044 PRODUCT REPORT PHOTOS BY DONN MAEDA
What It Is
Made of 6061 billet aluminum, Torc1 Vengeance Folding Levers
are available for both clutch and front brake applications for all
bikes. Slim in profile and design, the levers feature a hinge that
allows the lever to pivot in the event of a crash and thus avoid dam-
age. Manufactured to tight tolerances to match each OEM clutch
perch, the Vengeance Folding Levers have a stainless steel pivot
mechanism for maximum strength.
Hits
- The Vengeance Folding Levers fit precisely into the stock clutch
perch and front brake master cylinders. We’ve installed them on
Husqvarna and Kawasaki MX bikes with equal success. Further-
more, they fit nicely inside the stock rubber perch boots and re-
quire no cutting like some aftermarket folding levers do. - If you have large or small hands, the reach of the levers is easily
adjusted with a 10 mm wrench. The range of adjustment is much
wider than you might expect. - The spring-loaded pivot mechanism works flawlessly, as we are
professional crash testers. We’ve been testing these levers for sev-
eral weeks now and they are still straight and true. - The profile of the lever blades is slim and pleasant. They have
great feel through your gloves. - Each lever kit comes complete with a colored blade and a black
blade. Great to have a spare! - Quality of construction is excellent.
Misses
- If we had our choice, we would choose a kit with a spare black
lever, as we don’t care for colored ones.
The Verdict
Levers are usually the first thing to become damaged on a new bike
when it’s crashed, and for around $60 you can practically guaran-
tee that you’ll never bend one again with a Torc1 Vengeance Fold-
ing Lever.
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Price: $59.95
SIDI X3 SRS BOOT
Price: $395What It Is
Sidi introduced its X3 boot last year
and it has proven to be the best
mid-level boot we’ve tested. The
new X3 SRS ups the game with Sidi’s
famous sole replacement system.
The X3 is an all-synthetic materials
boot that features a single-pivot
ankle design, an inner heat shield, a
nylon shank in the sole, and easy-to-
operate buckles.Hits- Like the premium Crossfire 3 boot,
the Sidi X3 SRS is comfortable and
easy to ride in, right out of the box,
thanks to its hinged ankle design. - The inside of the X3 SRS boot fea-
tures ample padding in the ankle
area and is easy to slip your foot into.
TORC1 VENGEANCE FOLDING LEVERS
SIIDDI X
Price: $395TORC1 VENGEANCE FOLDIN
- We love the feel of the Sidi SRS
sole, as it offers a firmer feel than a
traditional sole—great for hard land-
ings and impacts. - Feel through the SRS sole is ex-
cellent, and precise braking and
shifting can be accomplished out
of the box. - We love the slim feel of the Sidi
X3 SRS, especially in the ankle area. - Four colorways are available:
black, black/white, black/orange,
and black/yellow.
Misses- Riders with fat feet may feel
cramped inside the X3’s streamlined
toe box.
The Verdict
The Sidi X3 SRS fills the void be-
tween the standard X3 and the
Crossfire 3. Many riders wear out
the soles of their boots before they
wear out the boot itself, due to im-
proper riding technique. The X3 SRS
is the solution to that dilemma.motonation.com