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Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Objectives & Announces Riders

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Ambitious Objectives And Announces 2024 Rider Lineup

As the Yamaha Thailand Racing Team (YTRT) gears up for the 2024 season, we are proud to announce our ambitious objectives for the year ahead and build on our 2023 experience.

Bangkok, Thailand – 20 March, 2024: With extensive experience working in international motorsports, YTRT aims to leverage our rich history and experience to excel in the competitive world-championship environment while competing in the 2024 WorldSSP championship series.

Since the inception of motorsports in Thailand, Yamaha Thailand Racing has been at the forefront of the racing scene. With countless victories and championships to our name, we have been trailblazers for Thailand on the world stage. From the dominance of the Siam Yamaha Racing Team in the 1970s and 1980s to our current status as championship winners in both national and international race series, YTRT has established a winning reputation within the motorsports industry.

In 2023, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team made history by becoming the first Thai team to compete in the World Supersport class of the FIM Superbike World Championship. This prestigious series attracts a global audience and is a testament to our commitment to excellence on the international stage. As the only Thai team in the WorldSBK paddock, YTRT is committed to raising our professional standards and profile while competing at the highest level of motorsports and establishing ourselves as a world-class racing team.

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team will focus on a year of growth and progress as we develop our riders and continue to build a leading Thai motorsports team.

2024 Rider Lineup

 

Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.
Yamaha Thailand Racing Team rider Anupab Sarmoon will race in WorldSSP for his second year with the team. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

 

Name:             Anupab Sarmoon #51

Team:              Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle:     Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth:  09 December, 1993

Birthplace:      Chiang Mai

 

Anupab Sarmoon will be entering his second season with Yamaha Thailand Racing Team in the 2024 WorldSSP championship. With notable achievements including finishing fourth overall in the 2022 Asia Road Racing Championship and solid performances in the 2023 WorldSSP season, Sarmoon is poised to take a positive step forward in his international racing career.

 

Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.
Krittapat Keankum (39) at Phillip Island, Round One of 2024 WorldSSP. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

 

Name:             Krittapat Keankum #39

Team:              Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle:    Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth:  22 February, 2005

Birthplace:      Nonthabuuri

Krittapat Keankum, a rising talent, joins Yamaha Thailand Racing Team for the 2024 WorldSSP season. After a successful campaign in the R3 bLU cRU championship, finishing sixth in the standings, Keankum is ready to step up to the challenge of racing the supersport Yamaha R6 and aims to showcase his skills on the international stage and the opportunity to progress among Yamaha alumni.

As we embark on the 2024 season, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence and representing Thailand with pride on the world stage.

For media inquiries, please contact:

[email protected]

Follow us on social media for updates:

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Facebook Fan page

Sponsored Content: Dunlop’s Sportmax Q5S, The Ultimate Street/Track-Day Tire

Dunlop is pleased to introduce the successor to the highly popular Sportmax Q3+. The Dunlop Sportmax Q5S sets the new benchmark for the ultimate street and track-day tire. Following in the development footsteps of the Q5, the Q5S, when compare to the Q3+, has achieved even higher performance by utilizing aspects from Dunlop’s cutting-edge road race tires developed in Buffalo, NY and used in the MotoAmerica Road Race Series.

Having enhanced constructions, profiles, compounds and tread patterns, the Q5S provides lighter and nimbler handling and improved dry and wet grip to make it even more user-friendly all while maintaining class-leading durability.

To differentiate the Q5S from the Q3+, Dunlop wanted to make the Q5S have a lighter feel to make it more responsive for street riding. With this goal set, Dunlop went to work on making the necessary changes to achieve the performance characteristics they were looking for.

Key features of the all new Sportmax Q5S:

  • Optimized tread pattern design to improve wear characteristics and enhance warm-up times
  • Front tire profile has a shorter and narrower profile to improve responsiveness and give the tire a lighter feel.
  • Front tire has reduced dynamic stiffness and increased damping to improve compliance all to improve braking and handling performance.
  • Added 200/55ZR17 rear size to allow for additional bike fitments.
  • Rear tread contains Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread™ technology, giving riders outstanding mileage without sacrificing handling.
  • Improved compound to enhance both the wet and dry grip by adjusting the compound formula.
  • Both front and rear tires utilize Dunlop’s proprietary Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology in the tread compound.
  • Dunlop’s proprietary Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering.
  • Proudly made in Dunlop’s Buffalo, NY factory.

