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Category: Products & Clothing

  1. The all new Touratech Compañero Worldtrack

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    The brand new Compañero Worldtrack marks the fourth evolutionary stage of the legendary Touratech textile motorcycle suit with its modular, twin-layer construction. It once again sets the standard in terms of comfort and safety. Thanks to its enormous versatility, it is the first choice for adventure riders with desert ambitions as well as for 3-season touring motorcyclists. The high-tech suit is made in the EU.


    Summertrack + Weathertrack = Worldtrack
    Complex in its functionality and easy to use, the Compañero Worldtrack offers the perfect feel-good climate in all weather conditions. And that in combination with outstanding protective features. The concept behind this high-end textile suit can be summed up in the catchy formula Summertrack + Weathertrack = Worldtrack. Strictly speaking, the Compañero Worldtrack combines two suits in one.
    The Summertrack is made from an intelligent mix of state-of-the-art textile materials that ensure maximum airflow while also achieving top marks in terms of abrasion and tear resistance. In addition, the Summertrack features high-quality protective gear.
    The Weathertrack does not have its own protective features, but is worn over the Summertrack in wet or cool conditions. However, the Weathertrack is much more than just a rain suit. It is made from high-quality three-layer Gore-Tex laminate, which combines waterproofing with maximum breathability.
    With these two components, the Touratech Compañero Worldtrack is a suit that offers outstanding comfort in everything from desert climates to wet and cold weather.


    The Summertrack
    The Summertrack lives up to its name: even in high temperatures and on demanding routes, it provides outstanding ventilation thanks to new mesh inserts made from Cordura® Air. This material is not only particularly breathable, but also more supple than in the previous model, which increases comfort and allows for more discreet seams. The suit also impresses with practical details such as stepless waist and chest adjustment, adjustable sleeves, a soft collar and a clever pocket concept with waterproof outer and spacious inner pockets – including a small pocket for keyless go keys. Abrasion-resistant Cordura® 500, Cordura® 2000 reinforcements, tear-resistant seams and high-quality SAS-TEC level 2 protectors in accordance with EN 1621-1 at all relevant points ensure a high level of safety. Thanks to these features, the Summertrack achieves the high protection class AA – despite its large mesh inserts. Reflex zones further increase passive safety.


    The Weathertrack
    The Compañero Weathertrack provides reliable protection against cold and wet weather. Made from waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex 3-layer laminate, it features high-quality AquaSeal zips – including on the front ventilation openings. The jacket and trousers can be connected to maintain the warming air cushion. Large reflective areas comply with the DIN EN ISO 20471 standard for high-visibility clothing. Two waterproof outer pockets, a flap pocket and an inner pocket offer plenty of storage space. Other features include tank protection, adjustable cuffs and a soft collar. The jacket also looks great and can be used as a fashionable, weatherproof outdoor jacket – ideal for city strolls or tours without a motorcycle. A storm collar and hood can be attached as options. The jacket can be stowed away in itself to save space during transport.

     

    The Touratech Compañero Worldtrack is available in yellow/grey and black in standard, long and short sizes, as well as in separate women's sizes.

    www.touratech.com

     

     

  2. Riderr - a fresh force in the two-wheeled accessories market

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    Originally started by a family team in Dorset, Riderr is now available nationwide offering a wide range of accessories, allowing consumers an enhanced choice when it comes to garage essentials. 

    The diverse product range includes: tool kits, handlebar chargers, heated grips, motorcycle covers, locks and paddock stands. There are also cleaning products and brush sets - and even a Bluetooth communicator. 

    With its bold black and yellow branding, the Riderr brand is easy to find and stands out in dealers and, thanks to distribution from Nevis Marketing, the range can now be found in dealers across the UK and Ireland. 

    The first ‘drop’ of 45 products is available in dealers now with the product range being expanded with more items added throughout the year. 

    Chris Crutwell, Co-founder of Riderr, comments: “The whole team at Riderr feels strongly about increasing the choice for customers and encouraging them to visit their local dealers. We have a strong background in a brick-and-mortar retail store and want to help support the sense of community that they offer.

    "Working with Nevis, we've grown our range for the national launch and have some great new additions coming later this year too. We want to grow our brand together to create something very special."

    Managing Director of Nevis Marketing, Scott Empson adds: “Everyone at Nevis is thrilled to partner with Riderr, an exciting new brand in the motorcycle accessories market. 

    “Over the past several months, we’ve worked closely with the Riderr team to develop their launch collection, and we share their determination and passion to make this brand a lasting success. Riderr brings a fresh dimension to the Nevis portfolio, offering our dealers greater diversity, innovation, and enhanced choice for consumers.”

    To see the full product range, visit www.nevis.uk.com.

