Apico’s Dylan Brown said: “Works Connection is a brand I’ve followed since the early days, seeing parts on AMA Factory Machinery over the decades proves the race-bred quality of the brand and its products. One of the standout products for me is the Pro Launch Device and how that one product revolutionised race starts in motocross racing. We’ll roll the whole Works Connection range out to our 600+ dealer network in the U.K. and riders will have a vast range of products to choose from”.

Eric Phipps: “We are incredibly pleased to add Apico Factory Racing as our latest Distributor for Works Connection products in the UK. After our initial meetings, we felt we were both on the same page and our business practices and ideas for the future lined up nicely. It’s always a pleasure to work with people who are as passionate about motocross as we are, and just as passionate about running a business. We are looking forward to working with Dylan and Anna and the Apico Factory Racing company while providing our WC products for the UK market.”

Renthal’s innovative, patent-pending twin split collar clamp design allows easy installation without sanding on knurled and non-knurled Handlebars. Tuff-End Tech end caps with premium and vibrant Renthal ‘R’ logos have been borrowed from our new Comfort Grip to enhance durability, appearance, and crash resistance. Renthal’s Simple Cam Alignment (SCA) feature ensures easy, precise, mistake-free logo and grip pattern alignment on initial installation.

Original Grips are £25.00 SRP, R Works Grips £29.50 SRP

The CUO was one of the main features of the 2024 FACTORY EDITIONs and a result of the bikes being raced in 2024 AMA Supercross and Motocross. Thanks to easy-to-install, highly durable hardware and the options contained through the free KTMConnect App, the CUO is the doorway to next-level riding.

The advantages are three-fold: simplistic engine management and suspension set-up, and full in depth analysis through the RIDER section of the KTMConnect App. The CUO is a two-part system mounted between the right fork leg and the GPS component on the redesigned front fender. Racers and users can now activate a series of wireless connectivity functions to fully customise their KTM for a variety of track conditions, and also dissect and improve their own on-track efforts.

When it comes to KTM SX-F motors, riders can opt for PRIME (toggling levels of Traction Control) or ADVANCED settings (engine braking, throttle response, traction control and launch control), as well as engaging the Quickshifter. There are also presets for specific terrain with SAND, GRAVEL, HARD PACK, DRY and WET parameters.

Selecting the SAG ASSISTANT or SUSPENSION SETTINGS tabs on KTMConnect gives recommendations and suggestions, allowing further personalisation based on weight and skill set, as well as the type of track or weather conditions.

RIDER* harnesses the potential of the CUO thanks to a beneficial alliance with analysis experts LitPro. RIDER not only breaks down the motorcycle’s data used lap-by-lap but also gives concise information on each session: in effect a ‘virtual coach’. Based around data collected from speed, acceleration, deceleration, average speed, g-force, air-time, jump height, gearing, RPM, throttle position, water temperature, traction control, maps switch mode and more, calculations are made to show a rider’s trajectory and analytics to perfect the ideal course and batter the chrono. After the moto, riders can also share their recordings and widen their community moto experience. Attach a heart rate monitor and RIDER goes even more in-depth.

Shave those lap-times, hone that technique and bask in the full-throttle prospects of the KTM SX-F family with the KTM Connectivity Unit Offroad add-on, available for £216.60. Available from February 2024 at Authorised KTM Dealers.

For more information on the Connectivity Unit Offroad (CUO) click HERE.

*An annual subscription to RIDER through KTMConnect is available for only £59.99 and sourced easily from Apple’s App store and Google Play.

The brand’s vision (Honor, Conquer, Invent) is derived from the founding principles established by the Fox family in the early years of the company, including a quote from the founder, Geoff Fox: “Change is the only constant.” In 2024, change comes in the form of the official introduction of the new logo mark, an evolution of the iconic Fox Head logo drawn in 1975. “While the logo has gone through many changes over the years, it’s never lost what it stands for – a family-values-based way of working, technical innovation, and passion for our sports and evolving them,” said Chad Hilton, VP of Brand, who stewarded the change across Fox Racing products and digital channels in 2023.

