Ferodo Racing online 'E-cat' and range extensions
This has been another excellent year on the track for Ferodo Racing and Champion. As reported last month, using Ferodo brake pads and Champion spark plugs and oil filters, Brad Freeman (Costa Ligure Boano Team) won the Enduro GP and Enduro 1 World Championships (and the Italian Championship), with the team scooping the Enduro GP and Enduro 1 Manufacturer's Team World Championship.
That has been followed up with Alex Lowes and Michael Van der Mark taking third and fourth place respectively in the WorldSBK Championship, with Ferodo Racing as an official technical partner to their PATA Yamaha Factory Racing team.
Add into that success for Matteo Pavoni (Italian youth 125 cc Championship) and Deny Philippaerts (Italian 300 cc Champion) and it was a pretty impressive year for the Ferodo backed racers. Off the track Ferodo continues with its new application blitz (more than 500 in 2019!) as MY2020 production models hit showroom floors and dealers can take advantage of a new online 'E-cat' function - an online E-catalogue tool - and new Ferodo and Champion clutch, brake fluid and filter range extensions.
www.ferodoracing.com
'Audax' footwear
Stylmartin has been in the motorcycle footwear business for 40 years, and the new Stylmartin brand collection consists of eleven new models in 17 different versions, among them the new "Sport U" line.
Part of this line is the 'Audax' boot, which is a retake on an Eighties Stylmartin model, extensively restyled in terms of materials and constructed on a trendy two-tone outer sole, this model represents a mix of styles and comes in men's and women's versions.
Not immediately recognisable as motorcycling footwear, the sole has unique geometric patterns and the 'Audax' men's boot (seen here) is available in three colour combinations, black, black/military green and black/red.
'Audax Glam' and 'Audax Jungle' are designed for lady riders, enhanced by sections in special glitter and animal textiles. The upper is made in suede leather and fabric with a waterproof and breathable air mesh lining. Malleolus protection consists of PU internal protection on both sides and fastening is by two interchangeable laces and tear-off closure and features include an anatomic, changeable and breathable, micro-perforated footbed.
STYLMARTIN
www.stylmartin.it
Leatt twenty/twenty apparel range
Leatt has unveiled its all-new 2020 off-road gear collection. The inventor of the Leatt-Brace and producer of specialised, advanced protective gear says it now offers head-to-knee protection including a complete apparel range of products for all off-road moto disciplines.
The twenty/twenty apparel range has a completely new look and feel, incorporating the latest fresh colourways for pants, jerseys and gloves, which includes the proud South African statement colourway, the Zebra! Helmets also combine the same colours whilst incorporating Leatt’s 360° Turbine Technology.
GPX Moto Jerseys
Having produced what Leatt believes is the best in the business, for the second year, the construction of the Leatt 5.5 Ultraweld jersey remains unchanged. "Keeping the minimum amount of material in contact with the body is key for comfort and ventilation, that’s why a 3D 4-way stretch material with welded overlock stitching is used. The material is so flexible, you can use it with or without a body protector underneath".
GPX Moto Pants
The 5.5 Ultraweld pants are completely new from the ankle up for the twenty/twenty range. New lightweight and breathable Ripstop stretch material makes up over 95% of the construction for the best comfort and feel. Now added is a full grain leather inner knee panel to work alongside the proven I.K.S (Inner Knee Brace System) to give "the best bike grip and improved wear resistance in those critical areas. A completely new rear yoke gripper system means you won’t be caught with your pants down".
The 4.5 pants also get a complete makeover for twenty/twenty – a combination of Ripstop stretch material and X-Flow mesh panels "means these are by no means a typical entry level pair of pants, by some standards these are top level! A new rear yoke and reinforced seat area, along with leather inner knee panels, improve comfort, fit, bike feel and longevity".
GPX Moto Helmets
The Leatt helmet range replicates the apparel line colourways of twenty/twenty, but will also work well with other clothing brands, should the customer choose. All models, from the cost-effective 3.5 to the carbon 6.5, feature the same Leatt 360º Turbine Technology. This system uses small turbine-shaped discs made from an energy-absorbing material that can move in all directions, said to help reduce the risk of concussion by up to 30%, and rotational acceleration to the head and brain by up to 40%. All helmets are available in both ECE and DOT certification. Material construction for the 3.5 and 4.5 models is an injected polymer, with the 5.5 being composite and the 6.5 full carbon fibre.
GPX Moto Gloves
The Leatt gloves get upgrades on all models for twenty/twenty, from the entry level 1.5 to the top of the range 4.5. "Constantly developing new materials, not just for soft goods but for impact materials too, the 4.5 and 3.5 still comprise of market leading NanoGrip palm material, yet now have softer impact protection, whilst maintaining CE certification. This, along with upgraded Velcro closure, means comfort, protection and optimised feel. The 2.5 now gets a Velcro closure strap, for those who want that tight grip around the wrist, and is made of MicronGrip palm material alongside the 1.5 GripR. The very popular 2.5 Windblock for those cold, windy days remains unchanged".
Race Cover and Vests
Being a global brand, Leatt "understands the need for products that suit all markets. That’s why for twenty/twenty we have introduced three small but important consumer products that suit very different climates. The Race Cover jacket is made from a lightweight, waterproof, translucent material with large vent holes under the arms for those wet races and rides. When you need something lightweight and non-restrictive to wear for cold morning practice sessions, we have the Race Vest or Race Vest Lite. The Race Vest is made from a soft-shell waterproof stretch material with four pockets and a specially tailored neck to ensure the collar doesn’t irritate".
