Aprilia Announces Limited Edition, USA-Only, Graphics For RSV4 And Tuono

Limited to 100 units each, the special graphics pay homage to Aprilia’s first victory, at Misano.

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Announced with the Long Beach International Motorcycle Show, the show that starts the tradeshow circuit in North America, Aprilia has announced two limited-edition models of their most celebrated motorcycle platforms. For 2020, exclusive to the United States market, Aprilia will release 100 individually numbered RSV4 RR and Tuono RR models.

The iconic V4 platform, first launched in 2008 with the RSV4, a model aimed at the World Superbike championship, of which it has won three rider championships, and four manufacturer championships since its introduction, quickly expanded in it capability, both in terms of the RSV4, but also as an update to the Aprilia brand Tuono model, introducing the first V4 naked bike in 2012.

The 2020 limited edition models take note from Aprilia’s racing heritage, with a more dedicated “Misano” livery, with the large Aprilia “A” logo, previously utilized among the brand’s race bikes and factory version model RSV4. Immediately recognizable to brand enthusiasts, the “Misano” design is an acknowledgment of Aprilia Racing’s earliest championship successes, as the inspiration is derived from the 1987 Loris Reggiani victory, the first for Aprilia in a championship class, at the Misano circuit in Italy. Available on the 2020 RSV4 RR and Tuono RR models, the motorcycles will receive carbon fiber front fenders, and lithium batteries as standard premium equipment.

The last touch, for collectors and enthusiasts alike, is the indication of model exclusivity, with the “Limited Edition” individually numbered units – for the RSV4 RR acknowledged on the top triple clamp, and the Tuono RR on top of the fuel tank cover.

The 2020 RSV4 RR and Tuono RR Limited editions will be available from May in US Dealerships.

2020 Aprilia RSV4 RR 1000 Misano Limited Edition

MSRP: $17,999

2020 Aprilia Tuono RR 1100 Misano Limited Edition

MSRP: $15,999




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Wolfman Luggage Starts Weeklong Black Friday Sale

Although you may not know this, Wolfman Luggage completely redesigned its line of bags to a new, completely waterproof format. Consequently, the legacy Wolfman bags are going on sale for a week in honor of Black Friday. Go take a look at the Wolfman Luggage website. 

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Wolfman Luggage’s Black Friday Blowout Starts Today!

Offering Upwards of 50% Off on Classic Items, and Beyond…

 

Wolfman Luggage is rolling “Grey Thursday,” “Black Friday,” “Small Business Saturday” and “Cyber Monday” all into one amazing sale!

For one week, Tuesday, November 26th to Tuesday, December 3rd enjoy up to 50% off on Wolfman sewn bags and accessories at www.WolfmanLuggage.com only.

Want to color coordinate with the 303 series?

Here’s your final opportunity.

Planning to stock up on yellow waterproof liners?

Buy them today.

This is the biggest Black Friday sale ever for the Colorado-based company, so holiday gifting just got a lot easier. When these pieces are gone, they’re gone for good, so don’t wait!

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More laps complete for Moto2™, Moto3™ riders in Valencia

A total of 30 riders have participated across the two days in which a good number of runners have endured their first taste of new machinery. Among them is Valencian Hector Garzo, who completed a couple of days with the Kalex of the FlexBox HP 40 team. “The adaptation to the new motorcycle has been quite fast, I have had many things to learn but the truth is that everything has gone quite well, we have tried many things, so I am happy” said Garzo, who participated in the European Moto2™ Championship and FIM Enel MotoE™ World Cup.

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E-Racer Motorcycles Makes Two Specials Based On Zero Motorcycles – And You Can Buy Them

E-Racer Motorcycle presents two new Specials based on Zero Motorcycles: the Edge, a Zero SR / F Cafe Racer and the RUGGED Mark2 based on Zero FXS which will be officially in production and ready for sales from spring 2020.

Born on the basis of the new Zero Motorcycles SR/F, the Edge has been customized and evolved in three different parts: the front headlight, the side tank area and the passenger’s tail. The bodywork is reversible and it can be mounted without making changes to the original model in terms of structure. In fact, the new equipment can be fitted on the base model preserving its homologation.

E-Racer Edge, the Hypersport Zero SR/F Cafe Racer

The design of the Edge is brought to the essential. The result is a lighter bike than the original version. On an aesthetic level, the livery emphasizes a mix of classic and sport-modern: the tank, partially transformed, is more compact and muscular, the front headlight, a full-led unit, is minimal. The superbike semi-handlebars, the handmade saddle with exclusive hand-stitched texture, the full CNC-machined steering plate, the racing wave brakes and rear AirTender regressive suspension system complete the list of primary changes.