Fox Racing reaffirms the new Fox Head logo and evolution of branding through the launch of the 50^th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection at Anaheim 1, including the all-new V3 RS helmet, Instinct boots, Vue goggles, and 360 racewear. The collection also features a color palette crafted for both design evolution and nostalgic reminiscences of past styles through vibrant and bold race graphics.

While the first two rounds of Supercross signify a monumental milestone for the brand, Fox Racing has its sights set on future product introductions and innovations across all categories.

The 50^th Anniversary Limited Edition Collection will be available on www.foxracing.com, at participating Fox Racing dealers and channels globally. Follow @foxracingeurope on Instagram for the official release dates of each collection and exclusive information celebrating the brand’s 50^th anniversary.

Dylan Brown & Anna Eriksson, Apico Factory Racing. “Renthal is a brand we’ve aspired to distribute long before Anna & Myself took over the business in 2014. The brand is a worldwide success in off-road and we are honoured to have been chosen to distribute this in the U.K. Whilst there will be a small transitional period, we will soon have the full range of Renthal products available to our U.K. Dealer network.”

Rees Whittal-Williams, Managing Director, Renthal. “We are very excited to start working with Dylan, Anna and the Apico team to distribute our offroad products in the U.K. We have followed the Apico business for many years and we feel with their professionalism and enthusiasm for offroad motorcycles, they are going to be a great partner in ensuring our U.K. dealers get the service and support they require.”

WP Suspension has revealed the new XACT PRO 7548 Fork and the XACT PRO 8950 Shock for the Honda motocross range. For all the ambitious riders seeking to experience top-level performance at the racetrack, the new 2022 PRO COMPONENTS for Honda have been designed with the highest precision and premium materials.

 
The new XACT PRO 7548 Fork incorporates state-of-the-art technology to help you overcome your most demanding ride. Due to the installed WP CONE VALVE Technology and a wide variety of adjustment options, your machine is perfectly adapted to the rider’s needs. The WP CONE VALVE Technology guarantees a consistent damping performance with high breakthrough resistance after a strong hit. Combined with the WP CLOSED CARTRIDGE Technology, established in professional motorsport by the most successful racing teams in the world, the result is a unique riding experience with a significant increase in comfort without giving up direct feedback and dynamic manoeuvres.
Main features

• More confidence in your ride and increased comfort due to transparent damping characteristics
• Lightweight construction due to CNC-milled high-tech materials
• Extreme longevity due to the use of only high-quality materials
• All settings can be adjusted externally and flexibly
• No Loss-of-Damping but improved feedback with CONE VALVE TechnologyConstant damping performance due to CLOSED CARTRIDGE Technology

The XACT PRO 8950 Shock is focused on getting the maximum performance on the track and improving the physical relief of the rider, which helps with the reduction of fatigue symptoms. Thanks to WP SUPERTRAX Technology, the rear wheel is back in the dirt faster, ready to overcome any obstacle with more power, traction and control over the bike. Equipping the LINKED DAMPING SYSTEM is SUPERTRAX TECHNOLOGY to increase the control and comfort of the bike, and to dominate every section of the track. This is a shock for those riders who want to get the best out of the ride and improve on every lap at the racetrack.

Main features

• High-quality, friction-optimized components reduce maintenance requirements
• Improved acceleration due to significantly increased rear wheel grip and traction
• Extreme durability due to the use of high-tech materials
• The physical relief of the rider leads to a reduction of fatigue symptoms
• Handcrafted with premium materials
• Low and high-speed settings

 
The XACT PRO 7548 Fork, will be available in July (£2,756.66 retail price including VAT) with Article No.: AP13C102V403220
 The XACT PRO 8950 Shock, will be available in August (£1,793.66 retail price including VAT) with Article No.: AP13C402V411220
 These PRO COMPONENTS are available for the following motorcycles: Honda:  CRF250R MY2022, CRF450R MY2021, CRF450R MY2022
 
For more detailed information visit your nearest WP AUTHORIZED CENTER or go to – WP Suspension (wp-suspension.com)

The team will be using their products to champion their way to the top again for another season with Jeffrey Herlings leading the way. Superlite are consistently making new parts in line with the factory requirements which will be ready for production in the 2022 factory bike and the dealer showrooms in 2023, starting with the Factory edition 22.5 editions.

