National Cycle & ZTechnik Products
The company known today as National Cycle, Inc. started in Chicago, Illinois in 1937 as Nation's Cycle Center. National Cycle, Inc. is the world leader in windshield manufacturing, with a larger distribution than any other windshield company in the world. The company is the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supplier to BMW, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha - companies who share the same philosophy of quality design and manufacturing. National Cycle has developed more innovations and holds more patents for the design and production of windshields than any other company in the industry. They listen to their customers and work hard to maintain a leadership position. The company is proud that they continue to design, engineer and manufacture their fine products at National Cycle, Inc. U.S.A. National Cycle's VStream® Windshields have turned the motorcycle windshield world upside down — literally! The unique inverted “V” profile creates a quiet and comfortable riding experience unequalled by any windshield on the market. If you're looking for a sport-touring windshield that really works... you need to look no further! While other manufacturers offer taller screens or air spoiler tops, National Cycle designed, for the first time ever, a windshield with airflow calculated and adjusted to make the rider's environment quieter and more comfortable.
ZTechnik is a new brand created by National Cycle, Inc., which specializes in high quality motorcycle accessories designed exclusively for BMW Motorcycles. The name itself, ZTechnik, is derived from the German "Zubehör Technik," which roughly translates to "technical accessories" in English. The ZTechnik® philosophy is to closely follow design principles established by the original equipment designers, produce only the highest quality parts possible, and enhance the rider's total experience. In some examples, the same factory O.E. (Original Equipment) designer will contribute to ZTechnik's own product designs. ZTechnik – Purebred, high quality accessories... only for BMW Motorcycles.
In the ZTechnik range, there are many different sizes and styles to choose from. These windshields have a variety of innovative features, patented and otherwise, to provide adjustment.
Why do you need a different, better windshield? A proper well-fitted and manufactured windshield can make a huge difference to your overall riding experience. It can help to combat fatigue, back and arm strain by reducing or removing wind blast to your chest area. With less air pushing against your body, you will have a more comfortable and enjoyable ride. In rainy conditions, the windshield will help to keep the water off your body by creating a high pressure bubble around the rider. And of course, you will end up with less bugs in your teeth! |
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ALL NATIONAL CYCLE POLYCARBONATE WINDSHIELDS ARE COVERED BY A 3-YEAR WARRANTY AGAINST BREAKAGE! |
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The typical airflow pattern of the wake from most windshields is called a van Karman vortex. At speeds of 80-145 km/h, the air swirls off the windshield in an approximate 90-degree segment of rotation, hits the bottom of the rider's neck on the way up, and curves off the shoulder at approximately 45 degrees.
