Thursday, 9 January 2025

EICMA 2024 review part 3


Barnett Clutches: Recent new products from the 1948-founded Ventura, California based manufacturer are a full line of stock length and custom length cables for popular Japanese 'Metric' cruiser models. Features include a stainless-steel inner wire and an HDPE (high-density polyethylene) inner casing liner for smooth cable action. All clutch cables come standard with nylon coated silicon lubed "High Efficiency" inner wire. Available in traditional black vinyl casing, stainless steel braid with clear coat, or Platinum Series casing which features a bright silver-plated braid with clear coat which is guaranteed not to discolour from sunlight exposure; www.barnettclutches.com



Race Winning Brands Europe: Based at the Pro-X Racing headquarters in The Netherlands, RWBE came about as the European headquarters company for a series of acquisitions in the United States that saw Wiseco, Pro-X, JE Piston, Rekluse and several other motorsports performance leaders come together under one ownership. Best known as a motorcross engine parts engineer, Pro-X and the group of US sister brands it is a part of represents one of the most powerful and experienced 'power brand teams' in the motorcycle industry. A 2024 highlight was the launch of the APEX V-twin manual clutch by Boise, Idaho based auto clutch specialist Rekluse - of EXP Core, EXP 4.0, RadiusX and TorqDrive clutch Tech fame, and the extension of JE Piston's Ultra Series to include updated H-D M-8 applications;  www.racewinningbrandseurope.com




Landport Batteries: The Dutch specialist marked 2024 race success by hosting MotoE Champion Hector Garzo of IntactGP's MotoE team - an extension of Landport's support of Moto2 and Moto3 teams. "Our partnership with IntactGP reflects our dedication to high standards and performance. We look forward to deepening these bonds and expanding our network within the powersports industry"; www.landportbv.com


Andreani Group: The Italian suspension specialist is adding updated suspension tools and a new Misano front suspension cartridge kit for 2025. The company also offers suspension rebuild and service products such as shock absorber and front-end springs, fork stems and oil and dust seals; www.andreanigroup.com 



MIW Filters: With over 50 years of experience in the production of air and oil filters, MIW is a motorcycle filtration sector leader with a catalogue of around 800 product applications - capable of installation on motorbikes of any year and type. "The construction quality and the technologies used to develop these products have made MIW appreciated in daily use and in competitions - on the street and on the track." The recent addition of washable performance air filters for Off-Road and track was the result of a long collaboration with riders from the most competitive championships, adding a more durable, ecological and higher airflow efficiency option to the brand's catalogue. 2024 saw the renewal of the partnership as technical sponsor of the LCR Honda MotoGP team and the addition of Johann Zarco for the season; www.miwfilter.com