LCR Honda racers Cal Crutchlow and Takaaki Nakagami were star billings as a host of motorsport VIPs joined in the celebrations for the Honda Racing Thanks Day at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan at the weekend.
Honda Racing Thanks Day
2019 marks 60 years of Honda’s first entry into World Championship racing, and the company celebrated its tenth Thanks Day in front of over 17,000 fans who all were allowed free access so that Honda could show its gratitude for their support.
Cal Crutchlow with Eddie Lawson’s 1989 championship winning NSR500
With Nakagami unable to take part in the on-track action due to his recent shoulder operation, it was left to Crutchlow to hold up the LCR Honda honour out on track.
Crutchlow had a crack in the karts
The Brit won a kart race alongside his Super GT racing partner Hideki Mutoh.
And had a win..!
Crutchlow missed out on a win in the wacky Grom race behind Moto3 rider Ai Ogura.
Crutchlow on a Grom
Crutchlow later put on a real show for the fans as he lapped on the awe-inspiring Honda NSR500 that Eddie Lawson rode to victory in the 1989 500cc World Championship.
Cal Crutchlow
“It was incredible and a real privilege to ride an NSR! I grew up watching guys race these 500s – I used to think the bikes looked spectacular and now I know they are spectacular! The bike was fantastic but I can’t imagine racing one in 1989. I’d like to say a big thank you to HRC for this opportunity, because it has been a fantastic event for the fans, but also a special one for us riders”.
Cal Crutchlow with Eddie Lawson’s 1989 championship winning NSR500
Honda Motor President Takahiro Hachigo
“Honda started World Championship racing in 1959, the year I was born! Honda has been racing for such a long time! I want to say thank you to all the fans for supporting us all these years, both in motorcycle and in automobile motorsport.”
Yamaha Motor Australia is excited to announce the release of the 2020 WR250R, available in Team Yamaha Blue and White. Pricing is unchanged from the 2019 model at just $9599 incl GST, ride away.
2020 Yamaha WR250R
Since its release, Yamaha’s WR250R has attracted a cult following of new and experienced riders. Proving to be much more than just another trail bike, WR250R has a well-deserved reputation as a superb lightweight adventure tourer, capable at tackling a desert crossing or weekday commutes.
2020 Yamaha WR250R
At its heart is a liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve single-cylinder engine that pushes hard all the way to 10,000 rpm, making it one of the strongest 250cc singles ever built by Yamaha. Its aluminium semi-double cradle frame has been developed using technology featured on Yamaha’s race-winning YZ250F motocross, and WR250F endurance machines.
2020 Yamaha WR250R – A liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve single-cylinder engine is highly flexible
Front and rear suspension features fork legs adjustable for preload and rebound/compression and a rear shock absorber connected to a lightweight aluminium swingarm that’s also adjustable for preload and rebound/compression.
The WR250R features adjustable suspension at both ends
Excellent fuel economy and class-leading throttle response are delivered by a fuel injection system that constantly monitors intake air pressure, as well as crank and throttle position, to deliver the optimum fuel mixture right across the rev range.
2020 Yamaha WR250R
The six-speed transmission has been specifically developed for the WR250R to optimise the power characteristics of the high-compression short-stroke engine. Ratios have been carefully selected to deliver performance and drivability in a wide variety of conditions and situations.
A six-speed gearbox and tailored gear ratios ensures strong drive in any conditions
A compact LCD instrument panel displays all the information the rider needs, without being over-crowded or over-complicated. The bright display includes a speedometer, clock and tripmeter as well as a range of warning lights.
Electric start and a utilitarian LCD display offer everything you’d need
The 2020 WR250R is available in showrooms now. *Pricing quoted is correct at time of publication.
A single front disc brake offers good power and feel
2020 Yamaha WR250R – Available now for $9599 incl GST ride away2020 Yamaha WR250R
Suzuki have announced a Tanami Edition DR650SE for 2020 that adds $1200 worth of kit to make the DR more ready for adventure right from the showroom floor.
