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Just in time for the season, Touratech presents the 2021 catalogue. The opulently equipped work presents a huge selection of products from the areas of motorbike accessories, rider equipment and suspension for adventure bikes.
„New ideas for motorbikes“ - This slogan is also the programme in the 31st year of Touratech‘s company history. The over 800-page 2021 catalogue opens up a fascinating world full of products for adventures to the motorbike traveller.
There is a huge range of parts for the current shooting stars among the adventure bikes, such as the Yamaha Ténéré 700 or the KTM 790 Adventure, as well as for the perennial favourites of the scene, above all the BMW R 1250 GS and the Honda Africa Twin. The new Tiger 900 models from Triumph and newcomers like the KTM 890 Adventure are also in the catalogue. The F series from BMW, numerous KTM models and proven adventure bikes of various types are also included.
Touratech‘s product range includes aluminium luggage systems from the ZEGA line, soft luggage, protectors, seats, windshields, suspension components, rider equipment and numerous accessories that open up new horizons for adventure bikers on and off the road.
Many innovations around the popular Compañero touring suit, the Aventuro helmet line or the Destino boot portfolio can be found in the catalogue, such as the Evo version of the popular Destino Touring boot with the new HDry membrane.
The completely new Compañero Rambler touring suit, made of three-layer laminate, once again sets standards in terms of ventilation and safety. With its new ventilation concept, the successor to the popular Compañero Boreal offers all-season riders a completely new level of comfort.
Complemented by fresh designs of the Aventuro Traveller or Aventuro Carbon 2 helmet models, Touratech will again offer the entire range of equipment for the demanding touring rider from 2021.
There are also a number of innovations in the field of technical equipment. The newly developed Defensa hand protector system ensures the best protection for the handlebar armatures in every crash and will be available in various versions from spring 2021.
New products around the Waterproof Extreme soft luggage system round off the luggage portfolio and are the prelude to a firework of innovations that will be launched in 2021.
The absolute innovation Touratech Connect opens the way to digital adventure. The combination of hardware and app allows a huge wealth of vehicle data to be displayed on the smartphone. Whether lean angle, number of bends, braking power or acceleration performance - users have all the data on their mobile phone.
The product range of the in-house suspension division Touratech Suspension has been further expanded. High-end shock absorbers, fork cartridges, replacement springs and steering dampers are now available in different versions for even more motorbike models. In the new web shop, the enormous variety of products is clearly presented.
The digital version is already available in different languages.
German
English
French
Italian
Spanish
The printed catalogue 2021/22 is available free of charge at the end of March.
Preorder here
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The Defensa is a new type of protector for handlebar fittings and hands. Made of high-strength aluminium, it offers superior protection. Its modular concept also allows adaptation to numerous motorcycle models and different conditions of use.
Handlebar fittings are among the most vulnerable assemblies on a travel enduro. Even a harmless "topple over" can lead to breakage of the levers or - even worse - the fastening elements. Under these circumstance, further travel is not possible.
For this reason, hand protectors have become established equipment for off-road use. The widely used, open plastic trays, however, are not particularly helpful. Although these keep out the elements, they offer no appreciable protection against injury or damage of either hands or levers.
Only closed protectors can withstand serious stresses. These have a bracket that is supported both near the mounting clamps and at the end of the handlebars, completely framing the fittings. This principle has proven itself in rally motorcycles under the toughest conditions.
High-strength forged aluminium construction
Touratech now goes one step further and has developed the Defensa protector, a hand and lever protector in a class of its own. This system consists of two screwed main components as well as a fitting set. By opting for a multi-part construction, the developers gained additional variation options to adapt the Defensa to the geometry of a wide range of handlebars and fittings. This means that the necessary space behind the protector can always be provided, enabling the levers to move freely. With the Defensa, the annoying tendency of the clutch lever in particular to hit the protector – as is often the case with universal products – is a thing of the past.
The strength of the construction is beyond reproach. The components of the Defensa are made of a high-strength, forged aluminium alloy, a proven material used in aircraft construction. With a frame thickness of up to 12.5 millimetres, the choice of dimensions is generous, whereby the issue of weight has not been forgotten. Precision manufacturing ensures excellent dimensional accuracy and therefore a precise fit. Due to the model-specific adaptation, tension-free installation is guaranteed as well as full steering lock.
Simple adaptation for on-road and off-road use
For pure off-road use, we recommend using the Defensa "Pure" version, where only the bracket is mounted. For mixed use, there is the Defensa "Expedition", which is equipped with a plastic wind deflector.
The plastic shell is slid over the main frame and clamped to the screw connection of the two aluminium components. If you need even more weather protection, you can also fit the "Extension" spoiler, which is available separately.
