IDN 99 March 2012

MARCH ‘12 – ISSUE #99

COMMENT: ACEM’s inclusive approach is the key to embracing the opportunities of the future .....................................Page 3

News ROOM

sHOw ReVIew

MFR Ducati Mutant:

Husqvarna to hit the street Page 5

The Deviant Desmo Page 15

PRODUCTS Pages 8-10

Cathcart Report

Pages 16-19

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Road Trip

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News ROOM 4-5, 48

TRADeZONe 44-45

INDeX 46

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ACEM’s inclusive approach is the key to embracing the opportunities of the future T the recent eighth annual ACEM (European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers) conference in Brussels the primary answer to the dramatic declines seen in Powered TwoWheeler (PTW) sales in recent years, was seen to be the market's increasing focus on alternative energy solutions.

Presentations on the environmental benefits of reducing car journeys (especially for commuters) in favour of motorcycle usage addressed the massive reductions in peak-time road congestion that can be achieved, and called for a stronger introduction of PTWs into European transport policy-making and planning.

Meanwhile, research presented from Spain showed dramatic reductions in accident rates in the past four years, despite the dramatic growth (even through the years of recession) of the number of motorcycles on the road there.

Emissions, congestion busting and journey times/impacts, and road safety (accident rates and product quality) all represent opportunities for the motorcycle industry to increase its role as a transport option in the future.

However, the blunt instrument of seeking to "control" the perceived negative impact on all three that regulators assume motorcycling to have through the mechanism of choking off access with ill-conceived, poorly researched and inappropriate licensing, training, apparel and modification regulations, clearly place regulators at odds with the opportunities they have to deliver on the policy objectives they have been set.

That the manufacturers and the trade associations in Europe are approaching the issues that the motorcycle industry undoubtedly faces, is of course welcome.

Many 'good people' are doing the best job they can in the face of a complex matrix of often conflicting demands

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and competing opportunities. ACEM's decision to host user group presentations, such as those by FIM and FEMA, at its recent annual conference for the first time is another welcome step along the path of generating a wider coordination of the industry's lobby efforts.

In the parts and accessories aftermarket, especially in the performance and custom markets, the perception for many years has been that the trade associations have had one hand tied behind their back by their representation of OE interests when it comes to being able to develop a broadbased battle plan.

There have been times when it has appeared that the industry is limited in its ability to deal with the issues that confront it to a sequence of reactive, single-issue skirmishes rather than a fully developed package of lobby, educational and marketing initiatives.

Potentially motorcycling has a fantastically multi-faceted and wide ranging gospel to preach. One that on an integrated basis can not only answer the challenges presented to it by regulators and consumer perceptions alike, but actually come to the rescue of consumer and regulatory needs on a moving forward basis.

ACEM is to be applauded in seeking to create as inclusive an approach to tackling motorcycling's future as it can, and it is to be hoped that if and when sales recovery kicks in, the momentum and unity created in adversity is able to drive the industry to exploit its undoubted opportunities.

regulators are at odds with their objectives

CONTENTS NEWS Pages 4-5, 48 US REPORT Page 8-9 CATHCART REPORT Pages 16-19 MFR Ducati Mutant: The Deviant Desmo

SHOWZONE Page 15

PRODUCTS Pages 20-28 ROAD TRIP Pages 30-33

MOTORCYCLE FASHION Pages 35-43

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TRADEZONE Page 44-45

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news ROOM GERM AN REPO RT Stephan Maderner, editor of German motorcycle trade magazine Bike & BUSINESS, takes a look at the main issues currently affecting the industry in his country

New GERMAS Website GERMAS was once again voted one of the best brands in 2011 during a dealer survey by German motorcycle trade magazine Bike und Business in their market analysis of dealer satisfaction.

Their new online catalogue is now available and features new products like the Caroline jacket, shown on the cover, which is a Cordura jacket with numerous features. www.germas.de

Bike market Germany, Spring 2012

The return of the Japanese?

THE PTW market in Germany is full of hope!

In the 2011 season the 125cc+ market in Germany achieved 3 percent growth, thanks to strong performances by European brands and Harley-Davidson. This is the first annual growth in Germany for 10 years, and January 2012 marked a promising start to 2012 as well, with new registrations 25 percent higher than January 2011.

The Japanese brands, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha in particular, suffered badly in Germany in 2011, but are looking to boost sales this year. onda has started a big sales offensive, and with key personnel changes at their German importer headquarters Suzuki and Yamaha are both looking for new blood to bring improvements.

At Yamaha in Neuss Eishin Chihana Minoru has become President, and at Suzuki in Bensheim Jan Breckwoldt has taken over management from Paul M. Rowney.

With Kawasaki having been the sole Japanese brand to have an improved performance in 2011, maybe now is the time when we'll see the start of a comeback by the Japanese manufacturers.

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CRC celebrates 30th anniversary GERMAN custom parts specialist CRC (Chopper Racing Centre) celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2012.

As part of their celebrations, the company has released a special edition catalogue with over 5,000 parts on over 300 pages.

Well known for their aftermarket HarleyDavidson products, CRC also offers dealers access to a comprehensive programme of accessories for current Victory models and Triumph and Japanese-made cruisers.

Their current product line includes over 70 different TüV-approved CRC/Fehling handlebars in chrome and black from 7⁄8 inch to 11⁄4 inch fitments,

as well as risers, triple trees, handlebar controls, foot controls and exhaust systems.

Recent introductions include satellite navigation holder systems featuring heat-resistant Nano sealing technology.

CRC CUSTOM PARTS Marburg, GERMANY Tel: +49 (0)6421 64650 www.crc-custom-parts.de

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Husqvarna to hit the street HE news that BMW Motorrad returned to prerecessionary sales, having delivered a record of 104,286 motorcycles in 2011 (more than in any other year since the company began two-wheeled production in 1923), wasn’t paralleled at its Italian-based Husqvarna subsidiary.

Having delivered just 9,286 motorcycles in 2011 (a massive 23% drop over the previous year’s 12,066), with November 2011 showing a 28.4% drop in deliveries year on year, and December a 26.1% decline compared to the year before, BMW are likely to accelerate Husqvarna’s entry into the streetbike sector.

It has already followed in KTM’s tyretracks by launching the Nuda 900, powered by a heavily modified version of BMW’s F800 parallel-twin motor, and this was an issue that BMW Motorrad President Hendrik von Kuenheim was already aware of when I interviewed him last year. “In recent decades, Husqvarna has been a clear offroad brand, but if you look back through their history, 60 or more years ago they were also a street motorcycle brand, so, from that standpoint we will go back to its roots.

“The offroad and enduro market has been hit very hard, and has shrunk worldwide by 60%. Governments are making it harder and harder to ride off road. If this is a future issue, then you have to look for alternatives, but you also have to understand the seasonality of the offroad industry, where you’re manufacturing motorcycles flat out for three months,

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and then you’re basically done with production for the whole year.

“You’re essentially building bikes in batches, and can never achieve a stable production process - yet you have the employees all year round, so you need a product that you can build all year round, too, in whatever volume. For Husqvarna, in the future, we want to manufacture sporty, roadorientated, perfectly engineered bikes, incorporating beautiful Italian design, and to create these we’ll tap into the box of what technology and components and engines we have available at BMW. “OK, for sure you’ll never see a Husqvarna with a Boxer engine, or a six-cylinder engine, but we’ll make some gorgeous looking, fast and fun Italian red road bikes!”

The acclaimed Nuda 900, which entered production in October, was the first such bike to hit the marketplace, but Husqvarna CEO Klaus Allisat has already confirmed there will be more models using the same 900cc paralleltwin engine platform, and insider sources at the Varese factory reveal that the green light has now been given for the retro-styled MOAB 650cc single-cylinder street scrambler (launched as a concept bike at last November’s EICMA) to enter production over the next 18 months.

This will be joined before that by the sporty-looking Strada entry-level commuter bike, powered by a slightly revamped version of BMW’s G650GS four-valve single motor, which was unveiled as a concept bike at the Paris Show at the start of December, and confirmed by factory insiders as due to

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MOAB 650 at EICMA 2011

enter production next summer. All this comes as part of the process of repositioning Husqvarna as a twowheeled equivalent of the MINI compared to BMW’s own fourwheeled line-up - a more youthful streetbike brand, albeit with a substantial but still secondary offroad range. www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com

Nuda 900 seen here at EICMA last year

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French market down 6.7% in 2011 REGISTRATIONS in France of powered two-wheelers with engines larger than 50cc totalled 173,096 in 2011, down 6.7% on the figure for 2010.

Out of the Japanese OEMS, only Honda saw an improvement with its best-sellers the PCX 125 (5,486 units sold), the CB600F (3,660) and the CB1000R (1,657). Yamaha’s most popular models were the YP125R (8,033), XJ6 (3,987), XP500 T-Max (3,431) and FZ8 (3,366).

As in other European markets, most European OEMs had another good year in France, with BMW, Triumph and Ducati all seeing double-digit rises and KTM up 45% and Moto Guzzi 72%, making it back into the French top 20 for the first time in decades.

BMW best-sellers were the R1200 R and RT (3,220) and R1200 GS and Adventure

(2,547).

Harley continues to flourish, with its most popular model the XL1200 in its different variants (2,234).

Piaggio and its Aprilia and Gilera marques saw significant contraction on the French market in 2011, and Peugeot fell back after last year’s rally. Kymco, SYM and Daelim are also still in headlong retreat, and MBK sales continue to plummet.

Including the 147,108 50cc mopeds and 10,890 Piaggio LT and Quadro 3D three and fourwheel scooters registered, total registrations in France over 2011 were 331,094.

This compares with a comparable registration total of 327,220 in Italy last year, making the French market the largest in Europe for the first time. www.cotedelofficiel.fr

France: Registrations by Manufacturer - 2011 Rank

Manufacturer

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Yamaha

Units registered 31,708

% Change

2

Honda

26,225

+1.8

3

Suzuki

16,004

–12.0

4

Kawasaki

14,236

–5.1

5

BMW

10,103

+15.4

6

Piaggio

9,312

–13.9

7

Harley-Davidson

8,778

+19.5

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Peugeot

7,018

–8.7

9

Triumph

6,729

+12.4

10

KTM

6,123

+44.6

11

Ducati

4,128

+10.3

12

Kymco

4,044

–22.4

13

SYM

3,298

–25.3

14

Daelim

2,452

–12.9

15

Aprilia

2,408

–6.0

16

MBK

2,192

–34.8

17

GasGas

1,711

+2.8

18

SkyTeam

1,458

–28.8

19

Gilera

1,418

–19.3

20

Moto Guzzi

1,028

+71.9

–11.3

2011 UK registrations fall by 2.2% BRITAIN’S MCI trade association reports that motorcycle, scooter and moped registrations in the UK fell by 2.2% to 93,849 in 2011.

Registrations of units over 50cc fell by 2.5% to 79,401, while those of 50cc and under fell 0.5%.

By engine capacity, 51-125cc was up 16.6% to 32,721, 126-650cc down 17.6% to 12,277, 651-1000cc down 6.5% to 18,196 and 1000cc+ down 14.6% to 16,101.

