Italian manufacturer Givi recently launched two new screens (the 100AL/ALB and the A800N), which form a "bond" to the round headlights, allowing custom specialists to install them on specials or cafe racers with ad-hoc mounting kits for the available installation points.
The 100AL/ALB model (seen here) is made by deep drawing, meaning its concave shape is achieved by placing a 2 mm thick aluminium sheet into a forming die and pressing it with a punch. Compared to the traditional bending technique, this technology is said to enable different surfaces (3D effect) to be created with absolute precision (and removing the need to apply the classic and much hated rubber trim).
The screen is available in two finishes - 100AL is finely brushed and anodised to withstand weathering and embellished with a gilded plate with embossed Givi logo, fixed by two stainless steel rivets; the 100ALB is black anodised with a silver Givi logo plate.
The screen attaches to the bike using a model-specific kit. Givi say they have already prepared kits for the BMW nine T, Triumph Bonneville 865 and Yamaha XSR700; however, other kits will be released during the year. A custom bike builder wanting to install this screen could easily fabricate a kit which anchors it to the two stainless steel plates riveted to the rear.
Despite the size (20.5 cm height x 26.5 cm width) the 100AL/ALB is said to provide respectable aerodynamic protection, deflecting airflow above the head of the rider (height and riding position permitting).
The A800N model is moved by well designed fairings and has a fibreglass structure that surrounds the headlight to which it is attached and a low, angled smoked screen, which is cut horizontally along the top. Givi says it is a perfect match for classic or modern bikes - a mounting kit for the BMW nine T is already available with additional kits planned. Provided the headlight will fit the 195 mm diameter aperture, custom builders can easily adapt it to the front end of bikes, using the existing anchoring points on the inside of the fairing.
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