Month: May 2014

New Vespa GTS ABS
NEW VESPA GTS AND GTS SUPER

The technological advancement of the new Vespa GTS is spectacular – the largest and most powerful member of the Vespa family – which sets new standards in safety and electronic riding support equipment:
- New front ESS suspension
- 2-channel ABS braking system
- ASR traction control
- Vespa Multimedia Platform to connect your smartphone to your Vespa
Created in 2003 with the arrival of the Vespa GT125 and 200, the family of large Vespas then evolved beginning in 2005 with the arrival of the GTS version and engine capacities up to 300 cc.

The large, convenient, comfortable, extraordinarily protective Vespa GTS combines its elegantly urban and city spirit with the travel and tourism vocation which large Vespas have always embodied. From the GS in 1955 to the PX 200 in 1978, touching on the Vespa Rally in 1968, the largest Vespas have always combined excellent performance and comfort, even on the longest and most demanding routes.

Now the Vespa GTS is new and improved with the adoption of the most advanced technological electronic riding support systems.

Vespa therefore reaffirms its technological cutting-edge which has always marked its past and introduces one of the most modern, advanced and safest vehicles in the world.

The sportiest Vespa range ever evolves, achieving new standards in safety, technology, comfort and painstakingly detailed finishings. The large body version of Vespa, the timeless two-wheeled icon which has for some time now been the undisputed ambassador of Italian design to the world, now has a new and more spacious helmet compartment, a more comfortable saddle and a latest generation instrument cluster.

For the first time on the Vespa GTS the sophisticated Multimedia Platform is available that allows a smartphone to be connected to the on board electronic system, transforming it into a multi-functional tool, an real and sophisticated computer capable of simultaneously displaying information such as speedometer and tachometer data, but also engine power and torque, longitudinal acceleration, instant and average fuel consumption, average speed, battery voltage and much more. Using the smartphone connected to the Vespa Multimedia Platform you can also view maps and routes, as well as identifying points of interest such as petrol stations and service centres. The tyre condition monitoring feature (available only for the ABS/ASR versions) takes synergistic advantage of the vehicle and smartphone sensors to monitor tyre wear and inflation, immediately alerting the rider of any potentially critical situations. The general analysis feature monitors vehicle condition.

The Vespa style.

The Vespa GTS evolution follows the trend of tradition, maintaining that magical balance between sporty and modern lines for the body, made strictly in steel, and references to Vespa tradition, capable of earning the approval of a truly transversal and varied public anywhere in the world. The new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range maintains those characteristic distinctive large body Vespa traits but also has several important aesthetic updates established by the Piaggio Group Style Centre, the workroom located in the historic Pontedera plant where Vespa shapes have always been conceived, including the prestigious Vespa 946, the elegant Vespa Primavera and the youthful Vespa Sprint. The new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range benefits precisely from the study and research conducted on latest generation Vespas, introducing highly prestigious stylistic innovations.

Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super earn a new “tie” on the front shield with a more modern design, in harmony with the one on the recent Vespa Primavera, front and rear turn indicators characterised by new clear plastics and a brand new rear light assembly elegantly adorned by a chromium frame which recalls the finish of the crest on the front mudguard and, on the Vespa GTS, the chromium of the ultra-convenient luggage rack, explicitly reminiscent of the sixties era Vespas. In addition to a dedicated range of colours, the Vespa GTS Super has various specific details such as five-spoke wheel rims with new black finishing, a different moulding on the front mudguard, the different style “tie” on the shield and of course the traditional red front suspension spring. For both Vespa GTS versions the footboard central tunnel cover is new, enriched by the Vespa logo. The visual flow of the modern and decisive lines of the cowls, the round and sloping front headlight, the fold-out passenger footrests are characteristics which remain intact on the new GTS Vespa range, making it unique, as always.

Legendary comfort.

Its perfect ergonomics and natural seating have always contributed to making every Vespa comfortable, pleasant to ride and accessible to all. The new saddle on the Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super provides superior comfort thanks to the new padding and different covering. The Vespa GTS Super saddle also provides a white line finishing that runs along the edge, another feature which is clearly reminiscent of the traditional Vespa sporty saddles.

The helmet compartment has been entirely redesigned to take maximum advantage of the available space, now able to hold two demi-jet Vespa helmets and more. To further increase the cargo capacity in the new Vespa GTS and GTS Super range there is a compartment in the leg shield back plate, ideal for keeping smaller objects handy such as glasses, documents and mobile phones, as well as the convenient bag hook on the upper part of the leg shield back plate. On the Vespa GTS you can also count on the convenient and sturdy support provided by the rear luggage rack, catering to touring use also guaranteed by the protective nature of the shield and the performance of the available 300 cc engine.