By type, in the 51cc+ category, figures were as follows: scooters

+20.1% to 18,962, naked –5.8% to 16,800, Supersport –9.9% to 12,851, Adventure Sport +13.6% to 10,570, custom –5.2% to 7,866, sport touring –32.4% to 5,083, trail/enduro –12.8% to 4,085, and touring –14.5% to 2,776.

Amongst manufacturers, Honda is bucking the trend with a sales increase of almost 10%, while Yamaha and Suzuki continue their freefall.

Australia sees 3% rise in 2011

in 2011, up 18.4%, and the scooter segment finished the year with 11,374 sales, up 8.8%.

FCAI chief executive Ian Chalmers said: “While sales of road and off-

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Rank

Manufacturer

Units

1

Honda

14,639

+9.2

2

Yamaha

11,135

–24.6

3

Triumph

7,399

–2.2

4

BMW

5,920

–11.7

5

Suzuki

5,712

–25.4

6

Harley-Davidson

5,532

–17.8

7

Piaggio

5,524

+4.2

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Kawasaki

5,123

–6.3

road motorcycles have remained reasonably static throughout the year, scooter and allterrain vehicle

Australia: Registrations by manufacturer - 2011 Rank

OFFICIAL figures released by Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), show that 109,067 new motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and scooters were delivered to customers during 2011, an increase of 3% on 2010.

Sales of road bikes were 1.4% up at 38,628, while off-road bikes fell 4.5% to 36,637.

A total of 22,428 ATVs were sold

United Kingdom: Registrations by manufacturer - 2011

Manufacturer

Units

% change on 2010

1

Honda

24,024

+4.1

2

Yamaha

20,152

–1.7

3

Suzuki

13,671

–7.3

4

Kawasaki

9,745

+3.2

5

Harley-Davidson

6,427

+5.8

6

Polaris

4,854

+24.1

7

KTM

4,812

–4.2

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Triumph

3,078

–3.8

9

Kymco

2,795

+18.2

10

Husqvarna

1,930

+19.6

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% change on 2010

segments have continued their impressive growth.”

Motorcycle sales in Australia peaked in 2008, with 134,279 motorcycles delivered.

Honda’s CRF50F was the most popular single model in 2011 with 2,982 sales, followed by the Honda CT110 model, sold almost exclusively to Australia Post as a delivery bike. Honda’s CBR250R was the country’s most popular conventional road bike, with 2,172 sales.

Mr. Chalmers said the industry was forecasting an increase in sales for 2012. www.fcai.com.au

sponsored by International Dealer News Editor-in-Chief and founder Robin Bradley presents the first of a new series of reports on the latest motorcycle industry, company and product news in the United States. This month he has news of a new motorcycle Expo being started in America, and the first indications of market recovery there after a downturn prolonged by parts and accessory over-supply in a historically credit dependent retail environment ...

HE Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) in the United States has seen former Cycle World Publisher Larry Little re-elected as Chair Person for a 10th year, with Polaris/Victory Motorcycles senior executive Mark Blackwell stepping up as the new Vice Chair.

Little was in the news recently as the newly appointed VP and General Manager of a new motorcycle group division at US show organiser Marketplace Events. The company has announced plans to bring an EICMA/INTERMOT style national trade and consumer motorcycle expo to the United States for the first time.

The American International Motorcycle Expo has been announced for the Fall of 2013, though as yet no venue details or exact dates have been released. n his former role as Publisher of Cycle World and MIC Chair Person, Little has historically been very closely identified with another US expo business, Advanstar, through Cycle World magazine’s long-term sponsorship of what is now known as the Progressive International Motorcycle Show series – a 12 city expo tour that runs from November to March each winter - and through a now finished financially beneficial relationship the MIC had with Advanstar’s ‘Indy’ Dealer Expo.

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(MAG) Sales & Marketing VP, and longtime apparel industry executive, Eric Anderson has rejoined the Board of the MIC, where he lines up with a number of noted American motorcycle industry executives, including Frank Esposito, Parts Magazine publisher and former racer Don Emde and Tucker Rocky CEO Steve Johnson.

Under the full-time professional leadership of respected former Suzuki man Tim Buche (President and CEO of the MIC) the primary theme at this year’s annual MIC meeting (held at the ‘Indy’ Dealer Expo) was how the motorcycle industry in America can reach the 76 million members of the so-called ‘Generation Y’ with positive messages about motorcycling as a leisure Dollar spend option.

With the domestic US market showing the earliest signs of some kind of recovery from the recession, addressing access to the $150 billion in annual spending power that ‘Gen Y’ is said to represent, is seen as critical to the market’s future. s is the case elsewhere, motivating young riders is a big issue in the United States – a market where motorcycling’s existing demographic is stubbornly locked into a lucrative but not necessarily futureproof median age in the mid-forties.

Interestingly though, there is one particular very interesting, little recognised, and under-reported ‘factoid’ to emerge from the downturn

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Written by Robin Bradley, Co-owner/Editor-in-Chief - robin@dealer-world.com

that got my attention when I first heard about it a year or so ago.

In a market where it is generally assumed that off-road/dirt bike racing and riding is the primary pathway to the hearts and minds of the young, Harley-Davidson, that bastion of traditional American cultural and riding values (a brand most closely associated with older riders) has in fact been the fastest growing motorcycle brand among young riders in the United States in recent years. here is an important brand management and business model lesson to be learned from HarleyDavidson. One that (in notable contrast to the Japanese manufacturers) the other, mostly European manufacturers who have seen their market shares grow through the downturn – principally BMW, Triumph and Ducati – are well on the way to having embraced. Indeed more than a decade ago Ducati in particular openly pointed to Harley as a business model that they sought to learn from as the company started to turn its fortunes around.

Harley have seen production and sales nearly halve during the downturn, but parallel to the increases in market share that the Milwaukee based manufacturer has seen in Europe (and elsewhere internationally) Harley’s market share

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in America has grown ahead of a market that saw overall sales decline even faster than Harley’s own did.

In January Harley-Davidson posted annual results that showed that the company had returned to sales growth in 2011, and elsewhere in the US market there are signs and reports that the bottom of what has been a broad u-curve of recession has finally been transitioned.

Recovery is still fragile, and, as elsewhere, macro-economic factors could still send the market into reverse again. But there are now clear signs, in new model sales, used motorcycle values and demand, and from within the aftermarket parts, accessory and apparel/helmets markets that there is a recovery of sorts underway. t this stage it is mostly one based around the ‘staples’ of consumer demand that go to miles being ridden – such as service consumables, workshop activity in general, performance tuning and bolt-on accessories.

However, after the fifteen years of growth that saw the US market go from around 300,000 new motorcycle sales a year to a peak of nearly 1.5 million six years ago, a recovery based on miles ridden rather than bikes financed is a sustainable recovery, and one that is to be welcomed for the market stability that it represents.

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ITP Mega Mayhem tire and SS Alloy wheels CELEBRATING their 30th anniversary, US offroad tyre specialist ITP has followed up on the success of its 'Mayhem' tyre with the 'Mega Mayhem'

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for ATV/UTV applications.

Featuring an even more aggressive 1.5 inch deep lug, the unique tread pattern is said to behave well on harder

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surfaces with a lightweight 6-ply carcass, delivering "exceptional acceleration and braking characteristics as well as balanced cornering traits".

Also seen here is the latest addition to its lifetime structural warranty backed SS Alloy wheels programme.

The SS 216 is said to combine aggressive looks with an allnew Rock Armor reinforced inner wheel lip design.

This is said to deliver a durable, high endurance wheel, tough enough to boast a 1,000lb load rating for both its 12x7 and 14x7 sizes.

Manufactured in lightweight one-piece aluminium it features a bright machined finish with black accents, a matching centre cap and durable clear coat protection.

ITP Ontario, California, USA Tel: +1 909 390 1905 www.itptires.com

AMERICAN REPORT

All Balls Honda CB bearing kit THE latest addition to the All Balls range of precision bearing upgrade kits is a tapered headrace bearings set, designed to fit a number of Honda CB models.

Tapered bearings provide a higher load capacity and a longer life than the original uncaged ball bearing design.

They are also far simpler to install, with no loose ball bearings to drop or lose and no issue of either over or undertightening of the original uncaged

bearing design, which can cause handling problems. The All Balls kit can be installed as an upgrade on CB250, CB400, CB500, CB750 and other models. The kit includes upper and lower tapered headrace bearings, two seals, and two spacer washers, although some applications only require the fitment of a single washer.

Thanks to U.K. distributor WMD (01273 595746, www.wmdonline.com) for this information. All Balls parts are widely available across Europe.

For the nearest distributor/dealer, go to the locator at the website below.

ALL BALLS RACING New Berlinville, PA, U.S.A. Tel: +1 610-473-0505 sales@allballsracing.com www.allballsracing.com

Progressive Triumph Thruxton shock absorbers AMERICAN suspension specialist Progressive Suspension has extended the application list for its 970 series piggyback shock absorbers to include the Triumph Thruxton.

Combining a high pressure gas monotube design with deflective disc valving that is routed through two unique circuits, they are adjustable for compression damping via an easily accessible knob. Additional features include a shock body and piggyback that are both coated internally to reduce friction, and then capped with a forged aluminium upper.

The shock is wrapped with a progressive rate coil spring that can be fine-tuned via threaded preload adjusters to suit a rider’s weight and riding style. They are available in stock height and 1� lowered for the late model Thruxton chassis.

MAG EUROPE Denton, Manchester, UK Tel: +44 (0)161 335 9955 sales@mageurope.net www.mageurope.net

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AMERICAN REPORT

Mustang Comfort for Kawasaki Vaquero THE deeply pocketed driver seat on the one-piece Wide Touring style with driver backrest is a full 16.5" wide and sits the rider at the ideal cruising angle.

The 13" wide passenger seat utilises Mustang's unique internal steel support wings. The optional driver backrest provides superb back support for longer rides and is fully adjustable and easily removable.

The Vintage style seat is sold as a three-piece set including solo, removable driver backrest and

passenger seat with a backrest receiver; the optional passenger backrest is sold separately. Also available with studs and conchos.

MUSTANG MOTORCYCLE PRODUCTS Terryville (CT), USA Tel. +1 860 582 9633 marilyn@mustangSeats.com www.mustangdealer.com

Barnett Billet Clutch Basket for 2011-12 Honda CRF450R NOTED Californian clutch and cables specialist Barnett Tool & Engineering has added to its wide range of billet clutch baskets with a new design for the 2011-12 Honda CRF450R. Made in USA they are CNC machined from “the most durable billet aluminum available” and hard anodized, it features their patented second generation stainless steel inserts to prevent grooving from the clutch plate tabs.

These all new inserts are made from a harder and more durable stainless steel for extreme wear resistance and to ensure smooth, consistent engagement. Precision machined oil passage windows create more oil flow to help the plates run cooler and last longer.

The backing plate, grade 8 fasteners and installation instructions are all included and the center gear is already installed for

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ease of installation. Barnett clutch baskets are available for many popular off-road motorcycles & ATV’s.

