International Dealer News IDN 148 April/May 2019 | Page 54

PRO GuIDe Upgraded SBS sintered brake pads for new generation ADV bikes The pads deliver "fade free, consistent and reliable performance under extreme riding conditions and throughout the long brake pad lifetime. They have a high thermal stability in combination with very low brake disc wear. "This state-of-the-art Direct Resistance Heating/EVO sintered compound is developed for strong initial bite to give instant brake feeling, easy modulation and Leading Danish brake pad and disc manufacturer SBS is offering an upgraded SP compound for modern adventure, sports and touring bikes, including their SBS960-SP for the new BMW R1250GS, SBS706-SP for KTM1290 Super Adventure and SBS940-SP for the Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin. powerful in-stop performance. The NUCAP NRS technology we use secures a mechanical and indestructible bonding of the compound". For ideal brake balance and to avoid rear wheel lock- up, SP is recommended for the front and LS for the rear. SBS FRICTION Svendborg, DENMARK Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.sbs.dk 'Syncro' touring boot Dedicated to the touring segment, the 'Syncro' is "an ultra-lightweight boot with the capacity to adapt to the shape of the leg", an idea based on a past Stylmartin model. Made from water repellent full-grain leather and internally concealing a waterproof and breathable lining with a "layered" opening. Two full-length side zippers and two posterior openings with Velcro make the boot "extremely easy to put on and can then be adjusted to fit the lower leg and calf". 'Syncro' has protections and reinforcements in the areas subject to wear and tear as well as a gripped support in the heel area to improve the grip on the footrests. The lining is waterproof and breathable (bootie construction) and the sole is oilproof and made of anti-static rubber. Available in black with charcoal grey reflexive inserts, this new model meets EU regulation 2016/245 and harmonised technical standard EN 13634:2017. STYLMARTIN Montebelluna (TV), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.stylmartin.it MIVV Z900RS and GTS 300 options Italian exhaust manufacturer MIVV has updated the application list for its popular 'Ghibli' silencer and added a new 'GP Pro' design for the Kawasaki Z900RS. The company says that the Z900RS is "the perfect example of a “new classic bike” - no longer a mere replica of models that have left a mark on the motorcycling world, but a homage to the cornerstone Z1, the first 4-cyclinder bike produced by Kawasaki and the first Superbike of that era". Sensitive to being consistent with that design paradigm, MIVV says its new 'GP Pro' is an evolution of the popular race-derived GP exhaust, with welding "executed with a semi-artisanal TIG process, the precision fit and convincing sound with a removable, protective grille in the end cap concealing the internal dB-Killer". Offered in three versions - black painted stainless 54 steel, "pearly" effect titanium and gloss finish carbon. Those looking for more of a "Classic Look" can choose the 'Ghibli' - a stainless steel, fully TIG welded slip-on with an extractable dB-Killer and "unique and robust" sound. The 'Ghibli' is quoted as delivering torque and power improvements in the 5,000 to 7,000 rpm range with an increase to 89.8 Nm and 97.3 hp respectively, with a -0.5 kg weight saving. The 'GP Pro' is said to boost power output to 97.4 hp, with particular gains where it is needed most. Also seen here, a new full system for the GTS 300 Vespa adds to the already offered 'Urban' stainless steel silencer options. The complete kit includes a stainless steel manifold, fitted with a Delta Race tailpipe. Usually fitted to sports and naked bikes, "it appears surprisingly at home on this scooter" and is compatible with all GTS 300 models produced from 2006 onwards (Euro 3 and Euro 4) thanks to the optional Cat. It is said to enhance both power and torque, especially at low revs, with a significant -3.4 kg weight saving compared to the OE system, the main improvement being above all the power at low revs. Weight savings are also significant, recording -3.4 kg compared to the factory item. The Delta Race tailpipe design sees the shape transition from conical to hexagonal and features carbon end caps, with double riveted perimeter INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL/MAY 2019 bracket retaining band, solid machined inlet bush to ensure maximum coupling precision and an aerodynamically tuned main body. It is available in brushed stainless steel (INOX) with a "pearl" effect and a "Black Moon" effect finish that is obtained by using a ceramic-based paint for a "particularly aggressive" look. MIVV S.P.A. Sant' Omero (TE), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.mivv.com www.idnmag.com