International Dealer News IDN 141 February/March 2018 | Page 54

PRO GuIDe Leatt GPX 4.5 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Off-road specialist Leatt, best known as originators of the award-winning ‘Leatt-Brace’ have “stepped up their game for 2018, launching a new entry-level helmet”. The Leatt GPX 4.5 helmet is described as “bringing Leatt’s proven safety technology to your local track at a very attractive price point”. It is equipped with 360º Turbine Technology, which is said to help reduce the risk of concussion-level head impact by up to 30% and rotational acceleration to the head and brain by up to 40%. Eleven turbines, made of an energy-absorbing material which hardens on impact, are strategically placed inside the helmet. The multi-density, V-shaped impact foam moulded directly to the outer shell does not only reduce its volume by 10%, but is also said to transfer up to 20% less rotational forces to the neck, head and the brain. “This triple-density construction (dual density V- Foam plus 360° turbines) dampens all kinds of harmful forces – from low impact to high speed”. Certified and tested for both ECE 2205 or DOT, the weight of the ECE helmet is from 1,150 g (the DOT version is from 1,300 g/2.86 lbs). LEATT CORPORATION Durbanville, SOUTH AFRICA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.leatt.com VStream for versatile Versys Maywood, Illinois based National Cycle now has VStream windscreens in three different sizes and tints for the updated 2017-18 Versys KLE 650 and 1000. “This means there is a perfectly sized windscreen for almost every rider,” says Sales and Marketing Manager Ann Willey. “They all offer improved wind protection and riding comfort compared to OEM or other aftermarket windscreens, making the incredibly versatile Versys an even better ride”. VStream gets its name from its unique patented shape. The advanced “V” profile 54 and dimensional contours push the wind vortex out and away from the rider’s helmet, resulting in a peaceful, quiet riding environment. National Cycle makes VStream windscreens from tough hardcoated polycarbonate. “This high-quality material, along with state-of- the-art manufacturing techniques, provides outstanding clarity and strength characteristics - unmatched by any other windscreen maker worldwide,” says Ann. Hardcoated polycarbonate is the material of choice for serious motorcycle riders - Polycarbonate is said to have been tested to INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018 have impact resistance 20 times greater than windscreens on the market made from commonly used acrylic or “aircraft plastic”. All National Cycle VStream Windscreens are made in the U.S.A. and come with their exclusive 3-year unbreakable warranty. NATIONAL CYCLE INC. Maywood, Illinois, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.nationalcycle.com