After testing positive for Covid-19 at the FIM Superbike World Championship pre-season test in Barcelona, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is continuing to serve his quarantine period in Barcelona, but remains asymptomatic and in good spirits.
Last Thursday, Razgatlıoğlu was withdrawn from the Barcelona WorldSBK test and placed in isolation by the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team following a positive pre-travel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The rest of the team was also tested at the same time and have since had further PCR tests, all of which have come back negative.
On Saturday, the 24-year-old will have another PCR test, with the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team hoping he will be able to join them at the upcoming Aragon test (12/13 April).
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu
“The good news is that I feel good! Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for their kind messages, also the team and Handan Kilnc for making sure I’m as comfortable as possible. Obviously it’s been very boring here, but I’m also happy to have a nice place to live in, while I wait for a negative test result. I’m hoping that I’ll get a chance to join the team for the first Aragon test, but we will see what the situation is after Saturday.”
Paul Denning – Team Principal
“Toprak is isolating in a nice apartment in Barcelona and feels completely fine, with no Covid symptoms. We have been in touch every day, he looks well and is keeping a good attitude, despite a little boredom! We have to thank our local friend Handan Kilnc for arranging the apartment and taking such good care. Toprak will have another PCR test on Saturday – based on the result of this PCR test and a general medical test, we will then take a decision regarding the planned Aragon test next week.”
American Super Ticket Gets You MotoAmerica Road Racing And Progressive American Flat Track In Georgia In One Weekend
Special Ticket Package For Road Atlanta And Atlanta Motor Speedway Showcases Two Exciting Forms Of Motorcycle Racing
IRVINE, CA (April 7, 2021) – If you like motorcycle racing, you might not want to be anywhere but Georgia the weekend of April 30-May 1. That’s when MotoAmerica and American Flat Track will combine forces, offering fans the opportunity to attend both the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and the third round of Progressive American Flat Track – the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT – at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a discounted rate.
Fans who purchase an American Super Ticket for $99 will have access to both the Saturday night (May 1) Progressive AFT Yamaha Atlanta Super TT and the two-day (May 1-2) MotoAmerica opener.
The American Super Ticket gets you the following:
· Progressive American Flat Track Tier 2 Premier General Admission Ticket (Saturday Only)
· Premier Parking with Progressive American Flat Track at Atlanta Motor Speedway
· Gates open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 1.
· Two-Day General Admission for MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta (Saturday-Sunday)
· Premier Parking with MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta
“Since I started my career racing flat track, I always watch and follow the series closely,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “With our series opener at Road Atlanta taking place on the same weekend as the AFT event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it seems only natural that we should make both available to our fans at a special rate. Watching MotoAmerica Superbikes on Saturday and Sunday with an American Flat Track TT on Saturday night sounds like a pretty good racing weekend to me.”
“We are very excited to have Atlanta star as the destination for pro motorcycle racing during the first weekend of May,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive AFT. “The spectacle of seeing Superbikes on Saturday, catching the debut of the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway that evening, and then Superbikes again on Sunday – all on one ticket – is a rare opportunity for race fans to savor. It’s great to be able to partner with MotoAmerica for this promotion.”
2021 MotoAmerica Series Schedule
April 30-May 2 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia
May 21-23 Virginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia
June 11-13 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
June 25-27 Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, Washington
July 9-11 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, California
July 30-August 1 Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, Minnesota
August 13-15 Pitt Race Wampum, Pennsylvania
September 10-12 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, New Jersey
September 17-19 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, Alabama
For the complete 2021 MotoAmerica Series schedule, click HERE
To purchase tickets to any of the 2021 series rounds, click HERE
For information on how to watch the MotoAmerica Series, click HERE
More, from a press release issued by American Flat Track:
New American Super Ticket to Include Progressive American Flat Track and MotoAmerica on May 1st Weekend in Atlanta
Special ticket package admits fans to both Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motor Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 7, 2021) – Two of America’s most iconic motorcycle racing series – Progressive American Flat Track and MotoAmerica – have joined forces to offer the ultimate two-wheeled fan experience. The American Super Ticket will offer fans access to the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and the third round of Progressive American Flat Track – the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT – at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a discounted rate.
For a discounted rate of only $99, American Super Ticket passholders receive:
Progressive American Flat Track Premier General Admission Ticket
Premier Parking with Progressive American Flat Track at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Two-Day General Admission for MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta (Saturday-Sunday)
Premier Parking with MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta
“We are very excited to have Atlanta star as the destination for pro motorcycle racing during the first weekend of May,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive AFT. “The spectacle of seeing Superbikes on Saturday, catching the debut of the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway that evening, and then Superbikes again on Sunday – all on one ticket – is a rare opportunity for race fans to savor. It’s great to be able to partner with MotoAmerica for this promotion.”
“Since I started my career racing flat track, I always watch and follow the series closely,” said Wayne Rainey, President of MotoAmerica. “With our series opener at Road Atlanta taking place on the same weekend as the AFT event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it seems only natural that we should make both available to our fans at a special rate. Watching MotoAmerica Superbikes on Saturday and Sunday with an American Flat Track TT on Saturday night sounds like a pretty good racing weekend to me.”
To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit our official merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.
About Progressive American Flat Track
Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.
Dorna Sports is pleased to announce that REV TV, Canada’s motorsports and automotive destination, will air all rounds of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship live in 2021. The new agreement ensures fans in Canada can continue to enjoy live coverage of the world’s fastest motorcycle racing Championship live, along with several “Best of MotoGP” races REV TV will show during the year.
The season and broadcast agreement began with some stunning races at the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar and the TISSOT Grand Prix of Doha, with the paddock now returning to Europe for the Grande Premio 888 de Portugal, which Canadian fans can watch on REV TV on the 18th of April.
Mike Garrow, President of REV TV: “Bringing MotoGP live to fans across Canada this season is a great privilege for REV TV. With its rich history of two-wheel racing and the pedigree of riders and teams, MotoGP is sure to become a much watched series on the network.”
Manel Arroyo, Managing Director of Dorna Sports: “The arrival of a new broadcaster is always great news. I’m glad that Canadian fans will be able to continue watching our spectacular sport and I’m sure that in 2021 they will see more incredible battles on track in another history-making season.”
About REV TV: CANADA’S MOTORSPORTS & AUTOMOTIVE DESTINATION features live races from around the world and right here at home. From two-wheels to four and so much more, REV TV showcases all forums of high-octane racing, along with up-to-date news coverage, prominent interviews with talent and industry insiders, how-to and behind the-scene programs and so much more! REV TV is your MOTORSPORTS & AUTOMOTIVE DESTINATION 24/7.
The new Superveloce S takes attention to detail to extremes. The new white livery does
justice to its timeless lines, designed to cut through the wind. The spoked wheels are a
tribute to the bikes of the past, but with all the efficiency and weight of a modern wheel.
The brown Alcantara seat adds to the elegance of a bike that sets a benchmark in style
and design. The Superveloce S is available with a Racing kit that includes a single-seat
tail fairing with brown Alcantara pad, Arrow triple-exit exhaust and related ECU with
dedicated mapping.