The front full-Led unit, only 7cm in diameter, is composed of a single headlight with three different functions: position light, low beam and high beam. The “sight” of the bike is characterized by two LED day lights. All the components are produced in Germany and fully homologated.

E-Racer Rugged Mark 2, 360º Life Proof Zero FXS Special

The painting, between the rider legs and under-saddle area is reinforced with LineX, an extremely resistant armor paint, formerly a military patent, which makes the parts scratch resistent.

The E-Racer Audio-Forceback system – E-RAF

For the E-Racer team the design is not enough if it doesn’t evolve the functions, so we asked ourselves: could we improve the safety and driving performance of such a powerful electric motorcycle?
Increasing performance requires more security that’s why we have worked in this field combining the resources of our partners. Sound engineers, audio system experts and programmers worked to develop a dedicated app and hardware to meet this need. The E-Racer Audio-Forceback – E-RAF – will be available for all our customers.

The Audio-Forceback (E-RAF) is composed of an integrated hardware controlled by a BT App to produces high and low frequencies sound waves with a dual function. The first function is to warn pedestrians and other road users of the presence of the electric vehicle’s presence. As the low frequencies are easily audible in the distance, the trebles are more audible in the proximity and helps to understand the direction of the incoming vehicle.
The second function is to provide a force-feedback to the rider. The subsonic speaker produces vibrations that changes according to the speed of the motorcycle to give the rider a sensorial feel of the performance.

PRICES & DELIVERY

The price of the EDGE starts from 6.000 euro + motorcycle price
The first 5 units, entirely made to meet the specifications required by the pre-order customers will be delivered by spring 2020.

Tech Specs

MAX POWER 110 hp (82 kW)
MAX TORQUE 190 Nm
MAX SPEED 200 km/h
CHARGING TIME 1 hour (95% charged)
RANGE City: 259 km – Highway (speed 113 km/h) 132 km
WEIGHT 220 Kg
BODY Kevlar and carbon fiber, 3d printed nylon, Eco leather and Alcantara® Seat with tailored seams
MOTOR Z-Force 75-10 permanent magnet AC motor
INPUT Standard 110 V or 220 V
TRANSMISSION Clutchless direct drive
BATTERY 14.4 kWh
REGENERATIVE BRAKE

– The E-Racer EDGE is a Zero SR/F special, for more technical features visit: https://www.zeromotorcycles.com/zero-srf/
– For info about the AirTender regressive suspension system visit: https://airtender.it



















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Cardo Offers Black Friday Freecom Bundle Deals

If you’ve been on the fence about buying a Cardo Freecom communicator – or maybe you’re planning to give one to the rider in your life – now is the time to act. Cardo Systems is offering two holiday bundles for you to choose from. Act starting on Black Friday to save the most money, but you can still save a bit if you purchase one of the bundles through the end of December 2019. Go to the CardoSystems.com website.

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Two bundles will be available at CardoSystems.com and select retailers with two different price points this holiday season:

  • Black Friday (Nov 29) Thru Cyber Monday (Dec. 2)
    • Bundle 1: Freecom 1+ & Audio Set — $179.95
    • Bundle 2: Freecom 2+ & Audio Set — $195.95
  • Dec 3-31, 2019
    • Bundle 1: Freecom 1+ & Audio Set — $189.95
    • Bundle 2: Freecom 2+ & Audio Set — $205.95

Details on each bundle are as follows:

cardo Bundle

Cardo Systems Bundle 1

  • Bundle 1: Freecom1+ & 45mm JBL Speakers – Delivers Sound by JBL
    • Freecom1+: FREECOM 1+ is the world’s most advanced Bluetooth communication system designed for individual riders or riding two-up. FREECOM 1+ is the indispensable single rider & rider-passenger communication system, delivering Radio, music, GPS, app, and the latest Bluetooth technology. Standard price for Freecom1+ is $139.95
    • Audio Set (45mm JBL Speakers): Achieving good audio quality inside a motorcycle helmet is demanding. The wind, the road, the engine and the type of helmet, all affect the frequencies you hear. With that in mind, the 45 mm JBL speakers combine the sound only a large-diameter driver can provide, with a narrow, 42 mm base that can fit almost every modern helmet. Standard price for the Audio Set is $89.95

