International Dealer News IDN 152 December 2019/January 2020 | Page 36

PRO GuIDe Vertex 'Race Evolution' off-road 2-stroke pistons Italian off-road pistons and performance specialist Vertex launched a new version of 2-stroke off-road pistons at EICMA. Called the 'Race Evolution' line, these "exotic pistons have been tested by our existing supported racing teams and are specifically for racing applications and stand out from the other high performance product lines we offer by having a reduced top land, a special 0.8 mm piston ring, special MoS2 coating and specific pockets to facilitate cylinder/piston smoothness and a new special dedicated racing profile. Molybdenum disulphide (MoS2, or moly) is an inorganic compound composed of molybdenum and sulphur. Classified as a transition metal dichalcogenide, it is relatively unreactive and unaffected by diluted acids and oxygen. In appearance and feel, molybdenum disulphide is similar to graphite. It is widely used as a dry lubricant because of its low friction and robustness. 'Race Evolution' pistons are already available for selected Yamaha (YZ125), KTM (125/85/65) and Husqvarna 125/85/65 models, with more applications to follow. VERTEX PISTONS/VP ITALY S.R.L. Reggio Emilia, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.vertexpistons.com Nordcode 'Rhyno' jacket The feature-rich 'Rhyno' jacket has been developed by Nordcode to be an "advanced modern motorcycle jacket with CE certification to the demanding prEN 17092-3:2019 Class AA standard. It features a removable thermal liner and a membrane that makes it waterproof, windproof and breathable. "The outer layer of the jacket is a high-strength fabric with excellent abrasion resistance. The zippered air panels in the front offer significant airflow when needed. It has double adjustable waist straps and chest and arm regulators to ensure a perfectly tailored fit. Safety is provided by the removable CE EN1621-1 certified protectors on shoulders and elbows and a removable CE back protector". Additional features include reflective inserts, fixed mesh lining, removable thermal lining, a fixed waterproof, breathable membrane, 'SmartFit' neck adjustment system, two front pockets, one large back pocket, three internal pockets (two in the thermal lining, one for a mobile phone) and sleeve adjustment. 'Rhyno' is available in black/grey (seen here) and black. NORDCODE Thessaloniki, GREECE Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.nordcode.com.gr 36 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020 Mupo new Superbike 2020 fork This all-new Superbike 2020 fork from Italian performance suspension specialist Mupo "sets a new landmark for high performance racing equipment". The new structure and design of the fork, "with its clean, uncluttered lines and attention to aesthetic detail looks as good as it performs, delivering improved mechanical resistance and braking system heat dispersion". The outer tubes have been entirely redesigned and a new triple bush system introduced, increasing the flexural rigidity of the front end. The DLC Hyperlox treatment is said to guarantee the maximum fluidity and sensitivity. Inside the fork is Mupo's new CSP30-R cartridge, described as "the most technologically advanced cartridge on the market". The outer tubes are hard and black anodised (40 micron) and features include double lapping for extreme fluidity. The stanchion tube is 46 mm with DLC Hyperlox; the radial brake caliper length is 108 mm, stroke is 130 mm, length 750 mm. The CSP30-R cartridge features 24 clicks of compression and rebound adjustment with 15 mm (15 turns) of spring preload. MUPO S.R.L Bologna, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.mupo.it www.idnmag.com