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Super73 Announces Several New Products, Including Kids Bikes And An E-Motorcycle

Of course, as luck would have it, the new electric motorcycle called the C1X is the one product Super73 didn’t send any information on. Nonetheless, if the electric bicycle brand has been of interest to you, you’ll be happy to know new models and new colors are on the way.

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SUPER73 LAUNCHES THE ALL-NEW ADVENTURE SERIES FEATURING AN OVERALL DESIGN BUILT TO PERFORM IN RUGGED CONDITIONS

SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric motorbikes, announced today the launch of its all-new SUPER73 Adventure Series lineup of bikes designed for the outdoors. Based on rider feedback, SUPER73 designed these models for the ultimate explorer by adding standard front suspension across the entire line. Select Adventure Series models boast fully adjustable front and rear suspension to suit riders needs, personalizing the riding experience.

The SUPER73 Adventure Series is packed with state-of-the-art features that will make riding more fun when exploring the outdoors with family and friends. Each SUPER73 Adventure Series model comes standard with more aggressive SUPER73 GRZLY tires, an extended performance seat with gripper vinyl for added comfort, a headlight and rear light, fenders, and the relocation of the battery to the down tube for the S and R models giving them a lower center of gravity for better handling. SUPER73 also implemented the eight-speed cassette as a standard feature on all SUPER73 Adventure Series bikes.

“At SUPER73, we combine thoughtful design with features riders want on our vehicles. It’s a combination of form and function that sets us apart from the competition and the SUPER73 Adventure Series delivers in spades, so we’re excited to announce the new lineup is available now,” said LeGrand Crewse, SUPER73 CEO. “We are huge proponents of listening to our customer feedback, especially from our Super Squad, while understanding the critical details that take our product to the next level. We’re always evolving our product lineup to reach the widest array of riders possible, showcasing a steadfast commitment to current and new customers.”

SUPER73 Z Adventure – Starting at $2,695

The SUPER73 Z Adventure design embodies a nostalgic, raw, moto-inspired bike that is the most cost effective in the new lineup, starting at $2,695. The Z Adventure Series model comes equipped with front suspension, a front fender, an eight speed cassette, and headlight to fit each rider’s needs. Further playing up the bike’s performance, this model features a new front suspension fork and hydraulic brakes. Within this new model, SUPER73 debuts its satin colorways, including Panthro Blue, Sandstorm and two special edition colors: Corsetti and Snowshadow.

SUPER73 S Adventure – Starting at $3,595 U.S.

Taking a step up from the SUPER73 Z Adventure, the SUPER73 S Adventure embodies the classic e-bike feel with a muted, yet authentic style. Boasting all the same features as its sister Z model, the SUPER73 S Adventure comes equipped with an off-road style front and rear fender, along with a relocated battery on the down tube of the frame and extended seat, providing a more aggressive design. The SUPER73 S Adventure can be found in the following colorways: Panthro Blue, Sandstorm, Corsetti and Snowshadow.

SUPER73 R Adventure – Starting at $ $3,995 U.S.

SUPER73’s flagship Adventure Series model is the SUPER73 R Adventure, boasting an aggressive look that takes the riders fun and adventure to the next level. This premier model features everything the Z and S models come standard, along with the addition of fully adjustable front and rear suspension. The SUPER73 R Adventure will be available in Panthro Blue, Sandstorm, Corsetti and Snowshadow.

New Colorways for Existing Models

Continuing the trend of listening to its fans, SUPER73 announced some colorway changes of its non-adventure series lineup. Unveiling a completely new color, Metallic Aluminum, SUPER73 will feature this colorway in each of the existing Z, S, and R Series models. The Z Series will now be featured in a satin finish Obsidian and the S Series will include a satin finish Panthro Blue.















SUPER73 LAUNCHES K1D, BEST-IN-CLASS CHILDREN’S ELECTRIC BALANCE BIKE WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS

SUPER73, the American lifestyle adventure brand specializing in electric motorbikes, today announced the launch of its first youth series vehicle, the K1D. Developed with a perfectly complemented blend of fun and safety, the SUPER73 K1D offers a best-in-class electric balance bike option for kids ages four to eight years old.

Available in four colorways, the K1D’s design was influenced by 80’s BMX and Motocross culture to create a neo-retro balance bike with a 60-minute play time. Further separating itself from the competition, SUPER73 emphasized a technology-focused theme throughout the kid’s electric balance bike, including innovative technology such as regenerative braking and the safest battery in any kid’s balance bike.

