Kawasaki Launches Kawasaki Performance Oils (KPO)

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

Kawasaki Launches Kawasaki Performance Oils (KPO)

Kawasaki Introduces a New Line of Kawasaki Performance Oils

With decades of experience offering top performance and high-quality oils to powersports owners, Kawasaki is excited to announce a new line-up of Kawasaki Performance Oils (KPO). Combining updated branding with all-new motorcycle formulations and even greater improved performance, the new KPO product line-up consists of industry-leading products exclusively designed and tested for Kawasaki engines to meet or exceed performance requirements and keep your powersport vehicle running at its best.

Adding to the refreshed branding will be an all-new motorcycle oil blend with the KPO 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil that is optimized for performance and tested and proven for durability. Kawasaki’s industry-leading push didn’t stop there as several performance improvements have been made to the ATV/UTV and Jet Ski® oil categories. The KPO line-up of products continue to push beyond the highest industry standards including JASO and API, resulting in motorcycles running cleaner, cooler, and smoother. KPO products have been developed and tested to provide the highest-rated oil line-up amongst OEMs and in the industry, making KPO the ultimate choice for your maintenance needs.

KPO MOTORCYLE OILS

The all-new KPO 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil utilizes the highest quality base oils and patented cutting-edge dual friction technologies. Modern engines demand better oil due to tighter clearances, higher RPMs, and hotter running temperatures, which is exactly what KPO 4-stroke motorcycle oil was designed for. It has been tested and proven to reduce engine friction while producing high clutch friction, providing the rider with an excellent clutch and shift feel. This new formula also produces excellent engine cleanliness and durability. The KPO 4-stroke oil is offered in full synthetic, semi-synthetic, and conventional 4-stroke engine oil.

KPO full synthetic 4-stroke oil has been formulated to provide the ultimate clutch feel and durability, while providing superior protection under extreme conditions. This motorcycle-specific formula provides dual friction technology that offers low friction in the engine and three times the JASO MA2 clutch friction performance durability. It delivers maximum engine lubrication and protection over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions, including high RPM, high temperatures, and extreme cold.

KPO semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil has been blended with high-quality base oils and superior synthetic oil to keep your Kawasaki protected and performing at its best. Featuring optimum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions, superior engine and bearing wear protection is delivered and a prolonged engine life is achieved through engine cleanliness and reduced oil volatility.

KPO conventional 4-stroke engine oil utilizes high-quality base oils and additives for a formulation that keeps your Kawasaki’s engine and transmission clean and efficient, making it the right choice for owners who want quality engine oil at a great price. It provides outstanding piston cleanliness to help prevent deposit and ring sticking as well as excellent camshaft wear protection for a long engine life. It’s available in several options including 10W-30, 10W-40, and 20W-50.

KPO semi-synthetic 2-stroke racing oil is formulated for superior performance in harsh racing environments and formulated for premix or oil injection systems. The semi-synthetic formula provides superior performance in racing environments with prolonged engine life and power with ash-less detergent and dispersant technology. This high-performance oil protects the engine from deposits, hot spots, and corrosion.

The family of Kawasaki Performance Oils. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

KPO ATV/UTV OIL

The KPO ATV/UTV full synthetic 4-stroke engine oil has been formulated and extensively tested for your engine and transmission to provide superior performance and protection under high load, high heat, and extreme cold environments. It’s designed to work for both gasoline and diesel applications. The full synthetic provides maximum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions. It delivers superior performance and engine durability, including excellent bearing wear protection. In addition to improved engine cleanliness and reduced oil volatility, it demonstrates excellent viscosity stability, corrosion resistance, and oxidation control characteristics that are ideal for harsh operating environments required for protection in newer engines.

KPO ATV/UTV semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil is formulated to provide maximum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions found in real-world experience. Similar to the full synthetic, it’s recommended for both gasoline and diesel applications. The semi-synthetic formula delivers high-performance and engine durability as well as advanced wear protection for increased engine durability and a long engine life. It boasts excellent acid neutralization and oxidation control characteristics required for protection in newer engines while improving performance in older engines.

KPO JET SKI® WATERCRAFT OIL

The KPO Jet Ski watercraft full synthetic oil has been developed and extensively tested for your engine to provide superior performance and protection in harsh marine environments. Using a full synthetic formula, it’s blended to provide superior rust and corrosion protection in high-performance marine engines and designed to tackle the toughest of environments. It helps maintain viscosity at high temperatures, high speeds, and under a high load.

