Z-Technik is the BMW specific brand owned by National Cycle, Inc., who are the world’s longest established aftermarket motorcycle windscreen manufacturer. Being an original equipment supplier to many motorcycle manufacturers, National Cycle’s quality and product innovation is world renowned.
The Z-Technik 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. designer will contribute to Z-Technik's own product designs.
The company known today as National Cycle, Inc. started in Chicago, Illinois in 1937 as Nation's Cycle Center. The company was founded by a Mr. Gordon Willey (1903-1989), who believed that success in business required "Total Customer Satisfaction". This business philosophy was the beginning of a long and successful tradition. It's a tradition maintained today as they continue building the finest motorcycle windshields and accessories.
National Cycle, Inc. is the world leader in motorcycle windshield manufacturing, with more distribution than any other windshield company in the world. They are the OEM 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.