Cutting-edge technology.

All models in the new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range come standard with a USB port located in the leg shield back plate compartment, convenient for recharging any external device, while the front turn indicators contain a series of LEDs that act as daylight running lights. The trapezoid-shaped digital instrumentation is completely new: characterised by its compact size, but also by the extremely exhaustive information provided, it is made up of a classic speedometer and a small multi-functional digital area surrounded by six service indicator lights. The information provided includes the fuel level, time and two partial odometers. The Vespa GTS instrument panel has a light background and blue backlighting; the one on the Vespa GTS Super has a black background and is lit up by a sportier red shade.

The new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range are compatible with the Vespa Multimedia Platform (VMP), the innovative platform which introduces a new way of understanding two-wheeled communication. When a Smartphone with one of the most common operating systems is connected to the on board electronic system VMP transforms it into a real and sophisticated computer which is capable of providing the rider with various information both on the condition of the vehicle and on the route travelled. This allows the rider to use the smartphone’s touchscreen to keep constant tabs on all riding parameters and to handle both city traffic and longer trips in complete safety.

One of the many features provided by pairing your smartphone with your Vespa is the parked Vespa finder, certain to be popular with more distracted riders. In fact, the system automatically remembers the vehicle’s last position before the engine was switched off, thereby helping you find your Vespa if you forget where you left it. This can be quite convenient when parking, for example, in an unfamiliar city. You can also store all of your travel data in order to easily analyse your riding style through the numerous parameters acquired in real time during your trip.

New safety features.

For the first time, Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super adopt important technical advancements in terms of safety and comfort. The Piaggio Group holds patents on the best technology currently available, thanks in part to the experience gained by its motorcycle brands at top levels. The Piaggio Group was the first company in the world to introduce electronic systems on scooters which were once available only on the best motorcycles, such as ASR and ABS, two active safety systems which are now also available on the Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range.

Each wheel has a revolution detection system – a sensor and a tone wheel – which instantly reads the speed and deceleration of the wheel with respect to that of the vehicle. The sensors dialogue with a 2-channel hydraulic control unit which activates the ABS system if one of the two wheels decelerates abruptly with respect to the vehicle, avoiding locking and ensuring stability and efficient braking even on road surfaces with a low friction coefficient.

The ASR system uses the electronics and the ABS sensors to compare the rotation speed of the two wheels. When the sensors detect excessive speed on the rear wheel compared to the front, the ECU intervenes (first on the advance and then, if necessary, on injection as well) to prevent slipping and avoid losing control of the vehicle.

The technical equipment on the Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super includes the adoption of a new ESS front suspension, already introduced successfully on the Vespa Primavera and Vespa Sprint. While still maintaining the classic single arm driven pivot suspension on the front, typical of Vespa traditions, the new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range adopts a completely redesigned system capable of cutting sliding friction in half. The shock absorber is now fixed to the trailing arm with a hinged pin whereas it was previously bolted on rigidly. By increasing suspension slide, riding comfort is increased, as well as the ability to absorb bumps on the road which the rider does not feel, ensuring a perfectly fluid, relaxing and safe ride.

Technology, the uniqueness of Vespa.

The new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super range is conceived on the reliable, tried and true technical foundation of the previous series. The body, as has always been the case for Vespa from 1946 to the present, is made strictly in steel and provides incomparable sturdiness, in addition to safety features and truly unique dynamic performance. The result is a particularly brilliant ride both in city traffic and on country roads: a mix of thrilling handling and reassuring stability, partly to the credit of wide tyres mounted on 12 inch diameter rims. The dual disc braking system ensures ever-ready decelerating power even in sport use, with modularity that puts even beginners at ease.

Engines.

Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super are available with a 300 cc, single cylinder 4-stroke, 4 valve, liquid cooled with electronic injection engine capable of providing maximum power of 22 HP at 7,500 rpm and putting out a maximum torque of 22.3 Nm at just 5,000 rpm. These are values which guarantee the quick throttle response and extremely brilliant performance, making the new large body Vespas ideal vehicles both in city traffic and for touring, even at long range, in total comfort, whether alone or with a passenger.

