2022 Segway Powersports SX10 Villain SSVs arrive in Australia
Segway Powersports have heralded in the arrival of the highly anticipated 2022 Villain SX10 range, consisting of the SX10 E (EPS model), SX10 X (Deluxe model), and the SX10 WX (Wide Deluxe model).
Extreme performance combined with modern, aerodynamic design, the Villain boasts aggressive power and style thanks to its advanced engine, customisable ride settings and villainous looks.
Equipped with remote reservoirs for both front and rear shocks, adjustable dual speed compression and rebound that can adapt to any terrain and driving style, the Villain is the ideal machine whether you’re into paddock transport, dune sprints or beach racing.
2022 Segway Villain SX10 range arrives in Australia
The 2022 Segway Villain SX10 range starts at $26,990 with a two-year limited warranty and is now available in Australian Segway Powersports dealerships!
The Segway Villain SX10 has a 1000 cc, parallel twin-cylinder, four-stroke, DOHC engine delivering a max 105 HP and 93.5 Nm of torque. The EPS can be switched on-the-fly to one of three settings. With standard, comfort and sport settings selectable through the app, the ride is customisable for different drivers, terrain and road conditions.
Remote reservoirs for both front and rear shocks are run
With dual A-arm, 400 mm wheel travel, plus rear suspension with 450 mm wheel travel, the Segway Villain SX10 is a sporty all-terrain vehicle. It includes aluminium rims that secure the drive and make sure that it can handle any terrain. From the adjustable seat and behind its inclinable steering wheel, drivers can access the LCD dashboard with adaptive display and get all the information they need in the blink of an eye.
Villain SX10 winch
Standard on all Segway Powersports models in Australia, the Telematics BOX (T-BOX) is a connected-vehicle-standard terminal that delivers multiple online applications including vehicle remote monitoring, remote control, safety monitoring and warning via 4G, Bluetooth and CAN communication.
Aluminium rims
You can access real-time data of your vehicle through the Smart Commanding System (SCS). This intelligent interaction with your Segway Powersport vehicle provides industry leading safety and leads you to epic places to ride!
2022 Segway Villain SX10 range arrives in Australia
The Villain SX10 SSV range comes in the following colours: Electric White & Red, Bold Black & Green. The SX10 WX (Wide Deluxe model) comes with 30″ tyres and is 8″ wider than the SX10E/SX10X.
Segway Villain SX10 model features2022 Segway Villain SX10 E – $26,990 AUD2022 Segway Villain SX10 X – $29,490 AUD2022 Segway Villain SX10 WX – $29,990 AUD
2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Round Two – RingCentral Coliseum, Oakland, CA
Report by Trevor Hedge – Images by Jeff Kardas
450 Heat One
Chase Sexton set the fastest lap and won the opening 450 Heat race ahead of Jason Anderson and Aaron Plessinger, as the second round of the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season got underway in California.
450 Heat One Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Laps/Interval
1
Chase Sexton
Honda CRF450R
7 Laps
2
Jason Anderson
Kawasaki KX450SR
+01.903
3
Aaron Plessinger
KTM 450 SX-F FE
+11.934
4
Malcolm Stewart
Husqvarna FC 450
+12.561
5
Dylan Ferrandis
Yamaha YZ450F
+15.053
6
Dean Wilson
Husqvarna FC 450
+19.111
7
Justin Bogle
Suzuki RM-Z450
+30.423
8
Kyle Chisholm
Yamaha YZ450F
+32.634
9
Max Anstie
KTM 450 SX-F
+33.740
10
Ryan Breece
Yamaha YZ450F
+35.676
11
Justin Starling
GASGAS MC 450F
+3m59.330
12
Bryson Gardner
Honda CRF450R
+4m05.377
13
Adam Enticknap
Suzuki RM-Z450
+4m09.502
14
Joan Cros
Kawasaki KX450
+4m13.220
15
Theodore Pauli
Kawasaki KX450
+4m23.354
16
Vann Martin
Yamaha YZ450F
+4m28.229
17
Alexander Nagy
KTM 450 SX-F
6 Laps
18
RJ Wageman
Yamaha YZ450F
+06.308
19
Scotty Wennerstrom Jefferson, TX
Kawasaki KX450
+18.920
20
Kyle Greeson
KTM 350 SX-F
+20.880
450 Heat Two
Red plate holder Ken Roczen went down hard in a qualifying session that saw Eli Tomac on top from fellow Yamaha rider Dylan Ferrandis.
