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Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Will Be Decided At MotorLand Aragon

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Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Will Be Decided At MotorLand Aragon

A title to be won and records to be made – Aragón

Rookies Cup finale

Motorland Aragón has dramatic changes of elevation and every combination of corner radius and pace imaginable.

It means thrills and overtaking, especially at the last corner. The slipstreaming battle down the long back straight produces a leader, the braking zone changes that, then a mid corner swap is likely, but get the exit wrong and the race can still be lost.

David Alonso is leading the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the Colombian 15-year-old has a 38 point advantage going into the last 2 races at Motorland so only David Muñoz can challenge him for the title.

Who is favourite?

Muñoz won the final 2 races last year but that was in Valencia. The 15-year-old Spaniard had far less luck in Aragón where Alonso picked up his first Rookies win.

So Alonso has the better form at Aragón and is on a roll, totally at home on his KTM, 3 wins in Austria, 6 for the season making him very much the favourite to take the Cup.

He could make it 8 victories in Aragón and that would put him in hallowed company, matching Bo Bendsneyder’s record for 8 wins in a season.

It would also give him 9 victories for his Rookie career, not quite as good as Karel Hanika’s 10 over 2 seasons but equalling the score of Bendsneyder, Can Öncü and current Moto3 World Championship leader Pedro Acosta. Alonso has alraedy matched Acosta’s 6 wins in one season.

A new winner?

Of course it could go the other way and if Alonso misses out on victory in the final event of the year then the record for the number of different winners in one season might be matched. The record is 8 from 2011, also a 14 race season. 2021 has seen 6 winners so far but a number of Rookies fancy adding their name to the list.

Tatchakorn Buasri is rolling with Alonso and crossed the line just behind him last time out. The 20-year-old Thai now has 4 podiums and a 5th place to his name, all in the second half of this season.

Perhaps a win for Buasri then. And what about Marcos Uriarte, the Spanish 16-year-old always runs up front and has a 3rd and a 2nd this season. 17-year-old fellow countryman Ivan Ortolá has even better form, two 2nds and two 3rds including one of each in Austria.

Converting speed to victory

Another Spanish podium achiever is Alex Millan but while the 16-year-old took Pole at the Austrian GP, the races did not work out at all well for him and those podiums came from the first two weekends in the season.

Perhaps our 8th winner hasn’t been on the podium yet. Collin Veijer regularly runs up front and the 16-year-old has briefly led races, who knows, Rookies racing is never predictable. The last Dutch winner was Bendsneyder, back in 2015.

Dutch, Spanish, Thai or Colombian, there is nothing predictable about who will win the last 2 races of the 15th Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup season. These are Rookies races 181 and 182 and we know they will be full of drama and excitement.

Broadcast

This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 1 is at 16:30 CET on Saturday and Race 2 is on Sunday at 15:30, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.

British Superbike: Championship Racing At Silverstone This Weekend

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British Superbike: Championship Racing At Silverstone This Weekend

Ten Bennetts BSB riders to scrap at Silverstone for the top eight before it’s too late

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship will be decided between eight riders when the Showdown gets underway later this month, but with four Title Fighters confirmed, there are still four places to be claimed at Silverstone this weekend (September 10/11/12).

The McAMS Yamaha pairing of Jason O’Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie were the first riders confirmed with Title Fighter status, and after sharing the victories at Snetterton, the teammates will be eager to carry the momentum into this weekend. However, they will be conscious of not letting history repeat itself too much; Silverstone was previously the scene in 2019 where they dramatically clashed in their fight for the win.

Tommy Bridewell secured his place last time out at Snetterton; the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider has been gathering pace in his quest for a first title, celebrating podium finishes in the past seven races and is determined to halt the boys in blue’s winning streak.

VisionTrack Ducati’s Christian Iddon is the final rider currently to have his Title Fighter status locked in ahead of the Showdown. A double race winner so far in 2021, he is looking to turn around a challenging run at recent events to fire himself back into podium contention.

The first rider determined to cement his position in the opening race at Silverstone, is FHO Racing BMW’s Peter Hickman. He missed out on securing his place by a single point at Snetterton last weekend and if Bradley Ray doesn’t win the opening race at Silverstone, his place is confirmed.

Danny Buchan is clawing back the ground lost after he missed Cadwell Park; the SYNETIQ BMW rider holds sixth place in the standings ahead of the three Silverstone races, and needs a consistent weekend to continue his bid for a debut title.

Glenn Irwin was the fastest rider in the pre-season test at Silverstone and the Honda Racing rider arrives at Silverstone holding seventh in the standings. He needs to bounce back from his difficult weekend at Snetterton and defend from the chasing pack, who all want to steal his coveted place in the top eight.

Lee Jackson is currently in the danger zone, he holds eighth in the standings ahead of the Silverstone decider. It is crucial that the FS-3 Racing Kawasaki rider scores consistently this weekend, as he is only five points ahead of Bradley Ray, who remains the first rider bidding to snatch a position at the final stage of the Main Season.

Defending champion Josh Brookes is now just 13-points adrift of Jackson following two fourth places at Snetterton, but the VisionTrack Ducati rider has yet to score a podium finish this year so he will pushing to change that this weekend.

However, Ryan Vickers, Rory Skinner, Andrew Irwin and Gino Rea can all still mathematically make the cut to become a Title Fighter after the decisive three races at Silverstone this weekend.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 399

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 293

Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 261

Christian Iddon (VisionTrack Ducati) 239

Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) 224

Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) 174

Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing) 161

Lee Jackson (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 154

Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing BMW) 149

Josh Brookes (VisionTrack Ducati) 141

Ryan Vickers (RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki) 136

Rory Skinner (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 127

Andrew Irwin (SYNETIQ BMW) 104

Gino Rea (Buildbase Suzuki) 88

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Peter Hickman – FHO Racing BMW

“Heading to Silverstone, I think it’s going to be a good weekend – I can feel it already!

“We only need a point to secure our Title Fighter position in the Showdown in the first race, so for me, it shouldn’t go down to the final race of the weekend like it has in the past!

“I feel that we are in a good place ahead of the races this weekend, and after a really unusual Snetterton, we want to come to Silverstone to try and beat our rivals for the Podium Points for a leg up ahead of the Showdown.”

MotoAmerica: Kelly Could Win Supersport Title At NJMP

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MotoAmerica: Kelly Could Win Supersport Title At NJMP

It’s Calculator Time As MotoAmerica Championships Begin To Be Decided

Sean Dylan Kelly And Others Can Wrap Things Up At New Jersey Motorsports Park
 

 

IRVINE, CA (September 9, 2021) – Based on the season thus far, M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly could end up driving out of New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday evening with the number-one plate that comes with winning the 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship riding shotgun in his rental car. Oh, hold on, Kelly isn’t old enough to rent a car.

If things go his way, Kelly will earn his first MotoAmerica title at just 19 years of age and in just his third year of Supersport racing.

All Kelly needs is to finish second in both Supersport races to his rival Richie Escalante. If he does that, he will leave NJMP with a 51-point lead and that would wrap things up as only 50 points will be on the table for the two races in the series finale at Barber Motorsports Park.

But first things first, Kelly arrives in New Jersey with a 61-point lead on HONOS HVMC’s Richie Escalante, the defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, in what has been a two-man battle for the title since the very first race of the year. Kelly has won 10 of the 14 races thus far in 2021 with Escalante winning three and Stefano Mesa earning one victory.

There is a fight to see who will finish third in the championship that’s sure to go to the bitter end with just 20 points separating M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sam Lochoff in third from MESA37’s Mesa in sixth. Between them sit Landers Racing’s Rocco Landers and North East Cycle Outlet Racing’s Benjamin Smith in fourth and fifth, respectively.

One championship that surely won’t be decided at NJMP is the SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup as Scott Motorsports/KTM’s Tyler Scott is just nine points ahead of Landers Racing’s Benjamin Gloddy with those two set to fight it out between themselves. Third-placed Cody Wyman is 104 points behind Scott and won’t be racing for the remainder of the year after suffering a broken pelvis at the last round in Pittsburgh. That means that Gus Rodeo and David Kohlstaedt will battle it out for the third spot in the final two rounds. They are separated by just two points.

Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis holds a 20-point lead over HONOS HVMC Racing’s Corey Alexander in the Stock 1000 Championship with two races left on the schedule – one at NJMP and one at Barber. So, if Lewis wins on Saturday, he will hold a 25-point lead and will be crowned by virtue of a tiebreaker (class wins, second-place finishes, etc.). Travis Wyman Racing’s Travis Wyman, meanwhile, is 14 points behind Alexander and just five points ahead of Michael Gilbert Racing’s Michael Gilbert in the battle for third.

The Twins Cup will also likely be wrapped up with Robem Engineering’s Kaleb De Keyrel 53 points ahead of Jackson Blackmon Racing’s Jackson Blackmon with three races remaining (two at NJMP, one at Barber). If De Keyrel ends up over 50 points ahead of Blackmon after Saturday’s race one at NJMP, he will be champion and will also give the Aprilia RS 660 a Twins Cup title in its first year. Anything less than a 50-point lead and Blackmon lives to fight another day on Sunday. De Keyrel has done the most winning in the class in 2021 with four victories to Blackmon’s two.

Second place in the Twins Cup is hotly contested and by no means gifted to Blackmon as 28 points separate him from Anthony Mazziotto, who is sixth and coming off wins in the last two races. Hayden Schultz is currently third, but just five behind Blackmon and two points ahead of Teagg Hobbs. Then comes Chris Parrish, just 12 points behind Hobbs and eight ahead of Mazziotto.

NJMP Support Class Notes…

Eight different riders on three brands of motorcycles – Aprilia, Yamaha and Suzuki – have earned podium finishes in this year’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship. The riders earning podiums are Kaleb De Keyrel (nine podiums, including four wins), Jackson Blackmon (five podiums with two wins, Hayden Schultz (two podiums), Teagg Hobbs (five podiums with two wins), Chris Parrish (three podiums), Anthony Mazziotto (five podiums with two wins), Jody Barry (two podiums, one victory) and Trevor Standish (one podium).

The Stock 1000 class is another with manufacturer diversity at the top. Suzuki, BMW, Kawasaki and Honda have all visited the podium in 2021 and all four are in the top five in the championship point standings heading to the penultimate round at NJMP.

Rocco Landers did the double-double last year at New Jersey Motorsports Park with two wins in Twins Cup and two in Junior Cup en route to winning class championships in both. Landers has graduated to Supersport for 2021 and currently sits fourth in the title chase.

The two title protagonists in the Supersport class in 2021 are the same two who split wins at NJMP in 2020. Richie Escalante won race one with Sean Dylan Kelly winning race two. The two finished second in the races that they didn’t win.

Altus Motorsports’ Cameron Petersen won the lone Stock 1000 race at NJMP last year on his way to winning the class championship. Petersen has since moved on to the HONOS Superbike class where he sits third in the title chase on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Although Sean Dylan Kelly and Richie Escalante have won all the Supersport races bar one (Stefano Mesa won one), nine riders in total have earned podium finishes in the class in 2021.

Where To Ride In September: Track Days, Schools, And Races (Updated)

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Where To Ride In September: Track Days, Schools, And Races (Updated)

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during September 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for September 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in certain parts of North America and can change with little advanced notice. So before heading out on a long trip to an event, check with the organizer to ensure the event is still happening and what the health and safety protocols require.

 

9/1                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/1                   Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/1-3               Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

9/3                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/3                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Short Track, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/3                   Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT

9/3                   Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (evening hours)

9/3                   Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/3                   The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/3-5               AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/3-5               CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/3-5               EMRA Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3-5               EMRA Series (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3-5               Evolve GT School and Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

9/3-5               VRRA Series (Vintage, Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

9/4                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/4                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

9/4                   Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH (Night Race)

9/4                   Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/4                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (East), Long Pond, PA

9/4                   UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT

9/4-5               ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

9/4-5               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/4-5               CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/4-5               Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

9/4-5               Pacific Track Time Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/4-5               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

9/4-5               Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

9/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/4-6               Tony’s Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

9/4-7               Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/5                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/5                   AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/5                   Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH

9/5                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

9/5-6               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/5-6               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/5-6               MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/5-6               TrackTime Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/6                   2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/6                   3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MotorSports Ranch (1.7-mile), Cresson, TX

9/6                   JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/6                   Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/6                   St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

9/6                   The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/6                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/6-7               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/6-7               Cornerspeed School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

9/7-8               Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/8                   USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/10                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

9/10                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/10                 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/10                 N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

9/10-12           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/10-12           SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

9/11                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

9/11                 Lean Trackdays, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/11                 Manitoba Roadracing Association (MRA) Track Days (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

9/11                 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/11                 N2/WERA Endurance Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

9/11-12            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

9/11-12           Kern Track Days BMW Double R Fest, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

9/11-12           Lean Endurance Series, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/11-12           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

9/11-12            N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

9/11-12           SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA (Beat The Heat Schedule)

9/11-12           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/11-12           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/11-12           Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

9/11-12           (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region/WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

9/11-12           WMRRA Series, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

9/12                 EMRA Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/12                 EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/12                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

9/12                 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

9/12                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

9/12                 Motogladiator Series, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

9/12                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile), Cresson, TX

9/12                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

9/13                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/13                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/13                 Motogladiator Series, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/13                 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/13-14           California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

9/13-14           Penguin Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/13-14           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/14-15           Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

9/15                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/17                 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/17                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/17-18           Canadian Superbike Championship, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/17-18           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/17-19           ASMA Series, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

9/17-19           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/18                 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/18                 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/18                 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

9/18                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

9/18-19           AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/18-19           California Superbike School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

9/18-19           CCS/NEMRR Northeast Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/18-19           CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

9/18-19           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

9/18-19           NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/18-19           Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), Fremont Raceway Park, Fremont, OH

9/18-19           (Lucas Oil) WERA West Sportsman Series, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, N

9/18-20           Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

9/19                 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

9/19                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

9/19                 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

9/19-20           Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/19-21           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/20                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

9/20                 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA (Tentative)

9/20                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/20                 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/20                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

9/20                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/20-21           CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/20-21           The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/21                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/22                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/22                 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

9/23                 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/24                 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/24                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/24                 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

9/24-25           TrackXperience Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/24-26           CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/24-26           CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/24-26           Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/24-26           NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ

9/24-26           OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

9/24-26           Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

9/25                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/25                 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO

9/25                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/25-26           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/25-26           CVMA Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/25-26           JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/25-26           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/25-26           Midwest Track Day, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

9/25-26           MotoGladiator, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/25-26           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO

9/25-26           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/25-26           Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

9/25-26           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

9/25-26           St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

9/25-26           TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

9/25-26           WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/26                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

9/26                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

9/26                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

9/26                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

9/26                 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Orlando Kart Center, Orlando, FL

9/26                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

9/26                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

9/26                 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

9/26-27           Tony’s Track Days, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT

9/27                 2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/27                 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/27                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/27                 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/27-28           Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

9/29                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/29                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/30                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

 

9/30-10/1        Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

UtahSBA: Lopez Rides Through Pain To Win KoM Race

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UtahSBA: Lopez Rides Through Pain To Win KoM Race

The Utah SportBike Association held the final round of the Utah
Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Race Series on September 4th.
Racers from across the country traveled to Grantsville to race on Utah
Motorsports Campus’ East Track and enjoy some perfect weather in Round
6.

The morning began with the Trackstar/Dunlop and Moto Station/Pirelli
King of the Mountain Qualifying. The first qualifying session was
uneventful due to low morning temperatures. In the second qualifying
session Ryan Richardson laid down a 1:37.596 which was good for P4.
Michael Bradshaw set a 1:37.206 and then bettered that time with a
1:37.108 for P3 on the grid. Jerry Hicks clocked a 1:37.021 and then
cut that down into a 1:36.976 for the second grid spot. Genaro Lopez
took pole position with a 1:36.522.

After the race day had kicked off with a couple of morning races it
was time for the Harrison Eurosport Formula 40 GTO. The race began
with Bill Davis taking the holeshot followed by Bradshaw. After the
completion of the first lap Davis continued to lead with Bradshaw and
David Meyer close behind. Shortly after the race was red flagged.
Riders re-gridded up in their original positions and Davis took the
holeshot again. At the completion of lap 1 Davis led followed by Meyer
and Bradshaw. On the way into turn 4 Bradshaw made his move on the
inside of Meyer for second. As the racers completed the third lap
Davis led followed by Bradshaw and Meyer. On lap 4 Bradshaw beat Davis
to the apex on the inside in turn 5 and took the lead. Bradshaw led
the final lap with Davis and Meyer close behind. As they rounded the
final turn Davis was all over Bradshaw’s rear tire, and it was a drag
race to the finish line with Davis taking the win by 5 thousandths of
a second. Bradshaw took second and Meyer held third.

As the morning continued it was time for the Legion of Speed Novice
GTO race to get underway. After the lights went out it was Sam Arquit
who took the holeshot with Joshua Fisher and Remington Mathews close
behind. Mathews quickly made a move on Fisher on the inside into turn
6 when Fisher went a bit wide. At the end of lap 1 Arquit led followed
by Mathews and Fisher. Meanwhile, Max Ledesma, who started from 15th
on the grid, was on the charge. Despite a bad start with no launch
control and heading into turn 1 in the back of the group, Ledesma was
able to find his way through the pack and into third place by lap 2.
On the third lap Mathews found his way through Arquit on the outside
into turn 2 to lead the race. At the start of the 4th lap Mathews
continued to lead with Ledesma close behind him. Behind them Arquit
and Fisher battled side by side through turns 13, 14, and 15 for P3.
But it was Arquit who led out of 15 down the front straight to hold
onto 3rd. At the start of lap 5 Mathews led followed by Ledesma,
Arquit, and Fisher. Fisher made his move for third passing Arquit into
turn 1 and holding it for the remainder of the race to take third
spot. On lap 6 Ledesma had been stalking Mathews and was patiently
waiting to make his move. As the leaders rounded the final turn
Ledesma began his attack and it was yet another drag race to the
finish line with Mathews taking it by .013 seconds. Mathews took the
gold and Ledesma walked away with a well deserved silver.