Whether off-road riding or touring, the Touratech Defensa offers reliable protection for handlebar fittings and hands.
The Touratech Defensa is available for BMW R 1200 GS (from 2013), R 1200 GS Adventure (from 2014), R 1250 GS and R 1250 GS Adventure, KTM 790 Adventure, Honda CRF 1100 L Africa Twin and Yamaha Ténéré 700. Further models are in preparation.
Wind deflectors and spoilers are both available in white and black.
Further information can be found at shop.touratech.de
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The Touratech Destino Touring 2 HDry technical motorcycle boot combines maximum touring comfort with field-tested robustness. Due to this concept, it is absolutely made for the versatile demands of adventure riders who like to spice up their tours with gravel stages. Thanks to the use of an advanced leather laminate, the latest generation has even better breathability.
Leather laminate instead of membrane
The most important innovation in the latest version of this all-rounder has to do with moisture protection. While its predecessor still relied on the classic construction with a liner, in which the membrane is incorporated as a loose layer between the outer material and the lining, the Destino Touring 2 HDry is made using the name-giving, particularly high-quality HDry leather laminate.
The advantages are obvious. Whereas the loose membrane in constructions with a liner is always subject to a certain amount of relative movement between the layers and the associated tensile and frictional forces, in the HDry leather laminate, the membrane and the outer material form an inseparable unity. No water can penetrate between the leather and the membrane, there are no seams prone to defects, and the stress on the membrane is distinctly lower. In addition to the significantly higher robustness, this leather laminate upgrades the Destino Touring 2 HDry, above all, through noticeably improved breathability.
Elaborate safety concept
In keeping with the motto "Never change a running system", the basic technical concept of the Destino Touring 2 HDry remains otherwise untouched. In other words: this boot features an elaborate safety concept, with a robust sole, protectors on the shin and ankle, a double layer of leather on the heel and forefoot, as well as heat protection on the inside of the leg. The triple fixation, using solidly screwed buckles, guarantees a secure fit. Certification according to the latest CE standard guarantees the safe-guarding effect of the protectors.
Practical solutions for maximum comfort
Although it is equipped with robust protectors, the Touring 2 HDry is extremely comfortable to wear. In addition to the waterproof and highly breathable HDry leather laminate, the Air-Pump insole contributes to a pleasant climate inside the boot by means of effective air circulation.
Being able to open the shaft wide makes pulling it on and off particularly easy. When closed, however, the Touring 2 HDry is extremely slim, so that wearing it under trousers works well. The shaft width can be adjusted individually by means of Velcro fasteners and adjustable locking buckles. Flex zones ensure good ankle mobility.
A flat-cut forefoot area enables a good feel for the gear lever, while generous reinforcement of the area impacted when shifting gears protects the boot from abrasion.
As a smart extra, the Touring 2 HDry, like all boots in the Destino family, has a pull out stainless steel cable to attach it securely to your motorcycle.
Wide range of sizes
The Destino Touring 2 HDry is available now in sizes 38 to 48.
Further information can be found at shop.touratech.com
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For more than 30 years Touratech has been manufacturing high-quality motorcycle accessories. Demanding motorcycle travelers from all over the world appreciate the quality of the indestructible parts. Around 350 motorcycle enthusiasts work at the company‘s headquarters in Niedereschach, Germany, to ensure that more than 3,000 products for fantastic motorcycle experiences are created from a constant stream of new ideas.
In addition to individual customer shopping experience on site in Nieder-eschach in the Black Forest with a 1000sqm showroom and its own locations in Hamburg and Kassel, Touratech GmbH also sells its products through numerous partners with sales bases throughout Germany and a worldwide network of distributors. The stores around the globe not only stand for first-class accessories and professional service. Thanks to their dedicated owners, they are bases for the global motorcycle travel scene, they are always availa-ble to offer help and advice.
In addition to direct contact with the customer, online trade is nevertheless becoming increasingly important Touratech supplies the products for adventurers all over the world with the help of over 20 web shops. The online store offers the complete selection of all products, which developers create with great attention to detail and which are manufactured in their own production facility by 350 employees in Germany in the Black Forest.
The passion for the product has made Touratech the number 1 in adventure motorcycle equipment. Touratech had its first online presence as early as 1996, and its first webshop in 1998, making it a pioneer in the industry. With the relaunch of the online store based on Magento 2, Touratech is taking the next step and laying the foundation for the coming years with its "Mobile First" strategy.
Touratech has already been relying on a Magento store for many years. Internationally, the web store is the decisive component of success, regardless of whether it is delivered to the customer via a distributor or directly from the central warehouse in Germany. „Already with Magento 1, the online busi-ness has developed very well in recent years, with the switch to Magento 2 and a new product information system we will reach a new level, says Martin Wickert, CMO of Touratech GmbH.