Ken Roczen
Roczen bounced back from that heavy hit though, to finish second in his Heat race, crossing the line three-seconds behind winner Eli Tomac, and four-seconds ahead of Justin Barcia.
450 Heat Two Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Laps/Interval
1
Eli Tomac
Yamaha YZ450F
7 Laps
2
Ken Roczen
Honda CRF450R
+03.309
3
Justin Barcia
GASGAS MC 450F
+07.064
4
Adam Cianciarulo
Kawasaki KX450SR
+09.179
5
Cooper Webb
KTM 450 SX-F
+10.809
6
Marvin Musquin
KTM 450 SX-F
+13.390
7
Shane McElrath
KTM 450 SX-F
+17.501
8
Joey Savatgy
KTM 450 SX-F
+25.086
9
Brandon Hartranft
Suzuki RM-Z450
+26.070
10
Alex Martin
Yamaha YZ450F
+27.657
11
Josh Hill
KTM 450 SX-F
+52.100
12
Kevin Moranz
KTM 450 SX-F
+57.362
13
Deven Raper
Kawasaki KX450
6 Laps
14
Joshua Greco
Kawasaki KX250
+25.946
15
JB Buller
Husqvarna FC 450
+32.039
16
Mason Kerr
Kawasaki KX450
2 Laps
17
Nick Schmidt
Husqvarna FC 450
+13.110
18
Alex Ray
Honda CRF450R
1 Laps
19
Cade Clason
Honda CRF450R
+28.108
20
Chase Felong
Husqvarna FC 450
+1m34.449
450 Main
Adam Cianciarulo scored the holeshot ahead of Shane McElrath and Ken Roczen when the gates dropped for the 450 Main.Roczen lost positions to Jason Anderson and Justin Barcia early on the opening lap.
Jason Anderson moved up to second place to make it a Kawasaki 1-2 as he chased Cianicarulo.Aaron Plessinger moved past fellow KTM rider McElrath to take third place with 18-minutes still left on the shot clock. Barcia split the KTM men to move up to fourth place, while Roczen was sixth ahead of team-mate Sexton and new Yamaha signing Tomac.
With just under 17-minutes remaining Roczen ended up in the tough blocks and his CRF450R on the deck. By the time he was back up and running he was outside the top ten, all the way down in 14th place. The German only managed to improve on that by one place at the flag, a disappointing 13th place finish for the Factory Honda rider.
Cianciarulo and Anderson
Meanwhile Jason Anderson had moved past Cianciarulo to take the race lead. Two laps later Plessinger pushed Cianciarulo further back to third place.Two more laps and Cianciarulo was down to fourth after being passed by Barcia, a lap later Tomac also went through to push Cianciarulo further back to sixth. The Kawasaki man clearly struggling as the race progressed with his recovering shoulder and continued to lose places before eventually finishing 12th.
With seven-minutes left on the shot clock Plessinger was chasing Anderson hard, the gap was 1.8-seconds.Barcia was a further four-seconds back in third, and Tomac equidistant in fourth.
Anderson responded to the challenge though and with three-minutes left his lead was back out to over four-seconds while Barcia was closing on Plessinger to try and challenge the KTM man for second place. Tomac was fourth, Malcolm Stewart fifth and Ferrandis sixth.
At the last lap flag Anderson was maintaining his four-second buffer over Plessinger, who in turn now had more breathing room over Barcia. And that was how they finished, Anderson a clear winner over Plessinger and Barcia.
Eli Tomac set the fastest lap of the race on his way to fourth ahead of Malcolm Stewart, Dylan Ferrandis, Cooper Webb and Marvin Musquin.
Chase Sexton was the first Honda home in ninth ahead of Dean Wilson and Joey Savatgy.
Justin Barcia will take a three-point lead over Jason Anderson and Cooper Webb to San Diego next weekend.
