Barkbusters Handguards: Owner Matt Phillpott (left) and Operations Manager Rob Veljanoski. Eicma 2017 saw Barkbusters Handguards take the opportunity to showcase to the world the prototype for a new product concept to be released in mid 2018, the “AERO-GP” lever guards. The Australian designed and manufactured range of Barkbusters Handguards is “uniquely designed for trail, adventure and road bikes. Full wrap around aluminium handguards can help protect the bike’s levers from crash damage, and the range of impact resistant plastics can be tailored to offer defence from the elements for the rider’s hands.” There are universal mounts for all standard 22 mm (7/8”) and tapered handlebars, but further to this the unique area covered by Barkbusters is the extensive range of bike specific hardware kits for the adventure sector. An easy to navigate product finder is available at www.barkbusters.net
Andreani: The company’s award-winning DB4 test bench is an advanced “Suspension Dyno” that has been in development for several years. Described as a significant advance on the original DB3 design introduced eight years ago, “we have rebuilt the entire concept,” Giuseppe Andreani says. “Our engineers have developed new software and hardware, with the software marking the revolution. We focused on precision, ease of reading, managing and comparing data. The DB4 gives technicians the final tool needed for them to develop and test materials, specifications and performance. It features optimised design, engineering and software.” The powerful 4 kW powerful motor, the load cell that allows reading up to 5.000 Newton force, the 800 mm side rods and the simple and versatile software are all said to make the DB4 “easy to use, but very accurate”; www.andreanigroup.com
Venhill Engineering: Max Adams, Managing Director. Recent new products from the British control cables and accessory specialist include a range of smooth action replacement clutch cables for all generations of Yamaha’s YZF-R1. Noted for its massive range of cable colour options, all Venhill cables are designed and made in the UK. The light and durable cables feature a smaller conduit to reduce weight, increase flexibility when routing and provide an improved, smoother operation compared to the OE version, without compromising strength or performance. The cables feature the much-needed additional length to route around the R1’s starter motor, so that when at rest on full lock, there is no binding/pinching on the starter socket. Each one features high quality Featherlight abling - marine-grade stainless steel inner wire for minimum stretch and a Teflon liner for minimum friction and a lighter action, removing the need for lubrication; www.venhill.co.uk
RD Moto: Martin Drasnar (left) and Petr Holoubek. Latest products from the Czech parts and accessory specialist include crash protectors, levers, crash frames, engine covers, tuning accessories and travel bags for the Yamaha MT-07 and other top-selling street and sports models; www.rdmoto.eu
Cardo Systems: Latest products from the ‘Scala Rider’ bike communications and entertainment systems specialist include the rugged Q-solo Bluetooth communicator for solo riders, Freecom 4 and Packtalk DMC (Dynamic Mesh Communication) based Bluetooth communication systems; www.cardosystems.com
Galfer: The latest news from the Spanish brake pads and discs manufacturer includes women’s MX World Championship success with Kiara Fontanesi and a second consecutive KTM A-Class Supplier Quality Award in recognition of the performance and consistency of the Wave and round discs they supply for several KTM-Husqvarna road and off-road models; www.galfermoto.com
Preston Petty Products: Manufactured by Polisport at its injection moulding facilities in Portugal, this reborn PPP line is available through its worldwide network of importers. Preston Petty was a legendary 1950s/1960s off-road racer and United States AMA Hall of Fame Inductee (1999) who started his own moulded plastic parts business in the late 1960s. A decade later he sold it to Scott, but the brand and product line disappeared quite soon after when Scott filed for bankruptcy. With Preston Petty’s consent, current brand owner Paul Stannard (seen here) acquired the rights to the lapsed brand name, and in 2010 brought back a Preston Petty products line of MX fenders, using an injection moulding company in Italy, and now with the backing and collaboration of Polisport, who bring distribution as well as plastics manufacturing technology to the partnership. With Polisport’s production quality, many enthusiasts hope the Preston Petty Product line will emerge again as a “go-to” for seemingly indestructible MX fenders and more. For now, the brand’s range will comprise two front fenders (MX front fender; Muder front fender), two rear fenders (IT rear fender; MX rear fender – already developed and produced by Polisport), number plates and headlights (halogen and LED units). New products for the growing vintage off-road market will be added soon; www.polisport.com
GIVI: The company’s ‘Ultima T’ luggage range is a “new line of waterproof bags that offer the best performance in terms of protection and comfort, suitable for the most adventurous trips.” The range has medium to large capacity options, protective stiffening panels and a modular fixing system. The UT805 saddle bag is a new introduction to the line, and was just one of the many soft bag models presented at EICMA. Others include the versatile Canyon GRT709 side bags from the Gravel-T line, which is waterproof and equipped with a new hooking system. The TanklockED was also presented, a fastening system for tank bags now fitted with a lock; www.givi.it
