ROAD PRODUCTS
SPEEDY RUBBER FOR WET OR DRY
The Michelin Road 5 is the newest motorcycle tyre specifically
for sport-touring motorcycles. Its patented technologies
provide riders with enhanced grip, comfort and stability,
particularly in wet conditions.
We’re told that after 5000km, this tyre will stop in as short a
distance in the wet as a new Michelin Pilot Road 4 tyre.
It’s also designed for outstanding grip on dry roads and superior
stability compared with its predecessor, thanks to new tread
compounds and Michelin’s new adaptive casing technology.
Distributor: Northern Accessories
Price: From $229
Info: www.roadguide.co.nz/products/187-michelin_
road/11441-michelin_road_5_tyre_sport_tou.aspx
ALL-WEATHER RIDERS TAKE NOTE
The TCX Rush waterproof boot is aimed at commuters and
sport riders who go out in all weathers.
The microfibre and suede leather upper includes micro
injections and air intakes in the ankle area, plus a polyurethane
toe slider and suede shift pad.
There’s a waterproof lining, and reinforcements where needed.
The boot fastens with lacing plus a Velcro band, the footbed is
anatomic and replaceable, and the sole is aimed at high wear
resistance.
Distributor: Northern Accessories
Size style: Black, fluoro yellow, EU sizes 36–48;
US 3.5–13
Price: $239
Info: http://www.roadguide.co.nz/searchresults.
aspx?terms=tcx+rush
THE BOOT JAMES BOND WOULD WEAR
The incredibly popular Rocket boot from Italian brand Stylmartin
is now available in New Zealand, in black. The Rocket is a
quintessential vintage-look motorcycle boot, designed after
military footwear and manufactured using full grain ‘writer’ leather
and high-end boot-making techniques. They not only look great
as a fully featured motorcycling boot, but are also comfortable,
practical, waterproof and breathable.
Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale
Price: $399
Info: www.eurobike.co.nz/clothing/boots/boots-
urban/stylmartin-rocket-cafe-racer-boots-black.html
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