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From Triumph Rocket 3 to Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory: Choosing the Right Bike and Installing Top Block Racing Frame Sliders
Triumph Rocket 3

From Triumph Rocket 3 to Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory: Choosing the Right Bike and Installing Top Block Racing Frame Sliders

After a little more than a year, I began seriously considering selling my Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R. Many will wonder why, since it’s a true motorcycle icon, but the simple answer is, it just wasn’t the right bike for me.

I rode it in a rather sporty way, and while it can handle that despite being a cruiser at heart, it’s ultimately too heavy and its geometry isn’t made for aggressive cornering or fast transitions.

  • Boban Acimovic
Boban Acimovic • 3 min read
Top Block Racing Frame Sliders for Kawasaki H2 SX 2018-2022
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Top Block Racing Frame Sliders for Kawasaki H2 SX 2018-2022

I have been familiar with the French company Top Block Racing (TBR) for several years. My first encounter with their products was when I acquired frame sliders for my BMW K1300R, a bike I rode from 2014 until the autumn of 2023. Recently, while searching for frame sliders for my new Kawasaki H2 SX SE, I discovered that TBR manufactures them for this model as well. Despite some uncertainty from a German dealer regarding compatibility with the 2023 model, I decided to place an order, knowing they fit models from 2018 to 2022. Unfortunately, the sliders did not fit my bike, possibly due to minor changes in the frame or thicker welds. Nevertheless, I felt compelled to write about these frame sliders because of their exceptional aesthetics and high quality.

  • Boban Acimovic
Boban Acimovic • 2 min read