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ByCity The Rock

A FULL-RACE RETRO STYLE HELMET FOR THOSE WHO WANT THE hipster street cred with better safety and comfort, the ByCity The Rock has a fibreglass shell and a protective inner shell to take it up to ECE 22.05 standards. Multi-density padding and a removable and washable liner provide the comfort, while the wide visor aperture and vented chin guard add practicality. Universal poppers are provided to add a peak or visor, and there is a strap on the rear to retain goggles. It comes in gloss black in sizes XS-XL for an SRP of £165. Dot4Distribution; 0203 514 2413; info@dot4distribution.com

Brembo Greenance 56

BRAKING BRAND BREMBO HAS INTRODUCED ITS FIRST SIZES OF NEW high-performance brake pads with improved environmental credentials. The Greenance pads will gradually be rolled out to replace the whole range of aftermarket pads, and claim to be better performing at higher brake temperatures and also offer a higher coefficient of friction. Wear is said to be reduced by 15%, meaning less harmful brake dust in the atmosphere, and damaging elements such as copper, asbestos and antimony have been eliminated from the compounds. The pads all comply with ECE-R90 standards and come in a range of compounds for road, off-road and scooter usage. Brembo; www.brembo.com KTM swingarm 5

THE KTM SX50 IS A POPULAR CHOICE FOR THE JUNIOR motocrosser, used extensively for leisure and competition use. To improve the performance of the mini machine Talon has developed an extended aluminium swingarm. It is CNC machined from aerospace grade aluminium alloy which helps with the 27% reduction in weight compared to the OE item, despite it being longer. It is said to improve tracking and damping performance, and to reduce “bounce” and heat generation in the damper, as well as being 18% more compliant to give more feel. The swingarm comes with a lower shock bolt in a choice of silver/black or anodised in various colours with prices starting from £1095. Talon Engineering; 01935 471508; enquiries@talon-eng.co.uk

LiteLok X1 and X3

WHILE EVERYONE ELSE IN THE SECURITY FIELD SEEMS TO BE following the “bigger is better” mantra by creating super-sized chains and padlocks you could use to secure a battleship, new entrant to the market LiteLok has instead invested its R&D budget into creating a new material to battle the determined thief. Barronium is a ceramic/metallic composite which is fused to a hardened high-tensile steel core before the whole lot is coated in a soft, plant-based rubber protective layer. This combination of materials gives, according to the maker’s tests, an unparalleled resistance to attacks, while remaining relatively lightweight. The steel core secures against boltcroppers and levering attacks, and the Barronium wears down angle grinder discs at a much increased rate, meaning that a change of discs, and a lot more time, is required to cut right through. A video of an angle-grinder attack, showing how much longer it takes to sever, is available on LiteLok’s website, and testing has shown that most batterypowered angle grinders don’t have enough torque to cut through so keep stalling and eventually run out of battery.

The British manufacturer currently uses its new material in the LiteLok X1 and X3, a pair of D-locks which have passed Sold Secure Diamond rating for motorcycles and are ART4-rated for insurance purposes. The X3 also benefits from a pick-proof Abloy Sentrylock cylinder. The X1 claims to be five-times more secure than competing locks, weighs 1.7kg and has an SRP of £149.99. The X3 claims a to be fifteen times more secure, weighs 1.9kg due to being slightly thicker and has an SRP of £249.99. Both come with a frame mount for carrying. Currently they are only available direct from the manufacturer, although there are plans to set up retail distribution in the near future. LiteLok; 01792 712539; hello@litelok.com

Engine covers

MORE NEW MODELS HAVE been added to GBRacing’s already extensive catalogue of engine covers for performance bikes. Ducati’s Supersport 937 can be fitted with an alternator cover (£94.12), clutch cover (£97.33), oil inspection cover (£81.91) and water pump cover (£74.71) or the whole set is £330.67. If naked bikes are more your bag, then GBRacing has you covered with a three piece protection set for the 2018-on Honda CB1000R. The neo-retro design bike can be fitted with an alternator cover (£88.03), clutch cover (£95.78) and pulse cover (£73.64) or the whole set is £244.58. GBRacing; 020 8275 2630; enquiries@gbracing.eu Age of Glory 54

FRENCH FASHION BRAND AGE OF Glory produces casual clothing inspired by 1970s flat track racing, but brought up to date. The new Team Stripes long-sleeved sweater is made of cotton with elbow pads and screenprinted graphics, and combines the style of classic motorcycle wear with a hint of Dennis the Menace chic. It comes in sizes M-2XL for an SRP of £75. Dot4Distribution; 0203 514 2413; info@dot4distribution.com

Aprilia Electrica 5

THE PIAGGIO GROUP DIDN’T TAKE A STAND AT MOTORCYCLE LIVE IN the autumn, so British bikers didn’t get to see the new Aprilia Electrica concept bike. The Electrica indicates Aprilia’s intentions in the move towards a battery-powered era, and is said to embody the brand’s youthful and fun ethos in a sustainable way. Piaggio is looking to the future and seeing an increasingly digital world that requires fewer commuting journeys, which is obviously a concern if your bread and butter is urban scooters. So the Electrica majors on being easy to ride for new bikers – it’s small in form, with a low seat height and the brakes are bicycle-style levers on the handlebars. Other than having a centrally mounted motor and battery which power the rear wheel via a chain drive, further details are scarce. Piaggio Group; 00800 818 29800; www.piaggio.com

Oxford Lockwire

KITS TO SECURE NUTS AND bolts have been around for years, but now Oxford has made a small and affordable locking tool that comes complete with 30m of 0.8mm stainless steel wire. Said to be ideal for trackday enthusiasts, long-distance touring, and off-road greenlaners and motocrossers, the wires prevent fasteners vibrating loose in extreme conditions. SRP is £14.99. Oxford Products; 01993 862300; info@oxprod.com