2020 Suzuki DR650SE Tanami Edition
The ‘Tanami Edition’ is inspired by the remote northern Australian desert; famous for its undulating rocky terrain and rugged scenery and has been developed specifically with Australian adventure riders in mind.
2020 Suzuki DR650SE Tanami Edition
The 20L Acerbis polyurethane fuel tank greatly improves the long-distance legs of the DR650SE over the 13-litre steel tank featured on the normal edition.
The DR650SE Tanami edition includes 20L Acerbis polyurethane fuel tank
Increased range is complimented by the greater protection offered by the Genuine Suzuki aluminium bash plate and Barkbuster VPS hand guards fitted as standard equipment.
The DR650SE Tanami edition includes a Genuine Suzuki aluminium bash plate
The sturdy bash plate features a simple two-bolt design allowing for easy removal and servicing. The hand guards feature full wrap around aluminium design with replaceable high impact resistant plastic shields, which also assist in deflecting wind from the rider’s hands.
The DR650SE Tanami edition includes Barkbuster VPS hand guards
Lastly, the Tanami Edition is also supplied with a spare set of Pirelli MT21 tyres, developed specially for on/off-road motorcycles offering flexibility of use on differing terrain types and increased performance in off-road conditions.
The DR650SE Tanami edition also comes with a set of Pirelli MT21 tyres
Lewis Croft – Suzuki Australia Motorcycle Marketing Manager
“The DR650SE has a rich history in Australia and was the top-selling adventure touring motorcycle sold in Australia in 2018. For MY20 we have injected even more adventure into the DR’s DNA with the introduction of the Tanami Edition; packaged ready for long distance riding around our beautiful country. More than just off-road worthy and boasting an unparalleled reliability record, the DRZ650E offers simplicity, value for money and most importantly the riding enjoyment the model has brought and continues to deliver to so many Australian customers.”
2020 Suzuki DR650SE Tanami Edition
Tanami Edition adventure pack items valued at over $1200 including fitment.
Acerbis 20 litre polyurethane fuel tank^
Pirelli MT21 Rallycross tyre set^
Genuine Suzuki Alloy Bash Plate
Genuine Suzuki Alloy Handguards
Tanami Swingarm Decals
The MY20 Suzuki DR650SE Tanami Edition is available now from Suzuki Motorcycle dealers for a recommended price of $9,490* Ride Away.
2020 Suzuki DR650SE Tanami Edition
The Fine Print
*Recommended ride away price shown includes 12 months registration (NT 6 months), 12 months compulsory third party insurance (CTP),stamp duty and dealer pre delivery charges, fitting of supplied Tanami Edition items with the exception of the ^tyre set and fuel tank.
Serco Yamaha will draft in Connor Tierney for the Monster Energy S-X Open Auckland and AUS-X Open Melbourne rounds of the 2019 Australian Supercross Championship, as a shoulder injury sustained at Wollongong will sideline American Jacob Hayes for the remainder of the season.
Tierney’s call up comes after an incredible race victory in main event three at the third stop of the series last weekend, which saw him lead from start to finish in the seven-lap encounter.
“With Jacob out hurt, Serco Yamaha approached me about doing the last two rounds with them and I can’t wait to be flying the Serco Yamaha flag at the two biggest races of the year,” said Tierney. “Having the support and direction of a team like Serco is a huge bonus and hopefully I can continue to post good results and show them what I’m capable of.”
After promising start to the season, Hayes, who crashed heavily in his heat on Saturday night, will now return to America in order to be completely recovered and prepared for the 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship.
“It’s such a disappointing way to finish the championship, especially as it started so well for myself and the team,” Hayes commented. “There appears to be no major damage, so I just need to rest it and take my time to ensure it’s done right.
