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New generation, fresh ideas, greater comfort

Michelin’ s Road 5 is its newest motorcycle tyre, designed specifically for sport-touring motorcycles with patented technologies that provide enhanced grip, comfort, and stability. Patented XST Evo siping and ACT + tech add a new dimension of confidence in wet and dry conditions over the life of a tyre designed for outstanding grip on both wet and dry roads and superior stability compared with its predecessor.
Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: TBC Info: http:// moto. michelin. co. uk / GB / en / tyres / products / road-5. html

Get slippery this summer

Ipone’ s R4000 RS Synthesis four-stroke semi-synthetic lubricant is recommended for modern high-performance machines. It contains extreme pressure modifiers for excellent lubrication of integrated gearboxes, is compatible with catalytic converters and its viscosity is suitable for a wide range of temperatures: SAE 10W for starts in very cold weather( recommended for hydraulic tappets), and SAE 40 for high engine temperatures. It boasts excellent shear stability, low volatility to cut oil consumption and high lubricating power to reduce friction.
Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Size style: One litre, four litre, available in 10W40 and 10W30 Price: $ 29, $ 86.95
Info: http:// nwa. co. nz / product / catalogue / ipone-4-stroke-oil / r4000-off-road-10w40

Tooled up for the season

The S250 tool box is brand new from Givi. Designed to allow quick, secure access to your tools, it mounts inside a Givi pannier rack. The sealed, water resistant box is made from reinforced technopolymer, and universal or bike-specific mounting kits purchased separately mount it to either the left or right side, depending on the bike. It is lockable, with a dust cover over the lock barrel.
Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: $ 129 Info: eurobike. co. nz
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