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Team Manager of Gresini Racing MotoGP Team Being Monitored After Covid Hospitalization

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Praying for Good Health

Italian Manager Fausto Gresini – of the Gresini Racing MotoGP team – is currently being monitored closely in the hospital as his health deteriorates after his positive COVID-19 test.

Gresini fell victim to COVID-19 when he had his test come back positive right before christmas. Shortly after, he was moved from the Santa Maria della Scaletta hospital in Imola Italy to a ward located at the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna for closer evaluation as that ward has a specific COVID-19 specialist wing.

Gresini Racing’s official press team put out a statement regarding the issue:

“Following the COVID-19 positivity discovered shortly before the Christmas break, Fausto Gresini – after an initial isolation period at home – was hospitalized on 27 December at the Santa Maria della Scaletta hospital in Imola.

“The Gresini Racing team principal was transported today to the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna, in a more specialized ward for COVID-19 care.

BMW G 310 R

“Fausto’s conditions are constantly monitored. Further updates will follow.”

We pray that Gresini’s condition improves in the short-term. The 2021 MotoGP season will be the last season that the Gresini Racing Team will be working closely with the Aprilia works team on development; moving forwards the team will function independently meaning that there will be big changes around the paddock, and Gresini’s seasoned guidance will be needed to navigate the changes.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Yamaha tops motorcycle recalls in 2020

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Yamaha has the ignominious honour of issuing the most vehicle safety recalls through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in 2020.

The Japanese manufacturer had eight recalls this year, following just three in 2019.

It should be noted that three of those recalls were for the learner-approved R3 which has had a massive 11 recalls since it was launched in 2015.

There was a total of 28 motorcycle recalls in Australia this year, one more than last year which was the lowest number in seven years.

There were 37 in 2018, 28 in 2017, 39 in 2016, 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24 in 2012, 16 in 2011, 14 in 2010 and 23 in 2009.

Among the recall issues this year were a few for non-compliance which may seem paltry, but could land owners with an expensive defect notice.

Six recalls for Triumph saw the British manufacturer become the inauspicious second-place getter.

That’s twice as many as the previous year and has some Triumph forums concerned about the slashing of jobs in the UK and the shift this year in more manufacturing to Thailand.

Thailand Triumph factory trials
Thailand Triumph factory

In alphabetical order, here are the recalls this year:

  • BMW 1 R1250 was recalled over missing or faded compliance plates and/or exhaust noise labels.
  • Can-Am Ryker three-wheeler was recalled for turning into a two-wheeler with one front wheel in danger of dropping off.
  • Ducati 1299 Supereggera recalled over a front brake pad issue and six Multistrada 1260 S motorcycles for a faulty side stand.
  • Harley-Davidson’s electric Livewire was recalled because it shut down while it was being ridden.
  • Honda recalled the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade over a fault with gear selection.
  • Husqvarna Australia grounded its Svartpilen 701 over a potentially dangerous fuel leak.
  • Indian Motorcycle Australia recalled the 2014 Chief, Chief Vintage and Chieftain over a failure with the headlights cutting out and expanded last year’s recall notice on 2014-19 Thunderstroke engine models over a gear position indicator fault.
  • Kawasaki had three recalls. The Ninja H2 SX was recalled for gear wear issues; the Ninja ZX-10R and RR models were recalled for a fire safety risk; and the Ninja ZX636 horn stopped working because of a wiring fault.
  • KTM’s new 790 Adventure models had an issue with overheating rear brakes.
  • Suzuki’s UK110 scooter also had a horn issue.
  • Triumph’s various six recalls affected a host of models including the Tiger 1200, Street Triple RS, Speed Triple S, Speed Triple RS, Street Scrambler, Street Twin, Tiger 900, Trophy and Trophy SE, all Thruxtons and the Speed Twin. Issues involved brakes, wiring faults, side stands and gear shift selectors.
  • Yamaha’s eight recalls affected NMAX, XP530 and XMAX scooters, the MT-03, the new Tenere 700 and the R3. Issues varied, but several were involved in a non-compliance issue on the rear reflectors not being bright enough.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Akrapovič Has Two New Exhaust Options For 2021 Aprilia RS 660

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One Street, One Track

It ain’t an Aprilia if it isn’t screaming like a MotoGP track bike… Right? Akrapovič – the industries leading exhaust manufacturer – has two full exhaust systems ready for the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 motorcycle.