450 Video Highlights
450 Main Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Laps/Interval
1
Jason Anderson
Kawasaki KX450SR
21 Laps
2
Aaron Plessinger
KTM 450 SX-F
+03.366
3
Justin Barcia
GASGAS MC 450F
+06.165
4
Eli Tomac
Yamaha YZ450F
+09.919
5
Malcolm Stewart
Husqvarna FC 450
+13.951
6
Dylan Ferrandis
Yamaha YZ450F
+14.779
7
Cooper Webb
KTM 450 SX-F
+16.649
8
Marvin Musquin
KTM 450 SX-F
+34.013
9
Chase Sexton
Honda CRF450R
+37.714
10
Dean Wilson
Husqvarna FC 450
+48.582
11
Joey Savatgy
KTM 450 SX-F FE
+51.534
12
Adam Cianciarulo
Kawasaki KX450SR
+55.407
13
Ken Roczen
Honda CRF450R
+58.137
14
Shane McElrath
KTM 450 SX-F
+1m01.784
15
Max Anstie
KTM 450 SX-F
20 Laps
16
Brandon Hartranft
Suzuki RM-Z450
+09.419
17
Alex Martin
Yamaha YZ450F
+20.014
18
Kyle Chisholm
Yamaha YZ450F
19 Laps
19
Justin Starling
GASGAS MC 450F
+11.983
20
Josh Hill
KTM 450 SX-F
+21.849
21
Joan Cros
Kawasaki KX450
+32.577
22
Justin Bogle
Suzuki RM-Z450
8 Laps
450 Post Race Press Conference
450 Championship Standings (Round 2 of 17)
Pos
Rider
Rnd1
Rnd2
Points
1
Justin Barcia
21
21
42
2
Jason Anderson
13
26
39
3
Cooper Webb
23
16
39
4
Aaron Plessinger
14
23
37
5
Ken Roczen
26
10
36
6
Eli Tomac
17
19
36
7
Marvin Musquin
19
15
34
8
Malcolm Stewart
16
18
34
9
Chase Sexton
18
14
32
10
Joey Savatgy
15
12
27
11
Dylan Ferrandis
7
17
24
12
Dean Wilson
11
13
24
13
Adam Cianciarulo
12
11
23
14
Max Anstie
9
8
17
15
Shane McElrath
5
9
14
16
Brandon Hartranft
6
7
13
17
Justin Brayton
10
10
18
Mitchell Oldenburg
8
8
19
Alex Martin
6
6
20
Justin Starling
2
4
6
21
Kyle Chisholm
5
5
22
Cade Clason
4
4
23
Josh Hill
0
3
3
24
Fredrik Noren
3
3
25
Joan Cros
0
2
2
26
Ryan Breece
1
0
1
27
Justin Bogle
0
1
1
250 Heat One
Michael Mosiman won the opening 250 Heat from Jo Shimoda, but it was third placed Seth Hammaker that set the fastest lap of the Heat.
250 Heat One Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Laps/Interval
1
Michael Mosiman
GASGAS MC 250F
7 Laps
2
Jo Shimoda
Kawasaki KX250
+01.572
3
Seth Hammaker
Kawasaki KX250
+02.710
4
Chris Blose
GASGAS MC 250F
+15.728
5
Cole Thompson
Yamaha YZ250F
+25.561
6
Carson Mumford
Suzuki RM-Z250
+29.619
7
Ryan Surratt
Yamaha YZ250F
+38.250
8
Logan Karnow
Kawasaki KX250
+39.487
9
Hunter Schlosser
Yamaha YZ250F
+41.052
10
Dylan Walsh
Kawasaki KX250
+43.768
11
Jerry Robin
GASGAS MC 250F
+47.465
12
Wyatt Lyonsmith
Kawasaki KX250
+49.159
13
Dylan Woodcock
Husqvarna FC 250
+50.902
14
Chris Howell
Kawasaki KX250
+56.341
15
Brandon Ray
Kawasaki KX250
+59.675
16
Mcclellan Hile
Honda CRF250R
+1m01.014
17
Robbie Wageman
Yamaha YZ250F
6 Laps
18
Colby Copp
GASGAS MC 250F
+09.476
19
Kaeden Amerine
KTM 250 SX-F
+11.650
20
Tre Fierro
Kawasaki KX250
+33.025
250 Heat Two
Christian Craig was the only 250 rider to put in a sub-minute lap in qualifying to top the combined sessions and the Yamaha rider carried that form into his Heat race, where he lapped faster again to take a clear victory over Hunter Lawrence.