Just like the full synthetic watercraft oil, the KPO Jet Ski watercraft 2-stroke oil has been developed to provide superior performance and protection regardless of how harsh the environment might be. It’s formulated for premix or oil injection systems. This formula provides top performance and protection for 2-stroke water-cooled engines and helps them maintain cleanliness and power throughout the life of the engine. It’s designed to protect at idle and wide open throttle for immediate engine response on the water.

AVAILABILITY

The new and improved KPO ATV/UTV, Jet Ski watercraft, and 2-stroke motorcycle and gear oils will be available beginning early February. The all-new KPO motorcycle 4-stroke oil is set to hit the shelves at your local Kawasaki dealer beginning in April.

ABOUT KAWASAKI

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) started full-scale production of motorcycles over a half century ago. The first Kawasaki motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines, and Kawasaki’s entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by the company’s constant effort to develop new technologies. Numerous new Kawasaki models introduced over the years have helped shape the market, and in the process have created enduring legends based on their unique engineering, power, design and riding pleasure. In the future, Kawasaki’s commitment to maintaining and furthering these strengths will surely give birth to new legends.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and JET SKI® watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers, with close to an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with approximately 260 of them located at KMC’s Foothill Ranch, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.®”, is recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand is synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

AMA Annual Awards Recognize MotoAmerica And Roadracing World

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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AMA Annual Awards Recognize MotoAmerica And Roadracing World

2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards Announced

AMA Athletes of the Year, AMA Racers of the Year recognized

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize the winners of its 2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that stood out in AMA-sanctioned competition and recreational endeavors during 2021.

AMA members helped select the winners of certain racing categories, including the AMA Athlete of the Year and the AMA Racer of the Year awards, while AMA staff chose the organizational awards.

“We are excited and proud to recognize the winners of the 2021 AMA Racing and Organizer Awards,” AMA Director of Racing Mike Pelletier said. “The recipients displayed a distinct level of excellence in 2021 and are deserving in every way.”

The AMA Athlete of the Year awards went to Steward Baylor (National Championship Series), Levi Kitchen (Grand Championships) and Walker Fowler (ATV).

The AMA Veteran/Senior Racer of the Year was Broc Peterson, while the AMA Youth Racer of the Year award was given to Cole Forbes, the AMA National Enduro Futures champion and GNCC Super Mini champion. Becca Sheets was recognized as the AMA Female Racer of the Year for her stellar performance in the AMA Grand National Cross Country series.

MotoAmerica (Track Racing Organizer of the Year), Mid East Hare Scramble (ATV Organizer of the Year), and Gnarly Routes (Recreational Off-Road Organizer of the Year) were all recognized for their efforts in 2021. Hi-Winders (AMA Club of the Year), Pasadena Motorcycle Club (Recreational Road Organizer of the Year), Florida Trail Riders (Off-Road Racing Organizer of the Year) and East Fork MX (Motocross Organizer of the Year) were among the additional groups presented with awards.

For their efforts to raise funds and assistance for the flood victims of Waverly, Tenn., Racers 4 Waverly were awarded with the AMA Sportsman of the Year. For their outstanding media coverage, the AMA presented Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with the AMA Media Award.

The full list of winners can be found below.

2021 AMA Racing Award Winners

AMA Athlete of the Year: National Championship Series

Steward Baylor — Champion, National Enduro Championship Series

AMA Athlete of the Year: Grand Championships

Levi Kitchen — Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award Winner

AMA ATV Athlete of the Year

Walker Fowler — Champion, AMA Grand National Cross Country Series

AMA Veteran/Senior Racer of the Year

Broc Peterson — Motocross Veteran Racer of the Year

AMA Youth Racer of the Year

Cole Forbes — Champion, AMA National Enduro Futures and Grand National Cross Country Super Mini

AMA Female Racer of the Year

Becca Sheets — Champion, Grand National Cross Country Series

2021 AMA Organizer Award Winners

Motocross Organizer of the Year

East Fork MX

Off-Road Racing Organizer of the Year

Florida Trail Riders

Track Racing Organizer of the Year

MotoAmerica

ATV Organizer of the Year

Mid East Hare Scramble

Recreational Road Riding Organizer of the Year

Pasadena Motorcycle Club

Recreational Off-Road Organizer of the Year

Gnarly Routes Inc.

