International Dealer News IDN 140 December 2017 / January 2018 | Page 21

SHOW ZONE UFO Plast: Celebrating 23-year-old Kiara Fontanesi’s fifth women’s MX World Championship in six years in 2017, a new product highlight from the Italian MX apparel and hard parts specialist has been its innovative, award-winning ‘Diamond’ helmet. The outer ‘Diamond’ shell and its original ‘diamond’ shape (with stiffening ribs) is designed to optimise shock absorption and impact energy dissipation, and has been built “using the latest technology, made up of a high percentage of carbon (over 60%) and aramid fibre to maximise performance and minimise weight.” At the heart of the “revolutionary technology”, that the company says characterises the ‘Diamond’, is a Rotation Impact Absorbing System (RIAS) – in addition to dissipating compression-absorbing shocks like traditional helmets (linear impact), the helmet structure combines “innovative technology that dissipates the energy associated with rotational acceleration (rotational impact), reducing tension and providing additional protection for some types of impact. This is all possible thanks to the combined work of the different layers of materials used”; www.ufoplast.it Davida: As a follow-up to the well-received V3 Speedster half helmet upgrade released this time last year, the Liverpool based British helmet manufacturer has entered the full-face helmet market with the race-bred, retro inspired ‘KOURA’, the smallest dual standard full-face in the world. Described as “exceptionally compact and strikingly bold”, the ‘KOURA’ brings authentic signature Davida styling and quality to a fast-growing part of the market. “An uncompromising fusion of innovative design, exceptional ergonomics and superior comfort,” says Davida Managing Director David Fiddaman. “The ‘KOURA’ is a modern safety product that has been transcended through Davida’s unique aesthetics”. Available in a choice of ergonomic yet stylish orbital laminated GRP or “finest racing grade” carbon fibre shells with 3 mm F1 performance level visor, removable liner, double- D ring closure and personalised fit. “The Davida ‘KOURA’ delivers everything you'd demand from a high-performance motorcycle helmet, together with the level of quality and integrity Davida helmets are known for”; www.davida-helmets.com Tucano Urbano: Recent new products from the Milan based scooter to street bike urban apparel and accessories specialist include the Termoscud Pro – an evolution of the original Termoscud leg cover with a new 4-season system to extend the period of use; www.tucanourbano.com BC Battery: Manufactured in Italy by Forelettronica, the battery, charger and accessories specialist has broadened its range of lithium ultralight starting batteries, claiming they provide “less weight, more duration and excellent performance”. Its BC LiFePO4 range is now said to cover 95 percent of motorcycles on the market, including the new KTM motorcycles and all models from Harley-Davidson. Claimed to be up to 80% lighter than traditional lead- acid batteries, they “guarantee a higher cranking performance and an increased lifespan”. They feature an embedded battery management system, which is said to make them ideal for everyday use and for sport applications; www.batterycontroller.it Heidenau: By repute the world’s first ever scooter-specific tyre maker, the new sport-style tread K 80 SR is a medium compound tyre “for outstanding grip, even at low operating temperatures with a wider tread area to increase mileage, performance and feedback; www.heidenau.com Airsal: Earlier this year the Spanish small cc motorcycle, scooter and moped engine, cylinder, piston and engine heads manufacturer launched a new range of off-road cylinders for leading brands such as KTM, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Gas Gas. Founded in 1986, Airsal manufactures some 15,000 to 16,000 cylinders a month at its 3,000 sq m Centelles, Barcelona facility and exports to more than 30 countries worldwide. Made in aluminium with Scanimet interior coating - an extremely hard, durable and heat resistant, high performance nickel silicon carbide (carborundum) proprietary technology - the new cylinder line “will include a huge range of 250cc 4-stroke models and 2-stroke options. We plan to be offering more than 30 different off-road engine cylinder options within the next 2-3 years,” says Export Sales Manager Frank Gili. In the more immediate future, the company plans to launch adaptable cylinders for KTM SX50 and SX65 for 2018; www.airsal.com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2017 / JANUARY 2018 21