A 2021-model MV Agusta Superveloce S. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC REVOLUTION
An instant classic, the MV Agusta Superveloce is a trendsetter. It combines a contemporary heart and structure with an authentic modern-classic look.
The only racing classic on the market, the Superveloce has quickly become a real milestone for the MV Agusta brand and the post-heritage world in general. MV Agusta has once again created a unique and inimitable blend with this bike. 2021 brings many new features to the Superveloce range, with updated content and a technological shift for an improved riding experience. To achieve this, MV Agusta worked on every aspect of the Superveloce: chassis, engine, gearbox and electronics.
CHASSIS: IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
The excellence of the chassis is now the crowning feature of all MV Agusta bikes. But even
excellence needs to make constant progress. All the bikes in the Superveloce MY21 range
have upgraded chassis architecture with redesigned frame plates that increase torsional
and longitudinal stiffness.
EVEN MORE ADVANCED ENGINE
The three-cylinder engine was subject to relentless development. The basic technology
remains unchanged, with the characteristic counter-rotating crankshaft (unique for this
displacement).
Still with a maximum power of 147 HP (108 kW) at 13,000 rpm, the MV Agusta three-cylinder remains one of the most powerful in its class. Meticulous fine-tuning work by the MV Agusta engineers for the 2021 version – Euro 5 compliant, of course – led to further reductions in internal friction with DLC treatment for the new tappets and new titanium valve guides. They redesigned the entire exhaust system, from the manifold to the silencer, for better control with even more generous torque and power curves at any engine speed. The injectors are also new, capable of handling an additional 0.5 bar of injection pressure. The ECU firmware was also updated, as were the management logic and engine control algorithms, allowing even more precise and refined throttle management. The new twin-flow oil radiator boosts cooling efficiency by more than 5%.
QUICKER AND MORE PRECISE SHIFTING
The clutch also received a major upgrade, with a more robust clutch basket that makes the bike more manageable and quieter. The bi-directional Quick-Shift EAS 3.0 is now in its third generation, with smoother and more precise shifting.
ELECTRONICS: MORE COMPLETE THAN EVER
From the ABS to the controls and ECU firmware, the electronics on the new Superveloce
models have seen a significant evolution, thanks in part to the arrival of the IMU inertial
platform, an all-Italian project by Milan-based e-Novia, developed specifically for MV Agusta. It detects the bike’s position in space, allowing for extremely accurate management of all the controls based on lean angle.
The ABS, now developed by Continental with specific mappings for MV Agusta, features the cornering function, while TC traction control kicks in more precisely, based on the bike’s angle. The IMU also enables the revamped FLC (front lift control) to execute a
controlled wheelie instead of preventing it entirely. Launch Control offers further assistance, intervening on both engine speed and torque. The future of technology before your eyes. All Superveloce models benefit from the 5.5” TFT dashboard, which communicates with the MV Ride App. You can use this to customise every aspect of the bike, including engine settings, and share trips on social media directly from your smartphone. The mirroring function allows for turn-by-turn navigation in addition to route recording and sharing. The handlebar controls have a new joystick for browsing through the various dashboard menus.
THE MAIN NEW FEATURES OF THE SUPERVELOCE MY21
• LOW-FRICTION, EURO 5 COMPLIANT ENGINE
• HIGH-PRESSURE INJECTORS
• REDESIGNED EXHAUST
• NEW INERTIAL PLATFORM
• NEW STRATEGIES LC (LAUNCH CONTROL), FLC (FRONT LIFT CONTROL)
• CONTINENTAL ABS WITH CORNERING FUNCTION
• NEW FRAME PLATES
• NEW QUICK SHIFT SENSOR
• NEW FONT FORK SETTING
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR
SUPERVELOCE S – WITH RACING KIT EXHAUST
Amazing in metallic white and with various technical updates; from the Euro 5 approval to the new cornering ABS and the special IMU developed for MV Agusta. The seat is covered in fine Alcantara, with spoked wheels, elegant to the finest detail.
RACING KIT
• PASSANGER SEAT COVER WITH ALCANTARA PAD
• ARROW 3-WAY EXHAUST SYSTEM
• CONTROL UNIT WITH RACING MAP
CHASSIS
• FRAME PLATES REDESIGNED TO INCREASE TORSIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL STIFFNESS
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR WITH MORE THAN 5% EFFICIENCY INCREASE
• NEW SEAT FOAM TO IMPROVE RIDING COMFORT
• SPOKED WHEELS
• BROWN ALCANTARA RIDER AND PASSENGER SEAT
ADVANTAGES:
COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY. FASTER AND SAFER
ENGINE:
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT
• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION
• TITANIUM VALVES
• NEW CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS, PISTON ROD BEARINGS AND COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS TO REDUCE FRICTION AND TO INCREASE RELIABILITY
• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING AND OPTIMISE POWER/TORQUE CURVES
• NEWLY DESIGNED EXHAUST SILENCER
• NEW CLUTCH BASKET OPTIMISED TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT
ADVANTAGES:
BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
EURO 5 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 DASH-BOARD
• FRONT LIFT CONTROL
• NEW HANDLEBAR CONTROLS WITH LAUNCH CONTROL
• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR
• NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHMS FOR A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN
THROTTLE AND REAR WHEEL
• CRUISE CONTROL
ADVANTAGES:
A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE
INTUITIVE AND SAFER
SUPERVELOCE
The Superveloce is the modern classic by MV Agusta. The gateway to the line, inspired by history while already making history, boasts an updated engine and complete electronics suite, including the inertial platform, which now manages the traction control and cornering ABS more precisely.
A 2021-model MV Agusta Superveloce. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
CHASSIS
• FRAME PLATES REDESIGNED TO INCREASE TORSIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL STIFFNESS
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR WITH MORE THAN 5% EFFICIENCY INCREASE
• NEW SEAT FOAM TO IMPROVE RIDING COMFORT
ADVANTAGES:
COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY. FASTER AND SAFER CHASSIS
ENGINE
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT
• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION
• TITANIUM VALVES
• NEW CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS, PISTON ROD BEARINGS AND COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS TO REDUCE FRICTION AND TO INCREASE RELIABILITY
• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING AND OPTIMISE
POWER/TORQUE CURVES
• NEWLY DESIGNED EXHAUST SILENCER
• NEW CLUTCH BASKET OPTIMISED TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT
ADVANTAGES:
BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EURO 5 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 DASH-BOARD
• FRONT LIFT CONTROL
• NEW HANDLEBAR CONTROLS WITH LAUNCH CONTROL
• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR
• NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHMS FOR A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN THROTTLE AND REAR WHEEL
• CRUISE CONTROL
ADVANTAGES:
A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE INTUITIVE AND SAFER
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed North America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 25th consecutive year of showcasing what is actually an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
MotoAmerica/AMA Pro races and Championships, including nine MotoAmerica/AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
The Daytona 200 (10 times);
WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;
ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
USGPRU National Championships;
Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2021 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Alex Dumas on the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 podium at Road Atlanta in 2020. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Alex Dumas
Age: 17.
Current home: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Current height/weight: 5’11”/140 pounds.
Current school grade level: Graduated high school.
Began riding at age: 3 years.
First road race: 2013, Grantsville, Utah, WERA, Formula Three, 3rd place.
