes,
it can be used as a complete helmet or without the
peak or visor.
The inner shell is made in six steps and features

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New Yamaha
screens from
Ermax

A new selection of screens from Ermax
includes options for both the Yamaha
Majesty 125 S and Tricity 125.
The 48cm high Sport screen for the Majesty
is available in a choice of seven colours with
16 screen printed design options.
For the Yamaha Tricity, Ermax has two
screens, the 68cm High Protection and the
35cm Sport style screen.
ERMAX
Roquefort La Bedoule, FRANCE
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.ermax.fr

removable and washable padding in three different
thicknesses. A wide air intake at the chin helps
prevent fogging, while a front air intake and two
upper air intakes and rear extractor ensure a constant
flow of air through the helmet.
The visor is Pinlock-ready, but there is also a
secondary integrated VPS (Vision Protection System)
flip-down tinted visor.
NOLAN GROUP
Brembate di Sopra (BG), ITALY
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.nolan.it

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