Superbike-Coach Releases Its 2021 Event Calendar

David Swarts

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January 16, 2021

Superbike-Coach Releases Its 2021 Event Calendar

Superbike-Coach announced its 2021 class schedule today. The popular riding school has upped the stakes to include new benefits and offers to their students and track day riders, and welcomes about 1500 riders per year from all over the world.

Superbike-Coach provides sport photography by Dean Lonskey free of charge at all classes and events. And, the track fee is included at their Cornering School program. They also offer free snacks, coffee and drinks throughout the day. The riding school offers these unique classes and renowned 1-on-1 programs for both track and street riders. New in the program, the ‘Rider Passenger Class’:

Cornering School Days 1-3 – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

Rider Passenger Class – For all street riders and passengers on a small race track, no track fees

Body Positioning Class – For all Sportbike street riders, track riders and racers, no track fees

Race Academy – For track riders and racers of mid levels and up, no extra track fees

Road Skill 1-on-1 coaching – For all street riders of all ages, levels, and categories

Wheelie Course – For all street and track riders, and racers of all ages

Knee Down – For all sport street and track riders, and racers of all ages

Track Drill 1-on-1 coaching – For all sport and track riders and racers of all ages and levels at your track day

Supermotard 1-on-1 – For street and track riders, and racers of all ages

Basic Rider 1on1 – For absolute beginners, to prepare for the M1 drivers license test

Suspension Workshop & Track Time – For all street and track riders on a small race track, no track fees

Track Days – Beginner orientated

The 2021 season class event schedule is as follows:

1/17/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

1/31/2021 Cornering School – Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

2/14/2021 Cornering School – Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

2/28/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

3/14/2021 Body Positioning Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

3/28/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

4/11/2021 Cornering School – Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

4/17/2021 Knee Down, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

4/18/2021 Wheelie Course, t Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

5/16/2021 Cornering School – Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

5/23/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

6/06/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

6/19/2021 Cornering School – Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

7/10/2021 Knee Down, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

7/11/2021 Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

7/25/2021 Suspension Workshop & Track Time, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

8/08/2021 Cornering School – Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

8/22/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

9/12/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

9/26/2021 Rider Passenger Class, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

10/03/2021 Cornering School – Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

10/09/2021 Track Day, Thunderhill Raceway West, Willows

10/16/2021 Knee Down, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

10/17/2021 Wheelie Course, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

11/07/2021 Cornering School – Day 3, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

11/14/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

11/21/2021 Cornering School – Day 1, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

12/05/2021 Cornering School – Day 2, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

12/12/2021 Track Academy, Little 99 Raceway, Stockton CA

For more information, please visit www.superbike-coach.com or contact them via email at [email protected]

British Superbike: Mizuno Joins Irwin On Honda Team

David Swarts

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January 16, 2021

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British Superbike: Mizuno Joins Irwin On Honda Team

Honda Racing UK and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announce all-new Superbike project in the British championship

Honda Racing UK is excited to announce a brand-new project with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. – the Honda Superbike Challenge Program. Rolling out for the 2021 season, the new project will support racers competing in national championships worldwide, to take further steps in their racing careers.

Joining forces with Honda’s head office in Japan, the programme will see Honda Racing UK’s participation in the British Superbike Championship sit within Honda’s global racing activities from MotoGP, World Superbike and the All-Japan Championship.

As part of the ‘Honda Superbike Challenge Program’, Honda Racing UK have signed Ryo Mizuno for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship aboard the race winning CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Bringing a wealth of experience from the All-Japan series, as well as the Suzuka 8 Hours aboard Fireblade machinery, this will be the first time Ryo has raced on UK soil.

Honda Racing UK has enjoyed past success with Japanese riders, having won the British Superbike Championship three times with Ryuichi Kiyonari (2006, 2007, 2010) and Ryo too has championship titles to his name having won the All-Japan J-GP3 championship in 2015 and the All-Japan J-GP2 Championship in 2017.

Ryo’s teammate in BSB will be Glenn Irwin, who remains with Honda after a successful debut year with the team. During the 2020 season Glenn enjoyed a win and five podium finishes, eventually wrapping up the season fourth overall. Showing the potential of the new Fireblade Glenn led the title fight for the majority of the season and will be looking towards the title in 2021.

