International Dealer News IDN 145 October/November 2018 | Page 34

PRO GuIDe Forcefield FreeLite back ‘Commander’ protector and Tech 2 ON/OFF road base layer British specialist Forcefield has added a number of new products to its 2018 range, including the all new FreeLite back protector which is said to “take comfort to the next level”. While still offering CE Level 2 performance and Repeat Performance Technology (RPT), “the new ‘free fitting’ back protector offers even more breathability, flexibility and at minimal weight. “Using the very latest cutting techniques and intelligent design the ‘free fitting’ armour shapes the body perfectly, offering huge flexibility and no restriction when moving around on the motorcycle. Features include DRI-M technology (Dynamic, Reactive, Intelligent Material), lightweight, EN1621-2 CE2 test pass, ‘Free fitting’ CE2 armour layering system, non- restrictive and breathable construction, height adjustable 3- point fastening waistband and heat activated 3D body moulding. Also seen here, the Tech 2 base layer shirt and pants are a new and improved addition to the Forcefield Climate Control range that uses “the very latest production techniques to ensure the highest performing materials, combined with the most up-to-date and cutting-edge technology to produce the very best in base layer design and function. “These garments have three functionalities: breathability, compression and the design, fundamental for a rich and technical garment. The design features aid the compression in key areas, allowing the surface knits to massage and stimulate the skin, improving overall comfort. Features include three technical structures, produced on a seamless loom, the thermoregulation properties EXHIBITOR EXHIBITOR of BeCool, the lightness and fast drying properties of Dryarn and enhanced anti-bacterial properties and superior wicking properties. The latest evolution of Italian specialist Airoh’s ON/OFF helmets, the ‘Commander’, features “an innovative design” with a changeable configuration that turns it from a ‘peak and visor’ off-roader to a ‘naked’ on-roader with the peak and visor removed. The company says that all of its “latest helmet design and technology comes together in the ‘Commander’ to redefine standards and achieve performance levels that others cannot match”. Features include a high performance composite fibre (HPC) shell, extra wide visor with retractable sun visor, Pinlock lens, aerodynamic peak, three-zone ventilation, Bluetooth housing, two outer shell sizes and a wide range of “striking” graphics. FORCEFIELD BODY ARMOUR EXHIBITOR Rushden, Northants, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com LOCATELLI S.P.A. Almenno San Bartolomeo (BG), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.airoh.com Matris 2018 suspension options - 790 Duke Italian specialist Matris has a comprehensive selection of suspension upgrades available for the KTM 790 Duke - the naked twin that is selling well in all of Europe’s primary markets. At the front, a choice of 20 or 25 mm fork kits featuring Matris’ latest ‘Quad Valve’ technology, they both allow full compression, rebound and preload adjustment and are both complete and ready to install without any modifications to the factory front end. For sport riders, fully adjustable Matris “speed sensitive system” steering damper options reduce vibrations and front wheel shake and provide greater safety at higher speeds. At the rear, Matris has a choice of three M46KD OE replacement multi-adjustable shock absorber 34 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 options - all three have rebound and length adjustment; the std has a standard spring compression preload adjustment; the ID has hydraulic spring preload adjustment, and on the IKD it is via a glove- friendly top knob for fast and easy setting change. Matris front forks for the KTM 790 Duke are sold with Motorex fork oil and feature KTM colour match springs. Matris ‘Dark Series’ black springs are available on request. MATRIS S.R.L. Camisano Vicentino (VI), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.matrisdampers.com