Mountain Motorsports Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching

David Swarts

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November 17, 2021

Mountain Motorsports Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching

Mountain Motorsports Continues Partnership with USMCA

Temecula, California – As we close out 2021, Mountain Motorsports, LLC is already making plans to continue on as a Dealer Partner with the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association and MotorcycleCoaching.org in 2022.

The relationship between the USMCA and Mountain Motorsports has been imperative to the growth of connecting riders on the dealer, grassroots level to certified coaches. Mountain Motorsports has marketing materials set up in all 9 of their locations.

“We are thrilled to have Mountain Motorsports sign on for a second year,” stated USMCA Executive Director, Lindsey Scheltema. “Having such large support on the grassroots level this has proven to be extremely beneficial. We appreciate Mountain Motorsports commitment to creating lifelong motorcyclists through getting connected with certified coaches and look forward to another year of partnership.”

“Mountain Motorsports is proud to renew our partnership with an organization who values lifelong riders and growing the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing the continued growth of the USMCA this upcoming year” said Robert Ross, Vice President of Mountain Motorsports.

About Mountain Motorsports, LLC

Mountain Motorsports is a company built around one simple principle: Greatly Exceed Expectations.

At our core, we are a deeply passionate and competitive team of people. Mountain Motorsports began as, and remains to this day, a family owned and operated business. Our company was founded in 1999 by lifelong friends Ryan Hardwick and Justin Price. Our first location opened as a single-line Honda dealership in Sevierville, TN and has since grown into one of the largest powersport dealership groups in the nation. We currently own and operate nine dealerships, two are in East Tennessee, two in Alabama and five surrounding Atlanta, Georgia.

At Mountain Motorsports, we continuously strive to be leaders in our industry. We do this through building long lasting relationships with our customers, by thoroughly training and serving our team members and by being the powersports sales, service, and special event center of our communities. We believe in reinvesting in our people, communities, and dealerships.

Mountain Motorsports employs a team of over 200 amazing and driven people and represents 12 of the world’s leading brands of motorcycles, ATV’s, utility vehicles and personal watercraft.

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org.

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

Dyno Testing: Chasing Missing Power, In The November Issue

Trudy Ulrich

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November 17, 2021

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Dyno Testing: Chasing Missing Power, In The November Issue

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:

How much power does the most recent Ducati Streetfighter make? The answer depends on what gear you’re in. The question arose when Roadracing World tested a kitted 2021 Ducati Streetfighter, which felt as fast as anything on the street and on the track, but on the dyno barely managed to clear 156 bhp at the rear wheel.

For a machine that Ducati said put out 205 bhp at the crank, one that was fitted with a titanium race exhaust and mapped for the new pipe, it was a mystery…

—Chasing Missing Horsepower In The Electronic Age, by Michael Gougis

Rev limits, rider aids, power maps, gear-limited output curves, encrypted chips—as motorcycles get more and more sophisticated, testing them on the dyno has become more challenging. For example, simply switching from fourth to fifth gear on the newest Ducati Streetfighter boosts power a cool 25 bhp at the top end! Take a look at dyno testing in the electronic age in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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MotoGP: Ducati Reviews Its Successful 2021 Season

David Swarts

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November 17, 2021

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MotoGP: Ducati Reviews Its Successful 2021 Season

MotoGP 2021. A fantastic season for Ducati in numbers

Last Sunday, at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo of Cheste, near Valencia (Spain), a MotoGP season destined to remain in Ducati’s history ended. In 2021, The Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer has indeed achieved the following significant results:

– 2021 was the best year ever for Ducati in terms of podium finishes in MotoGP. The Borgo Panigale-based factory scored 24 podiums with five different riders: Pecco Bagnaia, Jack Miller, Jorge Martín, Johann Zarco and Enea Bastianini. It is a record for Ducati, which has 2019 as its second-best year with 17 podiums.

Francesco Bagnaia (63). Photo courtesy Ducati.

– With seven victories in MotoGP in 2021, Ducati is the manufacturer that achieved the most successes this year. Eleven is the record of wins obtained by the Italian manufacturer in a single season and dates back to 2007.