As well as a two-man team in the Superbike class, Tom Neave will continue in the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship, where in 2020 he narrowly missed out on the title to finish runner-up. Throughout the shortened season, Tom scored the most race wins in the Superstock championship in what was an impressive debut year for the new Fireblade SP.

The team are busy preparing for the start of the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with official testing getting underway in April.

Ryo Mizuno: “I’m really looking forward to this new challenge, signing a deal with the Honda Racing UK team to ride the new CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP in the British championship. Thanks to all my family, friends and personal sponsors. I can’t wait to get started and hope to have a lot of success in front of our fans later this year.”

Glenn Irwin: “I’m really happy to continue with Honda Racing and to carry on the development of the new Fireblade. 2020 was a really refreshing year that perhaps brought success earlier than I anticipated. For 2021 we have extensive development to go through which for sure will improve our package further. That said, there won’t be any room for complacency which I have experienced before, so we won’t be making bold predictions from a results perspective. As a team we know from the work carried out over the winter, we have a strong base to continue developing the Fireblade. Working with Ryo is exciting in itself, with Ryo coming from a completely different racing background. I am excited to see how his feedback improves us.”

Tom Neave: “I’m delighted to be going into my third season with Honda Racing. My ultimate aim is to be on the Superbike but I think it’s important that I complete another full year on the Superstock Fireblade to refine and build on everything we learnt last season. We had a strong year and finishing as runner-up has motivated me more than ever to claim that number 1. I’m so grateful to Honda and all my sponsors for sticking by me and I can’t wait to get 2021 underway!”

Havier Beltran – Honda Racing UK Team Manager: “This is a very exciting time for Honda Racing UK joining forces with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and will be great to have their support in what are uncertain times for everyone and not just in the racing world. Our participation in BSB will now sit within Honda’s global two-wheel racing programme, which echoes past years when we had backing from HRC. It’s a great project to be involved with and we of course have a very good track record with Japanese riders, Kiyo won the title three times with us and Ryo brings a huge amount of experience and also talent with him. His lap times at the Suzuka 8 Hours last year were impressive and although the British circuits are very different, I think he will enjoy them and be competitive on the Fireblade SP.”

Soichi Yamana – Department Manager, Motorcycle Department, Motor Sports Division, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.: “Honda is excited to have the opportunity to nurture new talent in BSB through our new Honda Superbike Challenge Program, set up with Honda Racing UK. This program aims to produce world-class riders through encouraging skill development by experiencing demanding racing conditions. We believe BSB, with its wide variety of tracks throughout the UK, provides the perfect framework. Through this program, Honda will discover young talent from within its worldwide network, and strive to nurture the next generation of top riders. We cannot wait for the 2021 BSB season to start.”

Neil Fletcher – Head of Motorcycles, Honda UK: “We’ve been working on this project with Honda Japan for some time and I am very excited to see it happening. The British championship is intensely competitive and to have Ryo joining the team and coming to the series is a positive for everyone involved. Honda take great pride in developing young riders, whether it’s getting people on two wheels on the road or nurturing and developing young talent through racing. The Honda British Talent Cup is a hugely successful programme designed to get racers into MotoGP, so with the Honda Superbike Challenge Program we can also target Superbike championships across the world. I’m excited for the 2021 season and to see Ryo, Glenn and Tom in action.”

Stuart Higgs – Series Director, Bennetts British Superbike Championship: “The inclusion of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship within Honda’s global racing activities is great recognition, especially in these turbulent times. As the championship celebrates its 25th Anniversary season, comparisons will of course be drawn to the period of HRC factory participation and the success of Ryuichi Kiyonari which I am sure new signing Ryo Mizuno will wish to emulate. Honda in the UK is a cornerstone of the British Championship and 2021 will see increased representation in the BSB and Superstock classes and a continuation of the Honda British Talent Cup, designed to propel the next generation of British riders into World Championship competition.”

Progressive IMS Outdoors Tour Adds Event In Texas

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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Progressive IMS Outdoors Tour Adds Event In Texas

The 2021 Progressive IMS Outdoors Tour Adds a Tenth Stop in Texas

· Now encompassing ten markets, the inaugural festival-like Powersports tour will reach the South-Central region of the United States with the recent addition of Texas.

· The seventh stop of the tour, IMS Outdoors Texas is scheduled for October 1-3, 2021.

