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R nineT Scrambler luggage and protection options
German specialist SW-Motech is offering a selection of parts and accessories for BMW’ s R nineT Scrambler, including a choice of side bag sets, tail and tank bags in their popular‘ Legend Gear’ soft luggage programme. Available in a selection of capacities with modelspecific mounting options and waterproof inner bags,‘ Legend Gear’ bags are constructed from coated canvas with robust, water-resistant Napalon synthetic leather for a convincing but durable vintage style look. Also, as shown here, hard parts and protection accessories available include an aluminium engine guard, black steel crash bar, stainless steel brake cylinder guard, stepless adjustable aluminium gear lever, aluminium cylinder guard and black 66mm extensions for their BMW application mirrors.
SW-MOTECH GmbH & Co KG Rauschenberg, GERMANY Tel: + 49( 0) 6425 8168050 info @ sw-motech. com www. sw-motech. com
‘ Mission’ touring gloves
The new‘ Mission’ touring glove sees a popular“ Orina classic” return with an updated specification that includes abrasionresistant Gigatex material( 52 % Polyurethane, 48 % PET) on the inner hand and the cuffs and improved Carbolex protectors on the edge of the hand, with especially soft Technalin. Gold cow’ s leather on the unlined inner hand offers excellent grip, while the back hand is completely underlain with Kevlar. Conductive material on the index finger and thumb means most mobile devices with touch screen can be operated, and with a wide selection of men’ s, women’ s and children’ s styles available, including fitments for larger hands, there is a‘ Mission’ for everyone.
ORINA BW GmbH Eschweiler, GERMANY Tel: + 49( 0) 2403 99960 export @ orina. de www. orina. de
Mitas adds new dual-purpose tyre sizes
Czech tyre manufacturer Mitas( part of the Swedish Trelleborg Group) is extending its TERRA FORCE-R dual-purpose tyre range and adding five new sizes from March 2017. After the extension, the range will include eight sizes. Mitas’ TERRA FORCE-R is designed for maxi enduro and trail motorcycles and is meant to be used 90 % on-road and 10 % off-road. Ksenija Bitenc, Director of Motorcycle Tyres and Tube Product at Mitas, says“ by extending the 90 / 90-21 tyre size to V speed index( 240 kmph), we will get a perfect set for a combination of 90 / 90-21 54V for front wheels and 150 / 70R17 69V for rear wheels.” Bitenc added:“ TERRA FORCE-R is our flagship product featuring advanced technologies, which are the result of in-house research and development. This gives the tyre excellent grip, optimal balanced wear and maximum
confidence for riding onroad as well as off-road.” The dual-purpose TERRA FORCE-R tyre is“ designed for daily commuters as well as adventurers who love longer trips with both passengers and luggage. Both groups of riders can enjoy a safe, userfriendly and dynamic riding experience. Riders will appreciate the excellent traction on wet or dry roads and outstanding performance on light off-road surfaces”. The TERRA FORCE-R street-oriented tread
pattern“ ensures immediate grip, easy steering and manoeuvrability with good straight and corner stability. It is an excellent choice for riders of adventure motorcycles. Advanced technologies such as OGT3D( 3-D Optimum Groove Technology), SCT( Strong Carcass Technology) and FEA( Final Element Analysis) are used- the result of in-house research and development”. The two new TL rear sizes are 120 / 90-17 64H and 130 / 80-17 65H.
MITAS Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Tel: + 420 267 111 522 info-moto @ mitas-tyres. com www. mitas-moto. com
24 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS- APRIL / MAY 2017