Cardo Systems Bundle 2

  • Bundle 2: Freecom2+ & 45mm JBL Speakers – Delivers Sound by JBL
    • Freecom2+: FREECOM 2+ is the ultimate 2-way, mid-range Bluetooth communication system. Incredibly flat design, tough waterproof shell, and immersive sound are all included in the price. The world’s best-selling 2-way communication system has increased its range to 0.3 miles and has the ability to connect to any Bluetooth headset. Standard price for Freecom2+ is $169.95
    • Audio Set (45mm JBL Speakers): Achieving good audio quality inside a motorcycle helmet is demanding. The wind, the road, the engine and the type of helmet, all affect the frequencies you hear. With that in mind, the 45 mm JBL speakers combine the sound only a large-diameter driver can provide, with a narrow, 42 mm base that can fit almost every modern helmet. Standard price for the Audio Set is $89.95

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Marc Marquez to undergo shoulder surgery

Marc Marquez: “This winter I would have liked to have a nice holiday and enjoy a bit of quiet time after a great 2019 – but it is time to have surgery on the right shoulder. As everyone knows, last winter was very tough for me with the operation on the left shoulder, which was very, very damaged. I want to avoid the situation where my right shoulder is in this condition in the future so I spoke a lot with the doctors to see what our options were. Before Motegi I had some issues with the shoulder and then after the crash in Malaysia I had a subluxation. Here at the test I had another subluxation after the crash, so we decided with the doctors that it was best to have the surgery to avoid the situation we had with the other shoulder. It will take more or less the same time and we will work in the same way to arrive at the Malaysia test as strong as possible.”

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Two for two: Viñales remains unbeaten in 2020 testing

Across the two days, factory Yamaha duo Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued testing the 2020 YZR-M1, with both having one 2020 – that struts a slightly different fuel tank – and one 2019 M1 in their garage. On Day 1, Rossi did a lot of his running with a carbon swingarm. However, that wasn’t the case on Day 2, with the number 46 running an aluminium swingarm on both of his bikes. Viñales seemed content using the aluminium swingarm for most of the test, with both riders admitting small steps have been made with the 2020 engine, but extra is needed over the winter to bridge the gap to the quicker bikes. Rossi ended the test P11 overall, 1.221 seconds off his teammate.

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MotoGP™: the Official Season Story is now available!

All 19 rounds are covered in incredible detail, on-track and off, with more than 200 pages charting the course of another season of record-breaking racing. The 2019 edition has once again been compiled by leading MotoGP™ and motorsport journalist Mat Oxley, providing the most comprehensive guide to 2019 you can find. Combined with incredible photography, it’s the ultimate gift for any fan of the world’s fastest motorcycle racing Championship.

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Day 2: Marquez fends off Suzuki pairing at midday

Most of the riders were able to get into the double figures in terms of laps times before the rain started to fall at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, despite the action at the start of Tuesday being delayed by 30 minutes duo to track conditions. Tito Rabat (Reale Avinita Racing) was the first man out, with all 23 men spending some time circulating in the dry.

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Reigning champion Wilson adamant SX2 title defence not over

Image: Foremost Media.

Reigning champion Jay Wilson isn’t willing to concede his SX2 title defence is over ahead of this weekend’s Australian Supercross Championship decider at the Monster Energy AUS-X Open Melbourne, the Yamalube Yamaha Racing rider currently ranked fifth in the standings while 20 points behind leader Josh Osby (Raceline KTM Thor).

Wilson has demonstrated his championship-winning speed throughout the four rounds hosted so far, however a share of unfortunate circumstances in the multi-race formats is what has ultimately denied him of landing on the box. The popular Queenslander has scored race wins at Wollongong and Auckland.

This Saturday’s event inside Marvel Stadium serves as Wilson’s final opportunity to earn an overall win or podium, and the chance of still being crowned champion is prompting him to bring a nothing to lose mentality.

“Anything can happen,” Wilson declared to MotoOnline.com.au. “It’s not over, and with these three back-to-back races, it’s going to be quite intense, especially when the title is on the line – these boys can get into it.

“I’m just going to do what I can do – if I leave there in fifth or leave there winning, I’ve done all I can do and is what it is. For me, I’m going to put up a fight and see where that puts me.

“I feel like my riding, my bike, the team and everything is going well, I’ve just got to put it all together. That’s the aim for this weekend – I’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. I’ll do what I can do – all the other boys, their points are pretty close, so they’re going to be banging bars and going at it, and hopefully it’s my night to capitalise.”

Osby currently leads fellow American Chris Blose (Penrite Honda Racing) by four points, while Aaron Tanti sits further three points behind in third. Mitchell Oldenburg (Penrite Honda Racing) holds down fourth, 13 points off the leader.


Source: MotoOnline.com.au

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