Santa Monica, Calif. – The organizers of Progressive IMS Outdoors – the nation’s leading motorcycle tour, which is set to transition to new outdoor locations and provide a festival-like experience in 2021 – today announced the addition of Fort Worth, Texas to the list of markets it will reach during the upcoming tour. Slated for October 1-3, Texas will be the seventh of 10 total stops along the inaugural outdoor version of the historic tour, a decision that has been made alongside the industry’s leading OEMs and key partners.

The transition to new outdoor venues, especially with the recent addition of Texas, offers enthusiasts and prospective riders the opportunity to engage with products across varying terrains, topographies, and weather, as attendees will find each venue offers hands-on, demo-oriented experiences unique to its surroundings. The outdoor arenas also support the motorcycle community’s renewed interest in market adjacencies as the nationwide tour will feature added engagement with on- and off-road products spanning two and four wheels, electric bicycles, and more.

“We are delighted to reach the expansive state of Texas, bringing Progressive IMS Outdoors to an additional market for its inaugural year,” said Tracy Harris, SVP of IMS. “We have deep roots in this region, having stopped in the Dallas market for nearly 30 years, and look forward to producing a new experience for our former attendees in the area as well as opening up our community to a wider range of eager enthusiasts. While many of the traditional aspects of our previous IMS shows still hold foundational to the new IMS Outdoors format, we are so excited to incorporate a number of fresh and exciting activities from various demo opportunities to camping, electric mobility, RVing, and so much more, making our tour truly more experiential than ever.”

The 2021 tour will mark the eleventh year in a row of continued support from Progressive as title sponsor. Harris continues: “As we enter a new and exciting phase, it’s particularly special to welcome back returning exhibitors to the tour Arai, Cycle Gear, HJC, LiquiMoly, Michelin, and Yuasa.”

The updated 2021 Progressive IMS Outdoor dates and cities are as follows:

DENVER JUNE 18-20, 2021 Loveland, CO

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JULY 9-11, 2021 Irvine, CA

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JULY 16-18, 2021 Sonoma, CA

CHICAGO AUGUST 20-22, 2021 Elgin, IL

NEW YORK CITY SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2021 Brooklyn, NY

PENNSYLVANIA SEPTEMBER 10-12, 2021 Carlisle, PA

NEW TEXAS OCTOBER 1-3, 2021 Fort Worth, TX

NASHVILLE OCTOBER 8-10, 2021 Lebanon, TN

CENTRAL FLORIDA OCTOBER 15-17, 2021 Lakeland, FL

ATLANTA OCTOBER 29-31, 2021 Conyers, GA

Specific venue information will be announced in early 2021. The latest updates can be found here.

World Supersport 300: Ana Carrasco’s Recovery

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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World Supersport 300: Ana Carrasco’s Recovery

ANA CARRASCO’S RECOVERY NEARLY COMPLETE

On January 12 the Murcian Kawasaki Provec WorldSSP300 rider was operated on to remove the implants (fixings and support bars) that had been used to accelerate her recovery.

Ana Carrasco's back, prior to her recent surgery. Photo courtesy Kawasaki. — Ana Carrasco’s back, prior to her recent surgery. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.

Several months earlier than planned, given the good progress of Ana’s vertebral injuries, Dr. Ubierna and Dr. Cáceres decided, together with Ana, to proceed and to remove the plates.

Therefore, if the CT scan programmed in the near future confirms the sufficient healing of the fracture, and, once the surgical wound has healed, Ana can return to her normal physical activity within weeks and get back on a motorcycle in less than a month. This will allow her to start the 2021 racing season at the end of April in perfect physical condition.

Ana Carrasco (Kawasaki Provec WorldSSP300 Rider): “I’m really pleased, the operation has gone well according to all the doctors, I want to thank everyone for their support these last few months, and, in particular, Albert, our medical coordinator, Santi my physical trainer and Joan Tao, my osteopath, for the many hours that they’ve dedicated to my health which is bearing fruit. Of course, my thanks also go to the good work of Dr. Ubierna and Dr. Cáceres. I’m desperate to get back on my Ninja 400; we will be 100% mentally and physically ready when the season starts.”

