It gives me great pleasure and is an even greater honor to announce that BARTCON Racing will be continuing its MotoAmerica Junior Cup program next season in 2021.
We will be entering not one but two Triple Strong Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400s to be ridden by two of America’s new, up-and-coming young road racing stars. They are Kayla Yaakov and Keagan Brown.
Keagan Brown. Photo courtesy BARTCON Racing.
Kayla and Keagan are both presently only 13-years-old but will start racing for BARTCON next season as soon as they turn the legal age to race Junior Cup, which is 14. Keagan will turn 14 on Sunday, May 2nd, missing only Race One of the opening round at Road Atlanta, and Kayla will be making her professional debut on the west coast at Ridge Motorsports Park, in Washington, turning 14 on June 24th.
Kayla Yaakov. Photo by BARTCON Racing.
As BARTCON Racing Team owner I cannot express enough how excited the entire crew is to be involved in the start of Kayla’s and Keagan’s professional racing careers. We also look forward to announcing some new team sponsors just as soon as we have firmed up our collective commitments.
In closing and on behalf of the BARTCON Racing Team I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Holidays & Happier New Year and look forward to seeing all our racing family, friends and fans next season.
OneX USA is proud to be taking another step toward helping the motorcycle racing community and are now partnering with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing as a contingency sponsor for 2021 for both the National Challenge Series and Sportsman Series.
“WERA Motorcycle Roadracing is excited to have OneX USA on board with a contingency program for WERA riders in 2021. OneX USA is run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders who are now ready to give back to the sport, and we are happy to help them do that and reach WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders,” said Evelyne Clarke, CEO of WERA.
Bridgestone announces Battlax Sport Touring T32 and T32GT motorcycle tires to set new category benchmark
Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire applies Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Technology for enhanced overall wet performance.
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire provides a 7% shorter braking distance in wet conditions and a 13% bigger contact patch on the rear than its predecessor.
The new tire’s dedicated GT tire line for middleweight and heavy motorcycles also comes with improved wet performance and grip, plus an increase of 10% in wear life compared to predecessor.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is announcing a new benchmark in motorcycle’s sport touring category: the new Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire. The T32 tire, alongside the dedicated T32GT tire line for middleweight and heavy motorcycles, brings together everything the sport touring category needs in terms of performance, confidence and contact feel in all weather conditions.
Bridgestone‘s new Battlax T32 tire. Photo courtesy Bridgestone.
Next-generation wet weather performance
One of the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s standout benefits is its improved overall wet performance versus its predecessor, the Battlax Sport Touring T31 tire. This is thanks to several new and innovative features in the tire’s design and compound technology.
The tire applies Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Technology, which combines pulse-shaped grooves with small center deflectors to equalize waterflow in comparison with a straight groove to optimize the waterflow’s speed. This in turn helps improve water channeling and drainage across the tire, which enhances grip and adhesion and reduces the tire’s slip ratio in wet conditions. A video explaining Pulse Groove Technology can be found at https://www.bridgestonemotorcycletires.com/en-us/blog/pulse-groove-video.
The impact of Bridgestone’s Pulse Groove Technology on the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s wet weather performance is complemented by an increased groove ratio and a 13% larger contact patch on the rear tire to increase overall contact area and connection to the road compared to its predecessor.
The Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s wet weather accolades unite to give the tire a wet braking performance that is 7% shorter than its predecessor, with no sacrifice on wear life.
The technical upgrades on the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire are not only visual. Construction and compound modifications give the sport touring tire outstanding handling capabilities in the dry and wet, plus excellent high speed, straight and cornering stability.
A fully dedicated GT line
For middleweight and heavy touring motorcycles, Bridgestone has developed a fully dedicated Battlax Sport Touring T32GT tire, with technical features and a pattern design in line with the requirements for this very specific motorcycle category.
The GT version also incorporates Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Pattern Technology, alongside an optimized groove positioning and construction for the optimal pattern stiffness required for middleweight and heavy motorcycles. These benefits, along with other performance features, enable an improved wet performance and grip from the Battlax Sport Touring T31 tire, plus a 10% increase in wear life.
Incredible performance in poor conditions
Bridgestone’s Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire offers full-size line for the sport touring category. The T32 tire and T32GT tire will be available in early 2021.
“Battlax’s next-generation sport touring tires, the T32 tire and T32GT tire are the result of Bridgestone’s technical expertise and commitment to continually improve tire development,” said Jared Williams, general manager, Bridgestone Motorcycle Tire Business in the United States and Canada. “By significantly enhancing the tire’s connection with the road, the T32 tire delivers incredible performance, even in poor weather conditions, giving riders more control and confidence in the wet. These benefits are also found in the GT tire line, allowing this technology to reach more motorcyclists.”
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About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone Americas develops, manufactures, and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions, and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social value and customer value. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility and improving the way people move, live, work and play.
Ducati Digitalization Process Continues with Online Journey, a Virtual Tour of Ducati Museum
A digital guided tour, accessible from a PC, smartphone or tablet, for all enthusiasts who wish to discover the history of Ducati
Starting December 22, the virtual tour, an exclusive experience to live or give as a present, will be enriched with content of the “Anatomy of Speed” exhibition, such as the Desmosedici GP16
The Online Journey continues the Ducati digitalization process which has undergone a recent acceleration with smart working for employees and the Ducati Cares program for all enthusiasts
Borgo Panigale, Bologna – The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer is continuing the digitalization process that has accelerated significantly in the last period, during which Ducati has made the most of digital systems to ensure smart working for all employees and to keep in touch with Ducati fans through virtual presentations and other content.
Since April 2020, Ducati has also introduced a dedicated protocol – Ducati Cares – so that Ducatisti can visit their trusted dealers in complete safety, by interacting digitally to book an appointment or remotely evaluate the purchase of a motorcycle.
The company has extended the digitalization process to the Ducati Museum as well, expanding the digital offer of the Borgo Panigale Experience through the “Ducati Museum Online Journey”. Real guided tours accessible from a PC, smartphone or tablet, virtually accompanied by the museum’s expert guides, to discover – even remotely – the place where the motorcycle manufacturer shares its essence and history with all its fans.
Starting from December 22, the exhibition that can be visited through the Ducati Museum Online Journey will be enriched with the introduction of content of the “Anatomy of Speed”. The temporary exhibition created by Ducati in 2019 tells the story of how aerodynamics is a fundamental component underlying the concept of performance through which Ducati expresses its excellence, confirmed by the victory of the 2020 MotoGP World Constructors’ Title. The video interview with the Ducati Corse engineers created for the occasion and the Desmosedici GP16, a bike on which the development of aerodynamic appendages reached its peak before the MotoGP Technical Regulations were modified, will be part of the tour throughout the month of January 2021.
The visit has a maximum duration of about 45 minutes and is aimed at all enthusiasts of motoring history who, while waiting to be able to admire the motorcycles exhibited at the Ducati Museum in person, still wish to live a Ducati experience and discover its history. During the tour, users also have the possibility to interact with the guide through the platform’s Q&A system.
