The brand new NEOTEC helmet is Shoei’s first system helmet that boasts a drop-down sun visor and as you would expect, immediately sets new standards in innovation, style and of course safety for a helmet of this type. After a successful launch at both Motorcycle Live and the London Excel show, where interest in the NEOTEC was beyond all expectations, the NEOTEC has now arrived in the UK to phenomenal demand at Feridax - with first shipments completely selling out.
The performance all-rounder comes fitted with luggage in 2012 KTM has fitted as standard its PowerParts Side Bags as part of changes to the 2012 990 SM T. The popular long-distance Supermoto combines sports components and capability with endurance, comfort and suitability for everyday use and now offers increased levels of practicality by being supplied with official KTM twin panniers. Specifically developed for the SM T, the PowerPart Side Bags mount easily and quickly to the bikes existing luggage rack and are designed to not disrupt the lines and the colour of the Austrian bike.
Harley-Davidson offers more Big Twin performance for 2012 as its Twin Cam 103™ powertrain becomes standard equipment on most Softail® and Touring motorcycles. Harley-Davidson will offer two new models for 2012. The V-Rod® 10th Anniversary Edition celebrates a decade of power-cruiser performance, while the new Dyna® Switchback is a convertible custom-touring motorcycle with detachable hard saddlebags and windshield. In addition, the Night Rod Special has significant updates for 2012 with refreshed bodywork and optimised rider ergonomics.
R&G Racing has released the first available Tail Tidy to radically sharpen the appearance of the 2012 Honda Fireblade’s rear end. Crafted from 2mm thick stainless steel for lightness and powder-coated black for a high quality finish, the Tail Tidy is easy to install and comes with comprehensive, step-by-step fitting instructions. Currently the only product of its type available for the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR, the £79.99 Tail Tidy features an ultra bright LED number plate light and can retain the standard Honda indicators or be used with R&G’s own Micro Indicators (£27.49).
2012 could be the year of a new Suzuki for many motorcycle fans in the UK, as the Japanese brand launches a combined cashback and low rate finance offer that could see customers walk away from their local Suzuki dealer with a new bike and up to £1000 cashback too. Launching today (January 1st 2012) and applicable on nine new Suzuki models, the offer provides chunky sums of cash back on each model, as well as low rate finance over three, four or five years, and all with a minimum deposit required of just one pound.
The 2012 KTM 690 Duke has arrived in the UK with 24 demo bikes available at dealers across the length and breadth of the UK. Eighteen years since KTM launched the original Duke, the 2012 model is the most technically advanced road bike from the Austrian factory. Boasting the most powerful production single cylinder engine, the new bike also features 90% different parts over its predecessor. Despite being more cost effective to own with better fuel economy and service intervals increased by 40%, the Duke now also includes ABS as standard and costs less than the outgoing model by £350.
Announced a short while ago the new 2012 range from Dainese should be available now on shelves, should you be attracted to the brand and styling you will find a host of technical and stylish products with the obvious highlight being the D-Air Street airbag system. Prices are not as outlandish as some we have seen but still on the high side so if you are into your gadgets, must have the latest kit or a fan of Dainese get yourself down to a stockist.