Availability:

The Sportmax Q5S will be sold through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race tire distributors, to be easily accessible to all street or track riders. Tires will be available in all channels beginning mid-December.

Sizing:

Front Sizes:

110/70ZR17

120/70ZR17

Rear Sizes:

140/70ZR17

150/60ZR17

160/60ZR17

180/55ZR17

190/50ZR17

190/55ZR17

200/55ZR17 New

Sponsored Content: Dunlop Sportmax Q5, A New Purpose-Built Track-Day Tire

Dunlop is pleased to introduce the fifth generation of the Dunlop Sportmax family. The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 is a purpose-built, track-day tire that has been in the making for over 4 years. Evolving from a blend of the highly popular Sportmax Q4 and Dunlop’s cutting-edge MotoAmerica spec road race tires, the Q5 utilizes the very best technologies Dunlop has to offer for a track tire that is still street legal.

Having enhanced constructions, profiles, compounds and tread patterns, the Q5 is the new benchmark for track-day tires. The Q5 is even more user-friendly, as dry and wet grip, tire compliance, and warm-up times have all been improved.

Dunlop has also expanded the size range of the Q5 to include five additional sizes for increased bike fitments: 110/70ZR17, 140/70ZR17, 150/60ZR17, 160/60ZR17, and 200/60ZR17.

Key features of the all new Sportmax Q5:

  • Sharply defined new tread pattern with lower groove density puts more rubber on the ground at all lean angles
  • Optimized tread pattern design and position to aid in quicker warm-up times and improved wet-weather performance.
  • Street-friendly performance— Tire warmers are not necessary for track use.
  • Designed in five additional sizes for increased bike fitments: 110/70ZR17, 140/70ZR17, 150/60ZR17, 160/60ZR17, and 200/60ZR17.
  • The front and rear tire profiles have a taller and narrower profile to improve turn-in and compliance while increasing the footprint and grip at camber.
  • Front tire has reduced vertical stiffness to improve compliance and damping and increased lateral and longitudinal stiffness to improve braking and handling performance.
  • The 140/70ZR17, 180/60ZR17, 200/55ZR17, and 200/60ZR17 utilize the exact same profiles as the race spec tires developed for the MotoAmerica series.
  • The rear tires tread features Dunlop’s Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, the same process used in Dunlop’s racing slicks. JLT applies a continuously wound tread strip over the carcass to achieve the ideal stability, flex, and grip where it’s needed most across the tire’s tread profile.
  • Improved compound to enhance the dry grip by adjusting the compound formula. The culmination of these changes puts the rear tire compound much closer to a true race tire compound.
  • Dunlop’s proprietary Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering.
  • Proudly made in Dunlop’s Buffalo, NY factory on the same proprietary equipment as their road race tires.

Availability:

The Sportmax Q5 will be sold through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race tire distributors, to be easily accessible to all street or track riders. Tires will be available in all channels beginning in November and December.

 

Sizing:

Front Sizes:

110/70ZR17 NEW

120/70ZR17

 

Rear Sizes:

140/70ZR17 NEW

150/60ZR17 NEW

160/60ZR17 NEW

180/55ZR17

180/60ZR17

190/50ZR17

190/55ZR17

200/55ZR17

200/60ZR17 NEW

MotoAmerica: Wyman On Provisional King Of The Baggers Pole At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Kyle Wyman took provisional pole in the MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers class at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday on his Harley-Davidson x Dynojet machine. Hayden Gillim backed up his session-topping practice performance with second on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, ahead of Loris Baz on an S&S Indian, Cameron Petersen on an SDI Racing Indian, and Tyler O’Hara on another S&S machine.

 

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MotoAmerica: Herrin Crashes, Takes Provisional Superbike Pole At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin crashed but was still fast enough to land the MotoAmerica Superbike provisional pole at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Bobby Fong was second, ahead of Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Attack’s Jake Gagne. 