BARNETT TOOL & ENGINEERING Ventura, California, USA Tel: 805-642-9435 www.barnettclutches.com

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Indonesia Expo 2012 INABIKE, the second annual International Bike, Parts and Accessories Exhibition at Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 28th to 31st, is promising visitors more than 1,000 exhibitors from 21 countries.

Billed as the ASEAN zones largest international motorcycle expo, the 50,000 sqm of exhibition space, housed in 10 expo halls at the Jakarta International Expo Centre (JIExpo), will

include 9 country pavilions, specialist industry sector presentations, technical seminars and business advisory sessions.

The ASEAN free trade zone ( The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) encompasses many important and emerging markets for the powered two-wheeler industry : Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei Darussalam,

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar/Burma, Philippines and Thailand.

Indonesia itself is said to be the World’s third largest PTW market after India and China, and in addition to being a fast growing consumer market, the region is a major provider of parts, accessories and components for the global motorcycle industry.

Organised by GEM Indonesia, InaBike is co-located with INAPA, the

region's largest automotive parts exhibition, and the Indonesia International Bus, Truck and Component exhibition. www.inabike-exhibition.net

MotoBike, Kiev, April 2012 THE 8th annual MotoBike Expo will be staged at Kiev's International Exhibition Centre in the Ukraine from April 26th

to 29th, 2012.

With BMW, Yamaha and KTB among the exhibitors confirmed by the start of the year, the

show will combine indoor vendor and special interest exhibits with outdoor presentations and action areas

including the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour team. www.motobike-kiev.com

Czech Republic gets two shows again in 2012 THE fast emerging motorcycle market in the Czech Republic will again see two rival motorcycle shows being staged there this spring, on the same weekend in March.

Held at Prague-Letnany last year, the Czech motorcycle trade association backed MotoSalon returns to Brno for 2012 (March 7th to 11th) at the Central European Exhibition

Centre venue it alternates with every other year.

Meanwhile the independently operated (16th annual) MotoCykl is again being staged at its regular

Prague Exhibition Grounds venue (March 8th to 11th). www.bvv.cz www.motocykl-praha.cz

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10th annual JPMS attracts 9,000 visitors THE organisers of the JournĂŠes Professionnelles de lat Moto, du Quad et du Scooter (JPMS) say that the tenth show at Lyon, France, attracted 9,000 professional visitors over its two days at the end of January.

The organisers report that the number of exhibitors and total exhibition space (198 exhibitors, 20,500m2 of expo space) was equivalent to previous years, but that at 1,064 the number of brands of motorcycle products represented was a record.

Among the trends for 2012 were the continuing evolution in electric vehicles, the increasing importance of fluorescent garments and clothing with reflective strips (particularly relevant in France due to the new legislation which comes into force on January 1st 2013) and the continuing trend towards the "urban look" in the apparel industry.

Notable new product introductions included Scorpion's 'ExoLedLite' acceleration/braking response luminous helmet, the Mac Adam "Mademoiselle" coat (which carried off two awards at the show), D3O's Pro-top underwear, Spidi's "Marathon" off-road jacket and trousers, Lazer Helmet's 'Ecran Lumino' photochromic visor, the Bloque Tendeur chain blocker by Zone Interdite and Facom's electronic torque adjuster system.

As was seen at the GB Expo a week earlier

(at the NEC in Birmingham, UK), performance, tuning, service and workshop hard parts and equipment are dominant in the market at this time along with a trend back towards features, technical quality and brand profile in the apparel and helmets markets.

While (as is also the case in the UK) new motorcycle registrations in France continue to be 'soft', dealers are benefitting from the vendor and retail consolidation that has been seen in the past five years and the mileages that riders are continuing to do despite the downturn.

It remains unclear as to whether or not the market in France will see a return to new motorcycle sales growth this year, but most French parts and accessory manufacturers and brand owners, and those international vendors with strong brand profiles in France, are reporting that product sales are, at worst, likely to hold at 2009, 10, 11 levels with many actually anticipating some modest growth in the year ahead.

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Wo rd s b y A l a n C a t h c a r t - c a t h c a r t @ d e a l e r- w o r l d . c o m

MFR Ducati Mutant the deviant desmo LAN Cathcart meets a South African Ducati dealer who has unleashed the deviant desmo - a chopper styled beast lurking within Bologna’s finest...

Until recently, the thought of Ducati building a custom cruiser, let alone a chopper, would have been like Ferrari building a minivan. But once the Italian bike firm had unveiled their Diavel in disguise, a desmo VMax with half as many cylinders, suddenly it’s ok to think of Ducati as a custom bike company. At least, they hope so.

Except their oldest-established South African dealer, the firm which introduced Ducati to the African

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Continent almost 50 years ago, already went and did it for them – and, arguably, much more authentically.

The MFR Ducati Mutant powerchopper is an improbable blend of many of Ducati’s trademark design features, including a trellis frame housing an air-cooled 90º V-twin desmo motor, a single-sided swingarm, carbon bodywork and Öhlins suspension, but with the raked-out forks and laid-back looks that Captain America might have approved of, complete with massive 300-section rear tyre and two metrelong wheelbase. A truly deviant desmo!

Available for sale around the world

from MFR’s Johannesburg base (www.mfrmutant.com), either as a complete bike in the colour of your choice or as a chassis kit ready to mate with a donor air-cooled Multistrada model to source all the parts needed.

But this kind of exclusivity comes not cheap: the price of membership of the Mutant mob comes in at 600,000 Rand, so $80,000 for a complete bike, or around half that for a chassis kit, comprising every needed component that the donor Multistrada doesn’t offer.

So that includes the frame and swingarm, exhaust and silencers, handlebars, all 11 carbon fibre parts including the fuel tank and other

Dave Frisoli of Moto Frisoli Racing

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bodywork, a total of 52 CNC-milled billet aluminium components, two Braking brake discs and Brembo calipers, the 8in halogen headlight, those massive wheels with Metzeler tyres, the Öhlins front forks, the electronic rear-view TV camera, LED sidelight and indicators, plus various specialised nuts and bolts, all included in that kit price. owever, in spite of its extreme appearance, a day spent cruising the High Veldt highways north of Jo’burg in sultry winter sunshine, revealed that the Mutant ticks all the boxes in combining practicality with style, with the undoubted presence delivered by the fat-tyred facelift matched by the punch and performance of an authentic Ducati.

The question of how to enter the custom cruiser segment, while still staying true to their brand’s sporting heritage and competition credentials, has been puzzling Ducati management for more than three decades, ever since the elder Castiglioni brother, Gianfranco, commissioned the prototype DB900 >>>

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soon after he and his brother Claudio took over Ducati in 1985.

Powered by the bevel-drive desmo V-twin motor from the Mike Hailwood Replica sportbike, the DB900 project was dropped when that expensive-tobuild engine was discontinued, and since then Ducati has never seriously focused on the custom market. Until now – or rather, until Dave Frisoli first did it for them four years ago.

Frisoli’s dad Riccardo is an Italian immigrant who in the 1960s imported the first Ducatis into South Africa, and in due course founded MFR/Moto Frisoli Racing, the longest-established Ducati dealer in South Africa (SA), run today by Dave and his brother Tony. n addition to winning countless SA National road race titles from the 1960s up to today, until now the Frisoli family has focused primarily on performance, with Dave, as the firm’s chief technician, also creating a dozen unique Ducati-powered Streetfighter specials for himself and his customers (as well as a Paris-Dakar style dirtbike that was the South African take on a Cagiva Elefant.) alongside the racebikes.

“After making all the various Streetfighters, it was time to do something different,” says Dave, 48.

“I like all types of motorcycle, but the only kind I couldn’t get with a Ducati engine was a cruiser.

“So four years ago I decided to build one with the Multistrada as the donor.

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that model there were various components that suited what I wanted to do with the design, so I went and picked up a Multistrada wreck as a start.”

As a hands-on engineer rather than a computer wiz, Frisoli decided to build the bike himself, following the design that was in his head. “I didn’t have drawings or schematics to work from.

I’m not artistic enough to put it down on paper, so I had to physically make the bike to show everybody what I wanted.

“The basic brief before we started was to build a Ducati-styled cruiser for customer sale, using as many components and styling themes from existing Ducati models as possible. I’ve essentially built it by hand by myself, including shaping the bodywork, and making the forward foot controls that I decided to hang off the motor to give it its cruiser look - rather than build a cradle style frame that didn’t suit the Ducati engine design.

“So I’d make parts up, then take them to the engineering shop, sit down with a CAD designer to get them formatted, then use CNC to cut the component. That way we can replicate everything in the bike identically for customer versions.”

Being synonymous with Ducati’s trademark technology Frisoli opted to design his own trellis frame, building it out of hefty 2.5mm wall thickness seamless mild steel tubing. “I realise now that it is over-engineered for the power and weight of the engine,” he

says, “so more than likely the production version will use chromemoly tubing that’ll make the bike lighter. It weighs in at 215kg with no fuel, which on average is 80-100kgs lighter than most production cruisers that you can buy today, which all produce around 80 bhp at the crank and 100Nm of torque.

“We have 110 bhp at 7,900 rpm from the Multistrada 1100 engine in the Mutant, which equates to 95bhp at the rear wheel on a Dynojet, with torque of 115Nm at 4,800 rpm. So in terms of power to weight ratio, we’re substantially better than most.” old as an MFR product, the Mutant is a genuine desmo V-twin chopper, with a wet clutch motor sourced from the 1100S Multistrada, together with engine mounting bolts, carbon cambelt covers, wiring loom, throttle bodies, airbox, ECU, master cylinders, the complete eccentric hub from the rear swingarm plus rear brake plate and caliper, the tank cap, and rear Öhlins shock.

The dash has been modified to position the white-faced analogue tacho in the centre, flanked on the left by the digital speedo and infocentre, and by the 3.5in LED screen for the American made Boyo Vision rear view camera on the right, which Frisoli fits to avoid spoiling the clean lines of the Mutant’s appearance by having to fit mirrors.

Having grown used to a similar setup on my Vee Two Super Squalo, I found the Mutant’s system even better

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– it gives you a broader view behind you, and the screen is shaded better in sunlight than on the Aussie streetfighter.

Going back to the donor bike, the Mutant frame will also accept the dry clutch 1000cc Multistrada motor, but if you choose not to buy an S-model, you’ll have to source the Öhlins shock separately if you’re building your own. But you won’t be able to use the standard Ducati swingarm because it’s too short, and won’t give space for that wide rear wheel.

Instead, Frisoli has designed and made his own tubular steel singlesided swingarm as it is more in keeping with Ducati’s traditional frame styling. This delivers a 1980mm wheelbase with the long, raked-out, 48mm Öhlins fullyadjustable forks, offering 190mm of >>>

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with 151mm of trail.

He also made the massive ten-inch wide rear wheel from a stock fivespoke Multistrada rear, while the narrower but still muscular front sixinch rim started life as a Marchesini five-spoked wheel off any 996, 748 or 998 sportbike.

“We also then source a pair of 18in aluminium wheels,” explains Dave, “and there’s a company in South Africa which cuts the rim of the 18in wheel off, welds that to the 17in rim on the lip, and then splits either side of the weld of the rim, and adds in a band to the width we need – so each one of those wheels has six welds all the way around.