“Because I had already had an issue in the Adelaide round and now at Wollongong, I’m out of the championship as far as points go, so it’s best for me to get it sorted now so I’m 100 percent for the start of the AMA championship in January.”
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Aussies lead as 2019 ISDE kicks off in Portugal
The RecoveR8 Australian World Trophy, Junior Trophy and Women’s Trophy teams have arrived in Portugal, for the 94th running of the FIM International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), with the World Trophy and Junior Trophy teams already making their mark after Day 1, leading both classes.
Daniel Sanders – 2019 ISDE – Image by Dario Agrati
Overnight rain dampened conditions for competitors during the opening lap of two, but from the off racing was hot and heavy as the five hundred plus competitors from 26 nations jostled for position.
Determined to put RecoveR8 Team Australia out front, Daniel Sanders was quick off the mark, setting the fastest time on the opening special test. But with United States’ Ryan Sipes and Spain’s Josep Garcia in close contention and the top-ten separated by just fifteen seconds, it was all to play for.
2019 ISDE – Image by Dario Agrati
The FIM ISDE continues on day two with a repeat of day one’s three-hundred kilometre Menhir Route. Full report to follow.
2019 Australian ISDE Team
RecoveR8 World Trophy Team
Joshua Green
Matthew Phillips
Daniel Sanders
Luke Styke
RecoveR8 Women’s Trophy Team
Jessica Gardiner
Tayla Jones
Mackenzie Tricker
RecoveR8 Junior Trophy Team
Michael Driscoll
Fraser Higlett
Lyndon Snodgrass
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Zach Osborne extends Husqvarna contract
Husqvarna Motorcycles have announced that Zach Osborne has signed with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team for an additional year, extending his current contract into the 2021 season.
Zach Osborne
Osborne has enjoyed a hugely successful professional racing career to date, over a wide variety of disciplines and championships. His impressive list of achievements include two consecutive Eastern Regional 250SX Championships (2017 and ’18), an AMA Pro Motocross 250 Championship (‘17), an FIM World Motocross Championship win, 14 career FIM World Motocross Championship MX2 podiums, a British MX2 Championship, and representing the United States in both the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) and at the prestigious Motocross of Nations (MXoN).
Zach Osborne
The Virginia native most recently put forth an impressive debut in the premier 450MX class over the summer, claiming six podium finishes, 14 top-fives and one moto win in his rookie 450 season with the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team.
Zach Osborne
“I’m very grateful to continue my relationship with Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing! We’ve had some very successful years and I’m looking forward to more. I’ve truly enjoyed being a part of this program since the revitalisation of the brand started back in 2015 and it feels like just yesterday that I joined the team. We have a great group of people and I enjoy going racing with them every weekend.”
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Cody Webb joins the FactoryONE Shero Team
American hard enduro star Cody Webb has left KTM and joined the Sherco family. The three-time AMA EnduroCross champion and 2018 FIM SuperEnduro champion will race a 300 SE Factory edition for the FactoryONE Sherco Team.
Sherco is already well established in hard enduro with Wade Young and Mario Roman racing all major international extreme off-road events with Young claiming the 2019 American Hard Enduro Series. Webb will add a third and very strong component in this sector.
Cody Webb
“So excited to share this with everyone finally! Can’t wait to promote Sherco USA and win some races again. Big shout out to the FactoryONE Sherco team for putting this all together and making my dreams become a reality.”
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Suzuki announce 2020 JGRMX Yoshimura Team
JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing has announced its Motocross riders for 2020, and new to the JGR Suzuki squad in the 450 class is 450SX Rookie of the Year Joey Savatgy, as Alex Martin returns to represent the 250 class on his RM-Z250.
Suzuki announce 2020 JGRMX Yoshimura Team
Savatgy, who is no stranger to winning on the Suzuki brand, having racked up multiple Championships coming up through the ranks in Suzuki’s Amateur Racing Program, will be a great asset to the team as he brings proven talent, speed, and versatility to the track.