Dr. Cáceres and Dr. Ubierna: “On Tuesday the January 12, we conducted an operation to remove the titanium implant inserted on September 15. We decided to carry out the surgery because thanks to the CT scan we could observe that the injuries were consolidated, therefore we decided to insert lyophilised bone in the holes from the screws in order to speed up the bone regeneration. Surgery went well and according to plan; next week we’ll perform a CT scan to reconfirm the progress. If everything is OK then in two weeks Ana can do some exercise once the surgical wound has healed and in two more weeks get back on her bike”

Carla Grau (Kawasaki Provec WorldSPP300 Team Manager): “Fantastic news from the hospital and the ICATME team, Ana should be “ready to rock” in a few weeks. From here at Kawasaki Provec we want to highlight Ana’s professionalism as she has been working on her physical condition in order to accelerate as much as possible her recovery. From the point of view of the project, we haven’t stopped. We have everything ready for the 2021 season, all our sponsors have reconfirmed their support for Ana’s project, even under the current situation of economic uncertainty and Ana’s injury. In fact. even various new companies have come on board the 2021 adventure so a thousand thanks to everyone, we’ll be more than ready for the first race of the season at the end of April.”

American Flat Track: 2021 Schedule Released

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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American Flat Track: 2021 Schedule Released

Progressive American Flat Track Unveils 2021 Schedule

America’s Original Extreme Sport returns to heritage racetracks and adds new venues for its upcoming season.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 15, 2021) – Progressive American Flat Track proudly releases its 17-event race schedule for the 2021 season, which will once again bring America’s Original Extreme Sport to beloved race venues across the country. The season will launch with a reprise of the Volusia Half-Mile I & II doubleheader on Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13 during Daytona Bike Week and will culminate at the racing mecca of Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 8

“The Progressive American Flat Track schedule for 2021 has been eagerly and patiently awaited by everyone associated with the sport,” said Michael Lock, CEO of Progressive American Flat Track. “We are delighted to be able to welcome back to the series some iconic venues, complementing the well established fan favorites across the country.”

After a 2020 kickoff featuring an AFT Singles battle for the record books, Progressive AFT is thrilled to return to Volusia Speedway for another back-to-back exhibition of season-opening race action. Progressive AFT will not be racing at Daytona International Speedway during its 2021 season, but looks forward to returning in upcoming seasons.

New to 2021 is Progressive AFT’s premiere event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. One of two TT events for 2021, the inaugural Atlanta Super TT will be an event unlike any other on the calendar, with a custom-designed TT track built inside one of the country’s premier sports entertainment facilities.

A long-standing staple to the circuit, Progressive AFT roars back into the Lonestar State on Saturday, May 22 for the return of the Texas Half-Mile at Texas Motor Speedway. A particularly exciting weekend at TMS, the Texas Half-Mile will run in conjunction with a soon-to-be-announced motorcycle festival that will be a destination for two-wheeled enthusiasts from all across the nation.

There are multiple historic favorites making their return to the circuit after popular demand. After nearly a decade and a half away, Progressive AFT will be bringing the thunder back to Dirt Oval Route 66 for the Chicago Half-Mile in Joliet, Ill. on Saturday, May 29 during Memorial Day Weekend festivities.

Fans can also mark their calendars for the OKC Mile I & II, a mid-June doubleheader at Remington Park. A consistently sold-out race, this Father’s Day weekend doubleheader will certainly be an unmissable event for any race fan.

One of the longest-running races on the schedule, the Lima Half-Mile will once again draw sold-out crowds to Allen County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 26.

2015 was the last time Progressive AFT put on a show for its diehard fans in DuQuoin, Ill. 2021 brings back the DuQuoin Mile on Saturday, July 17. Winner of 2015 Bryan Smith and second place finisher Jared Mees will take to the track in hopes of defending their reign over a circuit many of their competitors have yet to race upon.

Port Royal Speedway, a venue with deep roots in dirt track racing, welcomes Progressive AFT for its first event – the Port Royal Half-Mile – in Port Royal, Penn. on Saturday, July 24.

The Series will continue its run in the northeast with the New York Short Track at Weedsport Speedway on Saturday, August 14.

The Peoria TT, a race with true historical significance, returns on Saturday, August 21 bringing back the opportunity to score one of the most coveted victories for riders in Progressive AFT competition.

Additionally, the famed Springfield Mile will once again run as a back-to-back Labor Day Weekend doubleheader, providing fans the unique opportunity to see rivalries unfold over two-days of the fastest dirt track racing in the world.

