MA Product design students at the Birmingham Institute of Art & Design have produced a collection of prototype accessories. Students have drawn inspiration from the Triumph Bonneville T100. The collection of 18 alternative lifestyle „accessories”were judged by a team from Triumph. Following their deliberations the judges chose British student, Nick Orme’s, ‘Corkscrew’, incorporating a brake lever assembly, as the winning prototype design awarding him a placement at Triumph. Read the full article »

German fashion house Hugo Boss has teamed up with Portuguese helmet manufacturer Nexx to present the BOSS helmet collection. The helmets will be available from March in five colors: Vintage White, Blue Eclipse, Dark Grey, Bitter Chocolate, and Black Satin. Using the best materials and a high standard of craftsmanship, the BOSS Black Menswear collection was developed to meet the genuine lifestyle of urban men who seek the perfect unison between safety, function and contemporary design. The Hugo Boss helmets carry a price tag of €299. Read the full article »

Old British wheel manufacturer Dymag bounces back. In January 2010, CSA International Ltd acquired the assets of Dymag Racing UK Limited from the liquidator, and with the help of Dymag engineers and experts is bringing the Dymag brand back to market, with an initial focus on motorcycle wheels. The first wheels are now back in production in a range of standard and custom sizes. Read the full article »

Cobra Engineering announced the release of its new accessory line for Honda VT1300 Sabre, Stateline and Interstate models. The Speedster exhaust system increase horsepower while lowering the sound level. Besides, riders can purchase the PowrFlo Air Intake System which features unique design, aluminium cover, seals, backing plate and mounting hardware to make for an easy installation. Read the full article »

Kawasaki UK announced today the latest items of the 2011 Kawasaki genuine accessory sports clothing range. The new items will be available from any Kawasaki road bike dealer and covers both practical and fashionable elements. “Kawasaki dealers understand that our brand creates real enthusiasm and loyalty. Their relationship is with a consumer that demands the very best in terms of not just their motorcycle but also the clothing to go with it,” – said Tim Holden, Clothing and Accessory coordinator. Read the full article »

In January 2011, Michelin will bring to market two new motorcycle tyres designed for road use. The new Pilot Road 3 range will target users of sport touring bikes while a new version of the Power Pure sports tyre will be added to the current lineup. Spearheading the sport touring lineup, the Pilot Road 3 was designed to deliver superior grip in all conditions of use as well as outstanding total mileage. The tyre reflects Michelin’s across-the-board R&D strategy of improving individual tyre performance characteristics without sacrificing others. Read the full article »

With the winter weather settling in, now is the perfect time to look at purchasing some motorcycle accessories. Z1R Helmets introduced two new helmets, the Phantom Monsoon & Solids. The Phantom line of helmets is available in a variety of colors and graphics, but one that stands out is the Phantom Monsoon. The Phantom Monsoon combines a unique and stylish graphic with all the comfort and safety features demanded from a quality helmet. Read the full article »

Akrapovic announced a new racing exhaust sytem for the Kawasaki Z1000 / Z1000 SX. The system is designed for riders who demand maximum performance from their motorcycle and is almost 10 kg lighter than the stock exhaust. The pipe features hi-tech materials, such as titanium or carbon-fiber mufflers. The system is not street legal and is designed for racing purpose. The power increase with the Akrapovic system is substantial, and can be seen from 5000 rpm right to the top of the range. Read the full article »

German helmet maker Schuberth GmbH has announced last September that they will return to the U.S. market during 2011. The first helmet that will be available in North America is the award-winning C3, which made its debut in the European market back in 2008. The DOT-approved helmet features fiberglass composite shell, Bluetooth Communication System, and dual-density EPS liner, which means the foam is softer at the top and harder on the sides. Read the full article »

Harley-Davidson announced a new customization program for 2011. With the H-D1 program Harley is targeting customers that like to stand out from the crowd. The program starts 4th February, but the manufacturer already released a teaser video. Customers will be able to design their custom motorcycles through Harley’s special website, and when they need help, customization experts will be available to help advise on customization ideas. Read the full article »