“Winning four titles and breaking lots of records is a huge achievement for sure but gaining recognition at home is a great honour. Being named Belfast Telegraph Sports Star of the Year for the second year in a row means a lot to me. It’s scary to think I’ve done four Superbike titles in a row. The only way is down but I can’t see retirement now. I’m having fun. I’ve just finished my training camp and I’m feeling better than ever. I’m really motivated for this year and I can’t wait to start. People say it’s become boring but it’s not boring for me. I’m having the time of my life winning races. My young son Jake has just started riding motocross. That keeps me young. I’m having the time of my life and I’m doing it with my family at my side. We’re going to have great family albums!” http://jonathan-rea.com/news/rea-named-sports-star-year-belfast-telegraph
Jonathan Rea, multiple World Superbike Champion and 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Runner Up has annouced his involvement with the 2019 ArenacrossUK Tour, for the ‘Arenacross For Schools’ inititative that comes to Belfast on Wednesday 16th of January. 200 lucky primary school pupils will get the awesome opportunity to go behind the scenes at the The SSE Arena, Belfast to witness the creation of The Arenacross Tour, meet Jonathan Rea as well as a whole host of Pro Motocross and Freestyle MX riders competeting in the 2019 AX Series! Read more here: https://www.arenacrossuk.com/news/jonathan-rea-backs-arenacross/ To book you Arenacross Tickets head to www.arenacrossuk.com Dirt Bike Rider Magazine /Pitstop Betting/ ASL Activation/ MCFederation/ Protein Water Co /Fix Auto UK/ Motorcycle News/ Original WD40 UK /Muc-Off Moto /Motul in UK /Quattro Plant Ltd /Supercross The Game Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that due to improper routing, the rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor lead may touch the rear tyre.
“Continued use could result in damage to the rear brake hose and/or the wheel rotation sensor,” the notice says.
“If the brake hose becomes damaged, it could create the potential for loss of braking performance due to brake fluid leakage.
“If the wheel sensor becomes damaged, this could cause the potential for the ABS indicator light to illuminate and the speed will cease to be displayed on the meter, in this case the ABS functionality will be deactivated.
“In both of these instances, this may cause an accident risk and injury to riders and other road users.”
Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Kawasaki dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.
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.
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Not sure how it’s possible but GeeBee Images just gets better and better. Just like a fine wine. This is the best year book yet. Keep tuned for signed copies!
Many people have been asking and things are a little behind schedule but it is almost ready. Fingers crossed it will be at the printers and we should be taking orders this week. https://geebeeimages.bigcartel.com Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
I feel honoured that my autobiography #DreamBelieveAchieve has been nominated for the Best Autobiography of the Year at The Telegraph Sports Book Awards – in amazing company! http://po.st/DreamBelieveAchieve
Very proud to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate from @ulsteruni for outstanding contribution to sport. Check out the details on my @thenoblesuitor suit! #doctorrea
Check out my buddy Jordan O’Keefe. Could listen to him all day! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
I recorded this live video of my new single ‘Perfect For Me’ in The Pool, London (WATCH IN HD). Do the lyrics remind you of anyone? Tag ’em below 😂 Source: Jonathan Rea On Facebook
Kawasaki Motors Australia has confirmed the new W800 Café and Z400 (above) will be added to their 2019 line-up along with updated models such as the new Versys 1000 SE.
Spokesman Murray Sayle says they don’t have pricing or full specifications yet for the retro W800 Café yet as production is not until mid-2019.
“Our company policy is we don’t release the retail pricing until the new model is released as it may change due to circumstance outside our control in the days before release,” he says.
“Kawasaki new models for 2019 will start arriving in late 2018 and the first quarter of next year with the W800 Café being late second quarter.
“Production schedules are subject to change. We only know arrivals after a product has been produced and is showing on boat on our systems. Other factors include stock control of how we manage 2018 stock with 2019 stock arriving.”
The W800 continues as an SE model and the company adds the W800 cafe with a bubble fairing, a hump-backed seat and clip-on bars next year.
Despite speculation the W800 would be scraped because of tougher Euro4 emissions laws, the engineers have managed to lean down the air-cooled 773cc engine without resorting to liquid cooling.
Kawasaki says the engine is 90% new, yet it retains the bevel-drive camshaft.
And for the first time it gets a disc brake on the rear and modern LED lighting, yet it manages to retain its beautiful heritage looks.
It will be available in a range of colours.
Z400
The Z400 replaces the Z300 ($5999) just as the Ninja 400 replaced the Ninja 300.
Its 399cc parallel-twin engine has 35kW of power compared with 29.4kW in the Z300 while torque remains the same at 38Nm.
Despite the capacity and power bump, it actually weighs 1kg less at 167kg.
The Z400 features an assist-and-slipper clutch, bigger 41mm forks, a 310mm front brake disc and a 767mm seat which is 25mm lower than the Z300.
It has the same analog tachometer/LCD display as the Ninja 650 with a gear indicator.
Versys 1000
Versys 1000 and Versys 1000 SE
For 2019, the Versys 1000 gets Ninja-inspired headlights and integrated daytime running lights and indicators.
The Z1000-powered bike comes with up/down quickshifter and Bluetooth integration.
In top-spec SE form, it comes with semi-active suspension as in the Ninja ZX-10R, coloured TFT instruments, cornering lights, heated grips and self-healing paint from the H2.
In Australia, the SE does not come with the panniers and other accessories offered overseas.
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