After a morning filled with exciting racing and a break for lunch it
was time for the King of the Mountain race. Rev limiters bounced and
tires gripped the pavement and Hicks took the holeshot into turn 1.
Following Hicks, was Lopez and Bradshaw. The grid was happy to see
Lopez back after he had suffered a wrist injury in Round 4, causing
him to sit out Round 5. Despite serious pain in his wrist Lopez was
pushing and focused on modifying his riding style in order to not put
so much strain on his injury. This served as somewhat of a benefit to
Lopez as he was consciously supporting his body with his legs and abs
in order to take pressure off his hands. This made the front end more
stable and the bike handle and turn in better. Although, the downside
to all of this was Lopez had trouble getting on the throttle like he
would have liked to. By the end of lap 4 positions had not changed
with Hicks leading followed by Lopez, and Bradshaw. Lopez began
closing in on Hicks and on lap 6 Lopez attempted to take Hicks on the
outside into turn 14 but couldn’t close. By the start of the 13th lap
positions remained the same for the top 3 and Lopez knew this was his
last chance. He overcame the pain and tested Hicks in turn 4, Lopez
stayed close through turn 7 and made his move on the inside of Hicks in
turn 13 to take the lead. Bradshaw finished the race with a third
place podium spot, Hicks took home second, and Lopez fought hard for a
deserved first place.

In a post race interview we spoke with Lopez who explained the ups and
downs of the weekend, despite a wrist injury that caused hardship for
Lopez he was able to make the most of it and prevail. Lopez also
wanted to thank his family, friends, wife, Utah Metal Works, Genaro’s
Body Shop, Andrew’s Trucking, and El Tapatio Mexican Food. Lopez went
on to thank Kory Cowan at the MotoStation and his entire crew for
giving him the opportunity to be a part of their race program, as well
as getting him set up with Pirelli tires which have helped him to get
better faster.

The final round was coming to a close as the track went cold, UtahSBA
club members and family all came together for the traditional
post-race BBQ, awards, and to talk about the season’s trials and
tribulations. Racers began loading up their bikes and cleaning up
their garages for the final time in 2021. It’s time to break out the
skis, snowboards, and snowmobiles and get through another Utah winter.
Big things are coming to the 2022 Masters of the Mountains season! We
look forward to seeing you all then for our opening round.

The Utah Sport Bike Association is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to
promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain
West. You can find more information about the USBA, upcoming events,
and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook.

Overall Results:

Motostation/Trackstar KOM Overall:

1. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

2. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

3. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

5. Ryan Richardson (KAW ZX-10R)

6. David Meyer (YAM R1)

 

Motostation KOM GTO:

1. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

2. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

3. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

5. Ryan Richardson (KAW ZX-10R)

6. David Meyer (YAM R1)

 

Trackstar KOM GTU:

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

4. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

 

AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO

1. John Tran (YAM R1)

2. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

5. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

6. John Tillotson (YAM R1)

 

C&R Coatings Combined GTU

1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

3. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

5. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

6. James Riggs (YAM R6)

 

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert

1. Braden Jones (YAM R1)

2. David Meyer (YAM R1)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

5. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

6. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

 

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice

1. Remington Mathews (BMW S1000RR)

2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

5. Mario Fernandez (YAM R6)

6. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX6R)

 

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO

1. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

2. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

3. David Meyer (YAM R1)

4. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

5. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

6. Chris Mousley (YAM R1)

 

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU

1. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX6R)

2. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA 675R)

3. Victor Arias (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Erik Maxwell (KAW ZX6R)

5. Nathan Bell (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Travis Froehlich (YAM R6)

 

Bingham Cyclery Lightweight Superbike

1. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

 

Blud Racing Lubricants Middleweight Superbike

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

5. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

6. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

 

Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

5. Erik Maxwell (KAW ZX6R)

6. Travis Froehlich (YAM R6)

 

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO

1. Kevin Dolan (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

5. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)

 

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU

1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

2. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)

5. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

6. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)

 

Karl Malone Powersports  Moto 2

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

5. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

6. Brock Jones (YAM R6)

 

Redline Realty Moto 3

1. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA400)

3. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

6. Savannah Jaska (KAW NINJA-400)

 

Legion of Speed Novice GTO

1. Remington Mathews (BMW S1000RR)

2. Max Ledesma (DUC V4R)

3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

4. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

5. Matthew Cooper (APR RSV4)

6. Edwin Hofeling (SUZ GSXR-1000)

 

Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU

1. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

2. Chayce Lance (YAM R6)

3. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

4. Jeff Leeman (YAM R6)

5. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)

 

Vortex Open Superbike

1. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. James Peterec (SUZ GSX-R-1000R)

3. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Kevin Dolan (KAW ZX-10R)

5. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

 

MotoUnited Open Superstock

1. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

3. David Meyer (YAM R1)

4. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

5. James Peterec (SUZ GSX-R-1000R)

6. Kory Cowan (YAM R1)

 

Karl Malone Powersports Open Twins

1. James Kling (DUC 1198)

2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Daniel Egbert (DUC 1199S)

4. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

5. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. Moe Fareed (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

 

Velosio Production 500

1. Brian Childree (KAW NINJA-400)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Savannah Jaska (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)

5. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

6. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

 

Monarch Powersports Sportsman

1. Justin Stapleford (SUZ GSXR-1000)

2. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

 

Napa Auto Parts Tooele Stock 1000

1. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Genaro Lopez (YAM R6)

3. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

4. Max Ledesma (DUC V4R)

5. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

6. John Tran (YAM R1)

 

Carbonsmith Super Street Bike

1. Peter Hofpointner (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Victor Arias (YAM YZF-R6)

Suzuki Announces More Of Its 2022 Motorcycle Lineup (Updated)

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Suzuki Announces More Of Its 2022 Motorcycle Lineup (Updated)

Suzuki Announces Its Fall 2022 Motorcycle, Scooter, and ATV Line up

Brea, CA (September 8, 2021) – Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is pleased to announce the next group of dynamic models in its 2022 Powersports product line. The new 2022 Suzuki models offer race-winning GSX-R sportbikes, technology-laden and versatile V-Strom Adventure bikes, precise handling street bikes, a sophisticated Burgman scooter, a bold Boulevard muscle cruiser, easy-to-ride youth models, and rugged, reliable KingQuad ATVs.

 

Sportbike

 

A 2022-model GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R1000 – In 1985, Suzuki revolutionized the sportbike category with the introduction of the original GSX-R750, and then created another milestone in 2001 with the introduction of the GSX-R1000. Using the lithe chassis of the GSX-R750 and a 988cc inline four-cylinder engine design that Suzuki is renowned for, Superbike performance became available to riders everywhere.

This dedication to performance at the highest level is seen in every aspect of Suzuki sportbike development and the lessons learned in winning the 2020 MotoGP Championship and the impressive victories in the MotoAmerica Championship can be felt in every GSX-R in the series.

A proud member of the GSX-R family of ultra-high-performance motorcycles, the 2022 GSX-R1000’s versatile engine provides class-leading power delivered smoothly and controllably across a broad rpm range. Like the original GSX-R1000, the 2022’s compact, light, and strong chassis deliver nimble handling with excellent suspension feel and braking control, ready to conquer a racetrack or cruise a country road. Advanced electronic rider aids such as traction control* and a bi-directional quick shifter enhance the riding experience while the distinctive, aerodynamic GSX-R bodywork slices through the wind.

Equipped with Showa’s Big-piston Fork plus Brembo T-drive rotors and Monobloc brake calipers the GSX-R1000 help deliver the sort of performance and confidence your favorite canyon road ride or local track day demand. A new Metallic Matte Black No. 2 and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray paint scheme with contrasting black graphics joins the popular monochromatic Metallic Matte Black No. 2 body treatment delivering an aggressive look seen on a spy plane.

2022 GSX-R1000

MSRP $15,849

 

Two 2022-model GSX-R1000R sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Two 2022-model GSX-R1000R sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R1000R – At the pinnacle of the GSX-R family of ultra-high-performance motorcycles, the 2022 GSX-R1000R’s high performing engine combines championship-winning engineering with agile potency. Cutting edge traction control*, launch control, and a bi-directional quick shifter help deliver an unparalleled sport riding experience.

The GSX-R1000R offers high quality Showa BFF and BFRC-Lite suspension components delivering suspension feel that will help a rider rule any track day or mountain pass. Up front, stainless steel brake lines, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers grasp a pair of 320mm Brembo T-drive floating brake rotors for incredibly strong stopping power with outstanding braking response and lever feel.

For 2022, the GSX-R1000R is offered with a historic Metallic Triton Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver paint scheme similar to the Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP world championship livery, a stunning Metallic Matte Black and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray, or a stealthy Metallic Matte Black paint scheme.

The GSX-R1000R continues its reign as the best liter-class supersport with an unmatched combination of reliability, durability, usability, and overall performance with excellent racing potential in a striking package that respects the GSX-R legacy.

2022 GSX-R1000R

MSRP $17,999

2022 GSX-R1000R

MSRP $17,899

 

A 2022-model GSX-R750. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model GSX-R750. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R750 – On the road or on the track since 1985, the GSX-R750 delivers a breathtaking combination of outstanding engine performance, precise handling, compact size, and light weight that combine for an exhilarating motorcycle. Its secret is an unequaled pairing of 750cc performance with the lightweight, compact chassis of a 600cc Supersport, complemented by technologically advanced suspension front and rear.

The 2022 GSX-R750 is the latest expression of the GSX-R’s original concept and builds upon Suzuki’s championship-winning heritage.  Like no other sportbike, the GSX-R750 offers a precise, high performance riding experience that may be used on the street or on the racetrack.

2022 GSX-R750

MSRP $12,599

2022 GSX-R750

MSRP $12,699 (blue/silver)

 

Three 2022-model GSX-R600 sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Three 2022-model GSX-R600 sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R600 – The GSX-R600’s compact, powerful, four-cylinder engine reacts with vigor when you demand it, while its supremely refined suspension and brakes provide precise, responsive confidence-inspiring handling.

The superb ergonomics enhance your control and comfort and the iconic GSX-R bodywork delivers an agile look under any of the three available 2022 paint schemes- new Glass Matte Mechanical Gray and Pearl Brilliant White, and Glass Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black schemes join Suzuki’s historic Metallic Triton Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver paint scheme that was used on the MotoGP World Championship winning GSX-RR.

The GSX-R600’s race-ready look isn’t manufactured, it’s the byproduct of the GSX-R’s multiple decades of production roadracing dominance. Dominance that continues to this day in multiple race series around the world. For a rider considering a mid-size supersport bike at home on the track or the street, there’s only one choice; the Suzuki GSX-R600.

2022 GSX-R600

MSRP $11,499

 

2022 GSX-R600

MSRP $11,599 (blue/silver)

 

Street

 

A 2022-model Suzuki SV650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki SV650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

SV650/SV650 ABS – Suzuki riders struck gold when the first SV650 launched in 1999. Since then, this iconic middle weight has seen continual improvements while still embodying the sporty ride, precise feel and riding versatility and prowess only a provocative, mid-sized V-twin roadster delivers.

The 2022 SV650 and SV650 ABS use an entertaining and refined engine delivering torquey middle weight performance, low emissions, and outstanding fuel economy. This enjoyable V-twin mill is mounted in a trim and lightweight chassis delivering a keen and spirited riding experience like no other 650.

For 2022, the SV650’s Glass Sparkle Black bodywork is draped upon a metallic gold trellis frame that rolls upon black, cast-aluminum wheels, while the SV650 ABS features Metallic Matte Black bodywork combined with a sexy blue trellis frame rolling on matching blue, cast-aluminum wheels.

Both SV650s’ great looks and sparkling performance deliver sportbike-like handling, value, and riding versatility that a broad range of riders continue to embrace, whether they are new to the sport or avid road racers; the Suzuki SV650 is their ideal ride.

2022 SV650

MSRP $7,299

 

A 2022-model Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

2022 SV650 ABS

MSRP $7,749

 

Adventure

V-Strom 650 models – Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 models attract riders demanding versatility combined with a rousing riding experience, who demand their motorcycles excel at touring, commuting, or augment a fun adventure when their ride demands it. These are touchstone motorcycles offering unprecedented balance with a natural riding position, comfortable ergonomics, and a flexible and vibrant engine signature that produces stress-free riding during commuting rides around town or a high-mile touring adventure.

V-Strom 650XT Adventure – Point the iconic Suzuki DR-BIG-inspired beak of the V-Strom at the horizon as the 37L quick-release aluminum panniers, rugged accessory bar, handlebar cross-brace, and mirror extensions are standard equipment. Finished with deep, Glass Sparkle Black paint, the 2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure performs on tubeless-spoke wheels with blue-anodized rims conveying style, strength, and performance.

Loaded with intelligent features and ready for any adventure, the V-Strom 650XT Adventure continues the V-Strom legacy of being a fun, agile, adventurous motorcycle offering unmatched versatility. The engine delivers stellar performance and great fuel economy while achieving worldwide emission standards. Suzuki’s proven engineering deliver a bike with low weight and a trim chassis, creating a V-Strom 650XT Adventure that does so many things well, it could be called the pocket-knife of bikes.

Check out a 2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure for your next ride and you’ll see it checks off every box on your exploration list.

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure

MSRP $10,499

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

V-Strom 650XT – Riders love the Suzuki 2022 V-Strom 650XT for its unique merger of a lightweight chassis coupled with an exciting liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 650cc, V-twin engine. A merger that creates a perfectly balanced motorcycle capable of delivering excitement, comfort, and confidence on every ride.

Riders exploring the V-Strom 650XT see it delivers on motorcycling adventure while bringing a big dose of intelligence and versatility.  The 2022 V-Strom 650XT comes in attractive Pearl Vigor Blue and Metallic Matte Sword Silver livery and is complemented by hand guards, a lower engine cowl as well as color-matched spoke-style blue-anodized wheels mounting tubeless radial dual-sport tires.

2022 V-Strom 650XT

MSRP $9,399

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

V-Strom 650 – Looking for adventure or a real smart buy? The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is the perfect motorcycle for riders looking for exceptional value. The 2022 V-Strom 650’s perfect blend of V-twin performance in a strong, yet lightweight chassis delivering thrilling rides and cost-effective fun is like no other adventure tourer on the scene today.

The 2022 V-Strom 650 rocks Suzuki’s beautiful Pearl Brilliant White paint complemented with black accents giving this model runway looks. The beak-style fairing, with vertically stacked headlights, augments the V-Strom 650’s aerodynamic prowess while protecting the rider in style. Light and strong 10-spoke cast wheels shod with Adventure-spec Bridgestone Battlax 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless radial tires are great for all-around performance.

Be smart and go find your next adventure on the V-Strom 650 and you’ll be amazed at where you can go on this incredibly versatile V-twin powered Suzuki.

2022 V-Strom 650

MSRP $8,904

 

DualSport

 

A 2022-model Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR650S – The 2022 Suzuki DR650S continues its legacy as the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Always an outstanding performance value, every DR650S is quality engineered and built by Suzuki and features a reliable, proven 644cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine carried in a strong steel, semi-double cradle frame.

The DR650S’s telescopic fork and link-style rear suspension tackle tough trails or sketchy urban roads easily and consistently. So that a variety of riders may enjoy this motorcycle, the seat height can be significantly reduced (by your service department using an optional kit from Suzuki Genuine Accessories that includes a shorter side stand). Strong aluminum, spoke-style rims carrying tires that instill confidence on the street or dirt are fitted so riders can tackle any pavement or trail conditions with ease.

With Solid Black bodywork featuring attractive red and silver graphics, the DR650S looks great while performing on a ride or parked at your favorite watering hole. Whatever riding adventure your customers plan to undertake, the 2022 Suzuki DR650S is a willing partner that performs with rock-solid engineering.

2022 DR650S

MSRP $6,849

 

A 2022 Suzuki DR-Z400S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z400S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR-Z400S – The 2022 DR-Z400S is the latest version of the motorcycle that’s the foundation of the modern DualSport movement. Starting with the DR350S and then again with the DR-Z400S, Suzuki made fun, reliable, and capable motorcycles available to anyone who’s ready to take a ride down their favorite off-road trail or ribbon of asphalt.

Riders will be impressed with the amount of torque coming from the 398cc, liquid-cooled powerplant, as well as the crisp handling from the adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street legal, with an electric start and easy-to-read instrument cluster. The black and gray bodywork with contrasting black, silver and yellow graphics make the bike stand out on the road, on the trail, or even when parked.

Whether you’re on the highway or on a twisty forest path, the Suzuki DR-Z400S can’t be beat.

