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Download the Official European Grand Prix Programme!
In order for you to properly prepare for the upcoming race weekend, motogp.com has the Official Programme for you. In it you will find numerous key information on the schedules, the circuit itself, the riders, as well as plenty of statistics on your favourite riders and teams – and so much more!
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Championship outsiders top the wish lists in MotoGP™ Fantasy
Mir is 14 points clear atop the Championship Standings and he is also top of the pile in MotoGP™ Fantasy stats, with 253 points overall, 147 of those have come in the last five Grand Prix, and an average of 23 points per weekend, nobody has performed better this season. He has been Mr Consistency with some brilliant race day performances, however, he remains winless in the premier class and the Mallorcan will hope to finally break that duck on a track where he took a podium finish on his way to securing the Moto3™ Championship in 2017.
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Suzuki Launches SmartMeet Video Chat in Italy
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Do you have questions about some of Suzuki’s latest machines? Well, if you’re in Italy, you can have a chat with a salesperson or product specialist from the safety of your home.
Suzuki Italy just launched a new video chat system that allows for telemeetings for potential customers who want to discuss bikes and start the buying process. It’s called SmartMeet, and you can schedule a meeting.
SmartMett uses a variety of video chatting software (whatever the customer wants to use) to interface with the person who set the appointment.
You can schedule a meeting via Skype, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet. Italian customers can go to Suzuki’s SmartMeet website and schedule an appointment.
When you schedule an appointment, you’ll be able to specify what you want to discuss, and that should help get you in front of the right person who will have the correct answers for you.
While some manufacturers are trying to do fully virtual sales, this seems like a very smart second option. Suzuki is providing customers a way to get in touch and start the process without physical contact.
It will be interesting to see if the company plans to roll this out elsewhere, my gut tells me it will if this goes well in Italy. I also have a feeling it will go well.
If you’re in Italy (or you just want to check out the SmartMeet setup) check out the website by clicking here.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Radical Electric Motor for All Vehicles
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British electric motor company Saietta Group has won a major grant to expand production of its radical Axial Flux Traction (AFT) motors for all vehicles from scooters to buses.
Saietta means thunderbolt in Italian and their AFT-powered vehicles have set records on the water and in the air while their electric superbike was the first to win the Isle of Man TT Zero race.
They claim their motor is “optimised for mid-power motorbikes and final-mile delivery vehicles” at a realistic price for the mass market.
The grant provided through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) will allow Saietta to hire up to 250 skilled staff and produce 150,000 motors a year.
Saietta will work with UK-based manufacturing specialists Brandauer and AEV to refine component production and motor assembly.
CEO Wicher Kist says there is a “commercial opportunity” for the motor.
“Based on the conversations we’ve had, and the projects we’re already involved with, we know that the mass production of our technology will allow us to power a new generation of electric vehicles, in markets around the world, bringing a new era of mobility,” Wicher says.
They say their AFT140 motor is being taken up by other automotive companies, but declined to say which ones, although its use could be widespread and include marine and wind turbines.
The British company began in 2014 with the Saietta R superbike for $A35,000.
Back then the Saietta R had a range of almost 200km in the city and about 120km on the highway, 127Nm of torque, recharging time of 3.5 hours, and a top speed of 170km/h.
The company no longer makes electric vehicles but concentrates on its AFT140 motor for use in other vehicles from buses to boats and, of course, bikes.
The Oxfordshire company plans to sell its technology under license in Asia and the rest of the world.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Lecuona to miss European Grand Prix
The Spaniard, who lives together with his brother in Andorra, needs to undergo another PCR test today (Thursday) in order to confirm his negative result. Yet, due to the Andorran legislation, Lecuona is forced to quarantine for 10 days and will not be allowed to partake in the European GP.
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Bosch develops split-screen for motorbikes
German automotive electronics company claims it has developed the world’s first split-screen instruments for a motorbike capable of showing app and vehicle information in separate screens at the same time.
Indian has had a split screen feature for at least three years in their seven-inch Ride Command infotainment system.
However, the Bosch system is slightly different as it displays app content from a smartphone on one side of the 10.25-inch TFT screen.
It uses mySPIN smartphone integration and will arrives first on some BMW motorcycles this year.
Ducati and Kawasaki also plan to bring to their motorcycles, but Ducati will not have the split-screen function on their Bosch 6.5-inch connectivity display.
