International Dealer News IDN 155 June/July 2020 | Page 41

Performance Technology adjustable levers PRO GuIDe Founded by Nicholas Bragagnolo in 1999, Performance Technology specialises in high-tech, ergonomically advanced component solutions that have been born out of many decades of motorcycle manufacturer and parts brand experience with leading players such as Aprilia, Honda, Yamaha, Triumph, Aprilia, Öhlins, Brembo and Magneti Marelli. Bragagnolo's vision for Performance Technology was blank-sheet design that was governed simply by design and materials best practice rather than the design, budget and productionisation constraints of a motorcycle manufacturer - a purity of purpose that would result in uncompromised product excellence. Seen here are two new advanced plug-and-play PT branded Evo Ultimate adjustable handlebar lever designs for the new Honda 2020 CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP and 2006 - 2020 Suzuki GSR-R 1000, including the 2015 - 2020 naked and 2019 - 2020 Katana - where handlebar levers are concerned, motorcycles that place a premium on precision, feel and feedback. Manufactured in Ergal (7075 zinc/aluminium alloy - known for its durability, ductility and high strength) with hard oxide surface treatment, the red pivot adjustment points offer the rider the opportunity to tune the feel and response of the brake lever action based on road and tyre conditions and riding preferences from a more aggressive style to more modulated braking for wet conditions and poor road surfaces. The newly designed stainless steel long-life pivot that is integrated into the lever gives the rider greater grip. Special sliding bearings provide safety in the event of impact with the lever rising, avoiding damage to the master cylinder with interchangeable colour accented tips, allowing the length of the lever to be shortened or lengthened for improved ergonomics and braking operation safety. The kit includes the pair of levers - brake and clutch. All Performance Technology products are designed and manufactured by the company in Italy, and since 2008 PT has been a 'sister company' to Bologna based Ducabike, the respected Ducati performance parts manufacturer, under the ownership of Claudio Gandolfi (Officina Gandolfi Srl). PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY Castel Maggiore (BO), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] performancetechnology.it INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - JUNE/JULY 2020 41