250 Heat Two Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Laps/Interval
1
Christian Craig
Yamaha YZ250F
7 Laps
2
Hunter Lawrence
Honda CRF250R
+08.188
3
Garrett Marchbanks
Yamaha YZ250F
+12.989
4
Vince Friese
Honda CRF250R
+14.773
5
Nate Thrasher
Yamaha YZ250F
+15.398
6
Dominique Thury
Yamaha YZ250F
+36.571
7
Carson Brown
KTM 250 SX-F
+41.035
8
Devin Harriman
KTM 250 SX-F
+46.570
9
Gared Steinke
KTM 125 SX
+53.579
10
Maxwell Sanford
Honda CRF250R
+54.945
11
Cheyenne Harmon
Honda CRF250R
+58.940
12
Derek Kelley
KTM 250 SX-F
+59.073
13
Mitchell Harrison
GASGAS MC 250F
+1m07.891
14
Preston Taylor
Kawasaki KX250
6 Laps
15
Geran Stapleton
GASGAS MC 250F
+01.982
16
Richard Taylor
Yamaha YZ250F
+02.606
17
Chance Blackburn
GASGAS MC 250F
+06.367
18
David Pulley
Yamaha YZ250F
5 Laps
19
Dilan Schwartz
Suzuki RM-Z250
2 Laps
20
Chad Saultz
KTM 250 SX-F
1 Laps
250 Main
Jo Shimoda scored the holeshot in the 250 Main on the Pro Circuit Kawasaki to take the early lead from Christian Craig, Vince Friese, Seth Hammaker and Michael Mosiman.Hunter Lawrence was sixth at the end of lap one but already had his work cut out for him in his quest for a podium.
Shimoda stalled the KX250F late on the second lap, which allowed Craig to sweep through to the lead and push the Japanese rider back to second place. Shimoda recovered to fend off Friese who then made a mistake and fell back to sixth place as Hammaker moved up to take third, Mosiman fourth and Lawrence fifth.
Shimoda then made a mistake in the whoops two laps later and went down. By the time he got going again he had been relegated all the way down to ninth.
Michael Mosiman also made a mistake and lost a number of positions, allowing Hunter Lawrence to capitalise and move up to third place.
Meanwhile Christian Craig was unflustered up front and led by six-seconds with nine-minutes remaining.Hammaker was second, and Lawrence a further three-seconds behind in third place but with four-seconds over fourth place Nate Thrasher.
Lawrence chased Hammaker hard and was in position to capitalise when the Kawasaki man made a small mistake in the whoops with just over two-minutes left on the shot clock.Once past, Hunter pulled away to take a strong second place.
Christian Craig the dominant victor,
Christian Craig the dominant victor, the Yamaha man backed things off in the final laps but his winning margin was still more than five-seconds to make it two-from-two so far in AMA Supercross 2022.
Michael Mosiman was fourth ahead of Nate Thrasher and Vince Friese, while Jo Shimoda recovered from his early mistakes to claim seventh place.
AMA Supercross will reconvene next weekend in San Diego.
Team Gresini Racing MotoGP was presented via streaming worldwide today; the team, which was founded and ‘raised’ by Fausto Gresini, returns to the premier class of MotoGP as an independent team after seven years of absence in this role.
Team Gresini Racing MotoGP 2022
Nadia Padovani Gresini
“We’re finally presenting a project we strongly believed in and one we have been working non-stop for during the last year. We’re very motivated and we ended up being the first MotoGP team to present itself; plus, I believe our bikes are beautiful – and I hope all the others will like them, too. I would like to think Fausto is looking at us from above and that is proud of his family. There is almost no distinction between natural and work families, we’re one. I must say that I saw both Diggia and Enea in great shape and eager to start: we’re aiming at being among the protagonists and show up at the parc fermé sometimes.”
This project is led by team owner Nadia Padovani Gresini and supported by Gresini Racing’s core; this season will witness the return with Enea Bastianini, who already stepped on the podium last year with Ducati, as he joins fellow Italian and MotoGP rookie Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Team owner Nadia Padovani Gresini with riders Enea Bastianini and Fabio Di Giannantonio.
Fabio Di Giannantonio will be the first to take to the track in Sepang’s first test, which is reserved exclusively to the MotoGP rookies. On-track action will get underway on January 31st with a three-day ‘shakedown’ where the light blue-liveried team will be already among the protagonists.
Fabio Di Giannantonio
Fabio Di Giannantonio
“2022 is just around the corner. It will be my first season in MotoGP and it will be so cool! I will have a lot to learn, my expectation is to grow race by race and who knows, we’ll may be able to collect even some great achievements. In a bit we’ll be back on track for the test, we’re going in Malaysia and Indonesia is following. I can’t wait to ride again this beautiful beast. The winter break is always too long, I’m counting the days, the hours! And the bike is spectacular, maybe the most beautiful I’ve ever ride, the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. With that unique main color it looks like a bike of the 70’s, retrò style, on track we’ll be recognizable for sure. Particular, original, Beautiful. A unique emotion“.
