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Pulse & Raptor jackets
Cramster’s 2009 range of jackets includes two new additions: Pulse and Raptor. Both these jackets are constructed using Cordura material and come with protective padding. Some designs are made to look similar to the jackets worn by A. C. Fariyas and his group in the acclaimed Pulsar Mania advert. For more details, visit their website.

KBC FFR
The FFR range from KBC is their solution for customers looking to invest in a modular flip face helmet. It employs the company’s patented MagCam mechanism for its flip face operation. This is essentially a protective metal latching system which prevents the helmet from opening up in a crash scenario. Like other helmets in the KBC range, the FFR fits all the safety regulations like DOT, ECE and Snell.

TBR M2 V.A.L.E Slip-on / Full system
The Honda CBR1000RR and Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa are already here and their performance accessories are on the way. One of the first in the line of serious upgrades is the new M2 slip-on canister / full system from Two Brothers Racing. The canister is constructed using three choices of materials like carbonfibre, aluminium or titanium. The system as a whole claims to produce up to 2PS more than the stock Fireblade and can reduce the bike’s weight by up to 4 kilos. On the ‘Busa, power is augmented by as much as 4PS while weight is slashed by almost 10 kilos. Refer to the contact information for further details, pricing and availability

Sparx S07
Remember the helmet full of skulls that our BI journo Rohit Paradkar’s been wearing for most photo shoots? The same shell will now don new graphics for 2009. These include simple designs ranging from solid colour combos to whacky graffiti art to suit your taste. Priced a tad above the other brands available in market, the Sparx range boasts of DOT and ECE safety standards compatibility with the KBC brand backing it up.

Canon EOS 500D
The new Canon DSLR camera features a 15.1 MP CMOS sensor with the ability to record video in full HD along with those crisp and sharp images high resolution images. Who needs a handycam and a camera when you can tag along this baby. This new gizmo sets you back by Rs 50,000

Alpinestars Paddock
A part of Astar’s Nero collection, the Paddock leather jacket for the fairer sex is the latest style statement in biking sisterhood. The jacket’s classic styling and contemporary finishing highlights its urban culture couture. It also incorporates lightweight safety padding in the shoulder and elbow sections to provide impact protection.

Sidi B2 Boots
Sidi’s base line race boots are now available in the country. The boots combine the trademark safety elements of the Sidi range but are priced economically courtesy a less radical design. With a variety of colours to choose from, safety and comfort at its best, an Italian design and a well known brand in the world of motorsports, the B2 are one of the best entry level boots money can buy.

Alpinestars Stella Octane
Here’s one suit that needs to be in the kitty of female bikers who look up to Alisha Abdullah and want to get their knees scraping on the racetrack. The Octane two-piece suit is designed to suit the female body form and is constructed using high grain leather for optimum protection. The two-piece assembly means that you can use just the jacket during your regular bike rides too.

Sidi Streetburner
Made from top grain leather, the Streetburner shoes from Sidi are what every fashion freak biker would want to wear each day. Designed for regular use, these shoes incorporate some of the necessary safety elements from Sidi’s race boots and at the same time they are comfortable enough for city commutes. In spite of being street shoes, the Streetburners come with toe sliders if you decide to scrape your toes while turning at intersections.

Ed Hardy Helmets
Top fashion designer Christian Audigier’s latest designs use imagery from tattoo god Ed Hardy’s collection. However, the designer has gone a step ahead from apparels and for a change has included helmets as a part of his 2009 line-up. The base shell choice for these designs comes in the form of the VR-2R helmet model from KBC. The helmets featured here are the Pirates and the Tiger models in white and black base colours respectively. For further details on pricing and availability, check out the website.

Marushin Helmets
Marushin, the parent manufacturer of Daijya helmets, has arrived in India with a huge range of their exclusive helmets for the enthusiast bikers. The 2009 range of Marushin helmets includes the RS-1 Carbon helmet which weighs just over a kilo and also ensures high safety standards. With other helmets in exciting graphics and eye-catching colours, you are definitely going to be the best looking biker around with utmost safety for your head with these Marushins. For more details and options for Marushin Helmets, log onto the website mentioned above.

Joe rocket big bang jacket
A timeless racer styling with a bold logo and design accents make for one killer looking jacket. The Joe Rocket Big Bang jacket has heavy duty Hitena® nylon outer fabric with CE rated protectors for the shoulders and elbows. The jacket has a removable insulated vest liner, a variable flow™ ventilation system and is priced at Rs 10,000.

