International Dealer News IDN 152 December 2019/January 2020 | Page 48

PRO GuIDe Trofeo oil filters by Ognibene Noted for its long history (founded in 1948), patented 'Silent' sprockets and gears, and complete off-road transmission kits (with D.I.D chain), Bologna, Italy based Ognibene continues development of its Trofeo brand. Trofeo by Ognibene ('Trophy') is a Pro-Grade line of products that includes chain drive kits, brake pads (introduced in 2010) and now, launched at EICMA, oil filters. Available in a GP racing version, and for 'standard' road , Motocross, Enduro, scooter and ATV models, they have been "designed to the finest of details", says Sales Manager Federico Aribizzani, "to guarantee maximum performance and increase the durability and reliability of the engine." "Constructed for the most demanding OE standards and still offering excellent value for money, the new Trofeo oil filters maintain lubricant performance even after thousands of miles thanks to their advanced filtering system. "Everyone knows that constant and correct cleaning of the oil is of vital importance to engine performance and durability. The oil filter is a critical component - it has to be able to block the component friction and other impurities that are carried by the oil to prevent them getting into the combustion chamber. If there was no filter, the polluted oil would increase the wear and tear of the moving parts, directly resulting in an increased risk of engine damage. "For this reason, Ognibene Motorcycle, with its 60 years of motorcycle industry experience and the skills acquired over the years, decided to develop its own line of oil filters, broadening its range of products for the motorcycle aftermarket and enlarging the range of Ognibene quality products that dealers can sell and use. "In addition to our ROAD filters, we have developed a specific line of oil filters to meet the demands of modern racing engines and extreme driving conditions - Trofeo GP 'Racing' oil filters. Developed according to very high specifications, they have a 17 mm hexagonal nut that facilitates quick and easy assembly and disassembly with reduced risk of 'burring', a hole that allows for mandatory safety wire attachment for use in racing, and a special silicone membrane that ensures an excellent seal, even at the very high temperatures generated in race engines." At EICMA the Ognibene booth featured the Ducati Panigale V4 of the Lorenzo Mauri M-Motocorsa team that participated in the CIV (SBK) 2019 Championship, and as 'Wild Card' entries at the two Italian WSBK Championship races at Imola and Misano, promising young rider Samuele Cavalieri used Trofeo racing pads and sprockets "with excellent results," says Federico. OGNIBENE SPA Bologna, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ognibenechaintech.it 1) Heavy-duty steel canister 2) Pressure relief valve 3) Highest quality filtration media 4) Anti-drain valve 5) Heavy-duty steel base plate 6) Pre-lubricated gasket 48 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020