Claridge struck back to start the final lap in first, however, and the race was on for Bourne to make up a little ground and plan his final assault. Tucked in the slipstream, the number 17 bided his time and stayed stuck to the back of the machine ahead, menacing and looking for a way round the outside. Ultimately though it would come down to the final chicane, with Bourne shooting up the inside in the final braking zone and pitching it to perfection, able to stay ahead to the line for his first win of the year.
There may have been heartbreak for one orange bike, but up the road, Binder wasn’t showing any signs of slowing up. With Binder past Quartararo, another Petronas Yamaha bike was about to feel the wrath. The 33 reeled in Morbidelli with ease and with nine laps left in Brno, Binder led a MotoGP™ race for the first time – but you wouldn’t have thought it. Immediately, Binder started to stride clear of Morbidelli and on the same lap, Zarco took the long lap penalty. And the Frenchman couldn’t have nailed it better, some spectacular riding saw Zarco sweep round the outside of Turn 7 like his tyres were glued to the asphalt. An unreal and pinpoint piece of riding saw Zarco emerge just ahead of Quartararo as the latter clear hit tyre troubles at the mid-point, with Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Tech3) starting to hunt him in.
The Italian’s pace at the front was simply too much for the vast majority of the grid to live with as gaps started to produce all of the leading contenders: Bastianini 0.9 seconds clear of Lowes, whilst Lowes was now a second clear of Roberts, who himself had managed to dispose of Martin. Despite the top three breaking clear, the fight for fourth place was beginning to hot up with Spanish Grand Prix winner Luca Marini (SKY Racing Team VR46) coming through from tenth on the grid to sit at the front of a five rider gaggle also including teammate Marco Bezzecchi (SKY Racing Team VR46), Augusto Fernandez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS), Jorge Navarro (MB Conveyors Speed Up) and Martin.
This is not the first time we have showcased one of these independent builds marketed by TheArsenale, a company founded by Frenchman Patrice Meignan that market themselves as ‘the ultimate marketplace for the independent builders and the most innovative studios in the mobility sector and all its forms.’
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Anyway, it basically seems as though TheArsenale is an on-line shopping marketplace for engineering oddities for people that have taken way too much acid but somehow still have a shitload of money to spend on some pretty random machinery. They have a significant footprint to the well-heeled Chinese market via an outlet in Macau.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Their partner this time around is an automotive brand and design studio based in Jakarta, Katalis Company, who in collaboration with the French automotive gallery have launched an electric motorcycle with a vintage inspired design. That’s their words but we reckon it has a somewhat steampunk sort of bent, that does have some appeal…
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
The motorcycle called Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale special edition, is the newer edition of its predecessor, Katalis EV.500 which was released in April 2020.
According to the Head of Strategy of Katalis, Joseph Sinaga, “Initially, we were asked by TheArsenale to display the Katalis EV.500 in their gallery in the City of Dreams, Macau. However after some discussions, we both decided to collaborate in creating a new design, the one and only of its kind in the world.”
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
The EV.1000 is characterized by its dominantly black matte colour, wrapped with an orange striped ornament. “The colour is derived from TheArsenale’s brand guidelines, which we hold as reference in the visual design of the Katalis EV.1000,” explains Principal Designer of Katalis, Julian Palapa.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Julian, who has a background in architecture further explains, a motor with a capacity of 1000 watts is installed in the motorcycle, supported by a 48V 45Ah battery. This motorcycle is also supported by a controller with a power of 48-72 Volt.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
“Basically, this motorcycle can be accelerated up to 70-80 kilometres per hour, and can travel around 90 kilometres with one battery charge,” adds Julian.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
The performance is of a vintage that matches the old style styling then…
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
This studio produced the overall frame and swing-arm of the motorcycle from a new material made from aluminium series 6061. “With a design which combines the nostalgic military design of the past with electric technology of the future, we feel that an electric motorcycle with a metal body is quite rare,” explains Julian.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Joseph Sinaga adds, “Katalis EV.1000 is a blueprint of a vehicle of the future. From the visual and positioning of the product, we are trying to appeal to the younger generation to start a new habit of using electric vehicles which are more environmentally friendly.” He also hopes, through the EV.1000 Indonesia’s younger generation will be inspired to create more products which can enter the international market.”
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Established in early 2020, Katalis currently focuses on the development of product design in mobility, technology and the creation of brand strategy and communication.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Located in Jakarta, Katalis currently owns a main studio in Fatmawati area, South Jakarta, fabrication and assembling partner with Garuda Motorsport in Cibubur and Frontwheel MC in Bogor.