“The technological advancements in the K1D youth series balance bike is groundbreaking from a safety, performance, and durability standpoint. We’re excited to announce the highly anticipated product has officially arrived,” said LeGrand Crewse, SUPER73 CEO. “At SUPER73, we’re focused on driving the technology of our products forward, while making it fun and safe for our customers. The launch of K1D provides us with an entirely new customer base of young, aspiring riders and we’re thrilled to be leading the charge in our industry.”

A critical feature of the SUPER73 K1D is the first-in-class, innovative regenerative braking, which is only available in this model and the soon-to-be-launched C1X. The basic idea of regenerative braking is when a rider releases the throttle, the vehicle will use the electric motor to flow current back into the battery, slowing down the vehicle and charging the battery. This feature means longer lasting brakes, more range on the battery and an inherent safety measure put in place to further protect the youth who can modulate speed with the throttle alone.

Furthering the safety protocols and technological innovation implemented in the K1D, the electric balance bike features a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (LiFe PO4) battery that is resistant to thermal events, which essentially allows riders to continue charging the battery in all weather conditions. The K1D’s battery charges in 45 minutes, which is exponentially faster than the typical four-hour charge time of its competitors. Additionally, the Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries have two times the battery life than that of existing competitors batteries.

In addition to the technological and safety advancements, below are several features found in SUPER73’s K1D:

    • Get Comfortable – K1D comes equipped with a motorcycle- and motocross-inspired seat style.
    • Ride in Your Own Style – Living up to SUPER73’s standard of high-end finish and design, the K1D features an exclusive hexagon pattern on the gum wall tires and the handlebar grips, making thethrottle highly visible, while riders can choose between Blu-Tang, Sriracha Red, Obsidian, and Prickly Pink color options.
    • Grow With The Bike – The K1D offers removable hexagon patterned foot platforms, removableand adjustable oversized pegs for two different positions, and multiple handlebar options to fit the height of riders.
    • Class Modes For Speed Modulation – Three different class modes allow riders to learn thefundamentals of an electric balance bike at a lower speed, then boost performance as comfort and experience increase. Similar to our current offerings, two standard modes will be easily accessible by the rider, with a locked and secured third “Track Mode” mode for the more advanced competitors on closed courses.

Through the launch of K1D, SUPER73 wants to help educate kids on appropriate rider safety at an early age by teaching them the proper way to ride, along with other safety measures from the start. As riders grow, they will graduate from the K1D to other SUPER73 models targeted at an older age demographic armed with the experience, knowledge, and education to ride properly and safely.

The K1D is available to pre-order on the SUPER73 website for $1,295 (MSRP) and will begin shipping to customers in early June.

For more information on SUPER73, visit SUPER73.com.

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2023 Honda CRF300L and CRF300LS First Look Preview

The 2023 CRF300L lineup expands by one. Now the CRF300L (shown) and its ABS version are joined by the CRF300LS.

The 2023 CRF300L lineup expands by one. Now the CRF300L (shown) and its ABS version are joined by the CRF300LS. (Honda/)

“Dual sporting for all” could potentially be a slogan for Honda because, alongside the new XR150L, the Japanese manufacturer has released a new CRF300L, the CRF300LS, that’s designed for those with shorter inseams. The CRF300L Rally is also new and improved for ‘23.

Honda’s new CRF300LS is the only CRF300L to come in Swift Gray; the other two models come in Honda’s primary color of choice, red.

Honda’s new CRF300LS is the only CRF300L to come in Swift Gray; the other two models come in Honda’s primary color of choice, red. (Honda/)

“At Honda, we’re committed to producing motorcycles that suit riders of all experience levels and backgrounds, and the dual sport category is a great example of that,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda manager of sports and experiential. “The CRF300L is huge among those looking for an affordable, reliable dual sport machine, and the new ‘LS’ version makes the platform an option for those who prefer a shorter seat height.”

The seat height of the CRF300LS is 2 inches shorter than the standard CRF300L.

The seat height of the CRF300LS is 2 inches shorter than the standard CRF300L. (Honda/)

Mechanically, the LS is much like the CRF300L/ABS which were also announced for the ‘23 model year, but the majority of its measurements, suspension travel, and color are different. The LS’ seat height is the main focus, which is 32.7 inches (claimed), 2 inches shorter than the CRF300L/ABS models. Ground clearance has also been lowered to 9.6 inches. Suspension travel for the LS’ 43mm telescopic fork and shock is 9.3 and 9.0 inches respectively (instead of the standard models’ 10.2-inch travel at both ends).

Related: Riding The Rocky Mountain Rocks On Honda’s CRF250L

Here’s a view of the CRF300LS’ cockpit. The black-on-white display includes a speedometer, tachometer, clock, gear position indicator, fuel mileage, and fuel indicator.