During the 2019 Supercross season, Savatgy earned the 450SX Rookie of the Year award and ended the series with five top-five finishes. With 12 professional career wins to his name, he has proven he has what it takes to be up-front on the RM-Z450.
Joey Savatgy – Suzuki 2020 JGRMX Yoshimura Team
Millville, Minnesota native Martin returns to JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki on his RM-Z250. With three podiums and 11 top-five overall finishes in his Supercross career, Martin was proud to add a career-best fifth place finish in the overall points standings on his RM-Z250 last season. A-Mart is eager to build upon those strong results and continue his successful career on Suzuki.
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2019 FIM Oceania Speedway draw for Gillman Speedway announced
FIM Oceania have announced the draw for the 2019 FIM Oceania Speedway Championship to be held on November 23 at Gillman Speedway, South Australia.
2019 FIM Oceania Speedway Championship
Gillman Speedway in metropolitan Adelaide, is one of Australia’s best speedway tracks and has previously held the FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar Championships, however this time solo speedway riders will be the stars under the FIM Oceania banner.
The sensational field of riders selected includes Australian’s solo stars, Rohan Tungate, Justin Sedgmen, Jack Holder and Jaimon Lidsey who will be lined up against Internationals Charles Wright (UK), Tom Brennan (UK), Dan Bewley (UK), Emil Grandal (Denmark) and Szmon Szlauderbach (Poland).
The FIM Oceania Speedway Championship will see some of the Oceania region’s best Speedway riders battling it out at Gillman with no brakes, gears or fear, Saturday 23rd January is anticipated to be an absolute scorcher!
2019 FIM Oceania Speedway Championship
Dan Bewley
Tom Brennan
Ben Cook
Matthew Gillmore
Emil Grandal
Jack Holder
Zane Keleher
Jaimon Lidsey
Jedd List
Brayden McGuiness
Robert Medson
Justin Sedgmen
Jordan Stewart
Szmon Szlauderbach
Rohan Tungate
Charles Wright
R1 – Kyle Bickley
R2 – Ben Ernst
R3 – Fraser Bowes
When & Where
FIM Oceania Speedway Championship : Date: 23rd November 2019
Venue: Gillman Speedway, South Australia
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2020 Australian Speedway nominations open
Motorcycling Australia have announced that nominations are now open and Supplementary Regulations are now available for the 2020 Australian Speedway U21’s, 125cc & 250cc Championships which will head to Victoria and Western Australia.
Nominations are open and close 4.30pm AEDST Wednesday 18th December 2019. Late nominations will not be accepted. Please note that only nominations completed and received online via Ridernet will be accepted.
Nominations and Dates are as follows:
2020 Australian Speedway U21’s Championship
2020 Australian Speedway U16’s 250cc Championship
2020 Australian Speedway U16’s 125cc Solo / Teams Championships
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2020 AORC calendar announced
The Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) has announced the 2020 calendar revealing dates and states for the highly anticipated National Championships.
Luke Styke – Round 7, Broken Hill – 2019 AORC – Image by John Pearson Media
Next year’s Championship will continue to use a double-header format, which will see six weekends make up 12 rounds of the AORC for 2020.
Kicking off the season will be Queensland (QLD) for Rounds 1 & 2, taking place over the February 22-23 weekend in 2020.
Will Price – 2019 AORC, Dungog
The Championship will then move to New South Wales (NSW) for the following four rounds hosting Rounds 3 & 4 as well as Rounds 5 & 6 on March 14-15 and April 18-19, respectively.
AORC Rounds 1 & 2, Toowoomba – Image by John Pearson
We will then head down to South Australia (SA) who will host Rounds 7 & 8 on August 1-2.
Victoria (VIC) will host Rounds 9 & 10 on September 19-20.
2019 AORC – Pro Race Start – Hedley, Victoria
The championship finale will conclude at a yet to be confirmed venue on October 17-18.
