International Dealer News IDN 141 February/March 2018 | Page 30

PRO GuIDe Newfren, new compounds Based near Turin, Newfren has been manufacturing a complete range of motorcycle brake spare parts for over 50 years - brake pads, brake shoes, brake discs and clutches for a wide range of popular Italian and international makes and models going back to the 1960s. Stock replacement and high performance products are offered, with new high performance compounds available that feature 16 application specific formulations to “guarantee the right quality, efficiency and performance for all braking needs”. Newfren says its distributors and dealers have access to “one of the most comprehensive range of motorcycle pads available with coverage for most popular makes and models of street and off-road motorcycles and scooters”. Founded in the 1950s by Alessandro Barbero, Newfren has been an innovator and early adopter of a number of new brake technologies, such as bonded friction material, gravity and high pressure die casting and brake shoes without rivets. The company is still in family ownership with Valter Barbero at the helm, and 24 months ago the company completed a major two-year investment programme in new manufacturing technology at their 10,000 sqm facility in Italy. Newfren also has another modern 2,000 sqm facility based in Tunisia, where brake shoes are assembled. Ahead of industry requirements where environmental manufacturing and compound formula requirements are concerned, Newfren has been granted UNI EN ISO 9001-2000 certification for its quality control system and ABE certification from the German KBA for many of its products. Three ranges are offered for Road and four for Off- Road applications in addition to t heir Scooter pads - R01, Race Sinter for Road Bikes and X01, Dirt Sinter for Off-Road bikes are the two top level pads. NEWFREN S.R.L. Cirié (TO), ITALY Tel. [phone] [email protected] www.newfren.com Chain adjuster with bearings Italian race and sportsbike specialist Bonamici’s new chain adjuster designs feature bearings to “completely eliminate friction”. With micrometric adjustable positions precision CNC-machined from Ergal billet (aluminium alloy), they are described as “robust and effective”. They are available in a range of standard or custom colours for most of the latest performance models, including the BMW S1000RR 15/18, Kawasaki ZX- 10R 16/18, Yamaha YZF R1 15/18, Aprilia RSV4 15/18, Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade 17/18, Suzuki GSX-R 1000 17/18 and Yamaha YZF R6 17/18. BONAMICI RACING Magliano Sabina (RI), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.bonamiciracing.it 30 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 Vert 360 – an all-season all-in-one Italian specialist Moto One’s Vert 360 is a 4- season “smart, all in one” jacket for men and women. Made in 520 D Cordura nylon with polyester 600D ACT D6 inserts, it has a detachable 3M Theromolite inner and separately wearable, detachable and 100 percent waterproof membrane. Protection is with removable CE approved armour at the shoulders and elbows with antishock protector at the back. There are large ventilation apertures on the chest, arms and back; front pockets with WP zip and Velcro; cargo pocket on the back with WP zip and Velcro; double adjustment buttons on the arm with a triple setting “Ergoneck” with micrometric adjustment settings and protection for the Adam’s apple. A micrometric adjustment belt at the waist and adjustment zip at the sides make for adjustable fitting and comfort; there is a trouser connection zip, 3M reflex insert on the back, battery powered safety LED Hi Viz “U-SAFE” on left shoulder, movable 3M hi viz band on the left arm and an optional CE approved back protector is available. MOTO ONE Fontaniva (PD), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.moto-one.com