After finishing eighth in his first race on the Repsol Honda at Misano won by Jorge Lorenzo he came to Aragon. In the 23-lap race in his second, and as it turned out final MotoGP™ ride, Rea finished seventh one place in front of Valentino Rossi in the race won by his team-mate, Pedrosa. That was that. Casey returned to finish the season and then retire. A certain Marc Marquez replaced him, and the rest is history for both riders
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Wow. I feel like every single week I write a new article about a manufacturer’s upcoming motorcycle app. Last week it was KTM’s new app for controlling their MX bikes suspension and engine settings, and a few weeks prior to that it was Ducati’s MyDucati app to keep you updated on all Ducati-related things. This week, I’m introducing you to Husqvarna’s addition to the motorcycle app world.
myKTM, myDucati; what could this new Husky app possibly be called?
… the app is called myHusqvarna (sigh)…
The app will work seamlessly with all your 2021 4-stroke Husqvarna dirt bikes and 2020 FC 450 Rockstar edition bikes as well.
Similarly to the myKTM app, this rendition allows for controlling engine performance and power, while having an additional feature to let the bike tune/adjust the suspension depending on rider weight, skill level, and what kind of track you’re running around.
If you’re not very experienced with motorcycle setup, the app has 2 modes, one of which is a stripped-down version that allows for traction control sensitivity. The advanced model on the other hand gives the rider full control over throttle response, engine braking levels, launch control, etc.
You can create and save presets to use at a later date in the event that you find a perfect set up for your local track, but it perhaps doesn’t translate to a different track and you want to have multiple presets ready for a seamless transition when unloading and starting up your bike at a new track.
The unit that you connect to your bike to allow for the app to connect properly mounts directly to the bike and communicatess with your smartphone (both iOS and Android) so you can have full control of your motorcycle with the touch of a button (or screen, rather).
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
India’s market for smaller-displacement motorcycles is huge. With such densely populated cities compounded with such a low average household income, it’s no mystery as to why sub-200cc motorcycles sell like hotcakes in the country of over 1.3 billion residents.
KTM and Bajaj dominate the motorcycle market in India with affordable options. Bajaj’s NS200 was introduced in 2012 and the year after it was quickly awarded ‘motorcycle of the year’ at Bike India Awards.
With such a popular motorcycle, you’d think it would be important for Bajaj to offer a large number of colorways for the bike so the thousands of riders can have a little bit more of personalization and options to choose from seeing how many the manage to sell annually.
Finally, after 8 years of production Bajaj has decided to shake things up and offer a number of new colors for Indian bike motorcycle consumers to choose from.
The Pulsar NS200 is now offered in:
There are a few new design changes to the bikes but nothing revolutionary or notable. The new model still features the classic 199.5cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder thumper based on KTM’s 200cc engine found in the wildly popular (in India) KTM 200 Duke.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
KTM has just announced its 2021 KTM 890 Adventure, the adventure-touring oriented model within KTM’s 2021 middleweight ADV lineup. The announcement comes shortly after the announcement of the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally models, which have a more off-road focus. For more information, read the press release below.
From Press Release:
It has never been a better time to reach out to the world on a bike. Getting from A to B safely, quickly and efficiently has always been important but to do it aboard a machine carrying KTM’s READY TO RACE DNA takes the experience to new levels. A new model for 2021, the KTM 890 ADVENTURE takes the lightweight and sporty characteristics you’d expect from a KTM ADVENTURE motorcycle to deliver a supremely capable adventure tourer – both on and off the tarmac.
The KTM 790 ADVENTURE formed a robust basis for KTM engineers to begin their search to offer more – much more – while still maintaining that resourcefulness, light touch and confidence-inspiring handling. The new 889cc compact engine raises performance figures to 105 hp and 100 Nm of torque and the 20% extra rotating mass of the crankshaft brings an improved feeling at low revs while augmenting the centralized sensation and traction through corners. The KTM 890 ADVENTURE comes with a refined and stronger clutch to cope with the boosted performance and the powerplant is Euro5 compliant.
A new WP APEX rear shock offers greater customization potential through a new rebound damping adjuster and an additional hand adjuster for spring preload. The suspension matches the rest of the chassis configuration in placing the bike firmly between use for the tarmac and the trail.
Want the thrill of the gravel and breaking traction? Then count on 200mm of suspension travel, Dakar Rally-inspired ergonomics that mean the bike is comparably slim, light and manageable, an accessible seat height, a low fender, a 20-liter tank and KTM MY RIDE navigation.