Current racebike: Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Current tuner/mechanic: Patrice Goyette/MPG Moto.
Primary race series: Canadian Superbike Championship.
Top sponsors: Liqui Moly, MPG Moto, FAST Riding School, Suzuki Canada, SM Sport, VR ST-CYR, Team Hammer, Hotbodies, Vortex, Hindle, Arai, TCX, Motovan, Dunlop, VR ST-Syr, Furygan, Importation TA, CL Brake, G2ergo.com/Domino, Roadracing World, Brake Tech.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2020 season, placed 6th in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship in spite of missing 4 of 12 races due to injury (3 podium finishes); 2019 season, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship (5 wins, 8 podiums in 11 races); 2018 season, won MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (10 wins, 12 podiums in 17 races); 2017 season, placed 3rd in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (4 wins), placed 17th in Race Two at the KTM RC Cup World Final at Jerez; 2016 season, placed 2nd in Mexican KTM RC Cup Championship (4 podium finishes in 4 races).
2021 racing goal: Win Canadian Superbike Championship.
Racing career goal: Race in FIM Superbike World Championship.
BLAST FROM THE PAST, MV AGUSTA ACQUIRES RARE RACING MODEL
Thanks to Catawiki, the popular auction site, a 1950’s racing MV Agusta is being brought back to its former glory.
Varese – MV Agusta has recently acquired a 1950’s CSS 175/204cc racing model of the brand and is currently restoring it to its original condition. The extraordinary find was possible thanks to Catawiki, the popular online auction site specialised in rare and unique objects.
The bike was originally purchased in 1958 by British rider and collector Chris Newport. The seller was one Stanley Hailwood, father to motorcycling legend “Mike the bike” Hailwood, 9-time world champion and one of MV Agusta’s most acclaimed riders. Newport actually rode it in amateur races for a few years, in particular at Brands Hatch, before leaving it aside and eventually selling it. In 2012 it resurfaced in Holland, and was recently put up for auction on Catawiki. The gem was spotted by a member of MV Agusta management, who promptly secured the precious specimen.
Originally a 175cc, then modified into a 204cc, this bike is certainly an important piece of motorcycling history. To preserve its authenticity, in addition to the engine, most of the original parts had been kept, such as the TT Amal carburetors, here in a double racing configuration, the “green spot” Avon tyres, the Smiths racing rev counter or the great looking megaphone exhaust.
Timur Sardarov, CEO, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., said: “We’re all very excited here at the Schiranna headquarters. This extraordinary bike is coming home to where it was born some 70 years ago! A magnificent first project for the newly born Restoration Department: we will now be able to bring precious vintage bikes back to their original condition here at the MV Agusta factory, through the work of the passionate heirs of the very craftsmen who built them.”
Davide Marelli, Catawiki’s motorcycles and mopeds expert said: “We are excited to have brought the motorcycle back to the manufacturer. This is an extremely rare collector’s item and what better place to exhibit it than in the MV Agusta company. Our platform hosts hundreds of auctions like this one every week, representing an absolute piece of Italian history, and attracting buyers from all over the world. As experts, we are committed to finding and offering to our customers the most sought-after pieces.”
About MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. MV Agusta is one of the world’s leading premium motorcycles manufacturers. Based in Varese, in Northern Italy, it crafts legendary racetrack-derived bikes. Iconic design and class-leading performance through advanced technologies and materials make MV Agusta motorcycles admired the world over and celebrated as unique pieces of Motorcycle Art. Since 1945, the brand has evolved to become a point of reference in the industry, having won 37 World Championship titles. A record still undisputed. www.mvagusta.com
About Catawiki Catawiki is the most-visited curated marketplace in Europe for collectables, art, design, jewellery, watches, classic cars and more. Every week, its 240+ in-house experts carefully select over 65,000 special objects to put up in auction. Through its protected marketplace, users are assured of an exciting, safe and hassle-free buying experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Catawiki has close to 650 passionate employees working across its European offices serving customers around the world. It has 10 million unique monthly visitors and is now a large, fast growing business with healthy profit margins. For more information, visit https://www.catawiki.com or download the Catawiki mobile app.
349cc single-cylinder Meteor set to arrive at dealers in May
Milwaukee, Wis (Wednesday, April 6, 2021) — The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, announced in late 2020, is set to debut at Royal Enfield dealerships across North America. Drawing on Royal Enfield’s rich history, the middleweight Meteor revives the iconic name given to its predecessor, which was released in the 1950s. The Meteor 350 pricing will begin at $4,399 for the Fireball.
The Meteor 350 is a new design built from the ground up, created by designers and engineers based at Royal Enfield’s two state-of-the-art technical centers, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Bruntingthorpe, UK. With a fuel-injected 349cc air-oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, the Meteor generates 20.2 bhp and 19 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Designed with a balancer shaft, the new platform gives a smooth and well-mannered riding experience, while retaining Royal Enfield’s “thump.” The Meteor 350 also features a twin downtube spline frame, a seat height of 30.1 inches and a curb weight of 421 pounds, making it an approachable and fun motorcycle for nearly any rider.
“The Meteor 350 is a perfect balance of fun and style for any rider,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead-Americas. “Riders will have the opportunity to choose the Meteor 350 in three model trims: the Fireball, the Stellar and the Supernova, each with its own unique personality and styling. The Meteor displays Royal Enfield’s commitment to our global position as the leader in the middleweight segment, offering a diverse lineup of motorcycles to all riders.”
The Meteor 350 will be available in seven color variations. The Fireball will be available with blacked-out trim pieces and pinstripe wheels, while the Meteor 350 Stellar will offer a passenger backrest. The Supernova will offer both a windscreen and a passenger backrest. A constant-mesh five-speed gearbox and multi-plate wet clutch handle shifting duties and deliver a smooth, linear feel to the rider. The Meteor 350’s 19-inch front alloy wheel features a 100/90-19 57P CEAT tubeless tire, while the rear is equipped with a 17-inch 140/70-17 66P CEAT tubeless tire. The Meteor 350 comes standard with telescopic 41mm front forks and twin emulsion adjustable rear shocks, with six-step preload settings to adjust ride characteristics.
Making its debut on the Meteor 350 is the new TBT (Turn-By-Turn) navigation pod, known as the Royal Enfield Tripper, a navigation display device for real-time directions, built within the Google Maps Platform. The Tripper displays the best route to reach a destination using Google Maps’ navigation. Paired via the Royal Enfield App to the rider’s smartphone, the Tripper is simplicity itself, clearly and efficiently giving the required level of information whilst remaining unintrusive.
A full line of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories will be available to further customize the Meteor 350 depending on the rider’s preferences, including parts such as windscreens, backrests, larger foot pegs and more.
The Meteor 350 is set to arrive at dealerships in May. For more information, visit your local Royal Enfield dealer or www.royalenfield.com.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the all-new Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT 650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
Miller undergoes successful arm pump surgery on right forearm
The Australian rider was operated on by Dr. Mir this evening in Barcelona. He is expected to return to action in the next Portuguese GP in Portimão in about ten days
Jack Miller underwent surgery on his right forearm this evening to relieve ‘arm pump’ (compartment syndrome), which cause him problems during the last two Grands Prix held in Qatar.
