Side downforce spoilers for Streetfighter V2 and other 'Nakeds'
Devised in the pits of the WorldSBK and MotoGP championships, the experience gained together with the Kawasaki Racing Team has allowed Spanish manufacturer Puig to develop new downforce spoilers with racing aesthetics and a downforce effect that will increase the downward vertical aerodynamic load at high speeds.
"This effect will improve the stability of the motorcycle and reduce the risk of losing control over the front axle," says Export Manager Carles Puig. "Thanks to testing in our virtual wind tunnel software (which dealers and riders can use on our portal), the floating of the front wheel has been minimised.
"This load allows for greater tyre grip and contributes to the anti-shimmie and anti-wheelie effects that occur during aggressive acceleration. In addition, the design will improve cornering and handling in all conditions."
Designed and manufactured in Barcelona using the company's advanced and avant-garde technologies, "you will be able to equip your street naked with top-end competition-bred innovations and features. In addition to providing an aggressive aesthetic, they can be personalised to match the motorcycle and rider's taste by selecting from the wide range of available colours.
"Our testing shows an additional load of 3.4 kg of downforce is generated at the front axle, which results in an improvement in the stability of the motorcycle, especially at high speeds, avoiding the dreaded shimmies.
"Thanks to the air channels created by the side spoilers, more stability is gained in the front wheel, and greater stability in changes of direction - preventing the front wheel from rising during strong acceleration ('anti-wheelie effect').
"They have been manufactured to meet or exceed current safety regulations, with rounded edges and a radius of >2 mm. Assembly is simple as they do not require drilling holes in the fairing for a fully reversible install".
PUIG/MOTOPLASTIC S.A.
