International Dealer News IDN 142 April/May 2018 | Page 51

PRO GuIDe Downforce spoilers for Kawasaki ZX-10R/RR/SE Spanish plastic protectors and accessories specialist Puig has introduced a new programme of accessories for the Kawasaki ZX-10R/RR/SE range - a line of aerodynamic lateral downforce spoilers. These new aerodynamic components have been designed to be “perfectly integrated into the motorcycle fairing, in an optimal position and inclination to provide more downforce to the front section of the bike”. As well as providing a more aggressive and racing style look for the Ninjas, Puig says they improve stability under braking and when accelerating quickly. “As a result of our experience in developing accessories for the fairing and the constant research we are doing to find ways of further improving ride quality, these new items follow the current trends of the aerodynamic designs that are seen applied on MotoGP bikes”. The new spoilers are made of 4 mm high-impact acrylic, with a rounded finished edge to ensure safety. Puig supplies the spoilers in black, with two pairs of deflectors, in green and black, so the rider can personalise it to their taste, and say that “the mounting process is easy and secure, using common tools with no mechanical knowledge necessary”. MOTOPLASTIC Granollers/Barcelona, SPAIN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.puig.tv Entry-level MX gloves The inventors of the Leatt-Brace have launched a comprehensive line of motorcycle gloves as part of their 2018 line. Their ‘Barely There’ GPX 1.5 glove is “engineered to provide an effective barrier of palm protection without compromising feel”, according to the Capetown, South Africa based company. Purpose-built with an all-new Micron Grip palm, Leatt says that “the 1.5 sets a new standard for gloves in its class. It offers super strength and enhanced comfort without the high price tag”. The upper hand stretch material is lightweight and “offers superior airflow, whilst the pre- curved, seamless palm makes this a truly stealth glove - understated and slick, yet fully capable of providing protection against scrapes, the 1.5 glove is streamlined and structurally so light, it is easy to forget that it is being worn”. LEATT CORPORATION Durbanville, SOUTH AFRICA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.leatt.com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2018 51