One rider with exceptional consistency, however, is Ayumu Sasaki (Red Bull KTM Tech3). The Japanese rider put in an incredibly impressive ride on Sunday and is now third overall. Showcasing some metronomic ability to run at the front in 2021, the number 71 is converting flashes of speed into a sustained campaign so far. He already has a pole position and podium, just not this season… and the standings say it may be only a matter of time.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Herve Poncharal, Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team Principal: “We are very proud, happy and confident to welcome Remy. We believe he will be a strong asset to the KTM MotoGP line up and I think having taken this decision is now going to help Remy to focus 100% on his Moto2 World Championship and will also help us, the Tech3 KTM Factory Racing Team to focus on our 2021 season. So, welcome back, Remy, keep on pushing and come to join us for your MotoGP adventure in 2022!”
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Interesting little prospect this one. CFMOTO continues to impress, offering a seriously good value proposition across a range of models – and this is no exception. So what exactly is the 650NK?
Hold up, let’s first talk about CFMOTO themselves for those who aren’t familiar. Arguably China’s premier ‘big’ bike manufacturer, not only do they produce their own models, but they also have a production relationship with KTM, building a bunch of models from the KTM line-up for the Austrian powerhouse.
That’s important from a bunch of aspects. It gives you an idea of their manufacturing quality benchmarks, but they also get access to some of the ‘previous model’ KTM engine tooling that they’re going to be using for their own models.
Plus they have a relationship with KTMs styling house Kiska – which explains some of the styling similarities between the nice blue 650NK and some of the orange mid-weight models from KTM… Incidentally, blue and orange are on opposite sides of the colour wheel. Thanks design school.
Enough background. What is it?
The 650NK is a LAMS approved (learner friendly) naked bike sporting a 650 cc parallel twin that pumps out a pretty reasonable 41.5 kW (55 hp) of power and 62 Nm of torque. It’s wrapped up in a modern, sharp, aggressively styled package with a low 795 mm seat height, so it’s super easy to push around and throw a leg over. Doesn’t actually feel like you’re pushing around 193 kg (dry). It packs a 17-litre tank too which will get you around the 300 km mark depending on how you ride.
When you do throw a leg over, everything feels pretty normal actually. Levers feel natural, switch-gear all good quality feel about it, no surprises. Nice coloured LCD display too. The mirrors aren’t massive, but they do the job. Overall, it has a certain European brands’ look to it if I’m honest which is no bad thing.
It’s quite compact without feeling cramped. While it’s quite a comfortable upright seating position there isn’t a massive amount of space available to move forward or back, but it’s certainly not a case of your knees feeling like they’re getting in the way.
Moving off, there’s a very slight grab at the end of the clutch release but only from standstill, not noticed once moving. Gearbox shift is also fine. Not the smoothest, not the clunkiest – goes in, doesn’t miss shifts, does the job. No need for a quick-shifter, this bike is about the fundamentals.
The engine is more than decent too. Revs well, has nice fuelling and a good throttle feel. Get it above four-grand and it pulls solidly and sounds decent. It starts to tail off at a bit past the seven-grand mark (peak torque is actually at bang on 7,000 rpm) so that window of shove is plenty wide enough to play with… I’d imagine a cheap slip-on would work pretty well in terms of adding even more character to that exhaust note too.
Worth pointing out that it comes with two ‘modes’, as per the pics. I can’t say I felt any noticeable difference in power or throttle between the two though. And fuel consumption between the two wasn’t really conclusive either. So I reckon just choose your favourite dash display and keep it there.
I found that the seating position confined my movement a tiny bit in the sense that I’d want to move back a smidgen every now and again but the seat shape itself is quite nice – if a little firm. Speaking of firm, the suspension seemed unnecessarily so.
It actually did a pretty good job for the most part, especially around town where its low(er) speed agility really stood out, but the rear shock didn’t particularly like corrugations or bigger hits. Certainly not as bad as some other bikes I’ve tested, but it’s definitely on the firm side. And the combo of the seat and the firm suspension made its presence known on my butt after an hour or so in the saddle. It’s not a tourer.
Get it on a smooth bit of road though and it works well. Combined with nice accurate steering that at first felt heavy (but once I got used to it, felt fine), the 650NK tips willingly into corners and feels perfectly comfortable on its side. Get a few ripples mid corner or pitch it in at serious speeds and the suspension shows its build level, but for everything up to 8/10ths is pretty damn good.