A season-long battle for championship rights will close on Friday, October 8 in the sanctuary of American motorsports, Charlotte, North Carolina with the finale Charlotte Half-Mile. This event will begin an epic race weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series takes to the track at Charlotte Motor Speedway the following Sunday.

Progressive AFT will continue to implement its precautionary race-day procedures and COVID-19 safety protocol. These guidelines will continue to be examined and updated to follow specific guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local event area authorities.

Ticket sales for the events on the 2021 Progressive AFT schedule will be available in the coming weeks on https://www.americanflattrack.com/. Check back on Progressive AFT’s website and social media channels for the latest information regarding the 2021 schedule of events and exciting pre-season updates.

2021 Progressive American Flat Track Schedule:

1. March 12: Volusia Half-Mile I – Volusia Speedway, Barberville, FL

2. March 13: Volusia Half-Mile II – Volusia Speedway, Barberville, FL

3. May 1: Atlanta Super TT – Atlanta Motor Speedway, Hampton, GA

4. May 22: Texas Half-Mile – Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX

5. May 29: Chicago Half-Mile – Dirt Oval Route 66, Joliet, IL

6. June 18: OKC Mile I – Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK

7. June 19: OKC Mile II – Remington Park, Oklahoma City, OK

8. June 26: Lima Half-Mile – Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH

9. July 17: DuQuoin Mile – DuQuoin Fairgrounds, DuQuoin, IL

10. July 24: Port Royal Half-Mile – Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA

11. August 14: New York Short Track – Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, NY

12. August 21: Peoria TT – Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL

13. September 4: Springfield Mile I – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

14. September 5: Springfield Mile II – Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL

15. September TBD: TBA Doubleheader I, California

16. September TBD: TBA Doubleheader II, California

17. October 8: Charlotte Half-Mile – Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC

For more information on Progressive American Flat Track visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

To score the latest gear for the Progressive American Flat Track fan, visit the Official Progressive AFT Merchandise store at https://store.americanflattrack.com.

Ducati Delivers 350,000th Monster

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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350,000 Times Monster

The 350,000th model of the largest selling family of motorcycles in Ducati’s history is a

Monster 1200 S “Black on Black”

Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, delivered the bike that marks this important milestone to its owner, who was invited to Borgo Panigale for the occasion

Almost 30 years after its creation, the legend of the Monster continues with the new model launched during the Ducati World Première, which will arrive in dealerships in April 2021
Borgo Panigale, Bologna, January 15, 2021 – The Monster reaches a significant milestone in its history with the delivery of the 350,000th model. This is a Monster 1200 S “Black on Black,” which Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali and the Director of the Ducati Design Center Andrea Ferraresi personally delivered to its owner, the Ducatista, Sebastien Francois Yves Hervé De Rose.

Mr. De Rose, who ordered the Monster 1200 S “Black on Black” from the Ducati dealer in Milan, was invited to Borgo Panigale for the occasion. The bike was personalized with a plate bearing the number 350,000 and was delivered to the owner accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Claudio Domenicali and a sketch of the Monster signed by the designer Angelo Amato.

The Monster is the largest selling Ducati model of all time, as well as the longest-serving motorcycle in the range. Its legend was created in 1992 when the company had the intuition of putting a Ducati on the road with a superbike chassis stripped of the fairings and all elements not strictly necessary. With the launch of the M900 model, the first Monster ever, Ducati was able to give rise to a new segment of the motorcycle market – the sports naked – creating a bike that has represented a true benchmark for several generations.

Over the course of almost 30 years the Monster has changed, improved and evolved from a technical and aesthetic point of view, but without ever losing sight of its main goal: to be a fun-to-ride bike for motorcyclists from all over the world and inspire new generations of enthusiasts. From the legendary Monster 600, which opened the Ducati world to many young motorcyclists, to the second generation with the 696 and 1100 models, passing through the 4-valve versions, up to the most recent 797, 821 and 1200, Monster represents an extraordinary success for the brand and for the Ducati company.

On December 2, 2020, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer presented the new generation of the Monster to the public, which will arrive in dealerships in April 2021. A light and essential bike, inspired by the original recipe from 1992, with a frame derived from the Superbike and a high-performance engine perfect for road use. Thanks also to the new design, which has evolved in a modern, sporty, elegant and technological direction, the new Monster is the ideal choice both for those approaching the world of two wheels for the first time and for the expert rider. The Monster is ready to inspire new generations of motorcyclists with brilliant but always easy-to-manage performance, extremely low weight, a nimble and intuitive chassis and a prestigious array of electronic equipment.

