Thursday, 4 January 2024

EICMA 2023 review part 4



Newfren:
Turin based Newfren says it anticipates announcement of new brake discs as a result of a series of projects and R&D programmes. Brand Manager Elisabetta Quadrini said that "being chosen by Fantic Motor, Ducati, Honda and other OEMs marked an important step for Newfren, which is now not only recognised as a historic manufacturer of aftermarket brake discs [Newfren was founded in the late 1950s], but is also now known as a centre of engineering and production excellence for original equipment." Newfren's 2024 MX and Enduro Black Editions will be on the market with a kit of special parts that will include Newfren 270 mm front brake disc and 245 mm rear brake disc in solid or slotted versions. Its Rally XE 450 Dakar is equipped with a 300 mm Newfren front brake disc and 245 mm rear Newfren brake disc; plus, all Fantic race bikes are equipped with Newfren brake discs and pads; www.newfren.com




SGR Europa (Società Generale Ricambi): With its subsidiaries in France (Moraco), Germany (Langenscheidt) and Spain (Euromoto 85), the Italian distributor hosted Andrea Dovizioso on its booth at EICMA. In 2023, SGR announced a collaboration with Dovizioso and the FMI backed 04 Park - Monte Coralli, in the heart of the Bologna 'Motor Valley'. RPM, the management company being headed up by 'Dovi', won the tender for a twenty-year management contract for the 04 Park. The project will see the park completely reimagined with an increase in sports facilities and related hospitality services, as well as a new track with high-quality standards for riders of all levels. The new 2024 SGR catalogue includes products from hundreds of brands, including market leaders such as SBS (brakes), Kellermann (lights), D.I.D (chain), AFAM, All Balls, MIW (filters), OptiMate, Showa, Supersprox, WRP, YSS and more; www.sgr-it.com


D.I.D: Europe: "Powered by technology and driving the industry since 1933, D.I.D Chain is the #1 trusted motorcycle chain brand worldwide". Its X-Ring design chains "have more retention and durability to give our chains higher wear resistance"; www.dideu.it




BS Battery: "Charging smart, charging safe!" - the French battery and charger specialist's BK20 is a versatile 3-in-1 tool that is ideal for factory-activated batteries, especially lithiums that require a specific charger. A real time-saver for workshop technicians, it is an intelligent bank charger and maintainer that offers three charge channels. It can simultaneously charge and maintain three batteries with different voltages (6/12V) and technologies. "Rated at 2A per channel, this powerful automatic charger is suitable for charging and maintaining all battery sizes - lead-acid and lithium up to 40 Ah, and even up to 80 Ah in maintenance mode"; www.bs-battery.com



Supersprox: Despite the challenges of keeping manufacturing going in war-torn Ukraine, Supersprox is introducing a range of sprockets for people who are looking for economy over brand, for lower cost and entry level motorcycles. The riders of these bikes do not have the same demands compared to racers. The kits are referred to as 'Performance' rather than 'Race', and this is the focus of the range. Whilst still retaining the aesthetic appearance and brand image, the sprocket and chain kits are designed to provide great value for money. Featuring applications for bikes such as Benelli TRK 502, CBR 125, YZF-R 125 the Voge Valico 500, there are 27 bikes in the range and the complete kits will be targeting a consumer price in the region of € 40-60; www.supersprox.com



RMS: Based near Monza, Italy, and established in 1985, RMS specialises in the distribution of spare parts and accessories for the motorcycle and scooter industry in Europe. The company sells a range of over 40,000 product references to dealers throughout Italy and worldwide. In addition to parts and accessories for the latest mainstream model motorcycles and scooters from many of the leading manufacturers worldwide, RMS has a strong 'Classic' programme, focusing mainly on older Vespa and Lambretta scooter models, as well as other PTWs such as APE and mopeds. 2023 saw the RMS 'Master Classic' Vespa restoration competition launched - believed to be the first European vintage Vespa restoration competition - "dedicated to all enthusiastic Classic fans"; www.rms.it