AMA Club of the Year

Hi-Winders

AMA Media Award

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology

AMA Sportsman of the Year

Racers 4 Waverly

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit americanmotorcyclist.com.

Not a member? Join the AMA today: americanmotorcyclist.com.

World Supersport: Dorna Explains “Next Generation” Regulations

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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World Supersport: Dorna Explains “Next Generation” Regulations

Technical regulations for 2022 WorldSSP Championship and
‘Next Generation’ announced

Rev limits, engine allocations, homologated motorcycles and more: get the inside line and find out all about the new regulations for the 2022 campaign

All of the hype and anticipation ahead of the 2022 FIM Supersport World Championship continues as the regulations for the ‘Next Generation’ machines have been revealed. 2022 will see the likes of Ducati and Triumph return, as well as the likes of Kawasaki and MV Agusta field new motorcycles in the class.

NEW MOTORCYCLES: what additions will be on track next year?

The big headline is Ducati will return to the class with the Ducati Panigale V2 955 and so far, will have six teams and seven riders in their camp. Nicolo Bulega was the first to join as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati squad move into WorldSSP, whilst the Barni Racing Team also join the class with rookie Australian and much-anticipated debutant Oli Bayliss. There’s a host more, including the return of Althea Racing as Genesio Bevilacqua’s team is back with Federico Caricasulo, whilst Davide Guigliano returns as a team manager for the D34G Racing Team with Filippo Fuligni and Federico Fuligni; CM Racing switch to Ducati with Maximillian Kofler, as do the Orelac Racing VerdNatura team with Raffaele De Rosa.

Then, there’s the return of Triumph with the famous PTR squad, run by Simon Buckmaster. Estonian Hannes Soomer will race the Triumph Street Triple 765 and will have ex-Moto2™ star Stefano Manzi alongside him. Manzi raced at Jerez in 2021 in WorldSSP and achieved a ninth place, so could achieve great things with a full season and a complete testing programme. Buckmaster’s team have already had experience with the bikes too, as they ran Kyle Smith and American Brandon Paasch in the British Supersport series.

Other motorcycles that have been newly homologated for the category are the MV Agusta F3 800 and the MV Agusta F3 Superveloce and the Suzuki GSX-R750.

REV LIMITS: to be confirmed

All rev limits for each motorcycle are to be confirmed after the balance tests have been complete and following close monitoring of on-track performance.

FINDING BALANCE: how will the machines be kept equal in 2022?

So that not one bike has a clear advantage over the opposition, a range of factors will be considered as part of the Dorna WorldSBK Organization (DWO) algorithm. This will take into account aspects such as lap time in comparison to other competitors, speed traps, race results and more. This can be changed every three rounds if needed, to equalise performance further and the balance will be weighted to the data collected during the previous six events. The method of balancing will be raise or reduce the power potential of the machine’s %, with the FIM and the DWO reserving the right to update the balance at their discretion in the case of imbalance.

The initial balance is being calculated after intensive dyno tests with many DWO partners involved. To keep things equal, the tests are all taking place using the Panta control fuel and Motul 300v lubricant. Tests are taking place at RE engineering all overseen by the FIM and Mectronik. Balancing factors may be updated at the end of each season.

ENGINES: new limits for 2022

The 2022 season in WorldSSP sees new engine regulations come into force. For WorldSSP Next Generation machines, no modifications may be made unless they are stated in the text or in the Eligible Parts for Competition List. With regards to allocation, that will now be calculated by the number of events and rounded to the nearest whole number: 400cc – 600cc machines will have one engine for every 2.5 rounds, 601cc – 799cc with have one engine every three rounds, whilst 800cc and over may have one engine for every 3.5 rounds. Engines may be chosen and impounded for Dyno testing (during events, between events or after the season) at an approved balancing facility and for comparison to the reference engine. Apart from FIM and DWO staff, only one team representative may attend the test.

WEIGHT: combined, minimums and maximums

For 2022, a combined weight limit will be used in WorldSSP, with the minimum bike-rider combined weight being 242kg. In the same way that World Supersport 300 works, there will be a soft maximum weight and a hard minimum weight for the bikes. Should the soft maximum weight be achieved or exceeded, then the combined minimum weight doesn’t need to be reached. The motorcycle on its own must never be below the hard minimum weight; there is no tolerance on this and after the race, the bike and rider will be weighed in racing condition, and nothing may be added.