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario On Provisional Twins Cup Pole At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Alessandro Di Mario topped Robem Engineering Aprilia teammate Hank Vossberg in MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup provisional qualifying at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Avery Dreher on the Bad Boys Racing Aprilia led Logan Cunnison on the Speeddemon Racing Aprilia, with Matthew Chapin on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki in fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Takes Provisional Supersport Pole At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

Rahal Ducati Moto/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen took provisional MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport pole position at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday over Strack Racing’s Blake Davis. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was third, ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott. The front five were covered by less than half a second.

 

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MotoAmerica: Rispoli On Provisional Hooligan Pole At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

James Rispoli on the KWR Harley-Davidson took the provisional MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan pole position at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Cory West on the Saddlemen Race Development Harley-Davidson was second, ahead of Andy DiBrino on the Competition Werkes Racing Triumph, Cody Wyman on another KWR Harley-Davidson and Jason Waters on the Edge Racing Triumph.

 

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MotoAmerica: Gillim Quickest In King Of The Baggers Practice At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Hayden Gillim was fastest on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers practice on Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Tyler O’Hara was second on the S&S Indian, ahead of Rocco Landers on the second RevZilla Harley-Davidson and Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli on the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing machines.

 

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WorldSSP : Manzi Tops Superpole Qualifying In England

Stefano Manzi topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Donington Park, in England. Riding his Pata Yamata Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Manzi lapped the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) course in 1:29.450 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:29.551 on his BLU CRU Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9, and Jaume Masia earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:29.593 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 6th with a 1:29.714 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

 

Results WSSP SUPERPOLE

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Manzi claims 2025’s first pole position after time attack battle with Oncu. Stefano Manzi will look to defend his Championship lead from the front of the grid after claiming pole on Friday at Donington. 

Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) was fastest on the timesheets in the opening FIM Supersport World Championship Tissot Superpole session of the Prosecco DOC UK Round. Despite leading much of the session, Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) was shuffled to second place, ahead of Spanish rookie Jaume Masia in P3(Orelac Racing VerdNatura), who continues to impress

Luca Ottaviani (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) and Yuki Okamoto (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) got their bikes tangled on the home straight at the session’s start, the pair taking a tumble which prompted a red flag with 36 minutes left in the session. Okamoto was later assessed at the medical centre and was taken to the Queen’s Nottingham Medical Centre Hospital with an initial diagnosis of a concussion, chest injury and collarbone injury.

Manzi At The Helm: The current Championship leader will start from P1 for the first time in over a year

Stefano Manzi earned his first pole of the season on Friday at Donington. Despite a strong performance from Can Oncu, the Italian took P1 on his 21st lap of 21 laps after time had expired on the session. The #62 outpaced the Turkish #61 by 0.101s via his 1’29.450s lap. Just over four hundredths of a second behind the Turk in P2, Jaume Masia earned a front-row start with his 1’29.593 time.

Casadei Undeterred: Despite slow early running, the Italian followed up on his Misano P2 with another strong Superpole result

Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) battled his way up the timesheet late in the session, going from tenth to sixth to finish in fourth position on the day, his 1’29.621s lap the fastest of his 17 laps. Behind him, French pair Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) punched their ticket to the second row thanks to their 1’29.658s and 1’29.714s laps.

Garci Showing Improvement: After P20 in Misano Superpole, Garcia improves to P9 at Donington

Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) will see lights out from the third row in his home round. The English rider finished P7 with a time of 1’29.734s. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) will sit behind the Brit in P8. With a time of 1’29.738s, the German finished just four thousandths of a second behind. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) earned P9 for third row in just his second round in WorldSSP. His time of 1’29.878s placed him ahead of Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in P10, who slipped inside the top 10 with his time of 1’29.921s.

The top six from the WorldSSP Superpole, full results here!

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’29.450s

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.101s

3. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) +0.143s

4. Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +0.171s

5. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.208s

6. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.264s

Tune in tomorrow as race action uncorks at Donington for the WorldSBK Tissot Superpole at 11:00! (UTC +1) Tune in with the WorldSBK VideoPass! Now 50% off!

MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Superbike Practice At The Ridge

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier in the MotoAmerica Superbike practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Attack’s Jake Gagne was third, ahead of Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

 

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MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Leads Supersport Practice At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Rahal Ducati Moto/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was fastest in MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice on Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Blake Davis were second and third, ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal Ducati’s Kayla Yaakov.

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Tops Twins Cup Practice At Laguna Seca

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario led the MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday morning. Matthew Chapin on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki was second, ahead of Logan Cunnison on the Speeddemon Racing Aprilia, Hank Vossberg on the second Robem Aprilia and Avery Dreher on the Bad Boys Racing Aprilia.

 

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Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Objectives & Announces Riders

Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.
Yamaha Thailand Racing Team rider Krittapat Keankum prepares for round one of WorldSSP at Phillip Island. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Sets Ambitious Objectives And Announces 2024 Rider Lineup

As the Yamaha Thailand Racing Team (YTRT) gears up for the 2024 season, we are proud to announce our ambitious objectives for the year ahead and build on our 2023 experience.

Bangkok, Thailand – 20 March, 2024: With extensive experience working in international motorsports, YTRT aims to leverage our rich history and experience to excel in the competitive world-championship environment while competing in the 2024 WorldSSP championship series.

Since the inception of motorsports in Thailand, Yamaha Thailand Racing has been at the forefront of the racing scene. With countless victories and championships to our name, we have been trailblazers for Thailand on the world stage. From the dominance of the Siam Yamaha Racing Team in the 1970s and 1980s to our current status as championship winners in both national and international race series, YTRT has established a winning reputation within the motorsports industry.

In 2023, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team made history by becoming the first Thai team to compete in the World Supersport class of the FIM Superbike World Championship. This prestigious series attracts a global audience and is a testament to our commitment to excellence on the international stage. As the only Thai team in the WorldSBK paddock, YTRT is committed to raising our professional standards and profile while competing at the highest level of motorsports and establishing ourselves as a world-class racing team.

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team will focus on a year of growth and progress as we develop our riders and continue to build a leading Thai motorsports team.

2024 Rider Lineup

 

Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.
Yamaha Thailand Racing Team rider Anupab Sarmoon will race in WorldSSP for his second year with the team. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

 

Name:             Anupab Sarmoon #51

Team:              Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle:     Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth:  09 December, 1993

Birthplace:      Chiang Mai

 

Anupab Sarmoon will be entering his second season with Yamaha Thailand Racing Team in the 2024 WorldSSP championship. With notable achievements including finishing fourth overall in the 2022 Asia Road Racing Championship and solid performances in the 2023 WorldSSP season, Sarmoon is poised to take a positive step forward in his international racing career.

 

Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.
Krittapat Keankum (39) at Phillip Island, Round One of 2024 WorldSSP. Photo courtesy Yamaha Thailand Racing Team.

 

Name:             Krittapat Keankum #39

Team:              Yamaha Thailand Racing Team

Motorcycle:    Yamaha YZF-R6

Date of Birth:  22 February, 2005

Birthplace:      Nonthabuuri

Krittapat Keankum, a rising talent, joins Yamaha Thailand Racing Team for the 2024 WorldSSP season. After a successful campaign in the R3 bLU cRU championship, finishing sixth in the standings, Keankum is ready to step up to the challenge of racing the supersport Yamaha R6 and aims to showcase his skills on the international stage and the opportunity to progress among Yamaha alumni.

As we embark on the 2024 season, Yamaha Thailand Racing Team is committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence and representing Thailand with pride on the world stage.

For media inquiries, please contact:

[email protected]

Follow us on social media for updates:

Yamaha Thailand Racing Team Facebook Fan page

Sponsored Content: Dunlop’s Sportmax Q5S, The Ultimate Street/Track-Day Tire

Dunlop is pleased to introduce the successor to the highly popular Sportmax Q3+. The Dunlop Sportmax Q5S sets the new benchmark for the ultimate street and track-day tire. Following in the development footsteps of the Q5, the Q5S, when compare to the Q3+, has achieved even higher performance by utilizing aspects from Dunlop’s cutting-edge road race tires developed in Buffalo, NY and used in the MotoAmerica Road Race Series.