– For the first time since its MotoGP debut in 2003, Ducati placed three of its bikes on the podium in a single Grand Prix. This happened in the final round of the 2021 season; the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana won by Pecco Bagnaia ahead of Jorge Martín and Jack Miller.

– Ducati won the Constructors’ Title for the second consecutive year and the third in its MotoGP history. Five riders contributed to the title win with 357 total points: Pecco Bagnaia (167 points), Jack Miller (63 points), Johann Zarco (86 points), Jorge Martín (25 points) and Enea Bastianini (16 points).

– The Ducati Lenovo Team won the MotoGP Teams’ World Title with 433 points. It is the second World Title won by Ducati’s factory team. The first came in 2007 when Ducati also won its first Constructors’ World Title, and Casey Stoner became World Champion.

Johann Zarco (5). Photo courtesy Pramac Racing.

– For the first time in Ducati’s MotoGP history, the front row of the grid at the Grand Prix of Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna was occupied by three Ducati bikes. Bagnaia took pole position in qualifying ahead of teammate Jack Miller and fellow Ducati rider Luca Marini. The same thing happened in the last Grand Prix of the season where Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing Team) started from pole position, ahead of Bagnaia and Miller.

– In every Grand Prix held in the 2021 season, at least one Ducati has started from the front row of the grid. Of the 54 front row positions available in the 18 Grands Prix contested, the Italian manufacturer has obtained 30. It means that Ducati bikes have occupied 55% of the front rows this season.

Jorge Martin (89). Photo courtesy Pramac Racing.

– The Ducati Lenovo Team riders have started from the front row of the grid, from the first two positions, on three occasions this year: at the San Marino GP, the Emilia Romagna GP and the Algarve GP.

– In 8 out of the 18 races held this season, at least 2 Ducati riders have finished on the podium.

– In only 4 of the 18 races held this season, no Ducati rider has stepped on the podium. In 17 of the 18 races held this year, at least one Ducati has finished in the top four positions. Only at the Sachsenring, the best Ducati rider was Bagnaia, who finished fifth.

– For the first time in Ducati’s MotoGP history, a Ducati rider from an independent team took victory; Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing Team), winner of the Styrian GP.

– Jorge Martín (Pramac Racing Team) took his first pole position in the second Grand Prix of the 2021 season, in his debut year in MotoGP. At the same Grand Prix, the Spaniard also scored his first podium finish. Thanks to these successes, Jorge was awarded as 2021 Best MotoGP Rookie.

Enea Bastianini (23). Photo courtesy Esponsorama Racing.

– Martín’s teammate Johann Zarco won the 2021 Best Independent Rider title.

– The Ducati factory-supported team Pramac Racing won the 2021 MotoGP Best Independent Team title.

– Ducati Lenovo Team riders Pecco Bagnaia and Jack Miller achieved their best-ever finish in the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. With 252 points, Bagnaia ended the season as runner-up, 26 points behind title winner Fabio Quartararo. On the other hand, Miller finished the championship in fourth place with 181 points, 97 points behind the leader.

– With four wins in total, at Aragón, Misano, Portimão and Valencia, Bagnaia became the fourth Ducati rider to score the most wins in MotoGP with the Desmosedici GP.

Tomorrow and Friday 19th November, at the Circuit de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, Ducati teams and riders will be back on track to face the first two days of winter testing in preparation for the 2022 MotoGP season.

Luca Marini (10). Photo courtesy Sky Racing Team VR46.

2022 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Schedule Released

David Swarts

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November 17, 2021

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2022 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Schedule Released

Sensational season 16 for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

While ex-Rookies finished the 2021 Grand Prix season with victories and the Moto3 World Championship for Pedro Acosta, the next generation are already looking to 2022 and the chance to chase their dreams.

After 15 years and 182 thrilling races another superb calendar has been set out. The season again starts in Portugal with both the preseason test and the first races in Portimão. It then covers another six wonderful Grand Prix venues including timeless classics like Mugello in Italy as well as the brand new KymiRing in Finland.

The last two races will be the now traditional finale at Motorland Aragón in Spain.

