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Newfren: This has been a big year for the Italian brakes and clutch specialist.
A stream of application updates for its wide ranging brake pads programme
was followed by new RacePro QC clutch plate development applications,
high performance fixed brake, solid and steel hub floating discs in laser-cut
AISI420 steel for off-road and street, hardened and coated AISI420 steel
vintage disc application discs with Ergal 7075 T6, machined from solid hub,
and urban, riding-friendly ProRace brake shoes; www.newfren.com
Eleveit: Described as being the result of thirty years of experience in
motorcycle boot and technical work shoe manufacturing, Treviso, Italy based
manufacturer Eleveit says that "Italian authenticity" is at the heart of its
riding boots, gloves and apparel designs. The technology and feature-rich
programme includes race, touring, urban and café racer style boots and
gloves, one-piece race suits and textile and leather jackets with removable
CE certified protectors. The top-of-the-line RC Pro boot features Eleveit's
proprietary Internal Protection Technology (IPT) - a new ankle protection
system that is said to offer "an excellent balance between flexibility and
protection"; www.eleveit.it
Wind Trading: It has been a busy year for the Ravenna, Italy parts and
apparel distributor and designer. Hard parts have included WRP brand off-
road discs and tapered design 'Pro-Bars'; W2 brand 'Air-RT' and 'DZF' touring
boots and a complete collection of styles and finishes of 'Cruiser' boots.
However, the big news was the launch (at EICMA 2018) of its new "Premium
Budget" Ravenna Motorcycle Fashion line - distributed exclusively in Europe
by Wind Trading; www.ravenna-moto.com, www.w2boots.com,
www.windtrading.it Vertex Pistons: The Italian off-road performance specialist is celebrating
another championship win, with Tim Gajser scooping the 2019 MXGP title
using Vertex GP-Racer's Choice pistons. Recent new products include its
updated range of 'Top-End' piston kits - further expanded to include all 2019
off-road motorcycles. 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"; www.vertexpistons.com
Polisport: Recent highlights from the Portuguese 'Performance Plastics'
manufacturer include additions to its rider protection options with the
EN1621-3:2018 (Chest – Type A) and EN1621-2:2014 (Central Back – 1)
compliant Phantom PRO body chest protector. Neck brace-friendly with
thermoformed shoulder paddings, the slim and adaptable design is made in
"high impact-resistant plastic and soft impact deflecting padding - the
Phantom PRO has the perfect blend between comfort and protection";
www.polisport.com Hevik: Recent new products from the Italian gear, apparel and accessory
brand have included its 'Typhoon' motorcycle vest, new summer gloves, the
'Ikaro' jacket, an update of its popular 'Titanium-R' all-season jacket and the
new versatile and practical 'Andromeda' CE certified parka; www.hevik.com
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