Vespa GTS Super is also available with a 125 cc engine, ideal for riders with only a category B driver’s license. The first 125 Vespa engine dates all the way back to 1948: it powered the models which were immortalised by the film Roman Holiday, ridden by Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Naturally, more than 60 years later, engine technology has advanced exponentially. The single cylinder 125 engine that powers the new Vespa GTS Super is a modern powerplant with electronic injection, 4-stroke with 4-valve distribution capable of ensuring extraordinary ease of riding which also reduces maintenance costs, providing service intervals lengthened to 10,000 km.

Colour range

The new Vespa GTS and Vespa GTS Super are available in a range of colours dedicated to each of the two versions.

Vespa GTS 300 is available in Nero Vulcano, Blu Midnight and Grigio Dolomiti colour schemes (all matched to a beige saddle).

Vespa GTS Super 125 and 300 are available in Nero Lucido, Montebianco, Rosso Dragon and Blu Gaiola, all four matched to a black saddle.

VESPA GTS AND GTS SUPER ACCESSORIES.

As always in Vespa tradition, the new GTS range also has a wide range of accessories so you can personalise your vehicle and increase comfort and functionality.

Great attention to functionality and aesthetics.

The top box, large enough for a flip up helmet, is painted to match the body and fitted with a padded backrest to optimise passenger comfort. The top box is made for use on the chromium mounting, standard on the Vespa GTS and available for purchase as an accessory for the sportier GTS Sport.

The front and rear chromium plated luggage racks are some of the most popular accessories that strongly denote the personality and long standing Vespa traveller tradition.

And speaking of chromium plated accessories, let’s not forget the side kit which guarantees maximum protection for your Vespa and ensures a bold aesthetic personalisation.

On board protection is guaranteed by the windshield in impact resistant, chip resistant metacrylate and the high quality clear top fairing with its compact and sporty lines. The leg cover made of thermal material, easy to install, also guarantees riding comfort in any season of the year. The set of accessories is completed by the mechanical anti-theft system, the electronic anti-theft system, the top box internal bag, the luggage rack straps, and the elegant “Country & Leisure” plaid.

On board technology.

One of the most characteristic and highest technology accessories is the Vespa Multimedia Platform which allows the rider to place his or her smartphone in communication with the Vespa GTS.

Using a dedicated App the Smartphone can display all the vehicle status information (through the on board diagnostics), as well as riding and travel information. This means that VMP technology allows the rider to optimise vehicle use when riding in city and country traffic, enhancing the travel experience.
17th May 2014
New Piaggio MP3 500 ABS/ASR

NEW PIAGGIO MP3 500

PIAGGIO MP3, THE FIRST SCOOTER IN THE WORLD WITH DUAL FRONT WHEEL, HAS REVOLUTIONIZED CITY MOBILITY AND WITH 150,000 VEHICLES SOLD, IT IS THE UNDISPUTED MARKET LEADER.

ON THE BASIS OF THIS SUCCESS, NOW THE PIAGGIO MP3 500 INTRODUCES THE NEXT STAGE OF EVOLUTION.

GREATER SAFETY VIA ABS AND ASR TRACTION CONTROL, MORE COMFORT FOR RIDER AND PASSENGER, GREATER SPACE WITH A BRAND NEW STYLE, THE UTMOST TECHNOLOGY ON BOARD AND A NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE ENGINE WITH REDUCED CONSUMPTION.

YOU CAN RIDE PIAGGIO MP3 500 WITH AN ORDINARY DRIVING LICENCE.

In 2006, with Mp3, Piaggio invented a new form of transport by developing and spreading throughout the world a 3-wheel scooter. The first in the world, Piaggio Mp3 combined the comfort and safety of a car with the practicality, simplicity and fun of a scooter or motor cycle.

Piaggio Mp3 introduced new levels of safety, enjoyment and comfort for riders driving alone or in two. All these features were impossible on conventional 2-wheeled scooters.

Now Piaggio Mp3, the market leader with 150,000 vehicles sold throughout the world, has evolved still further.

Only the manufacturer behind one revolution in city transport can hope to exceed itself with another one.

In 2006 Piaggio brought the future to today inventing a new form of transport. With Mp3, Piaggio reinvented city transport. Piaggio Mp3 is the world’s first 3-wheel scooter, the concrete response to the demand for easy-to-handle, extremely safe city vehicles to get about in the city or reach the city centre from the ever growing suburbs. The two front wheels and the exclusive patented suspension system joining them combine the safety of a car with the simplicity and practicality of a scooter and the fun of a motor cycle with dynamic riding when turning. Therefore Piaggio Mp3 is able to satisfy a truly global demand: from drivers looking for a more practical yet safe alternative to the experienced motorcyclist able to appreciate the advantages and technical features of a vehicle that has, on its own, created a new market segment of which it is the undisputed leader.

