International Dealer News IDN 147 February/March 2019 | Page 23

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TechnoResearch: Available in Europe through distributors, including Parts Europe, the Royal Oak,
Michigan based fuel-injection management and performance tuning specialist is a high-technology
company broadly engaged in state-of-the-art electronic hardware and software development,
consulting and Research & Development. Founded in 1992 by Sandro Scaccia and fellow Magneti
Marelli escapees, TechnoResearch is best known in the Harley aftermarket for the design and
development of its award-winning electronic diagnostic tools programme. The company’s ‘VCM-TR4
Performance Dealer Pack’, for example, is designed for all Harley-Davidson Delphi EFI systems. Ideal
for any sized workshop or dealer, it provides the user with tools to modify the fuel-injection pulse
width, spark timing and other calibration values and then store them in ECU/ECM flash memory and
adjust additional parameters by editing look-up tables. Features include tuning and modification of
ECU tables, fast data acquisitions and display, back-up and restoration of the original map. The
software also enables data monitoring and logging, auto-tuning with an optional wideband O2
controller, and with its Direct Link flash-tuner, maximising the performance of any fuel-injected race
or street bike; www.technoresearch.com
TCX: Recent new products from the Italian specialist have included the SP-Master, a TCX Racing line
entry-price boot “designed for motorcyclists searching for a boot with a sporty and trendy look,
offering protection in the most vulnerable areas of the foot and leg, yet suitable for non-
competitive use”. The boot features the TCX PU ankle retention system on the external side along
with the main safety protection pads. The heel counter guard and the shin plate are in
polyurethane and detailed with wire netting air intakes. In the SP-Master AIR variant the upper is
micro-perforated for enhanced ventilation and the lining is in AIR TECH fabric for warm weather
riding comfort. The waterproof version features a waterproof lining, and the Gore-Tex version has
the “Performance Comfort Footwear” membrane. The boot is CE certified to EN13634:2015
regulations; www.tcxboots.com
Siebenrock: The Wendlingen, Germany
based specialist is celebrating its 30th
anniversary. The business got its start with
architecture student and BMW fan Jochen
Siebenrock selling used spare parts for
BMW motorcycles from a small garage in
Stuttgart. Recent new products have
included length-adjustable VarioShock
suspension struts, developed in
conjunction with chassis specialist Hubert
Hofmann from HH Race-Tech, and 860 cc
Nikasil cylinder forged piston ‘Power Kits’
for the BMW R 45 and R 65. 2018 also saw
a Boxer brake disc collaboration with
Magura; www.siebenrock.com
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Shark Helmets: Last year saw the French
helmet manufacturer come under new
ownership. Prior owner, Naxicap Partners, a
Paris based equity investor, sold its majority
stake in French motorcycle aftermarket group
2R Holding (2RH), owner of Shark Helmets
and the Bering, Bagster and Segura apparel
and luggage brands. The new majority owner
is another Paris based private equity group –
Eurazeo PME. The new owners are on the
record stating that their aim is to double
sales of the group in five years. At the time of
the sale, current group sales were reported to
be in the region of € 90m a year. Since 2016
the group has also included the Cairn brand
of ski and cycling products;
www.shark-helmets.com
Brixton Motorcycles: Owned by the Austrian
based KSR Group (formerly known as Generic
and owned by Christian and Michael
Kirschenhofer), KSR are owners or distributors
of several once famous comeback brands
(such as Lambretta and Malaguti) and a range
of increasingly well-known new and E-bike
brands, including Brixton - a
contemporary/retro range of (currently) five
125 and two 250 cc motorcycles powered by
4-stroke air-cooled singles. Described as
offering “throwback style” with “streetwise
edge” and sitting right in the sweet spot of
lightweight value and convincing, youth rider
styling and price-points, features include CBS
and EFi on the 125 range with EFi and ABS on
the 250s; www.brixton-motorcycles.com
Moto One Europe: The Italian specialist’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 Thermolite inner and
separately wearable, detachable and 100
percent waterproof membrane. Protection is
with removable CE approved armour at the
shoulders and elbows, with anti-shock
protector at the back; www.moto-one.com
www.idnmag.com