Fabio Di Giannantonio
Both riders will race aboard the Ducati Desmosedici GP21 in 2022, a bike they were able to get a glimpse of last November at Jerez de la Frontera. Bastianini has already proved he can be extremely competitive with his new bike, while Di Giannantonio has shown great signs for the upcoming debut season.
Enea Bastianini
Enea Bastianini
“The new colours of the bike are very particular, when I saw it first it appears a little strange to me, but now that I see it live I can say it is amazing. Such a great bike can’t be but fast! In about twenty days we’ll be leaving for the tests, luckily it is just a short time because I’m way too excited to be back on my Ducati. I already met the team during the first test: we had the chance to know each other better and to work together, and I can firmly say that I have a super team. I think it is going to be a very interesting season, I’m sure we’ll achieve great results. I can’t wait for the season to begin!”
Enea Bastianini
The Gresini bikes will join the Pramac, VR46 and official Factory Ducati squads to make up an unprecedented eight strong attack by the Italian manufacturer in 2022.
The BMW R 18 M is one of two R 18 customs unveiled at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy.
Since introducing its Big Boxer-powered R 18 in 2020, BMW has invited some of the world’s best customizers to put their own spin on Germany’s heavyweight cruiser. At the Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy, BMW unveiled the R 18 M and R 18 Aurora customs.
The latest customs are the result of the collaboration between BMW Motorrad Italy and its dealer network. The R 18 M was developed by Italian magazine LowRide and created by American Dreams. Commissioned by BMW Motorrad Roma, the R 18 Aurora was created by Garage 221.
M is the letter that distinguishes the sport versions of BMW four-wheeled models, and today it also includes motorcycles like the M 1000 RR. The source of inspiration for the BMW R 18 M project by the editorial staff of LowRide is the following: the idea is to give the BMW cruiser a sportier, more streamlined look, avoiding exaggerations while showing respect the R 18’s retro lines.
“Stability, long wheelbase, and readiness of the 1,800cc Big Boxer instigate lightning starts and deserve, in our opinion, a sporty and retro look,” said Giuseppe Roncen, director of LowRide. “In the R 18 M design, we find suggestions from BMW Motorrad tradition and cues from the four-wheelers: M stands for Motorsport.”
The work has focused on chassis, suspension set-up, bodywork, and accessories, leaving mechanics and electronics unchanged as the natural strengths of the R 18. Lightened and with a different riding position, the BMW R 18 M promises to be even more fun to ride.
“We remain curious to experience its potential,” continued Roncen. “Significantly lightened, the bike should also be easy to handle due to its riding position, which is more compact and forward loaded, without exaggeration.”
The R 18 M project was made possible by BMW Italia and was born in the wake of the emotions that this bike can give: a fun cruiser, powerful and lively, with a big heart and an infinite torque. LowRide has involved some of the best Italian craftsmen and companies specialized in the sector.
The realization of the sketches was entrusted to designer Oberdan Bezzi, already a partner of LowRide in the past. He has managed to make it an exciting power cruiser without upsetting the essence of the BMW R 18. American Dreams handled the assembly and coordinated the work. Elaboratorio, specializing in prototyping and modeling, created the headlight shroud, lower cowl, and tailsection.
Carbon Italy handled the head covers, intake ducts, and other carbon fiber details. The short exhaust pipe, designed to make the line more compact and allow greater lean angles, bears the signature of ER Exhaust Revolution. L.R. Leather covered the saddle in leather, while the paintwork was entrusted to Dox Art Factory. Rizoma provided mirrors, grips, and universal indicators for the accessories.
The idea and desire of Garage 221 to create a custom bike based on the BMW R 18 found its origins a while ago, at the presentation of the bike at EICMA 2019. The lines of the new BMW cruiser, innovative and at the same time faithfully traditional, deserved “complementary elements and an even more Heritage spirit, starting from the soft lines of the tank to the characteristic shapes of the boxer,” said Pier Francesco Marchio of Garage 221.