The Racing Line (S-A6R2) is a carbon fiber exhaust that will rely on your stock ECU mapping (this is a major benefit; you will avoid the expensive tuning cost to have your motorcycle run properly with the new airflow metrics) with a 2.5 horsepower increase at 11,200 rpm and 2.7 lb-ft bump in torque at 4550. This exhaust will also shed a pound off the wet weight of your motorcycle.

S-A6R1 is the “track use” (haha) variant that aims to bring 3 horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque while also shedding 2.5 pounds from the weight of your ride. This exhaust won’t keep your ride Euro 5 compliant, however.

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The official Akra website currently has no info regarding pricing or purchasing these exhaust systems, but I’m sure you can expect to find them through official dealers in the new year.

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Soriano Motori Now Accepts Cryptocurrency

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It’s no secret that cryptocurrency has been on the up and up for the past few years. Well, you can now use it to purchase yourself a Soriano Motori motorcycle. Soriano Motori, an Italian motorcycle manufacturer is the first global manufacturer to accept cryptocurrency as payment. 

Soriano Motori will accept a range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LiteCash, BTC Cash, or LiteCoin (LTC), all of which can be used to purchase any of the brand’s latest motorcycles.

Soriano Motori EV

The founder of the unique brand, Marco Soriano, happens to be an experienced investor in cryptocurrencies. Per Visordown.com, when M. Soriano spoke about the news he said:

“All our clients will be able to benefit from the great advantages that cryptocurrencies offer. Thanks to digital currencies such as Bitcoin, we can carry out international transactions without commissions or without attending to exchange rate fluctuations, among others,”.

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Soriano Motori is not the first to accept cryptocurrencies for vehicles, the company will be joining automotive giants like Tesla and BMW. Following such established companies can reassure this is a step in the right direction. Soriano Motori’s website and eCommerce store have the Coinbase trading platform integrated in addition to an advanced blockchain system to ensure the security of purchases. 

Soriano Motor’s three electric motorcycle models’ prices range from about $30,000 to $40,000 each. This means, for a little over 1 Bitcoin (in today’s exchange rate), you can purchase yourself a brand new EV motorcycle. Not a bad deal if you were able to pick up a few Bitcoin 2 years ago for around $4000 each.

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Ohvale GP-2 Mini Track Bikes Come January 2021

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The Small Bike That Packs a Big Punch

Italian mini-GP motorcycle manufacturer Ohvale’s newest model – the GP-2 – will be available as soon as January of the new year. 

This new model will be the successor to the original GP-0 that had high success due to its fun combination of high performance and small stature. The GP-0 had a tall glass to fill as the brand had planned a Mini Cup Racing Series planned with MotoAmerica revolving around that specific model.

The GP-0 came in a few different configurations, but the GP-2 will be stuck with a baseline of Daytona 190cc four-speed racing specs.

The frame and swingarm have been elongated when compared to the bike’s predecessor. With the frame changes, Ohvale used that opportunity to also relocate the engine in relation to help manage the center of mass.

The brakes on this updated model have been the fruits of a collaborative effort between Ohvale and J. Juan. The front of this bike will be stopped using a 4-piston radial caliper and a 220mm brake disc controlled by an updated braking lever.

Beyond the bigger changes listed, there are some minute details worth glossing over such as the multi-adjustable 38mm steering stem backed up by tapered bearings.

The motorcycles are planned for production in the new year, and the bikes should run you around 6300 euros ($7718 USD) each.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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For Sale: 1986 Ducati 750cc Tricolore Superbike

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If you’re in the market for a rare gem, this may be just what you need. Here we have a 1986 Ducati 750 F1B Tricolore currently posted on Ebay.com by user “dogtowncycles” out of Santa Monica, California.

1986 Ducati F1B

This Ducati Superbike has just over 13,000kms (8,000miles) on the clock. The specifications on this beautiful Ducati remain original except for the indicators. The bike has been tuned up making it ready for its next owner. It’s listed for $14,900 with an immediate $500 deposit required. Mind you, the listing also shows a “Best Offer” option, so give it your best offer and see if you can take this beautiful bike home.

The F1B has a lot to offer inside of the gorgeous Tricolore fairings, a chromoloy tube chassis and swingarm, a 748cc SOHC desmodromic 90-degree V-twin pumping out about 75 horsepower. The F1 also came with a 16-inch front wheel fitted with Brembo brakes. For more details on specifications and VIN, check the listing here.

