International Dealer News IDN 154 April/May 2020 | Page 30

PRO GuIDe LV-10 for 2020 Kawasaki Z 900 LeoVince continues to develop new LV-10 slip-on applications, this time for the Kawasaki Z 900 (2020), in three different versions: LV-10 Stainless Steel, LV-10 Black Edition and LV-10 Titanium. Developed in collaboration with the best Moto2 and Moto3 teams, and based directly on LeoVince's MotoGP and SBK race experience, the company says it "designed an exhaust system with extremely compact dimensions to grant maximum lightness, the best performance and the unmistakable LeoVince racing sound". Manufactured entirely from AISI 304 stainless steel, the LV-10 Stainless Steel and Black Edition body sports a matt finish and a laser-etched LeoVince logo. "In the Titanium version, the silencer and the manifold are made using titanium grade 1, a pure material with high levels of ductility, strength and corrosion resistance while guaranteeing a 30% weight reduction compared to stainless steel. "TIG welding is done entirely by hand and underlines the craftsmanship of the product while retaining its racing DNA". Additional features include high thermal resistance (900°C) fibreglass wool, applied through the use of a single proprietary and volumised yarn, to allow the sound-absorbing material to expand freely without the fibres losing integrity, greatly increasing the durability. It is available in stainless steel and carbon fibre, ECE approved, and in LV-10 and LV Pro slip-on versions. Matching (non-approved) header pipes are also available. LEOVINCE Monticello d'Alba (CN), ITALY [email protected] www.leovince.com Featherlight cable for Interceptor 650 British cables and controls specialist Venhill Engineering has developed a Featherlight clutch cable for Royal Enfield's new 650 Interceptor - "offering owners of the best- selling parallel twin a lighter, smoother, longer lasting experience, at a modest cost". Manufactured by Venhill at its UK factory, the Featherlight cable provides a lighter, smoother action, improved feel and increased durability compared to the OE version. Each one features Venhill's high quality Featherlight cabling, a marine-grade stainless steel inner wire that resists stretching and a durable PTFE liner for minimum friction that eliminates the need for lubrication and delivers a lighter action. The cables are all 'Bird-caged' - a special process applied to the end of the inner cable wire which allows solder to penetrate the weave of the cable, making the bond with the nipple much stronger, while adding extra strength and durability. The process significantly reduces the risk of cable breakage when put under repeated stress and pressure. For ease of fitment, Venhill cables are a straight swap with the originals - so there's no need for any modifications. Available in black, blue, green, grey, orange, red and yellow for all models of the 650 Interceptor (from 2019 on). VENHILL ENGINEERING Dorking, Surrey, UK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.venhill.co.uk