2022 Provisional Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Calendar

April 11-13 – Preseason Test Portimão, Portugal

April 23-24 – Races 1/2 Portimão, Portugal

April 30-May 1 – Races 3/4 Jerez, Spain

May 28-29 – Races 5/6 Mugello, Italy

June 18-19 – Races 7/8 Sachsenring, Germany

July 9-10 – Races 9/10 KymiRing, Finland

August 20-21 – Races 11/12 Spielberg, Austria

September 17-18 – Races 13/14 Aragón, Spain

Provisional Entry List

2 Amaury Mizera FRA

5 Tatchakorn Buasri THA

8 Eddie O‘Shea GBR

9 Freddie Heinrich GER

10 Guillermo Moreno MEX

11 Ruché Moodley RSA

12 Jacob Roulstone AUS

14 Cormac Buchanan NZL

18 Angel Piqueras ESP

21 Demis Mihaila ITA

27 Rico Salmela FIN

28 Máximo Quiles ESP

29 Harrison Voight AUS

42 Soma Görbe HUN

48 Gabin Planques FRA

55 Alex Venturini ITA

58 Luca Lunetta ITA

59 Jakub Gurecký CZE

67 Casey O’Gorman GBR

69 Marcos Ruda ESP

77 Filippo Farioli ITA

78 Jakob Rosenthaler AUT

81 Lorenz Luciano BEL

93 Fadillah Aditama INA

95 Collin Veijer NED

99 Jose Rueda ESP

World Superbike: Sykes Returning To Action In Indonesia

David Swarts

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November 17, 2021

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World Superbike: Sykes Returning To Action In Indonesia

Mandalika debut for finale: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the final races of the year in Indonesia.

Season finale of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship at the new Mandalika International Street Circuit.

Tom Sykes returns to the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team for the finale.

Marc Bongers: “We know how enthusiastic the fans in Indonesia are and how passionate they are about motorcycles and our sport”.

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team will be breaking new ground in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) once again at the 2021 season finale. The final races of the year will be held at the new Mandalika International Street Circuit on the Indonesian island of Lombok, a popular holiday destination. The team will field their regular line-up of Tom Sykes (GBR) and Michael van der Mark (NED) once again at the finale. Sykes returns from injury to resume his place in the saddle of the BMW M 1000 RR.

The Superbike World Championship has been held in Indonesia previously between 1994 and 1997. The Sentul International Circuit was the venue in those days. The Mandalika International Street Circuit is a street circuit in the Mandalika resort area of the Lombok island; it is 4.310-kilometres long, with 17 turns. When no races are being held, the track is used as a public road. The paddock and the stands are only set up temporarily for race events.

Quotes ahead of the Mandalika races.

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “We’re really looking forward to the races in Indonesia and to lining up on the brand-new Mandalika International Street Circuit. It’s a little bit unusual to be racing at a track where the characteristics are totally unknown but we’re not alone; the whole paddock is in the same position. What we do know is how enthusiastic the fans in Indonesia are and how passionate they are about motorcycles and our sport so we’re guaranteed a great atmosphere for the final. We’re delighted that Tom is back and will do our best to ensure he has a successful final race weekend with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. We’re aiming to finish the 2021 season with more strong results for Tom and Mickey.”

Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: “We are pleased to be here in Indonesia and looking forward to see the Mandalika circuit. From everything we have seen from the drone shots and photographs, it looks like an exciting international circuit with a lot of variety and we are looking forward to that. It is brand new for everybody, obviously. Also, we welcome Tom back to the team. It’s a pretty long time since he got injured in Catalunya so we are delighted that Tom can come back and finish the season with the team. The weather forecast, typically in this part of the world, is very changeable. It’s very hot and humid but with a very high chance of rain every day. So we will prepare for every eventuality. Overall, we are looking forward to the season finale and hope we can make it great final races of the season.”

Tom Sykes, BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: “I’m very much looking forward to getting back on my BMW M 1000 RR. It has been a long time since I last raced and obviously we have a little bit of work to do to catch up. But having said that, I have to say that the excitement of going to a totally new venue is quite something, not only because Indonesia is a great part of the world. Everybody looks to be doing an incredible job on the new circuit of Mandalika. What a unique venue – to say the least. On top of that, it is located on a beautiful island so I am really looking forward to it. It is new for everybody and I have to say that it is going to be a little bit of a way to finish the season, but that’s another story. In general, it’s a great place to finish the season, and hopefully we can finish it with some strong results to end 2021.”

