International Dealer News IDN 153 February/March 2020 | Page 46

PRO GuIDe UCLEAR 2020 updates Last year we reported that the fast growing and hugely updated feature-rich weatherproof UCLEAR range of rider communication products had become fully available in Europe for the first time through Hantz & Partners in Germany, as master importers, and that distributor and dealer opportunities were now available throughout Europe. At the heart of the UCLEAR programme is an extraordinarily advanced and comprehensive suite of features, including everything from Bluetooth 5.0, U- Command and U-Prompt voice activation and control, and U-Pair universal intercom pairing with all other manufacturers' Bluetooth headsets - right through to U-Safe Crash Impact Sensing and emergency contact advisory and GPS location functions, exclusive boomless hidden MEMS microphones using patented Advanced Beam Forming (ABF) noise cancellation technology and unique, buttonless Gesture Control - making the UCLEAR the first ever motorcycle headset that can be controlled by hand, even when wearing the heaviest of winter gloves. The top of the range UCLEAR Motion Infinity allows an unlimited number of riders to take advantage of the MULTI-HOP technology that increases the range by an additional 1,200 m with each rider that joins the DynaMESH E-Z Button 1- Touch pairing intercom network. If the capacity of the Motion Infinity is never going to be required, then there are the Motion 6 and, new for 2020, Motion 4 Lite versions that offer lower cost and more basic features. The single pack Motion 4 Lite Boomless Bluetooth Motion 4 Lite Boomless Bluetooth Headset Group Intercom Headset Group Intercom for up to four riders still offers an excellent 1,200 m range per person, and while Gesture Control and Voice Command features are not included, SIRI and Google Voice are supported. The Motion 4 Lite will be available as a single pack only. Also new for 2020, the AMP Go2 Bluetooth Helmet Audio System Headset is for riders who just need intercom between 2 people, in addition to being able to talk on the phone, listen to music and receive GPS announcements. AMP Go2 Bluetooth Helmet Audio System Headset HANTZ + PARTNER GMBH Gundelfingen, GERMANY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.uclear.eu www.hantz.com G.Razor and G.Rocket boots Two new boots presented G.Rocket by Gaerne at EICMA were the G.Rocket and the G.Razor. The G.Rocket was designed for sport-racing, but to be comfortable off the bike as well. The upper is made of microfibre and said to be highly wear resistant. Features include lateral air vent perforation to improve inside ventilation and comfort, malleolus reinforcement, shift pad and heel protection. Closure is by laces and Velcro strap with a micro injected insert to facilitate grip. The exclusive compound rubber sole is integrated with the upper design and offers maximum grip and wear resistance. The boot has an internal breathable and anti-bacterial membrane, but G.Rocket is also available with a Gore-Tex extended membrane for increased breathability. G.Razor is said to be a G.Razor "comfortable sport shoe, with a lightweight and street- styled upper combining suede and technical fabric". Features include soft pads on the ankle area and on the heel, laces for easy closure and a comfortable fit, the lace loop holder on the lateral side safely securing the closure. The Gore-Tex extended membrane provides increased breathability, while the newly designed rubber sole "gives excellent grip on and off the bike". GAERNE SPA Coste di Maser (TV), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.gaerne.com