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22 • November 4, 2013 • Powersports Business www.PowersportsBusiness.com DIGEST KTM offering customized racing suit fittings With the new 2014 PowerWear collection, KTM is offering a new racing suit that is available in a standard version as well as a personalized, tailor-made version. In addition to the new standard sizes of the KTM race combi RSX SUIT 14 (S/48 up to XXXL/58), KTM, together with leather combi manufacturer Gimoto, now offers riders the chance to personalize and customize their own versions of the suit. By going to www.ktm.com/customleathers, riders can configure their customized leather combi in a few short steps, and for the same price as the standard leather suit. Riders can choose from the typical KTM colors or others and add various KTM logos or their own name to the design. The KTM-branded leather suit is made of cowhide or kangaroo leather and is tailored to fit like a second skin. Riders also can choose various options related to perforation, inner lining, ventilation and the aerodynamic hump. Protectors on shoulders, elbows and knees as well as space for a SAS-TEC back protector are a natural feature of both the standard and customized versions. The standard version in white-blackorange and equipped with all features is also available through every KTM dealer. HJC RELEASES THREE NEW HELMET MODELS As part of its updated fall 2013 product lineup, HJC has released three all-new helmet models: the CL17, IS17 and FGX. The updated fullface CL17, HJC's most popular helmet, has been improved with 10 vents for better airflow to keep heads cool and dry. Its new shell is more aerodynamic The new CL 17 Mystic from HJC brings an than ever, thanks to MSRP of $139.99. development work in the company's state-ofthe-art wind tunnel test facility. It will be available in four styles — Mission, Mystic, Redline, Solid and Victory — with a starting price of $139.99. Another full-face model, the IS17 is The HJC FGX Hammer designed to be more for off-roaders has a aggressive. Also fine- larger eye port for better visibility. tuned in the wind tunnel, the IS17 sees similar improvements in aerodynamics and airflow. A convenient center locking shield has been added; one part of this helmet's mission to deliver looks and functionality at a compelling price. Available in two different styles with many color choices, the IS17 starts at $179.99. For the off-roaders in your market, the FGX line comes in four unique styles from loud to tamer solid-color choices. It's built with an advanced fiberglass composite shell. The use of CAD technology enables a lighter P15x23-PSB14-Focus.indd 22 shell with improved fit and comfort. The eye port is larger for better visibility, and its ACS ventilation system flushes heat and humidity out of the helmet. It starts at $189.99. FULMER UNVEILS NEW MOTOCROSS HELMET Fulmer Helmets' new RX4 for motocross is fully equipped with Strike graphics. It's available in eight colors, wrapped around a new feature-rich DOT/ECEcertified helmet. A new ultra-light Fulmer's new RX4 motocross helmet polycarbonate design makes this one of the light- retails for $119.95. est helmets under $600, according to company officials, weighing in at 1,250 grams. A plush, moisture-wicking soft interior, stepped-up chin bar padding, extended temple and jaw EPS and an advanced low pressure exhaust air flow system are among the features. It has an MSRP of $119.95 and is available in sizes XS-2XL. Color choices are yellow, black, green, blue, red, pink, orange, wild and flat black (no graphics). BEARTEK SHOWS BLUETOOTH GLOVE AT AIMEXPO BearTek Gloves launched its new motorcycle and snow gloves with built-in GoPro camera and Bluetooth controls at AIMExpo in mid-October. The gloves give riders instant connectivity in the gloves' fingertips to control their phone, music and other devices, such as GoPro cameras, without physically touching the units while riding. BearTek Gloves work by tapping the thumb to various finger touchpads embedded along the sides of the fingers. "BearTek gloves will be the must-have gift for sports enthusiasts this holiday season. Not only are they a great present for someone who loves the latest in technology gear, but they will provide critical control for those who wear them," said Willie Blount, founder and CEO of BearTek parent Blue Infusion Technologies. "They are a practical problem-solving gift while also appealing to those who are gadget lovers and technology fanatics. With the introduction of the GoPro camera control, BearTek will relieve the three most said words on the mountain 'is it on?'" The snow glove retails for $100, while the motorcycle glove is $130. The interchangeable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi sync modules come with a $100 MSRP each. The gloves are black with silver trim accents, and they come in sizes small through XXL. AXO'S GRID JACKET IS UPDATED AND IMPROVED FROM GRIDLOCK AXO America's new Grid jacket is the successor to the company's popular Gridlock jacket, but the new model offers an updated and improved design. The Grid provides comfort and functionality during any season. The jacket is 100 percent waterproof and made with high-tenacity polyester fabrics. Its Watertech membrane is constructed with an anti-bacterial and anti-sweat perforated polyester liner. The quilted inner jacket is removable and washable. Available in S-XXXL in red, blue, or black, the Grid retails for $220. PSB 10/30/13 12:21 PM ww U f N BY Bo app he for kn on Nu mo tal PS on ava DN Th wi mo arr cu of as blo PS tio DN