On the floor of Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Indianapolis Colts enjoy home field advantage, the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo is underway. The annual event that brings powersports parts and apparel manufacturers and distributors together with powersports retailers peaks 24 hours later when the Indianapolis Convention Center joins the fray. Restaurants, retailers and hotels caught in the crossfire of attendees shuttling to and fro between the structures bask in the localized respite from our national economic tailspin.

According to show organizer, Advanstar Communications, exhibitor turnout is down only 10 percent, an estimate seemingly more optimistic than George W. Bush one day being viewed as a presidential genius. Nonetheless, there’s no lack of new products and a lot of mileage to cover between what’s worth being seen and what’s not. The following is a short list of items Smart Cycle Shopper considers worthy of media attention.

Shark Evoline Helmets

A growing popularity of modular helmets? Long accepted among Europeans, the modular helmet has met with much resistance here in the United States. The amount of modular helmets on display at Dealer Expo was obvious and Shark Helmets’ new Evoline, with its patented Tech-Move System, internal, anti-scratch sun visor and a five-year warranty best represented the growing trend.

Retail: $400-$450

www.shark-evoline.com

Kiddimoto Balance Bikes
If motorcycles enthrall your 2-6 year old son or daughter get them one of their own at Kiddimoto. The bikes are built from Birch plywood and colored to represent the various manufacturers with specific models such as GSX-R1000, CBR1000 and Triumph 675 available. Dirtbike models are also available while chopper and scooter models are in the pipeline. Hero models, like the Nicky Hayden Repsol Honda pictured, cost $30 more than the simulated production models.

Retail: $150-$180

www.kiddimotousa.com

RayGun Technology If you’re into bling and desire brake rotors that do not scratch or dull with use and whose color will never fade look no further than RayGun Technology. The company’s Atomic-Forged process of nano-surface engineering includes metallic ions, exotic metals, high-speed blasting, white-hot plasma and reactive gases. The end result is a brake rotor that’s virtually impervious to wear and exhibits increased braking performance.

Retail: Varies depending on make and model, if you purchase new rotors or have yours treated and if you purchase brake pads (recommended for best performance).

www.rayguntechnology.com

Held Titan Glove
Pamela Klimowitz of FKR Racing in Guatemala understands the value of Held gloves, and if you’ve ever owned a pair you know there is none better. For 2009 Held is introducing the Titan, which builds on innovations such as the use of Stingray leather backed with shock-absorbing gel pads. The Titan enhances safety with a Kevlar-reinforced bridge between the pinky and ring finger to reduce the risk of finger dislocation, introducing rayskin to the side of the glove and protecting the back of the hand with a Carbon-Aramid-Kohlehybrid-shell.

Retail: $350
www.heldusa.com

U.S. Team Chairs

If you’re accessorizing your basement man’s room or are just in need of some garage furniture U.S. Team chairs has the perfect lounger. The fiberglass-constructed chairs are custom painted (no decals) in the livery of your favorite OEM then clear coated. If you’re not at the track a U.S. Team Chair is the second best seat from which to watch the race.

Retail: $400

www.usteamchairs.com

Vectrix VX-2 Electric Scooter
For 2009 the VX-2 joins the Vectrix stable of larger-model electric scooters. The VX-2 is the equivalent of a 50cc two-stroke scooter such as the Vespa S 50. The VX-2 costs more than the Vespa, but with no internal engine parts the lack cost of regarding maintenance and gas over time could very well be a financial bonus. The VX-2 plugs into standard 110/220V outlets, has a range of 40 to 55 miles and a top speed of 30 mph.

Retail: $5,000

www.vectrixusa.com

Rooster Racing Kid’s Racing Suit
Kids and motorsports are an expensive concoction but Rooster Racing is helping alleviate the costs of involving your child in roadracing competition by offering more affordable one- and two-piece leather racing suits. Available in kid’s sizes 2-14 and youth sizes 16-18, and in three colors: red/black/white, blue/black/white and silver/black/white the racing suit features body armor and low price tag.

Retail: $380

www.roosterracing.net

HMF Buell 1125 Slip-on Exhaust
The Styling of Buell’s 1125R and 1125CR is a love it or leave it scenario if there ever was one, but even those who love the 1125 have to admit that the bike’s exhaust system is something of a stylistic travesty. Enter HMF Performance and its low-mount slip-on for the 1125 series. According to HMF the exhaust can increases power by 10 percent and reduces weight over the stock unit by 60 percent. Constructed of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum the can is available in black, red, blue, brushed aluminum and polished aluminum.

Retail: $480-$500

www.hmfengineering.com

XRacer Sports
What caught my eye was the miniature Dodge Tomahawk, a 50cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke-powered version of the original. Then I noticed the E-XRacer 6, an electric powered, three-wheel stand-up… whatchamacallit. As I was rummaging through the booth a daring Italian gentleman strapped on a pair of SkyRunners and actually made a few steps before auguring his knees into Lucas Oil Stadium’s concrete floor. The adventure culminated in discovering the Balballe, a tri-cycle-type-thing that resembles a racing barstool with pedals. So if you’re in a position of buying a gift for the person who has everything check out XRacer Sports, the company that’s guaranteed to have something no one else does.

Retail: Varies according to product

www.xracersports.com