Having enhanced constructions, profiles, compounds and tread patterns, the Q5S provides lighter and nimbler handling and improved dry and wet grip to make it even more user-friendly all while maintaining class-leading durability.

To differentiate the Q5S from the Q3+, Dunlop wanted to make the Q5S have a lighter feel to make it more responsive for street riding. With this goal set, Dunlop went to work on making the necessary changes to achieve the performance characteristics they were looking for.

Key features of the all new Sportmax Q5S:

  • Optimized tread pattern design to improve wear characteristics and enhance warm-up times
  • Front tire profile has a shorter and narrower profile to improve responsiveness and give the tire a lighter feel.
  • Front tire has reduced dynamic stiffness and increased damping to improve compliance all to improve braking and handling performance.
  • Added 200/55ZR17 rear size to allow for additional bike fitments.
  • Rear tread contains Dunlop’s MT Multi-Tread™ technology, giving riders outstanding mileage without sacrificing handling.
  • Improved compound to enhance both the wet and dry grip by adjusting the compound formula.
  • Both front and rear tires utilize Dunlop’s proprietary Racing Type Fine Carbon Technology in the tread compound.
  • Dunlop’s proprietary Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering.
  • Proudly made in Dunlop’s Buffalo, NY factory.

Availability:

The Sportmax Q5S will be sold through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race tire distributors, to be easily accessible to all street or track riders. Tires will be available in all channels beginning mid-December.

Sizing:

Front Sizes:

110/70ZR17

120/70ZR17

Rear Sizes:

140/70ZR17

150/60ZR17

160/60ZR17

180/55ZR17

190/50ZR17

190/55ZR17

200/55ZR17 New

Sponsored Content: Dunlop Sportmax Q5, A New Purpose-Built Track-Day Tire

Dunlop is pleased to introduce the fifth generation of the Dunlop Sportmax family. The Dunlop Sportmax Q5 is a purpose-built, track-day tire that has been in the making for over 4 years. Evolving from a blend of the highly popular Sportmax Q4 and Dunlop’s cutting-edge MotoAmerica spec road race tires, the Q5 utilizes the very best technologies Dunlop has to offer for a track tire that is still street legal.

Having enhanced constructions, profiles, compounds and tread patterns, the Q5 is the new benchmark for track-day tires. The Q5 is even more user-friendly, as dry and wet grip, tire compliance, and warm-up times have all been improved.

Dunlop has also expanded the size range of the Q5 to include five additional sizes for increased bike fitments: 110/70ZR17, 140/70ZR17, 150/60ZR17, 160/60ZR17, and 200/60ZR17.

Key features of the all new Sportmax Q5:

  • Sharply defined new tread pattern with lower groove density puts more rubber on the ground at all lean angles
  • Optimized tread pattern design and position to aid in quicker warm-up times and improved wet-weather performance.
  • Street-friendly performance— Tire warmers are not necessary for track use.
  • Designed in five additional sizes for increased bike fitments: 110/70ZR17, 140/70ZR17, 150/60ZR17, 160/60ZR17, and 200/60ZR17.
  • The front and rear tire profiles have a taller and narrower profile to improve turn-in and compliance while increasing the footprint and grip at camber.
  • Front tire has reduced vertical stiffness to improve compliance and damping and increased lateral and longitudinal stiffness to improve braking and handling performance.
  • The 140/70ZR17, 180/60ZR17, 200/55ZR17, and 200/60ZR17 utilize the exact same profiles as the race spec tires developed for the MotoAmerica series.
  • The rear tires tread features Dunlop’s Jointless Tread (JLT) technology, the same process used in Dunlop’s racing slicks. JLT applies a continuously wound tread strip over the carcass to achieve the ideal stability, flex, and grip where it’s needed most across the tire’s tread profile.
  • Improved compound to enhance the dry grip by adjusting the compound formula. The culmination of these changes puts the rear tire compound much closer to a true race tire compound.
  • Dunlop’s proprietary Intuitive Response Profile (IRP) for ultra-linear and responsive steering.
  • Proudly made in Dunlop’s Buffalo, NY factory on the same proprietary equipment as their road race tires.