2022 DR-Z400S

MSRP $6,999

 

 

Scooter

 

A 2022-model Suzuki Burgman 400. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki Burgman 400. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Burgman 400 – Already the leader in its category, the 2022 Suzuki Burgman 400 has a host of styling, technical, and feature updates galvanizing its reputation as the Elegant Athlete of the scooter world. The Burgman 400’s slim and sharp styling features a new Metallic Matte Sword Silver paint scheme augmented with blue wheels and stitching on the seat that pay classy homage to Suzuki’s on-road championship heritage.

The Burgman’s nose and tail blend sophisticated styling with full LED function, as the dual headlights have integrated position lights, while the rear combination taillight elegantly blends with the smooth bodywork. Functional design is brought to the well-thought-out instrument panel.   Riding range and real-time fuel consumption indicators also may help the rider conserve fuel.

The Burgman’s strong and responsive 400cc engine has a revised camshaft profile and a new dual-spark technology ignition system achieving worldwide emissions standards, while offering great fuel economy and highway riding power.

Like systems used on Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 and GSX-S750, the Burgman now features a rider-selectable Traction Control* system offering the rider peace of mind and excellent road-holding ability in a variety of road conditions. Suzuki’s Easy Start System is now a standard Burgman feature, so a simple, momentary press of the starter button starts the engine, while an updated fuel injection system maintains a steady, smooth idle under all conditions. Suzuki’s Easy Start System is now a standard Burgman feature, so a momentary press of the starter button starts the engine, while the updated fuel injection system maintains a steady, smooth idle under all conditions.

The large-diameter 15-inch cast front wheel increases stability while enhancing the visual appearance and carries a pair of 260mm disc brake rotors. The 13-inch rear wheel has a 210mm hydraulic disc brake for reliable stopping control. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)** monitors wheel speeds and hydraulic pressure hundreds of times per second to help provide stopping power that matches the available traction.

Blending styling, engine, and chassis performance, along with confidence-inspiring rider aids, the Suzuki Burgman 400 remains the premium scooter-of-choice for riders of all experience levels seeking a scooter that makes a statement of intelligence and bravado.

2022 Burgman 400

MSRP $8,499

 

Cruiser

 

Two 2022-model Suzuki Boulevard M109R cruisers. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Two 2022-model Suzuki Boulevard M109R cruisers. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Boulevard M109R – The 2022 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. continues to be the performance cruiser other bikes wish they were. The muscular M109R has a powerful V-twin engine using some of the largest pistons in the industry offers an adrenaline rush of power. This dynamic and torquey 109 cubic inch engine is wrapped with aggressive blacked-out styling with slash-cut mufflers, drag-style bars, a supplied solo seat cowl, and a distinctively shaped headlight nacelle that’s uniquely Suzuki.

The deep red and black or bright blue and black paint schemes are so visually stunning, the M109R draws attention away from everything else on the road. This bike is not just about aggressive looks either, as stout inverted forks, a hidden single-shock rear suspension, and an ideally designed saddle deliver responsive handling and an exceptionally comfortable ride that thrills. Hold on as muscle cruiser performance never looked so good.

2022 Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.

MSRP $15,299

 

Off-Road

 

A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR-Z50 – The 2022 Suzuki DR-Z50 is the ideal bike to introduce young, beginning riders to the sport of motorcycling. This compact, Suzuki-built mini-bike brings ease, confidence, and convenience to riders just getting started on two wheels.

With an automatic clutch, three-speed transmission, electric starting, and a low 22-inch seat height, this race-styled bike will help build confidence and riding ability for young, learning riders while being supervised.

The 49cc engine delivers a smooth, controllable power band, and adult supervisors may adjust its power level so young riders may learn at a proper and comfortable pace.

The 2022 DR-Z50 is EPA emissions compliant and qualifies for California Green Sticker Off-Road Registration. Moreover, this motorcycle will be in the family for years, thanks to its rugged construction and sturdy 10-inch wheels. The peppy DR-Z50 combines a reliable engine with quality running gear that’s built to last. The DR-Z50 is the best way for your customers to get their whole family involved in motorcycling!

2022 DR-Z50

MSRP $2,209

 

KingQuad ATVs***

The Suzuki KingQuad is not just any ATV, it’s a KingQuad ATV- noted for precise and proven engineering, thoughtful features, and rock-solid reliability. Suzuki, the inventor of the 4-wheel ATV, has created the world’s best sports-utility quad, offering bold styling, tough terrain handling capability, and more reliability than ever before. The iconic KingQuad remains rooted in excellent engineering and durability and is ready for your customers to join its rugged history. KingQuad ATVs are proudly built in Suzuki’s manufacturing facility in Rome, GA.

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering – The Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering is the perfect machine for work or play. The exceptional Suzuki engineering combined with bold styling and legendary durability provide everything needed to get the job done and the ability to play after work. Additionally, the cargo racks have high-impact carrier covers to shield cargo from wear while enhancing the quad’s appearance. The covers are easily removable for mounting Suzuki accessories or other gear directly to the cargo racks.

2022 KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering

MSRP $10,099

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering – For those looking for Suzuki KingQuad performance in a 500cc package, the Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering is just the ticket. The combination of a proven 500cc Suzuki four-stroke powerplant, with a Quadmatic CVT type automatic transmission, and fully independent rear suspension delivering 7.7 inches of wheel travel provide all the performance, durability, and comfort you need in a modern sport utility ATV.

2022 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering

MSRP $9,199

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 400FSi Camo – In 1983, Suzuki introduced the world’s first 4-wheel ATV. Today, Suzuki ATVs are everywhere. From the most remote terrain to the most demanding outdoor job sites, you’ll find the KingQuad powering a rider onward. Across the board, our KingQuad lineup is an exceptional group of sport-utility ATVs.

The 2022 Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo features a five-speed manual-shift transmission and semi-automatic clutch for those who favor a bit sportier performance from a mid-size ATV. The 400FSi cranks out an impressive amount of torque and has an incredibly wide powerband for exceptional performance on the trail or on the job.

Note: The KingQuad 400FSi Camo is not eligible for sale in California per California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations.

2022 KingQuad 400FSi Camo

MSRP $7,049

 

Youth ATV

 

A 2022-model Suzuki Quad Sport Z90. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki QuadSport Z90. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

QuadSport Z90 – The 2022 Suzuki QuadSport Z90 is the ideal ATV for adult-supervised riders ages 12 and older to learn on and develop their off-road riding skills. Convenient features like an automatic transmission and electric starter help make this ATV easy to operate while those skills are being learned and improved. Plus, the 2022 QuadSport Z90 is EPA emissions compliant and qualifies for California Green Sticker Off-Road Registration.

An easy-to-set throttle limiter lets adults adjust the power level appropriately for young riders, and a keyed ignition switch makes sure there are no unauthorized journeys. Show your age-appropriate young rider the QuadSport Z90, so they may join the outdoor fun and the joy of riding a Suzuki!

2022 QuadSport Z90

MSRP $3,099

*The Traction Control System is not a substitute for the rider’s throttle control. It cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when the rider enters a turn and/or applies the brakes. Neither can it prevent the front wheel from losing grip.

**Depending on road surface conditions, such as wet, loose, or uneven roads, braking distance for an ABS-equipped vehicle may be longer than for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. ABS cannot prevent wheel skidding caused by braking while cornering. Please ride carefully and do not overly rely on ABS.

***Suzuki KingQuad ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders take a training course.  For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, read your owner’s manual thoroughly.

Intro: 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: Rapid Transit (Includes Video)

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Intro: 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: Rapid Transit (Includes Video)

Copyright 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Michael Gougis

Quick, light for its market segment, comfortable, and balanced, Yamaha’s Tracer 9 GT always has been on-target for the rider who really does want a 50-50 balance between speed and comfort in their motorcycle. It’s always been an excellent choice for a rider who wants one motorcycle that can perform a wide range of duties, with style but without pretense.

For 2021, Yamaha changed the recipe for the popular sport-tourer, adding functionality at the cost of slightly more weight. New suspension components, new rider aids, and a new cockpit make a proficient machine even more so. And if that sounds dull and pedestrian, it’s not. Not by a long shot.

Yamaha let a pack of motojournalists loose on the latest Tracer 9 GT on the back roads of Southern California for the day, and after several photo stops we managed to cover exactly 166.5 miles. By then, I had a pretty good idea of the good and the bad of this machine, and the list of the good absolutely dwarfs the list of the bad.

Tech Briefing

This model always has been based on Yamaha’s sweet Inline three-cylinder engine, and this year the Tracer gets the newest iteration of that powerplant. Displacement is up to 890cc, emissions are Euro5 compliant, and most of the internals have been redesigned. Of greatest significance are the increased crankshaft inertia and the slightly taller first and second gears. The fuel injection system has been redesigned, as has been the intake and exhaust.

An all-new aluminum frame showcases some of Yamaha’s mad Controlled Filling aluminum die-casting skills–some sections of the frame are as thin as 1.7mm. The swingarm is longer and is now mounted inside of the twin frame spars now increased rigidity.

Electronic upgrades abound. There is a new six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), part of a neural network that includes cornering-sensitive ABS and active KYB suspension front and rear. Clutchless up- and down-shifting are standard. A full complement of LED lighting now incorporates cornering lamps that illuminate the apex of a corner.

Smaller changes include a new radial master cylinder for the front brakes and a twin Thin-Film Transistor dash layout. New bodywork and new saddlebags are part of the upgrade.

 

The Tracer 9 doesn't require or really even encourage road racing style gymnastics from the rider. Sit in comfort, twist the throttle and flick the bars, and corners and miles disappear rapidly. Photo by Joseph Agustin/Yamaha.
The Tracer 9 doesn’t require or really even encourage road racing style gymnastics from the rider. Sit in comfort, twist the throttle and flick the bars, and corners and miles disappear rapidly. Photo by Joseph Agustin/Yamaha.

 

Riding The Tracer 9

A wildfire forced us to alter our route, so we spent most of the time hustling through the roads behind the Angeles National Forest, through miles of scorched landscape and past at least one bemused-looking llama. We did get in a few miles of crowded urban streets and some moderately crowded freeway as well.

I took a moment to set the machine up to my liking before we got underway. I set the electronically active suspension to the softer A-2 mode, set the traction control suite (it also incorporates slide control and wheelie control) to the #1 (least intrusive) setting, and set the Drive mode to its most aggressive setting. I remembered that Yamaha had done a remarkable job with the mapping on its prior Tracer models and their predecessors, and banked on the company continuing its good work here. Pulling away, the clutch lever was light, and then I never used it again. Clutchless shifting is a godsend in traffic.

I found the riding position comfortable as the machine came from the factory. Remember, this model has adjustable footpegs, adjustable handlebars, adjustable seat and windscreen. The higher bars really don’t make moving around, road racer-style, in the cockpit all that comfortable. The machine felt like it wanted the rider to sit in one place and stay there.

Fortunately, once onto the back roads, the bike responded well to inputs from the bars and a bit of upper body lean. The chassis allowed for quick transitions and was reasonably stable mid-corner. The electronic suspension, set to the A-1 mode for the twisty bits, was still compliant but really helped minimize back-and-forth pitching on the forks and shock. I admire the job KYB’s done in adapting the technology to a moderately priced machine.

The new radial master cylinder provided better feel at the front brake lever, and there was plenty of braking power for anything this machine was likely to encounter.

Yamaha wanted this bike to build power in a more deliberate manner than previous versions of the Triple did. And I definitely noticed it. Combined with the slightly taller gearing, the bike revs more slowly on the bottom end of the rev range. Above 6,500 rpm, however, the Triple wakes up and sings all the way to the indicated 9,500 rpm redline.

Little things: The cruise control is simple, effective and intuitive, and I used it all the time. Yamaha has struck a real balance between sophistication and usability when it comes to its electronic rider aids. It’s very simple to toggle through the choices of the traction control suite, the drive modes, and the suspension modes. More granular settings on things like ABS mode require the rider to stop, which, really, I don’t mind–it’s a good idea for a rider to be at rest when dealing with small, detailed changes. The twin dashes are completely customizable and are more useful than you might think. The heated grips now offer 10 different settings–pure luxury.

Here’s my entire “bad” list: With more buttons on the left handlebar, I found it a little more difficult to locate the turn indicator switch. And while the wind deflectors on the handlebars definitely kept the breeze off my hands, I had a little reptile brain meltdown every time I reached for the brake lever and touched the deflector. I learned to brake with two fingers, thus avoiding the deflector and aforementioned microsecond of panic.

Yamaha had a solid hit with the Tracer 9, and the new model is an even better place to spend a long day in the cockpit. The combination of speed, handling, and comfort is the definition of the sport-touring concept, and the new electronics allow the bike to do more of what I wanted it to do with greater comfort and confidence. I feel another ride to Seattle coming on…

Suggested retail price is $14,899.

 

MV Agusta Introduces 2022 Brutale 1000 RS

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MV Agusta Introduces 2022 Brutale 1000 RS

NEW BRUTALE 1000 RS

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS takes all the outstanding features of the Brutale 1000 RR to a more accessible level. The Brutale 1000 RS shares the same platform with the Brutale 1000 RR, the most powerful hyper-naked in the world. Both bikes have in common some stand-out features, such as the engine with titanium connecting rods and radial valves, the frame, the single-sided swingarm as well as the Öhlins electronic steering damper while the manually adjustable fork and single shock absorber are RS’s exclusive elements.

The Marzocchi fork and the Sachs single shock absorber, both adjustable, ensure superior performance in fast riding and mean while guaranteeing an excellent comfort when getting around for on-asphalt adventures. The on-board comfort is further enhanced by the the new one-piece saddle featuring a softer padding, not to mention the revised clip-on handlebars – another distinctive trait of the Brutale – which now result raised compared to those of the Brutale RR. The rider can even count on specifically developed footrests, to ensure a rewarding riding position. And it is the unprecedented riding position dedicated to the Brutale 1000 RS that identifies this model as suitable for a wide spectrum of use, which includes, for example, long-distance journeys mixing highway and suburban sections. All this, of course, in the name of performance without however neglecting an eye on comfort.

ENGINE, UNSTOPPABLE IMPROVEMENT

The 4-cylinder engine with radial valves, an exclusive element of the MV Agusta models not only within the segment but throughout the current motorcycle scene, continues its development path through the improvement of components aimed at reducing internal friction.

The new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is powered by an extraordinary engine, which adopts high-end materials. A clear example of this is the titanium connecting rods, a one-of-a-kind solution within the naked segment. Titanium is also used for both the intake and the exhaust valves, thus underlining a technical setting that improves output and boosts torque, worthy of a true superbike. The central timing chain is the latest evolution of what was developed on the 1000 RR. It adopts a further optimised camshaft timing and aimed at making the torque curve at med-low revs even more effective. The use of the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating for the valve control tappets reduces friction and enhances reliability. This goal is achieved also thanks to the use of specific gears for the primary drive; the whole transmission is particularly resistant and reliable, especially in the extreme starts guaranteed by Launch Control. The third generation EAS 3.0 (Electronic Assisted Shift) sees the introduction of an additional sensor, to ensure more precise and smoother shifting. The four-outlet exhaust, an unmistakable MV Agusta stylistic touch, is characterized by the sound-design of the main manifold, which emphasizes the immediately recognizable Brutale tone, in full compliance with the Euro 5 regulations.

This means an extremely precise and effective management of all controls. Thanks to this platform, the FLC (Front Lift Control) traction and wheelie controls protect the safety of the rider, while the system remains “performance-oriented”, offering maximum acceleration in the specific conditions of use. The FLC, in particular, takes the wheelie under control instead of entirely preventing it, with the added benefit to improve performance and riding pleasure.

The new cornering ABS uses the MK100 Continental system, ensuring the best braking control even when cornering, and preventing low side crash. The 5.5” TFT panel, extremely complete and able to communicate with the MV Ride App, allows to set all the bike parameters directly from the smartphone; it also offers many exclusive features, such as the recording and sharing of route itinerary. Thanks to the mirroring function, it is possible to use the RS instrumentation with turn-by-turn navigation. Each function is easily accessible through the joystick positioned on the left block. Moreover, the TPMS tyre pressure monitoring sensor is available as an option.

 

A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, MORE COMPLETE THAN EVER

State-of-the-art electronics of the new Brutale 1000 RS is the fruit of a relentless development activity. The new IMU detects the motorcycle position in space and in real time, providing the control units with truly reliable data.

Some specific changes to the set-up make it extremely enjoyable to ride, even along winding roads. With the new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS versatility meets ease of use. The adoption of mechanical suspensions, namely the Marzocchi fork and the Sachs single shock absorber, represents the optimal formula capable to cover a variety of use. The suspension adjustment range is wide and offers the rider the possibility to effectively customise the setting, according to his own taste and riding situation; ease of adjustment represents another strong point of the components selected for this model.

FRAME, MORE COMFORT AND EFFICIENCY

Radical. Compact. Extremely light. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS chassis is largely shared with the Brutale 1000 RR, and this consequently places this bike at the top of the hypernaked segment.

Some specific changes to the set-up make it extremely enjoyable to ride, even along winding roads. With the new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS versatility meets ease of use. The adoption of mechanical suspensions, namely the Marzocchi fork and the
Sachs single shock absorber, represents the optimal formula capable to cover a variety of use. The suspension adjustment range is wide and offers the rider the possibility to effectively customise the setting, according to his own taste and riding
situation; ease of adjustment represents another strong point of the components selected for this model.