BMW R 18 Aurora
The project initially focused on the study of the different sections of the bike, keeping in mind the need to connect the new elements in a unique harmony of lines, taking inspiration from the cruisers of the 1970s, which have always impressed Pier Francesco “for their impressive aesthetic fluidity.” Distinctive elements of the BMW R 18 Aurora are the wraparound fenders and the batwing fairing.
Modifications that led to the R 18 Aurora stem from Garage 221’s deep knowledge of BMW Motorrad history. The saddle was borrowed in its entirety from a 2005 BMW R 1200 C. The fairing supports are adapted from parts on a 1982 BMW R 100 and a 1991 BMW K 75. Even for the color of the body, a 1983 BMW R 100 RT was used as a reference, customizing the graphics in its shades and intensity. The front and rear fender supports, saddle supports, and license plate holder arms are entirely handmade.
The exhaust pipes were made in collaboration with Leo Vince, taking particular care of the sound, to make it even more full-bodied and captivating. Their design has been specifically studied to give a very personal and muscular line to the central part of the R 18.
The R 18 Aurora’s oil cooler grille gives a classy natural touch, inspired by the grille of BMW’s cars from the 1960s. “It was a lot of hard work,” said Pier Francesco, “but the result is truly stunning. The textured paintwork of the cylinder head covers, the injection housings, the central crankcase and our oil cooler grille make everything look homogeneous, creating a unique effect with the cylinder block and the bevel gear.”
2022 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 in Gunship Gray. (Harley-Davidson/)
Harley-Davidson may be expanding the breadth of its streetbike lineup with rides like the Pan America 1250 and the LiveWire, but its bread and butter remains the cruiser. One of the most popular cruisers in this category, the Iron 883 returns for 2022 with three new colorways: White Sand Pearl, Gunship Gray, and Black Denim. That’s the good news.
2022 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 in Black Denim. (Harley-Davidson/)
Unfortunately, as with many consumer goods these days, the price has also changed, going up $1,250 from last year’s MSRP to $10,749. While the increase isn’t a huge jump, it does represent a milestone in the fact that for many years part of the Iron 883′s appeal was its sub-$10,000 price tag. That era now appears to be over for good.
One of Harley’s most popular models returns for 2022. (Harley-Davidson/)
That being said, the 883 wasn’t just about the price. It still features the 883cc air-cooled Evolution V-twin and stripped-down aesthetic that riders have come to love. Since its introduction in 2009, the bike retains its “old-school style” and continues to be a prime option for personalization. Its low seat height (25.7 inches, laden) makes this a viable option for newer riders and shorter riders, and the blacked-out wheels, exhaust, frame, and covers enhance the aggressive presence of the machine.
It’s simple and straightforward from an electronics perspective, meaning it basically has none of the bells and whistles that you’ll find on many bikes these days.
2022 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 in White Sand Pearl. (Harley-Davidson/)
2022 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Technical Specifications and Price
Price:
$10,749
Engine:
883cc, air-cooled V-twin; 4 valves
Bore x Stroke:
76.2 x 96.8mm
Compression Ratio:
9.1:1
Fuel Delivery:
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Clutch:
Wet, multiplate
Transmission/Final Drive:
5-speed/belt
Frame:
Mild steel tubular
Front Suspension:
39mm fork; 3.6 in. travel
Rear Suspension:
Dual coilover shocks, preload adjustable; 1.6 in. travel
Front Brake:
2-piston caliper, 300mm disc
Rear Brake:
2-piston caliper, 260mm disc
Wheels, Front/Rear:
9-spoke w/ machined highlights; 19 x 2.15 in./16 x 3.0 in.
Fabio Di Giannantonio: “2022 is just around the corner. It will be my first season in MotoGP and it will be so cool! I will have a lot to learn, my expectation is to grow race by race and who knows, we’ll may be able to collect even some great achievements. In a bit we’ll be back on track for the test, we’re going in Malaysia and Indonesia is following. I can’t wait to ride again this beautiful beast. The winter break is always too long, I’m counting the days, the hours! And the bike is spectacular, maybe the most beautiful I’ve ever ride, the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. With that unique main color it looks like a bike of the 70’s, retrò style, on track we’ll be recognizable for sure. Particular, original, BEAUTIFUL. A unique emotion”.
We think an Ohvale is guaranteed to make your child the coolest kid in school
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In line with Dunlop’s long-term investment in the youth motorcycle movement and the introduction of Dunlop’s new mini-sized road racing slick, Dunlop and Ohvale have partnered up to give away a custom Dunlop Ohvale GP-0 160cc motorcycle.
