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Some cracking BSB shots from our friends at www.mnjphotography.co.uk. Thought you might enjoy them!

Brands Hatch British Superbikes R 1 round up – April 22-25 2011

We’re the official UK importer for many superb aftermarket parts and very proud that a number of brands we are responsible for in the UK were equipping the winning bikes / teams at Brands Hatch.

Honda HM Plant’s Shakey Byrne (Akrapovic exhaust  equipped) spent the weekend either setting lap records or on the podium- a fantastic return to BSB. Swan Yamaha’s Tommy Hill (Akrapovic equipped) also managed as many podiums as Shakey as well as the fastest lap in race 1.

Reigning BSB champion, Akrapovic equipped Honda HM Plant rider Ryuichi Kiyonari Also didn’t disappoint in race two with a fantastic second place. 

Before we supply you with convenient official links / photos from the teams themselves we just want to mention with pride the other Performance Parts Ltd products involved at the weekend:

ASV unbreakable levers – John Kirkham and John ‘Hopper’ Hopkins (both BSB), ,  Luke Mossey, Dan Cooper, Matt Whitman (British Supersport)

Galfer Brakes – Ben Wilson, Jesse Trayler,  Luke Mossey, Dan Cooper, Matt Whitman (British Supersport)

DC Chains – Conor Cummins (2nd, Metzeler Superstock 1000), Luke Mossey, Dan Cooper, Matt Whitman (British Supersport)

Racing Batteries -  Luke Mossey, Dan Cooper, Matt Whitman (British Supersport)

Now: All the links / pics from the teams using products available from Performance Parts Ltd:

Samsung Crescent Racing

Honda HM Plant

Gearlink Kawasaki’s Ben Wilson wins British Supersport race 1 (Also 4th, race 2)

Swan Yamaha

Motorpoint Yamaha (from RobMac Racing)


So why not have a look at what we've got that would improve your bike's performance? www.performanceparts-ltd.com

Learn about the quality of Akrapovic

Akrapovic continue to dominate as world leader for exhaust system technology. Their products constantly evolve through experience gained from partnerships with factory teams in Moto GP, Superbike, Supersport, Supermoto, Motocross, Enduro and Rally Raid.

 
The Akrapovic philosophy is to be the best and to constantly innovate, their R&D department and skilled craftsmen are always striving for perfection. Their use of exotic materials like carbon-fibre, titanium, stainless steel and inconel, coupled with investment in industry leading manufacturing techniques such as tube extrusion, CNC bending, and hydro-forming ensure that all Akrapovic products live up to the quality expected and demanded at the highest level. 

 Akrapovic produce a full range of exhausts to suit many different uses & applications with the following features & benefits:

    * Healthy horsepower increases – without the need to re-jet/re-map.
    * Significantly reduced weight over standard.
    * Exquisite build quality ensuring easy installation and durability/longevity
    * F.I.M / EC approved noise levels with a “quality” sound.
    * Championship winning technology / brand image.
    * Spare parts availability to maintain and protect your investment.


Some of their more unique features are:

    * All header pipes are extruded and CNC bent in-house and then hand-welded by skilled craftsmen.
    * Pipework internals are polished for maximum gas-flow.
    * Systems have removable flanges & slot together on CNC joints with silicon-shielded springs for ease of adjustment, fitting and dismantling.
    * Titanium systems come supplied with ‘anti-seize’ grease.

For more information on Akrapovic and our other products (and we've got some superb ones!) please visit www.performanceparts-ltd.com

A little insight into recent wins / achievements

We pride ourselves on stocking quality products that offer fantastic performance- how good? Well take a look at this list :)

Akrapovic equipped riders:

2010 WSBK Champions – Alitalia Aprilia/ Max Biaggi
2009 WSBK Champions – Yamaha Italia/Ben Spies
2010 BSB Champions – HM Plant Honda/ Ryuichi Kiyo
2009 BSB Champions – GSE Yamaha/ Leon Camier
2009 BSS Champions – HM Plant Honda / Steve Plater
2007 BSB Champions – HM Plant Honda/ Ryuichi Kiyo
2006 BSB Champions – HM Plant Honda/ Ryuichi Kiyo

Well done guys and all the very best of luck from 2011. We'll hopefully be bringing stories of success to the blog on a regular basis. In fact, Biaggi has already started!

For more information on all the products Performance Parts Ltd stock please visit www.performanceparts-ltd.com

PS: Stop Press: Chris Walker has now switched to Akrapovic...

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The team at Performance Parts Ltd

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