Monday 18 December 2023

EICMA 2023 review Part 2

AFAM Group: Owned by the fast-expanding Breda, Netherlands based Parts Distribution Group (PDG - expect some major fresh acquisition news soon!), Nazareth, Belgium based AFAM Group sells AFAM branded chains, sprockets and kits, ISON oil filters, Shido lithium-ion batteries, NITRO lead-acid batteries and is master distributor in Europe for the Japanese made MIW oil and air filter ranges; www.afam.com


Bergamaschi: Big news from the Milan based distributor - it is extending its long-standing domestic Italian market partnership with Magneti Marelli as pan-European distributor for the legendary Italian performance engineer's motorcycle spare parts, electronics and components product ranges; www.bergamaschi.com


Koso Europe: Recent new products from the Germany based European office of the internationally respected Taiwanese manufacturer have included the KOSO lightweight, multifunction DB EX-03 - a compact, lightweight and multifunctional meter with speedometer, odometer, (operating) hour meter, clock, stopwatch, voltmeter, and shows the trip and maintenance mileage and records values such as maximum speed, maximum voltage and average speed; www.kosoeurope.com




SHOEI: An updated Neotec flip-up helmet, the P/J approved Neotec 3, features an innovative flip-up mechanism, ECE 22/06 homologation, a sleek helmet shape, internal sun visor, three outer shells, newly designed cheek, integrated SENA SRL3 (Shoei Rider Link3) intercom system and a new 3D-moulded visor (CNS-3C) with new centre lock mechanism for extra wide vision and unique shape for optimum sealing. Also new at EICMA, the ECE R22/06 GT-Air3 is a SENA SRL3 ready full-face (Shoei Rider Link3) with all-new visor, micro-ratchet chin strap, and moisture-absorbing quick-drying fabric. There are three outer shell sizes and newly developed ventilation system with increased inflow (including a removable filter on the lower intake) and improved exhaust efficiency; www.shoei-europe.com



Meteor Pistons: The Milan based manufacturer specialises in the production of aluminium alloyed pistons for internal combustion engines, compressors - forged and cast 2 and 4-stroke pistons; www.meteorpiston.com



Brenta: Based at Rovereto near Lake Garda in Italy, Brenta brake pads are made in Italy by Frenotecnica. Brenta brake pads are manufactured in organic, on and off-road sintered and ceramic formula compounds. Its products are KBA ABE and ECE R 90 certified - its production and management systems are ISO 9001:2015 certified by TÜV Germany. Brenta is chosen by leading race teams in SBK, MotoGP, MX GP. Seen here are founder Silvano Stenech and Anna Pedrolli (Head of Customer Care); www.brentabrakes.com


Plastic Bike: The Italian performance bike conversion specialist's advanced design, high-performance, strong, yet lightweight material race kits are favoured by leading independent and OEM race teams as they strive to shave tenths and even hundredths of seconds off lap times; www.plastic-bike.com




TracTive Suspension: With a pedigree that makes designing KTM suspension upgrades a natural fit for the Dutch specialist, TracTive says that its suspension kit for the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R has been a "natural fit" for its product range. For the front forks, it developed a closed cartridge kit - a pressurised system using a large 35 mm piston for optimal damping performance and a wide adjustment range. To prevent diving of the fork, the kit comes as standard with firmer springs. For the rear, it recommends its X-TREME shock with its integrated PDS II anti-bottoming system, a hydraulic preload adjuster, high and low speed compression and rebound damping adjustment; www.tractivesuspension.com