Having returned from Doha yesterday, the Australian rider went to the Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona (Spain) today, where he was immediately examined by Dr. Mir (Director of the Dexeus Institute’s Upper Limb Unit). After undergoing an MRI at rest and one under strain, it was decided to perform surgery immediately to restore the forearm’s vascular and nerve activity to normal.
Jack will spend 24 hours in the hospital, and then he will be able to begin rehabilitation with the aim to return on track already in the next round in Portimão for the Grand Prix of Portugal, scheduled from 16th-18th April.
Jack Miller (#43 Ducati Lenovo Team)
“It was a short operation, and it went very well. I can’t wait to start the rehabilitation. There are still ten days left before the next Grand Prix at Portimão. If my recovery proceeds normally, I’ll be able to be back on track in Portugal, even if not completely at my 100% fitness. I want to thank Dr. Mir and all his team of the Dexeus Hospital for their availability and all the care they have given me”.
1. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), 20 laps, Total Race Time, 36:43.183, Best Lap Time 1:48.923
2. Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.720 second
3. Sodo Hamahara (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
4. Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
7. Teppei Nagoe (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
8. Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1)
9. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10RR)
10. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1)
11. Taro Sekiguchi (BMW S1000RR)
12. Isami Higashimura (BMW S1000RR)
13. Ken Eguchi (Apr RSV4)
14. Yoshiyuki Sugai (Duc Panigale V4 R)
15. Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
16. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
17. Satoru Iwata (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office:
DOUBLE JAPAN SBK PODIUM FOR YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL
Kazuki Watanabe: Yoshimura SERT Motul GSX-R1000R – 3rd/ 2nd.
Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Kazuki Watanabe raced to two podiums at the opening round of the 2021 All Japan Superbike series at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan at the weekend.
After taking Pole Position on the new GSX-R1000R, Watanabe completed a final shakedown test in the ultra-competitive JSB1000 series class with positive results for the team ahead of the 2021 Endurance World Championship where he will join team mates Gregg Black, Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Simeon.
Suzuki teams were also out in force at Motegi: Team KAGAYAMA’s Tsugayama Tsuneomi and Yukio Kagayama, BabyFace Powered by YOSHIMURA’s Kazuma Tsuda, St1000 class with WestPower SUZUKI’s Takuya Tsuda, Team KAGAYAMA powered by YOSHIMURA’s Sei Hasegawa and Team TKR’s Ken Murase.
On Thursday, Watanabe was third with a 1’49.643 lap, and the Suzuki team started well with Kagayama fourth and Kazuma sixth. In the afternoon session, Kagayama was third, followed by Watanabe fourth and Kazuma seventh.
Watanabe was second with a 1’49.134 on Friday with Kagayama fourth and Kazuma 10th.
In Saturday’s opening race, Watanabe got off to a good start and jumped into the first corner in the second. After that, he battled with Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) and Katsuyuki Nakasuka (Yamaha) for the top three positions. Watanabe was close to finishing second in the closing stages, but he didn’t make it to the front and finished third with Kagayama 10th and Ishima 11th after being penalised for a jump start.
In Race 2, Watanabe got off to a strong start, and led at the third corner, but following a red flag due to rain at the circuit, he then led the restart and battled with Nakasuka. On lap 22, a red flag was issued, and the race was established in the position at the end of 20 laps, giving Watanabe second.
Kagayama moved up to third place but was fourth because of his position at 20 laps. Ishima was running 10th in the early stages, but gradually picked-up the pace and finished fifth. Tsuda was sixth, Hasegawa ninth and Murase 14th in the ST1000 class.
Dunlop hires additional Product Manager – Chris Siebenhaar
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires welcomes product development specialist, as well as a motorcycle instructor and former pro AMA Road Racer, Chris Siebenhaar, as a new Product Manager. Chris will join the team at the Rancho Cucamonga headquarters located in California to join current Product Manager Chad Geer. After over 25 years of trusting and using the Dunlop brand, Chris will work for the tire company he always preferred. Sr. Vice President of Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Sales and Marketing, Mike Buckley believes Chris is the best fit to help further develop Dunlop’s motorcycle tires.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Dunlop team. His background in product development, testing & marketing will add value to our process of bringing world class products to our customers. Of course, his racing experience will allow him to bring perspective that we are eager to benefit from.” – Mike Buckley
Siebenhaar is a long-time motorcycle enthusiast. He began riding off-road at the young age of 4 years old and competed on all facets of motorcycling from motocross to flat track to even reaching within the top 10 in the country in road-racing. After years of professional road racing, Siebenhaar worked for many different companies in the motorcycle industry providing product feedback to help develop their line, all while still enjoying the sport and advancing product offerings. In addition to working on new product development, Chris will play a role in new product launches and working as a resource to the collective motorcycle industry press for their tire needs.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to work for Dunlop and stay within the motorcycle industry I love so much. For a lot of people motorcycles are a lifestyle and just an image for them, it’s never been that way for me. To me, motorcycling was always a way to get away from all the drama.” says Siebenhaar. He continues; “I love that when putting on the helmet, it’s just you. While racing you are connecting the dots, laps after lap and it’s all that matters. It’s very grounding for me, it’s what I relate to and generally makes me happy to my core.”
About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com.
After testing positive for Covid-19 at the FIM Superbike World Championship pre-season test in Barcelona, Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu is continuing to serve his quarantine period in Barcelona, but remains asymptomatic and in good spirits.
Last Thursday, Razgatlıoğlu was withdrawn from the Barcelona WorldSBK test and placed in isolation by the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team following a positive pre-travel polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The rest of the team was also tested at the same time and have since had further PCR tests, all of which have come back negative.
On Saturday, the 24-year-old will have another PCR test, with the Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK team hoping he will be able to join them at the upcoming Aragon test (12/13 April).
Toprak Razgatlıoğlu
“The good news is that I feel good! Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone for their kind messages, also the team and Handan Kilnc for making sure I’m as comfortable as possible. Obviously it’s been very boring here, but I’m also happy to have a nice place to live in, while I wait for a negative test result. I’m hoping that I’ll get a chance to join the team for the first Aragon test, but we will see what the situation is after Saturday.”
Paul Denning – Team Principal
“Toprak is isolating in a nice apartment in Barcelona and feels completely fine, with no Covid symptoms. We have been in touch every day, he looks well and is keeping a good attitude, despite a little boredom! We have to thank our local friend Handan Kilnc for arranging the apartment and taking such good care. Toprak will have another PCR test on Saturday – based on the result of this PCR test and a general medical test, we will then take a decision regarding the planned Aragon test next week.”
American Super Ticket Gets You MotoAmerica Road Racing And Progressive American Flat Track In Georgia In One Weekend
Special Ticket Package For Road Atlanta And Atlanta Motor Speedway Showcases Two Exciting Forms Of Motorcycle Racing
IRVINE, CA (April 7, 2021) – If you like motorcycle racing, you might not want to be anywhere but Georgia the weekend of April 30-May 1. That’s when MotoAmerica and American Flat Track will combine forces, offering fans the opportunity to attend both the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and the third round of Progressive American Flat Track – the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT – at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a discounted rate.