Ducati 750

Now if you’re worried about picking up this purchase, there is a shipping option available on the listing. Using the “Shipping Quotes” on the listing, you can enter your ZIP code to generate a quote. Out of curiosity, we checked shipping from Santa Monica, CA to New York, NY and we were met with a quote of about $700. So do not let the location of this beautiful Ducati hold you back from owning your dreams.

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The 2021 Bristol Veloce 500 Lands In the Philipines

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Single Swingarm Styling On The Low

Bristol’s new Chinese-made Veloce 500 is now available for buyers located in the Philipines. The classic styling and affordability aim to make this motorcycle a top seller following the success of their 400i.

The Bristol Veloce 500 is powered by a liquid-cooled 471cc parallel-twin engine that produces a manageable 45 horsepower through the six-speed transmission. The suspension is adjustable all around, and you can find dual front brakes and single discs in the rear. The inclusion of a TFT display and ABS make this a great deal in the price range given the fact that you are getting great single-sided swingarm styling in what looks like a Honda CB500 competitor.

The motorcycle will come in five colors (Metallic Black, gray, red, and Forest Green). The bike will run buyers PHP 348,000 (around $7k USD) and are available to check out at dealerships in the Philipines today.

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Piaggio Beverly Scooters Get Euro 5 and Visual Updates

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End of the 350

Piaggio’s Beverly line up of scooters gets some styling updates to go along with the Euro 5 updates for the 2021 model year.

The Beverly 300 and 400 (previously 350) will be seeing a pleasant facelift with the addition of more aggressive styling for both standard and S versions. The S version will also include a windscreen and a few more accessories to make it look “sportier”.

The biggest difference between this and last year will be Piaggio’s decision to drop the 350cc model altogether and opt for a 400cc variant to top the list instead. Who’s to say if the loss in power from the Euro 5 updates lead to this bump in displacement, but it still makes more sense for the lineup to contain a 300 and 400 instead of a 300 and 350 anyways.

Both 300 and 400 will come with a 5.5″ fully digitalized dash (with Bluetooth connectivity), LED lighting all around, and a keyless ignition system to keep this commuter ready for quick trips around town. Both scooters will also get Showa suspension with the inclusion of 35mm non-adjustable front fork and twin shocks in the rear (with adjustable preload).

Currently, we have no information regarding pricing for these models as well as dates for USA availability. We do know that these are 2021 models, so of course, you will be seeing them at some point in early 2021.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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TVS Might Be Bringing Another 310cc Bike to India

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A Collaborative Effort

K. N. Radhakrishnan, President & CEO of TVS Motor Company spilled the beans regarding a BMW collaboration project using the two brands jointly-owned 310cc engine. 

In an interview with GaadiWaadi, Radhakrishnan said they will be adding “one more variant of that from TVS Motor Company.”

This motorcycle will be a TVS model, and you can expect it to be catered to the Indian market. Although the BMW 310 models have found success in the worldwide market, it has suffered in India’s sales. TVS is looking to take that same engine and build a motorcycle that Indian customers can have the comfort of knowing it is built and designed at home.

Beyond the announcement of utilizing the 310cc engine, we lack further details to continue the picture of how this motorcycle should pan out.

LEGO Ducati V4 R

A big possibility will be for TVS to make their own G 310 R and G 310 GS variants. The blueprints are already there, and with India having such diverse roadways it would make sense for the brand to release an off-road and on-road variant. 

That is all we know for now regarding this motorcycle and hopefully, we get to see TVS’ big plans for this bike at some point in 2021.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Experience Dakar Rally 2021 in Augmented Reality

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2021 Dakar Just Got Crazier

tabUI – an app designed to help people discover and explore the Piedmont region of Northern Italy remotely – is using the 2021 Dakar Rally to bring exposure to their new technology/app through the means of allowing for fans to ride along with a racer for the entire event!

Rider Cesare Zacchetti will be equipped with the system and you will be able to tune in and ask questions in real-time while he makes his paces through the dangerous trek.

Cesare Zacchetti

CEO Giorgio Proglio said: “The Dakar is obviously one of the most extraordinary sporting events ever and is a showcase unmissable for a brand like ours that wants to grow more and more, but the main reason for our choice is to carry out an experimentation, a sort of innovative test with augmented reality in the middle of the desert”

2021 Diavel

How the actual app and experience will look in real-time will be up to the developers to integrate and unveil for the opening day of racing, but if you’re a Dakar fan and want a real-time POV experience of the entire journey this is going to be your best option. More information on where/how to connect in the near future.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com