The fourth running of the MotoGP™ eSport Championship is now in full flow, and action continues at Motegi in Japan. Playing as the one-time MotoGP™ winner Alex Rins, take on the famous track with adverse grip in the Online ‘Time-Attack’ session – with the conditions set to wet for the fourth of six challenges.
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Aldo Drudi: “The San Marino and Riviera di Rimini 2019 GP poster originates from last editions design premises, but for the first time the subject – the rider – is very identifiable. On the occasion of Valentino Rossi’s 40th birthday, I wanted to pay tribute to him by choosing him as the protagonist, redrawing and hand-colouring a beautiful picture of him leaning taken from above by Gigi Soldano.”
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“We always look to the future and continue to work towards it. Now, during the summer break, we will certainly think where we can still improve, bearing in mind the same objective for Brno, that is winning the race. This is always our target. We have to go to Brno pretending that we have 0 points of advantage. For sure, the rider and the engineers in Japan now will have time to relax a little and recharge their batteries to be ready and focused for the next race and the rest of the season.”
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Hedley named as replacement venue for season finale.
Image: John Pearson.
Motorcycling Australia has revealed rounds 10 and 11 of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) have been relocated due to local shire and agricultural restrictions in the Penshurst region.
The final two rounds of the 2019 AORC season will now take place at Hedley in Victoria, while remaining on the same scheduled dates of 14-15 September.
To ensure the least amount of disruption to riders and teams alike, the competition has been amended to ensure the championship continues to successfully incorporate the state of Victorian into the series, while also making a conscious effort to minimise the necessary distance to travel.
The original host club, Geelong Motocross Club, will now co-host rounds 10 and 11 with the Corner Inlet Motorcycle Club, at a familiar venue to the AORC.
To close off the 2019 racing season, Hedley will feature a Cross Country racing format for round 10, followed by a Sprint format for round 11.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
The 250 TS (along with its badge engineered twin, the Benelli 250 2C) was the first all new design to emerge from Moto Guzzi after the de Tomaso take over in 1972. It was released in 1974 and remained in production until 1982.
Powered by a 231cc 2-stroke parallel twin, the TS differed only from the 2C in using alloy cylinders with chromed liners, whereas the Benelli used cast iron.
Power output was 24.5 hp at 7570 rpm, which combined with a 137 kg weight to allow for a top speed of 161 km/h.
Points were replaced by electronic ignition in ’75 and the original double-sided single leading shoe front brake was changed to a single disc the following year. Otherwise very little development took place during the production run.
The bike seen here is a 1978 model and is completely original, having only 3km on the clock! However due to poor storage conditions by the previous owner its finish has deteriorated.
Source: MCNews.com.au
You better get in quick with your orders, because Ducati is producing only 500 Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 motorbikes to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the legendary 916.
The 25th anniversary edition will be unveiled at this weekend’s American round of the Superbike championship at Laguna Seca by four-time World Superbike champion Carl “Foggy” Fogarty (above).
Ducati team riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies will compete at the event on bikes with a special livery inspired by the Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916.
Ducati Australia and New Zealand Marketing and Sales Operations Manager Simon Leplaw says he has no further information yet on how many Australia will be allocated or the price.
Apart from graphics and limited-edition numbering, it doesn’t appear that the bike has any other extras.
The ground-breaking 916cc Ducati was a masterpiece by famous designer Massimo Tamburini with its iconic twin underseat exhausts, twin-eyed headlights, gold trellis frame, single-sided swingarm and elegantly simple lines.
The 25th anniversary edition follows the recent news that Ducati will produce a Streetfighter V4 and rumours that there will also be a Multistrada V4.
Maybe there will also be Hypermotard and Monster versions powered by the V4 Desmosedici Stradale engine.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Police in every state plan to immediately increase police presence on regional roads leading up to a “National Day of Action” on Tuesday 27 August 2019.
We contacted the police in each state to find out what a National Day of Action will involve, but they have not revealed anything specific.
One police media unit replied: “The National Day of Action is still in the planning stages. We hope to provide updates as the day approaches.”
However, they have all pledged to increase police presence on rural roads after yesterday’s national meeting in Victoria of all state road policing deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners.
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam said there was “great value in the jurisdictions all coming together to workshop the challenges and consider short-term solutions at a national level, as well as developing some longer-term collaborative strategies”.
“From discussions it was clear there are some common challenges that we are all facing,” she says.
“A particular trend is the increasing trauma on our rural and regional roads, as well as the emergence of drug driving.”
Victorian Police have also previously called for a reduction of 100km/h rural road speeds to 80km/h.
Yesterday’s forum involving all police jurisdictions agreed to participate in a National Day of Action on 27 August.
They also resolved to “work together to look at ways that data and research can be shared, as well as a coordinated communication approach for road policing messaging in the community”.
It is unclear what this means for the motoring public, but we suspect greater road policing and more speed camera deployments.
