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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