RST: Distributed by Bihr (among others), the British CE approved race, sports and touring apparel brand is a familiar sight trackside at many major events. From race leathers to textiles, boots and gloves, RST ranges include Pro series, Trackteck Evo, R-18, Blade and casuals. RST is the official apparel line of the Isle of Man TT and worn by leading racers, including three times Suzuka 8Hr winner Alex Lowes and 2018 British SuperBikes Champion Jack Kennedy; www.rst-moto.com; www.bihr.eu
Shoei: Celebrating another Alex Marquez MotoGP World Championship, new products from Shoei include the March 2019 available 5-layer laminate Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) GT-Air II full-face. Features of the three-shell size SENA RSL2 comms ready design will include multiple density EPS liner, mist retardant CNS-1 Pinlock visor, enlarged QSV 2 sun visor and wind tunnel engineered aerodynamics; www.shoei.com
Puig: The Barcelona based performance plastics specialist has channelled its long experience in the design of aerodynamic accessories into creating a new range of ABS Sports Plus products, intended to enhance the appearance of racing motorcycles like the radical Yamaha MT-09 (FZ-09). The company says that “these parts are distinguished by their small size and versatility, which allows them to be mounted alone, as a cover for the front, or together with the visor, which channels the air and significantly reduces turbulence for the rider”. Many combinations are possible, so that the rider can set up the level of aerodynamic protection according to personal preferences. Their easy-mount sport or touring fairings increase protection in all riding conditions; www.puig.tv
Società Generale Ricambi (SGR): The internationally connected Italian distributor’s impressive portfolio of leading brands includes SBS brakes, Rapid Bike, OptiMate, Supersprox, MIW filters, Bel Ray oils, ProGrip, D.I.D. chain, K&N filters, Pirelli, Michelin and Mitas tyres, Vesrah, KYB, Yuasa, Kryptonite, YSS, SkyRich and many more; www.sgr-it.com
Parts Europe: 2019 will see the Wasserliesch, Germany based distributor celebrating 10 years since the first stage of its all new state-of-the-art 16,500 sq m European warehouse and headquarters facility was completed – a palace of logistics excellence that has been running at near capacity for several years already. Internationally recognised for market leading brands such as Thor Motocross, ICON helmets and apparel, Moose Racing and Drag Specialties custom parts, the company has been adding brands almost weekly in the past three years and offers dealers access to one of the widest and deepest parts, accessory, performance, service and G&A programmes available in Europe. The company offers more than 600 brands and works to continually adjust its portfolio to the needs of the market; www.partseurope.eu
Yoshimura/Euro Racing: Co-located with its Italian distributor Euro Racing, Yoshimura is never slow to unveil new exhaust systems for the latest models. Although it was only introduced three weeks before EICMA at INTERMOT, Yoshimura’s Keiko Oshimi is seen here with the new exhaust for the much anticipated new Suzuki Katana; www.yoshimura-jp.com; www.euro-racing.it
Vertex Pistons: Recent new products include a top-end piston kit to make repairing and upgrading 2 and 4-stroke off-roaders easier and more practical with a choice of OE replica or race/high- performance piston and a new line of New Nano Gel electrolyte technology with a maintenance-free higher discharging capability Pb-Ca Tin alloy grid structure; www.vertexpistons.com
GPR: Founded in 1968, 2018 saw more race success for the Milan based exhaust manufacturer with its successful partnership with 2018 Moto3 World Champion as Team Del Conca Gresini (Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio). With Euro 4 compliant systems for many of the best-selling late-model performance bikes, recent new muffler designs include a new M3 Black Titanium Limited Edition Moto3 replica slip-on developed in conjunction with Gresini Racing, including with 2017 Moto3 World Champion Joan Mir as well as Jorge Martin and Fabio Di Giannantonio this year. Available for all main sports and naked style street bikes, the M3 is totally handmade in Milan, Italy, in black titanium with a high temperature resistant ceramic coating. The brackets are in carbon for high strength and light weight with a 304 stainless steel link pipe. Fully TIG welded, the compact and lightweight design is available in a homologated version with removable db killer and either as a slip-on or as part of a complete 3-2-1 or 4-2-1 full system; www.gpr.it
UFO Plast: Recent new products from the Italian off-road specialist include the Saichen cooling vest and entry level ‘Quiver’ helmets – a new neck brace-ready and ECE 22.05 homologated design made from high-strength polycarbonate (high resistance thermoplastic resin) with removable and washable internal pads, air vents and rear extractors and adjustable visor height; www.ufoplast.it
Hevik: The company’s updated Portland EVO jacket provides improved weather protection while retaining its vintage look. Certified to the prEN17092 draft standard, it has a new outer fabric, now made of 450D polyamide, paired/bonded with a softshell, new waterproof and breathable Humax internal membrane that is tested to a water column rating of 10,000 mm, detachable thermal liner and a series of viscoelastic protectors certified to CE Level 1 for the shoulders and elbows; www.hevik.com