The stoppers work perfectly well too. Dual 300 mm discs up front with twin piston calipers and a single 240 mm out the back, both ends have ABS. A few repeated emergency stops didn’t show any signs of fade either.
The only real negative I found that I’d want changed was with the headlights – low beam was pretty ordinary really and wouldn’t throw much light out past 40 metres or so. Which isn’t ideal in a lot of situations. I wonder what sort of wildlife they have around roads in China.. Probably not many roos I’d wager. Other than that.. It’s a pretty cheery little bike.
Obviously it’s not going to be as refined as something like the new Triumph Trident which is probably the class leader, but it isn’t trying to be a class leader. It’s fighting a different fight. It’s fighting a price war and it’s pretty well armed.
At seven-grand ride away with a three-year warranty, the 650NK represents astonishing value whichever way you look at it. That’s a full six-and-a-half-grand less than the Trident. Comes with ABS and an LCD dash. And really, it’s build quality is better than that price suggests. Nuts.
And that’s why this bike is a winner in my book. As a genuine entry level option for those on a budget, or even a cheap commuter as a second bike, this has to be right up there in consideration. It was great in traffic and filtering and seemed in its element around town.
In fact I see no reason that you couldn’t keep this bike for a few years, get the best out of it while still under warranty and then trade up for something else in a few years time when they’ve got the bigger 990 cc engined bikes released that they’re working on now… They look interesting. And that ‘old’ 990 KTM engine was pretty ace. Full of character. The future looks pretty bright for CFMOTO I reckon. They’re going to have some fans.
| 2021 CFMoto 650NK Specifications | |
| Type | Two cylinder parallel 4-stroke engine with 8-valve DOHC and counter balance |
| Capacity | 649.3cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel System | Bosch EFI (Euro 5) |
| Power | 56 horsepower (41.5 kW) @ 9500 rpm |
| Torque | 62 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Type | Six-speed |
| Drive | Chain drive |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
| Suspension Front | 41mm telescopic fork (max travel 120mm) |
| Suspension Rear | Extruded steel swingarm with tubular steel bracing, cantilever monoshock (max. travel 45mm) |
| Brakes Front | Dual 300mm discs with twin-piston calipers with Continental ABS system |
| Brakes Rear | Single 240mm disc with single-piston caliper with Continental ABS system |
| L X W X H | 2120 x 780 x 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm |
| Turn Diameter | 5.4 m |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L |
| Dry Weight | 193 kg |
| Price | $6790 Ride Away |
Images by RbMotoLens
Source: MCNews.com.au
In a welcome change from releasing ‘special’ or ‘limited-edition’ models one after the other on an almost fortnightly basis, MV Agusta has recently announced the new F3 Rosso as the newest member of their mainstream Rosso line, offering what they are calling an ‘accessible’ sportsbike including an all-in-one fairing, clip-on handlebars and iconic MV Agusta styling.
The F3 receives a number of updates for 2021, including redesigned frame plates and swingarm connection points, for better torsional and longitudinal stiffness.
Peak power is an impressive 147 horsepower from the 798 cc triple-cylinder, now Euro5 compliant, and with new DLC coated buckets and updated valve guides. Torque peaks at 88 Nm, at 10,100 rpm, power peaks at 13,000 rpm.
Valves are titanium, while the main bearings, rods and countershaft are all new, reducing friction while increasing reliability.
The exhaust system is completely overhauled as part of the Euro5 update, offering an iconically MV Agusta look and sound but helping lower emissions.
Injectors are also new, now capable of an extra 0.5 bar of pressure for greater fuel delivery.
The clutch has a reinforced basket, while the Quick-Shift EAS 3.0 bi-directional system is standard fitment and improves feel and shifting compared to the previous generation.
The ECU firmware has also been updated, with new engine management logics and control algorithms, aimed at further refining throttle control and precision.
Also new is the IMU intertial platform by e-Novia, specifically for MV Agusta, with the Continental ABS and the TC (Traction Control) system being able to intervene taking into account lean angle.
Also updates is the Front Lift Control (FLC) system, which manages wheelies, including controlling them instead of outright preventing them. New handlebar controls also allow easy access of the launch control system, alongside the cruise control settings.
A 5.5 inch TFT display is also featured and syncs with the MV Ride App on Andriod or IOS, allowing trip recording and sharing on social media, as well as customisation of the various settings via a smartphone. This includes phone mirroring for turn-by-turn navigation.