“The company that does this has also built its own welded aluminium wheels for a land-speed record car they’ve done 450kph on in South Africa, so I thought if they’re good enough to do that, they’re qualified to modify the Ducati wheels for the Mutant!

“The reason for doing that is I wanted to keep the five-spoke wheels that are recognised as part of Ducati’s heritage, and use Metzeler 18-inch rubber. We could have used a carbon wheel made here in Jo’burg by BST, who make all our carbon parts - but it’s not recognisable as a Ducati component, though we do offer it as an option.” he leading-axle Öhlins forks fitted to the Mutant were originally made for KTM’s Paris-Dakar 990 Rally racer, and at a metre in length are a third again as long as the stock 750mm long Multistrada forks. Frisoli has modified them internally to reduce the travel, increased the spring rate and changed the damping – ultimately to turn it from an off-road design to a road fork.

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show as much of the front wheel as possible – but at the same time to deliver superior braking response compared to other cruisers.

He did this by fitting just a single front brake, a 330mm Braking wave disc gripped by Brembo’s most powerful caliper, a Monobloc onepiece four-piston unit off the 1198 Superbike, but also installing TWO twin-pot rear calipers, both gripping the 220mm Braking wave disc, one of which is linked to the front brake caliper hydraulics to deliver a 50/50 pressure split without a compensator, for integral braking via the front lever.

Frisoli cleaned up the look of the engine motor by stripping it down and ceramic-coating the external surfaces of the whole engine, while at the same time applying performance ceramic coatings internally on the valves, piston crown and skirts, the combustion chamber, and both ports, using various different coatings aimed at creating a 5% increase in horsepower and reduced temperature by increasing cooling by around the same amount. he result looks good aesthetically without the bling effect of too much chroming. The stock engine isn’t tuned internally, but has an MFR exhaust with 50mm bore headers designed following the old style of Ducati systems, where the two exhausts are unequal in length, with each individual pipe ending in a silencer, and a balance pipe to equalize the pressures.

The main reason was to get a clean look with the twin pipes running up the side of the frame, but, with the big bore exhaust Frisoli gained some performance, with twin Two Brothers silencers under the seat, available in a choice of a carbon fibre, titanium, stainless steel or aluminium wrap.

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1753m/5750ft in altitude, Johannesburg sees around a 20% drop in engine performance compared to sea level – I discovered an improbably comfortable and natural seeming stance compared to most choppers I’ve riden before.

The plush seat gives you the impression of sitting deep inside the bike, and the footrests aren’t excessively far forward, thanks to the subframe carrying them that’s clamped to the front of the motor, rather than to the frame – again, for a clean appearance.

Without any mirrors fitted, the big, wide handlebar looks sleek and swoopy, made by Frisoli from 32mm steel tubing that’s reduced to 22mm via an internal sleeve for mounting grips and switches. f the old cliché about ‘controls falling to hand’ seems applicable here, it’s for a good reason “While building the bike, we were fortunate enough to test ride virtually every production cruiser currently marketed, almost every one of which had some ergonomic fault,” says Frisoli.

“We soon realised that the foot pegs had to be adjustable over 150mm, with some variation up and down if need be. Then we tried five different versions of handlebars with different lengths, angles, heights, and widths, playing with all these angles until we were satisfied with one that feels right. The minute you sit on it,

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your hands go to exactly the right place, and nothing feels awkward.”

Dave has tested the validity of his claims for comfort over long distances, with 10,000km of test mileage racked up so far on the prototype including some 1,300km rides down from Jo’burg to Durban, through the winding roads of the Valley of a Thousand Hills in Northern Natal, all aimed at making the Mutant ergonomically comfortable as well as dynamically functional.

It has an excellent gear change, but in converting the final drive from the six-speed gearbox to a Gates toothed belt rather than chain (for cleanliness and ease of maintenance) Dave Frisoli has guessed wrong at the overall ratio, so that as it stands the Mutant is way overgeared; you need to be doing 150kph before you can select a true top gear without any real trace of transmission snatch.

“I initially thought to lengthen the ratios to keep the rpm down for the cruiser style of riding - but I went too far, and the ratio’s too long,” he confesses. “For production, we’ll go to the next length of belt available from Gates, and up the size of the pulleys accordingly. his fat-tyred custom bike handles surprisingly well, thanks to some smart thinking by Dave Frisoli in fitting that fat 200/50-18 Metzeler front rubber to match the even more monstrous 300/35-18 rear. >>>

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Fitting such a design statement of a back tyre on all other bikes results in some pretty difficult handling characteristics in turns because, since with a narrow front tyre for styling purposes, as soon as you try to lean it over onto the shoulder of the tyre, there’s such a sharp transition going from a flat to a curved shape that it feels momentarily unstable, before suddenly falling on its side into the turn. ut not so with the Mutant. “The first criteria was to build a Ducati-styled powercruiser – but the second was, if we’re going to attempt this, it must work like a proper motorcycle, it must handle right, and we must get rid of the bad handling characteristics of the majority of production cruisers,” says Frisoli. “The tyre size is a styling thing - I always wanted to build a very chunky looking motorbike, and that’s what this is with the 200 front tyre. But the dynamic advantage we gained by using the 200 front tyre was to minimise the offset between front and rear, making it almost as close as on a normal Ducati Superbike, which has a 120 front and 200 rear, with a 40mm offset either side – on the mutant we only have 50mm either side with the 200 front and 300 rear set-up. That’s one of the reasons why the bike feels closer to a normal sportbike, unlike many of the others where they only put a big

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wheel, and your track goes completely weird the minute it goes off centre.”

So that’s why the Mutant doesn’t collapse onto one side when you’re leaning it into a turn, and also why it holds a fine line once you lay it into the corner, and if you decide to change that line, it’ll do so easily, like a motorcycle should.

The steering is reassuringly purposeful, with that big front tyre, and while the Mutant’s geometry pushes the front wheel thanks to the long wheelbase and the wide rims, it’s perfectly possible to lean it through tight turns.

The long wheelbase aids stability without making it too hard to corner. he Öhlins shock has good compliance which, coupled with the weight of the bike, helps that fat rear tyre to ride bumps well. There’s no steering damper fitted, but you don’t need one with all that rake and trail on such a long wheelbase bike.

Painted in the same Marlboroinspired tangerine red livery as the Desmosedici RR, the Mutant comes with a big 30-litre fuel tank made from carbon fibre whose weave is clearly visible in the chequered flag imagery on the top surface of its Monsterderived shape.

The big round 8in halogen headlamp comes from Australia, where it’s designed to provide light for rally cars. LED strips in the seat fulfil the

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requirements for indicators and taillight, and the carbon single seat can be removed and replaced by a hand-stitched leather-covered dual seat incorporating a backrest, with storage space in the tail section containing the easily installed spring loaded passenger footrests. erhaps the Mutant’s best feature, though, is its build quality, for this is an imposing, original, two-wheeled package that’s exquisitely conceived, yet extremely refined in design and manufacture.

It’s not just a chopper with a big rear tyre that happens to have a Ducati engine, but a properly thought out, well engineered bike which positions the desmo brand in a market sector it’s never been in before.

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“In creating the Mutant, we wanted to stick with the more classic chopper type cruiser genre,” says Dave Frisoli.

“What’s impressed me most about it was that I didn’t realise how much fun I’d have riding it. I knew I wanted to build this bike and offer other Ducati or other cruiser riders something different, something that works that’s built around Ducati’s styling and traditions.

“But, I didn’t realise how much fun the bike would be to ride, especially on longer trips through mountain passes and so on. It’s comfortable on the open road, and on the highway just cruising along, but you can have a lot of fun and play with it through the mountains. It’s an unexpectedly true all-rounder.” •

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Surflex KTM 450 4T clutch disk kit fibre and advanced resin off-road coating.

The kits offer a steady coefficient of friction and excellent resistance to high temperatures and abrasion, according to Surflex, can be more easily modulated and will avoid sudden breakings or couplings in case of prolonged stress, delivering the full power of the KTM motor.

The discs are interchangeable with the original ones without any need for modification.

SURFLEX has a new MX/enduro clutch disc kit for the KTM 450 4T. Technical features include 9 die-cast aluminium trimmed disks and 8 middle steel disks, and a special

SURFLEX Tradate (VA), ITALY Tel: +39 0331 811795 E-mail: surflex@iol.it www.surflex.it

Integral Bluetooth for Autocom Logic 1 series A new Bluetooth module designated BTM-02L has just been added to the range of Autocom motorcycle communication products from Tecstar.

This module fits inside the Logic case and provides a high quality Bluetooth connection for smart phones and satellite navigation systems. It includes A2DP stereo profiling so audio quality is exceptional, the company says.

One of the key benefits is that it allows any Logic system to be upgraded with this feature and is fully functional even when the Logic 1 is used as a battery portable unit and provides up to 75 hours of battery life.

The module is supplied complete with fitting instructions.

TECSTAR ELECTRONICS St Ives, Cambs, UK Tel 01480 399499 E-mail: enquiries@autocom.co.uk www.Autocom.co.uk

Carbon parts for Kawasaki ZX10-R 2011

Carbonfibre heel plates retain the rigidity of the OEM parts whilst offering a significant weight reduction, and side panels are lightweight, strong, and a direct replacement for the original plastic part.

POWERBRONZE carbonfibre chain guards are lightweight, strong and a direct replacement for the original plastic chain guard, the company says, giving the same level of protection as the original part, but with the enhanced appearance of genuine carbonfibre.

POWERBRONZE INTERNATIONAL Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK Tel: +44 (0)1903 783222 E-mail: sales@powerbronze.co.uk www.powerbronze.co.uk

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Touratech Fechter style kit for extends waterproof GSX-R tank bag range 600/750

THE 2011 Suzuki GSX-R 600/750 style kit from Fechter Drive consists of a Hurric Super Sport EC/BE exhaust, ABE-certified black-tinted Ermax Racing screen, Protech Edition license plate holder and BodyStyle Raceline rear hugger.

FECHTER DRIVE Weilheim/Teck, GERMANY Tel: +49 07023 9523-0 E-mail: info@fechter.de www.fechter.de

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FOLLOWING the popularity of its 'Black Edition' tank bags for BMW GS-models, German specialist Touratech is now also offering model-specific versions for the Triumph Tiger 800X/C and the Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Tenere.

Made for Touratech in Germany by Kahedo, they are made from an exclusive combination of dirt-resistant and 100 percent waterproof PVC coated polyester fabric and Teflon coated Cordura.

Features include versatile ergonomic pockets, waterproof zips, reflective inserts, carry handle and back straps.

TOURATECH Niedereschach, GERMANY Tel: +49 (0)7728/92790, E-mail: info@touratech.de www.touratech.de

Black Edition Tiger

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Ducati Diavel exhausts NEVER slow with new designs and fitments, Italian exhaust manufacturer Zard has unveiled a stylish and aggressively designed exhaust for the Ducati Diavel.

Manufactured in stainless steel, with a high temperature resistant black ceramic coating and CNC machined aluminium end cap, it is available in race and street legal versions, and Zard say that they can also offer a ceramic coating service for the OEM headpipe.