TYRES: new restrictions

There’ll be an extra element on tyre usage this year as World Supersport teams will have less to use; in 2021, teams had 17 tyres to use across the weekend. In 2022, they will have 15: seven fronts and eight rears, one less at each end compared to 2021. Pirelli will supply a minimum of two compounds for both the front and rear tyres, with a minimum allocation of six of each compound

American Flat Track: FOX Sports TV Broadcast Schedule Announced

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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American Flat Track: FOX Sports TV Broadcast Schedule Announced

FOX Sports Announces 2022 Progressive American Flat Track TV Schedule

All 18 rounds to premiere on FS1 during highly-rated weekend time slots

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 25, 2022) – Progressive American Flat Track and FOX Sports announced today the broadcast schedule for the much-anticipated 2022 season. All 18 races will premiere in one-hour telecasts on FS1 during highly desirable weekend time slots, starting with back-to-back coverage from the Volusia Half-Mile Doubleheader on Sunday, March 20 at 11:00 a.m. ET.

The FOX Sports coverage of AFT will premiere on FS1 within two weeks of each event, followed by a re-air on FS2. The schedule also leverages FOX Sports’ outstanding motorsports line-up to maximize viewership for AFT’s debut season on the network. The premiere telecasts on FS1 have been scheduled directly before or after other highly rated motorsports programming.

Progressive AFT ranks among the world’s most historic and thrilling forms of motorsport. Featuring the world’s fastest dirt track motorcycle racers, the season-long battle for the coveted Championship is waged over four distinct disciplines – Mile ovals, Half-Mile ovals, Short Track ovals, and TTs, which incorporate left- and right-hand turns and a jump. Combined, they serve as the ultimate test of rider skill while also consistently delivering unpredictable, adrenaline-fueled racing.

Routinely delivering bar to bar battles at speeds approaching 140 mph, the series continually satisfies the most loyal fanbase in motorcycle racing while promising to be an exciting discovery for legions of new fans who witness the action for the first time on FOX Sports.

Livestreaming coverage of all rounds will also be available for fans that want to catch every second of the racing action. Additional information about livestreaming as well as the on-air commentary team will be announced in the near future.

2022 Television Schedule for Progressive AFT on FS1:

Sunday, March 20 – Mission Foods Volusia Half-Mile I – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, March 20 – Mission Foods Volusia Half-Mile II – 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, March 27 – Mission Foods Texas Half-Mile – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, May 1 – I-70 Half-Mile – 10:00 a.m. ET (7:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, June 5 – Mission Foods Red Mile I – 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT) on FS1

Saturday, June 11 – Mission Foods Red Mile II – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Saturday, June 18 – Laconia Short Track – 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, July 3 – Lima Half-Mile – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Saturday, July 9 – Mission Foods New York Short Track – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Saturday, July 23 – Mission Foods Port Royal Half-Mile – 10:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, August 7 – Peoria TT – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, August 14 – Black Hills Half-Mile – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, August 21 – Castle Rock TT – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Saturday, August 27 – Sacramento Mile – 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, September 11 – Springfield Mile I – 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, September 18 – Springfield Mile II – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, October 2 – Cedar Lake Short Track – 10:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. PT) on FS1

Sunday, October 23 – Mission Foods Volusia Half-Mile III – 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on FS1

Progressive AFT will kick off the 2022 season with a Daytona Bike Week doubleheader on Thursday, March 10 and Friday, March 11 at Volusia Speedway Park. Secure your tickets to this bar-to-bar season opener now at https://store.americanflattrack.com/ebooking/ticket/view/id/3666.

For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit our official merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

MotoAmerica: Drag Specialties Sponsoring King Of The Baggers

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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MotoAmerica: Drag Specialties Sponsoring King Of The Baggers

Drag Specialties Announces Mission King Of The Baggers Sponsorship Extension And Contingency Program

V-Twin Aftermarket Leader Signs Three-Year Agreement; Will Post $52,000 For
MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers

IRVINE, CA (January 25, 2022) – MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, is thrilled to announce that Drag Specialties has signed a new three-year agreement to be an official partner of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship. Additionally, Drag Specialties will also be offering a contingency program for the popular V-twin class.

