“The Czech GP is going to be special for me with my twin brother competing as a wildcard, I’m incredibly happy for him. Furthermore, at Brno we’ll be working to maintain the good dynamic that we had at the last races before the holidays. I know that, if we push hard with the extra motivation of having my brother on the other side of the box, we can achieve a good result.”
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Triumph has announced that the production-version Rocket 3 will come in two more models, the basic “R” roadster and the GT with touring capability.
These will follow the limited-edition Rocket 3 TFC (Triumph Factory Custom) which arrives in late November.
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has not yet released pricing, but expect to pay much more than the current Rocket III ($23,990). Only 750 numbered models of the TFC will be made worldwide and Australia gets 25.
We expect the production Rocket 3 R and GT will arrive next year.
The 2.3-litre Triumph Rocket III has now become the 2.5-litre Rocket 3 with the biggest capacity and most torque of any production bike in the world.
Currently the Rocket III has the biggest capacity engine of any production motorcycle with a 2294cc triple, delivering 221Nm of torque and 109kW of power.
The Rocket 3 TFC has 134kW of power and 225Nm of torque, while the base R and GT models will have slightly less output at 221Nm of torque at 4000rpm and 124kW of power at 6000rpm.
New Rocket 3 models come with a single-sided swingarm, chunky forks, resigned cowl, new exhaust, beefier Brembo brakes and a contoured rider’s seat.
Rocket 3 R will be available in a choice of Korosi Red and Phantom Black while the GT arrives in Silver Ice and Storm Grey with a Korosi Red pinstripe decal, or Phantom Black.
Triumph claims the new Rocket 3 will be more than 40kg lighter, which is 13% lighter less than Rocket III thanks largely to its aluminium frame.
It comes with a fully adjustable Showa monoshock with piggyback reservoir and 47mm adjustable Showa front forks with rebound and compression adjustability.
Brakes are top-shelf Brembo Stylema calipers with increased airflow around the brake pads to help the calipers cool quicker.
There is also a claimed world-first integrated GoPro control system that enables GoPro camera operation via an accessory Bluetooth connectivity module.
The connection and control is displayed on the TFT instruments, enabling intuitive video and photo operation via the switchgear.
The new models also come with a suite of hi-tech rider aids:
The new Rocket 3 R and GT can be personalised with more than 50 Triumph accessories.
Rocket 3 luggage range:
Comfort accessories include:
Style accessories include:
Highway inspiration kit
A selection of luggage and touring focused accessories can be fitted to the R and GT:
| NEW ROCKET 3 R | NEW ROCKET 3 GT | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC | |
| Capacity | 2,458cc | |
| Bore/Stroke | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm | |
| Maximum Power | 167PS /165 bhp (123 kW) @ 6,000rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | 221Nm @ 4,000rpm | |
| Fuel system | Ride-by-wire, fuel injected | |
| Exhaust | Stainless 3-into-1 headers with 3 exit silencer / CAT box | |
| Final drive | Shaft, bevel box | |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, torque-assist | |
| Gearbox | 6 speed | |
| Frame | Full aluminium frame | |
| Instruments | TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) – Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module |
|
| Swingarm | Single-sided, cast aluminium | |
| Front Wheel | 17 x 3.5in cast aluminium | |
| Rear Wheel | 16 x 7.5in cast aluminium | |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 R17 V | |
| Rear Tyre | 240/50 R16 V | |
| Front Suspension | Showa 47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adjuster. 120mm travel | |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm rear wheel travel. | |
| Front Brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema® 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS | |
| Rear Brake | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS | |
| Seat Height | 773mm | 750mm |
| Rake | 27.9 | |
| Trail | 134.9 mm | |
| Dry Weight | 291 kg | 294 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | |
| Fuel Consumption | TBC | |
| CO2 Emissions | TBC | |
NEW ROCKET 3 TFC torque monster |
|
| Engine Type | Inline 3-cylinder, water-cooled, DOHC |
| Capacity | 2458cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 110.2 mm x 85.9 mm |
| Maximum Power | Over 170PS |
| Maximum Torque | Over 221Nm |
| Fuel system | Ride-by-Wire, fuel injected |
| Exhaust | Stainless 3 into 1 headers with 3 exit Arrow branded silencer / CAT box |
| Final drive | Shaft, bevel box |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, slip-assist |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Full aluminium frame |
| Instruments | TFT multi-functional instrument pack with digital speedometer, trip computer, digital tachometer, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, service indicator, ambient temperature, clock and rider modes (Rain/Road/Sport/Rider-configurable) – Triumph TFT Connectivity System can be added with accessory fitted Bluetooth module |
| Swingarm | Single-sided, cast aluminium |
| Front Wheel | 17 x 3.6in cast aluminium |
| Rear Wheel | 16 x 7.5in cast aluminium |
| Front Tyre | 150/80 R17 V |
| Rear Tyre | 240/50 R16 V |
| Front Suspension | Showa ø47mm upside-down 1+1 cartridge front forks, compression and rebound adj., 120mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster, 107mm travel |