Fans who purchase an American Super Ticket for $99 will have access to both the Saturday night (May 1) Progressive AFT Yamaha Atlanta Super TT and the two-day (May 1-2) MotoAmerica opener.
The American Super Ticket gets you the following:
· Progressive American Flat Track Tier 2 Premier General Admission Ticket (Saturday Only)
· Premier Parking with Progressive American Flat Track at Atlanta Motor Speedway
· Gates open at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 1.
· Two-Day General Admission for MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta (Saturday-Sunday)
· Premier Parking with MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta
“Since I started my career racing flat track, I always watch and follow the series closely,” said MotoAmerica President Wayne Rainey. “With our series opener at Road Atlanta taking place on the same weekend as the AFT event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it seems only natural that we should make both available to our fans at a special rate. Watching MotoAmerica Superbikes on Saturday and Sunday with an American Flat Track TT on Saturday night sounds like a pretty good racing weekend to me.”
“We are very excited to have Atlanta star as the destination for pro motorcycle racing during the first weekend of May,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive AFT. “The spectacle of seeing Superbikes on Saturday, catching the debut of the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway that evening, and then Superbikes again on Sunday – all on one ticket – is a rare opportunity for race fans to savor. It’s great to be able to partner with MotoAmerica for this promotion.”
2021 MotoAmerica Series Schedule
April 30-May 2 Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta Braselton, Georgia
May 21-23 Virginia International Raceway Alton, Virginia
June 11-13 Road America Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
June 25-27 Ridge Motorsports Park Shelton, Washington
July 9-11 WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Monterey, California
July 30-August 1 Brainerd International Raceway Brainerd, Minnesota
August 13-15 Pitt Race Wampum, Pennsylvania
September 10-12 New Jersey Motorsports Park Millville, New Jersey
September 17-19 Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, Alabama
For the complete 2021 MotoAmerica Series schedule, click HERE
To purchase tickets to any of the 2021 series rounds, click HERE
For information on how to watch the MotoAmerica Series, click HERE
More, from a press release issued by American Flat Track:
New American Super Ticket to Include Progressive American Flat Track and MotoAmerica on May 1st Weekend in Atlanta
Special ticket package admits fans to both Road Atlanta and Atlanta Motor Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 7, 2021) – Two of America’s most iconic motorcycle racing series – Progressive American Flat Track and MotoAmerica – have joined forces to offer the ultimate two-wheeled fan experience. The American Super Ticket will offer fans access to the opening round of the MotoAmerica series at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta and the third round of Progressive American Flat Track – the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT – at Atlanta Motor Speedway for a discounted rate.
For a discounted rate of only $99, American Super Ticket passholders receive:
Progressive American Flat Track Premier General Admission Ticket
Premier Parking with Progressive American Flat Track at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Two-Day General Admission for MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta (Saturday-Sunday)
Premier Parking with MotoAmerica at Michelin Road Atlanta
“We are very excited to have Atlanta star as the destination for pro motorcycle racing during the first weekend of May,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive AFT. “The spectacle of seeing Superbikes on Saturday, catching the debut of the Yamaha Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway that evening, and then Superbikes again on Sunday – all on one ticket – is a rare opportunity for race fans to savor. It’s great to be able to partner with MotoAmerica for this promotion.”
“Since I started my career racing flat track, I always watch and follow the series closely,” said Wayne Rainey, President of MotoAmerica. “With our series opener at Road Atlanta taking place on the same weekend as the AFT event at Atlanta Motor Speedway, it seems only natural that we should make both available to our fans at a special rate. Watching MotoAmerica Superbikes on Saturday and Sunday with an American Flat Track TT on Saturday night sounds like a pretty good racing weekend to me.”
To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit our official merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.
About Progressive American Flat Track
Progressive American Flat Track is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit http://www.americanflattrack.com, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram, live stream the events with TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on NBCSN.
The start of the MotoGP race at Misano II in 2020. Photo courtesy Michelin.
MotoGP™ goes live on REV TV in Canada
Wednesday, 07 April 2021
Dorna Sports is pleased to announce that REV TV, Canada’s motorsports and automotive destination, will air all rounds of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship live in 2021. The new agreement ensures fans in Canada can continue to enjoy live coverage of the world’s fastest motorcycle racing Championship live, along with several “Best of MotoGP” races REV TV will show during the year.
The season and broadcast agreement began with some stunning races at the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar and the TISSOT Grand Prix of Doha, with the paddock now returning to Europe for the Grande Premio 888 de Portugal, which Canadian fans can watch on REV TV on the 18th of April.
Mike Garrow, President of REV TV: “Bringing MotoGP live to fans across Canada this season is a great privilege for REV TV. With its rich history of two-wheel racing and the pedigree of riders and teams, MotoGP is sure to become a much watched series on the network.”
Manel Arroyo, Managing Director of Dorna Sports: “The arrival of a new broadcaster is always great news. I’m glad that Canadian fans will be able to continue watching our spectacular sport and I’m sure that in 2021 they will see more incredible battles on track in another history-making season.”
About REV TV: CANADA’S MOTORSPORTS & AUTOMOTIVE DESTINATION features live races from around the world and right here at home. From two-wheels to four and so much more, REV TV showcases all forums of high-octane racing, along with up-to-date news coverage, prominent interviews with talent and industry insiders, how-to and behind the-scene programs and so much more! REV TV is your MOTORSPORTS & AUTOMOTIVE DESTINATION 24/7.
A 2021-model MV Agusta Superveloce S (left) next to a pair of standard 2021 MV Agusta Superveloces. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
THE NEW SUPERVELOCE FAMILY
SUPERVELOCE S: THE ULTIMATE
The new Superveloce S takes attention to detail to extremes. The new white livery does
justice to its timeless lines, designed to cut through the wind. The spoked wheels are a
tribute to the bikes of the past, but with all the efficiency and weight of a modern wheel.
The brown Alcantara seat adds to the elegance of a bike that sets a benchmark in style
and design. The Superveloce S is available with a Racing kit that includes a single-seat
tail fairing with brown Alcantara pad, Arrow triple-exit exhaust and related ECU with
dedicated mapping.
A 2021-model MV Agusta Superveloce S. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC REVOLUTION
An instant classic, the MV Agusta Superveloce is a trendsetter. It combines a contemporary heart and structure with an authentic modern-classic look.
The only racing classic on the market, the Superveloce has quickly become a real milestone for the MV Agusta brand and the post-heritage world in general. MV Agusta has once again created a unique and inimitable blend with this bike. 2021 brings many new features to the Superveloce range, with updated content and a technological shift for an improved riding experience. To achieve this, MV Agusta worked on every aspect of the Superveloce: chassis, engine, gearbox and electronics.
CHASSIS: IN PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
The excellence of the chassis is now the crowning feature of all MV Agusta bikes. But even
excellence needs to make constant progress. All the bikes in the Superveloce MY21 range
have upgraded chassis architecture with redesigned frame plates that increase torsional
and longitudinal stiffness.
EVEN MORE ADVANCED ENGINE
The three-cylinder engine was subject to relentless development. The basic technology
remains unchanged, with the characteristic counter-rotating crankshaft (unique for this
displacement).
