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Which manufacturer's windshield would you rather put on your highly engineered motorcycle? Is there a difference in impact resistance? Crack resistance? Scratch resistance?

We took some popular acrylic windshields and subjected them to a battery of tests. We performed the same tests on our hardcoated polycarbonate windshields. We literally threw everything we had at them!

The results may surprise you! Watch the video and see for yourself... then YOU decide!

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Maywood, IL -- Realizing that the small mounting area of the stock shield would not support a touring-size VStream, ZTechnik's engineers solved this problem with a three-piece windshield design. This brilliant solution uses the windshield's Side Deflectors as structural mounts, giving it eight mounting points instead of four. Continue reading →

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Maywood, IL -- The all-new Triumph Trophy deserves nothing less than a stunning new windscreen from National Cycle. VStream's cutting-edge aeroacoustic contour features a wider profile at the top of the windscreen, which pushes turbulent, noisy airflow to the side and away from the rider's helmet. This extra width creates a quiet pocket of air, with significantly reduced helmet buffeting for a calmer and quieter ride compared to the stock screen. Continue reading →

Watch for us at these rallies and events around the country in 2024. Stop by and pick up one of our catalogs, or chat with us, or just take a load off your feet. Everyone is welcome!

 
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Test Ride a National Cycle or ZTechnik Windscreen on Your Own Bike! Our Ride&Buy™ demos take place at select motorcycle rallies and events around the country. Stop by our booth, try on a new windscreen and go for a ride. Chances are good that you're going to like it and want to take it home with you. What's the catch? Well, you have to pay for it first.

 
 
Don't forget — June 11, 2024 is National Ride to Work Day!

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Maywood, IL -- ZTechnik now has VStream® Windscreens in two sizes and tints for the new BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure. The Z2487 Touring VStream Windscreen is both wider and taller than stock. The Z2485 Dark Tint and Z2486 Clear Sport screens are reshaped in contour but similar in height to the OEM windscreen. Continue reading →

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Maywood, IL -- For years National Cycle's VStream Windscreens have been a favorite among sport touring riders. The newest offering for late model FJRs is now available, and to the delight of many is offered in three different sizes. Continue reading →

Sept. 26, 2013

Ronny Aasen, the Norwegian rider of the 1000+ horsepower supercharged Zodiac Nitro Harley, covered the quarter-mile strip in 6.599 seconds at a speed of 214.9 MPH, bringing the European Championship trophy home to Norway. Congratulations on a world-class effort! Continue reading →

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Maywood, IL -- The legendary V-Strom 650 has now been paired with another legend -- National Cycle's VStream. The taller and wider windshield mounts to the stock bracket with included hardware, reducing buffeting for both the rider and the passenger. With our patented VStream, the V-Strom is just as at home on the highway as it is on a dirt road. Continue reading →

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Maywood, IL -- The versatile Triumph Tiger Explorer and the rugged Explorer XC can now be fitted with National Cycle's VStream. The taller and wider windshield mounts to the stock bracket with included hardware, reducing buffeting for both the rider and the passenger. With our patented VStream, the Explorer can realize its full touring potential. Continue reading →