THE MAIN NEW FEATURES OF THE BRUTALE 1000 RS MY 2022

• EURO 5 APPROVED LOW FRICTION ENGINE

• REDESIGNED EXHAUST

• NEW IMU INERTIAL PLATFORM

• ABS CONTINENTAL WITH CORNERING FUNCTION

• NEW FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

• NEW RIDER FOOTBOARD SUPPORTS

• REDESIGNED FOOTPEGS

• NEW SEAT

 

CHASSIS

• MARZOCCHI FRONT FORK AND SACHS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH NEW SETTINGS TO IMPROVE RIDING PRECISION

• OHLINS ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER

• RAISED CLIP-ON HANDLEBARS TO IMPROVE RIDING ERGONOMICS

• NEW, MORE COMFORTABLE SINGLE RIDE SEAT WUTH DUAL DENSITY FOAM

• NEW REAR-VIEW MIRRORS TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY

• NEW REAR WHEEL

• NEW FORGED RIDERS FOOTPEG SUPPORTS

• NEW FORGED FOOTPEGS TO IMPROVE GRIP

ADVANTAGES:

COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY, FASTER AND SAFER

 

ENGINE

• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION

• TITANIUM CONNECTING RODS

• 16 RADIAL TITANIUM VALVES

• NEW CAM PROFILES TIMING TO OPTIMISE TORQUE CURVE

• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING

ADVANTAGES:

BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EURO5 REGULATIONS

 

ELECTRONICS

• NEW ABS MK100 CONTINENTAL MODULE WITH CORNERING FUNCTION FOR CONSTANT SAFETY EVEN IN CURVES

• NEW INERTIAL PLATFORM

• NEW COLOUR 5.5” TFT DASHBOARD

• MOBISAT TRACKER

• GPS AND BLUETOOTH

• MV RIDE APP

• NAVIGATOR INTEGRATED IN THE DASHBOARD

• FULL LED LIGHTING

• FRONT LIFT CONTROL

• LAUNCH CONTROL

• CRUISE CONTROL

• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR

ADVANTAGES:

A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE INTUITIVE AND SAFER

 

Damon Motors Takes $35M In Pre-Orders For Electric HyperSport

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Damon Motors Takes $35M In Pre-Orders For Electric HyperSport

Damon Motors Hits $35M in Preorders and Expands Executive Team to Support Global Demand for HyperSport Motorcycle

Company adds Broc TenHouten (CSO & board member), Chris Efstathiou (VP, supply chain), and Mike Galbraith (CFO & senior VP, operations)

VANCOUVER, BC – September 8, 2021 – Damon Motors today announced the company hit a new $35M milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member, Chris Efstathiou as VP, supply chain, and Mike Galbraith as chief financial officer and senior VP, operations. The appointments come as the company moves into its next phase of global growth with ramped-up production and upcoming delivery of the critically acclaimed superbike.

“Our goal is an ambitious one: we are committed to building a crashless future,” said Jay Giraud, founder & CEO, Damon Motors. “The $35 million in preorders validates that the HyperSport is delivering safety that riders want in two-wheel transportation today. To meet this demand, we have bolstered our experienced world-class team with Broc, Chris and Mike to continue to grow the company and deliver the first HyperSports to the road.”

Broc TenHouten, Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member

Broc TenHouten is an experienced technical leader with a general management background in the commercialization of new technology vehicles. Broc was COO and chief engineer of Divergent 3D, developer of the 3D-printed 21C hybrid hypercar. Previously, he also led engineering and technology development at Wrightspeed, EnerSys Advanced Systems, and Coda. Broc began his career at General Motors, where he held various positions in safety, validation, and chassis design. In his role at Damon, Broc is leading the strategy and corporate development efforts to deliver the safest and cleanest motorcycles on the road.

“Damon is set to transform the motorcycle industry by building the safest and most technologically advanced motorcycle company,” said Broc TenHouten, chief strategy officer, Damon Motors. “I’m excited to be part of the team that’s changing the way the world views motorcycle safety and the place of electrification in simultaneously achieving next-level performance and environmental sustainability.”

Chris Efstathiou, VP, Supply Chain

Chris Efstathiou has built, scaled, and operated some of the most complex and leading supply chains at global technology companies. He started at Dell in 1990, playing a key role in the creation of the supply chain that transformed how people bought computers, and continued on as the head of Procurement and Supply Chains at Marconi, BlackBerry, Amazon Robotics, and Mattel. At Damon, Chris will develop global best-in-class supply chain capabilities for the company. His responsibilities range from realizing Damon’s battery technology IP to sourcing the supply of parts and components through a global network of ISO9000 and ISO/TS 16949 qualified suppliers.

“As Damon builds the world’s most advanced motorcycles, it is imperative to bridge traditional automotive and high-tech supply chains to bring the motorcycles to market,” said Chris Efsthathiou, VP, supply chain, Damon Motors. “I look forward to generating production efficiencies and ultimately reducing cost to our riders.”

Mike Galbraith, Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP, Operations

Mike Galbraith is a proven finance and operations executive with more than two decades of experience. He previously served as CFO at North and raised $200M from top-tier institutional and strategic investors, growing the company to a leader in all-day smart glasses with a successful exit to Google. Prior to North, Mike held SVP, finance and operations roles at BlackBerry, scaling from a few hundred employees to a $20B revenue global leader. As CFO and senior VP, operations at Damon, Mike will implement the business, financial & operating processes to manage the company through its growth phase and maturity.

“Since its launch of the HyperSport, Damon has been riding a wave of momentum, and is building toward becoming the next great Canadian company,” said Mike Galbraith, CFO & senior VP, operations, Damon Motors. “I am eager to unlock new markets and revenue, and aggressively scale the Damon business into a global mobility powerhouse.”

To see the Damon HyperSport in action, watch this video.

 

 

For more information on Damon Motors, visit www.damon.com.

 

About Damon Motors Inc.

Damon is unleashing the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters. With its HyperDrive™ proprietary electric powertrain, the company has developed the world’s safest, smartest, fully connected electric motorcycles employing sensor fusion, robotics and AI. Designed as a platform for worldwide line extension, Damon motorcycles will ship direct to customers on subscription plans to drive scale. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Damon is founded by serial entrepreneurs Jay Giraud and Dom Kwong. Learn more at damon.com and follow us on Instagram @damonmotorcycles.

American Flat Track: Titles On The Line At Sacramento Mile Doubleheader

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American Flat Track: Titles On The Line At Sacramento Mile Doubleheader

Titles On the Line as Progressive AFT Arrives at Legendary Sacramento Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 8, 2021) – The Progressive American Flat Track championship battles have kicked into high gear as the series powers into the Law Tigers Sacramento Mile I & II presented by Knauf Insulation at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, this Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12.

That’s certainly the case in the Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle category where reigning Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) leads rival Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) by just 12 points in his quest to claim a third-consecutive crown.

Mees comes in hot following his double victory at the Springfield Mile. Even with Bauman twice finishing on the box, a repeat of those results this weekend would mean Mees would head into next month’s series finale with a one-point advantage.

The “Legendary Sacramento Mile” has historically favored the most experienced and accomplished pilots — riders with the tactical acumen to perfectly execute race-long and last-lap strategies. Mees fits that bill as evidenced by his triumphant outings in the most recent two Sacramento Miles. Another who does is “Mile Master” Bryan Smith (No. 4 Crosley/Howerton Motorsports Indian FTR750), the winner of seven straight Sacramento Miles from 2011-2017. And this year’s edition has additional significance for Smith (and the sport at large), as he will ride off into the sunset following this weekend’s doubleheader.

In fact, just four riders — Mees, Smith, Scott Parker, and Chris Carr — have stood atop the premier-class podium in the last 27 Sacramento Miles. And you have to go back 37 Sacramento Mile before you come across a winner with less than 20 career Mile victories to his name — and even then it’s the legendary Jay Springsteen, who ranks seventh all-time with 14 Miles wins.

While Bauman has just two Miles wins to date, he’s quickly establishing himself as an all-time great, and he has demonstrated the potential to eventually join the ranks of Mile maestros. This would be an ideal weekend for him to start adding to that résumé with so much on the line.

The loaded field has plenty of prospective spoilers, most notably the on-form Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) as well as the potent Mission Roof Systems trio of Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), and Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750).

AFT Singles

Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) rebounded from his most trying race weekend as a professional with his most successful weekend as a professional. The opening half of last weekend’s Springfield double-double saw him take a slim seven-point AFT Singles championship advantage over Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) heading into this weekend’s pivotal doubleheader.

Daniels and Whale figure to factor at the front yet again this weekend, as does third-ranked podium constant Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F).

But this could be a prime weekend for Shayna Texter-Bauman (No. 52 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) to remind the world why she’s the winningest rider in AFT Singles history. Texter boasts an astonishing five career wins at the Sacramento Mile — more victories than any other AFT Singles rider has tallied at all Miles combined.

Texter-Bauman also happens to be the defending race winner thanks to a trademark ride in 2019 in which she edged Mikey Rush (No. 15 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) to the flag to conclude a race-long pack war that saw seven riders take the checkered flag within 0.884 seconds of victory.

AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

While unpredictable title fights define the other classes, the Sacramento Mile will likely serve as a coronation for 2019 AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines champion Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07).

With 67 points in hand and just three races remaining, Texter only needs to finish 11th or better on Saturday to lock up the 2021 title regardless of what second-ranked Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) does from here on out.

Considering that Texter has won five times, been on the podium nine times, and finished no lower than seventh all season long, that seems quite doable. With plenty of margin for error, he’s unlikely to simply cruise to the crown, however, especially coming off a three consecutive non-podium finishes.

The usual suspects of Bromley, Ryan Varnes (No. 68 RVR/Rausch Fuel Kawasaki Ninja 650), Ben Lowe (No. 25 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), and Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) are among the riders most likely to prevent Texter from brandishing a shiny new #1 plate atop the podium.

Another rider to keep an eye on is super-sub Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), who has proven to be a revelation in AFT Production Twins action after previously making a name for himself primarily as a 450cc TT ace.

This weekend’s Legendary Sacramento Mile will live up to its billing on a number of fronts, including via a Legends Autograph Session including more than twenty of the sport’s greatest figures, including the likes of Scott Parker, Mert Lawwill, Jim Rice, David Aldana, and Jim Odom. Nichole Mees — racer, wife of Jared, co-promoter of the Lima Half-Mile, and future co-promoter of the Springfield Mile — will serve as the weekend’s Grand Marshal, while Tony Lindsay of Santana fame will sing the National Anthem on 9/11.

A range of ticket options for the weekend are available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15860/sacramento-mile including a Discount Weekend Doubleheader Package that starts at just $40. Also available are VIP/Turf Club seating that includes food and prizes in a private area.

The gates will open for fans on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. PT, with Opening Ceremonies scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. PT ahead of the Main Event programs. On Sunday, the gates will open at 10:00 a.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies set for 5:20 p.m. ET/2:20 p.m. PT. Live coverage of the entire weekend’s racing activities will be available on any device for only $1.99 a month via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.

The Law Tigers Sacramento Mile I & II presented by Knauf Insulation will premiere back-to-back on NBCSN on Sunday, September 26, starting at 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT, including exclusive features and cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage.

For more information, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com.

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Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Will Be Decided At MotorLand Aragon

Action from Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Race One at Mugello. Photo courtesy Red Bull.
Action from Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Race One at Mugello in 2021. Photo courtesy Red Bull.

A title to be won and records to be made – Aragón

Rookies Cup finale

Motorland Aragón has dramatic changes of elevation and every combination of corner radius and pace imaginable.

It means thrills and overtaking, especially at the last corner. The slipstreaming battle down the long back straight produces a leader, the braking zone changes that, then a mid corner swap is likely, but get the exit wrong and the race can still be lost.

David Alonso is leading the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and the Colombian 15-year-old has a 38 point advantage going into the last 2 races at Motorland so only David Muñoz can challenge him for the title.

Who is favourite?

Muñoz won the final 2 races last year but that was in Valencia. The 15-year-old Spaniard had far less luck in Aragón where Alonso picked up his first Rookies win.

So Alonso has the better form at Aragón and is on a roll, totally at home on his KTM, 3 wins in Austria, 6 for the season making him very much the favourite to take the Cup.

He could make it 8 victories in Aragón and that would put him in hallowed company, matching Bo Bendsneyder’s record for 8 wins in a season.

It would also give him 9 victories for his Rookie career, not quite as good as Karel Hanika’s 10 over 2 seasons but equalling the score of Bendsneyder, Can Öncü and current Moto3 World Championship leader Pedro Acosta. Alonso has alraedy matched Acosta’s 6 wins in one season.

A new winner?

Of course it could go the other way and if Alonso misses out on victory in the final event of the year then the record for the number of different winners in one season might be matched. The record is 8 from 2011, also a 14 race season. 2021 has seen 6 winners so far but a number of Rookies fancy adding their name to the list.

Tatchakorn Buasri is rolling with Alonso and crossed the line just behind him last time out. The 20-year-old Thai now has 4 podiums and a 5th place to his name, all in the second half of this season.

Perhaps a win for Buasri then. And what about Marcos Uriarte, the Spanish 16-year-old always runs up front and has a 3rd and a 2nd this season. 17-year-old fellow countryman Ivan Ortolá has even better form, two 2nds and two 3rds including one of each in Austria.

Converting speed to victory

Another Spanish podium achiever is Alex Millan but while the 16-year-old took Pole at the Austrian GP, the races did not work out at all well for him and those podiums came from the first two weekends in the season.

Perhaps our 8th winner hasn’t been on the podium yet. Collin Veijer regularly runs up front and the 16-year-old has briefly led races, who knows, Rookies racing is never predictable. The last Dutch winner was Bendsneyder, back in 2015.

Dutch, Spanish, Thai or Colombian, there is nothing predictable about who will win the last 2 races of the 15th Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup season. These are Rookies races 181 and 182 and we know they will be full of drama and excitement.

Broadcast

This weekend’s Rookies Cup races can be seen live on www.redbull.tv and on TV stations around the world.

Race 1 is at 16:30 CET on Saturday and Race 2 is on Sunday at 15:30, the show starts 10 minutes before the race.

British Superbike: Championship Racing At Silverstone This Weekend

The start of Race One at Silverstone. Photo courtesy MSVR.
The start of British Superbike Race One at Silverstone in 2020. Photo courtesy MSVR.

Ten Bennetts BSB riders to scrap at Silverstone for the top eight before it’s too late

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship will be decided between eight riders when the Showdown gets underway later this month, but with four Title Fighters confirmed, there are still four places to be claimed at Silverstone this weekend (September 10/11/12).

The McAMS Yamaha pairing of Jason O’Halloran and Tarran Mackenzie were the first riders confirmed with Title Fighter status, and after sharing the victories at Snetterton, the teammates will be eager to carry the momentum into this weekend. However, they will be conscious of not letting history repeat itself too much; Silverstone was previously the scene in 2019 where they dramatically clashed in their fight for the win.

Tommy Bridewell secured his place last time out at Snetterton; the Oxford Products Racing Ducati rider has been gathering pace in his quest for a first title, celebrating podium finishes in the past seven races and is determined to halt the boys in blue’s winning streak.

VisionTrack Ducati’s Christian Iddon is the final rider currently to have his Title Fighter status locked in ahead of the Showdown. A double race winner so far in 2021, he is looking to turn around a challenging run at recent events to fire himself back into podium contention.

The first rider determined to cement his position in the opening race at Silverstone, is FHO Racing BMW’s Peter Hickman. He missed out on securing his place by a single point at Snetterton last weekend and if Bradley Ray doesn’t win the opening race at Silverstone, his place is confirmed.

Danny Buchan is clawing back the ground lost after he missed Cadwell Park; the SYNETIQ BMW rider holds sixth place in the standings ahead of the three Silverstone races, and needs a consistent weekend to continue his bid for a debut title.

Glenn Irwin was the fastest rider in the pre-season test at Silverstone and the Honda Racing rider arrives at Silverstone holding seventh in the standings. He needs to bounce back from his difficult weekend at Snetterton and defend from the chasing pack, who all want to steal his coveted place in the top eight.

Lee Jackson is currently in the danger zone, he holds eighth in the standings ahead of the Silverstone decider. It is crucial that the FS-3 Racing Kawasaki rider scores consistently this weekend, as he is only five points ahead of Bradley Ray, who remains the first rider bidding to snatch a position at the final stage of the Main Season.

Defending champion Josh Brookes is now just 13-points adrift of Jackson following two fourth places at Snetterton, but the VisionTrack Ducati rider has yet to score a podium finish this year so he will pushing to change that this weekend.

However, Ryan Vickers, Rory Skinner, Andrew Irwin and Gino Rea can all still mathematically make the cut to become a Title Fighter after the decisive three races at Silverstone this weekend.

Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings:

Jason O’Halloran (McAMS Yamaha) 399

Tarran Mackenzie (McAMS Yamaha) 293

Tommy Bridewell (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 261

Christian Iddon (VisionTrack Ducati) 239

Peter Hickman (FHO Racing BMW) 224

Danny Buchan (SYNETIQ BMW) 174

Glenn Irwin (Honda Racing) 161

Lee Jackson (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 154

Bradley Ray (Rich Energy OMG Racing BMW) 149

Josh Brookes (VisionTrack Ducati) 141

Ryan Vickers (RAF Regular & Reserve Kawasaki) 136

Rory Skinner (FS-3 Racing Kawasaki) 127

Andrew Irwin (SYNETIQ BMW) 104

Gino Rea (Buildbase Suzuki) 88

For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com

Peter Hickman – FHO Racing BMW

“Heading to Silverstone, I think it’s going to be a good weekend – I can feel it already!