Michael van der Mark, BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team: “It’s fantastic to go to Indonesia. It’s nice to have a new circuit on the calendar, especially in Asia. I love to go there. It’s also incredible that it’s the last round of the season already. I cannot wait to try the Mandalika circuit because it looks really nice from what I have seen. Getting to know a new track is not too difficult; it comes with doing the laps. I think that it will be a great season finale. We had some strong weekends this year and obviously that’s the same way we want to finish the season.”

World Superbike: Rea Says “I Feel All The Pressure Is Off”

David Swarts

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November 16, 2021

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World Superbike: Rea Says “I Feel All The Pressure Is Off”

Intense Championship Finale Approaches

The 13th and final round of the thrilling 2021 WorldSBK championship will take place at the all-new venue of Mandalika in Indonesia this coming weekend, with Jonathan Rea ready to fight hard in defence of his championship crown. Rea’s KRT team-mate Alex Lowes is out to finish his season on strong form at what will be the inaugural race weekend at the Indonesian circuit, located on the Island of Lombok.

After a closely contested and exciting season in WorldSBK racing Jonathan Rea has recorded 28 podium finishes, including 11 race wins, and is currently second in the championship standings, with only the Indonesian finale left to run.

Having won the six previous WorldSBK championships with Kawasaki Rea now faces the toughest battle of his career to keep the number one plate on his Ninja ZX-10RR for another year. The season has seen the pendulum of fortune swing from Rea to championship leader Toprak Razgatlioglu and back again – hence few expect anything less than late dramas and unpredictable happenings to round off a year like 2021.

Whatever the final outcome of the championship fight it has been widely declared a classic season already, with Rea still having three individual races to try and peg back the lead of Razgatlioglu.

After a tough season due to injury Alex Lowes has undergone recent surgery to speed up his recovery before the final round. With early season shoulder issues to deal with, and then his mid-season hand injury, Lowes has recorded five podiums finishes – even though he has not been able to ride in all of the races.

He aims to finish the season strongly by securing more podium finishes for himself, his KRT squad and Kawasaki.

More than a month after the previous round in Argentina the current season finishes with what is something of a new era for WorldSBK – despite the complications of the ongoing global pandemic.

In between race meetings the fully modern and safety-conscious circuit design will revert to being part of the local road network, making it unique in modern World Championship motorcycle racing.

At 4.310km long Mandalika’s asphalt surface has just recently been completed. An inauguration ceremony has taken place ahead of what will be its first race weekend of any kind, between 19-21 November.

As usual in 2021 here will be three races for the WorldSBK riders to take part in, as WorldSBK returns to Indonesia for the first time since 1997.

Saturday’s Race One is scheduled to take place at 15.00 local time in Lombok. The ten-lap Tissot-Superpole Race will take place at 11.00 local on Sunday 21 November and Race Two at 15.00.

Jonathan Rea, stated: “After a few weeks at home preparing, I’m very excited to go to Mandalika and get the last round of the championship underway. I’m curious to see the circuit for the first time. First impressions from images I’ve found of it are great. It looks like a circuit that will suit the strengths of our ZX10-RR. We will work hard on Friday to learn the circuit and fine tune our settings. We will arrive there 30 points behind in the championship battle but we will fight to the end. I feel all the pressure is off now; I can ride free with nothing to lose and the target is clear. With three points scoring opportunities lying ahead I will give 100% to get the maximum possible.”

Alex Lowes, stated: “It’s the final race of 2021 and it’s been a frustrating year for me. I’m sure my speed with the ZX-10RR has definitely improved but I haven’t been 100% fit at all this season. We made the decision after Argentina to have some surgery, considering the long break we’ve had in the race action. Now the target is to be in better condition and finish the year strongly as we are already building for 2022. Mandalika is a brand new circuit and Indonesia is a country where the fans have a great passion for two wheels. Both of these reasons are why I’m so happy to be going there and I’m excited to get started. It would be great to finish the season on that podium.”