Drag Specialties is posting $52,000 in contingency money in the seven-round series with eligible riders rewarded for their top-five finishes in each race. The payout is as follows: $2500 for a win; $1250 for second; $1000 for third; $750 for fourth; and $500 for fifth.

Additionally, Drag Specialties will pay $10,000 to the racer who is ultimately crowned as champion of the MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship.

“We are excited to sign a new multi-year sponsorship agreement with MotoAmerica,” said Hylton Beattie, Global Motorsports Director for Drag Specialties. “Our partnership has been successful for both parties so we’re happy to continue for at least three more years. We are also pleased to offer a contingency program to racers in the MotoAmerica Mission King Of The Baggers Championship. The Baggers series fits right into a lot of what we do at Drag Specialties, we’ve seen the rapid growth of the new series, and we want to be a bigger part of it. It’s always our goal to give back to our customers and offering a contingency program to our racers is a perfect way to accomplish this. We’re looking forward to a close and exciting battle for the championship and we will have our semi at the tracks so we can interact with our customers. It will be a lot of fun to watch and we can’t wait for it to get started at Daytona.”

“We’re really happy that Having Drag Specialties is returning as a sponsor of the Mission King Of The Baggers Series,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “And the fact that Drag Specialties is taking it a step farther and offering a contingency program to our racers is a real bonus and really shows their continued commitment to our series.”

The contingency payout requirements are as follows: Logos must be unobstructed, visible, and applied at all rounds; an authorized Drag Specialties patch is to be worn on either upper sleeve or front upper chest of the riders’ leathers; and three-inch Drag Specialties decals must be present on either of the bikes side panels or tail section.

2022 Mission MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Championship

*March 10-12 Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, FL

April 22-24 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, GA

June 3-5 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

July 8-10 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, CA

July 29-31 Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, MN

September 9-11 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, NJ

*Two races will be held at Daytona

About MotoAmerica

MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

World Superbike: 2022 Provisional Rider Entry Lists Released

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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World Superbike: 2022 Provisional Rider Entry Lists Released

FIM and Dorna WorldSBK have released provisional rider entry lists for the 2022 FIM Superbike, Supersport, and Supersport 300 World Championships.

Use the scroll and zoom tools in the bottom left corner of the PDF viewer to better see the lists.

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ASBK: mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Returns As Title Sponsor

David Swarts

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January 25, 2022

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ASBK: mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Returns As Title Sponsor

The mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) presented by Motul is proud to announce that championship naming rights sponsor mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance has signed on again in 2022.

Insurance specialists mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance offers a range of products for both road and off-road motorcycling enthusiasts, and they understand how important your motorcycle is to every owner and because of this mi-bike offers cover for riders and their motorcycle with features and benefits most other motorcycle insurers just don’t provide.

Mark Bradley, General Manager, mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance: “We’re really pleased to be back as the naming rights sponsor and look forward to what will be a close and competitive season of racing.

“At mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance, we offer a comprehensive range of insurance products that are designed so our customers can cover their specific insurance needs. This comes from a deep understanding of motorcycling, riders, and their needs. We believe that our involvement in ASBK as the naming rights sponsor shows we really mean what we say.

“For fans, competitors and officials associated with ASBK, we wish you all the absolute best in season 2022.”

Motorcycling Australia (MA) CEO Peter Doyle: “We are confident that ASBK is set for a terrific year in 2022 and having mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance return as sponsors show they share our confidence in the championship.

“In 2022, we are looking forward to a full season of competitive and entertaining racing and the support of our sponsors is key to making this happen. I want to thank mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance for their continuing support on behalf of not only Motorcycling Australia but all fans and stakeholders.”