Styled to replicate the profile of the rear wheel, and express “a muscular harmony never seen

before”, the joined twin manifolds and eye-catching dual exit end cap are the latest results from an R&D department that consistently exploits and combines OE design personality and aftermarket power options in equal measure.

ZARD Baldichieri d’Asti (AT) Tel: +39 0141659239 E-mail: info@zardexhaust.com www.zardexhaust.com

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GIVI TW03 waterproof rucksack THE new TW03 rucksack was premiered on the GIVI stand at EICMA in November and extends its range of roll-top waterproof bags, first introduced in 2011, with the TW01 and 02.

It is 100% waterproof thanks to its electro-welded joints and has an internal capacity of 35 litres. Made of light TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), it is resistant to extreme temperatures (from +70° to -45°) and to abrasion, as well as being both

New Polini engine kit for Vespa 50cc THE new Vespa 50cc kit is available with Ø47, 50 or 55 bore and has a new head shape with improved fins for better heat dispersal.

Polini says the modern design gives perfect squish and positions the spark plug in the

recyclable and non-toxic.

The TW03 has padded shoulder straps, breathable material in the area in contact with the back, as well as adjustable fastening belts on the waist and chest, and is available in charcoal grey.

GIVI Flero (BS), ITALY Tel: +39 030 3581253 E-mail: info@givi.it www.givi.it

centre compared to the combustion chamber. The head gasket is made of steel with silicon content that assures a perfect compression seal between head and cylinder, which is not available on the original Vespa.

The new kit improves performance, according to the company, and both head and gasket can be bought separately.

POLINI MOTORI Alzano Lombardo (BG), ITALY Tel: +39 035 2275 111 E-mail: mail@polini.com www.polini.com

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Carbon parts for BMW 1000 RR ILMBERGER’S race-bred weightreducing and sports styled programme of carbon parts for the 1000 RR are direct OE replacements or OE compatible fitments - from the tank cover and fenders to the complete fairing. Their line-up of parts for the 1000 RR also includes crash pads and carbon protectors for the frame, sprocket and clutch cover, so exposed parts of the bike are protected in the event of ground contact.

Ilmberger autoclave their parts from 'pre-preg' carbon fibre material that

has been specially pre-impregnated with catalysed resin during manufacture.

JULIUS ILMBERGER Oberhaching, GERMANY Tel: +49(0)8961 33893 info@ilmberger-carbon.com www.ilmberger-carbon.com

Fireblade ‘tail tidy’ R&G Racing has released the first available tail tidy fender eliminator, which it says radically sharpens the appearance of the 2012 Honda Fireblade’s rear end.

Crafted from 2mm thick stainless steel for lightness, and powder-coated black, the tail tidy is easy to install and comes with comprehensive fitting instructions.

Features include an ultra bright LED number plate light, and it can retain the standard Honda indicators or be used with R&G’s own Micro indicators.

Also included in the box are spacer options for the indicator mounts to work round different

size number plates.

Along with the tail tidy, R&G has a full range of bolt-on protection and style products ready for the 2012 Honda Fireblade, including aero crash protectors, bar end sliders, downpipe grille, engine case covers and sliders, exhaust and fork protectors, frame plugs, radiator guard and rearsets

R&G RACING Alton, Hants, UK Tel: +44 (0)1420 89007 E-mail: info@rg-racing.com www.rg-racing.com

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FIM rule-ready LeoVince X3 exhaust for MX/Supermoto SEEN here for the 2012 Kawasaki KX 250 F, X3 full systems from Italian exhaust specialist LeoVince are made in stainless steel and titanium and come with a carbon fibre heatshield protecting the header pipe.

Also featuring carbon fibre brackets and end caps, the soundproof packing is easily replaced and available as a kit.

All LeoVince exhaust collectors and silencers are designed and tuned for model-specific fitment, and the company says that all its MX and Supermoto full systems meet the upcoming FIM regulations.

SITO/LEOVINCE Monticello dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Alba (CN), ITALY Tel: +39 0173 465 111 E-mail: info@leovince.com www.leovince.com

Gilles axle block chain-adjuster NEW from Gilles Tooling, their axle block chain-adjusters offer high precision, dual direction adjustment with a graded-scale that allows precise positioning to compensate for differing tolerances.

The axle block adjusters stay in the rear swingarm for ease of wheel installation and brace the axle against compressive and tensile load.

Designed and manufactured by Gilles, they are available in different hard anodised colours.

GILLES TOOLING Wecker, LUXEMBOURG Tel: +352 / 267 893-45 info@gillestooling.com www.gillestooling.com

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Ermax windshields for MP3s

Giannelli Iperscooter exhausts

Honda PCX 125

GIANNELLI has extended its Iperscooter range to cover the Honda PCX 125 and Piaggio MP3 Yourban.

The Iperscooter is made from stainless steel alloy with an anodised aluminium heat cover with laseretched Giannelli logo, and meets European standards for street use. The company says they improve the scooters’ performance at a keen price.

GIANNELLI SILENCERS Selci di San Giustino (PG), ITALY Tel: +39 0758 61081 E-mail: info@giannelli.com www.giannelli.com Piaggio MP3 Yourban

AMONGST the range of windshields for the Piaggio MP3 Yourban 125/300 2011/12 are these Sport and HP models, both double shape with frontal air intakes and available in clear, smoked and grey. The first is available in 15 colours and the second in four.

ERMAX Roquefort la Bedoule, FRANCE Tel: +33 (0)4 42 73 67 91/92 E-mail: accueil@ermax.fr www.ermax.fr

SW-Motech V-Strom accessories GERMAN luggage and accessories specialist SW Motech have introduced a range of touring and adventure add-ons for the latest Suzuki DL650 V-Strom, including a full alloy luggage system, engine guard and crash bars, handlebar risers and a comfort footrest kit.

The Trax Evo luggage system for the V-Strom is made from corrosion-resistant 1.5mm thick AlMg3 grade alloy with fibre-reinforced hinges. The lids have a waterproof sealing profile and are fitted with tiedown points for extra carrying capacity. Side cases are produced in 37- and 45-litre versions and weigh just 3.9 and 4.5kg respectively. A matching 38-litre top case is also available. The quick-lock side carriers can be removed in seconds, restoring the bike to its original appearance.

Helping to keep the rider comfortable and focused on enjoying the journey are the Bar Risers Comfort footrest kit. Available in two sizes, the bar risers can lift the bars from 20-25mm, enabling riders to tailor their position for long days in the saddle and helping to combat wrist ache and fatigue. The Comfort footrests can also be set in two positions and feature

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a rubber insert to help reduce the effects of vibration as well as having a profiled surface for firmer footing when the going gets rough. A centre stand kit helps with cleaning, maintenance and parking too.

SW Motech’s engine guard offers protection for the V-Strom’s exposed oil filter and starter – crucial if planning any off-road excursions - while the lightweight yet durable crash bars help prevent damage in the event of a low-speed crash. They’re powdercoated to help resist corrosion and designed to fit neatly without adding excess bulk or width.

Other accessories include Quick-lock tank mount adaptors and tank bags for added carrying capability, a Hawk light mount set and mirror extenders.

SW-MOTECH Rauschenberg, GERMANY Tel. +49 (0)6425 816800 info@sw-motech.com www.sw-motech.com

ROAD TRIP

Forcefield Body Armour specialises in impact protection body armour and high performance clothing systems, and has seen its star rise in recent years on the back of some of the best regarded and most innovative products on the market. IDN visited the company HQ at Rushden in central England to find out what the future has in store ORCEFIELD is part of the Davies Odell group, which can trace its roots back to the 1860s. The Odell company was based in a village in Bedfordshire, and from the earliest days made leather products such as shoe soles, handbags, belts for the then thriving local footwear and leather industry.

Davies Odell itself came into existence in 1905 as a limited company, also making shoe components. Today this is still one of the company’s three major activities, alongside equestrian products and body armour, and it employs a total of 50 staff in Rushden and nearby Kettering.

According to Managing Director Andy Gregory, the company became involved in sports protection fortuitously.

“In the 1980s a university professor contacted us to say that he had carried out some tests on our shoe insoles, and said they were made from some of the most shock-absorbent material he had ever come across.

“At the time we were looking to diversify, as the shoe industry in the UK was in decline, and we decided to look into the fast growing protection sector as a possible area of interest.

“Our materials specialist Richard Andrews then developed the first of our soft body protectors, which proved a hit, and he has been involved in every one of our expanding product range since then.”

Originally set up as T-Pro in 1987, the Forcefield Body Armour brand was launched in 2003. From the start, the company has used the exceptionally tough world of Speedway as a testing ground for its body armour designs. This association

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I n t e r v i e w a n d w o rd s b y A l F ra n c k continues to this day, with many of the world's top speedway riders, including champions in Speedway GP, still insisting on Forcefield because of the ability of its soft armour technology to offer repeat impact protection, unlike hard armour, which needs replacing after every hard knock.

“When Richard first began banging the drum for soft armour, his was very much a voice in the wilderness – most people thought hard plastic much more effective. Now the case has been made, and it’s much less of a hard sell,” says Gregory.

Forcefield is also popular for skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking, as well as other contact sports where impacts are a common occurrence. s well as offering repeat impact capabilities, Forcefield armour is flexible, moulds to the users' body, stays in place and is designed for comfort, as well as protection. This is a function of the mixture of advanced materials and design that goes into every separate product.

The main material is a PVC Nitrile compound called Nitrex Evo, exclusively supplied to Davies Odell by its long-standing Taiwanese partner, using a patented waffle construction technology which spreads the effect of the impact evenly across its surface, offering exceptional shock absorbency.

The unique triangular Nitrex outer grid has been designed with special vent holes at the base for extra breathability and also reduces the overall weight.

Also important is multi-density technology, where different specialised high-tech energy absorbing materials are combined to give special properties, while at the same time reducing bulk.

The combination of Nitrex and multi-layers also enables Forcefield to offer lightweight protectors that flex with the body, offering exceptional comfort.

Each new product is extensively trialled and tested. “Our second home is the SATRA testing facility up the road,” says Gregory,” and we test everything until we know it’s the best. We would never cut corners and put out a cheaper product that didn’t give the best possible protection for its category.”

All this has resulted in products such as the topof-the-range EN1621-2 CE Level 2-certified Pro Sub 4 back protector, which, Forcefield says, is the

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The Pro Sub 4 road/race back protector (above) is the world’s only CE-certified back protector to achieve a true 3.38kN average multiple impact rating, according to Forcefield. EN1621-2 CE Level 2

The Pro L2 K road/race back protector for men and women is now Kevlar-reinforced and offers high levels of performance with enhanced comfort and flexibility. EN1621-2 CE Level 2

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Forcefield Body Armour in use on a ride up to Everest Base Camp (left), by Danish Speedway champion Kenneth Bjerre (middle) and Lewis Cornish in Supermoto (right). Feedback from expeditions and racing is used by the company to fine-tune its armour and clothing products

world’s only back protector to achieve a true 3.38kN average multiple impact rating. ollowing its launch last year the UK’s magazine Bike said: “This is the world’s best back protector – no other can absorb more force in an impact,” while Italy’s Euromoto gave it top position in a test of the 10 most prominent back protectors and said: “This is the best on the market”.

