Best known for having turned the humble motorcycle grip into a control system and art form, Italian controls and grips specialist Domino was founded in 1951 as an OEM manufacturer of cable transmissions for clutches and brakes.
Fast forward to 2020, and as the Domino Group closes in on its 70th anniversary (via the 1991 acquisition of the equally storied and 1930 founded acquisition of the then Turin based Tommaselli), the company continues to be at the cutting edge of its markets with EICMA seeing them introduce several advanced and innovative new products.
Racing electronic throttle control (RBW)
Although only recently launched, the Domino electronic throttle control has already gained many podiums with the official BMW Superbike and Endurance World Championship race teams, in particular on the 2019 BMW S1000RR of Tom Sykes.
Available for a growing list of models, including the BMW S1000RR 2019 (exclusively sold by Alpha Racing), Ducati Panigale V4R/S, Moto 2, Yamaha YZF-R1 2020 and KTM RC390 2019.
Racing quick shifter sensor kit
A new plug and play Hall effect quick shifter kit for the majority of motorcycles able to manage the blipper during the gear downshift. The kit includes the special Hall effect Domino sensor, a threaded rod made in 7075 Ergal (zinc aluminium alloy), a steel ball joint rod end, and special electric wiring - all interfaced with the original electrical connections. This Hall effect magnetic quick shifter kit has been designed and developed with the aim of solving the well-known problems that affect the load cell sensors on the market and therefore improve the rider’s feeling with the gearbox. The sensor has a double signal to guarantee an assembly with traditional or inverted gearshift.
This kit was developed in collaboration with the main team in the Italian Superbike Championship; applications so far confirmed include the Aprilia RSV4 1000 and 1100; Ducati Panigale 1199 and 1299, V4, V4R, V4S; Yamaha YZF-R1 2019; Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2016 and BMW S1000RR 2018.
Racing clutch lever hand control
Described as the lightest clutch handle control on the market at only 145 g, it is produced almost exclusively in aluminium, with a new lever design with a collapsible CNC handle - using the same ergonomics of the Domino racing fixed levers, the most widely used in competition. The shape of this new lever was optimised by computational flow analysis (CFD) in order to minimise the drag induced by the air flow. This design is said to be the only one on the market today with a special seat to fix the 2D angular sensor on the lever. A friction-free PTFE sliding bearing allows smooth rotation of the lever.
This product was also developed in collaboration with the main teams of the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championship and is available in 26, 28, 30 and 33 mm.
A450 road racing grips
Created to complete the Domino range of grips for road racing use, these dual compound grips, a technology pioneered by Domino, draw on 20 years of race experience and R&D with dual compound use and 50 years of ergonomic experience to produce a solution that adapts to individual riders' needs and preferences.
The two materials have different hardnesses (and colours) to give a harder grip core to make the grip stable on the handlebar and a softer outer coat to promote maximum grip in all conditions. The harder material is exposed in those areas that are more subject to wear and tear - such as the flange and the outer edge - better supporting the hand and reducing the more localised wear.
A new external multi-conic finish allows exceptional and constant grip - even in wet conditions - with progressive wear of the grip. This is possible thanks to its engineered shape. They have a slightly larger grip diameter than the popular A010 Domino series grips, designed for those who prefer a larger ergonomic grip.
There are three points for iron wire fixing, of which the innermost can be used to adapt the socket to the shorter accelerator tubes of the Japanese motorcycles.
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