Bultaco: Jorge Bonilla, VP Sales & Marketing of Bultaco Motors S.L. The well-known Spanish motorcycle brand has been back to the market since 2014, is now looking for opening new dealers for its robust, own manufactured range of disruptive “Moto-bike” which consists of two models, Brinco and the newest Albero and includes hi-specification options that are as capable off-road as they are coping with the rigours of the demanding urban riding environment; www.bultaco.com
Hevik: The new Hevik range of clothing, combining technical finesse with style, incudes the urban jacket 'Antares' and the 4-season, 3-layer 'Titanium' touring jacket. Other recent additions include the ‘Rainstop’, ‘Twister’ and ‘Dry Light’ rain suits - all-condition, one-brand wet weather protection systems for all riders, with the top-of-the-range ‘Rainstop’ able to withstand a pressure equal to an 8,000 mm water column, with high breathability thanks to the use of polyurethane coating (PVC-free ‘Ripstop’ Nylon); www.hevik.com
Yoshimura: The legendary MX, sports and street performance exhaust and engine components manufacturer defines the concept of “Race Bred”. This year has seen the company celebrating its 40th consecutive ‘Suzuka 8 Hours’ race and the four wins it achieved in 1978, 1980, 2007 and 2009. Founded as "Yoshimura Motors" in Fukuoka, Japan, by Pop Yoshimura in 1954 as an engine tuning business, the years of experience he built up made "Yoshimura" famous for quality and performance. These days its EU approved full systems, slip-ons and bolt-ons are top-sellers that any dealer would be glad to be able to sell; www.yoshimura-jp.com/en (Japan), www.yoshimura-rd.com (R&D)
Caberg: New products include the addition of the ‘EVO’ to its ECE approved Drift sport riding full-face helmets range, with a 2-size carbon/Kevlar/GFK tricomposite rear spoiler equipped outer shell; ECE 22.05 ‘Jackal’, a new 2-size polycarbonate shell full-face that features “a sporty and dynamic design combined with the comfort and technical solutions of a touring helmet with an entry level price”; and ‘Levante’ flip-up that features “innovative design and avantgarde technical solutions developed for the most demanding touring riders”; www.caberg-helm.com
UFO Plast: Celebrating 23-year-old Kiara Fontanesi’s fifth women’s MX World Championship in six years in 2017, a new product highlight from the Italian MX apparel and hard parts specialist has been its innovative, award-winning ‘Diamond’ helmet. The outer ‘Diamond’ shell and its original ‘diamond’ shape (with stiffening ribs) is designed to optimise shock absorption and impact energy dissipation, and has been built “using the latest technology, made up of a high percentage of carbon (over 60%) and aramid fibre to maximise performance and minimise weight.” At the heart of the “revolutionary technology”, that the company says characterises the ‘Diamond’, is a Rotation Impact Absorbing System (RIAS) – in addition to dissipating compression-absorbing shocks like traditional helmets (linear impact), the helmet structure combines “innovative technology that dissipates the energy associated with rotational acceleration (rotational impact), reducing tension and providing additional protection for some types of impact. This is all possible thanks to the combined work of the different layers of materials used”; www.ufoplast.it
Davida: As a follow-up to the well-received V3 Speedster half helmet upgrade released this time last year, the Liverpool based British helmet manufacturer has entered the full-face helmet market with the race-bred, retro inspired ‘KOURA’, the smallest dual standard full-face in the world. Described as “exceptionally compact and strikingly bold”, the ‘KOURA’ brings authentic signature Davida styling and quality to a fast-growing part of the market. “An uncompromising fusion of innovative design, exceptional ergonomics and superior comfort,” says Davida Managing Director David Fiddaman. “The ‘KOURA’ is a modern safety product that has been transcended through Davida’s unique aesthetics”. Available in a choice of ergonomic yet stylish orbital laminated GRP or “finest racing grade” carbon fibre shells with 3 mm F1 performance level visor, removable liner, double-D ring closure and personalised fit. “The Davida ‘KOURA’ delivers everything you'd demand from a high-performance motorcycle helmet, together with the level of quality and integrity Davida helmets are known for”; www.davida-helmets.com
BC Battery: Manufactured in Italy by Forelettronica, the battery, charger and accessories specialist has broadened its range of lithium ultralight starting batteries, claiming they provide “less weight, more duration and excellent performance”. Its BC LiFePO4 range is now said to cover 95 percent of motorcycles on the market, including the new KTM motorcycles and all models from Harley-Davidson. Claimed to be up to 80% lighter than traditional lead-acid batteries, they “guarantee a higher cranking performance and an increased lifespan”. They feature an embedded battery management system, which is said to make them ideal for everyday use and for sport applications; www.batterycontroller.it
Tucano Urbano: Recent new products from the Milan based scooter to street bike urban apparel and accessories specialist include the Termoscud Pro – an evolution of the original Termoscud leg cover with a new 4-season system to extend the period of use; www.tucanourbano.com