This one-of-a-kind motorcycle will be on display at select 2022 AMA Monster Energy Supercross rounds, where future racers can envision their road racing career!
The MotoAmerica Mini Cup is where these bikes show their potential at ten different rounds in 2022 and are explicitly designed to introduce young riders to the sport of motorcycle road racing. As the pathway to developing the next American world champion, this series features young, up-and-coming road racers.
In addition to being the official tire of MotoAmerica, Dunlop has a long history of supporting youth motorcycling in North America. Through its Team Dunlop program and with the current growth in youth road racing, Dunlop is stepping forward to offer a lucky individual a race-ready motorcycle to begin their journey to become the next MotoAmerica Mini Cup Champion.
“We are very excited to partner with Ohvale and MotoAmerica for the Dunlop Mini Cup Sweepstakes,” said Mike Buckley, Dunlop’s Sr. Vice President Sales/Marketing. “It’s important for us as a company to continue Dunlop’s dedication towards the progression of youth development.”
To further complete the package, Moto America, the premier national road race series in North America, and host of the Ohvale Mini Cup series, has offered to give (1) free Mini Cup race entry to a race of the winner’s choice, permitting the winner is eligible for the age-restricted series.
Over the years, whether in street or dirt, Dunlop has taken pride in supporting youth racing series and investing in tire development to help create the sports future champions. We are excited to be contributing this bike to help grow the sport and showcase the hard work Dunlop has been doing to make the best tires for your bike, regardless of size.
The Dunlop Mini Cup Sweepstakes starts on January 7, 2022, and closes on May 9, 2022, so don’t wait. Click here to enter to win! Please see the contest rules for more information.
Honda has announced its returning motorcycles for 2022, which includes four versions of the Africa Twin adventure bike.
We’ve seen (and tested) two 2022 Hondas already, both in the miniMOTO family: the updated Grom and the all-new Navi, an affordable, user-friendly motorcycle for commuters and new riders. The 2022 Honda lineup includes another miniMOTO, the Super Cub C125, as well as Africa Twin, Gold Wing, Rebel, Fury, CBR, and NC750X models.
2022 Honda Super Cub C125
Honda’s Super Cub is a living legend. Introduced in 1958, more than 100 million have been built, making it the most produced motor vehicle in history. It’s also the inspiration for the wildly successful “You meet the nicest people on a Honda” advertising campaign.
2022 Honda Super Cub C125
For 2022, the Super Cub’s new SOHC, 124cc, single-cylinder engine benefits from a longer stroke, which delivers more useable power while also improving fuel economy. Honda also managed to shave off 2 pounds, reducing curb weight to just 238 pounds. Offered in a new Matte Gray Metallic colorway, the 2022 Super Cub starts at just $3,799.
2022 Honda Africa Twin
Since its 2016 reintroduction, the legendary Africa Twin proven itself to be a highly capable adventure bike both on- and off-road, and the platform has grown to include four models. For 2022, the sporting- and off-road performance-oriented standard version now comes with the same rear carrier as its more distance riding-oriented Adventure Sports ES sibling. Meanwhile, that version gets a shorter windscreen for improved visibility.
2022 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES
Both Africa Twin versions are compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and both are available with either a manual gearbox or Honda’s advanced automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), which has a program change for 2022, delivering smoother shifting in the lower gears.
2022 Honda Africa Twin
2022 Honda Africa Twin
The standard Africa Twin comes in Grand Prix Red, with an MSRP of $14,499 for the manual transmission version and $15,299 for the DCT version. The Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES comes in Pearl White, and MSRP is $17,299 for the manual and $18,099 for the DCT.
2022 Honda Gold Wing
Now in its sixth generation, Honda’s flagship Gold Wing caters to long-distance tourers with an ultra-smooth opposed six-cylinder engine, spacious cockpit, and ample storage capacity. Despite it’s 1,833cc mill and 804-pound running weight, it delivers sporty performance and handling that belies its size. The Gold Wing delivers style and luxury for multi-day road trips with comfortable seating options, cutting-edge rider aids, and a top-of-the-line infotainment system.
2022 Honda Gold Wing DCT
Last year, Honda updated the Gold Wing Tour with a larger trunk and more comfortable passenger accommodations, and all Gold Wing models got updated audio and Android Auto integration in addition to Apple Car Play.