Over the coming weeks AORC will reveal all of the locations for the 12-round 2020 championship, and will also reveal what will be in store for the 2020 classes as they continue to evolve and grow alongside the championship.
2020 Australian Off-Road Championship Calendar
Round 1 & 2: QLD – 22–23 February 2020
Round 3 & 4: NSW – 14–15 March 2020
Round 5 & 6: NSW – 18–19 April 2020
Round 7 & 8: SA – 1–2 August 2020
Round 9 & 10: VIC – 19–20 September 2020
Round 11 & 12: TBC – 17–18 October 2020
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2020 Championship Calendars
2020 AMA Motocross race schedule
May 17 – Hangtown Motocross Classic – Rancho Cordova, CA
May 24 – Fox Raceway National – Pala, CA
May 31 – Thunder Valley National – Lakewood, CO
June 7 – Florida National – Jacksonville, FL
June 21 – High Point National – Mt. Morris, PA
June 28 – Southwick National – Southwick, MA
July 5 – RedBud National – Buchanan, MI
July 19 – Spring Creek National – Millville, MN
July 26 – Washougal National – Washougal, WA
August 16 – Unadilla National – New Berlin, NY
August 23 – Budds Creek National – Mechanicsville, MD
August 30 – Ironman National – Crawfordsville, IN
2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Calendar
Jan. 4 – Angels Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif.
Jan. 11 – The Dome at America’s Center, St. Louis, Mo.
Jan. 18 – Angels Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, Calif.
Jan. 25 – State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.
Feb. 1 – Ringcentral Coliseum, Oakland, Calif.
Feb. 8 – Petco Park, San Diego, Calif.
Feb. 15 – Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
Feb. 22 – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
Feb. 29 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.
March 7 – Daytona International Speedway, Daytona, Fla.
March 14 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianpolis, Ind.
March 21 – Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.
March 28 – Centurylink Field, Seattle, Wash.
April 4 – Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver, Co.
April 18 – Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
April 25 – Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nev.
May 2 – Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, Utah
2020 MXGP Calendar
March 1 – Great Britain, Matterley Basin (EMX125, WMX)
March 8 – The Netherlands, Valkenswaard – (EMX250, WMX)
March 22 – Patagonia, Argentina, Neuquen
April 5 – Trentino I, Pietramurata – (EMX250, EMX 2t)
April 19 – Spain, (TBA) – (EMX125, WMX)
April 26 – Portugal, Agueda – (EMX125, EMX250)
May 10 – France, Saint Jean d’Angely – (EMX125, EMX Open)
May 17 – Italy, Maggiora – (EMX Open, WMX)
May 24 – Germany, Teutschenthal – (EMX250, EMX Open)
Fly Racing’s 2020 range has arrived with the Lite Hydrogren Racewear range offered in an eye-catching Coral colour-way, and featuring all the development and technology you’d expect in Fly Racing gear.
Fly Racing 2020 Coral Lite Hydrogen Racewear
The Coral Lite Jersey is available for $69.95 RRP, with multi-panel construction, mesh ventilation and laser-cut perforations. Zero-cuff arms are reinforced, with a low profile tagless mesh collar, with an athletic fit ensuring.
The Fly Racing Lite Pants use a stretch panel construction, with stretch-rib panels, mesh behind the knee and on the lower leg, and leather heat sheild panels. Ergonomically pre-shaped knees fit most guards and braces, with a full floating seat and low-profile stretch cuffs. The Lite Hydrogen pant also features a zipper-lock system and BOA micro-adjustment at the waist, with a ratcheting closure.
The Fly Racing Lite gloves are ultra-light minimalist race gloves, with a perforated Clarino palm, Spandex mesh finger sidewall and gussets for air flow, as well as a double-layer thumb, silicone finger grips and an athletic fit.
