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Rea Second In Hot Conditions
That is probably the best performance we have done in Jerez for a number of years now. We have got to be really happy with our effort but I am a little bit disappointed that I had nothing left at the end for Scott. I had a few front slides in turn two and it was enough just to knock my confidence a little bit to start thinking to bring it home. We are not loading the front enough so we have some areas to improve for tomorrow. The good thing is that the rear tyre was working really well all race and had a lot of traction. This is not the strongest circuit for us but I was right there in the mix until the last few laps. http://jonathan-rea.com/news/rea-second-hot-conditions
Kawasaki Racing Team rider Jonathan Rea led most of the 20-laps of the first race at Jerez and finished in second place by just over a se
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It’s been a while since me & the boys have had a track walk. | #ESPWorldSBK
It’s been a while since me & the boys have had a track walk. | #ESPWorldSBK
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Race Ready Rea On The Grid In Jerez
I’m very excited to go racing again after this long break in the calendar. Over the last few weeks I have been able to familiarise myself with our ZX-10RR and enjoy the buzz of riding again. Both Misano and Montmeló tests have been positive. We were able to achieve what we wanted which was to be competitive in both our single lap pace and long run pace. Jerez is a great circuit and one I enjoy. I believe the work and conclusions we have arrived at during testing will help this weekend in the hot conditions when the grip level is not at the optimum. It will be strange not to have the SBK atmosphere with fans in the grandstand and a packed paddock show, but I’m looking forward to whatever is in store.” http://jonathan-rea.com/news/race-ready-rea-grid-jerez
Five times WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea will take to the grid this weekend for the first time since March 1 as the FIM Superbike World
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Kawasaki electric with removable battery
Kawasaki is moving closer to producing its EV Endeavor electric motorcycle with new patent drawings showing a removable battery and motor.
Their electric prototype was shown at the EICMA motorcycle show last November.
Since then, Kawasaki has released teaser videos.
The first official video from the company shows the work they put into the project.
The second shows it has manual four-speed transmission.
Endeavour with removable battery
The new patent drawings show a very rudimentary bike shape with a boxy motor and battery.
Not as awe-inspiring as the bike in the video.
But it’s mainly a representation of how the motor and battery are removable.
That’s interesting, because all the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers last year signed an agreement to standardise electric motorcycle batteries and charging infrastructure.
Since then, Yamaha has been developing a system to swap the removable battery. So maybe Kawasaki is also developing a bike with a removable battery.
This drawing from the Kawasaki patent seems to show the bike being delivered to the dealer without the battery and motor.
While that could be to avoid problems with transporting potentially hazardous batteries, it could also mean the batteries are removable and therefore swappable.
So, instead of having to wait around for hours to charge a flat battery, you simply swap the removable battery with a fully charged unit in seconds.
Whatever it shows, it seems Kawasaki s moving closer to production of its Endeavour electric motorcycle.
For the moment, Kawasaki say the bike is simply proof of their technology and intentions.
Long-term project
It’s been a long-time project for the green team.
Back in 2013, Kawasaki filed a patent for an electric version of its baby Ninja, but the patent was only been published last year.
These patent drawings also showed a removable battery and motor.
In 2015, Kawasaki filed patents in the US for as many as 10 electric motorcycle designs.
In other Kawasaki patent filing for electric motorcycles, one has a substantial cooling element with a radiator.
Heat is one of the biggest impediments to performance and battery life.
The oil-and-liquid cooling system in the Kawasaki patent drawings are certainly more substantial than we have seen on any other electric motorcycle so far.
That would not only provide more range, but also greater performance.
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Good times this afternoon with family and friends x
Motocard has opened a new store today in South Madrid, probably nicest motorcycle gear store in Europe! 1.300sqm full of the best brands like Alpinestars and Arai. Go check it you are close by!
Motocard has opened a new store today in South Madrid, probably nicest motorcycle gear store in Europe! 1.300sqm full of the best brands like Alpinestars and Arai. Go check it you are close by!
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More power and electric start for 2021 KX250
2021 Kawasaki KX250
For 2021 Kawasaki’s KX250 gets a new frame and swingarm based on the most recent updates to the KX450 along with further engine improvements that push peak power up by around three per cent and the operational ceiling up by another 350 revs to 14,500 rpm. The KX250 also loses the F suffix from its nomenclature.
Electric start makes an appearance for the first time on the KX250 and it now also scores the hydraulic clutch set-up from the KX450.
Superbike derived DLC finger-followers are struck by high-lift cams actuate 32 mm intake valves and 26.5 mm exhausts which in-turn are fed by enlarged and reprofiled ports.
The exhaust cam timing is retared by three-degrees which contributes to the increased engine performance and the valve springs are stiffer than the previous model.