Here’s a view of the CRF300LS’ cockpit. The black-on-white display includes a speedometer, tachometer, clock, gear position indicator, fuel mileage, and fuel indicator. (Honda/)

All three motorcycles accelerate over multisurface roads with a fuel-injected 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. Power is focused toward the lower to middle portion of the rev range which is useful for pulling away from traffic or lugging over obstacles on technical trails. Low-speed, technical riding requires constant clutch modulation, and thanks to an assist/slipper clutch, the CRF300Ls have a light clutch lever pull that helps make clutch work less strenuous.

The thumper of the CRF300L model and its variants is a 286cc liquid-cooled single with a 76mm bore by 63mm stroke and 10.7:1 compression ratio. The engine is counterbalanced to help minimize engine vibrations.

The thumper of the CRF300L model and its variants is a 286cc liquid-cooled single with a 76mm bore by 63mm stroke and 10.7:1 compression ratio. The engine is counterbalanced to help minimize engine vibrations. (Honda/)

The braking package is the same across the board with a front two-piston hydraulic caliper paired with a 256mm disc and a rear one-piston hydraulic caliper with a 220mm disc. The only difference is the inclusion of ABS, which comes as standard on both the CRF300L ABS and the CRF300LS. ABS can be disabled at the rear. These ABS-equipped models have the same MSRP of $5,699, whereas the base model has a sticker price of $5,399.

The CRF’s handlebar weights help reduce vibration. The sweep of the bar makes for a comfortable, upright riding position with plenty of bend at the elbows.

The CRF’s handlebar weights help reduce vibration. The sweep of the bar makes for a comfortable, upright riding position with plenty of bend at the elbows. (Honda/)

The CRF300L and ABS are slated to make appearances on the dealer floors come April. The CRF300LS comes a month later.

2023 Honda CRF300L/ABS/LS Technical Specifications And Price

PRICE: $5,399 (base)/$5,699 (ABS/LS)
ENGINE: 286cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled single-cylinder; 4 valves/cyl.
BORE x STROKE: 76.0 x 63.0mm
COMPRESSION RATIO: 10.7:1
FUEL DELIVERY: Fuel injection w/ 38mm throttle body
CLUTCH: Wet, multiplate slipper/assist
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE: 6-speed/chain
FRAME: Double cradle
FRONT SUSPENSION: 43mm inverted telescopic fork; 10.2 in. travel (base/ABS) / 9.3 in. travel (LS)
REAR SUSPENSION: Single shock, spring preload adjustable; 10.2 in. travel (base/ABS) / 9.0 in. travel (LS)
FRONT BRAKE: 2-piston caliper, 256mm disc (base) / w/ ABS (ABS/LS)
REAR BRAKE: 1-piston caliper, 220mm disc (base) / w/ ABS (ABS/LS)
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR: Spoked aluminum; 21 in./18 in.
TIRES, FRONT/REAR: 80/100-21 / 120/80-18
RAKE/TRAIL: 27.5°/4.3 in.
WHEELBASE: 57.2 in. (base/ABS) / 56.7 in. (LS)
SEAT HEIGHT: 34.7 in. (base/ABS) / 32.7 in. (LS)
FUEL CAPACITY: 2.1 gal.
CLAIMED WET WEIGHT: 306 lb. (base) / 311 lb. (ABS/LS)
WARRANTY: 1 year
AVAILABLE: April (base/ABS) / May (LS)
CONTACT: powersports.honda.com

The CRF300L ($5,399) and ABS-equipped version ($5,699) will be available a month before the LS ($5,699).

The CRF300L ($5,399) and ABS-equipped version ($5,699) will be available a month before the LS ($5,699). (Honda/)

Big Red styled the CRF300L to look similar to models in its CRF Performance line such as the CRF450X.

Big Red styled the CRF300L to look similar to models in its CRF Performance line such as the CRF450X. (Honda/)

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

Motorcycles in John Wick: Chapter 4

Hitman John Wick takes the Aprilia Tuono 660 for a ride in the action-packed John Wick: Chapter 4 film.

Hitman John Wick takes the Aprilia Tuono 660 for a ride in the action-packed John Wick: Chapter 4 film. (Lionsgate/YouTube/)

Motorcycles and scooters have been seen on the silver screen for decades. Roman Holiday (1953) featured the romantic duo Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck astride a Vespa, whereas movies like The Wild One (1953) and Easy Rider (1969) zero in on cruiser culture and motorcycle documentary classic On Any Sunday (1971) shines a spotlight on motorcycle racing.

Related: Does Your Favorite Celebrity Ride A Motorcycle?