The cost of the Ducati Museum Online Journey is €10 (approximately $12 USD), and for the holidays, the online guided tour is an original gift idea for loved ones. All those who purchase the digital tour during 2020 will get €10 discount on the purchase of the Ducati Museum Catalogue, which they can buy in Borgo Panigale at the official shop. A unique opportunity to complete their knowledge of the fascinating history of the brand.
There are four tours per week at the following times: Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. EST and Saturday at 3:00 a.m. EST in English; Thursday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Italian. Interested users can book the virtual guided tour directly on the ticketing platform of the Museum by selecting the date, language and time. Once the booking is complete, an email confirmation provides a code and link to access the Online Journey.
Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team to Contest 2021 FIM Supersport World Championship with Aegerter and Hendra Pratama
Ten Kate Racing will field a Yamaha supported WorldSSP team in 2021, with Dominique Aegerter joined by bLU cRU rider Galang Hendra Pratama at the Dutch squad.
The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team announced last week that they would return to the series in which they claimed nine riders’ championships between 2002 and 2014, this time running championship-winning Yamaha R6 bikes.
In 2019, the team joined the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha and French rider Loris Baz and scored four podium finishes earlier this season. For their 2021 WorldSSP assault, Ten Kate Racing Yamaha have selected Moto2 race-winner Aegerter and Indonesian youngster Hendra Pratama as their riders.
Aegerter brings a huge amount of Grand Prix motorcycle racing experience, having spent three seasons in 125cc and 10 years in Moto2. The Swiss rider took victory at the 2014 German Grand Prix and finished on the podium seven times before moving on to contest the 2020 MotoE World Cup.
In his maiden season, the 30-year-old won two races, finishing on the podium four times on his way to third in the standings. Aegerter also has Suzuka 8 Hours experience, finishing twice on the podium with a best result of second in 2015.
After impressing at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 camp in 2016, Indonesian hero Hendra Pratama, who represents “Semakin di Depan”, the message and spirit of Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing who have helped get him to the level he is today, earned a wildcard entry into the Supersport 300 World Championship at Portimao the following season. He retired from that race, but got a second chance in the Jerez finale, where he became Indonesia’s first race-winner at world championship level.
Two strong WorldSSP300 seasons with Yamaha’s bLU cRU programme saw him graduate to the bLU cRU Yamaha WorldSSP Team by MS Racing in WorldSSP for 2020. The 21-year-old continued to develop throughout the year, with his season highlight coming at Magny-Cours where he qualified an impressive sixth.
The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team and riders will now begin their preparations for the 2021 season, which is set to get underway at Assen, The Netherlands, on 23-25 April.
Dominique Aegerter
“I am very happy that I will be a part of the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha WorldSSP project in 2021. First of all, I owe a lot to Gerrit and Ronald Ten Kate, and also Kervin Bos for the faith they have shown in me and for giving me a chance in their professional and very experienced team. It is an amazing opportunity and it is my goal to be able to fight for the top positions in every race next season. It will be the first time for me to ride a Yamaha R6 but I have ridden a lot of different machinery in the last couple of months so I do not expect that it will be hard to change my riding style to this machine. Besides that, I will be entering a very experienced team and I am convinced that, together with my crew chief and mechanics, I will get used to this bike quickly and be able to go fast. I can’t wait to start working together and I’m looking forward to finally get on this Yamaha YZF-R6 for the first time in early January. Finally, I would like to thank IXS Hostettler Yamaha in Switzerland for their support.”
Galang Hendra Pratama
“First of all, I’d like to say thank you to Yamaha Indonesia, Yamaha Motor Europe and also all my sponsors for giving me another chance to compete in the 2021 WorldSSP season. I’m very happy to be with Ten Kate Racing Yamaha, they have a lot of great experience in this class, I feel good about our prospects. In the 2020 season I learned a lot about how to ride the Yamaha R6, which is totally different to the 300cc bikes. For next season, I will push and try to fight within the top 10 and will always aim to achieve the maximum in each race.”
Kervin Bos – Team Manager
“We are really happy to have a young rider like Galang in our team. Our history has always been to focus on developing youngsters and teaching them the skills they need to reach a higher level. He joins Dominique Aegerter, who’s a fast and experienced rider, so overall it’s a very strong line-up for us. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the Ten Kate Racing team and hopefully together we can achieve good results. It’s also great for us to have a strong relationship with Yamaha again and that they will provide support for our 2021 campaign. A big thanks to our partners, especially Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Indonesia, we’re excited to get the new season underway.”
Loris Cresson confirmed with TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing for the 2021 and 2022 WorldSBK seasons
Ahead of their 30th season of World Championship racing, TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing, who have been present in WorldSBK since 1998, is pleased announce that Loris Cresson, who made his debut with the team in the season finale of the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship in Portugal, will compete for them in WorldSBK in 2021 and 2022.
The Belgian rider demonstrated great potential during several post-season tests with the squad. Both Loris and the team look forward to further progression when the new season starts at the TT Circuit Assen at the end of April.
TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing will have at its disposal the latest version of the Kawasaki ZX-10RR and are hopeful that they will be in a position to announce a second rider alongside Cresson in the coming weeks.
Loris Cresson: “I am happy to ride with Pedercini Racing for 2021 and 2022 in World Superbike. It’s a big step for me in my career and as a man, a new challenge, a big one but I am ready for it. After the race in Estoril and the tests we have made together I feel confident of what we can do in the coming years. It feels like I have a new extended family, it really has been a great atmosphere so far. Sure, we will learn each other more but the feeling I have is already really good and they believe in me which is important. I am sure we can improve every time we are on the bike and I hope we can go testing with the new bike soon. I wish everyone at the team, all my sponsors and supporters and all the fans of WorldSBK a Happy Christmas and look forward to see everyone on track at Assen!”
Lucio Pedercini – Team Owner: “I am happy to continue with Loris for the 2021 season, we see a lot of potential in him. Together we are sure we can improve and do a good job. We want to work hard, to make a good season, and to help Loris to develop as a rider. The plan is to sign with a second rider which will be good for the team and also Loris as he will have a reference point from someone on track with the same equipment. Sure, both myself and David Salom can and will help him but it’s better to have two bikes and have two riders working together. Both riders will benefit from this. Like always we will do our best as a team and look forward to our 30th season in a World Championship paddock.”
TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing will also be present in WorldSSP300 in 2021. Johan Gimbert will be their rider.
Tito Rabat will ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Barni Racing Team in 2021 WorldSBK season
Calvenzano (BG), 21 December 2020 – The Barni Racing Team is pleased to announce that Tito Rabat will defend the colours of the Marco Barnabò’s squad in the 2021 WorldSBK season. The Catalan will ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the team from Bergamo and today he made his first contact with the new team. At the Barni Racing Team’s factory in Calvenzano – about 30km far from Bergamo – Tito signed the new one-year contract than he jumped on the saddle of his new bike for the first time. Also the Sporting Director of Ducati Corse Paolo Ciabatti attended the meeting.
Esteve “Tito” Rabat, born in Barcelona in 1989, was the Moto 2 World Champion in 2014 and he came from five seasons in MotoGP, the last three with the Ducati GP of the Avintia Racing Team. In the upcoming season Rabat will make his debut in the WorldSBK championship bringing to the Barni Racing Team his experience as a rider with an impressive fifteen championships in 125, Moto 2 and MotoGP.
