ProX Racing Parts

ProX Racing Parts introduces throttle and clutch cables

A complete new programme has been added to the already wide range of ProX Racing Parts products. ProX clutch and throttle cables are said to be high quality products that meet or even exceed OEM quality. The cables are made to exact OEM specifications to offer maximum performance.

All cables are equipped with pre-lubricated nylon inner sleeves and tightly coiled inner casings, and this combined with a flexible PVC outer jacket and strong steel inner cable offers high durability and smooth control.
The cables are easy to assemble due to the appropriate length with all necessary mounting parts. ProX Racing Parts offers a wide range of control cables for an extended range of dirt bike applications.

PROX RACING PARTS
Nieuw-Vennep, NETHERLANDS
Tel. +31 (0)252 687 713
info@pmi-europe.nl
www.pmi-europe.nl

Rainers Sports

Rainers 999 boot

SPANISH boot specialist Rainers' new 2015 range includes the 999, a boot said to combine protection and flexibility, with millimetric fasteners for better adjustment, one in the instep and the other in the high rear part above the bow for torsion support.

This boot is made in two different colours, black and white, and there is also a premium version made with Kevlar lining and the lower part with perforated leather. This boot is used by professional riders in the MotoGP world championship including Jordi Torres, Hafizh Syahin and Carmelo Morales.

RAINERS SPORTS
Elche/Alicante, SPAIN
Tel. +34 96 5422774
info@rainers-sports.com
www.rainers-sports.com

S.I.P. Scootershop

Digital speedos for Lambretta and Vespa models

S.I.P. Scootershop's new digital speedo is available for the Vespa PK50-125, S, SS and Automatica, and the Lambretta LI 125, 150 and TV 175 1. The original SIP is a V2.0 updated o their 2010 original. 

Almost identical to the Italian original, it is run on 12V AC/DC and requires no battery in the electrical system of the scooter, it is also compatible with Vespatronic and Parmakit performance ignition systems.
A new feature is the choice between analogue speedometer or rev counter. There is also the option to record the total journey time and the average speeds of daily stages and whole tours.
In combination with the SIP fast flow fuel tap, with fuel reserve sensor, all Vespa models can now benefit from a fuel level warning function. In addition, it is also said to improve the voltage regulation of the complete electrical system.
The electronic speedometers are supplied with a voltage regulator, all necessary connections, a temperature sensor and full installation instructions.

SIP SCOOTERSHOP GmbH
Landsberg, GERMANY
Tel: +49 (0)8191 9699969
order@sip-scootershop.com
www.sip-scootershop.com

Piaggio

Product-mix sees Piaggio return to profit in 2014

A higher price-point product mix in the 546,500 vehicles it shipped in 2014 (down from 555,600 in 2013) has helped troubled Italian giant Piaggio show a net profit of €16.1m in 2014, from a net loss of €6.5m in 2013.
Consolidated net sales for its full January to December 2014 financial year were broadly flat (€1,213.3m from €1,212.5m in 2013 with Ebitda up at €159.3M (13.1 percent) from €146.8M in 2013 (12.1 percent).
Gross margin was up to €364.7m from €357.5m in 2013, with net sales margin up to 30.1 percent from 29.5 percent.
The company says that after paying no shareholder dividend at all in 2013 it plans to pay €0.072 this year.

Piaggio say they have maintained their "leadership of the European Two Wheeler market, with an overall share of 16.1 percent and a 24.8 percent share of the scooter segment".
In the United States the company says it took 21 percent of the scooter market in 2013, and that it has had particular success with Vespa models, seeing a 1.3 percent increase in worldwide Vespa brand revenues, with revenue from Piaggio Mp3 three-wheel scooter increasing by 29.3 percent.
Piaggio say that "performance was particularly strong in the fourth quarter of 2014 with significant growth in results (compared with the fourth quarter of 2013) in absolute terms and as a a percentage of revenues".
In the fourth quarter of 2014, the Piaggio Group reported consolidated net sales of €282.5 million (+9.7 percent on the fourth quarter of 2013) with revenue improvements in all regions where it operates.
The company reports EBITDA of €24.0 million (+84 percent on the fourth quarter of 2013) and an industrial gross margin of €77.2 million (+15 percent on the fourth quarter of 2013).