A new bi-directional flow radiator is also featured, which boosts effeciency by five per cent.
The F3 Rosso bears the telltale red colour scheme alongside blacked out engine, frame and wheels.
Suspension is a 43 mm Marzocchi USD fork, with rebound, compression and preload adjustment, while a Sachs rear shock offers rebound, compression and preload adjustability as well.
Brakes are Brembo radial four-piston calipers, on 320 mm rotors, while a single 220 mm rear rotor is mated to a Brembo two-piston caliper. Wheels are aluminium alloy 17 inch units.
The seat height is 830 mm, with a 173 kg dry weight and 16.5 litre fuel capacity.
The F3 Rosso joins the Dragster Rosso, Brutale Rosso and Turismo Veloce Rosso.
| MV Agusta F3 Rosso Specifications | |
| Type | Three cylinder, 4 stroke, 12 valve |
| Timing system | “D.O.H.C” with mechanical chain tensioner and DLC tappet |
| Starting | Electric |
| Bore x stroke | 79 mm x 54.3 mm (3.1 in. x 2.1 in.) |
| Max. power – r.p.m. (at the crankshaft) | 108 kW (147 hp) at 13,000 r.p.m. |
| Max. torque – r.p.m. | 88 Nm (8.98 kgm) at 10,100 r.p.m. |
| Cooling system | Cooling with separated liquid and oil radiators |
| Engine management system | Integrated ignition – injection system MVICS 2.1 (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with six injectors. Engine control unit Eldor Nemo 2.1,. Torque control with four maps. Traction Control with eight levels of intervention |
| First gear: | 13/37 |
| Second gear: | 16/34 |
| Third gear: | 18/32 |
| Fourth gear: | 19/30 |
| Fifth gear: | 21/30 |
| Sixth gear: | 22/29 |
| Final drive ratio | 17/43 |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator | 350 W at 5.000 r.p.m. |
| Battery | 12 V – 8.6 Ah |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm |
| Overall length | 2,030 mm |
| Overall width | 730 mm |
| Saddle height | 830 mm |
| Min. ground clearance | 120 mm |
| Trail | 99 mm |
| Dry weight | 173 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16,5 l |
| Unleaded Gasoline With | E 10 |
| Maximum speed* | 240.0 km/h (149.1 mph) |
| Type | ALS Steel tubular trellis |
| Rear swing arm pivot plates material | Aluminium alloy |
| Forks | Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment |
| Single sided swing arm material | Aluminium alloy |
| Wheel travel | 130 mm (5.12 in.) |
| Front brake | Double floating disc with Ø 320 mm (Ø 12.6 in.) diameter, with steel braking disc and flange Brembo radial-type monobloc, with 4 pistons Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) |
| Rear brake | Single steel disc with Ø 220 mm (Ø 8.66 in.) dia. Brembo with 2 pistons – Ø 34 mm (Ø 1.34 in.) |
| ABS System | Continental MK100 with RLM (Rear Wheel Lift-up Mitigation) and with cornering function |
| Front Wheel | Alluminium alloy 3.50” x 17” |
| Rear Wheel | Alluminium alloy 5.50” x 17” |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 – ZR 17 M/C (58 W) |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 – ZR 17 M/C (73 W) |
| Titanium components | Intake and exhaust valves |
| Exclusive content | Dashboard TFT 5.5”color display – Cruise control Launch control – Bluetooth – GPS – MV Ride App for navigation mirroring, app-controlled engine, rider aids setup – Mobisat tracker |
| Environmental Standard | Euro 5 |
| Combined fuel consumption | 6.1 l/100 km |
| CO2 Emissions | 139 g/km |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Feast your eyes upon the Italian eye candy that is the 2021 MV Agusta Rush.
Begin Press Release:
The history of MV Agusta has its roots in the pioneering aviation of the first decades of the last century.
The world of aeronautics has inspired its stylistic choices on many occasions, as well as giving life to some memorable models. The F4 Veltro, a tribute to a WWII fighter of the Italian Air Force is an example, as is the Brutale Starfighter and another F4, the Frecce Tricolori dedicated to the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team, and emblem of the Italian spirit.
The inspiring principles of military fighters – power, manoeuvrability, extreme performance – come to life in the new MV Agusta Rush 2021. Its military colouring recalls the typical colours of fighter jets, while air intakes and vents report the warning yellow messages placed in proximity of the turbines.