A new piston with a dry film lubricant coating swings off a 3 mm longer connecting rod that helps reduce mechanical losses while the cylinder itself if offset forward by 3mm. The crank is lighter and offers less windage.
The twin-injector set-up continues with the downstream injector timed for response while as revs increase the primary fuelling switches its bias towards the upper injector which is used primarily for top-end power.
Different magneto rotors are available to change the inertia of the engine to suit rider preference and track conditions.
The lines of the new KX250 are smoother and the seat line flatter than before.
The standard settings of the suspension have been refined to better absorb bumps and aid traction.
A choice of four handlebar positions and two foot-peg mounts allows riders to personally tailor their riding position to suit body size and preference.
Renthal Fatbars are now standard while a new KX450 derived front master cylinder aids braking power and control. The rear disc rotor is now 10 mm smaller than before.
Add established features such as the option of an accessory KX Fi calibration kit for ultra-fine tuning in addition to the three easy to interchange “tuning plugs” and the KX250 mounts a strong argument for your dollar.
On the subject of dollars, the 2021 KX250F will arrive in September with a RRP sticker of $11,499
2021 Kawasaki KX250F Specifications
- Engine – 249 cc four-stroke, four-valve single
- Bore x Stroke – 78 x 52.2 mm
- Compression Ratio – 14.1:1
- Induction – EFI, twin-injector, 44mm throttle body
- Lubrication – Forced semi-dry sump
- Gears – Five-speed, hydraulic clutch
- Fuel capacity – 6.2 litres
- L x W x H – 2180 x 820 x 1265 mm
- Wheelbase – 1485 mm
- Caster / Rake – 28-degrees
- Trail – 118 mm
- Seat Height – 950 mm
- Weight without fuel – 102.9 kg
- Kerb weight – 107.5 kg
- Frame – Aluminium perimeter
- Forks – KYB 48 mm spring, fully-adj’, Kashima Coat
- Shock – Uni-Trak fully-adj’ including high-low comp’
- Brakes – 270 mm twin-piston (F), 240 mm (R)
- Wheel travel – 314 mm (F), 316 mm (R)
- Tyres – 80/100-21 (F), 100/90-19 (R)
- Arrives – Aug/Sep 2020
- Price – $11,499
2021 Kawasaki KX250F Images
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This morning I used a race tyre, the soft tyre and then two qualifying tyres. That was the target this morning – to work on ultimate pace and see what we could do. After that we started to work with the set-up again and tried to confirm some items on the front to give me some more stability. We backed-to-backed both bikes to find if we confirmed the set-up of what we arrived with at the Misano test. I preferred that to my old base set-up so it seems like we have moved our base set-up away from what I had. I don’t know if that is because the temperature suits that kind of bike set-up or if my riding style has evolved during this lockdown period and it has changed. But what I am requesting from the bike now I have a good feeling with this one. In the afternoon I waited for the temperature to be at the maximum to do two longer runs on both bikes to understand some test items. We felt pretty happy and now we look forward to Jerez. http://jonathan-rea.com/news/rea-fastest-overall-catalunya-tests
This morning I used a race tyre, the soft tyre and then two qualifying tyres. That was the target this morning – to work on ultimate pace and see what we could do. After that we started to work with the set-up again and tried to confirm some items on the front to give me some more stability. We backed-to-backed both bikes to find if we confirmed the set-up of what we arrived with at the Misano test. I preferred that to my old base set-up so it seems like we have moved our base set-up away from what I had. I don’t know if that is because the temperature suits that kind of bike set-up or if my riding style has evolved during this lockdown period and it has changed. But what I am requesting from the bike now I have a good feeling with this one. In the afternoon I waited for the temperature to be at the maximum to do two longer runs on both bikes to understand some test items. We felt pretty happy and now we look forward to Jerez. http://jonathan-rea.com/news/rea-fastest-overall-catalunya-tests
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Barcelona Test Starts Well For Rea
In the January test I kind of understood where the Montmelo track went, and I really enjoyed it, but we were not really riding in anger. Today I really enjoyed the track and did a lot of laps. I felt like I just picked up automatically and I can feel the bike really well. The bike is turning great and that is the biggest issue we have had in the past – especially at Jerez. When the temperature comes up it is hard to turn around those long corners. I used the rear tyre so much because I was turning on the rear all the time. But it seems like we made a huge step in that direction because the bike is turning really well. I felt things were happening quite normally today. http://jonathan-rea.com/news/barcelona-test-starts-well-rea
Jonathan Rea enjoyed a full opening day of testing at KRT’s home circuit of Montmelo in Catalunya, ending the first day of the two-day te
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