International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 18

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Mitas Terra Force-MX
BRIEFS competition tyres
NEWS
No stranger to the unique
challenges of the Pike's Peak
International Hill Climb, on 30th
June 2019 Aprilia will compete in
the Heavyweight Motorcycle class
with the widely acclaimed race-
spec RSV4 derived Tuono V4 1100
naked bike, with Australian racer
and Cycle News Road Test Editor
Rennie Scaysbrook as the rider.
Since making his debut in the 'Race
To The Clouds' in 2016, Scaysbrook
has achieved a podium position
each year in the Heavyweight
category and is one of only five
riders in the history of the PPIC to
go under the magic 10-minute
barrier. First sanctioned in 1916,
the track measures 12.42 miles
(19.99 km) and has over 156 turns,
climbing 4,720 ft (1,440 m) to the
finish at 14,110 ft (4,300 m), on
grades averaging 7.2%. As of
August 2011, the highway is fully
paved.
BRP has reported revenues of CAN
$5,243.8 million, an increase of
$791.3 million or +17.8% for its
2018 financial year. "It was an
incredible year for us. I'm extremely
proud of the team and how well our
people executed and delivered on our
business plan, achieving record
results. We have demonstrated
quarter after quarter that our capacity
to innovate allows us to outpace the
industry and we intend to continue to
do so", declared José Boisjoli, BRP's
President and CEO. The company's
North American retail sales for
powersports vehicles and outboard
engines increased by 9% for the
twelve-month period ended January
31, 2019 compared with the twelve-
month period ended January 31,
2018, mainly due to an increase in
SSV and PWC.
February saw the MIC, SVIA,
ROHVA and Outdoor Recreation
Industries' Roundtable celebrate
the passage of the Natural
Resources Management Act. Last
year, the government released
national data demonstrating the
importance of an outdoor
recreation economy that
accounts for 2.2 percent of the
nation's Gross Domestic Product
and directly supports 4.5 million
jobs. The Act delivers reforms
that will "protect public lands
and waters and enhance visitor
experiences in treasured
outdoor places". The package
includes appropriations for the
continued study of the outdoor
recreation economy
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INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS
Mitas, part of the Swedish Trelleborg
Group, is introducing a new Terra
Force-MX 'competition' line for
professional and amateur rider use.
"Terra Force-MX tyres are intended for
both professional and amateur riders
seeking high performance. They
replace our previous motocross
competition range and have been
developed in cooperation with many
professional motocross riders on
different tracks and various types of
terrain," says Ksenija Bitenc, Director
of the Mitas Motorcycle Tyres division.
"The new line is offered with three
different tread patterns - Terra Force-
MX SAND, Terra Force-MX SM and
Terra Force-MX MH - to meet the
requirements of all riders and terrain
types.
"The new motocross competition line
shows the dedication of Mitas to
motocross racing. This has grown over
the past years through the partnership
with MXGP (FIM Motocross World
Championship) and cooperation with
many motocross teams and riders."
Terra Force-MX SAND is for sandy and
extra soft terrain, with the rear tyre
having a "semi-paddle construction
with wide row spacing to ensure
maximum cleaning. Large centre lugs
provide traction and the layout of the
side lugs ensures outstanding
cornering".
The front features a scooped centre
tread pattern "that acts like a paddle
to evacuate sand and deliver traction.
A sharp paddle design with a
reinforced shoulder supports hard
landing after jumping, with sharp
knobs in the central part that
guarantee extended tread life. The
compound features high hardness and
does not soften during racing".
Terra Force-MX SM is for soft to
medium terrain and features a
"tapered knob design that chisels its
way through the soft ground for
traction. The high, well-spaced knobs
are tied at the base for reinforcement
Terra Force-MX
Sand
to give a longer life".
Terra Force-MX MH is for medium to
hard terrain with rear tyre knobs that
offer "maximum traction on all terrain
applications with surface area and a
new tread compound ensuring a
balance between stiffness, reliability
and long-lasting performance. The
tread pattern and broad spacing
between the central knobs provide
maximum traction, even in changing
terrain conditions, giving maximum
speed and control.
"The front tyre knobs have an arrow-
like layout and the side knobs deliver
directional accuracy. Grip on harder
terrain is mainly achieved by the type
of tread figures and higher filling of the
Terra Force-MX MH
Terra Force-MX SM
contact surface."
The Terra Force-MX line features a red
stripe marking, as used on tyres for
motocross competition.
www.mitas-moto.com
Ksenija Bitenc, Director of the Mitas
Motorcycle Tyres division: "Terra
Force-MX tyres are intended for
both professional and amateur
riders seeking high performance"
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