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LS2 has added a new sport-touring helmet called the Advant X Carbon to its collection. LS2’s products cater to riders worldwide with their vast helmet selection.

  • The brand offers low-cost alternatives, providing reasonably priced helmets with features often seen in premium versions, making safety accessible to all.
  • The Advant X Carbon is a premium-featured modular helmet with a flip chin bar that can move 180 degrees, making it ideal for both urban and open-road riding. 

The carbon fiber shell of the Advant X Carbon ensures light-weight build that decreases fatigue during extended rides, weighing approximately 1,550 grams, depending on size, with variance of about 50 grams. The helmet has received ECE R22.06 approval, which represents the most recent safety standard reassuring riders of its effectiveness.

The helmet has excellent external ventilation with two small air vents on the upper half of the helmet that allow fresh air to circulate effectively. A large air inlet is located on the chin bar, improving ventilation and providing a cool and pleasant ride.

The visor of the helmet is UV-protected, safeguarding the rider’s eyes from harmful sun rays, and comes with a scratch-resistant coating ensuring good visibility and durability, making it a reliable choice in different weather conditions. The visor is also compatible with a Pinlock film to provide anti-fog protection.

The Advant X Carbon incorporates a multi-density EPS liner that provides superior impact absorption. LS2 has designed the padding with laser-cut precision, ensuring a precise and comfortable fit for the rider. The padding is lined with a hypoallergenic treatment and is removable and washable to enhance hygiene and comfort over extended periods of use for the rider.

The newest touring helmet from LS2 comes with a steel micrometric quick-release clasp that ensures a secure and easy closure system. The chin guard features a strengthened strap that enables simple up and down adjustment. Additionally, the helmet has an emergency removal mechanism to ensure that in the event of an accident or emergency, medical personnel can remove the helmet quickly and propitiously.

The Advant X Carbon is a premium helmet that offers riders comfort, sophistication and safety. It further enhances LS2’s reputation as a reliable helmet manufacturer that offers quality, accessibility and unprecedented customer service.

Japanese aftermarket parts specialist, Magical Racing, has introduced a number of carbon components for the 2019 Suzuki Katana 1100.

  • Magical Racing introduced a bespoke carbon parts for the 2019 Suzuki Katana.
  • The carbon kit includes the iconic longtail seat inspired by the 80s Katana. 

The kit consist of bar ends, belly pan, headlight cowl. front and rear fender and a windscreen. However, Magical Racing also introduced the nostalgic longtail seat which was previously available on the 80s Katana.

The longtail unit includes a tail light and is available in three trims, FRP Black, Plain Weave Carbon and Twill Weave Carbon.

Also, there is an option to put a piece of carbon on the back of the tank. 

Other carbon parts available for the 2019 Katana also includes a carbon-black BST wheels.

According to Magical Racing, the longtail unit is available from JPY177,000 (RM5.9k) up to JPY273,600 (RM9.1k).

Meanwhile, the Suzuki Katana is available in Malaysia for RM77,989. 

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The much anticipated 2016 Ducati Diavel Carbon has been finally revealed by the Italian manufacturer, with a series of cosmetic as well as technical updates.

As far as the cosmetics updates are concerned, the bike now features a new Asphalt Grey paint with a generous dose of carbon fibre, as well as red stripes, and a dark chrome frame.

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Also new are exhaust manifolds with Zircotec ceramic coating, brushed-effect stainless steel silencer covers, and a redesigned seat with new trim.

The new Carbon version aside, it is said there will also be a Dark Stealth version, featuring a matte black tank, black frame, and also wheels.

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Yet to be unveiled officially, notable features on the 2016 Diavel Carbon include:

  • 162hp Ducati Testastretta 11° DS engine
  • 3 Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban)
  • Ducati Safety Pack (ABS, DTC)
  • New Marchesini, forged, turned and milled wheels
  • Exhaust with Zircotec ceramic coating
  • Brushed-effect stainless steel silencers
  • Carbon fibre tank cover
  • New seat
  • Carbon fibre rear seet cover
  • Carbon fibre front mud guard
  • 50 mm front fork
  • TFT instrumentation
  • Full LED illumination

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