As much as one may be enchanted by observing their aerodynamic shapes, engineering solution and cutting-edge mechanics, fighter aircraft remain devoted to maximum fighting efficiency. This time, however, we can imagine that they are not dropping bombs but emotions. Like the MV Agusta Rush 2021, a catalyst of unique sensations, which transcends the physical to cross over into dreamlike imagery whose boundaries appear blurred – ephemeral even.
The extreme scenery of the slopes of Etna, with its surreal colour contrasts, represents the ideal setting for portraying the Rush, whose material consistency is enhanced by the contrasts with the changing colours of the volcanic dust.
MV Agusta takes the ultra naked concept to an extreme with Rush. Created as a limited edition of just 300, this unique and exclusive bike raises the bar in terms of design and performance. Never has a naked boasted such an elevated style and finish. For 2021, Rush gets a number of updates that make it even sportier but also safer to use on the road. This bike is unrivalled on the market and comes with an equally exclusive kit to further heighten its performance and aesthetics.
An inline-four with radial valves and titanium connecting rods. The Rush engine a state-of-the-art homologated motorcycle engine.
Having undergone continual technological development, it takes another step in 2021, with new components that reduce internal friction. The extremely high-performance engine uses sophisticated materials and flaunts record-breaking power for a 1000 cc naked, delivering 208 HP at 13,000 rpm. Timing is updated, with the introduction of new cam phasing designed to offer more favourable torque at low/medium revs without detracting from the intense drive and acceleration that has always distinguished this engine. The use of a DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating for the surfaces of the valve buckets cuts down on friction and improves reliability.
The addition of new primary drive gearing helps reduce friction between the gears, while the clutch system has been strengthened to improve reliability, especially during the extreme starts guaranteed by Launch Control, while the third generation EAS 3.0 electronic gearbox has a new sensor for more precise shifting and more comfortable insertion. The four-exit exhaust, an unmistakeable MV Agusta trademark, is more eye-catching than ever on the Rush, its main collector boasting an updated structure that emphasises the unique sound of the four-cylinder, despite what is now a Euro 5 compliant engine.
The 2021 MV Agusta Rush electronics package continues to reach new evolutionary heights. The new IMU inertial platform allows for the real-time identification of the bike’s position in space, supplying very precise data to the ECU to swiftly manage every command.
Thanks to this new platform, the traction and FLC wheelie controls allow the rider to take advantage of every ounce of the bike’s power while staying extremely safe. MV Agusta has developed minimally invasive, high-performance commands that showcase the bike’s acceleration ability, with an FLC that doesn’t ‘cut off’ the wheelie but controls it. The ABS boasts a new Continental MK100 module complete with a cornering function to ensure ultimate braking control even at an angle. The 5.5” TFT display offers all kinds of information and is able to communicate with the MV Ride app, a real command centre that lets the user customise every aspect of the bike directly from their smartphone while also offering more ‘traditional’ functions, such as recording and sharing itineraries. Thanks to its mirroring function, the dashboard can be used as a navigator with turn-by-turn directions. Every function can be quickly accessed and navigated via the joystick on the left block.
Extreme, compact, very lightweight, and featuring an unmistakeable forged rear wheel with the lenticular disc, the chassis of the MV Agusta Rush has always topped the hyper naked segment. Now, a few targeted structural updates make it even more drivable.
The electronically-controlled Öhlins EC suspension is fully adjustable to maximize rider feeling and comfort and improves load transfer control and the ability to dampen any unevenness, making the 2021 Rush an even more efficient bike. The full Brembo braking system with radial master cylinder and Stylema calipers is simply state of the art.
Absolutely unique, the Rush fully reflects the MV Agusta vision of building one-of-a-kind bikes. Every element of the superstructures is crafted in precious carbon, with unparalleled attention to detail. For 2021, the Rush stands out for its new and more ergonomic leather and Alcantara seat.
ADVANTAGES: BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EURO 5 REGULATIONS
ADVANTAGES: A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE INTUITIVE AND SAFER
A unique bike like the Rush deserves an equally unique kit. Each of the 300 Rush bikes, complete with certificate of origin, will be delivered to the customer with a series of accessories to further heighten its exclusivity. The racing kit includes the following technical elements:
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The ultimate tribute to the iconic Red Bull ErzbergRodeo, the special edition KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo is built with the sole purpose to conquer the Iron Giant. With a host of race-developed parts as standard and for 2022 featuring a special Red Bull Erzbergrodeo graphic kit, it is built to power through the toughest terrain with extreme agility and ease.
