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After ten years, the Dainese Group returns to INTERMOT with exciting new Touring products and airbag technology. Dainese introduces Explorer, the new product line made especially for on & off road Adventure Touring. The third generation of D-air® products is also debuting, making available the highest level of protection for every type of use, including for female riders. AGV introduces AX9, the helmet that combines the best of both Touring and off road.
With the release of Explorer, the new Dainese product line, the definition of Touring is updated to incorporate these products, which are the perfect blend of technology, comfort, and safety.
From the glacial cold of the Arctic Circle to scorching hot deserts, by way of Alpine passes and infinite lengths of road, the Dainese Explorer products are designed to protect pilots and passengers in the most extreme weather conditions.
Dainese is making use of the experience it gained with MIT in developing the gear for the astronauts who will go on Mission to Mars 2030. Special attention has been given to analyzing, studying, and mapping the lines of non-extension: The areas of the body along which body movement causes neither stretching or contraction. This knowledge has led to a guarantee of unprecedented lightness and comfort in a product with advanced ergonomics and an exceptional fit.
Designed for on & off road Adventure riding on the planet’s coldest land, the Antarctica outfit is the adventurous soul of Explorer. Antarctica offers exceptional isolation from external temperatures and atmospheric agents. It also embodies Dainese’s technological excellence, providing highly innovative solutions like the Fast-Fit lumbar band that can be adjusted externally to customize the fit without having to open the garment, and the new patented Trixior® material that ensures superior abrasion resistance.
In Cologne, Dainese will also introduce its new product range with the integrated D-air® airbag, which has been expanded and completely updated to guarantee an unparalleled level of protection and to meet the needs of every type of motorbike rider. Relying on more than 20 years of research and the analysis of over 1,500 deployments, the bag in the D-air® system has been purposely designed to only cover areas of the body that truly require protection. Plus, the protection has been diversified according to track or road use. For the first time, Dainese’s D-air® airbag, the company’s feather in its cap, is now integrated into a divisible suit and also comes in a women’s version for female customers.
The historic Italian brand AGV is once again proving itself to be the natural extension of the Dainese Group head-to-toe safety system. Pista GP R is the perfect complement to the D-air® product range. It represents the state of the art for technology applied to protection, which is further confirmation of its role as the crowned jewel in the AGV racing product range.
The new AX9 helmet is being seen for the first time at Intermot. This helmet together with SPORTMODULAR, the 2017 breakthrough, complete the AGV Touring range and stand out as the ideal complements to the Dainese Explorer line.
AX9 combines the comfort of a Touring helmet with the style of an Off Road helmet. AX9 inherited the visor with Max Pinlock from the world of the Grand Tours, then it added a more comfortable lining and borrowed lightness from the Off Road sector, all of which places this helmet firmly in the top of its category.
All of the Dainese Group new products being introduced at INTERMOT 2018 will be on display in Pavilion 8, Stand C024-D029.
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The definitive history of the two-stroke Suzukis, from little known machines hardly seen outside Japan to the triples that took on the world. The book covers all major markets and uses stunning contemporary photography gathered from all over the world to help owners and enthusiasts establish authenticity or simply take a trip down memory lane.
Researched and written in Japan with the full co-operation of the factory, here in definitive detail is the story of the two-stroke Suzuki bikes – a series of models that put the company on the map, helping it to survive a difficult era that saw hundreds of Japanese motorcycle makers reduced to just four.
Successful immediately, the two-stroke models defended Suzuki's honour on the tracks as well as in the showrooms, handing the company numerous world championship titles. The series has now been all but killed off, but this title helps celebrate an era when the two-stroke was king, concentrating on the 1950s through to the late-1970s.
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Suzuki GB has announced a new partnership with Motul, which sees the French oil brand become the officially recommended lubricant supplier for the Japanese manufacturer.
The two firms already enjoy a close working relationship in the racing world, and recently celebrated success together at this year’s Isle of Man TT, while Motul also supports Suzuki’s MotoGP effort. Motul has also helped power the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team to multiple world titles, and celebrated the 2005 World Superbike Championship title with Alstare Suzuki and Troy Corser.
From 2018, Suzuki will use and recommend Motul in its range of production machines. Motul will also become the recommended supplier across Suzuki’s four-wheel, ATV, and marine divisions.
Michael Le-Flay, Suzuki GB’s aftersales marketing manager, said of the partnership, “We chose Motul as our preferred oil supply partner as we recognised that both companies share a common commercial architecture, along with a passion and enthusiasm that sees each company excel in their respective fields. This is a perfect fit for us. We’ve worked closely with Motul on various projects over the years, including with Team Classic Suzuki, and are very much looking forward to expanding our relationship.”
Olivier Montange, Motul executive vice president for Europe, added, “Few manufacturers have the length and strength of the collaboration between Suzuki and Motul, Over the last three decades, Suzuki’s engineers and Motul’s technical experts have forged a deep understanding and symbiotic working relationship, developing the perfect oils, especially for Suzuki’s engines. We are looking forward to starting this new relationship with Suzuki GB.”