Due to the extremely positive experience with Magento 1, a switch to Magento 2 was the logical consequence, with the aim of improving usability, optimizing the checkout, speeding up loading times, perfecting the mobile displays and, of course, meeting the demands of the many languages, currencies, payment service providers, etc. that exist worldwide in the appro-ximately 50 countries that Touratech supplies, says Jo Wolframm, Head of E Commerce at Touratech GmbH. Touratech again commissioned Magento commerce partner Flagbit, which was already responsible for the previous Magento 1 store, to implement the project.
In order to further improve the usability of the store, the search function and the category view were fundamentally revised, the integration of a bike finder improves the buying experience and leads the customer directly to the right product. In addition, Touratech can provide its customers with numerous functions such as search suggestions or an error-tolerant search. In the category view, value is placed on the greatest possible clarity. Dyna-mic direct links to the relevant subcategories and extensive category filters allow customers to narrow down the display based on their desired criteria. Comprehensive content below the product display helps customers find the right product more easily.
Visit the new shop at shop.touratech.com
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For more than 30 years Touratech has been manufacturing high-quality motorcycle accessories. Demanding motorcycle travelers from all over the world appreciate the quality of the indestructible parts. Around 350 motorcycle enthusiasts work at the company‘s headquarters in Niedereschach, Germany, to ensure that more than 3,000 products for fantastic motorcycle experiences are created from a constant stream of new ideas.
In addition to individual customer shopping experience on site in Nieder-eschach in the Black Forest with a 1000sqm showroom and its own locations in Hamburg and Kassel, Touratech GmbH also sells its products through numerous partners with sales bases throughout Germany and a worldwide network of distributors. The stores around the globe not only stand for first-class accessories and professional service. Thanks to their dedicated owners, they are bases for the global motorcycle travel scene, they are always availa-ble to offer help and advice.
In addition to direct contact with the customer, online trade is nevertheless becoming increasingly important Touratech supplies the products for adventurers all over the world with the help of over 20 web shops. The online store offers the complete selection of all products, which developers create with great attention to detail and which are manufactured in their own production facility by 350 employees in Germany in the Black Forest.
The passion for the product has made Touratech the number 1 in adventure motorcycle equipment. Touratech had its first online presence as early as 1996, and its first webshop in 1998, making it a pioneer in the industry. With the relaunch of the online store based on Magento 2, Touratech is taking the next step and laying the foundation for the coming years with its „Mobile First“ strategy.
Touratech has already been relying on a Magento store for many years. Internationally, the web store is the decisive component of success, regardless of whether it is delivered to the customer via a distributor or directly from the central warehouse in Germany. „Already with Magento 1, the online busi-ness has developed very well in recent years, with the switch to Magento 2 and a new product information system we will reach a new level, says Martin Wickert, CMO of Touratech GmbH.
„Due to the extremely positive experience with Magento 1, a switch to Magento 2 was the logical consequence, with the aim of improving usability, optimizing the checkout, speeding up loading times, perfecting the mobile displays and, of course, meeting the demands of the many languages, currencies, payment service providers, etc. that exist worldwide in the appro-ximately 50 countries that Touratech supplies, says Jo Wolframm, Head of E Commerce at Touratech GmbH. Touratech again commissioned Magento commerce partner Flagbit, which was already responsible for the previous Magento 1 store, to implement the project.
In order to further improve the usability of the store, the search function and the category view were fundamentally revised, the integration of a bike finder improves the buying experience and leads the customer directly to the right product. In addition, Touratech can provide its customers with numerous functions such as search suggestions or an error-tolerant search. In the category view, value is placed on the greatest possible clarity. Dyna-mic direct links to the relevant subcategories and extensive category filters allow customers to narrow down the display based on their desired criteria. Comprehensive content below the product display helps customers find the right product more easily.
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Mitas, part of the Trelleborg Group, has announced a partnership with KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH to fit the 2021 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S with its TERRA FORCE-R tyres. This is the second Mitas original equipment fitment approved by KTM, following the Mitas E-07 on the 2019 KTM 690 ENDURO R model for which Mitas was honored with the KTM Supplier Excellence Award 2019.
“We are really proud that our products impressed KTM Sportmotorcycle once again. Sharing with them the same vision of high-performance products and passion for adventure, our partnership continues with an original equipment fitment on the most powerful KTM ADVENTURE motorcycle. The 2021 KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is the ultimate high-performance adventure bike, and it needs an equally high performance tyre,” says Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President Two Wheels and Specialty Tyres.
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Mitas TERRA FORCE-R
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