International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 39

PRO GuIDe HP Corse for KTM 790 Duke Italian specialist HP Corse has three different exhausts available for the KTM 790 Duke, two of which are Euro 4 approved, the third available in "race only" version; the two Euro 4 versions with high level silencers - the 4-Track and the EvoXtreme - the 'Hydroform Corsa' track versions - with a EvoXtreme for KTM Duke 790 Hydroform Corsa for KTM Duke 790 shorter, race style design. The company say that the 4-Track version "loves adventure, fully embodying the desire for escape and the purest motorcycle spirit". Dyno and street tested in "the most demanding situations", 4-Track "guarantees reliability and gives the Duke elegant back lines" while delivering power gains at low and medium speeds; available in two materials and three different finishes - titanium, satin steel, black steel in choice of styles, including their unique octagonal design. The 310 mm, high level Euro 4 approved EvoXtreme is designed for the original manifolds, redesigning the profile and rear look of the Duke, "adding new aggressiveness and wickedness." With a small carbon cover, it is available in silver steel, black steel or titanium. The silencer body has an irregular shape and shrinks to slip-on securely without using welds. The bottom is in carbon fibre with a "slash" profile join. The Hydroform Corsa "fully embodies the racing spirit" and is formed under high pressure to allow a design and profile that would not be possible using conventional bending and welding techniques. It features a reduced wall thickness without compromising strength and rigidity, a mesh grille, reduced weight and excellent gas flow due to the perfectly smooth internal walls; available only in "race" version without dbk. 4-Track for BMW R 1250 GS A Euro 4 approved 400 mm 4-Track is also available for the BMW R 1250 GS and 1200 GS, weighing less than the OE exhaust at 3,920 kg in the satin or black steel versions or just 3,470 kg in titanium. Available in the same two materials and three finishes (with hydroformed end cap), the 4-Track for the Honda 'Africa Twin' (and all 'Maxi Enduro', Sport Touring/Adventure models and the latest generation Crossovers) "guarantees reliability and gives the Africa Twin a slimmer rear profile which improves dynamic performance while improving performance, especially at low and medium speeds". HP CORSE Bologna, ITALY [email protected] [email protected] www.hpcorse.com Andreani 2019 cartridge kit updates The Andreani Group, the noted Italian suspension specialist, has brought further track and street experience to updates to its popular replacement and upgrade cartridge kit programmes. The flagship of the Andreani products range is the Misano cartridge, developed by its R&D team for the most popular, best- selling street bikes, naked style, vintage and large displacement scooters. The newly restyled EVO version is available for over 200 applications and has a solid reputation for reliable performance and durability. Advanced technical features include the use of 20 mm pistons with increased oil passages, new style cartridge tubes with hard DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating treatment and a sophisticated hydraulic system that transmits excellent response in fast riding and improved comfort in urban or touring use compared to most OEM suspensions. As an OE replacement, the Misano EVO brings levels of tunability not generally available from standard manufacturer suspensions, including compression, rebound and spring preload based on rider weight and riding style and conditions. Also seen here, the ACK cartridge kit (Andreani Conversion Kit) has been developed by the Andreani Group R&D team for off-road motorcycles equipped with air/spring forks and is now available for all 2 www.idnmag.com ACK cartridge kit Misano Cartridge, EVO version and 4-stroke KTM and Husqvarna models from 85 cc and up. The kit is made entirely from Ergal and aluminium and has a solid 12 mm rod, a practical cap provided with a spring preload adjuster, a pre-loading tube with a specially treated tube to increase smoothness, a spring in the cartridge lower to reduce friction between stem and sleeve and adjustable spring pre-load. Developed to make riding off-road less tiring and to deliver maximum control of the front wheel, Andreani says that the ACK kit will provide much improved feel and absorption of the bumps and lumps of rough terrain, jumps and landings, and is designed as an easy-install direct OEM replacement. Andreani Group also designs and manufactures a range of specialty suspension tuning, repair and service tools, machines and systems for professional technicians and race teams, and offers a regular programme of exclusive suspension courses at its high-tech manufacturing, research, development, testing and training headquarters at Pesaro (on Italy’s Adriatic coast south of Venice). Andreani also distributes many leading suspension brands, either in Italy or internationally, including Öhlins, MIVV, Marchesini, Samco, Kayaba, Showa, Regina, SKF, Hagon, Speedy Mousse, Eibach, PFC, SuperB, Whiteline, DWS and ND Tuned. ANDREANI GROUP INTERNATIONAL Pesaro (PU), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.andreanigroup.com INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2019 39