Prefer the flat expanses of the road? The KTM 890 ADVENTURE has Adventure-spec tires, a full-size TFT dashboard, Cornering ABS, Motorcycle Traction Control and Motor Slip Regulation, a seat that is adjustable in two heights and a strong yet lightweight subframe for pillion or baggage.
A range of KTM PowerPart upgrades means that Cruise Control (with the handlebar switch now provided as standard), a Quickshifter+ (with optimized settings), heated seat and grips together with a wide compliment of luggage widens the travel potential of the KTM 890 ADVENTURE even more.
KTM 890 ADVENTURE – MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
// New engine with 90 cc added displacement
// Improved performance with 105 hp & 100 Nm (Euro5)
// Better rideability thanks to 20% increased rotating mass
// Stronger clutch adapted to increased performance
// Engine knock control system (use of low Octane fuel)
// High-quality WP suspension components & new rear shock
// Reworked front & rear brakes for added control
// Improved ABS & MTC settings
// Anodized wheel hubs instead of powder coated
// Handlebar switch with Cruise Control button (software additional)
// Weight optimization thanks to compact motor & fuel tank
// Slim profile, refined ergonomics & new graphics
// Travel-ready with two-part, adjustable seat & low fender
// Smartphone connectivity giving access to music, calls
// Optional KTM MY RIDE app for turn-by-turn navigation
Joachim Sauer, KTM Product Manager Travel: “With the development of the new KTM 890 ADVENTURE we hit all our marks by offering an upgraded machine for both road and gravel riding. With the new engine we worked a lot on optimizing the overall performance and feeling while out riding. The result is a big improvement in the bike’s rideability, better stability, less gear shifting and added comfort for the long days on the saddle. With the KTM 890 ADVENTURE we wanted a KTM that sets the benchmark through its performance on the tarmac while being able to veer offroad and keep the same high standards. As a true KTM ADVENTURE, this is a great machine to adventure everywhere.”
The KTM 890 ADVENTURE will be arriving at authorized KTM dealers worldwide from December 2020 onwards. For more info, visit ktm.com.
Source: RiderMagazine.com
If you were expecting a bunch of beer-gutted C-listers to be riding the 11 Harley-Davidson and two Indian baggers in MotoAmerica’s inaugural King of the Baggers race coming up next Saturday at Laguna Seca, you’re in for a surprise. The entry list includes some serious talent, including 1998 AMA Superbike champ Ben Bostrom. Better pack a lunch in those bags. If you can’t be in Monterey (and not many people can, thanks to Covid restrictions), find out how you can watch live at the link below (along with all the other races at the MotoAmerica GEICO Motorcycle Superbike Speedfest at Monterey).
MotoAmerica Press Release:
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So nice to be home after being in my team bubble these last 3 weeks! Time to enjoy it with my family!
Welcome home Champ 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Jonathan Rea 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
“You cannot really expect anything. The only thing you can hope and dream of is a World Title, and a World Title in MotoGP… So long as I believe I can do it in MotoGP, I am pushing myself to imagine the way to go. I think I’ve been kind of particular cause I was really close to my ex-coach, manager, we did a lot together and we did a really special way compared to most riders. That, already these things made me a bit special shall we say. But then when I grew up also I had to speak with this guy, and from that, I showed another side of myself and that’s why I guess the people are seeing these different faces from me.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Valentino Rossi recently tested positive for COVID-19, which caused him to miss the Aragon Grand Prix. As of right now he’s fine and being monitored by doctors so that if his condition worsens, he can be well-taken-care-of by healthcare professionals.
Rossi expressed frustration. The Yamaha racing team performed well at the Aragon Grand Prix, and he was forced to miss it.
“Seeing Yamahas go fast is like twisting the knife in the wound,” he told GPOne.
As for his condition, it was reported that he started to feel bad on October 15. After it was determined that he was sore and had a fever, two tests were conducted by doctors. The first gave a negative result, the second gave a positive result, and he was not allowed to race.
Rossi was home in Italy after the Le Mans race, so he was not in contact with other riders and teammates. He did say it was a little different than he expected.
“I thought it was like the lockdown, but now I’m always alone without seeing anyone,” he said. “It’s quite boring. It’s a pain. Now I’m fine. I’m still a bit weak, but I no longer have a fever. I was sick for a day and a half, then I recovered.
It’s good to hear that he is doing well, and it is a shame he will have to miss more races while he is in quarantine.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