Marco Barnabò, Team Principal Barni Racing Team
“I’m very happy with the agreement with Tito because when I spoke with him I saw our same approach to work: great commitment and determination trying to achieve ambitious goals. Our whole team is ready to do its best to put him in the best conditions to reach good results.”
Paolo Ciabatti, Sporting Director Ducati Corse
“We are very happy about the agreement between Marco Barnabò and Tito Rabat. Since many year the Barni Racing Team is a consolidated reality as a Ducati satellite team in Superbike and we are sure that in 2021 the squad will be able to put Tito in the best conditions to express all his talent. Rabat arrives in the WorldSBK championship motivated to achieve important results and we are sure he can count on Barni’s maximum support.”
Tito Rabat, #53
“After many years in MotoGP I will have the chance to start a new adventure in WorldSBK and I want to show all my potential in this championship. I know I’ll have at my disposal a great bike and a good team, for this opportunity I want to thank the Barni Racing Team and Ducati. For me the new challenge started today when I jumped on the Ducati Panigale V4 R for the first time. I can’t wait to take it on track, and I will work hard to be full prepared for the first test.”
IRVINE, CA (December 21, 2020) – Two men with strong ties to the MotoAmerica paddock have joined the MotoAmerica team with Rick Hobbs and Tige Daane set to work in race direction and technical control, respectively.
With 20 Canadian and U.S. National Championships to his credit as a crew chief, including four MotoAmerica Superbike titles with Yamaha and Cameron Beaubier, Hobbs has been hired as MotoAmerica’s Race Director, replacing Dan Argano, who will return to his role as FIM Safety Officer.
“I guess I wasn’t quite ready to leave racing as it’s basically been my entire life’s work,” Hobbs said. “I really enjoyed learning and working in race control this past season. It’s definitely different from what I was doing, and a new challenge for me. I’m looking forward to the 2021 season and joining the quality team already assembled in race control.”
Daane also comes to MotoAmerica with a solid racing and technical background from years in motorsport, including owning a race shop, Cyclemall, co-owning FTecu, and running a race team, Baby Appleseed. Daane most recently served as Michael Gilbert’s crew chief on his MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Kawasaki ZX-10RR. Daane will take over from long-time MotoAmerica Technical Director James Morse, who is leaving the company to start his own business.
“I’m excited to get started,” Daane said. “I’ve been involved in road racing for a long time on many different levels, but this is a new challenge for me and I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been impressed with MotoAmerica during my time in the paddock and I’m happy to be joining the team.”
“I’d like to welcome both Rick and Tige to the MotoAmerica team,” said MotoAmerica Partner Chuck Aksland. “Both of them come to us with a solid knowledge of the inner workings of the paddock, the teams and their personnel. I have no doubts in their abilities to succeed in their new jobs and we’re proud to have them on board. I’d also like to thank James (Morse) for his hard work and dedication to MotoAmerica. James was instrumental in getting us off the ground, joining us prior to our first season of 2015. He will always be considered a good friend of MotoAmerica and we wish him the best in his next endeavor.”
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About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Emily Chandler has been with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing since she was an official back in the 1980s. She then took a job in Indiana, but upon her return to Georgia came back to WERA Motorcycle Roadracing asking if we needed part-time help. After only three months, she asked if she could go full-time. That was January 1997.
“Emily was my right hand in the office all these years. I will miss her terribly but wish her all the joy that taking care of her new grandbaby can bring her,” said Evelyne Clarke, CEO of WERA Motorcycle Roadracing.
Emily will begin her new role as a nanny for her grandson Jonathan “Joey” Burke, III when her daughter Rainy Burke goes back to teaching.
The 2021 schedule has been released and we look forward to seeing all our WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders next season and wish you all a blessed and happy holiday season. The WERA office will be closed 12/21 to 1/4/2021, so if you need to contact us please use email: [email protected]. Thank you!
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the foremost place to develop talent in the sport of motorcycle Roadracing. The legacy of Pro riders on a National and World level is legendary. All events are run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing with a co-sanction by the AMA and they go coast to coast offering entry level racing with the WERA Sportsman Series as well as a Pro-Am Series with the WERA National Challenge Series, WERA Motorcycle Roadracing also offer Vintage Racing and limited Endurance Racing with Track Day Partners N2 and Sportbike Track Time. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted the 2017 AMA Track Organizer of the Year.
For more information on WERA Motorcycle Roadracing please check out our web site at wera.com!
Suzuki GSX-R, Street-Sport, Cruiser, DualSport, and Adventure Models Complete the Collection
Brea, CA – Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is pleased to announce an additional group of street bikes, completing the 2021 Suzuki lineup. This final wave of new machines brings together a collection of proven Suzuki motorcycles including stunning Suzuki sportbikes; ultra-versatile, street-sport bikes like the SV650 ABS; go anywhere DualSport, and Adventure machines; and wind in your face Suzuki Boulevard cruisers for all.
Sportbike models – In 1985, Suzuki revolutionized the sportbike category with the introduction of the original GSX-R750. Suzuki continues to perform and compete at the highest level with Joan Mir winning the 2020 MotoGP World Championship in convincing fashion.
Joining the recently introduced 100th Anniversary GSX-R lineup, the GSX-R1000R, and the GSX-R750, the 2021 family of GSX-R high-performance motorcycles – including the GSX-R600 and GSX-R1000 continue this tradition of Suzuki performance. Both new models sport striking new color schemes that complement the high-performance Suzuki GSX-R series of sportbikes.
Additionally, the 2021 Suzuki GSX250R provides all the real-world features you need for convenient and fun riding wrapped in the stylish Suzuki sportbike look that you want.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX-R1000 – The 2021 GSX-R1000’s advanced electronic rider aids such as traction control and a bi-directional quick shifter enhance the riding experience while the distinctive, aerodynamic GSX-R bodywork slices through the wind. The 2021 GSX-R1000 is available in a new Metallic Matte Black No. 2 color scheme with black graphics and wheels.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX-R600. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX-R600 – The 2021 GSX-R600’s good looks aren’t just for style, it’s the true byproduct of decades of production road racing dominance. Iconic GSX-R styling provides sharp looks and a slippery shape that features a Pearl Brilliant White paint scheme that includes graphics unique to the GSX-R600.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX250R ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX250R ABS – This approachable street sportbike features a proven, twin-cylinder, fuel-injected engine wrapped in stylish full-fairing bodywork. With responsive yet easy-to-control performance, exceptional fuel efficiency, nimble handling, and a comfortable riding position. The 2021 GSX250R ABS features a new, two-tone Pearl Glacier White No. 2 and Pearl Nebular Black paint scheme that delivers big bike quality to the 250 class.
A 2021 Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Street-Sport Models – Suzuki Street-Sport motorcycles are the best motorcycles on the market for a variety of riding styles and destinations. Suzuki takes the proven performance of advanced four-stroke powerplants and adds to that real-world ergonomics and features to deliver motorcycles that are as versatile as they are fun.
SV650 ABS – Suzuki riders struck motorcycling gold when the first SV650 debuted in 1999. Since then, this iconic motorcycle has seen continual improvements while still embodying the sporty personality that only a lively, mid-sized V-twin roadster delivers.
