International Dealer News IDN 145 October/November 2018 | Page 48

PRO GuIDe High-tech heated apparel by Keis Keis Apparel, a leading UK heated clothing brand, has been advancing the creation of heated motorcycle clothing for over 10 years, using the very latest micro carbon fibre heat generation technology. Now it is starting to make its class-leading range of advanced product designs available to distributors and their dealers in continental Europe. Last year saw a test introduction to France, Italy, Czech Republic and Denmark, where the Keis brand’s leading combination of technology and materials was well received by winter riders. Designed in the UK, specifically for European riding conditions, the Keis Apparel programme includes a range of heated jackets, vests, ladies’ bodywarmers, gloves (armoured and inner gloves), heated trousers and boot insoles. Keis uses “micro carbon fibre technology” and the very latest heat generating technology to deliver Far Infra-Red Radiation - the kind that bright sunlight transmits, even on cold days. This provides reliable, even and strategically positioned heating in a garment that is so reliable it can even be washed. Heating is provided by micro carbon fibre panels, which deliver an even spread of heat around the chest, kidneys, arms and collar. Carbon panels are not only thinner and more flexible than traditional wired elements, they are also more reliable, so they are covered by a lifetime warranty, for complete peace of mind. The majority of garments can be powered either from the motorcycle's electrical system via the Sports Plus line Performance plastics specialist Puig has channelled its long experience in the design of aerodynamic accessories into creating a new range of Sports Plus products, intended to enhance the appearance of racing motorcycles like the radical Yamaha MT-09 (FZ-09) 2017. The company says that “these parts are distinguished by their small size and versatility, which allows them to be 48 supplied wiring loom that connects to the motorcycle’s battery, or from either of the Keis 2600mAh and 5200mAh portable batteries - both feature a USB power output that can be used to power any Keis garment or any USB device (cell/Handy, camera etc.). Keis will be at INTERMOT (Hall 6, A/070) with several new garments, including all-new, PPE directive EN 13594:2015 certified, G501 premium heated gloves and their B501W premium ladies’ heated bodywarmer, designed for maximum comfort and ergonomic styling. KEIS Odiham, Hampshire, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.keisapparel.co.uk EXHIBITOR mounted alone, as a cover for the front, or together with the visor, which channels the air and significantly reduces turbulence for the rider”. Many combinations are possible, so that the rider can set up the level of aerodynamic protection according to personal preferences. Sport or Touring fairings can be mounted easily in a very simple way, the company says, which increases protection on specific occasions or in cold season. The components are made from ABS. INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 MOTOPLASTIC Granollers/Barcelona, SPAIN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.puig.tv EXHIBITOR