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Your 2019 Indian Roadmaster Elite Awaits, Chief
Indian says it’s only going to build 200 of these top-o-the-line tourers, each hand-encrusted in Wildfire Red Candy over Thunder Black Crystal paint and bejeweled with 24K gold trim. Packing a new, 600-watt sound system, 7-inch Ride Command touch screen, rear cylinder deactivation and an entire plethora of optional equipment including three stages of engine upgrades – you’ll know you’ve arrived when you arrive on this thing: 914 pounds of luxury (dry) for $36,999 US.
Indian Press Release:
Minneapolis (February 26, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company founded in 1901, today announced its latest ultra-premium touring motorcycle, the 2019 Roadmaster Elite. With only 200 available, the limited-edition Roadmaster Elite pairs modern touring amenities with iconic Indian Motorcycle styling. The 2019 model also boasts many exclusive premium features including a hand painted custom-inspired design along with top of the line premium amenities.
There’s real gold in there.
Every Roadmaster Elite is an artistic masterpiece that features Wildfire Red Candy over Black Crystal paint with real 24-karat gold leaf badging. Each bike undergoes a meticulous paint process that takes nearly 30 hours to complete and is finished by hand.
600 watts should give you all the cowbell you want.
New for 2019, the Roadmaster Elite receives an upgraded 600-watt PowerBand
Audio Plus system. The high-powered system delivers exceptional sound and clarity from high-output fairing, trunk, and saddlebag speakers that are 50 percent louder than the stock audio system offered on the 2019 Roadmaster. The PowerBand Audio Plus system features an enhanced nine-band dynamic equalizer that auto-adjusts specific frequencies to the optimal level at different vehicle speeds to compensate for road, wind, and engine noise to deliver crystal clear sound quality in every riding condition.
Additional premium amenities unique to the Roadmaster Elite include leather passenger armrests, spacious billet aluminum rider and passenger floorboards, a premium touring console, billet aluminum pinnacle mirrors, and chrome bumpers.
“The Roadmaster Elite offers the most refined, premium touring experience for riders that demand the best of the best,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “We’ve truly left no stone unturned, packing this bike with style and comfort features that take the touring experience to a new level.”
Along with the powerful Thunder Stroke® 111 engine, which produces 119 ft-lbs of torque for exceptional power at low RPM, the Roadmaster Elite features the latest ride-enhancing technologies available from Indian Motorcycle, including:
Selectable Ride Modes
Three selectable ride modes, including Tour, Standard and Sport, allow the rider to adjust the bike’s throttle response to fit their riding preferences. The throttle map for each Ride Mode was designed with a specific application in mind, resulting in one motorcycle with three distinct personalities.
Rear Cylinder Deactivation
When the Thunder Stroke 111 reaches operating temperature and the ambient temperature exceeds 59⁰ F, the rear cylinder will automatically deactivate when the bike is at a standstill, resulting in less engine heat for improved rider comfort in slow-moving or stopped traffic. The rear cylinder instantly reactivates when throttle is applied for a seamless transition to full power. The bike also features redesigned lowers that provide optimal airflow for improved comfort.
Ride Command
The Indian Motorcycle Ride Command® system is the largest, fastest, most customizable infotainment system on two wheels. The seven-inch, glove-compatible touchscreen features turn-by-turn navigation, customizable rider information screens, Bluetooth® compatibility, and pairs with the Indian Motorcycle Ride Command mobile app for remote accessibility to key vehicle information. Riders can also plan a ride route with up to 100 points on the Ride Command website and wirelessly transfer it to the bike via Bluetooth.
The 2019 Roadmaster Elite also comes standard with all the premium touring amenities riders expect from an Indian Roadmaster, including full LED lighting, a genuine leather two-up touring seat individually heated for rider and passenger, ABS, heated handgrips, keyless ignition, a push button power windshield, weatherproof, remote-locking saddlebags, a spacious trunk that fits two full face helmets, and over 37 gallons of storage space.
Among the performance upgrades available for the 2019 Roadmaster Elite are a new Stage 1 Exhaust, a Thunder Stroke® Stage 1 Performance Air Intake, Thunder Stroke® Stage 2 Performance Cams, and the 116ci Stage 3 Big Bore Kit for riders looking for the ultimate in performance. The bike also has many comfort and style accessories available including a mid-rise handlebar, a new color-matched open fender and 19-inch front wheel for riders who prefer a more aggressive look.
With only 200 available, pricing for the ultra-premium Roadmaster Elite starts at $36,999 in the U.S. and $44,499 in Canada. Available at Indian Motorcycle dealers today.
Learn more about Indian Motorcycle and the 2019 Roadmaster Elite by visiting IndianMotorcycle.com and following along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Klim Hardanger One-Piece Touring Suit First Look
Klim’s introduced a new item to its line that adventure riders are sure to love. The Hardanger one-piece suit aims to provide superior protection from the elements and hazards of the road in a single, convenient package. The roster of features is impressive, and size run generous with options for short, regular, and tall riders in small through 3XL. Colors include black, tan, and gray, and pricing starts at $1,299.99.
The Hardanger has a three-layer Gore-Tex outer shell that is guaranteed to keep you dry. There are 750-denier Cordura reinforcements on the elbows, boot panels, knees, and shoulders too. Getting in and out of the Hardanger is accomplished with a top-down zip-in, zip-out design. The outer shell has a number of other touches as well, including waterproof pass-through ports for heated garment wires and ability to integrate with the Klim Tek Pak touring backpack. There’s a metal D-ring built into the Hardanger that allows the entire suit to be locked to a helmet lock on the bike, for when you want to spend some time off the motorcycle and out of the suit.