Isaac Vinales (Orelac Racing VerdNatura Kawasaki) is currently 19th in the WorldSBK rankings as the end of his rookie season approaches. Tito Rabat (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) will once again stand-in for the injured Lucas Mahias.

Loris Cresson (TPR Outdo Kawasaki) will not be racing at the final round as he continues to recover from an injury sustained at the Portuguese race weekend in October. Teenager Oliver Konig will make his WorldSBK debut at the final round of the 2021 season. Oliver has raced in the WorldSSP300 class this season, scoring a podium at the Most Round in August.

2021 KRT Rider WorldSBK Statistics

Jonathan Rea: World Champion 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020

2021: Races 35, Wins 11, Podiums 28, Superpoles 8

Career Race Wins: 110 (95 for Kawasaki)

Career Podiums: 213 (171 for Kawasaki)

Career Poles: 35 (31 for Kawasaki)

Alex Lowes:

2021: Races: 30, Wins 0, Podiums 5, Superpoles 0

Career Race Wins: 2 (1 for Kawasaki)

Career Podiums: 29 (9 for Kawasaki)

Career Poles: 1 (0 for Kawasaki)

8 x Riders’ Championships (Scott Russell 1993, Tom Sykes 2013, Rea 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020), 1 x EVO Riders’ Championship (David Salom 2014)

6 x Manufacturers’ Championships (Ninja ZX-10R 2015 & 2016, Ninja ZX-10RR 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020)

5 x Teams’ Championships (KRT/Provec Racing 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019)

Kawasaki FIM Superbike World Championship Statistics

Total Kawasaki Race Wins: 169 – second overall

Total Kawasaki Podiums: 487 – second overall

Total Kawasaki Poles: 100 – second overall

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World Superbike: Razgatlioglu Says He Will “Fight Race By Race”

David Swarts

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November 16, 2021

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World Superbike: Razgatlioglu Says He Will “Fight Race By Race”

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Heads to Lombok for WorldSBK Title Showdown

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli head to Indonesia for the final round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship at all-new Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok this week, where three WorldSBK Championship titles will be decided over 19-21 November.

Razgatlıoğlu holds a 30-point lead in a titanic fight for the Riders’ Championship that has seen some of the best racing in WorldSBK’s 33-year history; Yamaha will challenge for its first Manufacturers’ Championship since 2007 (holding a 16-point lead) and Crescent Racing-run Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK will work towards clinching its first ever Teams’ Championship (from a current 58-point lead).

It’s likely that the battle for the “triple crown” between the main protagonists Razgatlıoğlu, Rea, Kawasaki, Ducati and Yamaha will go to the final race of the season on Sunday afternoon – with a maximum of 62 points up for grabs across the two full-length feature races and 10-lap Superpole Race.

Teammate and 25-year-old Italian rider Locatelli has already been awarded “Rookie of the Year” with his outstanding run of performance over the course of the 2021 season so far including an impressive run of top-five consistency and four podiums. For “Loka” the next goal is to close the eight-point gap to fourth place in the Riders’ Championship and help Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK finish on top.

With a new 4.310km circuit to learn in Mandalika, it’s game on for the championship contenders as they aim to hit the ground running in Free Practice 1 on Friday morning at 11:00 (UTC+8) for the first of two 45-minute practice sessions on Friday. All eyes will be on both FP1 and FP2 (15:00) to see how the competition is shaping up ahead of the final points-paying races, set to decide the overall winners of 2021.

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu

“I am happy to be in Indonesia now, it is always interesting to come to a new track. Already I see some photos and videos of the layout and it looks fun to ride. It has been a great season with many big fights, many victories. Now we have three more chances to fight again for the win, and we will work in every session to find the best set-up for the races and always improve. This is my only idea, try to win and enjoy the races. After we will see the final result, but my focus will stay the same – to fight race by race!”

