Kiwi Rider December 2023 Vol.2 | Page 112

ROAD PRODUCTS
THE GOOD JUST GOT BETTER
Merlin ’ s a family-owned British company with big aspirations , as is obvious from the original Hixon jacket , first released in 2016 and a favourite ever since . With its authentic retro styling combined with modern technology , it ’ s easy to see why the Hixon is so popular . Now it ’ s had its first overhaul , and the brand-new Hixon II retains the luxurious super soft , supple aniline leather but adds in a number of new improvements , such as D3O armour , a slightly longer length , new design details and more ventilation .
Distributor : Eurobike Wholesale Style : Available in brown or black Price : $ 619 Info : eurobike . co . nz
MAKE YOUR HELMET A DESIGN FEATURE
The stunning new Arai RX-7V EVO ‘ Samurai ’ graphic is now available here in NZ . The detail in this design really needs to be seen to be appreciated . It ’ s applied to the Japanese brand ’ s latest flagship model , to deliver proven Arai protection combined with the latest , and far more stringently-tested ECE R22-06 safety standard approval . Arai presented the RX-7V EVO and it gained homologation while maintaining its characteristic round , smooth and strong shell design to ‘ glance-off ’ and spread impact forces , plus improved aerodynamics and stability , and efficient air ventilation . Comes with a Pinlock insert .
Distributor : Distributor : Forbes & Davies Size / style : Small to XL Price : $ 1495 Info : forbesanddavies . co . nz
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