The forum also follows a recent national summit on driver destruction in Queensland.
After the summit, several states said they would consider tougher laws on illegal mobile phone use while driving.
Victoria also included tougher penalties for all motorists for a variety of offences including failure to fit an L plate on a motorcycle and failure learner riders to securely fasten their hi-vis vest.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Honda claim that their highly anticipated Talon offers a new level of off-road excitement, precision, performance and quality to Sport side-by-side driving.
Honda’s first Sports SXS, designed for high speeds, open terrain, chock-full of technical innovation, and of course, it’s built with that legendary Honda quality.
Drawing on countless hours of collaborative development in both two and four-wheel design and racing, as well as automotive and motorcycle manufacturing knowhow and safety expertise, Honda claim their new Talon pushes the envelope of what is possible in a production Sport side-by-side.
The Talon R specialises in high-speed driving associated with open terrain. Suspension design and components are set up for big air and hitting obstacles at velocity, so for wide-open adventurists, the Talon R is ready for anything the horizon offers.
Under the hood is a 999cc parallel-twin engine sourced from the well-proven Africa Twin, housed in a one-piece frame, with a double-wishbone front-suspension layout and a 4+ Link rear configuration.
The shocks are Fox Podium QS3 units that have 449 mm front and 510 mm rear suspension travel. The combination results in remarkable performance in diverse situations, but is particularly impressive in high-speed, rough conditions.
The 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) has high-low sub-transmission and automatic and manual modes, Ignition Feedback Control for faster gear changes and on-the-fly, changing between 2WD and 4WD via dash-mounted switch that operates at any engine speed.
Piston oil jets help ensure a consistent engine temperature and engine longevity with an oversized radiator and fan for extended durability.
It’s packed with Honda’s newest and innovative technologies, including Honda’s I-4WD, introduced on the Pioneer 1000 LE, as the Powersports industry’s first and only off-road brake traction control system (BTCS), and it has been specifically adapted to Sport side-by-side use for the Talon. The system manages the amount of slip between left and right front wheels, applying torque to the wheel with greater grip. The result is excellent traction and tracking performance in tough off-road conditions, with reduced steer effort and kickback compared to a standard differential lock.
The system also incorporates an Electronic Brakeforce Distribution system (EBD), which strategically applies braking force to optimize stability under braking, minimizing rear-chassis lift when in two-wheel drive.
Talon also has Hill Start Assist (HSA), a largest in-class driveshaft, and robust U-Joints for maximum impact survival and torsional strength.
The new Africa Twin powered Talon 1000R will be available in Honda dealers this month in Pearl Reaper Red, for an MLP of $31,999, with its first public appearance this week, on display at Westfield Carousel in Perth.
More information visit
https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/SXS_Sport/TALON_1000R
Source: MCNews.com.au
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Suzuki Motorcycles Australia has revealed the 2020 Katana will arrive in dealerships across Australia on 8 August, one month ahead of what was initially anticipated.
The new Katana is set to forge a new street legend expressing, the upmost attention to detail with countless hours of testing and uncompromising quality control.
With high demand and limited supply available, Suzuki Motorcycles Australia introduced a premium buying experience for customers, by taking pre-orders exclusively online.
The 8 August will mark the official launch date for Australian customers, and as an added bonus and gesture of Suzuki’s appreciation for customer commitment and patience, all customers who pre-order their new Katana online from the first shipment will also receive a bonus exclusive Katana themed Arai QV-Pro helmet, valued at $995 with their bike delivery.
With limited units available from the first shipment, interested customers are encouraged to place their order now via www.store.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/katana.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
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Following a hand injury that hindered his campaign for the first six months of 2019, Caleb Ward has acknowledged the importance of recording strong results in the remaining rounds of the Pirelli MX Nationals if he wants to secure adequate support for next season.
The talented Queenslander suffered the injury while racing in New Zealand in January, although the injury plagued him throughout the opening rounds of the MX Nationals, ultimately forcing him to sit out the Broadford and Murray Bridge rounds in the opening half of the season.
The Davey Motorsports KTM rider finished last year in fourth position, ranked as the highest MX1 privateer with two podiums to his name. Following his recent mid-season lay-off, Ward returned at Gympie, posting 7-9 results for eighth overall.
“Obviously I’ve been out for most of the year, so for me, I really need to try and get some good results, show everyone what I can do and show everyone that I’m still fast,” Ward told MotoOnline.com.au. “I need to run up front and show people I’m deserving of a ride and support for next year.
“If I don’t do good in these next few races, it’s going to very hard to get support for next year – I know this because at the end of last year I put in a few good results, and I still really struggled to get heaps of support.
“I have a heap of great people helping me out this year, but obviously the better you do, the more help you get. I’ve been working really hard, so hopefully I can show everyone what I can do.”
With just three rounds under his belt, Ward is ranked 25th in the MX1 championship standings.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