Still with a maximum power of 147 HP (108 kW) at 13,000 rpm, the MV Agusta three-cylinder remains one of the most powerful in its class. Meticulous fine-tuning work by the MV Agusta engineers for the 2021 version – Euro 5 compliant, of course – led to further reductions in internal friction with DLC treatment for the new tappets and new titanium valve guides. They redesigned the entire exhaust system, from the manifold to the silencer, for better control with even more generous torque and power curves at any engine speed. The injectors are also new, capable of handling an additional 0.5 bar of injection pressure. The ECU firmware was also updated, as were the management logic and engine control algorithms, allowing even more precise and refined throttle management. The new twin-flow oil radiator boosts cooling efficiency by more than 5%.
QUICKER AND MORE PRECISE SHIFTING
The clutch also received a major upgrade, with a more robust clutch basket that makes the bike more manageable and quieter. The bi-directional Quick-Shift EAS 3.0 is now in its third generation, with smoother and more precise shifting.
ELECTRONICS: MORE COMPLETE THAN EVER
From the ABS to the controls and ECU firmware, the electronics on the new Superveloce
models have seen a significant evolution, thanks in part to the arrival of the IMU inertial
platform, an all-Italian project by Milan-based e-Novia, developed specifically for MV Agusta. It detects the bike’s position in space, allowing for extremely accurate management of all the controls based on lean angle.
The ABS, now developed by Continental with specific mappings for MV Agusta, features the cornering function, while TC traction control kicks in more precisely, based on the bike’s angle. The IMU also enables the revamped FLC (front lift control) to execute a
controlled wheelie instead of preventing it entirely. Launch Control offers further assistance, intervening on both engine speed and torque. The future of technology before your eyes. All Superveloce models benefit from the 5.5” TFT dashboard, which communicates with the MV Ride App. You can use this to customise every aspect of the bike, including engine settings, and share trips on social media directly from your smartphone. The mirroring function allows for turn-by-turn navigation in addition to route recording and sharing. The handlebar controls have a new joystick for browsing through the various dashboard menus.
THE MAIN NEW FEATURES OF THE SUPERVELOCE MY21
• LOW-FRICTION, EURO 5 COMPLIANT ENGINE
• HIGH-PRESSURE INJECTORS
• REDESIGNED EXHAUST
• NEW INERTIAL PLATFORM
• NEW STRATEGIES LC (LAUNCH CONTROL), FLC (FRONT LIFT CONTROL)
• CONTINENTAL ABS WITH CORNERING FUNCTION
• NEW FRAME PLATES
• NEW QUICK SHIFT SENSOR
• NEW FONT FORK SETTING
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR
SUPERVELOCE S – WITH RACING KIT EXHAUST
Amazing in metallic white and with various technical updates; from the Euro 5 approval to the new cornering ABS and the special IMU developed for MV Agusta. The seat is covered in fine Alcantara, with spoked wheels, elegant to the finest detail.
RACING KIT
• PASSANGER SEAT COVER WITH ALCANTARA PAD
• ARROW 3-WAY EXHAUST SYSTEM
• CONTROL UNIT WITH RACING MAP
CHASSIS
• FRAME PLATES REDESIGNED TO INCREASE TORSIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL STIFFNESS
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR WITH MORE THAN 5% EFFICIENCY INCREASE
• NEW SEAT FOAM TO IMPROVE RIDING COMFORT
• SPOKED WHEELS
• BROWN ALCANTARA RIDER AND PASSENGER SEAT
ADVANTAGES:
COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY. FASTER AND SAFER
ENGINE:
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT
• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION
• TITANIUM VALVES
• NEW CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS, PISTON ROD BEARINGS AND COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS TO REDUCE FRICTION AND TO INCREASE RELIABILITY
• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING AND OPTIMISE POWER/TORQUE CURVES
• NEWLY DESIGNED EXHAUST SILENCER
• NEW CLUTCH BASKET OPTIMISED TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT
ADVANTAGES:
BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH
EURO 5 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 DASH-BOARD
• FRONT LIFT CONTROL
• NEW HANDLEBAR CONTROLS WITH LAUNCH CONTROL
• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR
• NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHMS FOR A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN
THROTTLE AND REAR WHEEL
• CRUISE CONTROL
ADVANTAGES:
A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE
INTUITIVE AND SAFER
SUPERVELOCE
The Superveloce is the modern classic by MV Agusta. The gateway to the line, inspired by history while already making history, boasts an updated engine and complete electronics suite, including the inertial platform, which now manages the traction control and cornering ABS more precisely.
A 2021-model MV Agusta Superveloce. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
CHASSIS
• FRAME PLATES REDESIGNED TO INCREASE TORSIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL STIFFNESS
• NEW TWIN-FLOW OIL RADIATOR WITH MORE THAN 5% EFFICIENCY INCREASE
• NEW SEAT FOAM TO IMPROVE RIDING COMFORT
ADVANTAGES:
COMFORT, STABILITY, AGILITY AND SAFETY. FASTER AND SAFER CHASSIS
ENGINE
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT
• NEW SINTERED VALVE GUIDES AND DLC COATED TAPPETS TO REDUCE FRICTION
• TITANIUM VALVES
• NEW CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARINGS, PISTON ROD BEARINGS AND COUNTERSHAFT BEARINGS TO REDUCE FRICTION AND TO INCREASE RELIABILITY
• MODIFIED EXHAUST COLLECTOR TO IMPROVE ENGINE TUNING AND OPTIMISE
POWER/TORQUE CURVES
• NEWLY DESIGNED EXHAUST SILENCER
• NEW CLUTCH BASKET OPTIMISED TO IMPROVE ENGAGEMENT
ADVANTAGES:
BETTER OPERATION AND RELIABILITY, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH EURO 5 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 DASH-BOARD
• FRONT LIFT CONTROL
• NEW HANDLEBAR CONTROLS WITH LAUNCH CONTROL
• NEW EAS 3.0 ELECTRONIC GEAR SENSOR
• NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT ALGORITHMS FOR A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN THROTTLE AND REAR WHEEL
• CRUISE CONTROL
ADVANTAGES:
A BETTER FEELING RIDE. THE ADVANCED ELECTRONICS MAKES RIDING EASIER, MORE INTUITIVE AND SAFER
Roadracing World started this exclusive special feature recognizing the most promising young road racers as an answer to pessimists who claimed North America had no new, up-and-coming young racers. This edition of the Roadracing World Young Gun Awards marks the 25th consecutive year of showcasing what is actually an abundance of new talent.
Roadracing World Young Guns have won:
FIM MotoGP and FIM Superbike races and World Championships;
MotoAmerica/AMA Pro races and Championships, including nine MotoAmerica/AMA Pro Superbike Championships;
A KTM RC Cup World Final race;
The Daytona 200 (10 times);
WERA National Endurance Championships and WERA National Challenge Championships;
ASRA/Formula USA Grand National and CCS National Championships;
AMA Road Racing Grand Championships and Horizon Awards;
USGPRU National Championships;
Many regional and local titles.
The competition has continually become more intense as more – and younger—racers with higher levels of accomplishment are nominated, and the level of achievement required to make the grade keeps getting tougher.