MotoGP: Gresini Still In ICU In Italy

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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UPDATE ON FAUSTO GRESINI’S CONDITIONS

The progress of Fausto Gresini’s condition continues, albeit by little steps, as he is still hospitalized – specifically in the intensive care unit of the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna.

Doctor Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto Gresini’s general clinical conditions are stable, but still linked to the persistence of respiratory insufficiency that binds him to respiratory support. He is awake, very cooperative and can do physiotherapy. The disease puts him to the test, but his willpower is always unmatched.”

Further updates in the following days.

Aprilia Tuono V4 Receives Several Updates For 2021

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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Aprilia Tuono V4 Receives Several Updates For 2021

NEW APRILIA TUONO V4

APRILIA TUONO V4 AND TUONO V4 FACTORY

THE HYPERNAKED PAR EXCELLENCE UNVEILED ON APRILIA.COM PROFOUNDLY REVAMPED: NEW STYLE, WITH BUILT-IN WINGLETS, NEW AND EVEN MORE EVOLVED ELECTRONICS, NEW CHASSIS ARCHITECTURE WITH THE BRAND NEW MOTOGP-STYLE SWINGARM

IN THE NEW VERSION, THE INIMITABLE V4 ENGINE CONFIRMS THE 175 HP THAT HAVE ALWAYS LET IT DOMINATE IN THE CATEGORY

TWO VERSIONS: TUONO V4 HAS SOFTER ERGONOMICS, GAINS IN COMFORT AND IS PROPOSED AS AN ULTRA FAST STREET BIKE, READY FOR LONG ROUTES

TUONO V4 FACTORY CONFIRMS ITS STATUS AS THE DEFINITIVE HYPERNAKED, A RACING INSTRUMENT PERFECTLY TUNED TO DOMINATE ON THE TRACK TOO

Aprilia Tuono V4 is the point of reference in the Hypernaked category in terms of effectiveness and feeling, whether in street sport riding or extreme track riding.

Tuono V4 now reaches never before seen performance and sophistication levels, thanks to Aprilia’s know-how gained over years of top-level competition and thanks to the experience of those who simply invented the Hypernaked category, starting from a superbike and creating one of the most adrenaline-charged bikes of any era, super fun on the road and unbeatable on the track.

The first big change for the new Tuono V4 family, on display for its global première online at APRILIA.COM, consists in the new and clear characterisation of the two models in the range.

Tuono V4 (available in the Tarmac Grey and Glacier White colour schemes) adopts the characteristics of a street sport bike which also looks at longer routes. The comfort provided by the raised handlebar and the more protective top fairing is new and improved. The passenger is no longer a barely-tolerated guest and now benefits from an ample and comfortable portion of saddle and lower footpegs. Tuono V4 turns its thoughts to new horizons to reach quickly, so the available accessories include a pair of dedicated, asymmetrical panniers.

Tuono V4 Factory (in the Aprilia Black colour scheme) in its nature as an adrenaline producing machine confirms those strong sensations and pure, unadulterated fun. It is dedicated to an extremely demanding public and boasts exclusive components that include the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension system as standard equipment.

The style of the Tuono V4 is entirely new and inspired by the one introduced by RS 660, from which it inherits the innovative concept of the double fairing, featuring the aerodynamic appendix function.

As in the tradition of the Tuono V4, the design is characterised by reduced surfaces and the typical top fairing that houses the new triple LED headlight unit with DRL lights featuring the “bending lights” function. Being closely derived from the RSV4, the Tuono V4 also benefits from the new and refined ergonomics of the Aprilia superbike that provides more space for a better on-board fit for the rider, thanks to the new shape of the fuel tank and tail fairing.

The electrical controls are more functional and intuitive, and the new colour TFT instrumentation is larger and more complete. Thanks to the more powerful calculating power of the new Marelli 11MP ECU and the new, six-axis inertial platform, electronic management using the full Ride-by-Wire throttle has improved and the APRC operating logic has also been refined.