The 2021 SV650 ABS has an exciting V-twin powerplant that provides thrilling performance, mounted in a lightweight chassis that delivers a sporty and exciting ride. New for 2021, the 2021 SV650 ABS’s Pearl Brilliant White and Glass Sparkle Black bodywork are accompanied by a frame and wheels coated with red metallic paint.
A 2021 Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
DualSport – Suzuki DualSport machines are some of the most versatile, reliable, and fun-to-ride motorcycles available on the market. The DR line of Suzuki motorcycles has allowed millions of people around the world to experience the joys of street and off-road riding from the saddle of an exciting Suzuki motorcycle.
DR650S – The 2021 Suzuki DR650S is quite possibly the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Every DR650S features a reliable, 644cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, single engine carried in a strong steel, semi-double cradle frame with a telescopic fork and link-style rear suspension that can tackle tough trails or urban roads with proven performance.
With new Solid Special White No. 2 bodywork that features distinctive blue and black graphics, the DR650S looks great when ridden on any surface. Whatever riding adventure you plan to undertake, the 2021 Suzuki DR650S is your willing partner.
A 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Adventure – Renowned for versatility, reliability, and value, Suzuki’s V-Strom models have attracted many riders who use their motorcycles for touring, commuting, or a fun ride when the spirit moves them. These are touchstone motorcycles balanced with a natural riding position, comfortable seat, and a flexible engine character that produces stress-free riding during daily commuting use or a high-mile adventure.
V-Strom 650 – The V-Strom 650 is an Adventure bike that’s greater than the sum of its parts, offering versatility and reliability like no other bike in its class. Coated in new Candy Daring Red paint, the effective fairing with vertically stacked headlights, adjustable windshield, and iconic Suzuki DR-Big styling adds true adventure style and real-world function.
A 2021 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Cruiser Models: – Ready for a highway run in ‘21? The 2021 lineup of Suzuki cruisers are equally at home on city streets or out on the interstate. The collection of fuel-injected, V-twin engines delivers abundant torque and are engineered for comfort and style in the new year.
Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S – The 2021 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. is the performance cruiser other bikes wish they were. The muscular M109R has a powerful V-twin engine using some of the largest pistons in the industry – a bike that will get your adrenaline flowing whenever you ride.
Choose from a pair of new, two-tone paint schemes on the 2021 Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. – Candy Daring Red and Glass Sparkle Black or the Metallic Triton Blue and Glass Sparkle Black treatment with contrasting graphics. Both high-quality color treatments visually announce that this is a serious muscle cruiser and true to Suzuki’s performance heritage.
A 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50T. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Boulevard C50T – The Suzuki Boulevard C50T boasts a collection of tour-ready features including a spacious riding position, aerodynamic windshield, and custom-made leather-texture saddlebags.
The 2021 Boulevard C50T’s fresh new Pearl Brilliant White paint with subtle blue graphics blends well with the Boulevard’s classic styling, windscreen, studded leather-texture seats, and matching saddlebags.
A 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Boulevard C50 – Be ready to be the center of attention as the 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50 turns heads wherever you ride. The Boulevard C50 stamps a bold impression on traditional cruiser styling that includes a kicked-out fork, valance-style fenders, and a staggered, chromed, dual exhaust system.
New for ‘21 the C50 delivers a Candy Daring Red color or a new Solid Iron Gray paint with updated graphics that augment the Boulevard C50’s classic look and feel.
Suzuki is excited for all riders to see and experience these new 2021 Suzuki models. Look for these new models to start arriving in local Suzuki dealerships soon. To see the complete line-up of Suzuki models, head to www.SuzukiCycles.com for all the latest information, specs, and photos.
It gives me great pleasure and is an even greater honor to announce that BARTCON Racing will be continuing its MotoAmerica Junior Cup program next season in 2021.
We will be entering not one but two Triple Strong Racing Kawasaki Ninja 400s to be ridden by two of America’s new, up-and-coming young road racing stars. They are Kayla Yaakov and Keagan Brown.
Keagan Brown. Photo courtesy BARTCON Racing.
Kayla and Keagan are both presently only 13-years-old but will start racing for BARTCON next season as soon as they turn the legal age to race Junior Cup, which is 14. Keagan will turn 14 on Sunday, May 2nd, missing only Race One of the opening round at Road Atlanta, and Kayla will be making her professional debut on the west coast at Ridge Motorsports Park, in Washington, turning 14 on June 24th.
Kayla Yaakov. Photo by BARTCON Racing.
As BARTCON Racing Team owner I cannot express enough how excited the entire crew is to be involved in the start of Kayla’s and Keagan’s professional racing careers. We also look forward to announcing some new team sponsors just as soon as we have firmed up our collective commitments.
In closing and on behalf of the BARTCON Racing Team I would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Holidays & Happier New Year and look forward to seeing all our racing family, friends and fans next season.
OneX USA-sponsored Stefano Mesa (37). Photo by Lisa Theobald, courtesy ASRA/CCS.
OneX USA is proud to be taking another step toward helping the motorcycle racing community and are now partnering with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing as a contingency sponsor for 2021 for both the National Challenge Series and Sportsman Series.
“WERA Motorcycle Roadracing is excited to have OneX USA on board with a contingency program for WERA riders in 2021. OneX USA is run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders who are now ready to give back to the sport, and we are happy to help them do that and reach WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders,” said Evelyne Clarke, CEO of WERA.
Motorcycles fitted with Bridgestone‘s new Battlax T32 tires in action. Photo courtesy Bridgestone.
Bridgestone announces Battlax Sport Touring T32 and T32GT motorcycle tires to set new category benchmark
Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire applies Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Technology for enhanced overall wet performance.
Bridgestone Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire provides a 7% shorter braking distance in wet conditions and a 13% bigger contact patch on the rear than its predecessor.
The new tire’s dedicated GT tire line for middleweight and heavy motorcycles also comes with improved wet performance and grip, plus an increase of 10% in wear life compared to predecessor.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) is announcing a new benchmark in motorcycle’s sport touring category: the new Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire. The T32 tire, alongside the dedicated T32GT tire line for middleweight and heavy motorcycles, brings together everything the sport touring category needs in terms of performance, confidence and contact feel in all weather conditions.
Bridgestone‘s new Battlax T32 tire. Photo courtesy Bridgestone.
Next-generation wet weather performance
One of the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s standout benefits is its improved overall wet performance versus its predecessor, the Battlax Sport Touring T31 tire. This is thanks to several new and innovative features in the tire’s design and compound technology.
The tire applies Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Technology, which combines pulse-shaped grooves with small center deflectors to equalize waterflow in comparison with a straight groove to optimize the waterflow’s speed. This in turn helps improve water channeling and drainage across the tire, which enhances grip and adhesion and reduces the tire’s slip ratio in wet conditions. A video explaining Pulse Groove Technology can be found at https://www.bridgestonemotorcycletires.com/en-us/blog/pulse-groove-video.
The impact of Bridgestone’s Pulse Groove Technology on the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s wet weather performance is complemented by an increased groove ratio and a 13% larger contact patch on the rear tire to increase overall contact area and connection to the road compared to its predecessor.
The Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire’s wet weather accolades unite to give the tire a wet braking performance that is 7% shorter than its predecessor, with no sacrifice on wear life.