“We only need a point to secure our Title Fighter position in the Showdown in the first race, so for me, it shouldn’t go down to the final race of the weekend like it has in the past!

“I feel that we are in a good place ahead of the races this weekend, and after a really unusual Snetterton, we want to come to Silverstone to try and beat our rivals for the Podium Points for a leg up ahead of the Showdown.”

MotoAmerica: Kelly Could Win Supersport Title At NJMP

Sean Dylan Kelly (40). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Sean Dylan Kelly (40). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

It’s Calculator Time As MotoAmerica Championships Begin To Be Decided

Sean Dylan Kelly And Others Can Wrap Things Up At New Jersey Motorsports Park
 

 

IRVINE, CA (September 9, 2021) – Based on the season thus far, M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly could end up driving out of New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday evening with the number-one plate that comes with winning the 2021 MotoAmerica Supersport Championship riding shotgun in his rental car. Oh, hold on, Kelly isn’t old enough to rent a car.

If things go his way, Kelly will earn his first MotoAmerica title at just 19 years of age and in just his third year of Supersport racing.

All Kelly needs is to finish second in both Supersport races to his rival Richie Escalante. If he does that, he will leave NJMP with a 51-point lead and that would wrap things up as only 50 points will be on the table for the two races in the series finale at Barber Motorsports Park.

But first things first, Kelly arrives in New Jersey with a 61-point lead on HONOS HVMC’s Richie Escalante, the defending MotoAmerica Supersport Champion, in what has been a two-man battle for the title since the very first race of the year. Kelly has won 10 of the 14 races thus far in 2021 with Escalante winning three and Stefano Mesa earning one victory.

There is a fight to see who will finish third in the championship that’s sure to go to the bitter end with just 20 points separating M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sam Lochoff in third from MESA37’s Mesa in sixth. Between them sit Landers Racing’s Rocco Landers and North East Cycle Outlet Racing’s Benjamin Smith in fourth and fifth, respectively.

One championship that surely won’t be decided at NJMP is the SportbikeTrackGear.com Junior Cup as Scott Motorsports/KTM’s Tyler Scott is just nine points ahead of Landers Racing’s Benjamin Gloddy with those two set to fight it out between themselves. Third-placed Cody Wyman is 104 points behind Scott and won’t be racing for the remainder of the year after suffering a broken pelvis at the last round in Pittsburgh. That means that Gus Rodeo and David Kohlstaedt will battle it out for the third spot in the final two rounds. They are separated by just two points.

Altus Motorsports’ Jake Lewis holds a 20-point lead over HONOS HVMC Racing’s Corey Alexander in the Stock 1000 Championship with two races left on the schedule – one at NJMP and one at Barber. So, if Lewis wins on Saturday, he will hold a 25-point lead and will be crowned by virtue of a tiebreaker (class wins, second-place finishes, etc.). Travis Wyman Racing’s Travis Wyman, meanwhile, is 14 points behind Alexander and just five points ahead of Michael Gilbert Racing’s Michael Gilbert in the battle for third.

The Twins Cup will also likely be wrapped up with Robem Engineering’s Kaleb De Keyrel 53 points ahead of Jackson Blackmon Racing’s Jackson Blackmon with three races remaining (two at NJMP, one at Barber). If De Keyrel ends up over 50 points ahead of Blackmon after Saturday’s race one at NJMP, he will be champion and will also give the Aprilia RS 660 a Twins Cup title in its first year. Anything less than a 50-point lead and Blackmon lives to fight another day on Sunday. De Keyrel has done the most winning in the class in 2021 with four victories to Blackmon’s two.

Second place in the Twins Cup is hotly contested and by no means gifted to Blackmon as 28 points separate him from Anthony Mazziotto, who is sixth and coming off wins in the last two races. Hayden Schultz is currently third, but just five behind Blackmon and two points ahead of Teagg Hobbs. Then comes Chris Parrish, just 12 points behind Hobbs and eight ahead of Mazziotto.

NJMP Support Class Notes…

Eight different riders on three brands of motorcycles – Aprilia, Yamaha and Suzuki – have earned podium finishes in this year’s MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship. The riders earning podiums are Kaleb De Keyrel (nine podiums, including four wins), Jackson Blackmon (five podiums with two wins, Hayden Schultz (two podiums), Teagg Hobbs (five podiums with two wins), Chris Parrish (three podiums), Anthony Mazziotto (five podiums with two wins), Jody Barry (two podiums, one victory) and Trevor Standish (one podium).

The Stock 1000 class is another with manufacturer diversity at the top. Suzuki, BMW, Kawasaki and Honda have all visited the podium in 2021 and all four are in the top five in the championship point standings heading to the penultimate round at NJMP.

Rocco Landers did the double-double last year at New Jersey Motorsports Park with two wins in Twins Cup and two in Junior Cup en route to winning class championships in both. Landers has graduated to Supersport for 2021 and currently sits fourth in the title chase.

The two title protagonists in the Supersport class in 2021 are the same two who split wins at NJMP in 2020. Richie Escalante won race one with Sean Dylan Kelly winning race two. The two finished second in the races that they didn’t win.

Altus Motorsports’ Cameron Petersen won the lone Stock 1000 race at NJMP last year on his way to winning the class championship. Petersen has since moved on to the HONOS Superbike class where he sits third in the title chase on his M4 ECSTAR Suzuki GSX-R1000.

Although Sean Dylan Kelly and Richie Escalante have won all the Supersport races bar one (Stefano Mesa won one), nine riders in total have earned podium finishes in the class in 2021.

Where To Ride In September: Track Days, Schools, And Races (Updated)

New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by David Swarts.
New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway. Photo by David Swarts.

The following track days, riding schools, and racing events are scheduled by organizations based in the United States and Canada during September 2021.

Motorcycle track days, riding schools, and races are posted under the Event Calendar tab on the home page of this website, or you can access the Event Calendar for September 2021 directly by clicking HERE.

Once on the Event Calendar page, you can search for the event you are looking for by its date.

When you click on the event you want to attend you will find a link to the website and/or email address of the host organization, a link to the website of the host venue, the physical address of the host venue, a Google map to the host venue, and buttons to add the event and its information to your calendar application.

To have your motorcycle racing or riding event added to the Event Calendar on this website and published in the print edition of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine, submit your calendar and contact information via the contact page on this website or by clicking HERE.

Calendar listings are updated often.

COVID-19 restrictions are still in effect in certain parts of North America and can change with little advanced notice. So before heading out on a long trip to an event, check with the organizer to ensure the event is still happening and what the health and safety protocols require.

 

9/1                   Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/1                   Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/1-3               Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Flamboro Speedway, Millgrove, ON

9/3                   AHRMA Academy of Roadracing, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/3                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Short Track, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/3                   Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT

9/3                   Castrol Raceway Motorcycle Track Attack Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB (evening hours)

9/3                   Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3                   Sandy Hook Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/3                   The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/3-5               AHRMA American Historic Racing Series, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/3-5               CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/3-5               EMRA Track Days (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3-5               EMRA Series (Canada), Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, AB

9/3-5               Evolve GT School and Track Days, New York Safety Track, Harpersfield, NY

9/3-5               VRRA Series (Vintage, Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

9/4                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/4                   Legion Moto Trackdays, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Fountain, CO

9/4                   Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH (Night Race)

9/4                   Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/4                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (East), Long Pond, PA

9/4                   UtahSBA Series, Utah Motorsports Campus (East), Grantsville, UT

9/4-5               ASMA Series, Arroyo Seco Raceway, Deming, NM

9/4-5               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/4-5               CCS Atlantic Roadracing Championship, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/4-5               Midwest Track Day, NCM Motorsports Park, Bowling Green, KY

9/4-5               Pacific Track Time Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/4-5               Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

9/4-5               Sandy Hook Mini Moto Road Race Series (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

9/4-6               Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/4-6               Tony’s Track Days, Palmer Motorsports Park, Palmer, MA

9/4-7               Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/5                   AMA Pro American Flat Track (AFT) Series, Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

9/5                   AMA Sanctioned ASRA Team Challenge Series Presented by Michelin Tire, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/5                   Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), G&J Kartway, Camden, OH

9/5                   Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

9/5-6               Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/5-6               HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/5-6               MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/5-6               TrackTime Track Days With Ken Hill, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/6                   2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/6                   3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MotorSports Ranch (1.7-mile), Cresson, TX

9/6                   JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/6                   Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/6                   St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

9/6                   The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/6                   ZARS Advanced Riding Schools & Track Days, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/6-7               California Superbike School, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/6-7               Cornerspeed School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

9/7-8               Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/8                   USCRA Road Racing Series (Vintage), New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/10                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

9/10                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/10                 Carters@thetrack Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/10                 N2 Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

9/10-12           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/10-12           SOAR Series (Canada), Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, ON

9/11                 Central Illinois Mini Moto Series (Minis), Mid State Kart Club, Mechanicsburg, IL

9/11                 Lean Trackdays, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/11                 Manitoba Roadracing Association (MRA) Track Days (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

9/11                 Motorheads Track Attacks Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/11                 N2/WERA Endurance Series, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           3:16 Trackdays/America Superbike Camp, MSR Houston, Angleton, TX

9/11-12            AFM Series, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

9/11-12           Kern Track Days BMW Double R Fest, Circuit of The Americas, Austin, TX

9/11-12           Lean Endurance Series, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/11-12           MRA Series (Canada), Gimli Motorsports Park, Gimli, MB

9/11-12            N2 Track Days, Pittsburgh International Race Complex, Wampum, PA

9/11-12           SoCal Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA (Beat The Heat Schedule)

9/11-12           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/11-12           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Talladega Gran Prix Raceway, Munford, AL

9/11-12           Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

9/11-12           (Pirelli) WERA National Challenge Co-Sanctioned by AMA, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           WERA Sportsman Series Atlantic Coastal Region, Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV

9/11-12           WERA Sportsman Series Mid-Central Region/WERA Sportsman Series Southeast Region, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, Braselton, GA

9/11-12           WMRRA Series, Pacific Raceways, Kent, WA

9/12                 EMRA Track Days (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/12                 EMRA Series (Canada), Stratotech Park Int’l Raceway, Ft. Saskatchewan, AB

9/12                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

9/12                 Florida Trackdays, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

9/12                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Palm Beach International Raceway, Jupiter, FL

9/12                 Motogladiator Series, VIRginia International Raceway (Patriot), Alton, VA

9/12                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MotorSport Ranch (1.3-mile), Cresson, TX

9/12                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

9/13                 2Fast Motorcycle Track Days & Instruction, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/13                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/13                 Motogladiator Series, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/13                 The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/13-14           California Superbike School, Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA

9/13-14           Penguin Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

9/13-14           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/14-15           Super Sonic Road Race School (Minis, Canada), Brechin Motorsports Park, Brechin, ON

9/15                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/17                 Learning Curves Racing/Riding School, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/17                 Penguin Riding School, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/17-18           Canadian Superbike Championship, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/17-18           The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/17-19           ASMA Series, Inde Motorsports Ranch, Willcox, AZ

9/17-19           MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Series, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/18                 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul Series (Minis), Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/18                 Pro 6 GP Series (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/18                 Sandia Motorcycle Roadracing Inc. (SMRI) Track Days, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

9/18                 Southeast Mini Moto Series (Minis), Lamar County Speedway, Barnesville, GA

9/18-19           AMA Sanctioned ASRA Championship Series Presented by Pirelli Tire, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, S. Beloit, IL

9/18-19           California Superbike School, Thunderhill Raceway Park, Willows, CA

9/18-19           CCS/NEMRR Northeast Roadracing Championship Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/18-19           CCS Mid-West Roadracing Championship Series/MotoGirlGT Roadracing Championship Series, Blackhawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL

9/18-19           N2 Track Days, NCBike, Garysburg, NC

9/18-19           NEMRR Series, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH

9/18-19           Ohio Mini Roadrace League (Minis), Fremont Raceway Park, Fremont, OH

9/18-19           (Lucas Oil) WERA West Sportsman Series, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, N

9/18-20           Jennings GP Track Days & Novice Schools, Jennings GP, Jennings, FL

9/19                 DRRO Track Days And Road Race School, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

9/19                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Shenandoah), Summit Point, WV

9/19                 SMRI Series, Sandia Motorsports Park, Albuquerque, NM

9/19-20           Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton, WA

9/19-21           Pro 6 Cycle Inc. Track Days (Canada), Calabogie Motorsports Park, Calabogie, ON

9/20                 Evolve GT School and Track Days, Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main), Summit Point, WV

9/20                 Fastrack Riders Academy & Apex Club Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park (New Track), Buttonwillow, CA (Tentative)

9/20                 Fun Track Dayz, Thunderhill Raceway Park (East), Willows, CA

9/20                 HART Rider Training/Motorcycle Lapping Days, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/20                 Motovid.com All Levels Motorcycle Track Days, Road America Elkhart Lake, WI

9/20                 Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/20-21           CLASS Motorcycle School with 3x AMA Superbike Champion Reg Pridmore, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/20-21           The Mid-Ohio School’s Performance Track Riding School, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Lexington, OH

9/21                 Aprilia Racers Days Track Day/Demo Program, Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham, AL

9/22                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/22                 Track Day Winner Track Days, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

9/23                 Racers Edge Track Days and Private Coaching Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/24                 Apex Assassins Track Days, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/24                 ARL Track Days And High Performance Riding Academy (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/24                 Optimum Performance Rider Training Track Days, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

9/24-25           TrackXperience Track Days, Streets of Willow, Rosamond, CA

9/24-26           CMRA Series, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Hallett, OK

9/24-26           CRA (Central Roadracing Association) Series, Brainerd International Raceway (Competition), Brainerd, MN

9/24-26           Evolve GT School and Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/24-26           NJMiniGP (Minis), New Jersey Motorsports Park (Liberator), Millville, NJ

9/24-26           OMRRA Series, Portland International Raceway, Portland, OR

9/24-26           Track Day Winner Track Days, Carolina Motorsports Park, Kershaw, SC

9/25                 Apex Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/25                 MRA Superstreet School/Racing Days, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO

9/25                 Sandy Hook Mini Moto Track Days (Minis), Sandy Hook Speedway, Street, MD

9/25-26           ARL Series (Canada), Atlantic Motorsport Park, Mill Village, NS

9/25-26           CVMA Series, Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Desert Center, CA

9/25-26           JP43 Training School, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/25-26           Let’s Ride Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/25-26           Midwest Track Day, Putnam Park Road Course, Mt. Meridian, IN

9/25-26           MotoGladiator, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/25-26           MRA Series, High Plains Raceway (Full), Deer Trail, CO

9/25-26           Pacific Track Time Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/25-26           Roger Lyle’s Motorcycle Xcitement Track Days and Road Racing School, NCBIKE, Garysburg, NC

9/25-26           Sportbike Track Time Track Days, Autobahn Country Club, Joliet, IL

9/25-26           St-John 27 Racing All Level Track Day, Heartland Motorsports Park, Topeka, KS

9/25-26           TrackAddix/Ducati Omaha Track Days, Motorsports Park Hastings, Hastings, NE

9/25-26           WERA Sportsman Series North Central Region, Nelson Ledges Road Course, Garrettsville, OH

9/26                 ASM Motosport Advanced Riding Course And Trackdays (Canada), Sanair Super Speedway, St-Pie, QC

9/26                 Florida Trackdays, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

9/26                 John Long’s Longevity Racing School, Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead, FL

9/26                 RideSmart Motorcycle School, MSR Houston (2.4-mile), Angleton, TX

9/26                 South Florida MiniGP Series (Minis), Orlando Kart Center, Orlando, FL

9/26                 Superbike-Coach Corp. (Schools), The New Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA

9/26                 Team Pro-Motion Track Days & Schools, Pocono Raceway (North), Long Pond, PA

9/26                 XCEL Trackdays Track Days, Arizona Motorsports Park, Litchfield Park, AZ

9/26-27           Tony’s Track Days, Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, Thompson, CT

9/27                 2Wheel Addiction Track Days, Thunderhill Raceway Park (West), Willows, CA

9/27                 Performance Riding Experience (PRE) Track Days, VIRginia International Raceway (North), Alton, VA

9/27                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

9/27                 TrackDaz Track Days, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, Buttonwillow, CA

9/27-28           Fishtail Riding School, Club Motorsports, Tamworth, NH

9/29                 Road America Motorplex Open Track Days, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

9/29                 Tactical Motorcycle Dynamics Track Days, Utah Motorsports Campus (West), Grantsville, UT

9/30                 The Riders Club Track Days, New Jersey Motorsports Park (Thunderbolt), Millville, NJ

 

9/30-10/1        Yamaha Champions Riding School, New Jersey Motorsports Park, Millville, NJ

UtahSBA: Lopez Rides Through Pain To Win KoM Race

Genaro Lopez (122) fends off Jerry Hicks (527) in the final corner during Round 6 of the UtahSBA’s King of the Mountain Race held at Utah Motorsports Campus’ East Track. Photo by Steve Midgley, courtesy UtahSBA.
Genaro Lopez (122) fends off Jerry Hicks (527) in the final corner during Round 6 of the UtahSBA’s King of the Mountain Race held at Utah Motorsports Campus’ East Track. Photo by Steve Midgley, courtesy UtahSBA.

The Utah SportBike Association held the final round of the Utah
Motorcycle Law Masters of the Mountains Race Series on September 4th.
Racers from across the country traveled to Grantsville to race on Utah
Motorsports Campus’ East Track and enjoy some perfect weather in Round
6.

