International Dealer News IDN 142 April/May 2018 | Page 26

THE AMERICAN REPORT
Avon Tyres: The origins of the legendary UK based tyre manufacturer can be traced right back to 1885. But did
you know that the world record for longest motorcycle burnout was achieved on an Avon tyre in August 2017?
The record was set in America by Joe Dryden at Orlando Speed World on board a 2017 Victory Octane at 3.58 km
(2.23 mi); www.avonmotorcycle.com
TecMate: Market-leading battery charging, maintenance and diagnostics
specialist. The top selling OptiMate range offers solutions for even the
busiest workshops with specialty Lithium-Ion chargers as well as a
comprehensive programme of USB charging solutions; www.tecmate.com
ProX Racing Parts: Founded in
1975 and now owned by Ohio
based Race Winning Brands
(RWB), the Dutch performance
specialist offers OE replacement
and performance components
such as pistons, connecting rods,
crankshafts, valves and air filters
- over 9,000 different part
numbers in total in more than 65
product groups, exporting to
more than 70 countries
worldwide; www.pro-x.com
Rick’s Motorsport Electrics: The Hampstead, New Hampshire based
company started out as a small motorcycle salvage business in the late
1970s and has grown to a well-recognised, highly reputed brand name in
the motorsport world, offering a full parts line of motorsport charging
and starting systems and electrical ignition components, with a deep
inventory of hard-to-find replacement products for older machines as
well as late-model and current production motorcycles;
www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com
ICON: Distributed exclusively in Europe by Parts Europe, the ICON
apparel and motorcycle gear programme has been one of the stand-out
success stories of the past twenty years. Products for men, women and
youth riders include helmets, jackets, vests, protective apparel, gloves,
pants, footwear and more; www.rideicon.com
UFO Plast: Last year saw the Italian specialist unveil its award-winning Limited Extension Anti Shock ‘Diamond’ off-road helmet
with new shell and EPS technology and Sliding Visor System. This year has already seen a new X-Concept chest protector and
Siachen body suit, and ‘Avior’ low price/high quality boot to complement its premium ‘Recon’; www.ufoplast.it
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