Gear Up For Adventure
MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES FOR THE INTREPID MOTORCYCLIST
If you’re a fan of roaring engines, winding trails, and the rush of the wind on your face, you’re in for an exceptional treat. As riders who value both performance and style, we know you’ll appreciate our specially curated selection of top-tier motorcycle gear designed to elevate your offroad experiences. In this edition, we’re turning the spotlight on the dynamic Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally and the resilient Honda XL750 Transalp. These magnificent beasts are the epitome of power, reliability, and sophisticated engineering.
But what’s a top-notch ride without equally exceptional gear? We’ve selected an assortment of premium accessories tailored specifically for these big trail bikes, aiming to enhance your ride, ensure your safety, and keep you traveling in style. So strap in, because we’re about to embark on an exhilarating journey through an adventurer’s essential kit – from wheels that grip like a hawk’s talon to navigational systems that won’t let you down when the road does. Let’s gear up for adventure!
PIRELLI SCORPION™ TRAIL II
The Pirelli Scorpion Trail II Wheel takes center stage when it comes to balancing off-road ruggedness with on-road agility. This tire is tailored specifically for the new breed of adventuretouring and Enduro street motorcycles like the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally and the Honda XL750 Transalp.
With its innovative tread pattern, the Scorpion Trail II combines the best of sport-touring and dirt-road features for superior performance. It’s sporty on tarmac, offering excellent stability and handling, even under full load, thanks to its 0° steel belt technology. Off-road, it shows its true adventurous spirit, skillfully tackling unsurfaced routes with surprising ease.
The Scorpion Trail II’s high-performing compound, fused with the latest generation components, ensures maximum traction in all weather conditions. It boasts an impressive balance between performance and mileage, making it an ideal choice for riders seeking long journeys and light off-road excursions. It’s not just a tire – it’s your trusted companion for the adventure of a lifetime.
SW Motech TRAX ADV Aluminum Case System
Crafted specifically for the Ducati Multistrada V4, this system is built on bike-specific PRO side carriers for seamless integration and superior durability. The cases themselves are made from 1.5mm-thick welded aluminum, embossed for added rigidity, ensuring they can withstand the most demanding road conditions.
Functionality is at the forefront of the TRAX ADV’s design. Completely removable lids with anodized aluminum handles and quick-release fasteners provide easy loading and unloading of your luggage. The beveled side edge offers higher ground clearance when cornering, preserving the system from unnecessary contact with the terrain.
Moreover, the TRAX ADV system prides itself on its water and dust resistance, maintaining your belongings secure and dry, irrespective of the weather or the dustiness of the trails.
Perfectly attuned to the shape and exhaust system of the Ducati Multistrada V4, the size and design of the cases and carrier provide a harmonious, uncompromising package. Whether you’re planning a short haul, road trip, or an off-road adventure, the premium aluminum cases, are poised to excel in any challenge thrown their way.
SW Motech AERO ABS Side Case System
Constructed from heavy-duty ABS plastic, the AERO ABS side cases offer an excellent storage-to-weight ratio. Each case provides 25 liters of storage space, with a lightweight profile of only 1.8kg. Coupled with the removable SW-MOTECH side carriers, they form the ideal storage solution for riders who don’t want to compromise on performance or style.
The side carriers, built from robust steel and finished with a sleek black powder coating, are designed to hug the contours of your bike. The patented QUICK-LOCK system ensures speedy attachment and removal of the carriers. A quarter turn at the attachment points is all it takes for the carriers to be fully detached, leaving only discreet mounting tabs on the bike.
SW Motech EVO Fog Light Set Universal
Ensuring visibility in unfavorable conditions, the SW Motech EVO Fog Light Kit is an essential addition to your adventure biking gear. This comprehensive kit contains all components necessary for a secure mounting of the EVO fog lights on the crash bar, accommodating various pipe diameters with versatile crash bar clamps.