The morning began with the Trackstar/Dunlop and Moto Station/Pirelli
King of the Mountain Qualifying. The first qualifying session was
uneventful due to low morning temperatures. In the second qualifying
session Ryan Richardson laid down a 1:37.596 which was good for P4.
Michael Bradshaw set a 1:37.206 and then bettered that time with a
1:37.108 for P3 on the grid. Jerry Hicks clocked a 1:37.021 and then
cut that down into a 1:36.976 for the second grid spot. Genaro Lopez
took pole position with a 1:36.522.

After the race day had kicked off with a couple of morning races it
was time for the Harrison Eurosport Formula 40 GTO. The race began
with Bill Davis taking the holeshot followed by Bradshaw. After the
completion of the first lap Davis continued to lead with Bradshaw and
David Meyer close behind. Shortly after the race was red flagged.
Riders re-gridded up in their original positions and Davis took the
holeshot again. At the completion of lap 1 Davis led followed by Meyer
and Bradshaw. On the way into turn 4 Bradshaw made his move on the
inside of Meyer for second. As the racers completed the third lap
Davis led followed by Bradshaw and Meyer. On lap 4 Bradshaw beat Davis
to the apex on the inside in turn 5 and took the lead. Bradshaw led
the final lap with Davis and Meyer close behind. As they rounded the
final turn Davis was all over Bradshaw’s rear tire, and it was a drag
race to the finish line with Davis taking the win by 5 thousandths of
a second. Bradshaw took second and Meyer held third.

As the morning continued it was time for the Legion of Speed Novice
GTO race to get underway. After the lights went out it was Sam Arquit
who took the holeshot with Joshua Fisher and Remington Mathews close
behind. Mathews quickly made a move on Fisher on the inside into turn
6 when Fisher went a bit wide. At the end of lap 1 Arquit led followed
by Mathews and Fisher. Meanwhile, Max Ledesma, who started from 15th
on the grid, was on the charge. Despite a bad start with no launch
control and heading into turn 1 in the back of the group, Ledesma was
able to find his way through the pack and into third place by lap 2.
On the third lap Mathews found his way through Arquit on the outside
into turn 2 to lead the race. At the start of the 4th lap Mathews
continued to lead with Ledesma close behind him. Behind them Arquit
and Fisher battled side by side through turns 13, 14, and 15 for P3.
But it was Arquit who led out of 15 down the front straight to hold
onto 3rd. At the start of lap 5 Mathews led followed by Ledesma,
Arquit, and Fisher. Fisher made his move for third passing Arquit into
turn 1 and holding it for the remainder of the race to take third
spot. On lap 6 Ledesma had been stalking Mathews and was patiently
waiting to make his move. As the leaders rounded the final turn
Ledesma began his attack and it was yet another drag race to the
finish line with Mathews taking it by .013 seconds. Mathews took the
gold and Ledesma walked away with a well deserved silver.

After a morning filled with exciting racing and a break for lunch it
was time for the King of the Mountain race. Rev limiters bounced and
tires gripped the pavement and Hicks took the holeshot into turn 1.
Following Hicks, was Lopez and Bradshaw. The grid was happy to see
Lopez back after he had suffered a wrist injury in Round 4, causing
him to sit out Round 5. Despite serious pain in his wrist Lopez was
pushing and focused on modifying his riding style in order to not put
so much strain on his injury. This served as somewhat of a benefit to
Lopez as he was consciously supporting his body with his legs and abs
in order to take pressure off his hands. This made the front end more
stable and the bike handle and turn in better. Although, the downside
to all of this was Lopez had trouble getting on the throttle like he
would have liked to. By the end of lap 4 positions had not changed
with Hicks leading followed by Lopez, and Bradshaw. Lopez began
closing in on Hicks and on lap 6 Lopez attempted to take Hicks on the
outside into turn 14 but couldn’t close. By the start of the 13th lap
positions remained the same for the top 3 and Lopez knew this was his
last chance. He overcame the pain and tested Hicks in turn 4, Lopez
stayed close through turn 7 and made his move on the inside of Hicks in
turn 13 to take the lead. Bradshaw finished the race with a third
place podium spot, Hicks took home second, and Lopez fought hard for a
deserved first place.

In a post race interview we spoke with Lopez who explained the ups and
downs of the weekend, despite a wrist injury that caused hardship for
Lopez he was able to make the most of it and prevail. Lopez also
wanted to thank his family, friends, wife, Utah Metal Works, Genaro’s
Body Shop, Andrew’s Trucking, and El Tapatio Mexican Food. Lopez went
on to thank Kory Cowan at the MotoStation and his entire crew for
giving him the opportunity to be a part of their race program, as well
as getting him set up with Pirelli tires which have helped him to get
better faster.

The final round was coming to a close as the track went cold, UtahSBA
club members and family all came together for the traditional
post-race BBQ, awards, and to talk about the season’s trials and
tribulations. Racers began loading up their bikes and cleaning up
their garages for the final time in 2021. It’s time to break out the
skis, snowboards, and snowmobiles and get through another Utah winter.
Big things are coming to the 2022 Masters of the Mountains season! We
look forward to seeing you all then for our opening round.

The Utah Sport Bike Association is a Utah Non-Profit dedicated to
promoting education, safe riding, and competition in the Intermountain
West. You can find more information about the USBA, upcoming events,
and schools at www.utahsba.com or find us on Facebook.

Overall Results:

Motostation/Trackstar KOM Overall:

1. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

2. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

3. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

5. Ryan Richardson (KAW ZX-10R)

6. David Meyer (YAM R1)

 

Motostation KOM GTO:

1. Genaro Lopez (BMW S1000RR)

2. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

3. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

5. Ryan Richardson (KAW ZX-10R)

6. David Meyer (YAM R1)

 

Trackstar KOM GTU:

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

4. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

 

AZ Riding Academy Combined GTO

1. John Tran (YAM R1)

2. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

5. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

6. John Tillotson (YAM R1)

 

C&R Coatings Combined GTU

1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

3. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

5. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

6. James Riggs (YAM R6)

 

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Expert

1. Braden Jones (YAM R1)

2. David Meyer (YAM R1)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

5. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

6. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

 

The Edge Powersports Deseret Dash – Novice

1. Remington Mathews (BMW S1000RR)

2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Brian Gerwe (HON CBR600RR)

4. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

5. Mario Fernandez (YAM R6)

6. Nolan Kiiskila (KAW ZX6R)

 

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTO

1. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

2. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

3. David Meyer (YAM R1)

4. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

5. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

6. Chris Mousley (YAM R1)

 

Harrison Eurosports Formula 40 – GTU

1. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX6R)

2. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA 675R)

3. Victor Arias (YAM YZF-R6)

4. Erik Maxwell (KAW ZX6R)

5. Nathan Bell (YAM YZF-R6)

6. Travis Froehlich (YAM R6)

 

Bingham Cyclery Lightweight Superbike

1. Daniel Egbert (SUZ SV650)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

 

Blud Racing Lubricants Middleweight Superbike

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Cole Phillips (YAM R6)

3. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

4. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

5. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

6. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

 

Toxic Moto Racing Middleweight Superstock

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

3. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

5. Erik Maxwell (KAW ZX6R)

6. Travis Froehlich (YAM R6)

 

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTO

1. Kevin Dolan (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. Joshua Snow (YAM R1)

3. James Kling (DUC 1198)

4. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

5. Barry Ketmany (YAM YZF-R1)

 

The Mechanic Modern Vintage – GTU

1. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

2. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Richard Findlay (SUZ GSXR-600)

4. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6)

5. Braxton Young (YAM R6)

6. Victor Arias (SUZ GSX-R600)

 

Karl Malone Powersports  Moto 2

1. Brian Childree (KAW ZX-6R)

2. Nicholas Schmit (SUZ GSXR-600)

3. Brian Naylor (KAW ZX-6R)

4. Peter Hofpointner (YAM R6)

5. Andrew Skov (HON CBR600RR)

6. Brock Jones (YAM R6)

 

Redline Realty Moto 3

1. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA400)

3. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brad Moore (YAM YZF-R3)

5. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

6. Savannah Jaska (KAW NINJA-400)

 

Legion of Speed Novice GTO

1. Remington Mathews (BMW S1000RR)

2. Max Ledesma (DUC V4R)

3. Sam Arquit (HON CBR1000RR)

4. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

5. Matthew Cooper (APR RSV4)

6. Edwin Hofeling (SUZ GSXR-1000)

 

Brighton Peak Financial Novice GTU

1. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

2. Chayce Lance (YAM R6)

3. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

4. Jeff Leeman (YAM R6)

5. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. Kirk Doyle (KAW ZX-6R)

 

Vortex Open Superbike

1. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. James Peterec (SUZ GSX-R-1000R)

3. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

4. Kevin Dolan (KAW ZX-10R)

5. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

6. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

 

MotoUnited Open Superstock

1. Michael Jr Bradshaw (SUZ GSXR1000)

2. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

3. David Meyer (YAM R1)

4. Steven Marco (YAM R1)

5. James Peterec (SUZ GSX-R-1000R)

6. Kory Cowan (YAM R1)

 

Karl Malone Powersports Open Twins

1. James Kling (DUC 1198)

2. Joshua Fisher (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

3. Daniel Egbert (DUC 1199S)

4. Raymond Clark (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

5. Tyler Donaworth (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

6. Moe Fareed (TRI DAYTONA-675R)

 

Velosio Production 500

1. Brian Childree (KAW NINJA-400)

2. Travers Johnson (KAW NINJA-400)

3. Savannah Jaska (KAW NINJA-400)

4. Brian Gerwe (KAW NINJA-400)

5. Rachel Kuns (KAW NINJA-400)

6. Alex Hatfield (KAW NINJA-400)

 

Monarch Powersports Sportsman

1. Justin Stapleford (SUZ GSXR-1000)

2. Belisario Arango (KAW ZX6R)

 

Napa Auto Parts Tooele Stock 1000

1. Jerry Hicks (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Genaro Lopez (YAM R6)

3. Bill Davis (BMW S1000RR)

4. Max Ledesma (DUC V4R)

5. Rick Squires (SUZ GSXR1000)

6. John Tran (YAM R1)

 

Carbonsmith Super Street Bike

1. Peter Hofpointner (KAW ZX-10R)

2. Victor Arias (YAM YZF-R6)

Suzuki Announces More Of Its 2022 Motorcycle Lineup (Updated)

A 2022-model Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

Suzuki Announces Its Fall 2022 Motorcycle, Scooter, and ATV Line up

Brea, CA (September 8, 2021) – Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is pleased to announce the next group of dynamic models in its 2022 Powersports product line. The new 2022 Suzuki models offer race-winning GSX-R sportbikes, technology-laden and versatile V-Strom Adventure bikes, precise handling street bikes, a sophisticated Burgman scooter, a bold Boulevard muscle cruiser, easy-to-ride youth models, and rugged, reliable KingQuad ATVs.

 

Sportbike

 

A 2022-model GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R1000 – In 1985, Suzuki revolutionized the sportbike category with the introduction of the original GSX-R750, and then created another milestone in 2001 with the introduction of the GSX-R1000. Using the lithe chassis of the GSX-R750 and a 988cc inline four-cylinder engine design that Suzuki is renowned for, Superbike performance became available to riders everywhere.

This dedication to performance at the highest level is seen in every aspect of Suzuki sportbike development and the lessons learned in winning the 2020 MotoGP Championship and the impressive victories in the MotoAmerica Championship can be felt in every GSX-R in the series.

A proud member of the GSX-R family of ultra-high-performance motorcycles, the 2022 GSX-R1000’s versatile engine provides class-leading power delivered smoothly and controllably across a broad rpm range. Like the original GSX-R1000, the 2022’s compact, light, and strong chassis deliver nimble handling with excellent suspension feel and braking control, ready to conquer a racetrack or cruise a country road. Advanced electronic rider aids such as traction control* and a bi-directional quick shifter enhance the riding experience while the distinctive, aerodynamic GSX-R bodywork slices through the wind.

Equipped with Showa’s Big-piston Fork plus Brembo T-drive rotors and Monobloc brake calipers the GSX-R1000 help deliver the sort of performance and confidence your favorite canyon road ride or local track day demand. A new Metallic Matte Black No. 2 and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray paint scheme with contrasting black graphics joins the popular monochromatic Metallic Matte Black No. 2 body treatment delivering an aggressive look seen on a spy plane.

2022 GSX-R1000

MSRP $15,849

 

Two 2022-model GSX-R1000R sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Two 2022-model GSX-R1000R sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R1000R – At the pinnacle of the GSX-R family of ultra-high-performance motorcycles, the 2022 GSX-R1000R’s high performing engine combines championship-winning engineering with agile potency. Cutting edge traction control*, launch control, and a bi-directional quick shifter help deliver an unparalleled sport riding experience.

The GSX-R1000R offers high quality Showa BFF and BFRC-Lite suspension components delivering suspension feel that will help a rider rule any track day or mountain pass. Up front, stainless steel brake lines, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers grasp a pair of 320mm Brembo T-drive floating brake rotors for incredibly strong stopping power with outstanding braking response and lever feel.

For 2022, the GSX-R1000R is offered with a historic Metallic Triton Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver paint scheme similar to the Team Suzuki ECSTAR MotoGP world championship livery, a stunning Metallic Matte Black and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray, or a stealthy Metallic Matte Black paint scheme.

The GSX-R1000R continues its reign as the best liter-class supersport with an unmatched combination of reliability, durability, usability, and overall performance with excellent racing potential in a striking package that respects the GSX-R legacy.

2022 GSX-R1000R

MSRP $17,999

2022 GSX-R1000R

MSRP $17,899

 

A 2022-model GSX-R750. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model GSX-R750. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R750 – On the road or on the track since 1985, the GSX-R750 delivers a breathtaking combination of outstanding engine performance, precise handling, compact size, and light weight that combine for an exhilarating motorcycle. Its secret is an unequaled pairing of 750cc performance with the lightweight, compact chassis of a 600cc Supersport, complemented by technologically advanced suspension front and rear.

The 2022 GSX-R750 is the latest expression of the GSX-R’s original concept and builds upon Suzuki’s championship-winning heritage.  Like no other sportbike, the GSX-R750 offers a precise, high performance riding experience that may be used on the street or on the racetrack.

2022 GSX-R750

MSRP $12,599

2022 GSX-R750

MSRP $12,699 (blue/silver)

 

Three 2022-model GSX-R600 sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Three 2022-model GSX-R600 sportbikes. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

GSX-R600 – The GSX-R600’s compact, powerful, four-cylinder engine reacts with vigor when you demand it, while its supremely refined suspension and brakes provide precise, responsive confidence-inspiring handling.

The superb ergonomics enhance your control and comfort and the iconic GSX-R bodywork delivers an agile look under any of the three available 2022 paint schemes- new Glass Matte Mechanical Gray and Pearl Brilliant White, and Glass Blaze Orange and Glass Sparkle Black schemes join Suzuki’s historic Metallic Triton Blue and Metallic Mystic Silver paint scheme that was used on the MotoGP World Championship winning GSX-RR.

The GSX-R600’s race-ready look isn’t manufactured, it’s the byproduct of the GSX-R’s multiple decades of production roadracing dominance. Dominance that continues to this day in multiple race series around the world. For a rider considering a mid-size supersport bike at home on the track or the street, there’s only one choice; the Suzuki GSX-R600.

2022 GSX-R600

MSRP $11,499

 

2022 GSX-R600

MSRP $11,599 (blue/silver)

 

Street

 

A 2022-model Suzuki SV650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki SV650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

SV650/SV650 ABS – Suzuki riders struck gold when the first SV650 launched in 1999. Since then, this iconic middle weight has seen continual improvements while still embodying the sporty ride, precise feel and riding versatility and prowess only a provocative, mid-sized V-twin roadster delivers.

The 2022 SV650 and SV650 ABS use an entertaining and refined engine delivering torquey middle weight performance, low emissions, and outstanding fuel economy. This enjoyable V-twin mill is mounted in a trim and lightweight chassis delivering a keen and spirited riding experience like no other 650.

For 2022, the SV650’s Glass Sparkle Black bodywork is draped upon a metallic gold trellis frame that rolls upon black, cast-aluminum wheels, while the SV650 ABS features Metallic Matte Black bodywork combined with a sexy blue trellis frame rolling on matching blue, cast-aluminum wheels.

Both SV650s’ great looks and sparkling performance deliver sportbike-like handling, value, and riding versatility that a broad range of riders continue to embrace, whether they are new to the sport or avid road racers; the Suzuki SV650 is their ideal ride.

2022 SV650

MSRP $7,299

 

A 2022-model Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

2022 SV650 ABS

MSRP $7,749

 

Adventure

V-Strom 650 models – Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 models attract riders demanding versatility combined with a rousing riding experience, who demand their motorcycles excel at touring, commuting, or augment a fun adventure when their ride demands it. These are touchstone motorcycles offering unprecedented balance with a natural riding position, comfortable ergonomics, and a flexible and vibrant engine signature that produces stress-free riding during commuting rides around town or a high-mile touring adventure.

V-Strom 650XT Adventure – Point the iconic Suzuki DR-BIG-inspired beak of the V-Strom at the horizon as the 37L quick-release aluminum panniers, rugged accessory bar, handlebar cross-brace, and mirror extensions are standard equipment. Finished with deep, Glass Sparkle Black paint, the 2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure performs on tubeless-spoke wheels with blue-anodized rims conveying style, strength, and performance.

