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PRO GuIDe
Puig mirrors, lights,
protectors and mounts
Barcelona based parts and accessory specialist Puig
(Motoplastic) introduced a number of new products
for 2019 at EICMA, with the focus on a new series
of homologated mirrors.
Replicating the emphasis that the company places
on aerodynamics with the virtual wind tunnel testing
of its award-winning windscreens, the rounded,
front-facing ‘rear’ shape on some the designs,
including the ‘Retro’ model is a 3D machined
aerodynamically tuned mirror body that improves
mirror stability and reduces drag.
The ‘GTI’ is a sophisticated, multi-adjustable design
with a turn signal integrated into the structure of the
mirror; the ‘Grand Tracker’ is said to bring “form and
function” together - a housing designed for
maximum simplicity and mirror dimensions is mated
to a robust, stable, adjustable, hi-tech, regulation-
compliant arm.
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Additional new lines include the R19 motor
protector; updated R12 crash pads with a more
aggressive design and angled shapes with inserts
available in a range of colours; new front and rear
axle sliders with a proven energy management
structure and colour anodised aluminium ring.
Another area to get the Puig aerodynamic treatment
is the rider’s legs, where a set of deflectors have been
designed (for example for the Kymco AK550)
consisting of two pieces of 3 mm thick high impact
acrylic, with simple lines that follow the design of the
body. The aerodynamic design helps to divert the air,
allowing for improved rider comfort.
Puig’s new ‘Downforce’ spoilers for 1000 cc bikes are
said to have been inspired by MotoGP and tested at
several circuits in collaboration with the Team
Kawasaki Racing team. Their aerodynamic
effectiveness is seen in the downforce, creating
improved front wheel grip under braking, greater
stability in straights and cornering and an anti-
wheelie effect under strong acceleration.
Lightweight, with an aggressive aesthetic, each
model is supplied with two colour "winglets" to
adapt them to the rider’s style and taste. Currently
available for 2016-2019 ZX10R, 2017-2018 CBR
1000RR, 2015-2018 R1, 2017-2018 GSX-R1000
and the 2015-2018 BMW S 1000RR.
Puig’s 1 mm aluminium front plate serves as a small
windshield with a neo-retro style; universal or model-
specific clamp-mount auxiliary LED spotlights fit 21-
30 mm tubular engine guards between 21-30 mm
in diameter are available in 20w and 12v with low
consumption 2000 lumen output and sold with
wiring, water resistant connections and a handlebar
switch with warning light. The robust aluminium
housing is in black, with rear spoilers for excellent
heat dissipation and high resistance polycarbonate
lenses.
MOTOPLASTIC
Granollers/Barcelona, SPAIN
Tel: +34 938 490633
[email protected]
www.puig.tv
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