| Front Brake | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, Cornering ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 300mm disc, Brembo M4.32 4-piston monobloc caliper, Cornering ABS |
| Seat Height | 773 mm |
| Rake | 27.9º |
| Trail | 134.9 mm |
| Dry Weight | TBC |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L |
| NEW THRUXTON TFC | |
| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
| Capacity | 1200cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 97.6 mm x 80.0 mm |
| Maximum Power | 109PS @ 8,000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 115Nm @ 4,850rpm |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system, twin Vance and Hines titanium silencers with carbon fibre end caps |
| Final drive | O-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel, aluminium cradle rails |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer and analogue tachometer, TFC specific dial faces |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminium, clear anodized |
| Front Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 3.5in, black anodized rim |
| Rear Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 5in, black anodized rim |
| Front Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 160/60 ZR17 |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir, billet aluminium adjusters, 120mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Brake | Brembo twin 310mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Seat Height | 815 mm |
| Rake | 22.7º |
| Trail | 92.8 mm |
| Dry Weight | 198 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 L |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 l/100km |
| CO2 Emissions | EURO 4 Standard: 119 g/km
**CO2 and fuel consumption are measured according to regulation 168/2013/EC. Figures on fuel consumption are derived from specific test conditions and are for comparative purposes only. They may not reflect real riding results. |
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
However, three weeks of relaxing, healing and training now sees Quartararo in excellent shape heading to the Czech Republic. And the Automotodrom Brno is a circuit he likes: “Brno is a track I really like because it’s fast, it has fun uphill changes of direction and not so many straights. I’ve been able to have some rest over the break to help to heal my arm and shoulder, and I’ve also been training hard ready for the rest of the season.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
After that first experience of a full race weekend, the first key change for MotoE™ will now be brought into force at the myWorld Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. In the season opener, the E-Pole session was the only track time for the riders on Saturday. At the Red Bull Ring, there will be an additional session added to the schedule: Free Practice 3.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Despite his age, Rossi was insistent the issue is not at his end. “We need to find a way, we need to find our bike. Because if today I am as fast as last year, but I only arrived eighth because the other guys make a step and they are 20 seconds faster, you say ‘maybe it’s over, it’s difficult’. But I’m 20 seconds slower than me last year, not 5 years ago. And I feel good. I feel concentrated. I feel motivated, but I don’t have the touch with the bike.”
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Then came the controversial swingarm device, first seen at the Qatar test, which was aimed primarily at reducing rear tyre temperature. Much to the chagrin of Honda, Suzuki, KTM and Aprilia, who felt the device provided aerodynamic benefits more than tyre temperature control, Ducati riders Dovizioso, Petrucci and Jack Miller raced with the device. When the device’s legality was clarified, Honda and Aprilia tested a similar device in Austin, with Yamaha introducing its own at Jerez.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
15 years after the original Rocket III broke the roadster motorcycle mould, Triumph have now upped the ante with a long anticipated release of vastly improved and essentially all-new models for 2020.
It is too early for accurate price indications as yet, but we understand that it is anticipated that the new Rocket III will sell for roughly around $35,000 AUD when it arrives late this year.
The Triumph Rocket III R is expected to arrive in Australia around December, 2019, with stocks of the Rocket III GT arriving in the first month of 2020.
At 2458 cc the new Rocket III boasts the world’s largest production motorcycle engine. Triumph claim the uprated new engine cranks out 11 per cent more power (165 hp), than the previous generation of the machines, and delivers the highest torque of any production motorcycle you can buy with 221 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It also revs higher than ever before with the new mill red-lining at 7000 rpm.
Those numbers promise some impressive thrust from the lights with both the Rocket III R and Rocket III GT more than 40 kg lighter than their predecessor. Claimed dry weight for the Rocket 3 R is 291 kg while the Rocket 3 GT registers 294 kg dry on the scales.
Both variants of the machine look fantastic, with the striking design of the headers on the right-hand-side of the machine providing a hot-rod look with the promise of performance.
The brakes are provided by Brembo while Showa equips both models of the new Rocket 3 with fully-adjustable 47 mm forks and shock. The front wheel travel is 120 mm while the rear arcs through 107 mm.
The new Rocket 3 R and GT can be personalised to suit the rider’s preferences with over fifty genuine Triumph accessories that have all been designed, engineered and tested alongside the development of these all-new motorcycles.
