International Dealer News IDN 122 Dec/Jan 2014/15 | Page 26

PRO GuIDe LeoVince Nero for Yamaha T-Max As a result of this development work, the silencer is covered by a stainless steel sleeve, which is then coated with a metallic black ceramic paint. The end cap is carbon fibre and the mounting brackets are all AISI 304 stainless steel. The finished piece is Evo II homologated and supplied with a removable dB-killer. LEOVINCE Monticello d'Alba (CN), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.leovince.com LEOVINCE has put Evotech, its new development department, to work to create the Nero exhaust for the Yamaha T-Max 530. The new department, known as LeoVince Evotech Dept, is made up of three specialists; an industrial designer, a mechanical engineer and a motorcycle technician. When it came to the development of the Nero exhaust the industrial designer was responsible for the shape, lines and fitment, while the mechanical engineer took care of the CFD analysis of the dynamics of fluids inside the exhaust system. Finally, the motorcycle technician took care of dyno testing to ensure the Nero produces the optimal desired level of performance, noise control and pollution. New soft luggage and R nineT skid plate SW-MOTECH used Intermot to debut several new ranges of soft luggage including a line of backpacks designed specifically for motorcyclists: the Racer, Trooper, and Drybag 300. The Racer and Trooper models combine low weight and versatile storage, while the waterproof Drybag 300 has been designed with the requirements of all weather and all season riding in mind. For Racer has a 16-litre capacity, including an integrated laptop holder (14in) and inner compartments. The 25 litres, compact Trooper has two main compartments, an integrated laptop holder (15in), and features compression straps and a helmet net. Both the Racer and the Trooper are made from 600D polyester, feature integrated rain covers, a cable feed through, carry handles and retroflective details. The all-weather, 30-litre Drybag 300 is made from waterproof tarpaulin, is available in in grey or bright yellow, has a roll closure at the top to prevent water entry through wicking effect and a zippered outer pocket. The 18-litre Drybag 180 is a lightweight and waterproof tarpaulin bag designed to be used in conjunction with a luggage rack or other Drybags, with a strap system that attaches to snap buckles. Two luggage options debuted at Intermot were the foldable backpack Flexpack and the Drypack. The Drypacks serve as waterproof containers that can be stored inside or outside motorcycle luggage, while the fist sized Flexpack unfolds into a 30-litre backpack (able to carry a helmet) whenever needed. Drypacks come in four sizes, from 4 to 20 litres, can be carried inside motorcycle luggage or clipped to its outside, are made from 210D/250D tarpaulin with a waterproof inner coating and a sturdy, dual coated bottom. Also seen here, SW-MOTECH has a skid plate available for the BMW R nineT, which it says offers reliable protection from rocks and debris while giving the naked bike an aggressive, rugged look. The hole pattern in the 4mm thick, brushed aluminium, skid plate ensures ventilation for the motor. It is rubber mounted to reduce vibration and its steel mounting brackets are carefully designed to ensure easy and secure installation on the bike with no drilling, welding or cutting required. 26 Drybag 300 Trooper SW-MOTECH Rauschenberg, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.sw-motech.com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015