Fly Racing Lite Hydrogen Jersey – Coral
Fly Racing Lite Hydrogen Jersey – $69.95 RRP
Laser-cut perforations help dissipate heat
Zero-cuff arm openings with reinforced mesh gussets provide unrestrictive mobility and a comfortable fit
Mesh ventilation panels dissipate unwanted heat
Multi-panel construction for maximum performance and comfortable fit
Low profile multi-directional tagless mesh collar
Extended tail helps keep jersey tucked in
Athletic fit: fits close to the body with minimal excess
Fly Racing Lite Hydrogen Pants – Coral
Fly Racing Lite Hydrogen Pants – $239.95 RRP
Lightweight minimalist design
Multi-directional stretch-rib panels for flexibility
Mesh panels on back of knee and lower leg
Low profile stretch leg cuffs with removable elastic band
Stretch panel construction for maximum comfort and movement
Leather heat shield panels with DuPont Kevlar stitching
The Boa System offers fast, on-the-fly micro adjustability
Ergonomically pre-shaped knee accommodates most knee braces and guards
Full-Floating seat surrounded by stretch-rib material moves naturally with your body
Exclusive zipper lock system for a secure fit
Ratcheting closure allows for adjustability
Fly Racing Lite Gloves – Coral
Fly Racing Lite Gloves – $34.95 RRP
Ultra-lightweight minimalist race glove with a soft hand feel
Single-layer perforated Clarino palm for improved airflow and a lightweight feel
Spandex mesh finger sidewall and gusset for improved air flow and lightweight feel
Reinforced double layer thumb
Silicone finger grippers
Athletic fit that fits close to the hand with minimal excess
The all-new Scott 2020 Fury goggle is designed to ensure no matter what conditions you are riding in, this goggle will enhance your capacity to perform with an even clearer vision, no matter what elements come your way – be it earth, air, fire, or water.
Scott Fury Goggles
Scott Motosports have continued to innovate and magnified the standards of what an off-road goggle should be. The Fury combines functions and features of multiple goggles to be able to offer the best ‘all-in-one’ option for your convenience.
The 4-pin works lenses ensure its compatibility with both roll offs and tear offs, easily mounted and removed. What’s more is the option for a light sensitive lens – perfect for those Aussie summer glares and flares.
Scott Fury Goggle
As with all of Scott’s goggles, the Fury comes in a solid range of designs and colours for chrome works lenses, allowing you to not only defend your vision, but to do it in style!
Following in the steps of the flagship goggle the Prospect, the Fury is the latest addition to Scott’s goggle range, offering a massive field of vision, comfort and lens retention.
Scott Fury Goggle features
Carrying the same lens as the Prospect goggle, the Fury offers a maximum field of vision. The large lens combined with a thin frame construction brings the lens closer to your eyes. This maximizes your overall field of vision.
Transferred from the Prospect to the Fury Goggle the Lens Lock System is another highlight that distinguishes this new goggle. The Lens Lock System guarantees the safest lens retention on the market and enables you to change your lens anywhere anytime.
The Fury Goggle is also compatible with Scotts revolutionary WFS50 system. The WFS50 is the largest film on the market with no less than 50 millimeters, offering you up to 50 clear views even in the most challenging conditions.
WFS 50, lens tear offs, anstistick grid or mudflap – any of these accessories can be used for both, our Fury and Prospect Goggle. This makes it very convenient to switch from one goggle to the other without worrying about the right accessories.
Well known motorcycle exhaust manufacturer Akrapovič announced its line of Triumph Modern Classics products at EICMA. The first models to be released are the Triumph Speed Twin and Thruxton 1200 products with more to come. Triumph Modern Classics owners stay tuned.
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Akrapovič Launches Triumph Modern Classics Range at EICMA
Akrapovič has used the prestigious EICMA show in Milan to present to the world its new range of exhaust systems for Triumph Modern Classics, with an exhaust system for the Triumph Speed Twin being displayed for the first time at the Italian event.