The new Rocket 3 luggage range:
New comfort accessories include:
New style accessories include:
New security accessories include:
To showcase the additional level of touring capability that can be added to the Rocket 3, Triumph have combined a selection of luggage and touring focused accessories that riders can use as the starting point to design their own Rocket 3 R & GT, or to have fitted by their dealer as a complete set. The Highway inspiration kit includes:
Source: MCNews.com.au
KTM Enduro Racing Team rider samples 2020 edition in race conditions.
Image: Foremost Media.
AORC champion Daniel Milner is entertaining the idea of switching to the all-new 2020 KTM 450 EXC-F after racing it for the first time last weekend at the Transmoto 6-Hour in Conondale, Queensland.
The KTM Enduro Racing Team challenger sampled the new bike last week at the national dealer launch in the Hunter Valley, and piloted the brand-new 450 largely in stock trim at the Queensland event.
Despite already achieving a positive feeling with the new enduro machine in a short period of time, the Victorian acknowledges further testing will be required before making the transition for the remainder of the Australian championship.
“It was really good and the bike is a lot different to the previous model,” Milner explained to MotoOnline.com.au. “The biggest thing I could pick up on was the weight and how light it is – I fell in love with the weight of it – it was so easy to throw around and put it where I wanted it.
“Even with the standard pipe and muffler, it’s got a lot more power, but it’s really useable power – it’s not like aggressive motocross power. The engine is stronger and it’s going to be a real weapon to jump on it and race it as is.
“There is chat about jumping on it for the rest of the season, obviously we’ll have to do a bit of testing, just with the suspension because the bike is so much lighter – we’ll have to make it softer compared to ’19 model. That’s the plan – I definitely want to get on it and race it, I loved it that much on the weekend at the Transmoto event.”
Milner will return to action aboard the ’19 model at Broken Hill’s seventh round of AORC on 10-11 August.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
News 31 Jul 2019
Section: Competition
Factory squad signs three-time Australian supercross champion for 2019 campaign.
Image: Foremost Media.
Multi-time Australian supercross champion Dan Reardon will reunite with CDR Yamaha Monster Energy for the 2019 Australian Supercross Championship.
Reardon, who captured his third supercross crown with the squad in 2015 before finishing third with them in 2016, will ultimately fulfil the position made vacant by Kirk Gibbs, who signed a motocross-only deal this season.
“It’s awesome to be back with the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy team and working with a great group of guys,” said Reardon. “We won the championship together in 2015 and I have built a close bond to CDR and Yamaha over the years.
“Last year I did my own program together with the help of Yamaha but the logistics of managing that and also preparing to race become more time consuming than I anticipated. It’s great to be back with CDR Yamaha Monster Energy team again as I know that all the background work is taken care of and my sole focus is to win races and get the job done with no distractions.
“Craig has been great to work with in putting this deal together and we have been able to put together a deal that allows me to keep my global deals in place with companies like Fasthouse, DR Homes, Bell, Go Pro and Boost, but also take on the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team sponsors, infrastructure and support. I’m excited to go racing again and really looking forward to a successful year and a great championship battle in 2019.”
Team owner Craig Dack added: “Dan is obviously a talented, highly skilled and well credentialed supercross rider who has had a long term relationship with Yamaha here in Australia and the US. On limited budget in 2018, he was able to put together an impressive season and now with the extra support and infrastructure the CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team can provide, we hope to take it to the next level with Dan in 2019.
“He is already comfortable with the Yamaha YZ450F and well under way in his preparation for the series. We are happy to put this deal together with Dan and some of his partners that have been behind him in recent years and feel we have the riders and the team to challenge for the 2019 SX1 supercross championship.”
Reardon will join team regular Luke Clout for the five-round series which kicks off on 12 October at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Long-awaited roadworks to fix the poor state of the famed and much-loved Oxley Highway’s mountain section are about to get underway.
Last year local riders described temporary repairs to the mountain section as “dangerous”.
Local rider Ken Healey said on the Port Macquarie Road Riders Facebook page that the mountain is “in the worst state I have ever seen it”.
Ken, who organised the Save the Oxley petition and rally to retain the highway speed limits, said temporary repairs were “ripped up by rain, trucks and cars” leaving a lot of gravel on the road.
From next Monday (5 August 2019), road surface repairs will be carried out at “various locations between Comboyne Road and Mount Seaview Road”.
Work will be carried out over eight weeks, “weather permitting”, with traffic reduced to one lane and a “reduced speed limit”.
For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
The RMS last year told us the final resurfacing on the mountain section would compromise a “spray seal mix of bitumen and aggregate”.
That’s good news, but the RMS cautioned riders in the meantime to “exercise caution”.
The RMS also thanks motorists for their patience in road work zones over the coming months.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