The technical upgrades on the Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire are not only visual. Construction and compound modifications give the sport touring tire outstanding handling capabilities in the dry and wet, plus excellent high speed, straight and cornering stability.
A fully dedicated GT line
For middleweight and heavy touring motorcycles, Bridgestone has developed a fully dedicated Battlax Sport Touring T32GT tire, with technical features and a pattern design in line with the requirements for this very specific motorcycle category.
The GT version also incorporates Bridgestone’s state of the art Pulse Groove Pattern Technology, alongside an optimized groove positioning and construction for the optimal pattern stiffness required for middleweight and heavy motorcycles. These benefits, along with other performance features, enable an improved wet performance and grip from the Battlax Sport Touring T31 tire, plus a 10% increase in wear life.
Incredible performance in poor conditions
Bridgestone’s Battlax Sport Touring T32 tire offers full-size line for the sport touring category. The T32 tire and T32GT tire will be available in early 2021.
“Battlax’s next-generation sport touring tires, the T32 tire and T32GT tire are the result of Bridgestone’s technical expertise and commitment to continually improve tire development,” said Jared Williams, general manager, Bridgestone Motorcycle Tire Business in the United States and Canada. “By significantly enhancing the tire’s connection with the road, the T32 tire delivers incredible performance, even in poor weather conditions, giving riders more control and confidence in the wet. These benefits are also found in the GT tire line, allowing this technology to reach more motorcyclists.”
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One of the display halls at the Ducati Museum in Bologna, Italy. Photo courtesy Ducati.
Ducati Digitalization Process Continues with Online Journey, a Virtual Tour of Ducati Museum
A digital guided tour, accessible from a PC, smartphone or tablet, for all enthusiasts who wish to discover the history of Ducati
Starting December 22, the virtual tour, an exclusive experience to live or give as a present, will be enriched with content of the “Anatomy of Speed” exhibition, such as the Desmosedici GP16
The Online Journey continues the Ducati digitalization process which has undergone a recent acceleration with smart working for employees and the Ducati Cares program for all enthusiasts
Borgo Panigale, Bologna – The Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer is continuing the digitalization process that has accelerated significantly in the last period, during which Ducati has made the most of digital systems to ensure smart working for all employees and to keep in touch with Ducati fans through virtual presentations and other content.
Since April 2020, Ducati has also introduced a dedicated protocol – Ducati Cares – so that Ducatisti can visit their trusted dealers in complete safety, by interacting digitally to book an appointment or remotely evaluate the purchase of a motorcycle.
The company has extended the digitalization process to the Ducati Museum as well, expanding the digital offer of the Borgo Panigale Experience through the “Ducati Museum Online Journey”. Real guided tours accessible from a PC, smartphone or tablet, virtually accompanied by the museum’s expert guides, to discover – even remotely – the place where the motorcycle manufacturer shares its essence and history with all its fans.
Starting from December 22, the exhibition that can be visited through the Ducati Museum Online Journey will be enriched with the introduction of content of the “Anatomy of Speed”. The temporary exhibition created by Ducati in 2019 tells the story of how aerodynamics is a fundamental component underlying the concept of performance through which Ducati expresses its excellence, confirmed by the victory of the 2020 MotoGP World Constructors’ Title. The video interview with the Ducati Corse engineers created for the occasion and the Desmosedici GP16, a bike on which the development of aerodynamic appendages reached its peak before the MotoGP Technical Regulations were modified, will be part of the tour throughout the month of January 2021.
The visit has a maximum duration of about 45 minutes and is aimed at all enthusiasts of motoring history who, while waiting to be able to admire the motorcycles exhibited at the Ducati Museum in person, still wish to live a Ducati experience and discover its history. During the tour, users also have the possibility to interact with the guide through the platform’s Q&A system.
The cost of the Ducati Museum Online Journey is €10 (approximately $12 USD), and for the holidays, the online guided tour is an original gift idea for loved ones. All those who purchase the digital tour during 2020 will get €10 discount on the purchase of the Ducati Museum Catalogue, which they can buy in Borgo Panigale at the official shop. A unique opportunity to complete their knowledge of the fascinating history of the brand.
There are four tours per week at the following times: Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. EST and Saturday at 3:00 a.m. EST in English; Thursday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Italian. Interested users can book the virtual guided tour directly on the ticketing platform of the Museum by selecting the date, language and time. Once the booking is complete, an email confirmation provides a code and link to access the Online Journey.
Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team to Contest 2021 FIM Supersport World Championship with Aegerter and Hendra Pratama
Ten Kate Racing will field a Yamaha supported WorldSSP team in 2021, with Dominique Aegerter joined by bLU cRU rider Galang Hendra Pratama at the Dutch squad.
The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team announced last week that they would return to the series in which they claimed nine riders’ championships between 2002 and 2014, this time running championship-winning Yamaha R6 bikes.
In 2019, the team joined the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha and French rider Loris Baz and scored four podium finishes earlier this season. For their 2021 WorldSSP assault, Ten Kate Racing Yamaha have selected Moto2 race-winner Aegerter and Indonesian youngster Hendra Pratama as their riders.
Aegerter brings a huge amount of Grand Prix motorcycle racing experience, having spent three seasons in 125cc and 10 years in Moto2. The Swiss rider took victory at the 2014 German Grand Prix and finished on the podium seven times before moving on to contest the 2020 MotoE World Cup.
In his maiden season, the 30-year-old won two races, finishing on the podium four times on his way to third in the standings. Aegerter also has Suzuka 8 Hours experience, finishing twice on the podium with a best result of second in 2015.
After impressing at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 camp in 2016, Indonesian hero Hendra Pratama, who represents “Semakin di Depan”, the message and spirit of Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufacturing who have helped get him to the level he is today, earned a wildcard entry into the Supersport 300 World Championship at Portimao the following season. He retired from that race, but got a second chance in the Jerez finale, where he became Indonesia’s first race-winner at world championship level.
Two strong WorldSSP300 seasons with Yamaha’s bLU cRU programme saw him graduate to the bLU cRU Yamaha WorldSSP Team by MS Racing in WorldSSP for 2020. The 21-year-old continued to develop throughout the year, with his season highlight coming at Magny-Cours where he qualified an impressive sixth.
The Ten Kate Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team and riders will now begin their preparations for the 2021 season, which is set to get underway at Assen, The Netherlands, on 23-25 April.
Dominique Aegerter
“I am very happy that I will be a part of the Ten Kate Racing Yamaha WorldSSP project in 2021. First of all, I owe a lot to Gerrit and Ronald Ten Kate, and also Kervin Bos for the faith they have shown in me and for giving me a chance in their professional and very experienced team. It is an amazing opportunity and it is my goal to be able to fight for the top positions in every race next season. It will be the first time for me to ride a Yamaha R6 but I have ridden a lot of different machinery in the last couple of months so I do not expect that it will be hard to change my riding style to this machine. Besides that, I will be entering a very experienced team and I am convinced that, together with my crew chief and mechanics, I will get used to this bike quickly and be able to go fast. I can’t wait to start working together and I’m looking forward to finally get on this Yamaha YZF-R6 for the first time in early January. Finally, I would like to thank IXS Hostettler Yamaha in Switzerland for their support.”
