Puig D12 Winglets
The debate about the effectiveness of 'winglets' is still unresolved, but here is science behind the theory and the concept has now migrated from the track to the street and, in accessory terms, from exotic to mainstream.
The theory has always been robust, to find a way of taking racing aerodynamics and make the claims of maximised stability and control precision a reality for street riders. The Puig D12 side winglet programme does that with a "high-performance solution that is designed to push the stability and control of sports motorcycles to the limit."
Conceived and manufactured at Puig's R&D lab in Barcelona, the new D12 winglets place aerodynamics above all else. Their double-wing design with integrated side winglet, channels airflow upward over the fairing, generating up to 4.4 kg of aerodynamic downforce on the front axle.
This downward force "significantly reduces wheelie effect, improves high-speed stability (anti-shimmie), enhances braking performance, and sharpens handling through direction changes.
"One of the key achievements of these winglets is delivering this level of performance without compromising the overall aerodynamic drag coefficient, thanks to the carefully angled, split surfaces. The result: more control, greater safety, and a superior riding experience - even on the track".
A full range of model specific applications is being rolled out to provide dealers with a programme that offers coverage for an increasing number of their customers with the aim of fitments for a wide range of the bikes currently on the market.
PUIG/MOTOPLASTIC S.A.
