Akrapovic: Recent new products from the Slovenian manufacturer include titanium full systems or slip-ons for the CBR1000RR, GSX-R 1000R, YZF-R6, CRF450R; www.akrapovic.com
Falco Motorcycle Boots: Distributed in the USA by Pacific Powersports, new lines this year include the ‘Ranger’ urban vintage boot and new CE approved ‘Jackal Air’ riding shoe, featuring a “Micro-Synth” perforated upper combined with D30 shock-absorbing ankle inserts and low-profile rubber outsole; www.giannifalco.com
Nitron Racing: The British shock absorber and front suspension cartridge manufacturer recently added the Ducati Scrambler to its list of Tri-Valve technology front suspension upgrade options and released adjustable shocks for Yamaha’s equally popular MT-10. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in England’s famed ‘Motorsport Valley’, Nitron use nitrogen gas to keep the damper fluid under pressure for performance that is far more temperature stable and feel that is more consistent for longer under heavy or prolonged use. Nitron shocks feature a full range of adjustable features from rebound damping to fully adjustable independent high/low speed compression – with a far wider and more linear range of adjustment than the OE units they replace. The company use 14 or 16 mm induction-hardened, super polished piston rods, a progressive cellular bump stop, Teflon lined “Ultimate Low Friction” spherical bearings and a “FLEXaLIGHT” coated silicone steel spring; www.nitron.co.uk
Design Engineering Inc: Recent new products from the Avon Lake, Ohio based thermal and acoustic barrier specialist include ‘Titanium’ exhaust wrap in a sleeve and Generation III exhaust heat shields; www.deipowersports.com
Heidenau Tires: Distributed in the USA by Moto Amore (John Bettencourt), the company
was founded in 1946 and started to make tyres in 1952, exclusively producing two-wheeler tyres under the Pneumant brand from 1959. Production of Pneumant finished in 1993, with Reifenwerk Heidenau GmbH & Co. KG established with a focus on the production of two-wheeler, kart and special purpose tyres that continues to this day with a range of 550 designs for most applications; www.reifenwerk-heidenau.de
Kappa: Recent new products include the KV29 Philadelphia jet helmet, KV30 full face “enduro style” helmet, kit for Yamaha Tracer 700, ‘Black Line’ cases for Honda’s CRF 1000 ‘Africa Twin’ and luggage and accessories kits for current top sellers, including Yamaha’s ‘Tracer’ 700; www.kappamoto.com
National Cycle: The well-known Maywood, Illinois-based screen manufacturer celebrates a significant milestone this year – the 80th anniversary of founder Gordon Willey opening the doors of ‘The Nation’s Cycle Center’ in 1937, the business that evolved and successfully grew into the OE and aftermarket manufacturer we know today. Still under the family ownership of the founder’s descendants, National Cycle is internationally respected for the ZTechnik hardcoated polycarbonate windshields, quick release mount systems, multi-adjustable and tilting windshields for UTVs and motorcycles, and noted for its proprietary Quantum Hardcoating technology and aeroacoustic VStream windscreen designs; www.nationalcycle.com, www.ztechnik.com
Nexx Helmets: The Portuguese manufacturer’s 2018 line-up will be available for dealers in November, and from the highlights teased so far, it looks like Retro is their “new black”. As part of the X.GARAGE Collection, there will be the off-road, X.G 200 helmet, along with a backpack, a facemask and a complete line of off-road retro-inspired goggles. Also new for the adventure segment is the new X.WED 2 helmet; www.nexx-helmets.com