Superlite can provide kits that collaborates seamlessly with the rider by engineering to the highest standards with the finest processes and materials available. The Superlite team have worked with the organisation for preseason testing they are incredibly happy with the quality of the products.

The KTM factory racing offroad engine department will be supplying all their factory power units exclusively with Superlite hardware for 2022 and beyond, these will be supplied to KTM, Husqvarna and GasGas Offroad factory teams.

Superlite Titanium Managing director Rob Walters has said ‘We are thrilled to have Red Bull KTM Factory racing motocross team on board for the 2022 season. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Factory KTM.’

Superlite Titanium products can be purchased here – www.superlitetitanium.com 

The Dunlop D952, a tyre designed for recreational off-road use, has received ECE R75 certification. This means it can be used legally on the road as well as on tracks, saving riders the expense and resources associated with transporting specialist equipment.

The new categorisation has been granted to four of the six sizes within the D952 range and is available from April 2021. The road-legal specifications of this hardy tyre are 110/90-18 61M, 110/90-19 62M, 120/90-18 65M and 80/100-21 51M.

Designed to work across a wide variety of terrain, the D952 is based on a high-durability construction that promotes long wear and supreme traction. Its pattern is derived from the popular D752, while the addition of road legality further highlights its status as a perfect tyre for off-road leisure use.

Another significant development within Dunlop’s extensive off-road range is the application of M+S (mud and snow) marking to all three sizes of the D908 RR enduro tyre.This means that Dunlop’s road-legal dual-sport/desert pattern can now be fitted to bikes with a higher top speed than the tyre’s speed rating, opening it up to an even wider range of machinery.

Recent off-road enduro bikes such as the Honda CRF 1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports, Yamaha Tenere 700 and several KTM models ranging from the 250 EXC all the way up to the 1290 Super Adventure R can be equipped with Dunlop’s D908 RR in its updated M+S form.

The Husqvarna 701 Enduro, BMW G450X and SWM RS650R are also covered, along with the PR7 Adventure 650 from AJP and the EC 450 Raid from GasGas.

The exceptional durability of D908 RR, stemming from its rally-raid competition roots, provides unbeatable performance on the toughest riding surfaces including sand, rocks and hard ground.

Dmitri Talboom, Product Manager Dunlop Motorcycle EMEA: “Off-road is a key arm of Dunlop’s motorcycle division and we are proud to continue developing our products in this field to meet the needs of the modern rider. The ECE R75 certification for D952 is a game-changer for enthusiasts who can now ride to their favourite tracks and get going right away without changing tyres. Furthermore, the M+S marking for D908 RR is important for introducing a new range of machinery to this pattern’s rally-raid attributes.”

The Air Fork enables any adjustment of the air pressure directly at the AER fork leg for even big changes in riding dynamics on the trail or deep in the middle of nowhere. The fine tuning is performed by using easy and quickly accessible adjusters for compression and rebound. Developed and proven in professional enduro sports, the XPLOR PRO 7448 Air Fork shines with WP CONE VALVE Technology and WP CLOSED CARTRIDGE design, which not only leads to unique response at high speeds, but also guarantees a constant damping performance with high resistance after strong impacts.

The XPLOR PRO 7448 Air Fork is available now for £2,756.66.

The XPLOR PRO 7448 Air Fork will be available for the following motorcycles:

KTM: EXC (150, 250, 300); EXC-F (250, 350, 450, 500). From 2017-
Husqvarna: TE (150, 250, 300); FE (250, 350, 450, 501). From 2017-
GASGAS: EC (250, 300); EC-F (250, 350); 2021

For more detailed information visit your nearest WP AUTHORIZED CENTER or go to www.wp-suspension.com