With 150,000 vehicles sold and peaks in Europe’s largest cities, Piaggio has now taken a revolutionary concept one step further, presenting the new Piaggio Mp3 500, the flagship of the full range of 3-wheel vehicles supplied by the Piaggio Group.

Piaggio Mp3 500, available with two sets of equipment Sport and Business has been restyled and upgraded technically, introducing new and excellent levels of safety and technology, with improved construction quality and an exclusive design. More comfort for the rider and passenger, more space on-board and an improved load capacity, more fun with dynamic riding and extra practicality in daily use.

The new Piaggio Mp3 500 – a vehicle able to meet all transport needs, in the city and outside it – can be ridden with an ordinary driving licence. The new Mp3 is ideal for drivers and riders looking for protection and safety but who don’t want to give up simplicity and fun.

New frame, new body, new functions

Piaggio Mp3 500 is a completely new vehicle. The Piaggio Mp3 frame has been redesigned with the dual objective of provising, on the one hand, excellent stability and precision and, on the other, a wider range of uses. The new architecture meets these two important requirements, creating the best Piaggio Mp3 ever built in terms of dynamic qualities, safety standards and comfort for rider and passenger. The new space available improves the ergonomics and optimizes the use of the space under seat for loads.

The careful complete restyling adds more comfort on-board. The seat has become sumptuous: flat and comfortable for two people to sit on, an improvement on the earlier generation of the Piaggio Mp3. with ergonomic benefits, starting from the position of the legs, more extended and relaxed. In particular the new triangulation handlebars-saddle-footplate is larger, making riding easier and improving vehicle control. And it’s not only the rider who benefits. Conceived as an alternative to the car, the new generation Piaggio Mp3 also provides additional passenger comfort: with increased space, and a more relaxed sitting position, plus the advantages of a pull-out footplate. The large compartment under the seat, fitted with 12 volt plug, courtesy light and mat, has been redesigned for additional uses, due to the regular, almost rectangular shape, without indentations or partitions, so every square centimetre can be used, for example to store two full-face helmets or a laptop holder. As before the seat opens electrically with power-assisted shock absorber for smooth, safe opening. Il flat streamlined tail for an easily assembled box (just one of the many accessories available), further increasing the already exceptional load capacity of the new Piaggio Mp3.

New safety. The first 3-wheeler with ABS and ASR

Piaggio Mp3 has been the first 3-wheeled scooter. Today, the new Piaggio Mp3 is the first three-wheeler in the world with ABS brake system integrated with ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) traction control.

The ASR system is an electronic traction control device regulating the driving wheel slippage. The ASR can be switched off simply and it guarantees safety by preventing the slippage of the rear wheel on slippery or wet roads and uneven surfaces, for excellent rear tyre grip and roadholding in all conditions. The Piaggio Group is the first manufacturer to use rear wheel traction control for a scooter, in-house developed technology, based on racing experience and subsequently adapted and built into city vehicles.

The ABS system maximizes active safety preventing wheel blockage under braking and providing full control of the vehicle at all times. Developed specifically for the Piaggio Mp3, it uses a Continental control unit and three channels controlling the three wheels individually modulating only the braking force to prevent grip loss. The new version of the Piaggio Mp3 uses disc brakes on all three wheels, but the diameter of the front discs has been increased from 240 to 258 mm, helping to increase power and effectiveness, and reducing the braking distance. Greater safety and a smoother ride are provided by new larger front wheels with diameter up from 12 to 13 inches.

This is the resounding success due to the Mp3 exclusive Piaggio dual independent tilting front wheel technology, thanks to the four bar linkage suspension which the leading Group in Europe designed and developed before any other manufacturer in the world to ensure maximum riding pleasure in complete safety. This is il the original project patented by Piaggio, with a roll mechanism comprising four aluminium alloy arms, fitted on four hinges on the central sleeve and two side sleeves connected to the arms by pins and ball bearings. Inside the side sleeves, the righthand and lefthand steering tube rotates in a classic single-arm set-up.

The blocking mechanism of the front suspension, a distinguishing feature of the 3-wheel Italian scooter, transforms the balance of the Piaggio Mp3 from dynamic to static. Start up the Piaggio Mp3 and it stays in balance on the three wheels without the need for a stand (fitted nonetheless). To resume normal operation accelerate or use the dedicated pushbutton. This means you never need to put your foot in the ground and you can park the Piaggio Mp3 anywhere, easily and without effort.