We’ve spent the last several months accepting nominations and evaluating road racers between the ages of 10 and 18 (as of the start of the 2021 season) who have, at a minimum, won Expert-level road races and/or Championships or had outstanding results as an Amateur/Novice. Most of the riders included here have done far more than the minimum.
The young riders recognized here are the most promising young road racers in North America. All have earned the title of Roadracing World Young Gun.
We will feature one Young Gun per day, presenting them in alphabetical order.
Alex Dumas on the MotoAmerica Stock 1000 podium at Road Atlanta in 2020. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
Alex Dumas
Age: 17.
Current home: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
Current height/weight: 5’11”/140 pounds.
Current school grade level: Graduated high school.
Began riding at age: 3 years.
First road race: 2013, Grantsville, Utah, WERA, Formula Three, 3rd place.
Current racebike: Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Current tuner/mechanic: Patrice Goyette/MPG Moto.
Primary race series: Canadian Superbike Championship.
Top sponsors: Liqui Moly, MPG Moto, FAST Riding School, Suzuki Canada, SM Sport, VR ST-CYR, Team Hammer, Hotbodies, Vortex, Hindle, Arai, TCX, Motovan, Dunlop, VR ST-Syr, Furygan, Importation TA, CL Brake, G2ergo.com/Domino, Roadracing World, Brake Tech.
Recent racing accomplishments: 2020 season, placed 6th in MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Championship in spite of missing 4 of 12 races due to injury (3 podium finishes); 2019 season, won MotoAmerica Twins Cup Championship (5 wins, 8 podiums in 11 races); 2018 season, won MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship (10 wins, 12 podiums in 17 races); 2017 season, placed 3rd in MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Championship (4 wins), placed 17th in Race Two at the KTM RC Cup World Final at Jerez; 2016 season, placed 2nd in Mexican KTM RC Cup Championship (4 podium finishes in 4 races).
2021 racing goal: Win Canadian Superbike Championship.
Racing career goal: Race in FIM Superbike World Championship.
A 1950’s era MV Agusta CSS 175/204cc racing model. Photo courtesy MV Agusta.
BLAST FROM THE PAST, MV AGUSTA ACQUIRES RARE RACING MODEL
Thanks to Catawiki, the popular auction site, a 1950’s racing MV Agusta is being brought back to its former glory.
Varese – MV Agusta has recently acquired a 1950’s CSS 175/204cc racing model of the brand and is currently restoring it to its original condition. The extraordinary find was possible thanks to Catawiki, the popular online auction site specialised in rare and unique objects.
The bike was originally purchased in 1958 by British rider and collector Chris Newport. The seller was one Stanley Hailwood, father to motorcycling legend “Mike the bike” Hailwood, 9-time world champion and one of MV Agusta’s most acclaimed riders. Newport actually rode it in amateur races for a few years, in particular at Brands Hatch, before leaving it aside and eventually selling it. In 2012 it resurfaced in Holland, and was recently put up for auction on Catawiki. The gem was spotted by a member of MV Agusta management, who promptly secured the precious specimen.
Originally a 175cc, then modified into a 204cc, this bike is certainly an important piece of motorcycling history. To preserve its authenticity, in addition to the engine, most of the original parts had been kept, such as the TT Amal carburetors, here in a double racing configuration, the “green spot” Avon tyres, the Smiths racing rev counter or the great looking megaphone exhaust.
Timur Sardarov, CEO, MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., said: “We’re all very excited here at the Schiranna headquarters. This extraordinary bike is coming home to where it was born some 70 years ago! A magnificent first project for the newly born Restoration Department: we will now be able to bring precious vintage bikes back to their original condition here at the MV Agusta factory, through the work of the passionate heirs of the very craftsmen who built them.”
Davide Marelli, Catawiki’s motorcycles and mopeds expert said: “We are excited to have brought the motorcycle back to the manufacturer. This is an extremely rare collector’s item and what better place to exhibit it than in the MV Agusta company. Our platform hosts hundreds of auctions like this one every week, representing an absolute piece of Italian history, and attracting buyers from all over the world. As experts, we are committed to finding and offering to our customers the most sought-after pieces.”
About MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. MV Agusta is one of the world’s leading premium motorcycles manufacturers. Based in Varese, in Northern Italy, it crafts legendary racetrack-derived bikes. Iconic design and class-leading performance through advanced technologies and materials make MV Agusta motorcycles admired the world over and celebrated as unique pieces of Motorcycle Art. Since 1945, the brand has evolved to become a point of reference in the industry, having won 37 World Championship titles. A record still undisputed. www.mvagusta.com
About Catawiki Catawiki is the most-visited curated marketplace in Europe for collectables, art, design, jewellery, watches, classic cars and more. Every week, its 240+ in-house experts carefully select over 65,000 special objects to put up in auction. Through its protected marketplace, users are assured of an exciting, safe and hassle-free buying experience. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Catawiki has close to 650 passionate employees working across its European offices serving customers around the world. It has 10 million unique monthly visitors and is now a large, fast growing business with healthy profit margins. For more information, visit https://www.catawiki.com or download the Catawiki mobile app.
A Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.
METEOR 350 TO ARRIVE AT NORTH AMERICAN DEALERS
349cc single-cylinder Meteor set to arrive at dealers in May
Milwaukee, Wis (Wednesday, April 6, 2021) — The Royal Enfield Meteor 350, announced in late 2020, is set to debut at Royal Enfield dealerships across North America. Drawing on Royal Enfield’s rich history, the middleweight Meteor revives the iconic name given to its predecessor, which was released in the 1950s. The Meteor 350 pricing will begin at $4,399 for the Fireball.
The Meteor 350 is a new design built from the ground up, created by designers and engineers based at Royal Enfield’s two state-of-the-art technical centers, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Bruntingthorpe, UK. With a fuel-injected 349cc air-oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, the Meteor generates 20.2 bhp and 19 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Designed with a balancer shaft, the new platform gives a smooth and well-mannered riding experience, while retaining Royal Enfield’s “thump.” The Meteor 350 also features a twin downtube spline frame, a seat height of 30.1 inches and a curb weight of 421 pounds, making it an approachable and fun motorcycle for nearly any rider.
“The Meteor 350 is a perfect balance of fun and style for any rider,” said Breeann Poland, Marketing and Communications Lead-Americas. “Riders will have the opportunity to choose the Meteor 350 in three model trims: the Fireball, the Stellar and the Supernova, each with its own unique personality and styling. The Meteor displays Royal Enfield’s commitment to our global position as the leader in the middleweight segment, offering a diverse lineup of motorcycles to all riders.”
The Meteor 350 will be available in seven color variations. The Fireball will be available with blacked-out trim pieces and pinstripe wheels, while the Meteor 350 Stellar will offer a passenger backrest. The Supernova will offer both a windscreen and a passenger backrest. A constant-mesh five-speed gearbox and multi-plate wet clutch handle shifting duties and deliver a smooth, linear feel to the rider. The Meteor 350’s 19-inch front alloy wheel features a 100/90-19 57P CEAT tubeless tire, while the rear is equipped with a 17-inch 140/70-17 66P CEAT tubeless tire. The Meteor 350 comes standard with telescopic 41mm front forks and twin emulsion adjustable rear shocks, with six-step preload settings to adjust ride characteristics.