Developed in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturer, the EVO Fog Lights demonstrate an impeccable blend of innovation and quality. Their broad light scatter significantly enhances visibility in fog or poor weather, providing an added safety factor in challenging road conditions.
SW Motech Centerstand
Constructed from robust steel, this lightweight centerstand is designed to provide optimal ground clearance and leverage, making it easy to jack up your motorcycle. Its bike-specific design ensures easy mounting and high cornering clearance, adding to the practicality of the product.
The stand’s design allows your bike to stand securely even when heavily laden with luggage or during maintenance procedures. It also aids in relieving your tires during the long winter months, preventing unnecessary strain.
Coated with a corrosion-resistant powder, and pre-treated with sandblasting, the centerstand is not only durable but also sleek in appearance. Weighing in at just approximately 2.7 kg (5.8 lb), it provides stability without adding significant weight to your ride.
SW Motech Crash Bar
Constructed from robust steel with a 22mm pipe diameter, this crash bar offers a high level of protection for vital components such as the tank and fairing.
The crash bar is finished with a weather and corrosion-resistant powder coating in black, ensuring durability and longevity, even in challenging weather conditions. This surface finishing is completed at SW-MOTECH’s state-of-the-art facility in Brünn, Czech Republic, guaranteeing quality and precision.
Model-specific development ensures that the crash bar fits perfectly with the lines of the Ducati Multistrada V4 or the Honda XL750 Transalp, not just providing protection but enhancing the aesthetic of the motorcycle. Despite its robust construction, the crash bar maintains optimal cornering clearance and lean angle, thanks to its design, which aligns seamlessly with the bike’s peg length.
Installation is made simple, as the crash bar attaches to the bike’s original mounting points, ensuring a secure fit. Weighing in at approximately 6.4 kg (14.1 lb), the crash bar offers substantial protection without significantly adding to the bike’s weight.
Trail Tech Voyager Pro Navigation System
The Trail Tech Voyager Pro Navigation System represents the epitome of connected riding, the advanced evolution of Trail Tech’s widely appreciated off-road GPS technology. Equipped with innovative features, the Voyager Pro is more than just a GPS; it’s an essential tool for modern riders.
At the heart of the Voyager Pro’s capabilities is the Buddy Tracking function, which allows riders to view their ride group on a map without needing cellular service, ensuring you stay connected even in remote locations. This unique feature takes group rides and safety to a whole new level.
The Voyager Pro comes with a 4” color touchscreen that provides easy access to a variety of functions. From dashboard gauges displaying speed, temperature, distance, elevation, and voltage to an animated tachometer bar graph showing current speed and trip distance, the Voyager Pro has your informational needs covered.
With the Voyager Pro, navigation becomes a breeze, thanks to its color maps with topographic and hill-shading features. It supports tracks, routes, waypoints, and allows riders to plan and record entire trail systems, optimizing your off-road experience.
Bluetooth connectivity enables seamless interaction with your phone or other media devices. You can control volume, song playback, call dialing, call history, and messaging features with ease. Plus, it’s compatible with various Bluetooth headphones and headsets like Lexin, Cardo, and Sena.
The Voyager Pro offers customization options through its user screen, allowing riders to choose up to six gauge readouts from a plethora of options. Moreover, its stopwatch feature allows you to time your laps effortlessly, adding a competitive edge to your rides.
The Trail Tech Voyager Pro Navigation System is an amalgamation of innovative technology and user-friendly design, making it an ideal companion for the adventureseeking rider. With the Voyager Pro, your ride is not just about the destination; it’s about the journey and the experiences you share along the way. Trail
Trail Tech Portable Air Compressor
Compact, smart, and highly reliable, this handheld device powered by a high-capacity 5000mAh Lithium-Ion battery is a game-changer for off-road riders and beyond.
The Portable Air Compressor stands out with its digitally adjustable pressure setting that ranges from 2psi up to 150psi, ensuring precise inflation for various tire types. Furthermore, it offers accurate pressure sensing, ensuring your tires are always optimally inflated. The compressor also comes with a USB-A output, making it possible to charge devices on the go, a critical feature for backcountry adventures.
