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Mitas has been selected as an original equipment supplier for the new 2021 Piaggio Beverly 400 range with its TOURING FORCE-SC tyres.
“We are very pleased to be selected as an original equipment supplier for the new Piaggio Beverly 400. The partnership represents a further strengthening of our relationship with Piaggio and our efforts to provide products for efficient urban mobility,” says Gustavo Pinto Teixeira, Vice President Two Wheels and Specialty Tyres.
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To cover the KTM 890 Adventure's broad range of use, Touratech offers an extensive selection of accessories. This selection includes luggage systems, protectors, ergonomically designed parts and lots of practical accessories.
Luggage systems
For transporting luggage, there is the tried and tested pannier rack made of robust 18 mm stainless steel tubing, which has been perfectly adapted to the geometry of the 890. The rack - available with an electro-polished or black-coated surface - can be fitted with the complete range of ZEGA aluminium panniers. This clever, specially designed system fits tightly around the rear silencer, making particularly efficient use of the space available at the rear and saving on overall width. A topcase rack and luggage plates are also available for securely lashing a luggage roll.
In addition, there is a choice of numerous soft luggage items including three model-specific tank bags and a range of other bags.
Protectors
Of course, robust protector equipment is an absolute must on a meaty enduro like the KTM 790 Adventure. The three-piece Rallye Evo engine guard is designed for tough use. It consists of an extra-robust Skid Plate made of canted aluminium and hydro-formed side panels that hug the engine tightly with their complex three-dimensional design. If you want to continue using the standard KTM engine guard, Touratech offers a Hard Part for reinforcement. A strong bracket made of 25 mm stainless steel tube is responsible for protecting the fairing and the tank. The brand new Defensa hand protectors are, of course, also available for the 890. Thanks to diverse configurations, they can be perfectly adapted to different usage profiles, from hard enduro riding to touring.
Effective protectors for sensors, expansion tanks or headlight round off the selection.
Ergonomics
And, when it comes to ergonomics, the 890 Adventure can also be further upgraded with Touratech Parts. Comfort seats, which are available in three heights, ensure optimum long-distance capability. The Pivot Pegz articulated foot pegs, or wide long-distance foot pegs, and handlebar risers are excellent for off-road use, while the windscreen is a favourite with tour riders.
Riders who don't like the Adventure's airy seat height will be thrilled by the 30 millimetre lowering of the suspension.
Accessories
Touratech also offers a huge range of accessories for the KTM 890 Adventure - from adjustable handlebar levers and a professional tool set through to support widening for the legendary kick stand - providing that little extra bit of riding enjoyment and practical benefit.
Touratech Parts for KTM 890 Adventure (selection)
• Stainless steel tank crash bar
• Stainless steel fairing crash bar
• Rally Evo engine guard
• Defensa hand protectors
• Headlight protection
• Long-distance foot pegs
• Handlebar riser
• Comfort seat (available in three heights)
• Windscreen
• Topcase rack
• Stainless steel pannier rack
• ZEGA Topcase
• ZEGA Aluminium pannier
• Ambato Exp tank bag
• Ambato Pure tank bag
• Ambato Exp Rallye tank bag
• Ambato tail rack bag for the luggage rack
• Suspension lowering
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With the Aventuro Carbon2 Plus, Touratech has introduced an extremely versatile helmet into its range, which features first-class performance from tough offroad use to sporty road tours. For the 2021 season, this quick-change artist has been given three crisp and fresh designs.
Three new designs
With its Core Plus, Sport Plus and Compañero Plus design variants, this successful Touratech all-round helmet enters the new season as the Aventuro Carbon2 Plus.
The Core Plus design shows off the carbon fibres of the helmet shell to create a particularly impressive effect and, with its solid black, it synchronises with classic touring gear just as perfectly as it does with sporty offroad outfits.
The Sport Plus design with its dynamic combination of the racing colours white, blue and red emphasises the sporting ambitions of its wearer. Riders of GS models or the Africa Twin are likely to identify with this fresh design, as are Yamaha fans with a soft spot for the rally team and its symbolic blue.
And finally, the Compañero Plus design with its yellow, black and grey sections picks up on the colour schemes of the Touratech Compañero Rambler and Compañero Traveller touring suits so skilfully that it not only harmonises perfectly with these suits, but also sets attractive colour accents when worn in conjunction with other riding gear.
Specific further development of the technical basis
The Touratech Aventuro Carbon2 Plus can be easily converted without tools from a hybrid helmet to an enduro helmet or a street helmet. Its helmet shell, made entirely of carbon fibre laminate, combines the highest safety standards with minimal weight. The ECE certificate of homologation and the especially strict American DOT standards are proof of its outstanding protective function.
The three different sized helmet shells guarantee that the ideal thickness of the EPS dome is maintained for each size. This allows for the enormous size range from XS to 3XL. A strap closure with double D-ring, and easy removability of the helmet in an emergency, thanks to emergency straps, complete the safety concept of the Aventuro Carbon2 Plus.
To provide maximum comfort even on strenuous offroad stages, the Aventuro Carbon2 Plus has an exceptionally efficient and finely adjustable ventilation system. A sweat-inhibiting, removable and washable inner lining made of Coolmax makes it ideal for tough use.
The anti-fog Pinlock visor with optimised operation and latching ensures the best possible visibility in all weather conditions.
While the basic concept has remained untouched since the model was launched, the Aventuro Carbon2 Plus has undergone repeated detail upgrades throughout its evolution. For example, ventilation has been constantly improved, operability with gloves has been optimised, a new helmet shield has been developed for more favourable airflow and the chin strap has been made more comfortable.
Highlights
• Great variability: Travel Mode - Offroad Mode - Onroad Mode
• Tool-free conversion
• High-strength and lightweight carbon shell
• Complies with ECE 2205 and DOT
• 7 helmet sizes, 3 shell sizes
• Sophisticated ventilation
• Pinlock® visor
• Removable cheek pads (Emergency Straps)
• Washable inner lining made of Coolmax®
• Integrated goggle strap guide
• Intercom readiness
• Individual fit through Ergo Padding System
Touratech Aventuro Carbon2 Plus
Seven sizes from XS to 3XL, weight from 1280 g
Core Plus design, item no.: 500-3120 ff.
Compañero Plus design, item no.: 500-3130 ff.
Sport Plus design, item no.: 500-3140 ff.
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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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