Clothing, boots, gloves – BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of equipment for bikers – DoubleR suit (new color)

BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of motorcycle equipment

Clothing, boots, gloves - BMW wants to develop its image as a manufacturer of equipment for bikers - DoubleR suit (new color)

Thanks to the S1000RR and F800R, the image of BMW Motorrad is no longer limited to the single Flat Twin fitted to big and expensive road cars. The Bavarian brand now wants to highlight its “ Ride ” collection of motorcycle equipment… Presentations.

DoubleR suit (new color)

Trackers will lean more towards the DoubleR leather suit. Already available in Behème colors last year, this combi ‘is available in 2012 in a new black, white and red variant, in accordance with the new colors of the S1000RR.

It remains cut in kangaroo leather and therefore benefits from the same advantages as the blue, white and red version: it "Weighs some 20% less than a comparable cowhide leather suit while being stronger and, thanks to a thickness of just 1.0mm, more comfortable to wear – without sacrificing abrasion resistance", promise our" first "cousins ​​from across the Rhine.

As for the TFL Cool finish, it would "reflect about 80% of sunlight", thus limiting overheating under the dodger of the pre-grid … Once in full action, however, the pilot benefits, thanks to the perforated surfaces, from ventilation"perfect on the chest, back and arms". Supplied as standard with the DoubleR, a windproof vest can slip under the wetsuit in case of cold snap.

Protection level, this wetsuit is also full: non-removable NP reinforcements "of the latest generation", are integrated at the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees."The shoulders and elbows are further protected by stainless steel sliders injected into a synthetic material, while at the knees, the set includes interchangeable hard synthetic sliders", specifies BMW.

On the other hand, "the removable back pad 3, which stands out for its maximum cushioning capacity, is particularly long and thus offers full protection of the spine", Finally, "a cushioning material integrated in the collarbones completes the safety concept"

  • Sizes: 46 to 56, 98 to 110

  • Windproof vest: S to XXL

  • Price: 1690 €

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