This is as good as it gets for KTM Enduro lovers as the ErzbergRodeo edition sits even above the highly sought after Six Days specials that KTM release each year.
KTM’s relationship with the world-known Red Bull Erzbergrodeo dates back a few decades already. This long and successful history dates to the event’s inception in 1995, with KTM riders taking no less than 16 wins since then.
To celebrate the wealth of race success already achieved and with a keen eye on future victories, KTM is proud to introduce the 2022 KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo as a special tribute to the iconic event.
Using the 2022 edition of the wildly successful fuel-injected KTM 300 EXC TPI as a platform, the KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo steps up the READY TO RACE-ability with several race-inspired upgrades.
Taking feedback from elite extreme enduro riders into consideration, the KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo is specially built for the toughest offroad terrain across the globe.
Featuring a long list of special protection parts, including closed hand guards, clutch slave cylinder protection, a robust skid plate, brake disc guards and radiator protection, the 2022 KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo is developed to withstand the most extreme, jagged rock-hopping scenario.
The 2022 KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo also comes with further additions such as factory wheels with anodized orange hubs, enduro-specific pull straps, radiator fan, mapping select switch, CNC machined triple clamps, a grippier Factory seat and a special frame coating in orange for added racing appeal.
Joachim Sauer – KTM Product Manager
“The KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo is a bike 100% built for purpose – and that purpose is to tackle the most extreme of trails like those found at the notorious Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. Receiving all the updates of our 2022 KTM EXC model range, this special edition bike has features developed by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders to meet the extreme demands of every hard enduro rider. For 2022 it also comes with a unique set of Red Bull Erzbergrodeo graphics that make it stand out in any paddock. This is undeniably the most READY TO RACE extreme enduro motorcycle on the market – a bike that is fully ready to line up in the quarry and tackle the famous Iron Giant.”
The 2022 KTM 300 EXC TPI ErzbergRodeo will be available in authorised KTM dealers from September 2021 onwards in Australia and November 2021 onwards in New Zealand.
Source: MCNews.com.au
Triumph’s entire lineup of Bonneville-based models has been updated for 2022, including the T120, T120 Black, T100, Street Twin, Streetmaster, Bobber, Street Scrambler, and Scrambler 1200. Last but not least, the Speed Twin has also gotten some useful upgrades.
Introduced for 2019, the Speed Twin offers engine performance and handling comparable to the Thruxton café racer but with an upright riding position, less weight, and a lower price. For 2022, the Speed Twin’s updated “High Power” version of Triumph’s liquid-cooled, 1,200cc parallel-twin makes 98.6 horsepower at 7,250 rpm and 83 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm (claimed, at the crank). Wet weight is 476 pounds, and pricing starts at $12,500.
Compared to the previous Speed Twin’s engine, the updated powerplant now meets Euro 5 emissions standards and offers more peak horsepower, more midrange horsepower and torque, a lower torque peak, and 17% less inertia for better response. Power is sent to the rear wheel through a 6-speed transmission, a torque-assist clutch, and chain final drive.
To improve handling, the Speed Twin gets a higher-spec Marzocchi USD cartridge fork, Brembo M50 monoblock calipers, lighter cast aluminum 12-spoke wheels, and Metzeler Racetec RR tires.
Three riding modes — Sport, Road, and Rain — have been revised, and they adjust throttle response and intervention from the switchable traction control. Other standard equipment includes ABS, LED lighting with a DRL, an underseat USB charging port, and an ignition immobilizer. Sorry folks, still no cruise control.
The Speed Twin’s styling has been refreshed with new brushed stainless-steel upswept silencers, new anodized headlight and mudguard mounts, and new tank graphics.
The 2022 Triumph Speed Twin is available in Red Hopper, Matte Storm Grey, and Jet Black, and it will be in dealerships in August.
Base Price: $12,500
Website: triumphmotorcycles.com
Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse parallel twin, SOHC w/ 4 valves per cyl.
Displacement: 1,200cc
Bore x Stroke: 97.6 x 80mm
Horsepower: 98.6 @ 7,250 rpm (claimed, at the crank)
Torque: 83 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm (claimed, at the crank)
Fuel Delivery: Electronic fuel injection & throttle-by-wire
Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated torque-assist wet clutch
Final Drive: O-ring chain
Frame: Tubular steel w/ aluminum cradles, cast aluminum swingarm
Wheelbase: 55.6 in.