To learn more about mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance and the fantastic range of insurance products on offer, see: https://www.mi-bike.com.au/

mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul – 2022 Calendar

Round 1 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC 25 – 27 February SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup, OJC, SBK Masters

Round 2 Queensland Raceway, Ipswich QLD 18 – 20 March SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup, OJC, Sidecars

Round 3 Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn NSW 22 – 24 April SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup, OJC, Sidecars

Round 4 Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin NT 17 – 19 June * With Supercars – SBK Only

Round 5 Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick QLD 5 – 7 August SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup, OJC

Round 6 Symmons Plains Raceway – Launceston TAS 20 – 23 October SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup

Round 7 Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Cowes VIC TBA – November TBC

Round 8 The Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend SA 2 – 4 December SBK, SSPT, SS300, R3 Cup, OJC

ASBK Night of Champions Dinner – The Bend 4 December

For more information and event details, see the official Championship website www.asbk.com.au

Ronnie Lunsford Celebration Of Life Venue Changed

David Swarts

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January 24, 2022

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Ronnie Lunsford Celebration Of Life Venue Changed

Due to an overwhelming response, the Celebration of Life honoring philanthropist, mentor, and former racer Ronnie Lunsford, scheduled 11:00 a.m. local time January 30, has been moved.

It will now be held at the Sealy Knights of Columbus, 1310 Highway 90 West, Sealy, TX 77474.

Lunch and beverages will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Lunsford can be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation and the Ride for Kids here.

Lunsford died January 17 from injuries he sustained in a crash while riding his motorcycle near his home in the Houston, Texas area.

MotoAmerica: Paasch Racing Altus Motorsports Suzuki In Stock 1000

David Swarts

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January 24, 2022

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MotoAmerica: Paasch Racing Altus Motorsports Suzuki In Stock 1000

MotoAmerica: Brandon Paasch to take the reins of the Altus Motorsports Stock1000 GSX-R1000R for the MotoAmerica 2022 Season

(Altus, OK) For the past two seasons, Altus Motorsports has taken home the MotoAmerica Stock1000 and Superbike Cup Championships. Each year with a different rider — Cameron Peterson in 2020 and Jake Lewis in 2021. Both riders joined the team with boatloads of talent but in need of a strong team to help them to reach their true potential. And they did.

For 2022, Altus is looking for the three-peat. True to form, they have signed another immensely talented rider. After a year of racing British Supersport, Brandon Paasch is returning to the U.S. and moving up to a liter bike. Paasch is no stranger to MotoAmerica or the podium. In 2016, he won the MotoAmerica KTM Cup. In 2020 he finished the season third in the MotoAmerica Supersport class with podium finishes in almost every round. He started 2021 by winning the Daytona 200 and then spent the season racing in England.

“It’s going to be an amazing year. I am stoked to have this opportunity. It will be great to have a good team and a good group of people around me. Altus has the experience and has proven they can win. For them to believe in me gives me a big confidence boost. We have one goal: win,” said Brandon Paasch

“We enter this season with the intention of winning Stock1000 and the Superbike Cup again. Cam and Jake were amazing the last two years and we were proud to be a part of their progression. For this year, we are thrilled to have Brandon on the bike. We’ve watched him for years and seen what he can do. There will be a learning curve moving to the bigger bike but we are going to get out and do as much testing as we can to be as prepared as possible when the season starts,” said team owner George Nassaney.

The Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, FLY Racing WPS, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Moto-D Racing, Bonamici, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, Barnett, Maxima Racing Oils, SBS Brakes, Galfer USA, Ohlins, K-Tech, RS Taichi, Arai, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing.

2022 Trackday Directory: Submit Schedules And Photos By February 1

David Swarts

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January 24, 2022

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2022 Trackday Directory: Submit Schedules And Photos By February 1

Roadracing World Publishing is now requesting schedule and photo submissions from trackday organizers and riding school operators for the 2022 season to put in Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine and the 2022 Roadracing World Trackday Directory annual edition.

What is the Roadracing World Trackday Directory? Check it out HERE.

All schedule submissions should include: the name of your school or trackday organization, your schedule (including exact dates, correct track names and locations, and the track layout being used that day, if applicable), and full contact information for consumers.

Schedules submitted will be published in the Calendar section of Roadracing World magazine and the Events calendar section of Roadracingworld.com as soon as possible after they are received.

For trackday and school organizations and schedules to be listed in Roadracing World’s 2022 Trackday Directory annual edition, however, we need your schedule and the following information by February 1, 2022:

School or Trackday Organization Name:

Physical or Mailing Address, (Street address, city, state abbreviation, zip code):

Phone Number:

FAX Number (optional):

Website Address:

Email Address:

(Select one answer for each question)

1. Events Run Rain or Shine: Yes or No

2. Coolant: Antifreeze OK or No Antifreeze Allowed

3. Headlight & Taillight: Tape or Disconnect or Tape and Disconnect

4. Mirrors & Signals: Tape or Remove

5. License Plate: OK or Remove

6. Safety Wire: Some Required or None Required

7. Sidestand: OK or Remove

8. The minimum age to participate is: ?

Please e-mail schedule/calendar and Trackday Directory listing information and/or updates to [email protected].