The exclusive Aprilia electronic controls suite, which has always been the best in the world in terms of effectiveness and technical sophistication, is now even more enhanced with the introduction of the adjustable engine brake control. There are now six Riding Modes, three for the track (including two customisable) and three for the road (including one customisable): the rider just needs to choose the Riding Mode that best interprets his or her riding needs to automatically obtain the best settings in terms of Traction Control, Wheelie Control, engine brake, ABS and the other managed parameters.

The chassis architecture, already recognised as the point of reference in terms of effectiveness and feeling, evolves significantly thanks to the arrival of a new and lighter aluminium swingarm with lower reinforcement brace. The new swingarm therefore adopts a geometry that has already been seen on the Aprilia bikes that dominated World SBK, then developed for MotoGP. The new component is designed to lower the masses and increase the stability of the rear end in acceleration.

The Tuono V4 is still the only sport naked powered by a 65° V4 engine with unique characteristics. The 1,077 cc V4 from Veneto remains unchanged in terms of its already outstanding performance. Its 175 HP and 121 Nm of torque mean that it dominates the Hypernaked category, even when faced with competitors with more pure power, thanks to the extraordinary balance that the exuberant V4 creates with a chassis architecture and electronics package that have been perfectly tuned like no other vehicle in this category. Even with the Euro 5 emissions approval and a new exhaust system, the sound and character that the public and critics love so much about the V4 are confirmed.

TUONO V4

Availability: US End of June / Canada End of July

Price: US $15,999 / Canada $18,595

TUONO V4 FACTORY

Availability: US End of June / Canada End of July

Price: US $19,499 / Canada $21,495

British Superbike: Start Of 2021 Season Pushed Back

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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British Superbike: Start Of 2021 Season Pushed Back

2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship test schedule and opening round dates amended

The opening round of the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship will now take place on the second Bank Holiday weekend in May (29/30/31) at Oulton Park, following an alteration to the testing schedule and the first event on the provisional calendar.

MSVR has made these changes to occupy dates that would have traditionally featured the major international road races.

2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship – Revised Official Test Dates:

13 April Donington Park

28/29 April Silverstone (tbc)

11/12/13 May Snetterton

19 May Oulton Park

2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship – Revised Round 1 Date:

29/30/31 May (Bank Holiday weekend) Oulton Park

All other dates remain as per the previously published provisional calendar.

UPDATED 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship provisional calendar:

1 May 29-31 Oulton Park

2 June 4-6 Thruxton

3 June 18-20 Snetterton 300

4 July 9-11 Knockhill

5 July 23-25 Brands Hatch GP

6 August 6-8 Donington Park National

7 August 20-22 Cadwell Park

8 September 10-12 Silverstone National

9 September 17-19 Oulton Park

10 October 1-3 Donington Park GP

11 October 15-17 Brands Hatch GP

Bennetts British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs commented: “We have made a slight adjustment to the 2021 calendar, but I am pleased to say that the 2021 season will remain scheduled to begin at Oulton Park on a May Bank Holiday weekend, by simply moving to the date later in the month. All of the other ten rounds remain unchanged from the published provisional calendar.

“We had already taken a cautious approach with a May start date to the 2021 season to leave dates available for the North West 200. However with this now unlikely to take place during that time, this adjustment to our calendar means we can lose what would have been a four week dormant phase, and condense the gap between Bennetts BSB events.

“As a result of this change, the official test schedule has been altered accordingly to assist our teams to make the best preparation possible for the start of the new season.”

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

Dunlop Introduces 12-Inch Mini Road Racing Tire

David Swarts

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January 15, 2021

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Dunlop Introduces 12-Inch Mini Road Racing Tire

Dunlop makes a mini racer

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: With mini road racing continuing to gain in popularity, Dunlop is releasing the all-new TT93GP PRO. This 12-inch street-legal mini tire fits popular models and is designed with a priority on performance.

Developed in various racing series around the world, the TT93GP PRO combines construction, compound and tread design that provide quick turn-in, excellent bump control, and greater feel from the ground.

Cut breaker construction and additional sidewall support give the TT93GP PRO stability while cornering and braking, and high-grip compounds let riders achieve high lean angles on the track.

Now mini racers can experience the kind of performance only Dunlop delivers.

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

Superbike-Coach Releases Its 2021 Event Calendar

January 16, 2021

Action from a Superbike-Coach event. Photo courtesy Superbike-Coach.