The compressor is more than just smart; it’s rugged. With a tough aluminum housing and an internally threaded air hose connection, it’s built to withstand harsh conditions. It’s also user-friendly with large glove-friendly buttons and an optional hard-sided carrying case. Weighing just 1.1 lbs and designed with a sleek, highly packable form, it won’t weigh you down on your adventures.
An indispensable tool for any ride, the Trail Tech Portable Air Compressor is a multifunctional device that serves not just motorcyclists but also the automotive, ATV, UTV, mountain biking, and sports equipment communities. With an impressive two-year warranty and designed to enhance your off-road experiences, the Portable Air Compressor proves its value with every use.
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From wheels that grip like a hawk’s talon to navigational systems that won’t let you down when the road does. Let’s gear up for adventure!
LOCMAN Ducati Watch Pro
A stunning piece born from the partnership between LOCMAN and Ducati, exhibits the exemplary “Made in Italy” design, technology, and engineering. This timepiece is an epitome of innovation, style, and powerful functionality, reflecting the underlying philosophy shared by both brands.
Inspired by the racing tradition, the LOCMAN Ducati Watch Pro is part of the fourth generation of Locman-Ducati watches that includes the Automatic Time Only, the Quartz Chronograph, and the Automatic Chronograph models. Unconventional enthusiasts of both LOCMAN and Ducati will find this collection appealing.
Designed by the Centro Stile Ducati and developed by Locman, this watch features an essential, sporty, and refined design, mirroring the traits found in every Ducati. Its creative concept is further enhanced by the use of high-quality materials and refined finishes, providing contrasting colors and textures for a truly unique look.
The LOCMAN Ducati Watch Pro is characterized by an Automatic Chronograph Swiss Made Movement. The case is crafted from stainless steel and titanium, embodying durability and elegance. The timepiece also offers a see-through case back, allowing a glimpse into its intricate workings.
The watch is water-resistant up to 10 ATM, ensuring it can withstand the rigors of outdoor lifestyles. As a limited-edition piece, the LOCMAN Ducati Watch Pro is an exquisite addition to any watch enthusiast’s collection, embodying the spirit and style of the Ducati brand.
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A stunning piece born from the partnership between LOCMAN and Ducati
BRISTON Clubmaster Outdoor
A splendid new entrant in the Clubmaster collection from BRISTON, this timepiece is a distinctive blend of style, sports, and sophistication, specifically crafted for those who seek the thrill of urban adventures and outdoor pursuits. Embracing the art of “camouflage,” the watch is a testament to BRISTON’s capacity to innovate and entice both city dwellers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Available in six distinct versions, the Clubmaster Outdoor collection is a robust offering. Three versions feature an artful blend of matte grey or tortoise shell cellulose acetate, and varying shades of green. Enhanced by black matte, gunmetal, or khaki PVD treatments, these variants exude a distinctive character. The other three stainless steel versions illustrate BRISTON’s superior watchmaking expertise, adorned with brushed and matte finishes that highlight the raw appeal of the case while eliminating any imperfections.
Maintaining the quintessential square-cambered shape of the Clubmaster line, this model boasts a sturdy 44mm case, shock resistant and water resistant up to 100 meters. It is easily recognizable by its rotating steel bezel equipped with a minute track.
The dial houses chronographs with an inner ring showcasing a tachymeter scale, reinforcing the watch’s sporty allure. Ensuring visibility in all conditions, the double-layer dials feature indexes, numerals, and hand inserts adorned with bright natural Superluminova®. Trendsetters will appreciate the steel versions showcasing black, navy blue, or military green dials, each with a matte finish, embodying perfect color harmony and subtle control.