Even if your 2022 schedule is not finalized, please respond to us and send whatever information you can so that you will not be left out of the Trackday Directory annual. Provisional schedules or dates listed as provisional are allowed.

There is no cost to be listed in Roadracing World’s Trackday Directory annual edition, but we can’t post your information if we don’t receive it in time. As a result, late submissions or incomplete submissions may not be published.

Again, the deadline to submit is February 1, 2022.

If you’ve already submitted your schedule for inclusion in the Calendar section of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology, great! But this is not enough information for an entry in the Trackday Directory. Please submit the information requested above to be included in the once-per-year Roadracing World Trackday Directory or call us to do minor updates to the information we published in the 2021 Trackday Directory.

If you have any doubt about what you have or have not sent in or if it was received, please contact us.

As always, we are also requesting trackday organizers and school operators to submit digital photos of their events and groups in action – on and off the track — for possible publication in the 2022 Trackday Directory. This is a great way to publicize your events and spotlight some of your members at no cost to you, but we need you to help us help you.

Digital photos must be in-focus, free from any watermarks or graphics, and high-resolution, which means a minimum of 300 dpi/ppi or 3000 pixels wide at 3 inches. The best way to submit these photos is with a file transfer program like Google Drive, Hightail, or Dropbox, which are free to download and use on a limited basis. Emailing the photos in small batches also works.

Photos must be accompanied by information to be used to write a caption. This includes the name of the track and information in order to credit the photographer, etc. By submitting a photo or photos, you certify that you own the submitted material and that you give us (Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.) permission to publish it in Roadracing World magazine and/or post it on Roadracingworld.com, without paying you (or anybody else) any money.

For additional information, e-mail [email protected] or call (909) 654-4779.

Kawasaki Launches Kawasaki Performance Oils (KPO)

January 25, 2022

A bottle of Kawasaki Performance Oil for four-stroke motorcycle engines. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Kawasaki Introduces a New Line of Kawasaki Performance Oils

With decades of experience offering top performance and high-quality oils to powersports owners, Kawasaki is excited to announce a new line-up of Kawasaki Performance Oils (KPO). Combining updated branding with all-new motorcycle formulations and even greater improved performance, the new KPO product line-up consists of industry-leading products exclusively designed and tested for Kawasaki engines to meet or exceed performance requirements and keep your powersport vehicle running at its best.

Adding to the refreshed branding will be an all-new motorcycle oil blend with the KPO 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil that is optimized for performance and tested and proven for durability. Kawasaki’s industry-leading push didn’t stop there as several performance improvements have been made to the ATV/UTV and Jet Ski® oil categories. The KPO line-up of products continue to push beyond the highest industry standards including JASO and API, resulting in motorcycles running cleaner, cooler, and smoother. KPO products have been developed and tested to provide the highest-rated oil line-up amongst OEMs and in the industry, making KPO the ultimate choice for your maintenance needs.

KPO MOTORCYLE OILS

The all-new KPO 4-stroke motorcycle engine oil utilizes the highest quality base oils and patented cutting-edge dual friction technologies. Modern engines demand better oil due to tighter clearances, higher RPMs, and hotter running temperatures, which is exactly what KPO 4-stroke motorcycle oil was designed for. It has been tested and proven to reduce engine friction while producing high clutch friction, providing the rider with an excellent clutch and shift feel. This new formula also produces excellent engine cleanliness and durability. The KPO 4-stroke oil is offered in full synthetic, semi-synthetic, and conventional 4-stroke engine oil.

KPO full synthetic 4-stroke oil has been formulated to provide the ultimate clutch feel and durability, while providing superior protection under extreme conditions. This motorcycle-specific formula provides dual friction technology that offers low friction in the engine and three times the JASO MA2 clutch friction performance durability. It delivers maximum engine lubrication and protection over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions, including high RPM, high temperatures, and extreme cold.

