International Dealer News IDN 137 June/July 2017 | Page 41

PRO GuIDe Field-tested skid plates These new field-tested “Rallye” and “Rally Extreme” skid plates from Touratech “combine modern production techniques with a unique design for the best possible protection of the entire engine area. In the toughest test conditions, the “Rally Extreme” version demonstrated its qualities on the Touratech Africa Twin RR, the winning bike in the 2016 Hellas Rally in Greece. The unique design of the 4mm thick aluminium part “guarantees effective protection and high stability and gives the bike a sporty, modern look. Thanks to a new deep-draw manufacturing process, there are no disturbing welds, which are often considered to be a vulnerable point. The recesses on the underside provide the shock-absorbing and lightweight aluminium with a robust stiffness. Additionally, the two parallel recesses allow the bike to almost glide over obstacles. This way, the energy of the impact is effectively dissipated, preventing jamming or snagging”. The “Rallye” skid plate is available in anodised black and bare aluminium finishes for the Honda Africa Twin CRF 1000L and soon also for the BMW R 1200 GS (LC) / Adventure (LC) and the KTM models 1050 Adventure, 1190 Adventure/R and 1290 Super Adventure. For the Africa Twin, Touratech has two sizes - a standard size, which also works with DCT or standard bikes with crash bars installed, while the larger Extreme version for manual transmission bikes has increased coverage area, eliminating the need for lower crash bars. “It is designed to withstand really tough use with the lowest possible weight”, according to the leading German adventure riding specialist. TOURATECH AG Niedereschach, GERMANY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.touratech.com