“HogSpoli” is a series of videos chronicling former road racer James Rispoli’s pursuit of the 2020 American Flat Track AFT Production Twins Championship on his Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson.
The video was shot and edited by Gray Pham of Gp Industries.
Here is Part Two.
Video coverage of the wet Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike August 16 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
FS‑3 Racing Kawasaki sign Jackson and Skinner for 2021 BSB title challenge
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki will again be the official Kawasaki Superbike team in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for 2021. The Midlands-based team has signed an exciting pairing of riders, with proven Superbike star Lee Jackson being joined by reigning British Supersport Champion, Rory Skinner.
Both riders will be campaigning the all-new and track-focused 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, which has been developed in conjunction with the World Superbike-conquering Kawasaki Racing Team. After his best ever season in 2020, multiple podium-finisher Lee Jackson has re-signed with FS-3 Racing for the 2021 campaign, where he will be setting his sights on challenging for his maiden title.
Joining Jackson is rookie sensation, and reigning British Supersport Champion, Rory Skinner. The young Scotsman was dominant throughout 2020 and will be stepping up to the premier class, having signed a two-year deal with the team.
2021 will mark FS-3 Racing’s second year as the Official Kawasaki Superbike team in the UK. Despite their relatively short history, the team has enjoyed a number of wins in the series and have a proven pedigree for developing young riders into race winning contenders.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki UK, said, “Despite the shortened season this year we have enjoyed some great results with FS-3 Racing and are excited to be working closely with them again in 2021 with a young and exciting rider line-up.
With the addition of the stunning new Ninja ZX-10RR and extra technical support from the Kawasaki Racing Team, we are certain that both riders will be battling towards the front of the pack in 2021! We can’t wait to get started, and hopefully get to see fans trackside once again.
Nigel Snook, FS-3 Racing Kawasaki Team Owner, added, “We’ve already received an early Christmas present in the form of the latest version of the ZX-10RR. With limited testing before the new season kicks off, we’ll be working hard over the winter in conjunction with full support from Kawasaki to ensure we get the most out of the new model from day one.
We’re delighted that Lee Jackson is going to be with us again to build on his impressive return to the Superbike class this year. Lee will be a genuine contender for race wins next year, and his consistency is bound to see him racking up the points.
Always keen to support talented young riders, we’re delighted to welcome Rory Skinner to the team. At just 19, Rory was the youngest ever winner of the British Supersport class this year. Building on his experience in the Red Bull Rookies, Junior World Championship and winner of the inaugural British Talent Cup, Rory is now ready to test his skills against some of the best Superbike riders in the world.”
Ready to take a step forward in 2021, Lee Jackson said, “After my strongest season in the British Superbike class to date, getting the opportunity to stay with the same team and crew for 2021 was a great option and something I knew I wanted to do. With this package I know we can fight for race wins week in, week out, and that’s the goal for 2021. The news of a new Kawasaki ZX-10RR for the 2021 race season is awesome and after seeing the bike in the flesh I’m even more excited!”
Eager to start his rookie season, Rory Skinner said, “I’m delighted to be joining FS-3 Racing Kawasaki! From the minute I met Darren and Nigel I clicked with them and feel that they are the right team for me at this stage in my career. They’re a relatively young team but they’ve already proven to be race winners and like me are very ambitious.
Everyone knows how good the ZX-10RR is and having seen the new bike up close I have no doubt it will be even better in 2021. Kawasaki UK are right behind the project and I can’t wait to get out and start testing properly in April.”
Ride along with Roadracing World Racing Editor Chris Ulrich as he laps the 3.4-mile Circuit of The Americas, in Austin, Texas, on a sweet-sounding 2021 Aprilia RS 660 during the bike’s official U.S. racetrack press introduction.
Look for a full review of the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 in an upcoming issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.
BMW Motorrad Motorsport to start cooperation with two satellite teams for the 2021 WorldSBK season.
The RC Squadra Corse team will be competing with rider Eugene Laverty in 2021.