KPO semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil has been blended with high-quality base oils and superior synthetic oil to keep your Kawasaki protected and performing at its best. Featuring optimum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions, superior engine and bearing wear protection is delivered and a prolonged engine life is achieved through engine cleanliness and reduced oil volatility.

KPO conventional 4-stroke engine oil utilizes high-quality base oils and additives for a formulation that keeps your Kawasaki’s engine and transmission clean and efficient, making it the right choice for owners who want quality engine oil at a great price. It provides outstanding piston cleanliness to help prevent deposit and ring sticking as well as excellent camshaft wear protection for a long engine life. It’s available in several options including 10W-30, 10W-40, and 20W-50.

KPO semi-synthetic 2-stroke racing oil is formulated for superior performance in harsh racing environments and formulated for premix or oil injection systems. The semi-synthetic formula provides superior performance in racing environments with prolonged engine life and power with ash-less detergent and dispersant technology. This high-performance oil protects the engine from deposits, hot spots, and corrosion.

KPO ATV/UTV OIL

The KPO ATV/UTV full synthetic 4-stroke engine oil has been formulated and extensively tested for your engine and transmission to provide superior performance and protection under high load, high heat, and extreme cold environments. It’s designed to work for both gasoline and diesel applications. The full synthetic provides maximum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions. It delivers superior performance and engine durability, including excellent bearing wear protection. In addition to improved engine cleanliness and reduced oil volatility, it demonstrates excellent viscosity stability, corrosion resistance, and oxidation control characteristics that are ideal for harsh operating environments required for protection in newer engines.

KPO ATV/UTV semi-synthetic 4-stroke engine oil is formulated to provide maximum engine lubrication over a wide range of temperatures and operating conditions found in real-world experience. Similar to the full synthetic, it’s recommended for both gasoline and diesel applications. The semi-synthetic formula delivers high-performance and engine durability as well as advanced wear protection for increased engine durability and a long engine life. It boasts excellent acid neutralization and oxidation control characteristics required for protection in newer engines while improving performance in older engines.

KPO JET SKI® WATERCRAFT OIL

The KPO Jet Ski watercraft full synthetic oil has been developed and extensively tested for your engine to provide superior performance and protection in harsh marine environments. Using a full synthetic formula, it’s blended to provide superior rust and corrosion protection in high-performance marine engines and designed to tackle the toughest of environments. It helps maintain viscosity at high temperatures, high speeds, and under a high load.

Just like the full synthetic watercraft oil, the KPO Jet Ski watercraft 2-stroke oil has been developed to provide superior performance and protection regardless of how harsh the environment might be. It’s formulated for premix or oil injection systems. This formula provides top performance and protection for 2-stroke water-cooled engines and helps them maintain cleanliness and power throughout the life of the engine. It’s designed to protect at idle and wide open throttle for immediate engine response on the water.

AVAILABILITY

The new and improved KPO ATV/UTV, Jet Ski watercraft, and 2-stroke motorcycle and gear oils will be available beginning early February. The all-new KPO motorcycle 4-stroke oil is set to hit the shelves at your local Kawasaki dealer beginning in April.

ABOUT KAWASAKI

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. (KHI) started full-scale production of motorcycles over a half century ago. The first Kawasaki motorcycle engine was designed based on technical know-how garnered from the development and production of aircraft engines, and Kawasaki’s entry into the motorcycle industry was driven by the company’s constant effort to develop new technologies. Numerous new Kawasaki models introduced over the years have helped shape the market, and in the process have created enduring legends based on their unique engineering, power, design and riding pleasure. In the future, Kawasaki’s commitment to maintaining and furthering these strengths will surely give birth to new legends.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and distributes Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, side x sides, and JET SKI® watercraft through a network of approximately 1,100 independent retailers, with close to an additional 7,700 retailers specializing in general purpose engines. KMC and its affiliates employ nearly 3,100 people in the United States, with approximately 260 of them located at KMC’s Foothill Ranch, California headquarters.

Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good times roll.®”, is recognized worldwide. The Kawasaki brand is synonymous with powerful, stylish and category-leading vehicles. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line of powersports products and Kawasaki affiliates can be found on the Internet at www.kawasaki.com.

AMA Annual Awards Recognize MotoAmerica And Roadracing World

January 25, 2022

The start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two at Pittsburgh International Race Complex. Photo by Brian J. Nelson. — The start of MotoAmerica Superbike Race Two at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in 2021. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.