But Marketing Manager Stuart Long insists there is no room for complacency.

“We might have the best products, but we’re a bit of a secret in Europe and elsewhere, and need to raise our profile.

“We must build up the branding and look of the product. We’ve had a technically superior product from the start, but what we haven’t done so well is establish it in the market, and that’s what we’re doing now.

“The original presentation has been quite conservative, with limited shelf appeal, so we want to make it more arresting to customers by improving both the look and packaging. Nothing too over-the-top, but we need to emphasise the technical nature of the product, and Forcefield in the customer’s mind as the best.”

Gregory has a clear expansion plan to internationalise the brand.

“When I took over as MD two years ago, my goal was to make Forcefield the biggest sports protection brand in the UK, then Europe and then the world. That’s our aim, and we have a passionate team behind that.

“We want to be in the position where, if a

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motorcyclist or skier decides he needs some armour, he or she will automatically think Forcefield.” here are two salespeople in the UK and a network of 200 outlets, 150 motorcycle and the rest winter sports. Gregory says there are still vacancies for good, strong dealers in the UK, and he wants to grow the total to around 300.

“It is important to get bricks and mortar stores to ensure our products are fitted properly. We don’t want pirate internet sales where inappropriate products are ordered and accidents happen as a result,” he says.

Sales Director Matt Dawson has spent the last two years developing the company’s European distribution base.

“Our coverage of Europe is good, bar a few holes in countries such as Poland and Spain, and the foundations are mostly in place. In 2010 and 2011 we signed and trained up most of our distributors, and in 2012 we expect them to expand sales and take on more of the range.”

Dawson says his regular training trips with distributors to visit dealers have demonstrated that the best way to sell the protectors is to get the customer to try it on in the shop.

“As the heat moulds it to his body, he notices it less and less, and a few minutes later we’ll say: ‘Can you still feel it?’ Usually he says ‘No’, and he’s hooked!

“Our Italian distributor has started off really well in a tough market, given the number of established Italian and German brands available there, as has our new Hungarian distributor. We are

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Sport Lite 1 back protector for men and women is suitable for snowsports, off-road motorcycling, mountain biking and adventure sports. It offers lightweight protection with maximum breathability, minimal restriction and high comfort levels. EN1621-2 CE Level 1

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ROAD TRIP very confident the brand will do well in Europe over the next few years.”

Forcefield is also well established on the West Coast of the USA, where it is distributed by Johnson Leathers, and is looking for representation in other parts of that country. ithin the motorcycle sector, the brand is aimed mainly at the road market. Off-road protection products tend to be different, and that market is well covered by existing off-road specialists, according to Dawson, although there are some crossover products in the Forcefield catalogue.

There is an extremely low rate of product failures and returns.

“Last year we had about five returns, and the no quibble replacement policy on top of the standard two-year warranty meant we recently replaced the elastic on a five-year old back protector. This is very popular with dealers – they know they can rely on us,” Dawson says.

Feedback from customers, dealers and distributors is constant, and an important influence on updates and new products. “At the moment we’re hearing that a couple of our protectors are a bit heavy – their new versions will be lighter,” he adds.

The company will remain focused on protection and ancilliary technical underwear and clothing for the immediate future. “We have no plans to do neck or knee braces. Perhaps one day, but we don’t want to spread ourselves too thinly,” says Gregory.

“Ultimately, we will want to expand from motorcycle and winter sports into other areas.

We’re looking closely at the equestrian market,

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rugby and other contact sports, but at the moment we are concentrating on those first two markets.”

Davies Odell also distributes Vibram soles in the UK, as well as Germot motorcycle clothing from Germany. Gregory thinks both have a bright future on the British market: “Both are strong brands, and we think they will prove popular,” he says. n conclusion, Gregory thinks the company has started well in its race to market dominance.

“Our strategy is to produce the best product we possibly can – and that’s an incredible strength.

We have the best performing products on the market and the test results to prove that. If we can keep this lead in technology, and we intend to, the rest needn’t be too difficult.

“Dealers like the honesty of our products. The claims we make are very straightforward and verifiable,” he says. ”Motorcycling is a risky business, and we never want to lose sight of the fact that if we do our job well we are saving lives.

The testimonials we receive from survivors of accidents can be very moving and often make us feel really proud, but also remind us of the critical importance of continuing to get it right.”

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DAVIES ODELL Rushden, Northamptonshire, UK Tel: +44 (0)1933 410818 E-mail: info@forcefieldbodyarmour.com www.forcefieldbodyarmour.com

Action Armoured shirt and shorts (above) are a versatile second skin made from BeCool technical base layer fabric with removable CE approved armour, and can be used in conjunction with any Forcefield back protector. EN1621-1

Limb tubes (above and below) offer lightweight CE-approved armour in a comfortable and flexible package, usable both on elbows and knees. EN1621-1

The Flyer is designed specifically for children.

EN1621-2 Level 1

Extreme Adventure Harness (above) is a chest, back & arm protector giving complete upper body protection and can be used for on- and off-road motorcycling, snowsports and extreme sports.

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Upgrade leg, elbow and shoulder armour is available for any clothing system with repeat impact performance. EN1621-1

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Davies Odell is outgrowing its atmospheric old factory building in Rushden, which dates from the 19th century and is still used to make shoe components. The lobbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frescos are wonderful examples of Victorian-era industrial optimism, and demonstrate the international reach of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products at the height of the British Empire. A more modern facility nearby is currently being sought.

CE standards for protection LL Forcefield Body Armour is CE approved, which is essential to maintain a credible product that has proven performance. The CE testing standards for limb and back take into account protection, comfort and ergonomic requirements. Armour that conforms to the standard is proven to reduce the incidence and severity of injuries. With authentic CE- approved limb or back protectors, the end user knows that extensive research and testing has gone into the development of the product and that it has been accredited by an authorised body.

Fake and non-approved CE protectors almost without exception have no capability to protect. No reputable company should sell non-conforming products where a standard protecting the consumers exists.

But the many different CE standards can be confusing. Here is a brief guide to the EN numbers on Forcefield products.

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EN1621-2 relates only to back protectors. The impact energy used in the test is 50 Joules.

If the transmitted force recorded after the impact is between 9 KiloNewtons and 18 KiloNewtons it can be classified as a Level 1 back protector or insert. If the transmitted force recorded is below 9 KiloNewtons then it can be classified as Level 2. The lower the transmitted force in KiloNewtons the more protective the product is.

The current Pro Sub 4 back protector currently transmits about 3.38 KiloNewtons in multiple impact tests, making it the best on the market, according to Forcefield.

EN1621-1 relates to mechanical impact against motorcyclistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; protective clothing, and there is only one performance level for this standard.

It requires that, given a 50 Joule impact the protector doesn't transmit a mean figure greater than 35 KiloNewtons. You may come

across Type B, Type A and CE Type protectors.

Type A and Type B refer only to the size, shape or coverage. All Forcefield protectors meet the Type B template for coverage within the standard. Type A is a much smaller template more suited to children's sizing. CE sizing refers to full CE Motorcycle Clothing where the armour size relates to the garment size.

Instead of one size fits all, the armour coverage increases through the size range.

EN13595-1 relates to protective clothing for professional motorcycle riders and looks at not only the protective content of a product, but takes into account the construction and whether the garment is designed to withstand the impact.

The garment should be designed to ensure that the armour stays in place to do the job that it is required to do.

EN340 Protective clothing - general requirements. This is a series of tests that ensure that the materials and components used do not in themselves cause harm to the body. For instance some products in the market could contain banned substances/chemicals that could be harmful to the user.

The Pro L2 K was dubbed Best Buy and Top Performer in an investigation by Ride magazine

What is a Joule?

The standards relevant to the motorcycle protectors make reference to impact energy of 50 Joules. This is the amount of energy that strikes the protector when tested in a laboratory. The best analogy is that it is like an average house brick weighing 2.5 kilos being dropped from 2 metres height.

What is a KiloNewton?

A KiloNewton is a measure of the amount of transmitted force that enters the body following an impact. It is the amount of transmitted force that enters the body that determines the severity of an injury when receiving a direct blow.

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Rukka suits Vauhti and Vilma THE latest items in Rukka's Cordura collection feature a sporty design, new protectors and excellent specification.

The sporty stripe design in a retro 80s look, a body-hugging fit and several width adjusters give these suits great aerodynamics, according to Rukka. Vauhti is Finnish for speed!

These jackets are the first Rukka garmets to protect the back and the joints with the new D3O-Air protectors. Air permeable and certified according to the latest CE standards, these protectors are fully efficient, even in great heat, at high humudity and at freezing temperatures. Thanks

to their soft, flexible material and its "intelligent" molecular structure that instantly multiplies crash protection in an impact, Rukka D3O-Air protectors combine highly efficient protection with optimum comfort.

The suits' outer shell, made of Cordura 500D, ensures abrasion resistance, a Gore-Tex Performance Shell Z-liner guarantees perfect weather protection, and a removable, thermal lining gives extra insulation if needed. The jackets feature the innovative Gore Lockout frontal closure and a soft Neoprene collar with a magnet closure that prevents tearout.

Keprotec Antiglide on the seat of the trousers eliminates slippage, while the Rukka AirCushion system acts as a climate buffer on the inside.

Vauhti for men is available in four colour combinations, women can buy Vilma in three different colours.

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Alpinestars T-Fuel jacket and S-MX 1 boots AS part of their technical motorcycle collection, the stylish and versatile T-Fuel waterproof jacket is an allweather sport riding jacket, which has bespoke leather trim and bold, clean lines, and features a waterproof and breathable membrane, generous pockets and certified protection.

The S-MX 1 boots are road riding boots that blend the racing lines of the SM-X racing boot collection with low cut and comfort and convenience. The durable and ultra-light Microfiber upper is reinforced with rugged TPU

armour, while the shank reinforced sole uses a special rubber formulation for enhanced grip and durability.

ALPINESTARS Asolo, ITALY Tel. +39 0423 5286 alpinestars@alpinestars.com www.alpinestars.com

L-FASHION GROUP Lahti, FINLAND Tel. +358 (0)3 822 1206 info@rukka.com www.rukka.com

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Scott all-terrain TP jacket THE jacket has a breathable, wind- and waterproof Triphase membrane and is made from 50% PA 600D and 50% PES 600D material.

It features a removable, waterproof Triphase inner jacket with spacer-mesh inner lining and ventilation at the chest with magnetic snaps, plus ventilation zips at sleeves and back.

PU-leather binding at the collar, mesh lining and a long connecting zipper to connect pants add further comfort.

It has SAS-TEC protectors EN-1621-1 approved at shoulders and elbows, a pocket for an optional back protector, reinforcement patches at the elbows, adjustment at the collar, waist, hem, sleeve and cuff, plus reflective

elements.

Two water-resistant outer pockets and 6 outer pockets, as well as one waterproof inner pocket and another inner pocket, give peace of mind during rain.

The jacket comes in sizes S to XXXL and has a pre-curved, sportive touring fit.