Galang Hendra Pratama
“First of all, I’d like to say thank you to Yamaha Indonesia, Yamaha Motor Europe and also all my sponsors for giving me another chance to compete in the 2021 WorldSSP season. I’m very happy to be with Ten Kate Racing Yamaha, they have a lot of great experience in this class, I feel good about our prospects. In the 2020 season I learned a lot about how to ride the Yamaha R6, which is totally different to the 300cc bikes. For next season, I will push and try to fight within the top 10 and will always aim to achieve the maximum in each race.”
Kervin Bos – Team Manager
“We are really happy to have a young rider like Galang in our team. Our history has always been to focus on developing youngsters and teaching them the skills they need to reach a higher level. He joins Dominique Aegerter, who’s a fast and experienced rider, so overall it’s a very strong line-up for us. We are looking forward to welcoming them to the Ten Kate Racing team and hopefully together we can achieve good results. It’s also great for us to have a strong relationship with Yamaha again and that they will provide support for our 2021 campaign. A big thanks to our partners, especially Yamaha Motor Europe and Yamaha Indonesia, we’re excited to get the new season underway.”
Loris Cresson confirmed with TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing for the 2021 and 2022 WorldSBK seasons
Ahead of their 30th season of World Championship racing, TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing, who have been present in WorldSBK since 1998, is pleased announce that Loris Cresson, who made his debut with the team in the season finale of the 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship in Portugal, will compete for them in WorldSBK in 2021 and 2022.
The Belgian rider demonstrated great potential during several post-season tests with the squad. Both Loris and the team look forward to further progression when the new season starts at the TT Circuit Assen at the end of April.
TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing will have at its disposal the latest version of the Kawasaki ZX-10RR and are hopeful that they will be in a position to announce a second rider alongside Cresson in the coming weeks.
Loris Cresson: “I am happy to ride with Pedercini Racing for 2021 and 2022 in World Superbike. It’s a big step for me in my career and as a man, a new challenge, a big one but I am ready for it. After the race in Estoril and the tests we have made together I feel confident of what we can do in the coming years. It feels like I have a new extended family, it really has been a great atmosphere so far. Sure, we will learn each other more but the feeling I have is already really good and they believe in me which is important. I am sure we can improve every time we are on the bike and I hope we can go testing with the new bike soon. I wish everyone at the team, all my sponsors and supporters and all the fans of WorldSBK a Happy Christmas and look forward to see everyone on track at Assen!”
Lucio Pedercini – Team Owner: “I am happy to continue with Loris for the 2021 season, we see a lot of potential in him. Together we are sure we can improve and do a good job. We want to work hard, to make a good season, and to help Loris to develop as a rider. The plan is to sign with a second rider which will be good for the team and also Loris as he will have a reference point from someone on track with the same equipment. Sure, both myself and David Salom can and will help him but it’s better to have two bikes and have two riders working together. Both riders will benefit from this. Like always we will do our best as a team and look forward to our 30th season in a World Championship paddock.”
TPR OUTDO Pedercini Racing will also be present in WorldSSP300 in 2021. Johan Gimbert will be their rider.
Paolo Ciabatti, Sporting Director Ducati Corse (left), Tito Rabat (center), and Barni Racing Principal Marco Barnabo (right). Photo courtesy Barni Racing.
Tito Rabat will ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the Barni Racing Team in 2021 WorldSBK season
Calvenzano (BG), 21 December 2020 – The Barni Racing Team is pleased to announce that Tito Rabat will defend the colours of the Marco Barnabò’s squad in the 2021 WorldSBK season. The Catalan will ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R of the team from Bergamo and today he made his first contact with the new team. At the Barni Racing Team’s factory in Calvenzano – about 30km far from Bergamo – Tito signed the new one-year contract than he jumped on the saddle of his new bike for the first time. Also the Sporting Director of Ducati Corse Paolo Ciabatti attended the meeting.
Esteve “Tito” Rabat, born in Barcelona in 1989, was the Moto 2 World Champion in 2014 and he came from five seasons in MotoGP, the last three with the Ducati GP of the Avintia Racing Team. In the upcoming season Rabat will make his debut in the WorldSBK championship bringing to the Barni Racing Team his experience as a rider with an impressive fifteen championships in 125, Moto 2 and MotoGP.
Marco Barnabò, Team Principal Barni Racing Team
“I’m very happy with the agreement with Tito because when I spoke with him I saw our same approach to work: great commitment and determination trying to achieve ambitious goals. Our whole team is ready to do its best to put him in the best conditions to reach good results.”
Paolo Ciabatti, Sporting Director Ducati Corse
“We are very happy about the agreement between Marco Barnabò and Tito Rabat. Since many year the Barni Racing Team is a consolidated reality as a Ducati satellite team in Superbike and we are sure that in 2021 the squad will be able to put Tito in the best conditions to express all his talent. Rabat arrives in the WorldSBK championship motivated to achieve important results and we are sure he can count on Barni’s maximum support.”
Tito Rabat, #53
“After many years in MotoGP I will have the chance to start a new adventure in WorldSBK and I want to show all my potential in this championship. I know I’ll have at my disposal a great bike and a good team, for this opportunity I want to thank the Barni Racing Team and Ducati. For me the new challenge started today when I jumped on the Ducati Panigale V4 R for the first time. I can’t wait to take it on track, and I will work hard to be full prepared for the first test.”
Rick Hobbs (left) and Tige Daane (right) have been hired by MotoAmerica as its new Race Director and Technical Director, respectively. Photos courtesy MotoAmerica.
Hobbs And Daane Join Team MotoAmerica
Noted Crew Chiefs Rick Hobbs And Tige Daane Hired
IRVINE, CA (December 21, 2020) – Two men with strong ties to the MotoAmerica paddock have joined the MotoAmerica team with Rick Hobbs and Tige Daane set to work in race direction and technical control, respectively.
With 20 Canadian and U.S. National Championships to his credit as a crew chief, including four MotoAmerica Superbike titles with Yamaha and Cameron Beaubier, Hobbs has been hired as MotoAmerica’s Race Director, replacing Dan Argano, who will return to his role as FIM Safety Officer.
“I guess I wasn’t quite ready to leave racing as it’s basically been my entire life’s work,” Hobbs said. “I really enjoyed learning and working in race control this past season. It’s definitely different from what I was doing, and a new challenge for me. I’m looking forward to the 2021 season and joining the quality team already assembled in race control.”
Daane also comes to MotoAmerica with a solid racing and technical background from years in motorsport, including owning a race shop, Cyclemall, co-owning FTecu, and running a race team, Baby Appleseed. Daane most recently served as Michael Gilbert’s crew chief on his MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Kawasaki ZX-10RR. Daane will take over from long-time MotoAmerica Technical Director James Morse, who is leaving the company to start his own business.
“I’m excited to get started,” Daane said. “I’ve been involved in road racing for a long time on many different levels, but this is a new challenge for me and I’m looking forward to it. I’ve been impressed with MotoAmerica during my time in the paddock and I’m happy to be joining the team.”
