“But anyway, when I saw that Pecco, Maverick, Pol and Fabio were a bit gone, I tried to focus as much as I could,” continued Mir, talking about his race. “In the middle of the race is started to feel good with the bike and I started to ride in a better way, then I started to recover the distance between them a bit. On the last laps it was so fun fighting with these guys. So happy for this P2, we are looking for a victory but it’s important meanwhile to score points and continue in this shape. And yeah, so happy for the team also.”
TVS is an important motorcycle manufacturer in India and the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V received some updates.
The bike looks great. It’s sporty and modern. The bike offers a 200cc engine and 270mm front disc brake and 240mm rear disc brake. There’s dual-channel ABS and the company has also launched a single-channel ABS version, according to Indian Autos Blog.
The RTR 200 4V isn’t a new motorcycle, rather TVS made some updates to the bike for this model year. The updates include the new ABS and full LED lights. The bike also features TVS SmartXonnect, rear wheel lift-off protection, a slipper clutch, radial rear tire, feather touch electric start, and a fully-digital instrument cluster.
The engine his been BS6 certified, and it and will put out about 20 hp and about 12 lb-ft of torque. It should be a hit in the Indian market, but I’d really like to see TVS export this bike to North America and Australia. The little motorcycle would be a great competitor to the other small-displacement bikes that are currently available.
One of the biggest obstacles for electric ADV bikes is the fact that battery technology just simply isn’t there yet. However, that might be changing and sooner than you think, according to ADV Pulse.
The publication notes that battery technology is quickly progressing. Things like pre-charged swappable batteries, which are already in some scooters and are currently being developed via an alliance between Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha, could make getting a fresh battery as easy as pulling into a battery-swapping station for fully charged battery.
Also, battery ranges continue to improve every year. Lucid Motors has a massive battery on its new car and Tesla’s future batteries are supposed to get 500 miles per charge with short charge times. At the same time battery lifespans are increasing. Tesla’s new battery is supposed to be good for up to a million miles, which will eliminate the need for most folks to replace a battery.
All of these developments will take some time to make their way to motorcycles, but they will and it will likely happen before you expect it. The new battery technology is coming. Even now, it’s pretty impressive what can be done on an electric motorcycle. A bonafide electric ADV bike has yet to be seen, but with these recent developments and what’s coming, it’s likely right around the corner.
The partnership between KTM and CFMoto has now created a large-displacement touring motorcycle. The bike is called the 1250TR-G. It was recently revealed at the CIMA show in China.
The 1250TR-G features KTM’s LC-8 1,279cc twin engine at the heart of the touring motorcycle, and it will put out 140 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque.
The bike doesn’t just have good power and torque from a KTM-sourced engine. According to Bennetts, it also managed to leverage its relationship with KTM to get WP Suspension components and Brembo brakes. There are even a JBL built-in stereo system and a 12.3-inch TFT dash.
The new bike looks like it could rival motorcycles like the Honda Goldwing in terms of equipment and technology and features. It will be interesting to see how CFMoto’s new bike stacks up against the competition.
The company hasn’t released pricing yet on the motorcycle and the bike is currently only scheduled for sale in the Chinese market, though I could see this being a winner for CFMoto on a global scale. If you could get a bike that provides KTM levels of technology and performance at a much lower price point, I could see riders around the globe happy to make the purchase.
In the UK, MotoGP™ fans can watch each session live with BT Sport, as Suzi Perry, Gavin Emmett, former SBK World Champion Neil Hodgson, and other stars cover current events in all categories. In the rest of Europe, other broadcasters like Sky Sport Italia, Canal + in France, and DAZN in Spain will provide extensive coverage of the event. Among others, our newest broadcaster, NBC Sports, will allow MotoGP™ fans in the United States the opportunity to see the best action on two wheels. Make sure you don’t miss a single lap of the action from Barcelona!
My second visit to Barcelona came seven years after that trip to Montjuic Park. It was a completely different City totally swamped by Olympic fever. New roads, new airport, and most importantly a spanking new Grand Prix circuit on the northern outskirts near Granollers. The showpiece to the World was the magnificent Olympic stadium built on the site of the Montjuic Park circuit. How times had changed in the comparatively short seven years.
Xavi Vierge: “Thank you so much to the team for believing in me and keeping me for another year, I am so happy. From the moment I joined I felt so comfortable with all the team and my crew; this is one of the reasons why I want to continue with them. Moto2 is a difficult class and I think staying with the same team, bike and crew will be crucial for us. This year, even though it has been a strange season, we have made progress each race, getting closer to our objectives and if we continue like this next year it will be amazing. We have made some mistakes but we learn from them and improve for the future. For now, our objective stays the same: to be in the top-five every race, to fight for podiums and victories, and then we see how we can finish this championship. Of course next year will be the same, but we want to be in the top positions every race to fight for the championship.”
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is continuing to review the ability to host the Australian Motocross Championship in 2020.
Since announcing its intent to evaluate running a condensed 2020 Australian Motocross Championship, MA have held a number of discussions with key stakeholders, venues and industry to create the framework, should COVID restrictions allow.
The response has been very positive, and MA would like to thank those involved for their commitment and hard work behind the scenes in this difficult COVID-19 environment.
MA is pleased to witness the positive news in relation to the reduction of COVID cases in Victoria and some State border restrictions beginning to ease. We know riders and teams are eager to race and MA is continuing to monitor the situation.
MA are now committed to provide a final update regarding the status of the 2020 Australian Motocross Championship no later than October 1, 2020.
WP Suspension has announced the launch of the new WP XPLOR PRO 8946 Shock. WP claim that the new shock is the product of the latest innovation in motorsports and handcrafted perfection takes the performance of Enduro machines to the limits of what is physically possible…
XPLOR PRO helps enduro riders to get through even the most demanding terrain faster, more efficiently and with significantly more power to the ground.
WP XPLOR PRO 8946 SHOCK
The duo of technical All-Stars consisting of SUPERTRAX and PROGRESSIVE DAMPING SYSTEM (PDS) works perfectly as a unit to improve ground contact, enables the most sensitive feedback from the ground and provides the most reliable damping performance with sufficient reserves no matter what awaits the rider behind the next hilltop.
The WP XPLOR PRO 8946 Shock is unaffected by all the obstacles the terrain throws at it. Due to the highly innovative SUPERTRAX technology, the rebound speed can be optimized via adjusters after a lift off of the rear wheel and the time without ground contact can be drastically reduced.
WP XPLOR PRO 8946 SHOCK
This means that enduro riders with the XPLOR PRO 8946 Shock are back on the throttle faster and dig their rear wheel into the dirt without losing precious time. Reduced motorcycle compression and a more upright riding position reduces the physical stress on the rider and ensures a crucial advantage in competition.
Increased control and a more comfortable riding experience even in tough terrain
Individual adjustability of the rebound movement and speed
More grip and traction of the rear wheel and therefore improved acceleration
SUPERTRAX is used by the most successful factory team riders in Enduro
Separate adjustment of high-speed and low-speed compression damping to adapt the damping performance perfectly and flexibly to the rider’s needs
The XPLOR PRO 8946 Shock will be available from late October in Australia for the following motorcycles:
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