Piaggio board of directors Chairman Roberto Colaninno

Net financial debt at 31 December 2014 was €492.8 million, compared with €475.6 million at 31 December 2013. "The increase of approximately €17.2 million arose largely from the investment programme and the negative effect of working capital, chiefly due to the delayed reimbursement of value-added tax and custom duties in the fourth quarter of 2014".
Shareholders' equity at 31 December 2014 was €413.1 million, an increase of approximately €21.0 million from the figure at 31 December 2013.
Piaggio Group capital expenditure in 2014 amounted to €94.9 million (+8.3 percent on 2013), while R&D expenditure was €46.3 million, substantively in line with 2013. The Piaggio Group continues to employ some 7,500 people.

Touratech

Aventuro Carbon touring helmet

TOURATECH's new Aventuro Carbon helmet exploits the experience the company has gained with its Compañero range of motorcycle suits to create a multi-functional, adventure, riding and touring solution.
The modular design makes it a cross helmet, a universal enduro helmet and a comfortable full-face helmet all-in-one, with a design that can be completely and easily transformed without tools. 

 
The aerodynamically optimised shell is made from a high-strength carbon fibre laminate that meets both the European ECE 22.05 standard and US DOT specification.
Features include an emergency cheek pad release system, extra large opening (designed with spectacle wearers), and anatomically shaped interior. Ventilation is by five adjustable and closable inlets on the chin, forehead and top of the head, and four outlets on the cheeks and neck, with optimised air channels in the foam lining for maximum heat dissipation. 

The flove-friendly design, including the anti-fog coated visor, sweat-resistant, hypoallergenic inner lining (with Coolmax), removable and washable pads, leather trim, reflective strip, detachable wind guard, extra long chin strap, double D-ring closure and goggle strap holder on the back add up to a package of details that heavy-duty off-roaders and long-distance tourers will appreciate.
Replaceable side covers alow installation of accessories such as cameras or quick-release straps and recesses by the ears make it as easy as possible to use state-of-the-art communication systems.

TOURATECH AG
Niedereschach, GERMANT
Tel: +49 (0) 7728 92790
info@touratech.de
www.touratech.com

ZTechnik

VStream screens for water-cooled R1200RT

ZTECHNIK has announced the availability of its VStream windscreens for use on the new water-cooled BMW R1200RT. Two heights are offered; 64.8cm and 72.4cm.

The new screen, which is designed to replace the stock screen (that is manufactured by ZTechnik’s parent company National Cycle for BMW), has a patented design to provide long-distance touring comfort. The VStream gets its name from its unique shape and the dimensional contours molded into the screen.
VStream windscreens are made from Quantum hardcoated polycarbonate, which is claimed to give 30 times more scratch resistance and 20 times greater crack and impact resistance than other aftermarket windscreens on the market made from commonly used acrylic or aircraft plastic. All ZTechnik windscreens are protected with a three-year warranty against breakage.

ZTECHNIK
Maywood, Illinois, USA
Tel: +1 708 343 0400
info@ztechnik.com
www.ztechnik.com

Siebenrock

Power Kits 860cc for BMW R45 and R65

SIEBENROCK has released Power Kits for the BMW R45 and R65, and with a fabulous 860 ccm, these "small" BMW bikes become true cornering monsters.

The R65 boasts some 20% more power and a maximum torque of 75 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Even more drastic is the gain on the R45: it already reaches its maximum torque of 70 Nm at 2,500 rpm, and with 30% more power, it puts a big smile on the faces of even the toughest riders of big motorcycles.
Like all power kits from Siebenrock, the new Power Kit 860cc has the true and tested and wear resistant hard chrome liners (Nikasil) and high quality forged pistons. Available from March 2015.

SIEBENROCK
Wendlingen, GERMANY
Tel. +49 (0)7024 468840
info@siebenrock.com
www.siebenrock.com