MOTOZ: An internationally respected Australian off-road tyre brand, Motoz' new Terrapactor MX range has been optimised to "excel across a wide range of terrains" - recognised as "being at the forefront of design and technology to meet the ever-increasing needs of serious off-road riders". The new MX Terrapactor competition range comprises the Terrapactor MXS (MX Soft), Terrapactor MXI (MX Intermediate) and Terrapactor MXX (MX Xtreme). Years in development, Terrapactors are built with a lightweight carcass and all-new MX compound for improved performance across multiple types of terrain. Sales Manager Jackson Collins told IDN: "The design features cutting edge tread flex zones within the carcass and knobs for enhanced flexibility and grip. The flex zones in the carcass provide improved drive stability and cornering grip that adapts and flexes according to the terrain and the tyre - to give greater control and confidence while riding. The flexzones in all tread rows improve the feel and grip of cornering and accelerating"; www.motoz.com.au
Barkbusters: Distributed by Parts Europe, the Australian handguards specialist continues to add new model application kits to its range. The SABRE is a minimalist, slimline design single-point mount guard for MX and Enduro; the JET is a two-point mount, full wrap-around aluminium handguard for ADV ('Dual-Sport'), Enduro and Trail bike applications; on the market for more than 20 years, the EGO is a proven, compact, full wrap-around aluminium handguard, now with a brand new integrated and replaceable plastic guard for Enduro, Trail and Mini Bikes; VPS (Variable Protection System) is a two-point mount designed for Enduro, Supermoto, ATV, Street and Adventure bikes; STORM is a maximum protection two-point mount design for Street, Cruiser, Naked, Adventure bikes and Scooters; the BBZ is a large fabric guard designed for the most weather protection in the range and can be fitted with most handguards from the range. Finally, the aerodynamic AERO GP lever protector features functional aerofoils for Street and Track bikes; www.barkbusters.net
Oxford Products: The leading British distributor and brand owner has been embarked on an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of environmental renewal in order to build a foundation that will allow it to move to carbon net zero in the future. Initiatives so far have already included a move to as much green renewable energy as possible, starting with the installation of a 40 kWh solar system which allows Oxford Products to offset approx. 8.46 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. This is the equivalent of planting 100 trees per year. For 2024, the company has committed to an additional £100,000 investment in solar panels capable of producing approximately 130 kWh of energy. This will save an additional 27 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. Additionally, 50% of its company vehicle fleet has been converted to hybrid technology and pure electric where possible, thereby reducing harmful emissions by 40%. "Our objective is to be 100% hybrid or fully electric by the end of 2025. The company is also working to remove as much plastic from its products and packaging as possible as it moves towards a 'Circular Economy' production and consumption model that ensures sustainable growth over time. At EICMA, Oxford Products showcased its 2024 new product line-up, a "record haul of new products across clothing, luggage, electronics, styling, workshop and rider accessories"; www.oxprod.com
Regina Chain: Founded in 1919, Regina started motorcycle chain production in 1939, with advanced developments and results and successes at global level - both in world competitions - and generally in all road and off-road applications, ever since. Working in close partnership with the top international motorcycle manufacturers, the Regina R&D team is closely involved with OEM partners in model-specific product development from the earliest stages of its design processes. Regina products have been used in world competitions since 1949 and nowadays equip the bikes of several world-famous riders in most of the main series - from MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 to MXGP, MX2, Superbike, Supersport, Superstock, Enduro1 and 2 and Trials. To date, Regina won more than 340 world championships; www.reginachain.net
Polini: The Italian scooter specialist has announced a new and complete braking system. The system includes an 11 mm right and 13 mm left side pump, four-piston brake caliper, brake line, M8x1 connection screw, adapter and a radial support for Piaggio Zip SP. The four-piston caliper is machined from billet and made of hard anodised aerodynamic aluminium. "The development of the brake calipers from two to four pistons has many advantages," says Polini. "It gives 30% additional friction surface on the brake pads, reducing the temperature peaks for improved reliability and durability." The 24 mm pistons increase the braking force, and the caliper design has been engineered to maximise stiffness and reduce volume. It can be installed both on the right and left side by just inverting the connection and bleeding the front and rear side. The 8 mm radial connection has an 84 mm centre holes distance. It comes with high-quality sintered pads, but carbon-ceramic mixture pads are separately available. By using Polini's application-specific support bracket, the caliper can be installed with the Piaggio Zip SP fork; www.polini.com