Making its debut on the Meteor 350 is the new TBT (Turn-By-Turn) navigation pod, known as the Royal Enfield Tripper, a navigation display device for real-time directions, built within the Google Maps Platform. The Tripper displays the best route to reach a destination using Google Maps’ navigation. Paired via the Royal Enfield App to the rider’s smartphone, the Tripper is simplicity itself, clearly and efficiently giving the required level of information whilst remaining unintrusive.
A full line of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories will be available to further customize the Meteor 350 depending on the rider’s preferences, including parts such as windscreens, backrests, larger foot pegs and more.
The Meteor 350 is set to arrive at dealerships in May. For more information, visit your local Royal Enfield dealer or www.royalenfield.com.
About Royal Enfield
The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the mid-size motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.
Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 125 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. RENA currently offers the all-new Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT 650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.
Miller undergoes successful arm pump surgery on right forearm
The Australian rider was operated on by Dr. Mir this evening in Barcelona. He is expected to return to action in the next Portuguese GP in Portimão in about ten days
Jack Miller underwent surgery on his right forearm this evening to relieve ‘arm pump’ (compartment syndrome), which cause him problems during the last two Grands Prix held in Qatar.
Having returned from Doha yesterday, the Australian rider went to the Dexeus University Hospital in Barcelona (Spain) today, where he was immediately examined by Dr. Mir (Director of the Dexeus Institute’s Upper Limb Unit). After undergoing an MRI at rest and one under strain, it was decided to perform surgery immediately to restore the forearm’s vascular and nerve activity to normal.
Jack will spend 24 hours in the hospital, and then he will be able to begin rehabilitation with the aim to return on track already in the next round in Portimão for the Grand Prix of Portugal, scheduled from 16th-18th April.
Jack Miller (#43 Ducati Lenovo Team)
“It was a short operation, and it went very well. I can’t wait to start the rehabilitation. There are still ten days left before the next Grand Prix at Portimão. If my recovery proceeds normally, I’ll be able to be back on track in Portugal, even if not completely at my 100% fitness. I want to thank Dr. Mir and all his team of the Dexeus Hospital for their availability and all the care they have given me”.
1. Katsuyuki Nakasuga (Yam YZF-R1), 20 laps, Total Race Time, 36:43.183, Best Lap Time 1:48.923
2. Kazuki Watanabe (Suz GSX-R1000), -0.720 second
3. Sodo Hamahara (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
4. Yukio Kagayama (Suz GSX-R1000)
5. Kazuma Tsuda (Suz GSX-R1000)
6. Kosuke Akiyoshi (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
7. Teppei Nagoe (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
8. Yuta Kodama (Yam YZF-R1)
9. Akira Yanagawa (Kaw ZX-10RR)
10. Shinichi Nakatomi (Yam YZF-R1)
11. Taro Sekiguchi (BMW S1000RR)
12. Isami Higashimura (BMW S1000RR)
13. Ken Eguchi (Apr RSV4)
14. Yoshiyuki Sugai (Duc Panigale V4 R)
15. Yudai Kamei (Hon CBR1000RR-R)
16. Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
17. Satoru Iwata (Hon CBR1000RR-R), DNF
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office:
DOUBLE JAPAN SBK PODIUM FOR YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL
Kazuki Watanabe: Yoshimura SERT Motul GSX-R1000R – 3rd/ 2nd.
Yoshimura SERT Motul’s Kazuki Watanabe raced to two podiums at the opening round of the 2021 All Japan Superbike series at Twin Ring Motegi in Japan at the weekend.
After taking Pole Position on the new GSX-R1000R, Watanabe completed a final shakedown test in the ultra-competitive JSB1000 series class with positive results for the team ahead of the 2021 Endurance World Championship where he will join team mates Gregg Black, Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Simeon.
Suzuki teams were also out in force at Motegi: Team KAGAYAMA’s Tsugayama Tsuneomi and Yukio Kagayama, BabyFace Powered by YOSHIMURA’s Kazuma Tsuda, St1000 class with WestPower SUZUKI’s Takuya Tsuda, Team KAGAYAMA powered by YOSHIMURA’s Sei Hasegawa and Team TKR’s Ken Murase.
On Thursday, Watanabe was third with a 1’49.643 lap, and the Suzuki team started well with Kagayama fourth and Kazuma sixth. In the afternoon session, Kagayama was third, followed by Watanabe fourth and Kazuma seventh.
Watanabe was second with a 1’49.134 on Friday with Kagayama fourth and Kazuma 10th.
In Saturday’s opening race, Watanabe got off to a good start and jumped into the first corner in the second. After that, he battled with Ryuichi Kiyonari (Honda) and Katsuyuki Nakasuka (Yamaha) for the top three positions. Watanabe was close to finishing second in the closing stages, but he didn’t make it to the front and finished third with Kagayama 10th and Ishima 11th after being penalised for a jump start.
In Race 2, Watanabe got off to a strong start, and led at the third corner, but following a red flag due to rain at the circuit, he then led the restart and battled with Nakasuka. On lap 22, a red flag was issued, and the race was established in the position at the end of 20 laps, giving Watanabe second.
Kagayama moved up to third place but was fourth because of his position at 20 laps. Ishima was running 10th in the early stages, but gradually picked-up the pace and finished fifth. Tsuda was sixth, Hasegawa ninth and Murase 14th in the ST1000 class.
Dunlop hires additional Product Manager – Chris Siebenhaar
Rancho Cucamonga, CA: Dunlop Motorcycle Tires welcomes product development specialist, as well as a motorcycle instructor and former pro AMA Road Racer, Chris Siebenhaar, as a new Product Manager. Chris will join the team at the Rancho Cucamonga headquarters located in California to join current Product Manager Chad Geer. After over 25 years of trusting and using the Dunlop brand, Chris will work for the tire company he always preferred. Sr. Vice President of Dunlop Motorcycle Tires Sales and Marketing, Mike Buckley believes Chris is the best fit to help further develop Dunlop’s motorcycle tires.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Dunlop team. His background in product development, testing & marketing will add value to our process of bringing world class products to our customers. Of course, his racing experience will allow him to bring perspective that we are eager to benefit from.” – Mike Buckley
Siebenhaar is a long-time motorcycle enthusiast. He began riding off-road at the young age of 4 years old and competed on all facets of motorcycling from motocross to flat track to even reaching within the top 10 in the country in road-racing. After years of professional road racing, Siebenhaar worked for many different companies in the motorcycle industry providing product feedback to help develop their line, all while still enjoying the sport and advancing product offerings. In addition to working on new product development, Chris will play a role in new product launches and working as a resource to the collective motorcycle industry press for their tire needs.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to work for Dunlop and stay within the motorcycle industry I love so much. For a lot of people motorcycles are a lifestyle and just an image for them, it’s never been that way for me. To me, motorcycling was always a way to get away from all the drama.” says Siebenhaar. He continues; “I love that when putting on the helmet, it’s just you. While racing you are connecting the dots, laps after lap and it’s all that matters. It’s very grounding for me, it’s what I relate to and generally makes me happy to my core.”
About Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
Dunlop is the largest supplier of original equipment and replacement motorcycle tires in the U.S.A. For more information, visit www.DunlopMotorcycleTires.com.
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