“I’d like to welcome both Rick and Tige to the MotoAmerica team,” said MotoAmerica Partner Chuck Aksland. “Both of them come to us with a solid knowledge of the inner workings of the paddock, the teams and their personnel. I have no doubts in their abilities to succeed in their new jobs and we’re proud to have them on board. I’d also like to thank James (Morse) for his hard work and dedication to MotoAmerica. James was instrumental in getting us off the ground, joining us prior to our first season of 2015. He will always be considered a good friend of MotoAmerica and we wish him the best in his next endeavor.”
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About MotoAmerica
MotoAmerica is the North American road racing series created in 2014 that is home to the AMA Superbike Championship. MotoAmerica is an affiliate of KRAVE Group LLC, a partnership that includes three-time 500cc World Champion, two-time AMA Superbike Champion, and AMA Hall of Famer Wayne Rainey, ex-racer and former manager of Team Roberts Chuck Aksland, motorsports marketing executive Terry Karges, and businessman Richard Varner. For more information on MotoAmerica, visit www.MotoAmerica.com. Also make sure to follow MotoAmerica on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Emily Chandler (right) with fellow race officials Diane Shepard Tribou (center) and Rhonda Harman (left). Photo courtesy WERA.
WISHING EMILY CHANDLER THE BEST!
Emily Chandler has been with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing since she was an official back in the 1980s. She then took a job in Indiana, but upon her return to Georgia came back to WERA Motorcycle Roadracing asking if we needed part-time help. After only three months, she asked if she could go full-time. That was January 1997.
“Emily was my right hand in the office all these years. I will miss her terribly but wish her all the joy that taking care of her new grandbaby can bring her,” said Evelyne Clarke, CEO of WERA Motorcycle Roadracing.
Emily will begin her new role as a nanny for her grandson Jonathan “Joey” Burke, III when her daughter Rainy Burke goes back to teaching.
The 2021 schedule has been released and we look forward to seeing all our WERA Motorcycle Roadracing riders next season and wish you all a blessed and happy holiday season. The WERA office will be closed 12/21 to 1/4/2021, so if you need to contact us please use email: [email protected]. Thank you!
WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was founded in 1973 and remains the foremost place to develop talent in the sport of motorcycle Roadracing. The legacy of Pro riders on a National and World level is legendary. All events are run by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing with a co-sanction by the AMA and they go coast to coast offering entry level racing with the WERA Sportsman Series as well as a Pro-Am Series with the WERA National Challenge Series, WERA Motorcycle Roadracing also offer Vintage Racing and limited Endurance Racing with Track Day Partners N2 and Sportbike Track Time. WERA Motorcycle Roadracing was voted the 2017 AMA Track Organizer of the Year.
For more information on WERA Motorcycle Roadracing please check out our web site at wera.com!
2021 Suzukis (from left): a GSX-R600, a Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S, a V-Strom 650, a SV650 ABS, and a DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Suzuki GSX-R, Street-Sport, Cruiser, DualSport, and Adventure Models Complete the Collection
Brea, CA – Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is pleased to announce an additional group of street bikes, completing the 2021 Suzuki lineup. This final wave of new machines brings together a collection of proven Suzuki motorcycles including stunning Suzuki sportbikes; ultra-versatile, street-sport bikes like the SV650 ABS; go anywhere DualSport, and Adventure machines; and wind in your face Suzuki Boulevard cruisers for all.
Sportbike models – In 1985, Suzuki revolutionized the sportbike category with the introduction of the original GSX-R750. Suzuki continues to perform and compete at the highest level with Joan Mir winning the 2020 MotoGP World Championship in convincing fashion.
Joining the recently introduced 100th Anniversary GSX-R lineup, the GSX-R1000R, and the GSX-R750, the 2021 family of GSX-R high-performance motorcycles – including the GSX-R600 and GSX-R1000 continue this tradition of Suzuki performance. Both new models sport striking new color schemes that complement the high-performance Suzuki GSX-R series of sportbikes.
Additionally, the 2021 Suzuki GSX250R provides all the real-world features you need for convenient and fun riding wrapped in the stylish Suzuki sportbike look that you want.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX-R1000 – The 2021 GSX-R1000’s advanced electronic rider aids such as traction control and a bi-directional quick shifter enhance the riding experience while the distinctive, aerodynamic GSX-R bodywork slices through the wind. The 2021 GSX-R1000 is available in a new Metallic Matte Black No. 2 color scheme with black graphics and wheels.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX-R600. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX-R600 – The 2021 GSX-R600’s good looks aren’t just for style, it’s the true byproduct of decades of production road racing dominance. Iconic GSX-R styling provides sharp looks and a slippery shape that features a Pearl Brilliant White paint scheme that includes graphics unique to the GSX-R600.
A 2021 Suzuki GSX250R ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
GSX250R ABS – This approachable street sportbike features a proven, twin-cylinder, fuel-injected engine wrapped in stylish full-fairing bodywork. With responsive yet easy-to-control performance, exceptional fuel efficiency, nimble handling, and a comfortable riding position. The 2021 GSX250R ABS features a new, two-tone Pearl Glacier White No. 2 and Pearl Nebular Black paint scheme that delivers big bike quality to the 250 class.
A 2021 Suzuki SV650 ABS. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Street-Sport Models – Suzuki Street-Sport motorcycles are the best motorcycles on the market for a variety of riding styles and destinations. Suzuki takes the proven performance of advanced four-stroke powerplants and adds to that real-world ergonomics and features to deliver motorcycles that are as versatile as they are fun.
SV650 ABS – Suzuki riders struck motorcycling gold when the first SV650 debuted in 1999. Since then, this iconic motorcycle has seen continual improvements while still embodying the sporty personality that only a lively, mid-sized V-twin roadster delivers.
The 2021 SV650 ABS has an exciting V-twin powerplant that provides thrilling performance, mounted in a lightweight chassis that delivers a sporty and exciting ride. New for 2021, the 2021 SV650 ABS’s Pearl Brilliant White and Glass Sparkle Black bodywork are accompanied by a frame and wheels coated with red metallic paint.
A 2021 Suzuki DR650S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
DualSport – Suzuki DualSport machines are some of the most versatile, reliable, and fun-to-ride motorcycles available on the market. The DR line of Suzuki motorcycles has allowed millions of people around the world to experience the joys of street and off-road riding from the saddle of an exciting Suzuki motorcycle.
DR650S – The 2021 Suzuki DR650S is quite possibly the best all-around, dual-purpose motorcycle available today. Every DR650S features a reliable, 644cc, oil-cooled, four-stroke, single engine carried in a strong steel, semi-double cradle frame with a telescopic fork and link-style rear suspension that can tackle tough trails or urban roads with proven performance.
With new Solid Special White No. 2 bodywork that features distinctive blue and black graphics, the DR650S looks great when ridden on any surface. Whatever riding adventure you plan to undertake, the 2021 Suzuki DR650S is your willing partner.
A 2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Adventure – Renowned for versatility, reliability, and value, Suzuki’s V-Strom models have attracted many riders who use their motorcycles for touring, commuting, or a fun ride when the spirit moves them. These are touchstone motorcycles balanced with a natural riding position, comfortable seat, and a flexible engine character that produces stress-free riding during daily commuting use or a high-mile adventure.