The BRISTON Clubmaster Outdoor watch comes with interchangeable straps made of elastic nylon parachute material. Not only are they practical and water-resistant, but they also fit perfectly on the wrist. Echoing the modern and sporty spirit of the collection, the straps contribute to the overall charm of this unique timepiece.
As the latest offering from BRISTON, the Clubmaster Outdoor is a superb addition to any watch aficionado’s collection, encapsulating the brand’s commitment to superior design, craftsmanship, and innovation.style of the Ducati brand.
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Embracing the art of “camouflage,” the watch is a testament to BRISTON’s capacity to innovate and entice both city dwellers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Goggles Explorer V2
Updated in structure and design, these goggles feature a transparent lens, fixed by an innovative Lens Lock System with four locking pins, providing an excellent field of vision for flawless navigation.
To enhance comfort, the goggles come with silicone inserts inside the elastic to ensure a perfect fit with corresponding Explorer and Tour V4 helmets without a visor. Moreover, the three-layer open-cell foam face padding with fleece fabric significantly improves moisture absorption and fit.
A useful addition to these goggles is the included microfiber bag, making storage and transportation more convenient. Overall, the Goggles Explorer V2 are a must-have accessory for enduro enthusiasts, designed to conquer unexplored terrains with optimal vision and comfort.
Ducati Touring-Adventure Boots All Terrain
Certified according to current CE protection standards, the All Terrain boots are perfectly tailored for both on-road and offroad conditions, including soft, wet, and muddy terrains. The boots feature a combination upper made of full grain leather and suede, integrated with lined pleats for enhanced comfort.
Equipped with the waterproof and highly breathable eVent® membrane, these boots ensure your feet stay dry and comfortable, even in challenging conditions. The closure system boasts adjustable, interchangeable aluminum levers for a customizable and secure fit.
The boots also come with a rubber sole specifically designed to provide maximum grip on the pegs, making them ideal for varied terrain types. Collaboratively designed with TCX, these boots are your perfect partner for any terrain adventure.
Scrambler Overland C-3 Fabric Gloves
The Overland C-3 gloves are designed for maximum protection and comfort, meeting the most recent European CE safety regulations. Made of stretch fabric and microfiber, they feature thermoformed polyurethane protections on the knuckles for added safety. These gloves offer an adjustable Velcro™ closure for a customized fit. The black/gray color scheme features Scrambler Ducati siliconized customizations on the back, delivering a distinctive and informal style without compromising on quality and safety.
Atacama C2 Fabric Touring Suit
The Atacama C2 Fabric Touring Suit, a collaboration of Aldo Drudi, Spidi, and Ducati’s test riders, offers a versatile solution for all-season biking adventures. This ensemble features three modular layers in both jacket and trousers: a thermal lining, an H2Out® waterproof membrane, and an outer layer. These can be mixed and matched to adapt to various weather conditions.
The jacket includes detachable sleeves, extensive ventilation, multiple fit adjusters, and large pockets for utility. The trousers complement the jacket with similarly high levels of comfort and practicality, offering ventilation, fit adjusters, and stretch fabric inserts. Both the jacket and trousers come equipped with CE certified high-performance protectors for added safety.
The detachable sleeves, reclosable shoulder protector compartment, and the connector zip for the matching trousers combine the jacket and trousers into a complete touring suit, providing an ideal blend of performance, style, and safety for any adventure.
In the world of motorcycling, experiencing the ride is only part of the journey. Having the right gear and accessories can greatly enhance your ride, making it safer, more enjoyable, and more comfortable. With this exciting lineup of premium products, from the latest motorcycle accessories to high-quality gear, every rider is sure to find something that will suit their needs and amplify their riding experience. So we encourage every rider to explore these products, experience the innovative technology, superior comfort, and high-grade safety features firsthand. There’s a world of adventures out there waiting for you – make every ride unforgettable.
Photos: Pirelli Media, SW Motech Media, Trail tech Media, LOCMAN Media, BRISTON Media, DUCATI Media – Words: Pablo Ferrero
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