There’s no liner inside because Klim wanted to provide a streamlined piece of gear that will allow riders to wear normal clothes or additional layers beneath.
You get numerous vents on the Hardanger including two on the chest, on the forearms, triceps, biceps, thighs (front and back), and on the back. For storage there are two chest pockets, two front thigh pockets, a left forearm pocket, two interior pockets and two hand-warmer pockets.
RELATED: Klim Revamps Its Dakar Dual-Sport Motorcycle Jacket
Impact protection is provided by a full range of D3O LP1 vented armor, with pads in the shoulders, elbows, back, hips, and knees. Armor position can be adjusted as well to suit a variety of body types.
The piece as a whole is designed for maximum comfort, so has a touring/commuting fit build and adjustment straps at the forearms, waist, and calves. There’s 3M Scotchlite reflective material throughout the exterior as well to improve visibility.
If this is the suit you’ve been waiting for, you can get yours now from Klim.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Zero SR/F Electric Motorcycle First Look
The most powerful Zero yet…
Zero Motorcycles introduces the SR/F streetfighter, the brand’s most powerful electric bike to date.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
This is MotoGP™: Potential
At 16, however, it’s easy to let yourself get swamped by the pressure and that’s exactly what happened to me. To make matters worse, I injured my right ankle in a crash at Misano and that meant I had to sit out five rounds. From then on, everything seemed to get that bit more difficult for me. In 2018, I was able to hit reset and everything went from there. At the start of July, my manager told me we’d been offered the chance to move to MotoGP™. I’d just had two fantastic races and they gave me so much more confidence. I was surprised and excited at the same time, and I also had to keep it quiet. In the end it all worked out and here I am, a MotoGP™ rider! None of this would have been possible without Petronas, Sepang Racing Team, Yamaha and everyone around me. I’m incredibly grateful for the trust they’ve shown me and I hope I can do them proud.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Preparado para la primera carrera! 💪🏼Ready for the first race!#QatarTest MotoGP
Preparado para la primera carrera! 💪🏼
Ready for the first race!
#QatarTest MotoGP
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Most Rideable Bikes Of The Mama Tried Motorcycle Show
Finding the function in a room full of artfully built motorcycles
Take a peek at some of our favorite and most rideable motorcycles from the Mama Tried show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Halliday stunned by runner-up in premier class return
Supersport champion impresses in round one at Phillip Island.
Image: Russell Colvin.
Reigning Supersport champion Cru Halliday is stunned by his incredible return to the premier class at Phillip Island’s first round of the 2019 Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) over the weekend.
The Yamaha Racing Team talent considers the seaside Phillip Island circuit as a ‘bogey’ track, making his runner-up overall result in the highly-competitive even more surprising.
P2 in qualifying set the tone for Halliday over the duration of the weekend, as he went onto record a stellar 4-2-3 results sheet, finishing up behind overall victor Aiden Wagner (Yamaha).
“If you had of told me on Thursday I would leave Phillip Island second in points on my return to ASBK, I would have said you are dreaming,” Halliday explained. “We started the week strongly but still needing to find some speed, and the YRT crew went to work and found exactly what was required and the bike was amazing in every race.
“The depth of the field this year is good and the opening few laps of every race is so intense as track position is vital. You simply can’t give up positions early in the race as they are so hard to get back with the amount of talent on the track this year. But I’m stoked with the weekend and can’t thank everyone at YRT enough.
“Kevy gave me a bit of a revving early in the week and threatened me about putting his grandmother on the bike if I didn’t step up and that’s what I needed. Thanks to the entire team and so motivated to make the most of this start to the season and keep the Yamaha R1M at the front of the pack at the next round.”
The Australian Superbike Championship will now head to Wakefield Park in New South Wales on 22-24 March for the second stop of the seven-round series.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Kawasaki Z900RS in second recall
The previous Z900RS/Cafe recall was for improper routing of the rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor lead which could touch the rear tyre.
“If the brake hose becomes damaged, it could create the potential for loss of braking performance due to brake fluid leakage,” the notice said.
It involved 132 motorcycles, so we know that they have now sold at least 150!
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
• USA
• Canada
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
BMW still has ‘limitations’ declares Sykes
British rider makes BMW Motorrad WorldSBK racing debut at Phillip Island.
Image: Supplied.
Tom Sykes admits his S 1000 RR still has its limitations after making his racing debut with the all-new BMW Motorrad WorldSBK outfit at Phillip Island’s opening round of the 2019 FIM Motul Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) over the weekend.
Acknowledging it’s early days in the motorcycle’s development, Sykes explained he was able navigate his way through the field in the more technical sections of the seaside circuit, however a lack of straight line performance forced him to relinquish positions down the long stretches at the Island.
Scoring seventh in race one followed by 11th in the Superpole race and 13th in race two, the British ace is adamant the results don’t reflect his current position.
“It has been a challenging day but I have to say that our results do not reflect where we really are,” Sykes stated. “It is just unfortunate that at the moment the bike still has some limitations in the straight line performance but it’s still very early days and on the positive side we have a very good chassis set-up.
“During the race we were able to make some good passes but then lost it again on the easy part of the track. We have shown we are capable of running in the top five during all tests and practices and when we are riding alone, so we know which area we have to work on the bike.
“We have some race mileage under our belt and I know that now the entire BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team will work hard to keep progressing like we did in the winter.”
Phillip Island was dominated by Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) in his WorldSBK debut, while taking the all-new Panigale V4 R to three race victories in its first competitive outing on the world stage.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au