Loaded with intelligent features and ready for any adventure, the V-Strom 650XT Adventure continues the V-Strom legacy of being a fun, agile, adventurous motorcycle offering unmatched versatility. The engine delivers stellar performance and great fuel economy while achieving worldwide emission standards. Suzuki’s proven engineering deliver a bike with low weight and a trim chassis, creating a V-Strom 650XT Adventure that does so many things well, it could be called the pocket-knife of bikes.

Check out a 2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure for your next ride and you’ll see it checks off every box on your exploration list.

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT Adventure. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

2022 V-Strom 650XT Adventure

MSRP $10,499

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650XT. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

V-Strom 650XT – Riders love the Suzuki 2022 V-Strom 650XT for its unique merger of a lightweight chassis coupled with an exciting liquid-cooled, 90-degree, 650cc, V-twin engine. A merger that creates a perfectly balanced motorcycle capable of delivering excitement, comfort, and confidence on every ride.

Riders exploring the V-Strom 650XT see it delivers on motorcycling adventure while bringing a big dose of intelligence and versatility.  The 2022 V-Strom 650XT comes in attractive Pearl Vigor Blue and Metallic Matte Sword Silver livery and is complemented by hand guards, a lower engine cowl as well as color-matched spoke-style blue-anodized wheels mounting tubeless radial dual-sport tires.

2022 V-Strom 650XT

MSRP $9,399

 

A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

V-Strom 650 – Looking for adventure or a real smart buy? The Suzuki V-Strom 650 is the perfect motorcycle for riders looking for exceptional value. The 2022 V-Strom 650’s perfect blend of V-twin performance in a strong, yet lightweight chassis delivering thrilling rides and cost-effective fun is like no other adventure tourer on the scene today.

The 2022 V-Strom 650 rocks Suzuki’s beautiful Pearl Brilliant White paint complemented with black accents giving this model runway looks. The beak-style fairing, with vertically stacked headlights, augments the V-Strom 650’s aerodynamic prowess while protecting the rider in style. Light and strong 10-spoke cast wheels shod with Adventure-spec Bridgestone Battlax 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tubeless radial tires are great for all-around performance.

Be smart and go find your next adventure on the V-Strom 650 and you’ll be amazed at where you can go on this incredibly versatile V-twin powered Suzuki.

2022 V-Strom 650

MSRP $8,904

 

DualSport

 

A 2022-model Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR650S – The 2022 Suzuki DR650S continues its legacy as the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Always an outstanding performance value, every DR650S is quality engineered and built by Suzuki and features a reliable, proven 644cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine carried in a strong steel, semi-double cradle frame.

The DR650S’s telescopic fork and link-style rear suspension tackle tough trails or sketchy urban roads easily and consistently. So that a variety of riders may enjoy this motorcycle, the seat height can be significantly reduced (by your service department using an optional kit from Suzuki Genuine Accessories that includes a shorter side stand). Strong aluminum, spoke-style rims carrying tires that instill confidence on the street or dirt are fitted so riders can tackle any pavement or trail conditions with ease.

With Solid Black bodywork featuring attractive red and silver graphics, the DR650S looks great while performing on a ride or parked at your favorite watering hole. Whatever riding adventure your customers plan to undertake, the 2022 Suzuki DR650S is a willing partner that performs with rock-solid engineering.

2022 DR650S

MSRP $6,849

 

A 2022 Suzuki DR-Z400S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z400S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR-Z400S – The 2022 DR-Z400S is the latest version of the motorcycle that’s the foundation of the modern DualSport movement. Starting with the DR350S and then again with the DR-Z400S, Suzuki made fun, reliable, and capable motorcycles available to anyone who’s ready to take a ride down their favorite off-road trail or ribbon of asphalt.

Riders will be impressed with the amount of torque coming from the 398cc, liquid-cooled powerplant, as well as the crisp handling from the adjustable suspension. This ultra-reliable bike is completely street legal, with an electric start and easy-to-read instrument cluster. The black and gray bodywork with contrasting black, silver and yellow graphics make the bike stand out on the road, on the trail, or even when parked.

Whether you’re on the highway or on a twisty forest path, the Suzuki DR-Z400S can’t be beat.

2022 DR-Z400S

MSRP $6,999

 

 

Scooter

 

A 2022-model Suzuki Burgman 400. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki Burgman 400. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Burgman 400 – Already the leader in its category, the 2022 Suzuki Burgman 400 has a host of styling, technical, and feature updates galvanizing its reputation as the Elegant Athlete of the scooter world. The Burgman 400’s slim and sharp styling features a new Metallic Matte Sword Silver paint scheme augmented with blue wheels and stitching on the seat that pay classy homage to Suzuki’s on-road championship heritage.

The Burgman’s nose and tail blend sophisticated styling with full LED function, as the dual headlights have integrated position lights, while the rear combination taillight elegantly blends with the smooth bodywork. Functional design is brought to the well-thought-out instrument panel.   Riding range and real-time fuel consumption indicators also may help the rider conserve fuel.

The Burgman’s strong and responsive 400cc engine has a revised camshaft profile and a new dual-spark technology ignition system achieving worldwide emissions standards, while offering great fuel economy and highway riding power.

Like systems used on Suzuki’s V-Strom 650 and GSX-S750, the Burgman now features a rider-selectable Traction Control* system offering the rider peace of mind and excellent road-holding ability in a variety of road conditions. Suzuki’s Easy Start System is now a standard Burgman feature, so a simple, momentary press of the starter button starts the engine, while an updated fuel injection system maintains a steady, smooth idle under all conditions. Suzuki’s Easy Start System is now a standard Burgman feature, so a momentary press of the starter button starts the engine, while the updated fuel injection system maintains a steady, smooth idle under all conditions.

The large-diameter 15-inch cast front wheel increases stability while enhancing the visual appearance and carries a pair of 260mm disc brake rotors. The 13-inch rear wheel has a 210mm hydraulic disc brake for reliable stopping control. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)** monitors wheel speeds and hydraulic pressure hundreds of times per second to help provide stopping power that matches the available traction.

Blending styling, engine, and chassis performance, along with confidence-inspiring rider aids, the Suzuki Burgman 400 remains the premium scooter-of-choice for riders of all experience levels seeking a scooter that makes a statement of intelligence and bravado.

2022 Burgman 400

MSRP $8,499

 

Cruiser

 

Two 2022-model Suzuki Boulevard M109R cruisers. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
Two 2022-model Suzuki Boulevard M109R cruisers. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

Boulevard M109R – The 2022 Suzuki Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. continues to be the performance cruiser other bikes wish they were. The muscular M109R has a powerful V-twin engine using some of the largest pistons in the industry offers an adrenaline rush of power. This dynamic and torquey 109 cubic inch engine is wrapped with aggressive blacked-out styling with slash-cut mufflers, drag-style bars, a supplied solo seat cowl, and a distinctively shaped headlight nacelle that’s uniquely Suzuki.

The deep red and black or bright blue and black paint schemes are so visually stunning, the M109R draws attention away from everything else on the road. This bike is not just about aggressive looks either, as stout inverted forks, a hidden single-shock rear suspension, and an ideally designed saddle deliver responsive handling and an exceptionally comfortable ride that thrills. Hold on as muscle cruiser performance never looked so good.

2022 Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S.

MSRP $15,299

 

Off-Road

 

A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki DR-Z50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

DR-Z50 – The 2022 Suzuki DR-Z50 is the ideal bike to introduce young, beginning riders to the sport of motorcycling. This compact, Suzuki-built mini-bike brings ease, confidence, and convenience to riders just getting started on two wheels.

With an automatic clutch, three-speed transmission, electric starting, and a low 22-inch seat height, this race-styled bike will help build confidence and riding ability for young, learning riders while being supervised.

The 49cc engine delivers a smooth, controllable power band, and adult supervisors may adjust its power level so young riders may learn at a proper and comfortable pace.

The 2022 DR-Z50 is EPA emissions compliant and qualifies for California Green Sticker Off-Road Registration. Moreover, this motorcycle will be in the family for years, thanks to its rugged construction and sturdy 10-inch wheels. The peppy DR-Z50 combines a reliable engine with quality running gear that’s built to last. The DR-Z50 is the best way for your customers to get their whole family involved in motorcycling!

2022 DR-Z50

MSRP $2,209

 

KingQuad ATVs***

The Suzuki KingQuad is not just any ATV, it’s a KingQuad ATV- noted for precise and proven engineering, thoughtful features, and rock-solid reliability. Suzuki, the inventor of the 4-wheel ATV, has created the world’s best sports-utility quad, offering bold styling, tough terrain handling capability, and more reliability than ever before. The iconic KingQuad remains rooted in excellent engineering and durability and is ready for your customers to join its rugged history. KingQuad ATVs are proudly built in Suzuki’s manufacturing facility in Rome, GA.

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering – The Suzuki KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering is the perfect machine for work or play. The exceptional Suzuki engineering combined with bold styling and legendary durability provide everything needed to get the job done and the ability to play after work. Additionally, the cargo racks have high-impact carrier covers to shield cargo from wear while enhancing the quad’s appearance. The covers are easily removable for mounting Suzuki accessories or other gear directly to the cargo racks.

2022 KingQuad 750AXi Power Steering

MSRP $10,099

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering – For those looking for Suzuki KingQuad performance in a 500cc package, the Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering is just the ticket. The combination of a proven 500cc Suzuki four-stroke powerplant, with a Quadmatic CVT type automatic transmission, and fully independent rear suspension delivering 7.7 inches of wheel travel provide all the performance, durability, and comfort you need in a modern sport utility ATV.

2022 KingQuad 500AXi Power Steering

MSRP $9,199

 

A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

KingQuad 400FSi Camo – In 1983, Suzuki introduced the world’s first 4-wheel ATV. Today, Suzuki ATVs are everywhere. From the most remote terrain to the most demanding outdoor job sites, you’ll find the KingQuad powering a rider onward. Across the board, our KingQuad lineup is an exceptional group of sport-utility ATVs.

The 2022 Suzuki KingQuad 400FSi Camo features a five-speed manual-shift transmission and semi-automatic clutch for those who favor a bit sportier performance from a mid-size ATV. The 400FSi cranks out an impressive amount of torque and has an incredibly wide powerband for exceptional performance on the trail or on the job.

Note: The KingQuad 400FSi Camo is not eligible for sale in California per California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations.

2022 KingQuad 400FSi Camo

MSRP $7,049

 

Youth ATV

 

A 2022-model Suzuki Quad Sport Z90. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.
A 2022-model Suzuki QuadSport Z90. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor USA, LLC.

 

QuadSport Z90 – The 2022 Suzuki QuadSport Z90 is the ideal ATV for adult-supervised riders ages 12 and older to learn on and develop their off-road riding skills. Convenient features like an automatic transmission and electric starter help make this ATV easy to operate while those skills are being learned and improved. Plus, the 2022 QuadSport Z90 is EPA emissions compliant and qualifies for California Green Sticker Off-Road Registration.

An easy-to-set throttle limiter lets adults adjust the power level appropriately for young riders, and a keyed ignition switch makes sure there are no unauthorized journeys. Show your age-appropriate young rider the QuadSport Z90, so they may join the outdoor fun and the joy of riding a Suzuki!

2022 QuadSport Z90

MSRP $3,099

*The Traction Control System is not a substitute for the rider’s throttle control. It cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when the rider enters a turn and/or applies the brakes. Neither can it prevent the front wheel from losing grip.

**Depending on road surface conditions, such as wet, loose, or uneven roads, braking distance for an ABS-equipped vehicle may be longer than for a vehicle not equipped with ABS. ABS cannot prevent wheel skidding caused by braking while cornering. Please ride carefully and do not overly rely on ABS.

***Suzuki KingQuad ATVs may be used only by those aged 16 and older. Suzuki highly recommends that all ATV riders take a training course.  For safety and training course information, see your dealer or call the SVIA at 1-800-852-5344. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, read your owner’s manual thoroughly.

Intro: 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT: Rapid Transit (Includes Video)

New frame, new bodywork, new engine, and electronic suspension. The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the sport-tourer it always was, just more advanced and more capable. Photo courtesy Yamaha.
New frame, new bodywork, new engine, and electronic suspension. The 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT is the sport-tourer it always was, just more advanced and more capable. Photo courtesy Yamaha.

Copyright 2021, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

By Michael Gougis

Quick, light for its market segment, comfortable, and balanced, Yamaha’s Tracer 9 GT always has been on-target for the rider who really does want a 50-50 balance between speed and comfort in their motorcycle. It’s always been an excellent choice for a rider who wants one motorcycle that can perform a wide range of duties, with style but without pretense.

For 2021, Yamaha changed the recipe for the popular sport-tourer, adding functionality at the cost of slightly more weight. New suspension components, new rider aids, and a new cockpit make a proficient machine even more so. And if that sounds dull and pedestrian, it’s not. Not by a long shot.

Yamaha let a pack of motojournalists loose on the latest Tracer 9 GT on the back roads of Southern California for the day, and after several photo stops we managed to cover exactly 166.5 miles. By then, I had a pretty good idea of the good and the bad of this machine, and the list of the good absolutely dwarfs the list of the bad.

Tech Briefing

This model always has been based on Yamaha’s sweet Inline three-cylinder engine, and this year the Tracer gets the newest iteration of that powerplant. Displacement is up to 890cc, emissions are Euro5 compliant, and most of the internals have been redesigned. Of greatest significance are the increased crankshaft inertia and the slightly taller first and second gears. The fuel injection system has been redesigned, as has been the intake and exhaust.

An all-new aluminum frame showcases some of Yamaha’s mad Controlled Filling aluminum die-casting skills–some sections of the frame are as thin as 1.7mm. The swingarm is longer and is now mounted inside of the twin frame spars now increased rigidity.

Electronic upgrades abound. There is a new six-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), part of a neural network that includes cornering-sensitive ABS and active KYB suspension front and rear. Clutchless up- and down-shifting are standard. A full complement of LED lighting now incorporates cornering lamps that illuminate the apex of a corner.

Smaller changes include a new radial master cylinder for the front brakes and a twin Thin-Film Transistor dash layout. New bodywork and new saddlebags are part of the upgrade.

 

The Tracer 9 doesn't require or really even encourage road racing style gymnastics from the rider. Sit in comfort, twist the throttle and flick the bars, and corners and miles disappear rapidly. Photo by Joseph Agustin/Yamaha.
The Tracer 9 doesn’t require or really even encourage road racing style gymnastics from the rider. Sit in comfort, twist the throttle and flick the bars, and corners and miles disappear rapidly. Photo by Joseph Agustin/Yamaha.

 

Riding The Tracer 9

A wildfire forced us to alter our route, so we spent most of the time hustling through the roads behind the Angeles National Forest, through miles of scorched landscape and past at least one bemused-looking llama. We did get in a few miles of crowded urban streets and some moderately crowded freeway as well.

I took a moment to set the machine up to my liking before we got underway. I set the electronically active suspension to the softer A-2 mode, set the traction control suite (it also incorporates slide control and wheelie control) to the #1 (least intrusive) setting, and set the Drive mode to its most aggressive setting. I remembered that Yamaha had done a remarkable job with the mapping on its prior Tracer models and their predecessors, and banked on the company continuing its good work here. Pulling away, the clutch lever was light, and then I never used it again. Clutchless shifting is a godsend in traffic.

I found the riding position comfortable as the machine came from the factory. Remember, this model has adjustable footpegs, adjustable handlebars, adjustable seat and windscreen. The higher bars really don’t make moving around, road racer-style, in the cockpit all that comfortable. The machine felt like it wanted the rider to sit in one place and stay there.

Fortunately, once onto the back roads, the bike responded well to inputs from the bars and a bit of upper body lean. The chassis allowed for quick transitions and was reasonably stable mid-corner. The electronic suspension, set to the A-1 mode for the twisty bits, was still compliant but really helped minimize back-and-forth pitching on the forks and shock. I admire the job KYB’s done in adapting the technology to a moderately priced machine.

The new radial master cylinder provided better feel at the front brake lever, and there was plenty of braking power for anything this machine was likely to encounter.

Yamaha wanted this bike to build power in a more deliberate manner than previous versions of the Triple did. And I definitely noticed it. Combined with the slightly taller gearing, the bike revs more slowly on the bottom end of the rev range. Above 6,500 rpm, however, the Triple wakes up and sings all the way to the indicated 9,500 rpm redline.

Little things: The cruise control is simple, effective and intuitive, and I used it all the time. Yamaha has struck a real balance between sophistication and usability when it comes to its electronic rider aids. It’s very simple to toggle through the choices of the traction control suite, the drive modes, and the suspension modes. More granular settings on things like ABS mode require the rider to stop, which, really, I don’t mind–it’s a good idea for a rider to be at rest when dealing with small, detailed changes. The twin dashes are completely customizable and are more useful than you might think. The heated grips now offer 10 different settings–pure luxury.

Here’s my entire “bad” list: With more buttons on the left handlebar, I found it a little more difficult to locate the turn indicator switch. And while the wind deflectors on the handlebars definitely kept the breeze off my hands, I had a little reptile brain meltdown every time I reached for the brake lever and touched the deflector. I learned to brake with two fingers, thus avoiding the deflector and aforementioned microsecond of panic.

