International Dealer News IDN 150 August/September 2019 | Page 33

PRO GuIDe 'Top-End' piston kit Italian specialist VP Italy says its 'Top-End' piston kit has been further expanded to include "even off-road motorcycles, ATV and UTV, and is available for all 2019 models". Developed by VP Italy to make the repairing process easier, saving time and money, the 'Top-End' kits "come with everything needed to replace the piston, top end gaskets and wrist pin bearing or chain". For 2-stroke models the kits include a Replica or Race version piston, rings, wrist pin, circlips, top end gaskets "and even the wrist pin gasket bearing". The 4-stroke kits include a Replica or High Compression piston, rings, wrist pin, circlips, top end gaskets, wrist pin bearing "and a free cam chain". VP says that "these kits have the advantage of including all the required parts to update and renew the thermal section of the engine at a very convenient cost. By purchasing the Top-End piston kit, you spend more than 10% less than if each component is purchased individually". VERTEX PISTONS/VP ITALY S.R.L. Reggio Emilia, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.vertexpistons.com Sound mode choice for 2019 KTMs Netherlands headquartered exhaust sound control specialist Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde has added new exhaust systems for a selection of KTM models for 2019. Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde provides the rider with the opportunity to switch between three different performance modes, at the simple touch of a button, while riding. The exhaust has a built-in valve which can be closed, opened or half opened - also known as the Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde 'Dynamic' modes. SPV-6 glove and 'Riverside' jacket Recent new products from Spanish apparel specialist Rainers Sports include the SPV-6 glove and 'Riverside' summer jacket. The SPV-6 glove is made from cow's leather with an inner lining of Coolmax and Kevlar upper and polyester lower part. The TPU knuckle protector is designed in two pieces for increased flexibility, and there are TPU protectors on the finger joints and in the metacarpal area. There are further protection panels in hard-wearing 'Superfabric' and flexible soft carbon laminate on the top knuckles. The TPU cuffs have some Kevlar thread stitching. The glove closes with a double Velcro fastening and is available in black/neon/white and black/white colour combinations in sizes XS-3XL. The 'Riverside' summer jacket has mesh panels at the front and back combined with polyester fabric and reflective details. There are adjustment buttons in the upper area of the sleeves and on the lower part of the The exhaust is available for the 2019 KTM 1090/R, 1290/R/S and 1290 Super Duke R/GT models. Customers can configure the exhaust of their choice at Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde’s online configurator. THE JEKILL & HYDE COMPANY Belfeld (Venlo), NETHERLANDS Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.jekillandhyde.com waist, an elastic adjustment band at the waist and the sleeves are adjustable with Velcro. There are CE protectors at the shoulders and elbows and neoprene at the neck for better adjustment and comfort. Further features include a removable, waterproof membrane with a zipper and polyester lining and one inner pocket. RAINERS SPORTS Elche, SPAIN Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.rainers-sports.com www.idnmag.com DISTRIBUTORS WANTED INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 33