SCOTT SPORTS Givisiez, SWITZERLAND Tel. +41 26 4601616 pascal.pouly@scott-sports.com www.scott-sports.com

Gaerne G-urban THIS new casual short boot is available with a black leather or brown suede upper, has a waterproof and breathable Drytech membrane, gear selector reinforcement and anti-slip rubber grip sole.

GAERNE Coste di Maser (TV), ITALY Tel: +39 0423 923169 E-mail: gaerne@gaerne.com www.gaerne.com

Nolan N104 flip-up THE latest model in the 2012 Nolan catalogue, the N104 helmet, will become the benchmark against which all flip-ups are judged, according to Nolan.

The features that make N104 different from any other previous Nolan flip-up model include an innovative ventilation system, Air Booster, which ensures optimal ventilation around the rider’s head. It has an air intake in the chin guard, an air intake in the frontal area and two rear extractors.

The visor has an extra large surface area giving a broader side view, thus increasing active safety. The internal sunscreen (Vision Protection System) is scratch and fog-resistant and easy to raise and lower, thanks to the patentpending activating system.

The patented chin guard rotation movement with elliptical trajectory

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makes it possible to keep the total size of the helmet’s front section to a minimum when the chin guard is open. The “sail” effect is consequently highly reduced.

N104 is equipped with the new

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patent-pending Microlock2 with a thermoplastic opening lever, and a second aluminium toothed and holding lever. The toothed lever releases the micrometric strip, and this device minimises the possibility of unintentional opening of the retention system.

It also has two outer shell sizes

(XXS-L and XL-XXXL), and is fully compatible with Nolan’s updated N-Com communications system.

NOLAN Brembate di Sopra (BG), ITALY Tel: +39 035 602111 info@nolan.it www.nolan.it

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Prexport Spicy and Spicy S boots

Knox in-vest track protection

THESE multi-purpose boots are available in black and white/black and have a microfibre upper with perforated areas for ventilation, and an Airtech lining.

They have a strengthened Texon insole, Prexport Pro-race rubber sole, padded collar, shockabsorbent padding on the ankle, shock-absorbent PU shield on the heel, reflective insert above the heel for visibility, reinforcement in the gear shifter zone, and zipper and Velcro strap fastenings.

Sizes are 38 to 47.

Spicy S also has replaceable and adjustable toe sliders.

COMBINING the protection and flexibility of the Level 2-approved back protector, with the comfort and convenience of a vest, the new track vest from British impact protection specialists Knox is light, unobtrusive and easy to put on and take off.

Manufactured in the UK using Dupont Meryl Lycra, the track vest is stretchy, light and thin and sits snugly even under tight racing suits and close to the skin, which prevents creasing, but still allows full articulation. It is also breathable and moisturewicking, working with raised channels and vents in the back protector to help keep the wearer cool and prevent perspiration build-up.

There are pockets for optional chest protectors and the back protector can be unzipped, so the vest can be washed. Eight honeycomb sections with Inclined Cell Wall Technology and sliding spine means the back protector , based on the

PREXPORT Caerano di San Marco (TV), ITALY Tel: +39 0423 650 100 E-mail: sales@prexport.com www.prexport.com

Spicy S black

Spicy white

Spicy black

Areotech from A-PRO THE Areotech jacket h a s a r em o va b l e reinforcement in the back, a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no rainâ&#x20AC;? combined fastening and fastening adjustment with Velcro.

The sleeves can also be adjusted to prevent billowing, and there is a fastening zip to link the jacket to trousers.

Materials used are wa t e r p r o o f textile material Acqua Kill and double layer hot life material that blocks all wind and cold. It is said to keep the natural temperature of the body even in critical weather conditions.

It features reflective inserts, an adjustable waist and has four zip pockets and anti-septic net lining.

The thermal lining is removable, as is t h e wa t e r p r o o f, b r e a t h a b l e membrane.

A-PRO says the stiching is very resistant to wear and tear and it has

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Sinisalo new Borealis MX outfits THE Borealis range of jerseys, pants and gloves has an unmistakable design and great functionality and plenty of mobility in motocroos training and racing, according to Sinisalo.

The new collection is positioned half way between the SMX products for hobby motocross riders and the SCD collection for MX pros, and the Borealis

CE approved, removable protectors in the shoulders, elbows and knees.

A-PRO Vittorio Veneto (TV), ITALY Tel. +39 0438 501242 info@a-pro.com www.a-pro.com

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Knox Aegis, exceeds the standard required for EN1621-2 compliance - the highest safety rating possible under current EU testing regulations.

PLANET KNOX Cumbria, UK Tel. +44 (0)1900 825 825 sales@planet-knox.com www.planet-knox.com

products by Sinisalo are offered in four colour combinations in red, blue, orange and black.

The Borealis jersey has a raglan cut with stretch collar and cuffs, vented armpit panels and long 'drop tail' back is available in sizes S to 3XL. The matching pants, made from 1000D polyamide fabric with reinforced knees, mesh liner and pre-shaped legs, have double to triple stitching.

Borealis gloves, made of elastic PU fibres, have artificial suede palms and a tacky silicone palm print.

SINISALO SPORT Puolanka, FINLAND Tel. +358 (0)8 7196 600 sinisalo@sinisalosport.fi www.sinisalo.com

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New graphics options for 'Spine' EVC back protector ITALIAN specialist Zandona has added to the graphics options for its Spine EVC back protector range with the introduction of the two new styles seen here.

The SPINE EVC is a 100% Made in Italy back protector with special materials such as the ultrabreathable S.R.T. (Sweat Removing Textile) 3D textile, which transfers sweat from skin to the exterior of the fabric. It is also designed to give excellent back protection and to offer good kidney support.

The structure is composed of hightechnology deformable splinter-proof plastic materials and E.V.C. (Evoluted Viscoelastic Cells), an innovative waterproof anti-shock material with a high performance/weight/thickness ratio. The plates are joined via a wire

lattice system which guarantees impact distribution throughout the whole protection surface. Spine EVC also has an anti-torsion system, which limits twisting.

It is also comfortable, according to Zandona, because it follows the natural movements of the body, and is CE approved to EN-1621-2/03 Level 2.

Colours are black and white and sizes XS-XL.

Stylmartin Impact trial boot

racers alike.

Features include anatomical padding, exceptional grip provided by the sole and a very comfortable fit, allowing the rider to concentrate on riding performance. Sizes from 39 to 47.

INSPIRED by the popular Trophy trial boot, Stylmartin has taken on board changes that have occurred in this discipline to develop what it calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ultimate all-rounder trial bootâ&#x20AC;?, suitable for novices and professional

ZANDONA Caerano di San Marco (TV), ITALY Tel: +39 0423 569135 info@zandona.net www.zandona.net

STYLMARTIN Montebelluna (TV), ITALY Tel: +39 0423 603033 E-mail: info@stylmartin.it www.stylmartin.it

Caberg Hyper X touring helmet THIS modular helmet, homologated to ECE 22.05 P/J, has a protective removable chin guard, which makes

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it a versatile helmet.

It is possible, without any tools, to change from a jet helmet to a fullface helmet, and with the EASY FIT system to move forward the chin guard from the shell before wearing the helmet.

A wide visual field is guaranteed by a long, transparent, anti-scratch and anti-fog visor.

Hyper X is also equipped with an integrated sun shade visor that permits in natural light, according to Caberg.

Ventilation is by a large air vent on top and by two rear air extractors to let out hot and stale air.

In addition there are two air vents on the chin guard to dispose of air on

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the visor and prevent it from steaming up.

The lining is removable and washable and made with hypoallergenic material. The retention system is equipped with a micrometric regulation buckle and Hyper X is prepared for Caberg's JUST SPEAK wireless communication system that, thanks to Bluetooth technology, permits communication not only via cellphone or with a passenger, but also listening to music through an MP3 player or on the integrated radio and also connecting to GPS. The helmet comes in many plain colours as well as two graphic versions with a white or black shell base in sizes XS to XL and weighs 1,400+/-50 gr.

CABERG Azzano S. Paolo (BG) ITALY Tel. +39 035 4203611 info@caberg.it www.caberg-helm.com

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Phase from Premier A highlight of Premierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012 collection is the Phase full face helmet, which has a special thermoplastic outer shell and different density EPS inner shell.

The aerodynamic shape of the helmet is designed to reduce turbulence to a minimum.

It has a sophisticated ventilation system, Premier says, which works through three adjustable air vents on the chin and upper part of the shell, and a rear extractor.

The visor mechanism is simple

to use and no instrument is needed for visor replacement.

The anti-scratch polycarbonate visor is injection-moulded, has a thickness of 2,2 mm, and the helmet also has an internal sun visor.

The removable and washable internal liner is made from antiperspiration fabric, and the chinstrap has a quick release buckle.

Like all Premier helmets, Phase is ECE 22-05 homologated and sizes are XS to XL.

PREMIER HELMETS Gallicano (LU), ITALY Tel: +39 0583 730310 E-mail: info@premier.it www.premier.it

Germas Force jacket FORCE is a short jacket in a sporty design that is water and windproof and breathable because of the REISSA membrane.

It has a detachable designer thermal lining and CE-approved removable PU protectors. Back protection is by Temperfoam, which can be replaced by CE-approved back protectors.

A short and long connecting zipper as well as an AirControl system at chest and back, plus two outer, three inner and one mobile phone pocket add to its appeal.

It also has various adjustment possibilities at arms and waist, Reflex strips at arms, shoulders and back for passive safety.

The inner lining is mesh and the outer is a material mix. It comes in black in sizes XS to 3XL. GERMAS Schwabach-Wolkersdorf, GERMANY Tel. +49 (0)911 635008 info@germas.de www.germas.de

Forma Cape Horn adventure touring boot FORMA says it designed Cape Horn for riders of the latest maxi-enduro motorcycles that are used for both road and offroad riding.

The boot has a full-grain oiled leather upper, thermo-formed and reinforced side panels and a rear reflective insert. Closure is via double Velcro and

adjustable/replaceable GH plastic buckles, which personalises the fit for each user.

The plastic gear pad protection, external reinforced front plate and an optional toecap, which is furnished with the boot, are also added characteristics.

The internal Drytex tubular lining is waterproof and breathable, and internal TPU plastic protection is moulded in the ankle and shin area, making the boot extremely comfortable, according to Forma, thanks to soft polymer padding with memory foam.

The anti-bacterial, replaceable footbed features Formaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Air Pump System, which provides ventilation from the centre of the insole, when pressure is applied during walking or riding.

Cape Horn has a TPU Dual Flex midsole with EVA anti-shock covering, with a softer and flexible toe area for elevated gear sensibility and a stiff mid/back for heel protection and a secure and stable foot contact with the peg.

The specific enduro/touring sole is made with a special rubber compound, and the boot is CE approved and designed and developed in Italy and manufactured in the European Community.