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
Katalis EV.1000 TheArsenale Special Edition
Battery : Lithium Battery 48 Volts
Motor : 1000W
Range : approx. 60 km
Top Speed : 70 Km/h
Transmission : Automatic
Controller : Votol em 30s
Carrying Capacity : 150 Kg
Wheel base : 1130 mm
Front Wheel : 14″ spoke wheel,
Rear Wheel : 14″ spoke wheel,
Tyres : 80/90 R14 (Front & Rear)
Length : 1630 mm
Height : 900 mm
Body Width : 172 mm
Handlebar Width : 610 mm
Ground Clearance : 200 mm
Carrying Capacity : 150 Kg
Wheel base : 1130 mm
Frame : 3 mm of 6061 Aluminium Alloy
Body Cover : 1.2 mm of 6061 Aluminium Alloy
Swing Arm : 3 mm of 6061 Aluminium Alloy
Front Suspension : Up Side Down
Headlights : 5.75″ Daymaker Headlight
Brakes : Nissin Disc Brake (Front & Rear)
Katalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special EditionKatalis EV.1000 – TheArsenale Special Edition
With seven laps to go, the top 10 riders were 2.5 clear of 11th place Darryn Binder (CIP Green Power). Foggia was still leading from compatriot Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team), with Masia and McPhee now ahead of Arenas in third and fourth. Just behind the leading five, ready to pounce at any moment, were Ogura, Fernandez, Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse), Jeremy Alcoba (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) and Romano Fenati (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) – it was anyone’s to win with five to go.
It really is going to be a race of attrition at the Czech GP as the last handful of laps will be a journey into the unknown for the premier class. How will those rear tyres hold up? What pace will be set at the front and what sort of attack can the likes of Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) mount from P14 and P18 on the grid? And let’s not forget the leading Ducati on the grid – Johann Zarco (Esponsorama Racing). The Frenchman will be hoping he can stay at the front for as long as possible, but that’s going to be far from an easy task.
Sam Lowes (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) has topped Moto2™ morning Warm Up at the Monster Energy Czech Republic Grand Prix, a 2:02.921 was enough to edge out second fastest Marco Bezzecchi (SKY Racing Team VR46) by 0.023, with Remy Gardner (Onexox TKKR SAG Team) 0.031 off in third place.
Fernandez lapped on his own in morning Warm Up and looked on rails, but the race will be a whole different story. With McPhee needing to make up ground from P18 and Arenas fighting an injury, there’s plenty to digest in Moto3™ today. The race kicks off at 11:00 local time (GMT+2), expect fireworks!
RecoveR8 KTM Thor racing have confirmed that three time MX Nationals Champion and MX1 team rider Dean Ferris was injured yesterday, Saturday 8th August whilst practicing at the Connondale circuit in QLD.
Directly following the incident, Dean was airlifted to a local hospital where he was stabilised for symptoms of back and rib pain. Dean has suffered several broken ribs and fractured vertebrae and is in a stable but serious condition. We will announce further updates accordingly regarding Deans progress as his recovery develops and more information becomes available. Dean will be transferred this coming week to Brisbane Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
Dean and Renae would like to take this time to thank all those involved at the Connondale club for helping Dean following the crash and also everyone for their phone calls and support.
Kevin Williams, Brand and Business Devleopment manager of Raceline Performance
“During this time Dean and Renae will not be taking any calls to solely focus on Deans recovery and we will release more information to the public accordingly once it becomes available to us.”
Ferris seriously injured in Conondale training incident
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Recover8 KTM Thor rider air-lifted to hospital with ‘several fractures’.
Image: Ethan Cox.
Triple Australian MX1 champion Dean Ferris is recovering in hospital on the Sunshine Coast after being seriously injured while practicing at Conondale on Saturday.
The Recover8 KTM Thor rider was stabilised and air-lifted from the Queensland circuit in a serious, but stable condition, according to the team.
Ferris has been diagnosed with ‘several fractured ribs and vertebrae’, an announcement confirmed this afternoon, and will be transported to Brisbane Hospital for further treatment and evaluation during the next week.
“The Recover8 KTM Thor racing team can confirm that three-time MX Nationals champion and MX1 team rider Dean Ferris was injured yesterday, Saturday, 8th August, whilst practicing at the Conondale circuit in QLD,” a statement read.
“Directly following the incident, Dean was air-lifted to a local hospital where he was stabilised for symptoms of back and rib pain. Dean has suffered several broken ribs and fractured vertebrae and is in a stable, but serious condition.
“We will announce further updates accordingly regarding Deans progress as his recovery develops and more information becomes available. Dean and Renae would like to take this time to thank all those involved at the Connondale club for helping Dean following the crash and also everyone for their phone calls and support.”
Further information on the status of Ferris’ condition is to be relayed by the Recover8-backed team once available. The Kyogle rider has been based in Queensland to contest the Sunshine State Motocross Series, winning the Gympie round last weekend.
After clinching three-straight Australian Motocross Championship titles with CDR Yamaha between 2016-2018, Ferris completed a partial season with Monster Energy Yamaha in the US last year.
Following a mutual separation with the team midway through the Pro Motocross season, Ferris joined forces with Raceline Performance and had been signed to contest the Australian championship with Recover8 KTM Thor prior to the pandemic and this latest injury setback.
It’s not clear when the 2020 season will commence domestically, with Motorcycling Australia (MA) still determining the series structure following the exit of former promoter Williams Event Management (WEM).
Director of WEM, Kevin Williams, is now the brand and business development manager of Raceline Performance and is an integral part of the RecoveR8 KTM Thor program that Ferris currently rides for.
“During this time Dean and Renae will not be taking any calls to solely focus on Dean’s recovery and we will release more information to the public accordingly once it becomes available to us,” Williams stated.