New motorcycles most often co-star in action films. For example, in No Time to Die (2021) Daniel Craig’s has an action-packed ride aboard the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE or in recent Mission: Impossible and Top Gun movies Tom Cruise rides motorcycles such as the BMW R nineT Scrambler (seen in Mission: Impossible – Fallout) or the Kawasaki Ninja H2 (seen in Top Gun: Maverick).

The latest film to draw the attention of motorcyclists and action fans alike is John Wick: Chapter 4, where Keanu Reeves is seen on the Aprilia Tuono 660.

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Reeves, who plays hitman John Wick in the series, is an avid motorcyclist in real life and a co-founder of Arch Motorcycle Company, manufacturer of premium motorcycles such as the 124ci V-twin-powered KRGT-1 and 1S.

In the brief scene within the John Wick trailer, the middleweight naked bike’s rear wheel spins over the rain-slicked streets of Paris, but you’ll see a little more moto action than just this glimpse in the grisly neo-noir film.

Sightings of scooters and other parked motorcycles can be seen here and there in the flick as well, but—spoiler alert—those just add to the urban environment and don’t get pulled into the action.

Related: 2020 Arch KRGT-1 Preview

Catch John Wick and the Tuono in John Wick: Chapter 4. The movie is currently in theaters.

Related: 2021 Aprilia Tuono 660 MC Commute Review

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

FIRSTGEARS New Palisade and Reflex Products Deliver Features for Diehard Riders

Firstgear’s latest gear have do-it-all performance for year-round riding.

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Whether the destination is work, play or the other side of the country, FIRSTGEAR’s newest arrivals deliver features designed specifically for riders with a destination in mind. The new Palisade Jacket and Reflex Jacket, along with their matching pants, shine when the sun is out. As always, FIRSTGEAR apparel products deliver comfort, safety and style with a price tag that makes them attainable for real riders.

The FIRSTGEAR Palisade Jacket is designed to be a rider’s daily “go-to” gear. It’s a three-season, waist-length jacket, that is comfortable and durable with no excess bulk. Constructed with waterproof and windproof polyester, abrasion resistant nylon ripstop and SuperFabric reinforced elbows, this jacket uses modern fabric technology to deliver a dry, comfortable ride. The features don’t stop there, with reflective piping and panels, removable liner, adjustable armor pockets, vents, waterproof pockets, neoprene cuffs and seamless integration with FIRSTGEAR heated gear. This jacket goes to the top of the list when riders are shopping for new gear.

The Palisade Pant is designed to pair with the Palisade Jacket, delivering the same confident, comfortable ride. Using the same fabrics and technology, these pants add stretch knee panels, “no-snag” cuffs, adjustable waist and “slide-free” seat grip panels.

The FIRSTGEAR Reflex Jacket is perfect for riders enjoying warm summer days on their motorcycle. The fully vented, abrasion resistant nylon mesh construction is designed to keep a rider cool and safe. Features like elbow, shoulder and back protection, reflective piping and panels, SuperFabric elbow panels, adjustable neoprene cuffs and removable waterproof windproof liner, this jacket looks good no matter what style of bike the rider is aboard.

The Reflex Pant provides protection during warm weather rides. It features the same fully vented, abrasion resistant nylon mesh construction, knee and hip protection, stretch knee panels and slide-free seat grip panels.

Reflex Gloves deliver solid function and protection with the comfort of ventilated fabric, stretch wrist area and a hook and loop closure. Gloves are a critical piece of riding gear and Reflex gloves are the perfect match of fit and function.

The Palisade Jacket is available in Black/Black in men’s sizes from small to 2XLT. The Palisade Jacket retails for $419.95. Matching Palisade Pant is offered in waist sizes 32 to 42 with both regular and tall sizes in the lineup. The retail price for the Palisade Pant is  $369.95.

The Reflex Jacket is available in Black/Black in men’s sizes from small to 2XLT and women’s sizes from s the 3XL. The Reflex Jacket retails for $369.95. Matching Reflex Pant is offered in waist sizes 32 to 42 with both regular and tall sizes in the lineup. Retail price for the Reflex Pant is $269.95.

Reflex Gloves are available in Black/Black for $59.95 and are available in men’s sizes S through 3XL and women’s sizes S to 2XL.

FIRSTGEAR products are available at motorcycle dealers around the country and a complete list of product features is available at www.firstgear-usa.com.






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ASBK Supersport category recap from Sydney Motorsport Park

ASBK 2023 Round Two – Sydney Motorsport Park Michelin Supersport There’s no denying that in the past few seasons the number of entrants in the 600 cc Supersport class has been a bit thin on the track, in 2023 however the category is having somewhat of a resurgence. There were 27 entries for the Michelin […]

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Source: MCNews.com.au