SDE MOTORSPORT / FORMA Altivole (TV), ITALY Tel: +39 0423 915 335 E-mail: info@formaboots.com www.formaboots.com

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Distributors of TECMATE retail chargers AUSTRALIA - A1 ACCESSORY IMPORTS T. (61) 7 3806 1800 sales@a1accessory.com.au AUSTRIA -SCHUMOTO KG T. (43)(732)757080 office@schumoto.at BELGIUM - BIKE DESIGN BVBA T. (052) 453361 info@bike-design.be CROATIA - PICCILO RACING D.O.O. T. (385)(21)325677 piccilo-racing@st.t-com.hr CYPRUS - J.L. MOTORACE LTD (MOTORCYCLE) T. (357)(22)752234 motorace@cytanet.com.cy CZECH REP. - MAREK BRANDT T. (420)606 460 579 brandt@techbase-cz.cz

Dealers only!

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The European ‘Headquarters’ Expo

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for the International motorcycle

GERMANY - PAASCHBURG & WUNDERLICH T. (49)(40)248 277 0 info@pwonline.de

parts, accessory, performance,

GERMANY - SCHÜLLER MOTORRADTEILE T. (49)(6245)994 79 10 info@enuma.de

workshop, service and

GREAT BRITAIN - PROBIKE SHADOWFAX T. (44)(1604)660555 sales@probike.co.uk

tuning industry

GREAT BRITAIN - MOTOHAUS POWERSPORTS T. (44)(1256)704909 sales@motohaus.com

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ISSUE INDEX Alice Evenements (FR) 2012 JPMS show review ......................................................15 All Balls Racing (US) Honda CB bearing kit ................................................................9 Alpinestars (IT) T-Fuel jacket and S-MX1 boots ........................................................35 Autocom Products (GB) See: Tecstar Electonics ........................................................20 This INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS INDEX is a complete listing of all the items in this edition.

It includes all our advertisers and the product, feature and news items published this month.

The INDEX will act as a quick reference guide, and will be useful when searching this and other editions either for contact details for a particular company, or for a specific item that has appeared. The INDEX appears in every edition of IDN.

Barnett Performance Products (US) Billet clutch basket for 2011-12 Honda CRF450R ......10 Caberg (IT) Hyper X touring helmet ..............................................................................

Calzaturificio Antis (IT) Stylmartin Impact trial boot ..................................................40

THIS MONTH’S ADVERTISERS B&G Racing (DE) Frame & fairing protectors ............................................................44 Barnett Performance Products (US) Clutch kits, distributor network......................26,45 Big Bike Europe (DE) 2013 show information ..........................................................14 Calzaturificio Antis (IT) Stylmartin boots ....................................................................9 Carat (IT) Wheels, sprockets and chains ....................................................................26 Cellular Italia (IT) Interphone MOTIONCAM01, full HD action camera ......................42 DID Europe (IT) ER series chains ..............................................................................23 DNA Filters (GR) Air filters ........................................................................................29 DP Brakes & Clutches USA (US) Brakes & clutches ....................................................12 Fehling (DE) Parts & accessories ..............................................................................44 Free Spirits (IT) Street and race parts ........................................................................25 GIVI (IT) 2012 helmet range ....................................................................................34 Grossewaechter Racing Parts (DE) Tornado cams ......................................................45 GSG-Mototechnik (DE) Parts & accessories ..............................................................44 Kappa (IT) Rigid K-Garda cases ................................................................................41 Kibblewhite (US) Valvetrain components, distributor network....................................44 Koelnmesse (DE) INTERMOT Cologne 2012..............................................................39 Küryakyn USA (US) Parts & accessories ....................................................................11 MAG Europe (GB) Progressive Suspension 970-series for Triumph Thruxton & Scrambler ....7 Motoplastic (ES) Puig street screens ..........................................................................5 Mustang Motorcycle Products (US) Two-piece Wide Touring seat ..............................45 National Cycle (US) Windshields and accessories ......................................................24 Project (IT) Helmets..................................................................................................41 Rick’s Motorsport Electrics (US) Starters, chargers & ignitions....................................48 Rizoma (IT) Billet accessories....................................................................................21 Scandinavian Brake Systems (DK) SBS brake pads ......................................................2 SENA Technologies (KR) Bluetooth headsets ............................................................13 Spectro Oils of America (US) Premium-quality lubricants ..........................................22 Surflex (IT) Clutch disc kits for Triumph models ..........................................................4 TecMate (BE) Optimate 4 Dual Program, distributor network ..............................34,45 Vrooam Powersports Lubricants International (NL) Lubricants ..................................27 Wunderlich (DE) BMW motorcycle accessories..........................................................10

THIS MONTH’S EDITORIAL

CRC Custom Parts (DE) 30th anniversary....................................................................4 Davies Odell (GB) Forcefield Body Armour company feature ................................30-33 Ermax Accessoires (FR) Windshields for MP3s ..........................................................28 Fechter Drive Motorsport (DE) Style kit for GSK-R 600/750 ......................................22 Gaerne (IT) G-urban boot ........................................................................................36 Germas (DE) New website..........................................................................................4 Germas (DE) Force jacket ........................................................................................43 Giannelli Silencers (IT) Iperscooter exhausts..............................................................28 Gilles Tooling (LU) Axle block chain-adjuster ............................................................27 GIVI (IT) TW03 waterproof rucksack ........................................................................24 Husqvarna Motorcycles (IT) Husqvarna to hit the street market ..................................5 Ilmberger Carbon Parts (DE) Carbon parts for BMW 1000 RR ..................................25 Industrial Tire Products (ITP) (US) Mega Mayhem tire and SS Alloy wheels ..................8 LeoVince Exhaust Systems (IT) See Sito Gruppo Industriale ......................................27 MAG Europe (GB) Progressive Triumph Thruxton shock absorbers ..............................9 Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) (US) American market news ..................................8 Mustang Motorcycle Products (US) Comfort for Kawasaki Vaquero ..........................10 Nolan Group (IT) N104 flip-up helmet ......................................................................36 Planet Knox (GB) In-vest track protection ................................................................38 Polini Motori (IT) Engine kit for Vespa 50cc ..............................................................24 Powerbronze (GB) Carbon parts for Kawasaki ZX10-R 2011 ....................................20 Premier Helmets (IT) Phase helmets..........................................................................43 Prexport (IT) Spicy and Spicy S boots ........................................................................38 Progressive Suspension (US) See: MAG Europe ..........................................................9 R&G Racing (GB) Tail tidy fender eliminator for Fireblade..........................................25 Rukka (FI) Vauhti and Vilma suits..............................................................................35 Scott Sports (CH) All-terrain TP jacket ......................................................................36 SDE Motorsport (IT) Forma Cape Horn adventure touring boot..................................43 Sinisalo Sport (FI) New Borealis MX outfits ..............................................................38 Sito Gruppo Industriale (IT) FIM rule-ready X3 exhaust for MX/Supermoto ................27 Stylmartin (IT) See: Calzaturificio Antis......................................................................40 Surflex (IT) Clutch disc kit for KTM 450 4T................................................................20 SW-Motech (DE) V-Storm accessories ......................................................................28 Tecstar Electronics (GB) Integral Bluetooth for Autocom Logic 1 series ......................20 Touratech (DE) Extends waterproof tank bag range ..................................................22

A-Pro (IT) Areotech jacket ........................................................................................38

Zandona (IT) New graphic options for ‘Spine’ EVC back protector ............................40

ACEM (BE) European PTW market declines ..............................................................48

Zard (IT) Ducati Diavel exhausts ..............................................................................23

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European PTW market declined a further 9 percent in 2011 MARKING a fourth consecutive year of recession-driven decline, the powered 2-wheeler (PTW) market in the EU saw a further decline of 9.5 percent last year, with 170,000 less units sold for an EU-wide total of 1.7 million.

These figures were released by ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, during their annual industry meeting in Brussels at the end of January.

Registrations of new motorcycle models began to fall dramatically from the final quarter of 2008, according to the Association, in important markets such as Spain, France and Greece.

The Association says that this decline has 'lead to a revolution in the European market of motorcycles and scooters'.

With emissions-based government subsidy programmes ending in Italy two years ago, France has emerged as

From left to right: Paul Verhoef (Head of Unit Research and Innovative Transport Systems, DG Move, European Commission), Inés Ayala-Sender (MEP, Member of the Transport Committee), Hendrik von Kuenheim (ACEM President and CEO of BMW Motorrad), Coralie HenryPoppe (PSA Peugeot Citroën in charge of Mobility Strategy), Jacques Compagne (ACEM Secretary General), Isaak Yperman (researcher Transport & Mobility Leuven)

Europe's largest market. The greatest losses in 2011 being seen in Italy, (-17 percent), Spain (-16 percent) and the Netherlands (-13 percent).

Despite the rate of decline slowing compared to 2009 (-15 percent) for Europe overall, and 2010 (-14 percent for Europe overall) and some signs of improvement in the German market this winter, ACEM say that Europe has lost one million PTW sales since 2007, with last year's market representing a net effective 37 percent loss of the volumes achieved in 2008.

The theme at this years eighth annual ACEM conference was "Innovating our Mobility" - a focus on how motorcycle manufacture innovation can change mobility as society's transportation needs continue to evolve.

BMW Motorrad CEO Hendrick von Kuenheim, the current President of ACEM, said that "due to the economic crisis our industry is experiencing the most dramatic recession in its history".

Addressing the issues raised by the new EU rules on motorcycle typeapproval, Mr von Kuenheim called on policy makers to "adopt simple and pragmatic solutions aimed at achieving a stable, predictable and feasible environment for manufacturers".

Making reference to the recently adopted White Paper on Transport, which encourages the use of smaller and more efficient vehicles, he drew the attention of policy makers to the fact that "Powered Two-Wheelers perfectly fulfil these requirements".

Cleaner engines, enhanced safety systems, and a shift towards new architectures were the main trends identified by Jacques Compagne,

Europe: 2010-2011 PTW registrations - All categories Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Country France Italy Germany Turkey Spain United Kingdom Netherlands Poland Austria Greece Switzerland Belgium Sweden Finland Portugal Denmark Norway Czech Republic Romania Slovenia

2010 376,060 408,837 187,232 108,385 169,446 95,835 108,957 80,910 46,346 61,611 42,067 40,638 26,405 27,414 23,539 19,371 12,023 11,741 5,720 6,132

General Secretary of ACEM. He went on to say that "despite the low contribution of PTWs to overall traffic emissions, amounting to less than 2 percent of CO2, manufacturers are committed to playing their part in reducing the environmental impact.

"Hybrid, electric and fuel cell are likely to become a growing market share in the future" Compagne stated.

Among the electrically powered vehicles displayed by manufacturers were the KTM Freeride, the Peugeot e-Vivacity, and fully electric scooters from Honda and Piaggio. Displaying at the ACEM conference for the first

2011 331,260 329,026 181,865 179,746 141,136 93,833 93,520 75,256 45,633 44,771 40,516 38,512

% change –11.9 –18.0 –2.8 +65.8 –16.7 –2.1 –14.1 –6.9 –1.5 –27.3 –3.6 –5.2

22,969 22,761 12,264 12,151 6,468

–16.2 –3.3 –36.7 +1.0 –44.9

5,270

–14.0

time this year, Suzuki showcased its type-approved Burgman fuel cell scooter.

Another first saw user organisations invited to participate at the conference with their own displays. FIM and FEMA contributed to making the case for motorcycles with their messages on sustainable sports, mobility and environmental benefits.

The graph highlights the yearly decline of PTW registrations in the EU since 2007

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