New style

The new Piaggio Mp3 has been given a completely new look, now more modern and elegant with evident hints of a motor car and a car-style refined finish and high perceived quality. The Style Centre of the Piaggio Group has completely redesigned the distinctive features, modernizing them and making them even more individualistic. The front shield recalls the original model but has a totally new form. The new smoke-grey windshield provides more protection and can be adjusted to three different heights. The headlights and indicators are new with high efficiency daytime lights with 7 LEDs, adapted from the auto industry and modernizing the look of the front of the scooter. The wheel rims, now with diameter of 13”, have a new elegant design with 5 dual spokes: reminiscent of saloon cars and luxury autos.

The handlebars are new as is the complete set of modern instruments in two conventional round panels and amulti-purpose digital panel with data on fuel consumption (average and current), average and maximum speed, fuel gauge, travel time, ambient temperature and ice alarm. The instrument panel also includes a clock, dual mapping of the engine CPU, total and trip counter and battery voltage reader. The 11 lights on the instrument panel display the functioning of the headlights, dipped headlights, indicators, reserve fuel, oil pressure, warning (injection), immobilizer, ABS, ASR and four emergency lights. At the centre, under the display, an array of 4 further gauges shows: roll lock warning, engine shut-down, no roll and hand brake. Pushbuttons under the handlebars are to open the saddle and switch off the ASR.

Also completely new is the central portion of the tunnel and counter-shield now with two anti-impact pads the colour of the saddle in front of the rider’s knees. Complete with pull-out hook for bags. The compartment above the instruments now has a drawer and USB connection, ideal for recharging a smartphone and other devices.

The rear zone of the Piaggio Mp3 is very different from the earlier model, with a new body. The line was inspired by the latest generation of Piaggio GT maxiscooters. The tail is more streamlined and dynamic, elegantly truncated, highlighting the sports character of the Piaggio Mp3, reflected in its exceptional roadholding and tilt while turning. The surface finish is now smoother, reinforcing the streamlined look of the vehicle, which has a highly dynamic appearance. The tail stop and position lights incorporate LED technology. The parcel holder and passenger handle, in aluminium, complete the line of the new, super comfortable saddle.

New engine with top technology

Since its launch the Piaggio Mp3 has always provided top motoring performance in absolute safety through its exclusive dual front-wheel technology. A combination of 3-wheeler and high-performance engine which gives the Piaggio Mp3 its undisguised sports character and cornering fun nipping through city streets and sweeping round country roads.

The 500cc engine – the sturdy and reliable top-of-the-range for high-performance scooters – is a true evolution of the species where it comes to “half litres”.

The new 4-valve 500 engine, liquid-cooled and with electronic fuel injection, is the most powerful in its class, and is now fitted with a multimap “Ride-by-Wire” electronic acceleration system which improves the power supply and hence the rideability of the Piaggio Mp3, allowing the rider to choose between optimum performance and fuel saving by changing the engine mapping via a pushbutton on the handlebar. The smoothness of the engine at low revs is greatly improved.

This is due to the new single-shaft timing system which now uses roller tappets and optimizes the timing diagram to reduce mechanical noise and improve reliability. The intake line has been entirely redesigned for an optimum air/fuel ratio (filling coefficient). The new duct improves the torque at low revs, guaranteeing an exceptionally smooth ride at all revs, and reducing fuel consumption. The exhaust plant has been completely overhauled to reduce noise and make the sound more harmonic. The new setting of the CVT gearbox also helps to reduce fuel consumption and mechanical noise, ensuring smoother starts through a more gradual clutch.

PIAGGIO MULTIMEDIA PLATFORM connected at all times by smartphone

The sophisticated Piaggio Multimedia Platform, available from among the many dedicated accessories for the Piaggio Mp3, illustrated in the catalogue, connects your smartphone to the on-board electronic system, turning it into a multi-purpose instrument, a computer able to display simultaneously data such as speed, revs, engine power and torque in real time, as well as acceleration in a straight line, tilt in cornering, average and current fuel consumption, average speed and battery voltage among a host of other functions. A smartphone connected with the Piaggio Multimedia Platform can also be used to display maps and routes or to find the location, for example, of petrol stations or support services. The tyre status control function (only available for Mp3 500 euipped with the ABS/ASR) synergically exploits the vehicle’s sensors and the iPhone to monitor tyre wear and air, warning the user before any potentially critical situations arise; the function of general analysis shows the overall vehicle status.