     

     

     

  3. Touratech soft luggage adapter for BMW pannier racks

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    The popular Touratech side bags can now also be mounted on numerous BMW models with pannier racks from the original accessories range – thanks to a clever adapter.


    With its Endurance, Travel and EXTREME Edition soft luggage series, Touratech offers a representative line-up that covers a wide range of requirements, from relaxed rides through the city to tough adventure trips.

    Until now, these side bags were only available for vehicles with Touratech stainless steel pannier racks. With the new adapter, the products can now also be used on racks from the BMW accessories range with a cut-out on the exhaust side. Made from 18 x 2 millimetre thick stainless steel tubing, the adapter blends in perfectly with the BMW rack thanks to its electro-polished surface. It can be securely fixed to the rack with just a few screws.

    This means that owners of the original rack can also enjoy all the benefits of Touratech side bags. These start with the ingeniously simple attachment via a docking panel. The quick-release fastener locks into place when the bag is attached and can be unlocked again with a single movement. The sophisticated mechanism secures the side bag to the rack without any play and makes it rock-solid.
    Touratech CMO Martin Wickert: ‘Soft luggage systems are becoming increasingly popular with urban riders and adventure riders alike. We are delighted that, thanks to the new adapter, we can now make our portfolio accessible to even more riders.’

    More details here.

     

     

     

  4. Touratech 35th Anniversary Edition

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    For 35 years, Touratech has been synonymous with high-quality motorcycle equipment and clothing. To mark its anniversary, the company is presenting the exclusive collection ‘35th Anniversary Edition’.

    Touratech is 35! This anniversary must of course be celebrated in style. And the Adventure Company No. 1 is doing just that, not only with a travel event in a class of its own, but also with the attractive 35th Anniversary Edition. The exclusively styled edition products allow all adventure riders and friends of the brand to join in the celebrations and at the same time express their lifestyle with a distinctive look.

    The edition includes leisure wear as well as riding and motorcycle gear. Each piece impresses with high-quality materials and distinctive anniversary branding. The design of the products harks back to the brand's roots and expresses timeless values such as quality, adventure and freedom in a modern design language.

    ‘New ideas for motorcycles’ – for 35 years, this slogan has described Touratech's commitment to setting new trends as an innovation leader in the industry and continuously raising the quality standard for motorcycle equipment and clothing. With the “35th Anniversary Edition”, we are offering exclusively styled products for a limited time to thank all friends of the Touratech brand and, last but not least, all those who have accompanied us on this journey," says Touratech CMO Martin Wickert.

    The highlight of the anniversary collection is the Aventuro PRO Carbon 35th Anniversary Edition helmet. With its integrated sun visor, it offers an additional feature that goes beyond the wide range of functions of the standard version. The distinctive design emphasises the high quality of this unique adventure helmet thanks to a particularly high share of visible carbon.

    The popular Touratech Rack-Pack is available in the 35th Anniversary Edition in a sand colour with special adventure appeal – and in two sizes, namely with a volume of 25 and 50 litres.
    The ‘35 years’ softshell jacket is a high-quality and practical garment. A microfibre towel, a multifunctional scarf and various caps are also available in the exclusive look of the anniversary collection.

    Just in time for the warm season, the T-shirt and polo shirt with ‘35 years’ branding are now available. And to quench your thirst, take a sip from the ‘Edition 35’ aluminium drinking bottle.

    All products from the Touratech ‘35th Anniversary Edition’ are now available in the online shop.

     

     

     

  5. Touratech aluminium pannier systems: Huge variety for demanding adventure riders

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    Touratech is world-famous for its indestructible aluminium pannier systems for more than three decades. Three pannier series with numerous size variants and different finishes are available, so that travellers can choose from a huge range of hard luggage.

    Somewhere far out on the really tough tracks of this planet is where the Touratech aluminium pannier systems originated. Developed by adventure travellers for the adventure community, these luggage systems meet the highest standards of robustness, quality and practicality.

    Rugged stainless steel rack
    The base of all Touratech aluminium pannier systems is a carrier made of generously dimensioned 18x2 millimetre stainless steel tubing. This is manufactured specifically for each model so that a design close to the vehicle can be realised and the lowest possible leverage forces act on the fittings. Touratech stainless steel carriers are available either electropolished with a silky shimmering surface or with a black powder coating.

    Aluminium pannier systems with numerous combination options
    The Touratech aluminium pannier systems combine cases of different series and sizes with the respective model-specific carrier. There are currently three ZEGA pannier series and the special ZEGA Evo X system to choose from. The cases can be customised not only by series, but also by size or finish. With this huge selection, Touratech offers adventure riders the unique opportunity to configure an aluminium pannier system specially made to suit their needs. For the new BMW R 1300 GS alone, there are 36 different configurations to choose from!