V-Strom 650 – The V-Strom 650 is an Adventure bike that’s greater than the sum of its parts, offering versatility and reliability like no other bike in its class. Coated in new Candy Daring Red paint, the effective fairing with vertically stacked headlights, adjustable windshield, and iconic Suzuki DR-Big styling adds true adventure style and real-world function.
A 2021 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Cruiser Models: – Ready for a highway run in ‘21? The 2021 lineup of Suzuki cruisers are equally at home on city streets or out on the interstate. The collection of fuel-injected, V-twin engines delivers abundant torque and are engineered for comfort and style in the new year.
Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S – The 2021 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. is the performance cruiser other bikes wish they were. The muscular M109R has a powerful V-twin engine using some of the largest pistons in the industry – a bike that will get your adrenaline flowing whenever you ride.
Choose from a pair of new, two-tone paint schemes on the 2021 Boulevard M109R B.O.S.S. – Candy Daring Red and Glass Sparkle Black or the Metallic Triton Blue and Glass Sparkle Black treatment with contrasting graphics. Both high-quality color treatments visually announce that this is a serious muscle cruiser and true to Suzuki’s performance heritage.
A 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50T. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Boulevard C50T – The Suzuki Boulevard C50T boasts a collection of tour-ready features including a spacious riding position, aerodynamic windshield, and custom-made leather-texture saddlebags.
The 2021 Boulevard C50T’s fresh new Pearl Brilliant White paint with subtle blue graphics blends well with the Boulevard’s classic styling, windscreen, studded leather-texture seats, and matching saddlebags.
A 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50. Photo courtesy Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Boulevard C50 – Be ready to be the center of attention as the 2021 Suzuki Boulevard C50 turns heads wherever you ride. The Boulevard C50 stamps a bold impression on traditional cruiser styling that includes a kicked-out fork, valance-style fenders, and a staggered, chromed, dual exhaust system.
New for ‘21 the C50 delivers a Candy Daring Red color or a new Solid Iron Gray paint with updated graphics that augment the Boulevard C50’s classic look and feel.
Suzuki is excited for all riders to see and experience these new 2021 Suzuki models. Look for these new models to start arriving in local Suzuki dealerships soon. To see the complete line-up of Suzuki models, head to www.SuzukiCycles.com for all the latest information, specs, and photos.
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disabilities to adjust the website’s UI (user interface) and design it to their personal needs.
Additionally, the website utilizes an AI-based application that runs in the background and optimizes its accessibility level constantly. This application remediates the website’s HTML,
adapts Its functionality and behavior for screen-readers used by the blind users, and for keyboard functions used by individuals with motor impairments.
If you’ve found a malfunction or have ideas for improvement, we’ll be happy to hear from you. You can reach out to the website’s operators by using the following email
Screen-reader and keyboard navigation
Our website implements the ARIA attributes (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) technique, alongside various different behavioral changes, to ensure blind users visiting with
screen-readers are able to read, comprehend, and enjoy the website’s functions. As soon as a user with a screen-reader enters your site, they immediately receive
a prompt to enter the Screen-Reader Profile so they can browse and operate your site effectively. Here’s how our website covers some of the most important screen-reader requirements,
alongside console screenshots of code examples:
Screen-reader optimization: we run a background process that learns the website’s components from top to bottom, to ensure ongoing compliance even when updating the website.
In this process, we provide screen-readers with meaningful data using the ARIA set of attributes. For example, we provide accurate form labels;
descriptions for actionable icons (social media icons, search icons, cart icons, etc.); validation guidance for form inputs; element roles such as buttons, menus, modal dialogues (popups),
and others. Additionally, the background process scans all the website’s images and provides an accurate and meaningful image-object-recognition-based description as an ALT (alternate text) tag
for images that are not described. It will also extract texts that are embedded within the image, using an OCR (optical character recognition) technology.
To turn on screen-reader adjustments at any time, users need only to press the Alt+1 keyboard combination. Screen-reader users also get automatic announcements to turn the Screen-reader mode on
as soon as they enter the website.
These adjustments are compatible with all popular screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA.
Keyboard navigation optimization: The background process also adjusts the website’s HTML, and adds various behaviors using JavaScript code to make the website operable by the keyboard. This includes the ability to navigate the website using the Tab and Shift+Tab keys, operate dropdowns with the arrow keys, close them with Esc, trigger buttons and links using the Enter key, navigate between radio and checkbox elements using the arrow keys, and fill them in with the Spacebar or Enter key.Additionally, keyboard users will find quick-navigation and content-skip menus, available at any time by clicking Alt+1, or as the first elements of the site while navigating with the keyboard. The background process also handles triggered popups by moving the keyboard focus towards them as soon as they appear, and not allow the focus drift outside it.
Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Disability profiles supported in our website
Epilepsy Safe Mode: this profile enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations.
Visually Impaired Mode: this mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others.
Cognitive Disability Mode: this mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily.
ADHD Friendly Mode: this mode helps users with ADHD and Neurodevelopmental disorders to read, browse, and focus on the main website elements more easily while significantly reducing distractions.
Blindness Mode: this mode configures the website to be compatible with screen-readers such as JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack. A screen-reader is software for blind users that is installed on a computer and smartphone, and websites must be compatible with it.
Keyboard Navigation Profile (Motor-Impaired): this profile enables motor-impaired persons to operate the website using the keyboard Tab, Shift+Tab, and the Enter keys. Users can also use shortcuts such as “M” (menus), “H” (headings), “F” (forms), “B” (buttons), and “G” (graphics) to jump to specific elements.
Additional UI, design, and readability adjustments
Font adjustments – users, can increase and decrease its size, change its family (type), adjust the spacing, alignment, line height, and more.
Color adjustments – users can select various color contrast profiles such as light, dark, inverted, and monochrome. Additionally, users can swap color schemes of titles, texts, and backgrounds, with over seven different coloring options.
Animations – person with epilepsy can stop all running animations with the click of a button. Animations controlled by the interface include videos, GIFs, and CSS flashing transitions.
Content highlighting – users can choose to emphasize important elements such as links and titles. They can also choose to highlight focused or hovered elements only.
Audio muting – users with hearing devices may experience headaches or other issues due to automatic audio playing. This option lets users mute the entire website instantly.
Cognitive disorders – we utilize a search engine that is linked to Wikipedia and Wiktionary, allowing people with cognitive disorders to decipher meanings of phrases, initials, slang, and others.
Additional functions – we provide users the option to change cursor color and size, use a printing mode, enable a virtual keyboard, and many other functions.
Browser and assistive technology compatibility
We aim to support the widest array of browsers and assistive technologies as possible, so our users can choose the best fitting tools for them, with as few limitations as possible. Therefore, we have worked very hard to be able to support all major systems that comprise over 95% of the user market share including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera and Microsoft Edge, JAWS and NVDA (screen readers).
Notes, comments, and feedback
Despite our very best efforts to allow anybody to adjust the website to their needs. There may still be pages or sections that are not fully accessible, are in the process of becoming accessible, or are lacking an adequate technological solution to make them accessible. Still, we are continually improving our accessibility, adding, updating and improving its options and features, and developing and adopting new technologies. All this is meant to reach the optimal level of accessibility, following technological advancements. For any assistance, please reach out to