HARLEY DAVIDSON EYE GLASSES
Harley-Davidson’s official eyewear is now in India. Their Low Rider range of sunglasses weigh just 27 grams and are available in various shades for the frame and lens with the H-D name engraved on them. H-D sunglasses have a scratch and impact resistant lens with a hard coat and a sturdy built glass. 99.9 percent UV resistant, they are currently being sold through ebay India for Rs 2,799.

Joe rocket speedmaster and sonic boot
The Speedmaster boots were developed with the input of Joe Rocket’s factory riders with the goal of creating the ultimate professional race boot. These have a leather construction with injection molded protectors on the heel, shin, calf and ankle areas. The Sonic boots, on the other hand, are for the sole purpose of touring and utilize an adjustable ankle strap and a reinforced padded shin flap with hook and loop fastener for convenience. They are 100 percent waterproof and breathable with a DRY-TECH moisture wicking interior for all day comfort. The Speedmaster boots are available for Rs 15,000 and the Sonic boots are priced at Rs 8,500

Fastrack eye wear
The new range of Fastrack shades compliment both half face as well as full face helmets. Available in various designs and colours, Fastrack’s range of sunglasses start from Rs 895 and go upto Rs 2,295. The products featured here are for Rs 1,595 each.

Cramster touring boots
Water resistant with a non-absorbing outer shell, Cramster touring boots are made from PVC based heavy duty synthetic leather. They also have a torsion cup for ankle bone protection. Other features include padded shin protection, toe shift protection strips, toe and calf sliders and anti allergic inner lining. Priced at Rs 4,800 the boots are available in one colour only and are suitable for street riding and touring.

Joe rocket ufo and lucky jackets
Joe Rocket’s UFO jacket combines bold racer styling and breezy free-air poly/mesh shell with all the obligatory impact protection. The Lucky jacket, on the other hand, has a Vegas themed graphic treatment adding to the allure of its stylish yet practical appeal. Aside from the typical assortment of impact protectors and comfort features, it also has something hiding up its sleeves. The Rocktex 600 outer shell has zip off sleeves to reveal mesh lower sleeves for summer riding. The jackets are priced at Rs 11,000 and Rs 7,500 respectively.

Cramster velocity riding pants
Specially designed for Indian weather conditions, Cramster Velocity riding pants feature an outer shell made of MaxTex Cordura while the inner shell has a perforated breathing liner. The pants are waterproof with CE approved armour for the knees and foam padding for the hip area. They are available in one colour only and are priced at Rs 4,300.

Joe rocket speedmaster 7.0 and gpx 2.0 gloves
Speedmaster gloves are the brainchild of Joe Rocket’s factory riders. It has molded knuckle, finger and thumb protectors with high density padding for fingers, cuffs and wrists. The GPX series are professional racing gloves with a drum dyed leather construction and high end pittards ceramix infused leather armour tan for the palm. They are priced at Rs 9,000 and Rs 6,500 respectively.

Alpinestars Vector Leather Jacket
The Astars Vector jacket is constructed using MotoGP technology. The 1.2-1.4mm full grain leather has a soft finish with good abrasion resistance. The shoulder features MotoGP inspired cup protectors. The multiple stitched main seams provide the greatest tear resistance and Kevlar stretch panels maximize flexibility. The ventilated hump is aerodynamically designed just like a MotoGP racing suit. It also features a chest pad with PE protectors and removable CE certified protectors with a back pocket that holds a removable back protector. This jacket retails at Rs 29,499

Alpinestars Aero Tank Bag
The Aero tank bag has a capacity of 30 litres when expanded and 20 litres when closed. It features a transparent pouch for a map. The lower portion of the bag and the magnets are removable. There are built-in rain protects and the internal area has organizer pockets and a sleeve to hold a 15-inch computer. It features a strapping harness that can be used with plastic or aluminum fuel tanks. It also has straps that can transform the tank bag into a backpack. This bag is priced at Rs 9,999.

Alpinestars Vader Backpack
The Vador backpack from Alpinestars is constructed to give you loads of carrying capacity. It has a 100 percent nylon/polyester construction engineered for carrying stationeries. It also features side pockets with sub-divided storage areas and a top pocket for sunglasses and portable electronic devices and a sleeve for a laptop. The total volume of the backpack is a good 26.5 litres and the price tag reads Rs 5,999.

Alpinestars Sniper Air Flow Textile Jacket
This lightweight summer jacket is constructed using 600 Denier polyester fabric with non water absorbing and abrasion resistant mesh panels. Astars has provided soft CE certified protectors in the shoulders and elbows and a pocket for an optional back protector. The PE protector in the chest can be upgraded to Astars bionic chest guard. The internal area has a lightweight mesh construction. The jacket with an adjustable waist and two external pockets is priced at Rs 10,499.