Availability:

The Sportmax Q5 will be sold through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race tire distributors, to be easily accessible to all street or track riders. Tires will be available in all channels beginning in November and December.

 

Sizing:

Front Sizes:

110/70ZR17 NEW

120/70ZR17

 

Rear Sizes:

140/70ZR17 NEW

150/60ZR17 NEW

160/60ZR17 NEW

180/55ZR17

180/60ZR17

190/50ZR17

190/55ZR17

200/55ZR17

200/60ZR17 NEW

MotoAmerica: Wyman On Provisional King Of The Baggers Pole At Laguna Seca

Kyle Wyman (33). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Kyle Wyman took provisional pole in the MotoAmerica Mission King of The Baggers class at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday on his Harley-Davidson x Dynojet machine. Hayden Gillim backed up his session-topping practice performance with second on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson, ahead of Loris Baz on an S&S Indian, Cameron Petersen on an SDI Racing Indian, and Tyler O’Hara on another S&S machine.

 

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MotoAmerica: Herrin Crashes, Takes Provisional Superbike Pole At Laguna Seca

Josh Herrin (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin crashed but was still fast enough to land the MotoAmerica Superbike provisional pole at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Bobby Fong was second, ahead of Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier, Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly and Attack’s Jake Gagne. 

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario On Provisional Twins Cup Pole At Laguna Seca

Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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Alessandro Di Mario topped Robem Engineering Aprilia teammate Hank Vossberg in MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup provisional qualifying at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Avery Dreher on the Bad Boys Racing Aprilia led Logan Cunnison on the Speeddemon Racing Aprilia, with Matthew Chapin on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki in fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Takes Provisional Supersport Pole At Laguna Seca

PJ Jacobsen (15). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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Rahal Ducati Moto/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen took provisional MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport pole position at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday over Strack Racing’s Blake Davis. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz was third, ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott. The front five were covered by less than half a second.

 

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MotoAmerica: Rispoli On Provisional Hooligan Pole At Laguna Seca

James Rispoli (43). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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James Rispoli on the KWR Harley-Davidson took the provisional MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan pole position at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Cory West on the Saddlemen Race Development Harley-Davidson was second, ahead of Andy DiBrino on the Competition Werkes Racing Triumph, Cody Wyman on another KWR Harley-Davidson and Jason Waters on the Edge Racing Triumph.

 

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MotoAmerica: Gillim Quickest In King Of The Baggers Practice At Laguna Seca

Hayden Gillim (69). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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Hayden Gillim was fastest on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers practice on Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Tyler O’Hara was second on the S&S Indian, ahead of Rocco Landers on the second RevZilla Harley-Davidson and Kyle Wyman and James Rispoli on the Harley-Davidson x Dynojet Factory Racing machines.

 

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WorldSSP : Manzi Tops Superpole Qualifying In England

Stefano Manzi was fastest this Friday at Donington Park. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Stefano Manzi was fastest this Friday at Donington Park. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Stefano Manzi topped FIM Supersport World Championship Superpole qualifying Friday at Donington Park, in England. Riding his Pata Yamata Ten Kate Racing YZF-R9 on Pirelli control tires, Manzi lapped the 2.50-mile (4.02 km) course in 1:29.450 to top the field of 34 riders and earn pole position.

Can Oncu was the best of the rest with a 1:29.551 on his BLU CRU Evan Bros Yamaha YZF R9, and Jaume Masia earned the third and final spot on the front row with a lap time of 1:29.593 on his Orelac Racing Verdnatura Ducati Panigale V2.

Former MotoAmerica Supersport regular Valentin Debise of France was 6th with a 1:29.714 on his Renzi Corse Ducati Panigale V2.

 

Results WSSP SUPERPOLE

 

More from a press release issued by Dorna: 

Manzi claims 2025’s first pole position after time attack battle with Oncu. Stefano Manzi will look to defend his Championship lead from the front of the grid after claiming pole on Friday at Donington. 

Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) was fastest on the timesheets in the opening FIM Supersport World Championship Tissot Superpole session of the Prosecco DOC UK Round. Despite leading much of the session, Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) was shuffled to second place, ahead of Spanish rookie Jaume Masia in P3(Orelac Racing VerdNatura), who continues to impress

Luca Ottaviani (PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing Team) and Yuki Okamoto (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) got their bikes tangled on the home straight at the session’s start, the pair taking a tumble which prompted a red flag with 36 minutes left in the session. Okamoto was later assessed at the medical centre and was taken to the Queen’s Nottingham Medical Centre Hospital with an initial diagnosis of a concussion, chest injury and collarbone injury.

Manzi At The Helm: The current Championship leader will start from P1 for the first time in over a year

Stefano Manzi earned his first pole of the season on Friday at Donington. Despite a strong performance from Can Oncu, the Italian took P1 on his 21st lap of 21 laps after time had expired on the session. The #62 outpaced the Turkish #61 by 0.101s via his 1’29.450s lap. Just over four hundredths of a second behind the Turk in P2, Jaume Masia earned a front-row start with his 1’29.593 time.

Casadei Undeterred: Despite slow early running, the Italian followed up on his Misano P2 with another strong Superpole result

Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME Air Racing) battled his way up the timesheet late in the session, going from tenth to sixth to finish in fourth position on the day, his 1’29.621s lap the fastest of his 17 laps. Behind him, French pair Lucas Mahias (GMT94-YAMAHA) and Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) punched their ticket to the second row thanks to their 1’29.658s and 1’29.714s laps.

Garci Showing Improvement: After P20 in Misano Superpole, Garcia improves to P9 at Donington

Tom Booth-Amos (PTR Triumph Factory Racing) will see lights out from the third row in his home round. The English rider finished P7 with a time of 1’29.734s. Philipp Oettl (Feel Racing WorldSSP Team) will sit behind the Brit in P8. With a time of 1’29.738s, the German finished just four thousandths of a second behind. Roberto Garcia (GMT94-YAMAHA) earned P9 for third row in just his second round in WorldSSP. His time of 1’29.878s placed him ahead of Bo Bendsneyder (MV Agusta Reparto Corse) in P10, who slipped inside the top 10 with his time of 1’29.921s.

The top six from the WorldSSP Superpole, full results here!

1. Stefano Manzi (Pata Yamaha Ten Kate Racing) 1’29.450s

2. Can Oncu (Yamaha BLU CRU Evan Bros Team) +0.101s

3. Jaume Masia (Orelac Racing Verdnatura) +0.143s

4. Mattia Casadei (Motozoo ME AIR Racing) +0.171s

5. Lucas Mahias (GMT94 Yamaha) +0.208s

6. Valentin Debise (Renzi Corse) +0.264s

Tune in tomorrow as race action uncorks at Donington for the WorldSBK Tissot Superpole at 11:00! (UTC +1) Tune in with the WorldSBK VideoPass! Now 50% off!

MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Superbike Practice At The Ridge

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

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Attack Performance Progressive Insurance Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier in the MotoAmerica Superbike practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday. Attack’s Jake Gagne was third, ahead of Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

 

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MotoAmerica: Jacobsen Leads Supersport Practice At Laguna Seca

PJ Jacobsen (15). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 

Rahal Ducati Moto/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was fastest in MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice on Friday at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz and Blake Davis were second and third, ahead of Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal Ducati’s Kayla Yaakov.

 

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MotoAmerica: Di Mario Tops Twins Cup Practice At Laguna Seca

Alessandro Di Mario (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

KurveyGirl.com brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

At our online motorcycle parts store, you’ll find a specialized selection of quarter turn “Dzus” fasteners, titanium hardware, premium tire valve stems, Vesrah racing brake pads, Brembo parts and accessories, and other unique hardware specifically designed for race and trackday motorcycles.

 Robem Engineering’s Alessandro Di Mario led the MotoAmerica SC-Project Twins Cup practice at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca on Friday morning. Matthew Chapin on the RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki was second, ahead of Logan Cunnison on the Speeddemon Racing Aprilia, Hank Vossberg on the second Robem Aprilia and Avery Dreher on the Bad Boys Racing Aprilia.

 

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