2022 Honda Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT
In 2022, the Gold Wing DCT trim comes in Nightshade Blue and retails for $25,300. At $28,500, the trunk-equipped Gold Wing Tour now sports Ultra Blue Metallic and Metallic Black colorways. The Gold Wing Tour DCT offers the same paint schemes but with an MSRP of $29,500 and the 2022 Gold Wing Tour Airbag DCT rounds out the range with a $32,800 sticker price and Ultra Blue Metallic livery.
2022 Honda NC750X
For commuters covering longer distances, the Honda NC750X has become one of the top picks in the adventure category. The fuel-sipping 745cc parallel-Twin isn’t all business though. Its low to midrange torque makes it a great option for backroad weekend excursions as well.
2022 Honda NC750X
The standard NC750X remains affordable in 2022 with a $8,699 sticker price. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) trim comes in close behind at $9,299. Honda’s Selectable Torque Control is available in both trims, reassuring the rider that the NC750X is just as practical as it is versatile.
2022 Honda Rebel 1100
Introduced last year, the Rebel 1100 returns for 2022. Don’t let its cruiser stance fool you. With a liquid-cooled, 1,084cc parallel-Twin derived from the Africa Twin, a solid chassis, and electronic rider aids, it delivers both style and performance.
2022 Honda Rebel 1100 ABS
The Metallic Black and Bordeaux Red Metallic paint options carry over from 2021, but a stunning new Pearl Stallion Brown makes the Rebel stand out from the crowd. Honda offers the 2022 Rebel 1100 at $9,399 while the DCT version comes in at $9,999. Regardless of the trim, both Rebel 1100 models include ABS as standard.
2022 HondaRebel 300/500
Also returning for 2022 are two of the industry’s most popular entry-level cruisers, Honda’s Rebel 300 and Rebel 500. They combine user-friendliness with stylish, minimalist design, including a peanut fuel tank, LED lighting, and blacked-out finishes.
2022 Honda Rebel 300
2022 Honda Rebel 500 ABS SE
The Honda Rebel 300 is available in Matte Gray Metallic and Pearl Blue, with an MSRP of $4,699, or $4,999 with ABS. The Honda Rebel 500 is available in Matte Gray Metallic and Matte Pearl White, with an MSRP of $6,399, or $6,699 with ABS. The Honda Rebel 500 ABS SE ($6,899) comes in a new Matte Silver and has select accessories preinstalled.
2022 Honda Fury
The Rebel may bring cruiser performance and aesthetics into the 21st century, but the 2022 Honda Fury sticks to its chopper roots. With a long and lean stance, aggressive styling, and 1,312cc V-Twin, the factory-direct custom lives up to its name.
2022 Honda Fury
However, with dual counter-balancers, fuel injection, and shaft drive, the Fury delivers a smooth ride. In Pearl Yellow paint, the 2022 Fury is sure to turn heads, and at $11,499, it’s priced to take on all competitors.
2022 Honda CBR600RR
Honda’s CBR600RR is back in 2022, offering the utmost supersport performance for spirited road riders and track day enthusiasts. With eight World Supersport titles under its belt, the CBR600RR retains its championship pedigree in 2022 with full Showa suspension and a high-revving inline-four engine.
2022 Honda CBR600RR
Resplendent in Grand Prix Red, the base 2022 Honda CBR600RR has an MSRP of $11,999 and the ABS-equipped model goes for $12,999.
2022 Honda CBR1000RR
Last year Honda introduced the exclusive, track-focused CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, a premium, World Superbike-caliber machine that cost $28,500.
2022 Honda CBR1000RR
For those seeking liter-class performance on a more affordable scale, Honda’s legendary CBR1000RR is available for 2022 in Grand Prix Red for $16,499, or $16,799 with ABS.
I’ve done the course twice and each time I’ve learnt new skills, so even if you’ve done it before, it’s worth going back again for a refresher.
MotorbikeWriter goes downhill fast at a BMW GS course
The course is great for those who intend to take part in the GS Safaris.
The training program teaches the following disciplines:
Slow-speed maneuvering and control
Correct body position/balance
Throttle and clutch control
Cornering
Braking
Ascending and descending hills safely with confidence
Riding over/around obstacles.
The two-day course is suitable for novices through to more advanced riders. However, experienced riders who have passed the Level 1 program may like to promote themselves to the Level 2 course.
BMW’s head coaches are Motorcycling Australia Level 2 Accredited and BMW International Instructor Academy Certified.