GPX Moto Junior Collection
"Junior riders want to emulate their heroes, so that’s why Leatt uses the same cool designs as in the adult collection. With pants, jerseys and gloves starting at size XXS, there is sure to be a size to fit every junior or mini pilot. Super lightweight yet durable stretch materials are used in the pants and jerseys. The 3.5 gloves have CE certified impact protection in the knuckle area; the helmet range consists of the 3.5 and 4.5, both made from a polymer compound material and use the same 360º Turbine Technology as in the adult version." Both helmets are available in both ECE and DOT certification.
LEATT CORPORATION
www.leatt.com
Cerakote paint technology
Just because you are one of the oldest established motorcycle parts manufacturers in the world (established in 1897) doesn't mean that you can't also be on the cutting edge of manufacturing technology and materials science.
At EICMA, internationally respected British manufacturer Central Wheel Components unveiled their latest wheel colour schemes, using the revolutionary Cerakote paint technology.
Cerakote (Oregon, USA) have chosen CWC as a partner to develop paint creations on their spoked wheels, with 27 colours available to choose from. Central Wheel Components had two complete wheels on display, along with 16 Cerakote colour options on wheel rim swatches.
Cerakote is an ultra-thin, hard wearing ceramic-based paint system derived from the firearms industry. It provides a much thinner layer of paint compared to traditional powder-coat and is a much quicker and easy way of coating over anodised finishes without the risk of mis-matches due to differing metal grading.
Managing Director Warren Harding says: "We are delighted to be partnering with Cerakote on this new wheel finishing venture. It gives us another advantage when offering customers a unique colour scheme creation. We can do solid colours and two-tone paint on the same wheel to really open up the options for riders. We will add more colours to the range as they come online, and the possibilities for mixing colours are endless."
"Cerakote can also be used on engine parts, frames and even on plastics, so the options of custom coloured bikes for customers' own creations becomes a possibility."
CENTRAL WHEEL COMPONENTS
www.central-wheel.co.uk
G.Stelvio touring boot
The G.Stelvio is a new short sports touring boot from Italian footwear specialist Gaerne.
It incorporates a Drytech waterproof membrane and lightweight microfibre on front and rear for more flexibility and comfort. Other features include ankle protectors, reflex inserts and a new lateral closure with one buckle and Velcro strap for "easy and precise closure". Available in black and brown, the upper is made of leather and the sole is rubber.
GAERNE SpA
www.gaerne.com
Fehling accessories for Yamaha SCR 950
Well known German motorcycle accessories manufacturer Fehling offers dealers access to one of the largest handlebar, engine guard and protection parts, luggage rack and related parts ranges in the industry.
The company specialises in anything that involves tube bending, and in recent editions we showed a selection of their accessories for the 2017 and later Triumph Street Cup and Yamaha's popular MT-07. Shown here are more product range updates, this time for the Yamaha SCR 950.
Made in steel, and seen here in black, are a one-piece protection guard in 38 mm (1 1/2") tube, a side mount luggage/pannier holder and a rear luggage rack in 16 mm tube.
Fehling designs and makes all its own products in-house at its factory near Dortmund in Germany. Founded in 1945 as specialist metal forming and processing engineers, the company specialises in motorcycle parts, currently employs around 25 people and is still in the founder's family ownership.
ERNST FEHLING GMBH & CO
www.fehling.de
SW-MOTECH to add Parts Europe as a sales channel - effective January 2020
German luggage and protection parts specialist SW-MOTECH will be working together with Parts Europe GmbH from January 1st, 2020. Parts Europe dealers throughout Europe will be able to order all SW-MOTECH products from the Trier, Germany based distributor. SW-MOTECH will continue to supply its existing business partners and customers via its central warehouse in Rauschenberg, central Germany.
"By working together with SW-Motech, we are expanding Parts Europe's existing extensive range to include high-quality motorcycle luggage and sophisticated protection parts that were previously not available to our customers. We are delighted to be able to offer dealers new items that offer a high potential for their sales," says Xavier Williart, Sales Manager Parts Europe.
Parts Europe ships 180,000 different items for most powersports segments via its state-of-the-art warehouse in Germany to a large dealer network throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. "With an international staff of almost 300 employees, Parts Europe guarantees a native speaking customer service in almost all sales areas".
Founded in 1999, SW-Motech itself employs over 300 workers at its headquarters, as well as at an additional production facility at Brno, Czechia. SW-Motech produces original accessories for many of the leading OEMs, including BMW, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki and Yamaha, and exports its products to more than 65 countries.
www.partseurope.eu
www.sw-motech.com
SW-MOTECH opens Spanish branch
German luggage and accessory specialist SW-MOTECH has opened a Spanish sales office based in Toledo, south of Madrid, to "provide intensive support for Spanish customers".
SW-MOTECH Spain will be headed up by David Prieto, who has been the exclusive distributor for SW-MOTECH in Spain for many years with his company 2TMoto. Products will be delivered directly to Spanish customers from the company's headquarters warehouse in Germany.
The SW-MOTECH Spain team currently consists of David Prieto and his colleague Carlos Llabres, who is responsible for contacts with Spanish dealers. Both are enthusiastic motorcyclists themselves and have been active in the industry for many years with numerous good industry contacts.
"We are delighted that SW-MOTECH Spain will enable us to serve the Spanish market even more effectively in the future and wish our colleagues in Spain all the best for the start. With David Prieto and his team, we have a partner with whom we have a long-term and trusting partnership," emphasised Managing Director Jürgen Swora at the signing of the contract at the company's headquarters in Germany.