Yamaha had a solid hit with the Tracer 9, and the new model is an even better place to spend a long day in the cockpit. The combination of speed, handling, and comfort is the definition of the sport-touring concept, and the new electronics allow the bike to do more of what I wanted it to do with greater comfort and confidence. I feel another ride to Seattle coming on…

Suggested retail price is $14,899.

 

MV Agusta Introduces 2022 Brutale 1000 RS

A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

NEW BRUTALE 1000 RS

The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS takes all the outstanding features of the Brutale 1000 RR to a more accessible level. The Brutale 1000 RS shares the same platform with the Brutale 1000 RR, the most powerful hyper-naked in the world. Both bikes have in common some stand-out features, such as the engine with titanium connecting rods and radial valves, the frame, the single-sided swingarm as well as the Öhlins electronic steering damper while the manually adjustable fork and single shock absorber are RS’s exclusive elements.

The Marzocchi fork and the Sachs single shock absorber, both adjustable, ensure superior performance in fast riding and mean while guaranteeing an excellent comfort when getting around for on-asphalt adventures. The on-board comfort is further enhanced by the the new one-piece saddle featuring a softer padding, not to mention the revised clip-on handlebars – another distinctive trait of the Brutale – which now result raised compared to those of the Brutale RR. The rider can even count on specifically developed footrests, to ensure a rewarding riding position. And it is the unprecedented riding position dedicated to the Brutale 1000 RS that identifies this model as suitable for a wide spectrum of use, which includes, for example, long-distance journeys mixing highway and suburban sections. All this, of course, in the name of performance without however neglecting an eye on comfort.

ENGINE, UNSTOPPABLE IMPROVEMENT

The 4-cylinder engine with radial valves, an exclusive element of the MV Agusta models not only within the segment but throughout the current motorcycle scene, continues its development path through the improvement of components aimed at reducing internal friction.

The new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS is powered by an extraordinary engine, which adopts high-end materials. A clear example of this is the titanium connecting rods, a one-of-a-kind solution within the naked segment. Titanium is also used for both the intake and the exhaust valves, thus underlining a technical setting that improves output and boosts torque, worthy of a true superbike. The central timing chain is the latest evolution of what was developed on the 1000 RR. It adopts a further optimised camshaft timing and aimed at making the torque curve at med-low revs even more effective. The use of the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coating for the valve control tappets reduces friction and enhances reliability. This goal is achieved also thanks to the use of specific gears for the primary drive; the whole transmission is particularly resistant and reliable, especially in the extreme starts guaranteed by Launch Control. The third generation EAS 3.0 (Electronic Assisted Shift) sees the introduction of an additional sensor, to ensure more precise and smoother shifting. The four-outlet exhaust, an unmistakable MV Agusta stylistic touch, is characterized by the sound-design of the main manifold, which emphasizes the immediately recognizable Brutale tone, in full compliance with the Euro 5 regulations.

This means an extremely precise and effective management of all controls. Thanks to this platform, the FLC (Front Lift Control) traction and wheelie controls protect the safety of the rider, while the system remains “performance-oriented”, offering maximum acceleration in the specific conditions of use. The FLC, in particular, takes the wheelie under control instead of entirely preventing it, with the added benefit to improve performance and riding pleasure.

The new cornering ABS uses the MK100 Continental system, ensuring the best braking control even when cornering, and preventing low side crash. The 5.5” TFT panel, extremely complete and able to communicate with the MV Ride App, allows to set all the bike parameters directly from the smartphone; it also offers many exclusive features, such as the recording and sharing of route itinerary. Thanks to the mirroring function, it is possible to use the RS instrumentation with turn-by-turn navigation. Each function is easily accessible through the joystick positioned on the left block. Moreover, the TPMS tyre pressure monitoring sensor is available as an option.

 

A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
A 2022-model MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.

 

ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, MORE COMPLETE THAN EVER

State-of-the-art electronics of the new Brutale 1000 RS is the fruit of a relentless development activity. The new IMU detects the motorcycle position in space and in real time, providing the control units with truly reliable data.

Some specific changes to the set-up make it extremely enjoyable to ride, even along winding roads. With the new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS versatility meets ease of use. The adoption of mechanical suspensions, namely the Marzocchi fork and the Sachs single shock absorber, represents the optimal formula capable to cover a variety of use. The suspension adjustment range is wide and offers the rider the possibility to effectively customise the setting, according to his own taste and riding situation; ease of adjustment represents another strong point of the components selected for this model.

FRAME, MORE COMFORT AND EFFICIENCY

Radical. Compact. Extremely light. The MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS chassis is largely shared with the Brutale 1000 RR, and this consequently places this bike at the top of the hypernaked segment.

Some specific changes to the set-up make it extremely enjoyable to ride, even along winding roads. With the new MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RS versatility meets ease of use. The adoption of mechanical suspensions, namely the Marzocchi fork and the
Sachs single shock absorber, represents the optimal formula capable to cover a variety of use. The suspension adjustment range is wide and offers the rider the possibility to effectively customise the setting, according to his own taste and riding
situation; ease of adjustment represents another strong point of the components selected for this model.

THE MAIN NEW FEATURES OF THE BRUTALE 1000 RS MY 2022

• EURO 5 APPROVED LOW FRICTION ENGINE

• REDESIGNED EXHAUST

• NEW IMU INERTIAL PLATFORM

• ABS CONTINENTAL WITH CORNERING FUNCTION

• NEW FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

• NEW RIDER FOOTBOARD SUPPORTS

• REDESIGNED FOOTPEGS

• NEW SEAT

 

CHASSIS

• MARZOCCHI FRONT FORK AND SACHS REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH NEW SETTINGS TO IMPROVE RIDING PRECISION

• OHLINS ELECTRONIC STEERING DAMPER

• RAISED CLIP-ON HANDLEBARS TO IMPROVE RIDING ERGONOMICS

• NEW, MORE COMFORTABLE SINGLE RIDE SEAT WUTH DUAL DENSITY FOAM

• NEW REAR-VIEW MIRRORS TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY

• NEW REAR WHEEL

• NEW FORGED RIDERS FOOTPEG SUPPORTS

• NEW FORGED FOOTPEGS TO IMPROVE GRIP

ADVANTAGES:

COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY, FASTER AND SAFER

 

ENGINE

• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION

• TITANIUM CONNECTING RODS

• 16 RADIAL TITANIUM VALVES

• NEW CAM PROFILES TIMING TO OPTIMISE TORQUE CURVE

• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING

ADVANTAGES:

BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EURO5 REGULATIONS

 

ELECTRONICS

• NEW ABS MK100 CONTINENTAL MODULE WITH CORNERING FUNCTION FOR CONSTANT SAFETY EVEN IN CURVES

• NEW INERTIAL PLATFORM

• NEW COLOUR 5.5” TFT DASHBOARD

• MOBISAT TRACKER

• GPS AND BLUETOOTH

• MV RIDE APP

• NAVIGATOR INTEGRATED IN THE DASHBOARD

• FULL LED LIGHTING

• FRONT LIFT CONTROL

• LAUNCH CONTROL

• CRUISE CONTROL

• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR

ADVANTAGES:

A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE INTUITIVE AND SAFER

 

Damon Motors Takes $35M In Pre-Orders For Electric HyperSport

Damon Motors' new leadership team members: Chris Efstathiou (VP, supply chain), Mike Galbraith (CFO & senior VP, operations), and Broc TenHouten (CSO & board member). Photo courtesy Damon Motors.
Damon Motors' new leadership team members: Chris Efstathiou (VP, supply chain), Mike Galbraith (CFO & senior VP, operations), and Broc TenHouten (CSO & board member). Photo courtesy Damon Motors.

Damon Motors Hits $35M in Preorders and Expands Executive Team to Support Global Demand for HyperSport Motorcycle

Company adds Broc TenHouten (CSO & board member), Chris Efstathiou (VP, supply chain), and Mike Galbraith (CFO & senior VP, operations)

VANCOUVER, BC – September 8, 2021 – Damon Motors today announced the company hit a new $35M milestone in preorders for its flagship HyperSport, the world’s smartest, safest, fully electric motorcycle. The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with Broc TenHouten as chief strategy officer and board member, Chris Efstathiou as VP, supply chain, and Mike Galbraith as chief financial officer and senior VP, operations. The appointments come as the company moves into its next phase of global growth with ramped-up production and upcoming delivery of the critically acclaimed superbike.

“Our goal is an ambitious one: we are committed to building a crashless future,” said Jay Giraud, founder & CEO, Damon Motors. “The $35 million in preorders validates that the HyperSport is delivering safety that riders want in two-wheel transportation today. To meet this demand, we have bolstered our experienced world-class team with Broc, Chris and Mike to continue to grow the company and deliver the first HyperSports to the road.”

Broc TenHouten, Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member

Broc TenHouten is an experienced technical leader with a general management background in the commercialization of new technology vehicles. Broc was COO and chief engineer of Divergent 3D, developer of the 3D-printed 21C hybrid hypercar. Previously, he also led engineering and technology development at Wrightspeed, EnerSys Advanced Systems, and Coda. Broc began his career at General Motors, where he held various positions in safety, validation, and chassis design. In his role at Damon, Broc is leading the strategy and corporate development efforts to deliver the safest and cleanest motorcycles on the road.

“Damon is set to transform the motorcycle industry by building the safest and most technologically advanced motorcycle company,” said Broc TenHouten, chief strategy officer, Damon Motors. “I’m excited to be part of the team that’s changing the way the world views motorcycle safety and the place of electrification in simultaneously achieving next-level performance and environmental sustainability.”

Chris Efstathiou, VP, Supply Chain

Chris Efstathiou has built, scaled, and operated some of the most complex and leading supply chains at global technology companies. He started at Dell in 1990, playing a key role in the creation of the supply chain that transformed how people bought computers, and continued on as the head of Procurement and Supply Chains at Marconi, BlackBerry, Amazon Robotics, and Mattel. At Damon, Chris will develop global best-in-class supply chain capabilities for the company. His responsibilities range from realizing Damon’s battery technology IP to sourcing the supply of parts and components through a global network of ISO9000 and ISO/TS 16949 qualified suppliers.

“As Damon builds the world’s most advanced motorcycles, it is imperative to bridge traditional automotive and high-tech supply chains to bring the motorcycles to market,” said Chris Efsthathiou, VP, supply chain, Damon Motors. “I look forward to generating production efficiencies and ultimately reducing cost to our riders.”

Mike Galbraith, Chief Financial Officer, Senior VP, Operations

Mike Galbraith is a proven finance and operations executive with more than two decades of experience. He previously served as CFO at North and raised $200M from top-tier institutional and strategic investors, growing the company to a leader in all-day smart glasses with a successful exit to Google. Prior to North, Mike held SVP, finance and operations roles at BlackBerry, scaling from a few hundred employees to a $20B revenue global leader. As CFO and senior VP, operations at Damon, Mike will implement the business, financial & operating processes to manage the company through its growth phase and maturity.

“Since its launch of the HyperSport, Damon has been riding a wave of momentum, and is building toward becoming the next great Canadian company,” said Mike Galbraith, CFO & senior VP, operations, Damon Motors. “I am eager to unlock new markets and revenue, and aggressively scale the Damon business into a global mobility powerhouse.”

To see the Damon HyperSport in action, watch this video.

 

 

For more information on Damon Motors, visit www.damon.com.

 

About Damon Motors Inc.

Damon is unleashing the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters. With its HyperDrive™ proprietary electric powertrain, the company has developed the world’s safest, smartest, fully connected electric motorcycles employing sensor fusion, robotics and AI. Designed as a platform for worldwide line extension, Damon motorcycles will ship direct to customers on subscription plans to drive scale. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Damon is founded by serial entrepreneurs Jay Giraud and Dom Kwong. Learn more at damon.com and follow us on Instagram @damonmotorcycles.

American Flat Track: Titles On The Line At Sacramento Mile Doubleheader

Action from a previous Sacramento Mile. Photo courtesy AFT.
Action from a previous Sacramento Mile. Photo courtesy AFT.

Titles On the Line as Progressive AFT Arrives at Legendary Sacramento Mile

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 8, 2021) – The Progressive American Flat Track championship battles have kicked into high gear as the series powers into the Law Tigers Sacramento Mile I & II presented by Knauf Insulation at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, this Saturday, September 11, and Sunday, September 12.

That’s certainly the case in the Mission SuperTwins presented by S&S Cycle category where reigning Grand National Champion Briar Bauman (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) leads rival Jared Mees (No. 9 Indian Motorcycle/Progressive Insurance FTR750) by just 12 points in his quest to claim a third-consecutive crown.

Mees comes in hot following his double victory at the Springfield Mile. Even with Bauman twice finishing on the box, a repeat of those results this weekend would mean Mees would head into next month’s series finale with a one-point advantage.

The “Legendary Sacramento Mile” has historically favored the most experienced and accomplished pilots — riders with the tactical acumen to perfectly execute race-long and last-lap strategies. Mees fits that bill as evidenced by his triumphant outings in the most recent two Sacramento Miles. Another who does is “Mile Master” Bryan Smith (No. 4 Crosley/Howerton Motorsports Indian FTR750), the winner of seven straight Sacramento Miles from 2011-2017. And this year’s edition has additional significance for Smith (and the sport at large), as he will ride off into the sunset following this weekend’s doubleheader.

In fact, just four riders — Mees, Smith, Scott Parker, and Chris Carr — have stood atop the premier-class podium in the last 27 Sacramento Miles. And you have to go back 37 Sacramento Mile before you come across a winner with less than 20 career Mile victories to his name — and even then it’s the legendary Jay Springsteen, who ranks seventh all-time with 14 Miles wins.

While Bauman has just two Miles wins to date, he’s quickly establishing himself as an all-time great, and he has demonstrated the potential to eventually join the ranks of Mile maestros. This would be an ideal weekend for him to start adding to that résumé with so much on the line.

The loaded field has plenty of prospective spoilers, most notably the on-form Sammy Halbert (No. 69 Coolbeth-Nila Racing Indian FTR750) as well as the potent Mission Roof Systems trio of Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), Jarod Vanderkooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750), and Brandon Price (No. 92 Mission Roof Systems Indian FTR750).

AFT Singles

Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) rebounded from his most trying race weekend as a professional with his most successful weekend as a professional. The opening half of last weekend’s Springfield double-double saw him take a slim seven-point AFT Singles championship advantage over Max Whale (No. 18 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) heading into this weekend’s pivotal doubleheader.

Daniels and Whale figure to factor at the front yet again this weekend, as does third-ranked podium constant Morgen Mischler (No. 13 Mission Roof Systems KTM 450 SX-F).

But this could be a prime weekend for Shayna Texter-Bauman (No. 52 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 450 SX-FFE) to remind the world why she’s the winningest rider in AFT Singles history. Texter boasts an astonishing five career wins at the Sacramento Mile — more victories than any other AFT Singles rider has tallied at all Miles combined.

Texter-Bauman also happens to be the defending race winner thanks to a trademark ride in 2019 in which she edged Mikey Rush (No. 15 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) to the flag to conclude a race-long pack war that saw seven riders take the checkered flag within 0.884 seconds of victory.

AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines

While unpredictable title fights define the other classes, the Sacramento Mile will likely serve as a coronation for 2019 AFT Production Twins presented by Vance & Hines champion Cory Texter (No. 65 G&G Racing/Yamaha Racing Yamaha MT-07).

With 67 points in hand and just three races remaining, Texter only needs to finish 11th or better on Saturday to lock up the 2021 title regardless of what second-ranked Dan Bromley (No. 62 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) does from here on out.

Considering that Texter has won five times, been on the podium nine times, and finished no lower than seventh all season long, that seems quite doable. With plenty of margin for error, he’s unlikely to simply cruise to the crown, however, especially coming off a three consecutive non-podium finishes.

The usual suspects of Bromley, Ryan Varnes (No. 68 RVR/Rausch Fuel Kawasaki Ninja 650), Ben Lowe (No. 25 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R), and Chad Cose (No. 49 Voodoo Ranger/Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) are among the riders most likely to prevent Texter from brandishing a shiny new #1 plate atop the podium.

Another rider to keep an eye on is super-sub Jesse Janisch (No. 96 Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson XG750R), who has proven to be a revelation in AFT Production Twins action after previously making a name for himself primarily as a 450cc TT ace.

This weekend’s Legendary Sacramento Mile will live up to its billing on a number of fronts, including via a Legends Autograph Session including more than twenty of the sport’s greatest figures, including the likes of Scott Parker, Mert Lawwill, Jim Rice, David Aldana, and Jim Odom. Nichole Mees — racer, wife of Jared, co-promoter of the Lima Half-Mile, and future co-promoter of the Springfield Mile — will serve as the weekend’s Grand Marshal, while Tony Lindsay of Santana fame will sing the National Anthem on 9/11.

A range of ticket options for the weekend are available at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/15860/sacramento-mile including a Discount Weekend Doubleheader Package that starts at just $40. Also available are VIP/Turf Club seating that includes food and prizes in a private area.

The gates will open for fans on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. PT, with Opening Ceremonies scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET/4:45 p.m. PT ahead of the Main Event programs. On Sunday, the gates will open at 10:00 a.m. PT with Opening Ceremonies set for 5:20 p.m. ET/2:20 p.m. PT. Live coverage of the entire weekend’s racing activities will be available on any device for only $1.99 a month via TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold.

The Law Tigers Sacramento Mile I & II presented by Knauf Insulation will premiere back-to-back on NBCSN on Sunday, September 26, starting at 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT, including exclusive features and cutting-edge aerial drone and onboard footage.

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