Piaggio Mp3 500 Sport – sporting and dynamic

The Sport version of Piaggio Mp3 500 is distinguished by the “Sport”plate on the rear of the tail and the numerous items with shiny black finish, such as the protection of the end of the exhaust pipe, the passenger handles, the handlebars and moulding of the central tunnel. The black saddle of the Sport version has a lining in two different materials.

17th May 2014
Puncturesafe and what is it?

Puncturesafe is a special blend of polymers which coats and clings to the inner wall of the tyre. Puncturesafe is a “permanent” puncture preventative and tyre life extender/conditioner, and we believe theonly product on the market today that is guaranteed to work very long term in a high-speed tyre. When a tyre ispunctured, Puncturesafe is forced against and around the puncturing object by the inner air pressure, thereby preventing air from escaping. If the puncturing object is thrown out of the tyre by centrifugal force or is pulled out, the inside air forces Puncturesafe into the puncture and immediately stops air loss. Special fibres entwine, forming a seal, then as the rubber recovers, aided by the tyre flexing as it rotates, the inner air pressure forces the seal well into and through the puncture. Once Puncturesafe is exposed to the outside air, a curing process begins. The cured seal extends well into the puncture, thus providing a seal that is impervious to water (rain, snow, mud, etc.). As this seal cures, it is transposed into a permanent rubberised seal, protecting the inner casing and steel belts against contaminants entering the puncture. No other tyre sealant manufacturer has ever been able to duplicate the Puncturesafe attributes The 3 unique abilities which can only be found in Puncturesafe 1. The ability not to seal dangerous punctures. Puncturesafe does not have any of the failings that previous and many present products have. Apart from drying and balling up in the tyre, the biggest failings of traditional tyre sealants in a high speed tyre, is the inability to seal small holes, but the ability to seal a large dangerous hole or cut, because they contain large chunks of chopped up rubber. Whereas Puncturesafe contains only tiny pieces of rubber and strands of coarse surface synthetic fibres that are stronger than steel when they interlock tightly together, but will only permanently seal small holes caused by puncturing objects up to 6mm in diameter, but only in a hole that is in the tread area of the tyre, and that is shrinking in size because there is no excessive tyre rubber loss or cord damage (rubber recovery), which is 90% of today’s high speed punctures. Anything bigger, or in the sidewall, with or without cord damage, and the Puncturesafe fibres just slowly bleed through the hole, giving a controlled deflation, and usually with a halt or abrupt slow down in air pressure loss at the lower pressures of 10 to 15 psi (depending on cord damage) which prevents damaged rims, and helps the driver maintain control and possibly continuation of the journey to remove the vehicle from a potentially dangerous location. 2. The ability to give full even coverage, throughout the whole inner tyre. In a high-speed tyre, traditional tyre sealants do not give 100% crown coverage. They usually only cover 60 to 70%, whereas Puncturesafe contains a very clever polymer gel which behaves like a glue but is not a glue, but has similar abilities to glue by allowing the Puncturesafe formulation to cling evenly over the whole inner tyre surface. It does this when the lateral movement of the vehicle throws the excess Puncturesafe over the whole of the crown area, then side-ways up the inner sidewalls of the tyre where the adhesion properties of the polymer gel enables it to stay firmly stuck over the entire crown area with maintained sidewall coverage for added heat dispersion to the rim. This heat dispersion to the rim is part of the reason the tyres life is extended because of a cooler running inner tyre. The gels ability to seal porosity leaks over the whole inner tyre thereby giving maintained tyre pressure is another reason the tyre life is extended. The Thixotropic qualities of Puncturesafe’s polymers also enables it to go from a thick gel to very thin liquid when the vehicle is at speed, and enabling the liquid to snap back into a thick gel when the vehicle comes to rest, so the product stays evenly coated on the inner tyre, instead of pooling on the bottom, which is most common with traditional sealants. 3. The ability to withstand the heat and stress in a tyre. Unlike inexpensive traditional tyre sealants, the Puncturesafe concentrated polymer gel formulation containing over 20 different quality polymers will not separate, or ball and dry up because of the extreme heat and centrifugal forces that can be created in the hostile environment of a very high speed tyre. Puncturesafe has been formulated using a closely guarded manufacturing process to stay liquid in a high speed tyre for the whole lifetime of that tyre irrespective of its use. It is these 3 important safety qualities which have set us apart from others…..

13th May 2014

Month: May 2014

New Vespa GTS ABS

New Piaggio MP3 500 ABS/ASR

Puncturesafe and what is it?