International Dealer News IDN 133 October/November 2016 | Page 17

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Öhlins fork kits and shocks
for leading Yamaha models
Yamaha and Öhlins have deepened
what Yamaha describes as a “long and
successful working relationship over
many years”, and are once again
working together “to provide the best
products and the widest choice for
their customers”.
The latest collaboration between the
two companies sees the introduction
of a new range of front fork cartridge
and spring kits - as well as a selection
of shock absorbers - for Yamaha's
most popular models in the Hyper
Naked, Sport Heritage and Sport
Touring segments.
Featuring high levels of adjustability
and available with a range of springs
to suit different rider weights, “these

industry-leading Öhlins suspension
products offer class-leading handling
performance and enhanced
controllability”.
Yamaha dealers are able to supply
these Öhlins products direct to
customers, enabling MT, XSR, Tracer,
XV950 and YZF-R3 riders to
personalise their bike to suit their
riding style. The new Öhlins products
will be featured on Yamaha's real time
3D configurator, enabling riders to
create their own custom-built
motorcycle, using the My Garage app.
For 2017 the range of Öhlins fork kits
and shocks will be expanded to
include the YZF-R1, YZF-R6 and MT10, giving performance-minded

Yamaha riders the opportunity to
create their ultimate street or track
bike!
www.ohlins.com

Furygan founder Jacques
Segura passes away
It is with great regret that
French motorcycle clothing
specialist Furygan has
announced the death of founder
Mr Jacques Segura, who passed
away on Saturday 3 September
2016.
“Monsieur Jacques”, as he was
affectionately known, created
Furygan in 1969, and the
company has always revolved
around his core values of pride,
discipline and family.

He was determined, innovative,
passionate and very-well
respected – both in the
motorcycling industry and
amongst his employees, whom
he educated for many years
with his technical knowledge
and expertise. “Monsieur
Jacques” had the utmost
respect for motorcyclists and
was devoted to protecting them
with innovative yet timeless
clothing and technologies.

Performance exhaust option
for Continental GT
Here is something that when we first
saw it, thought it a bit odd, certainly
something completely different - a
performance aftermarket exhaust
system for a Royal Enfield. Indeed, in
checking our 25 years of archives, this
looks like being the first time we have
ever received aftermarket product
news for a Royal Enfield model.
However, with the Indian
manufacturer staking a claim to
ambitious growth, and the new
Continental GT receiving positive
reviews, the impressive 6.5kg weight
savings that Italian manufacturer Zard
say their new system for the GT
delivers, the difference a high quality
performance exhaust could make to
long-term enjoyment and durability

could be well worth the investment.
Made from steel and shipped as a
complete racing kit, including
hardware and fittings, the system has

a removable dB killer, and options
include a choice of mirror-polished or
black ceramic coating.
www.zardlab.com

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