International Dealer News IDN 153 February/March 2020 | Page 50

PRO GuIDe Race-proven Panigale V4 suspension package Last month we featured Italian performance suspension specialist Mupo's all-new 2020 Superbike fork, described as "setting a new landmark for high performance racing equipment", with features including a new triple tree bush system to increase flexural rigidity and DLC Hyperlox coating. This month we have news of more new product designs from Mupo - its Ducati Panigale V4 suspension package, featuring a new AB1 Evo Factory shock and CSP30-R cartridge; this is the kit with which Mupo won the first Panigale V4 title worldwide in the Italian SBK Championship. The AB1 Factory shock is characterised by the bladder technology inside the reservoir, which significantly increases feel and sensibility and allows continuity and reliability of damping from the first to the last lap. Completely made of Ergal 7075 aluminium alloy (zinc alloy aluminium, as used in the aerospace industry), "the Factory shock integrates lightness, resistance and a high heat coefficient - all contributing to an excellent damping in the most extreme conditions. "The sophisticated hydraulics, tested and approved by riders such as Alex Barros and Michele Pirro, has a CNC machined 46 mm piston, which gives more grip and control to the rider in braking, apex and exit of the curve". Completely adjustable in high and low speed compression, rebound, spring preload and length, the AB1 Factory is the "reference point for the rider who wants to find the ideal setting and have a high- performance motorcycle". At the heart of the CSP30-R is the Trough-Rod Technology, an innovative system used by top teams in the most prestigious competitions worldwide. This technology is characterised by the behaviour of the piston rod, which enters and exits the body of the cartridge at the same time, avoiding gas pressure imbalances and limiting oil dilatation. "The result is a unique and uniquely homogeneous and progressive damping with grip and feeling at the front in the braking, apex and exit phases of the corner. The CSP30-R's performance is simply superior to the open, closed and pressurised cartridges currently on the market". The compression and rebound damping are completely independent - together with the spring preload adjustment in both legs, this makes finding the perfect setting "simple, fast and intuitive". MUPO S.R.L Bologna, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.mupo.it 'Silent Sprockets': exclusive, patented vulcanised technology Italian driveline specialist Ognibene's 'Silent Sprockets' feature a patented vulcanised rubber technology gear profile that reduces noise and prolongs transmission life. Founded by Dante Ognibene in 1948 as a result of his experience working at Ducati, these days the Bolognese company has 48 employees, a sales turnover of over 12 million euro and a facility of over 5,000 square metres and is widely respected as a leader in the design, realisation and commercialisation of chain transmissions and motorcycle components. After over thirty years of collaboration with the most prestigious and important brands in the world (including D.I.D and Nissin), Ognibene S.p.A. patented its sprocket technology as a solution to meet the specific build specifications of motorcycle manufacturers as the power that the transmission had to cope with and the durability of critical components made ever greater demands of materials and manufacturing precision and quality control. The 'Silent Sprockets' by Ognibene are gears with a vulcanised rubber profile applied to both sides, which guarantees a noise reduction of at least 2dB more than conventional kits, thereby extending transmission life. Front and rear sprockets in this product range are made exclusively in 50 C45 steel and Chrome/Molybdenum for strength, reliability and durability. One of the most recent results and latest motorcycle engineering innovations to come out of Ognibene's Research and Development Department, the Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' were the brainchild of Franco Ognibene, in a design that offers efficiency and high precision. "Unique in the aftermarket, all Ognibene gears are subject to strict quality control in order to satisfy the demands of the most expert motorcyclists" - Ognibene's unique product is backed up by patents registered in Italy and the USA. "We endeavour to guarantee uniqueness and high performance every day to those who, like us, see motorcycles as more than a INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 means of transport," says Federico Arbizzani, Sales Manager for the Motorcycle Department at Ognibene S.p.A. "In 2018, sales of the Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' recorded an increase of +15% over 2017, a strong indication that shows there are opportunities for our technology to grow further still in the international market. "The fact that these gears, in particular the pinion, have been chosen by the most important manufacturers, obviously makes us very proud and for us highlights that the world is increasingly sensitive to noise and environmental impact." The Ognibene 'Silent Sprockets' range includes over 400 product items, applications and fitments. OGNIBENE SPA Bologna, ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.ognibenechaintech.it www.idnmag.com