Andrea Locatelli

“Fortunately, it’s time to go back on track after waiting one month from Argentina! Now we have the last chance, the last round, and I’m so happy to try and conclude the season in the best way possible. For sure, it is important to learn the new track immediately and try to push the bike on the limit to finish with more positive results. It’s not easy, as I’ve said before it’s my first year, and every time when I come back to the bike after a big gap I need to spend a bit of time to return the “feeling” so it’s important to get this feeling immediately to try to push. It’s another important weekend for us and also the team, but we are ready to fight and try to close the season well!”

XcelerateTV Streaming Service Devoted To Powersports Launched

David Swarts

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November 16, 2021

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XcelerateTV Streaming Service Devoted To Powersports Launched

One Passion, Our Community.

Veteran powersports media executives launch XcelerateTV, the first and only On-Demand network devoted to motorcycle and powersport enthusiasts.

Marietta, GA: Xcelerate Media Group announces XcelerateTV, the first-of-its kind Streaming Video on Demand Network focused exclusively on powersports. Leveraging the shift in media consumption away from traditional broadcast and the loss of powersports media channels, XcelerateTV will be distributed globally on digital platforms, serving motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide.

Founded by enthusiasts with more than 100 collective years of experience in motorsports television broadcasting, lifestyle programs, filmmaking, marketing and advertising, XcelerateTV is the authoritative source of world-class powersports programming.

Available on all major streaming services, the XcelerateTV app will provide exclusive content, including original series, hundreds of hours of unique historic content and coverage of AMA racing events.

In addition, subscribers will have access to product reviews, instructional shows from Fastrack Academy, documentaries about iconic bikes and innovators such as Dan Gurney and the return of popular shows including Cafe Racer and What’s in the Barn. Seven-time national dirt-track champion Chris Carr will host Flat Track Fridays and provide a retrospective look at the heroes of flat track racing in some of the most exciting and dangerous races of their careers.

XcelerateTV gives subscribers inside access that engages and entertains in a way unmatched by incumbent media outlets—thanks in part to our archives of original footage dating back 40 years, and extensive experience operating successful media companies with high-quality content and production portfolios.

Chet Burks, President, XcelerateTV, has produced a wide variety of award-winning sports programming for multiple networks, including CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN, Velocity, and others. His company is responsible for introducing a variety of motorcycle racing and related lifestyle programming to audiences worldwide.

“We’ve dipped into our unique archives to make all-new shows, including historic race wins narrated by the guys who made history,” says Burks. “Of course, we’ll also have a ton of original programming that touches all segments of current motorcycle culture. I’ve brought a team of professionals on board, and together we will chase my goal of feeding your riding passion through XcelerateTV.”

XcelerateTV is an official American Motorcycle Association (AMA) Member Benefit Partner, which means AMA members get discounts on XcelerateTV.

In addition to new monthly content, we will also be giving away limited-edition collectibles on a completely random basis to our subscribers.

2022 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Entry Lists Released

David Swarts

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November 16, 2021

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2022 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Entry Lists Released

Editorial Notes: Use the scroll and zoom tools in the bottom left corner of the PDF viewer to see all of the entry lists.

MotoAmerica Supersport Champion Sean Dylan Kelly is listed as running #4 in Moto2 as his traditional #40 is already taken by Aron Canet.

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KTM Adds Semi-Active Suspension To New 1290 Super Duke R EVO

David Swarts

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November 16, 2021

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KTM Adds Semi-Active Suspension To New 1290 Super Duke R EVO

2022 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO – THE BEAST, EVOLVED – JOINS THE DUKE RANGE

November 16, 2021

MURRIETA, Calif. – The ever-popular KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R roars into 2022 with a new brace of colorways and second generation WP APEX Semi-Active Technology (SAT) suspension along for the ride, delivering a new EVO derivative – THE BEAST, EVOLVED.

KTM’s flagship street motorcycle underwent its most radical re-invention in 2020, boasting a number of tweaks and engineering improvements. The 2020 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R underwent dramatic weight savings with a reworked LC8 engine, and the electronics package was also updated, making THE BEAST one of the most technologically advanced naked motorcycles in the segment.

A 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO at rest. Photo by Kiska, courtesy KTM.

