Kiwi Rider February Vol.2 2023 | Page 72

DIRT PRODUCTS
BOUNDARIES BUSTER
The Metzeler Karoo 4 tyre is intended for adventure and maxi-enduro motorcycles and allows riders to go beyond the boundaries of adventure touring . It features a revolutionary patented tread pattern and new dual-compound rears , which raises the tyre ’ s all-round performance on asphalt and on different types of off-road surfaces . Metzeler ’ s engineers have concentrated on improving overall road handling and behaviour in the wet , developing a tread pattern for increased lean angles even on wet asphalt . Off-road , it ups performance especially on soft surfaces , like sand , mud and clay .
Distributor : Forbes & Davies Price : from $ 279 Info : forbesanddavies . co . nz
PUTTING THE ( AIR ) BRAKES ON
With high-impact resistance that makes you all but invincible , this Oakley Airbrake goggle is something of a technology landmark , and boasts that it ’ s the first MX design with a lens of pure Plutonite . Designed to be the new standard of protection , and it lets you take the adapt-and-conquer approach with Oakley Switchlock Technology , the secret to fast and easy lens changing on the move . Pictured is the Toby Price Signature Model Gold , with Prizm Black lens .
Distributor : Northern Accessories Price : $ 259 Info : www . dirtguide . co . nz
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