R&G: Simon Hughes, Managing Director. The British protectors and accessories specialist is building a strong following in the United States. This year has seen it renew what is turning out to be a long- term sponsorship partnership with the MotoAmerica racing programme; www.rg-racing.com
Athena USA: 2023 marks the Italian performance parts and components specialist's 50th anniversary, and leveraging its MX and off-road own brand and famous name distribution partner's products is driving increasing sales through its U.S. operation; www.athena.eu
FunnelWeb Filters USA: The Watertown, South Dakota American importer of the Australian made (Infiltration Pty, Ltd.) foam air filter. Using open cell foam 3D profiling, the 'secret sauce' is the pyramid profile that effectively doubles the filter's outside surface area without increasing its overall size. The result is a technology that is claimed to trap and hold more dust on the outside surface of the filter, maintain optimal airflow by spreading dust build over an increased surface area and enable longer filter service intervals. The majority of FunnelWeb filters are manufactured with a shrink-, stretch- and tear-resistant urethane/foam combination seal for strength and longevity. Distribution in Europe is through CTE Parts B.V. in the Netherlands; www.funnelwebfilter.com.au
SW-MOTECH: Founded in 1999, the German touring and ADV and accessories manufacturer now has its own U.S. operation at Portland, Oregon. From those humble, three riding friends' beginnings nearly 25 years ago, SW-MOTECH now employs over 400 people and sells to over 70 countries; www.sw-motech.us
Texa: The Italian/American electronics specialist offers what it claims are the "most advanced and capable diagnostics and connectivity solutions available". Its new TXT Multihub VCI "provides smarter connectivity for multi-environment vehicle interfaces. Now supporting a built-in display to visually confirm connection status, new protocols and connection options for versatile modular vehicle diagnostics, it has a stand-alone Linux operating system for adaptable vehicle connection and greater security, as well as new certified durability for rugged environment use; www.texausa.com
Electro Sport/Procom Engineering/SPC: Manufacturer of replacement components such as stators, regulator/rectifiers, CDIs. Procom is distributing the brand-new SPC Power Clutch for North America described as "an indestructible, sintered, track-based clutch kit for use in motorcycles and ATVs and will make its market debut in the North American market in 2023. Distribution in Europe will be through Delta Braking; www.power-clutch.com, www.electrosport.com, www.delta-braking.com