For model year 2022, KTM has launched a new incarnation of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R that delivers exactly what riders asked for. Dubbed the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO and drawing on the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R’s already legendary status among riders, the EVO brings more tech to the fore, adding new WP APEX semi-active suspension from WP.

This electronically enhanced BEAST takes the halo model to new levels of capability and adaptability as the leader in the 2022 DUKE range, which includes the return of the playful KTM 200 DUKE, the class-defining KTM 390 DUKE and the sharpest street weapon, the KTM 890 DUKE.

With new Semi-Active Technology (SAT), the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO retains its class-leading hyper-naked ferocity but gains an even wider range of usability. This allows THE BEAST to go from a comfortable rocket on poor road surfaces to a hardened track-ready apex-splitting weapon with the simple click of a switch.

The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO comes with WP APEX Semi-Active Technology (SAT) forks. Photo by Philip Platzer, courtesy KTM.

Three different damping modes – COMFORT, STREET and SPORT – are available as standard.

In addition, the spring preload of the rear suspension can be set via the TFT menu, ranging up to 20 mm in 10 steps, depending on the requirements of the rider. In this case, the adjustability setting ranges from 0% to 100%, in 10% (or 2 mm) increments.

In addition to the standard suspension settings, the optional SUSPENSION PRO package offers three more damping modes, namely TRACK, ADVANCED and AUTO.

TRACK provides the stiffest available setting developed internally by KTM test riders to provide the ideal setting for track days and specifically for faster race tracks where you need additional support under hard braking.

ADVANCED allows the rider to select the level of damping for the fork and shock on a scale from 1 to 8. This suits more technical riders who are looking for the smallest marginal gains and want to fine-tune and tailor their suspension settings for their riding styles.

AUTO is the most intelligent of the trio and is capable of detecting different riding styles and automatically adapting the suspension damping, being softer and more comfortable when cruising through the city, and harder and more focused when riding aggressively on a fast mountain pass. This auto adjustment between modes happens almost instantly without any interference in the ride.

The 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO comes with a WP APEX Semi-Active Technology (SAT) rear shock. Photo by Philip Platzer, courtesy KTM.

SUSPENSION PRO also offers three automatic preload auto-leveling settings – LOW, STANDARD and HIGH. In this instance, the suspension is able to adjust the preload automatically in accordance with the weight of the rider and recreate three defined geometries:

AUTO-STANDARD: neutral and balanced geometry.

AUTO-LOW: relaxed, less aggressive, more comfortable geometry, with a lower seat height.

AUTO-HIGH: aggressive, agile track attack geometry, with a more loaded front end.
Another optional feature on SUSPENSION PRO is an anti-diving setting that keeps the front-end high under hard braking. As with most electronic functions, it can of course be switched off if desired.

The KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO continues to feature the RAIN, STREET, SPORT and optional TRACK and PERFORMANCE ride modes, affording riders improved feedback about what the engine is doing, with less intrusive traction control and anti-wheelie mitigation.

Selecting any of the above settings can be performed on the fly.

Throttle response is given a further boost with the addition of a new quick-turn throttle twist grip, reduced by seven degrees to 65 degrees. KTM R&D developed this solution not only to offer a faster and more responsive throttle, but also to reduce the rider wrist angle as well as elbow drop at full throttle.

In terms of looks, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO retains an aggressive street presence but introduces two new colorways. A familiar blue and orange livery is flanked by an all-new silver and orange, which complement the aggressive and hard-hitting appeal of the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO. The signature KTM orange frame – reserved only for KTM ‘R’ models – along with hot orange wheels, give a visible warning to competitors: this BEAST is ready to attack.

A 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO in action. Photo by Philip Platzer, courtesy KTM.

A full range of specially created KTM PowerParts has been developed to personalize and further intensify your ride. A dedicated range of KTM PowerWear ensures the rider can give everything they’ve got and boosts their READY TO RACE performance.

The 2022 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R EVO will arrive on authorized KTM dealer floors alongside the rest of the DUKE family from this winter onward. Also look for the returning 2022 KTM 690 SMC R supermoto machine to arrive at dealerships this December. For more information, visit ktm.com.