Rake/Trail: 22.3 degrees/3.6 in.
Seat Height: 31.9 in.
Suspension, Front: 43mm USD fork, no adj., 4.7 in. travel
Rear: Dual shocks, adj. for spring preload, 4.7 in. travel
Brakes, Front: Dual 320mm discs w/ radial-mount opposed 4-piston monoblock calipers & ABS
Rear: Single 220mm disc w/ 2-piston floating caliper & ABS
Wheels, Front: Cast aluminum, 3.5 x 17 in.
Rear: Cast aluminum, 5.0 x 17 in.
Tires, Front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear: 160/60-ZR17
Wet Weight: 476 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 3.8 gals.
Fuel Consumption: 41.8 mpg (EPA)
The post 2022 Triumph Speed Twin | First Look Review first appeared on Rider Magazine.
Source: RiderMagazine.com
Matt Chambers and them didn’t give their new Curtiss One electric motorcycle a digital display or ride modes or any of that, because it’s about you connecting to the motorcycle, not a bunch of other stuff. And because he’s “driven to ultimately express humanity’s dreams and desires at the highest level.” Learn all about it (and the ticker symbol) in the former Confederate Motors front man’s new teaser video.
Curtiss Press Release:
NEW ORLEANS — “It’s about love. That’s the source.” – Matt Chambers, Curtiss Chairman & CEO
In Tennessee Williams’ most famous play, we learn that the opposite of death is desire…the Curtiss Motorcycle Company knows this well, and today they’ve released a new trailer that teases a long format documentary showcasing the beginning of a new golden age.
Culture
Taking inspiration from both the city of New Orleans and the great American playwright Tennessee Williams — Curtiss intends to redefine the culture around motorcycling, declaring the industry’s typically aggressive, fear-based, and death cult-like storytelling and imagery to be outdated, false narratives. Curtiss is driven to ultimately express humanity’s dreams and desires at the highest level.
The film, entitled “Opposite of Death,” outlines the philosophical narrative set around the Curtiss Motorcycle Company and their new Light Electric Vehicle platform architecture, Curtiss One, the basis for all future Curtiss motorcycles. It is due for release in November 2021, and will further explore the philosophy, practices and vision of Curtiss Motorcycles.
New Golden Age
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and with offices in Leeds, Alabama, Curtiss Motorcycle Co., Inc. (OTC Pink:CMOT) is on a mission to lead a new golden age of true sustainability by designing and crafting the world’s best and finest electric motorcycles. CMOT is an over-the-counter, publicly traded stock, and is currently coming out of the dark, with a goal of uplisting to the OTCQX by the end of 2021.
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Estoril @WorldSBK Vlog now live. When pranks go wrong!
Hey guys! – We’re back for WorldSBK round 2 in Estoril, Portugal. I played a little prank on my coach & it backfired….
Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
Agostini-red is the new black, and it is so scrumptious it’s practically edible.
According to a report from RideApart, The 2021 MV Agusta F3 Rosso made headlines in releasing their Euro-5 compliant supersport model on May 27th. With middleweight Supersports bikes being the new hype, MV Agusta came to play hard, and they kicked the proverbial ball out of the park with the F3 Rosso.
MV Agusta had the bike undergo a complete system overhaul to ensure compliance with Euro-5 emission standards, with a new bi-directional flow radiator that boasts an increase in efficiency by a cool five percent.
DLC treatments were applied to the valve guides, main bearings, rods, and countershaft to reduce friction for this model’s new update, and with the Agostini-red paint, the bike now looks like it can ride as fast as it sounds.
Other features of the 2021 update include a reinforced clutch basket with the addition of a third-gen bi-directional quick-shifter and a slew of new electronics, including an inertial platform and continental ABS with cornering function.
The traction and wheelie control has also been updated and detailed, along with a very pretty 5.5-inch TFT display that is fully compatible with the MV Ride App.
Under Euro-5 compliance, the gorgeous 800cc three-cylinder engine sports a counter-rotating crankshaft and grunges up a neat 147 hp at 13,000 rpm, with a maximum speed of 247 kmph / 153 mph.
Direct rivalry with this host of specs puts the 2021 Rosso F3 alongside the likes of the Ducati Panigale V2, and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, but with a price sitting high at 16.400 € / $20,077.95 USD, it is by no means a bang-for-buck kind of bike.
And that’s kind of the point, isn’t it?
For more reviews on MV Agusta’s 2021 lineup, visit WebBikeWorld.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com