Bosch spokesman Geoff Lieresch claims the split screen facility is not only convenient but safe as it displays all relevant information “at one glance without distracting the rider”.
Users decide on the content they wish to see on the screen, all of which can be controlled by a switch on the handlebar.
The contents of a smartphone app, for example, are automatically adapted with mySPIN to show relevant information fitting the size of the motorcycle display. The split screen continues to show key indicators such as speed and warnings.
According to a Bosch survey nearly 90% of riders use their smartphone to prepare or follow-up on trips.
One third put themselves in great danger using their smartphone even while riding, the survey found.
Bosch’s mySPIN software partners with apps such as REVER to download, track and share routes with a community of like-minded riders, Genius Maps and Sygic to find the way to a nearby hotel or restaurant and Dash Radio for free premium digital radio. The app portfolio is continuously expanded on a global basis.
Bosch says pone of the most important apps is the digitally connected emergency call system Help Connect.
In the event of an accident, it automatically calls rescue services and provides the GPS location of the rider.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Online fundraiser set up for Boyd following lifesaving surgery
Park4MX owner and operator remains hospitalised following major injuries.
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An online fundraiser has been set up for Park4MX owner and operator Cheyne Boyd, who was seriously injured and required lifesaving surgery in Melbourne last month.
In the incident on 22 October, Boyd broke 17 ribs and ruptured an artery near his heart, which resulted in him being administered 21 bags of blood to stabilise blood pressure.
Following emergency invasive open heart surgery to stop internal bleeding, Boyd was placed in an induced coma for five days and could spend up to eight weeks hospitalised in his lengthy road to recovery.
In addition, former professional national level racer Boyd suffered fractured to his C4 and C5 vertebrae, as well as his pelvis and hip, thoracic, and had collapsed lungs from his extensive injuries.
Boyd’s GoFund Me fundraiser can be found at https://gf.me/u/y7d3p5. Any contributions will be greatly appreciated and will also go a long way following the recent effects COVID-19 has had on Park4MX during 2020.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Beaton ‘gave everything’ in search of Pietramurata overall
Australian makes ground on series podium with single round remaining.
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Jed Beaton has said he ‘gave everything’ in search of winning the Grand Prix of Pietramurata overall, ultimately scoring a third podium of the 2020 MX2 World Championship season in P3.
Beaton was second in the opening moto and was in the frame to challenge for victory in the afternoon, needing just one more position to stand atop the podium, but crossing the line in fourth place.
That left Beaton a single point outside of the round victory, which was Jago Geerts (Monster Energy Yamaha), which was both frustrating and rewarding: “I gave everything I had in that second moto. I knew the overall was there and I just rode as hard as I could, but it wasn’t to be.
“It’s disappointing that I couldn’t get it done but at the same time I’m happy to be back on the podium. It’s great for the team too, they’ve been working really hard and it’s nice to pay them back with a solid result. One more round to go, so I’m looking to end the season with another podium.”
This latest result of Beaton sees him fourth in the championship standings with just one round remaining, only 13 points outside of Yamaha rider Maxime Renaux, who currently holds third position entering the Grand Prix of Garda Trentino this Sunday.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Points scored by Todd in long-awaited return to MX2 field
Experienced gained by DRT Kawasaki rider in return to competition.
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Australian champion Wilson Todd made his long-awaited return to the MX2 World Championship in Italy on Wednesday after being injured in March, scoring points as he looks to build experience in the lead-up to 2021.
DRT Kawasaki’s Todd crushed his fingers, broke his fibula and tore his ACL in a first turn incident at Valkenswaard, which required surgery and almost ended his season altogether until a late decision was made to line up at Pietramurata.
All went to plan for Todd as he met his objective in scoring points, going 21-16 for 20th overall in his return to competition. The 22-year-old was satisfied with the experienced gained, despite entering with no expectations.
“We decided it was a good opportunity to do a little racing as a head-start for 2021,” Todd explained after sitting on the sidelines since round two of the season. “I only got as far as the first turn at Valkenswaard in March, breaking my finger, fibula and ACL.
“At the time I wasn’t even sure I’d be able to race again this year, so I went home to Australia to get surgery on the ACL and I only just started riding again. We’ve got new suspension and have been looking at sorting out set-up. I didn’t have any expectations, I just wanted to see how it goes and I got a little race practice and some points.”
Source: MotoOnline.com.au