Mountain Motorsports Continuing Support Of USMCA Coaching

November 17, 2021

USMCA Executive Director Lindsey Scheltema (far left) with Mountain Motorsports personnel and rider coaches from the Georgia area. Photo courtesy USMCA.

Mountain Motorsports Continues Partnership with USMCA

Temecula, California – As we close out 2021, Mountain Motorsports, LLC is already making plans to continue on as a Dealer Partner with the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association and MotorcycleCoaching.org in 2022.

The relationship between the USMCA and Mountain Motorsports has been imperative to the growth of connecting riders on the dealer, grassroots level to certified coaches. Mountain Motorsports has marketing materials set up in all 9 of their locations.

“We are thrilled to have Mountain Motorsports sign on for a second year,” stated USMCA Executive Director, Lindsey Scheltema. “Having such large support on the grassroots level this has proven to be extremely beneficial. We appreciate Mountain Motorsports commitment to creating lifelong motorcyclists through getting connected with certified coaches and look forward to another year of partnership.”

“Mountain Motorsports is proud to renew our partnership with an organization who values lifelong riders and growing the future of our industry. We look forward to seeing the continued growth of the USMCA this upcoming year” said Robert Ross, Vice President of Mountain Motorsports.

About Mountain Motorsports, LLC

Mountain Motorsports is a company built around one simple principle: Greatly Exceed Expectations.

At our core, we are a deeply passionate and competitive team of people. Mountain Motorsports began as, and remains to this day, a family owned and operated business. Our company was founded in 1999 by lifelong friends Ryan Hardwick and Justin Price. Our first location opened as a single-line Honda dealership in Sevierville, TN and has since grown into one of the largest powersport dealership groups in the nation. We currently own and operate nine dealerships, two are in East Tennessee, two in Alabama and five surrounding Atlanta, Georgia.

At Mountain Motorsports, we continuously strive to be leaders in our industry. We do this through building long lasting relationships with our customers, by thoroughly training and serving our team members and by being the powersports sales, service, and special event center of our communities. We believe in reinvesting in our people, communities, and dealerships.

Mountain Motorsports employs a team of over 200 amazing and driven people and represents 12 of the world’s leading brands of motorcycles, ATV’s, utility vehicles and personal watercraft.

About the U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA)

USMCA is an association where riders and parents can connect to motorcycle coaches they can trust through the network, www.MotorcycleCoaching.org.

All USMCA Certified Coaches are required to adhere to a code of conduct, pass a background check and hold certifications in abuse prevention, CPR/First Aid, concussion protocol, heat illness & cardiac arrest training.

For more information on the USMCA or become a USMCA Certified Coach, visit www.USMCA.org.

Dyno Testing: Chasing Missing Power, In The November Issue

November 17, 2021

Racing Editor Chris Ulrich hustled a Ducati Streetfighter V4 around Chuckwalla Valley Raceway earlier in the year, commenting specifically on how strong the bike felt in fifth gear. Prescient. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Featured In the November 2021 issue of Roadracing World:

How much power does the most recent Ducati Streetfighter make? The answer depends on what gear you’re in. The question arose when Roadracing World tested a kitted 2021 Ducati Streetfighter, which felt as fast as anything on the street and on the track, but on the dyno barely managed to clear 156 bhp at the rear wheel.

For a machine that Ducati said put out 205 bhp at the crank, one that was fitted with a titanium race exhaust and mapped for the new pipe, it was a mystery…

—Chasing Missing Horsepower In The Electronic Age, by Michael Gougis

Rev limits, rider aids, power maps, gear-limited output curves, encrypted chips—as motorcycles get more and more sophisticated, testing them on the dyno has become more challenging. For example, simply switching from fourth to fifth gear on the newest Ducati Streetfighter boosts power a cool 25 bhp at the top end! Take a look at dyno testing in the electronic age in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

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MotoGP: Ducati Reviews Its Successful 2021 Season

November 17, 2021

Ducati swept the MotoGP podium at the 2021 season finale at Valencia with Francesco Bagnaia (center) winning, Jorge Martin (left) taking the runner-up spot, and Jack Miller (right) placing third. Photo courtesy Dorna.