This stunning range of exhaust systems has been specifically designed to complement the look of the bikes, using traditional Akrapovič colourways such as a titanium natural surface and matte black coating, perfectly matching the culture of the modern classic look. The systems have been developed to change the sound and optimize power through the entire rev range and torque – especially in the mid to high rpm zone.
The first exhaust to be shown to the public is an Akrapovič Slip-On Line (Titanium) exhaust system for the Triumph Speed Twin and Thruxton 1200, with more exhausts for the range being developed for release soon, including the Bonneville T100 and T120 and the Scrambler 1200. The Slip-On Line will have a unique soundtrack, offering a deeper, thrilling tone, which provides an instant feeling of power. This unique sound comes to life as soon as the engine fires up, and as the revs increase the exhaust expresses the engine tone even further.
Fully compliant with EC/ECE type approval, this new range of Akrapovič exhausts is lighter than stock, which is achieved with various materials and construction, with the titanium outer sleeve as standard (the titanium natural version for the Bonneville T100, T120 and Scrambler 1200; black-coated for the Speed Twin / Thruxton 1200) with an engraved logo or monochrome logo sticker, all finished with silver or black-coated end caps and black-coated heat shields.
The new collection of Akrapovič exhausts for Triumph Modern Classics offers an innovative, appealing, design-led, lightweight addition, in keeping with this range of bikes, while delivering an aural delight sure to be enjoyed.
HJC i70 Full-Face Helmet, available in several solid colors and graphics.
The older I get, the more I appreciate simplicity, whether it’s sticking to a few simple ingredients in our meals, limiting investments to low-cost index funds or avoiding clothes that require dry cleaning (or even ironing, for that matter). Same goes for the gear I like to wear on the bike, which tends to get dropped, lost, forgotten, stolen, broken and/or dirty in short order. So the simpler the better, and if it’s inexpensive that helps, too.
At an MSRP of $199.99 to $219.99, HJC’s new i70 sport-touring helmet line is definitely inexpensive, and uses a tried-and-true full-face design formula to keep the helmet simple without forgoing any basics. The DOT-approved i70 starts with an injection-molded, advanced polycarbonate shell that HJC says is lighter and more compact than its iS-17 predecessor. Its removable, washable Super Cool comfort liner has a Glasses Groove to ease wearing your spectacles, and the EPS liner has molded-in pockets by the ears for comm system speakers. Very functional closeable vents in the top and chinbar are easy to use with gloves on, and flow plenty of air into a channel in the helmet liner and out the exhaust vent/spoiler or up onto the face shield. The Pinlock anti-fog-ready face shield comes in clear, smoke, dark smoke, amber or mirrored silver, blue or gold and can be changed without tools. Since the built-in, drop-down sun visor is already dark smoke, I found the clear anti-scratch face shield a good choice for touring and commuting, and it ratchets into one of six positions (including a barely-open vent position) and locks closed with a center locking system.
In daily use behind a windscreen or straight into the wind, worn briefly without earplugs I found the HJC i70 to be about average for noise. The double D-ring fastening system has an extra-long strap with an end retainer, and at 3 pounds, 8 ounces in my size large, the helmet is a few ounces lighter than most fiberglass composite lids. Its comfort liner has a soft texture and firm, supportive foam that is comfortable and seems to wick away sweat, and both the cheek pads and headliner come in interchangeable sizes. The lever for the sun shield slides back-and-forth along the bottom edge of the helmet shell and was a bit sticky at first, but loosened up with use.
Overall the HJC i70 is a functional, comfortable full-face helmet with everything you need and nothing you don’t. I’m especially fond of the hi-viz Rias graphic shown, which looks cool and gets attention. The helmet comes in solid colors and several graphics in sizes XS-2XL (add $5 for 2XL) spread over two shell sizes.
For more information, see your dealer or visit hjchelmets.com.
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