PRODUCT LAUNCH
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Far from a new startup that wants some MotoGP
exposure, Furygan have been crafting and shap-
ing leather for the riders since 1969, with their first
exposure to Grand Prix racing coming in 1972 at the
hands of British legend, Chaz Mortimer.
Fast forward 45 years and under the guidance
of owner David Segura, Furgan protects the skin of
not just Zarco and still Mortimer, but also
WorldSSP front runner Lucas Mahias,
MotoAmerica's own French Supersport
import Valentin Debise, Russian World Ice
Speedway Champion Danil Ivanov, Moto2
teenager Iker Lecuona, the late eight-time
Endurance World Champion, Anthony
Dehalle, and current Senior TT Champion,
Michael Dunlop.
Yet in the U.S. the company is all but unknown, al-
though this is beginning to change thanks to gradual
adoption by motorcycle retailers and racers. Furygan
has a range to rival that of Dainese and Alpinestars,
and will team with the former next year to bring out
its take on a full airbag suit via their proprietary D-Air
system that will be mandatory protection for all Grand
Prix riders from 2018 onwards.
That airbag will eventually go into the suit I've been
wearing for the past few months. Delivered to the
Cycle News office just before the Red Bull Grand
Prix of The Americas was a brand new Full Apex
Perfo, the top-line racing garment from Furygan.
(Above) Zarco's
suit has added
stretch panels
across the hump
and down the side
of his back, but
the overall suit is
very close to what
you can buy in
the Apex.