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Developers of the world’s first Head-Up Display, NUVIZ, is proud to announce sponsorship of talented Finnish rider, Niki Tuuli, who will be competing in the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. 
Joining CIA Landlord Insurance Honda for 2018, 22-year-old Niki will fight for the world title aboard a Honda CBR600RR in the highly competitive class.
Niki will be proudly wearing NUVIZ branding, will attend numerous NUVIZ marketing events and welcome NUVIZ guests at various rounds throughout the year.
Niki Tuuli said: “I feel privileged signing up for team NUVIZ. Without companies like NUVIZ I would not have been able to proceed with my career so far and aim to target the next level in the future. It is amazing to see new innovations being developed for motorcyclists and it’s great to have their support. A big thanks to the whole NUVIZ team – I’m ready to work hard to make my dream come true!”
NUVIZ CEO, Marcel Rogalla, commented: “We wanted to help support a young, talented and ambitious rider and Niki ticked all those boxes. We’re sure that he will be a great addition to the NUVIZ team and that we’ll both be fantastic support for each other. It will be a long term relationship which we hope will see Niki entering the MotoGP series in the future.”
The NUVIZ HUD, the flagship product for the company, fits to the majority of full-face helmets and shows customisable information in the natural sight of the rider, allowing them to keep their eyes ahead and providing them with all the essential information they need on their ride.
Seamlessly bringing together the functions of a motorcyclist’s navigation, communication, media player and HD action camera into a single helmet-mounted device, the NUVIZ pack includes a glove-friendly wireless handlebar controller that offers intuitive control of the various functions.
NUVIZ is available from rideNUVIZ.com with an RRP of €699/£615. They benefit from free shipping, a 30-day return policy and one-year warranty as standard.
About NUVIZ
NUVIZ, Inc. is a privately-owned technology company based in San Diego, California and Salo, Finland. NUVIZ is backed by a strategic investment from Pierer Industrie AG, the parent company behind KTM Industries, Husqvarna Motorcycles, WP Suspension and Pankl Racing Systems. Founded upon the desire to empower riders with technology that improves their riding experience, the core leadership team of visionaries has formed an industry-leading team within the digital and mobile space. Combining their passion for motorcycling and powersports, with decades of technological prowess, NUVIZ is revolutionizing the riding experience. NUVIZ’s first product is an integrated Head-Up Display (HUD), designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts, and is the first product of this nature, to go to market. To learn more about NUVIZ and their products, please visit www.rideNUVIZ.com
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NUVIZ Inc., creators of the first all-in-one head-up display (HUD) for motorcyclists, announced today that its flagship NUVIZ HUD system has been named a CES 2018 Best of Innovation Awards Honouree.
The NUVIZ HUD system integrates navigation, communication, photo and video, and music into one device, enabling motorcycle riders to stay connected—but not distracted—and eliminates the need for other single-purpose devices, mounts, and cables that clutter the bike or rider’s helmet.
“Motorcycling can be a dangerous sport that requires constant focus on the road, yet virtually every bike out there requires the rider to look down frequently at their gauges, and smartphone apps for music, calling, and navigation dramatically increase rider distractions,” said Marcel Rogalla, Founder and CEO at NUVIZ. “We have designed the NUVIZ HUD to simplify riding, minimise distractions, and keep the rider informed. We are delighted to be recognised by the CTA for achieving these goals with a product that is truly in a class by itself.”
NUVIZ includes software updates for future features and functionality and access to international maps for world travellers. NUVIZ is available from rideNUVIZ.com with an RRP of €699/£615. They benefit from free shipping, a 30-day returns policy and one-year warranty as standard.
Products entered in the prestigious CES Innovation Awards program, sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade media. Their mission is to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.
Entries are evaluated on a set of guidelines including the product’s engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function and user value, unique/novel features present, and how the design and innovation of the product directly compares to other products in the marketplace.
NUVIZ will be displayed at CES 2018, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Best of Innovation Honourees are also displayed at CES Unveiled New York from 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on November 9 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, and CES Unveiled Las Vegas from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on January 7 at the Shorelines Exhibit Hall in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
ABOUT NUVIZ
NUVIZ, Inc. is a privately-owned technology company based in San Diego, California; and Salo, Finland. NUVIZ is backed by a strategic investment from Pierer Industrie AG, the parent company behind KTM Industries, Husqvarna Motorcycles, WP Suspension, and Pankl Racing Systems. Founded upon the desire to empower riders with technology that improves their riding experience, the core leadership team of visionaries has formed an industry-leading team within the digital and mobile space. Combining their passion for motorcycling and powersports with decades of technological prowess, NUVIZ is revolutionizing the riding experience. NUVIZ’s first product is an integrated head-up display (HUD), designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts, and it’s the first product of this nature to go to market.
www.rideNUVIZ.com
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