Bonovo Action will be represented by Jonas Folger next season.
Markus Schramm: “Cooperation with satellite teams represents another important step for our involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship”.
Munich. The BMW family in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is growing. Two BMW satellite teams will be competing alongside the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the upcoming 2021 season: the Italian RC Squadra Corse team and the Bonovo Action team from Germany. Both teams will be racing with one BMW M 1000 RR.
RC Squadra Corse will compete with Eugene Laverty (IRL), who spent the 2020 season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and will be combining appearances in the WorldSBK with his role as BMW test rider. Bonovo Action will continue the successful cooperation with rider Jonas Folger (GER). Both satellite teams will work closely with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.
“Cooperation with satellite teams represents another important step for our involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship”, says Markus Schramm, Director of BMW Motorrad. “It is great to have two more BMW M 1000 RRs in the field alongside the two motorbikes from our works teams, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with riders Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the two satellite teams in our WorldSBK project. The Bonovo Action team with Jonas Folger is the first German team to register to compete in the WorldSBK with a Bavarian rider on a Bavarian motorbike. That is a special combination. I am also delighted that Eugene Laverty will remain an integral member of our BMW family, applying his talents and his knowledge of BMW superbikes in our satellite team RC Squadra Corse, newly formed but already well known in the World Superbike paddock. I hope that they will all enjoy a successful 2021 WorldSBK season!”
“We are really looking forward to the partnership with Bonovo Action and RC Squadra Corse,” adds BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers. “The cooperation with these two teams allows us to diversify our WorldSBK project even more. They will communicate closely with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The benefit for us is that we can access yet more collective feedback. The teams are also very strong as far as the riders are concerned. Jonas Folger and Eugene Laverty are not just fast, but their many years of experience allow them to make important contributions to the further development of the BMW M 1000 RR. It is great that Eugene will still be on board, and to welcome Jonas to the BMW family.”
Headed by team owner Roberto Colombo, the RC Squadra Corse team will be appearing under a new name in 2021 but has been present in the World Superbike paddock for some time. The team has been competing in the World Superbike Championship since 2016 and also appeared in the 2020 Supersport World Championship. The 34-year-old Laverty is one of the most experienced riders in the WorldSBK. 2020 saw him complete his first season with BMW as a rider for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Right from the start, Laverty was closely involved in development of the BMW M 1000 RR and brings plenty of experience to the RC Squadra Corse team.
The Bonovo Action team is headed by team owner Jürgen Röder and team manager Michael Galinski. The team dominated the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM with Folger in 2020. Folger claimed the championship title, winning all eight races in the IDM season. The team also competed with Folger at the two WorldSBK events in Barcelona (ESP) and Estoril (POR), with both team and rider delivering convincing performances. The 27-year-old Folger began his international career in 2008. In subsequent years, he competed in all MotoGP World Championship classes, moving from the 125s (that later became Moto3), to Moto2 and then MotoGP.
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
ARAI Helmets News – Rumors: MotoAmerica to Brainerd International Raceway and 2022-2025 rules proposal? Aprilia firms up its rider line-up for 2021. Joe Roberts talks about his Aprilia opportunity for 2021 and why he turned it down. The Grand Prix commission on some new rules for 2021 and more!
MotoGP – Portimão season finale review. The boys talk all classes. Plus Moto2 star, American Joe Roberts talks about his new team and what he expects from himself in 2021.
MotoGP Fantasy – We have a winner! Plus JP loses by .5 of a point! Join our league at MotoGP.com “Greg’s Garage Pod w/Jason Pridmore.”
Race Calendar – LA B 2 V and more
The annual Roadracing World Action Fund two-seat Superbike ride fund-raising event scheduled to be held Sunday, November 29, in conjunction with a Fastrack Riders track day event, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Fastrack Riders track day event has not been cancelled.
Starting in 2005, former MotoAmerica Superbike racer Chris Ulrich has given rides on his Dunlop M4 Suzuki GSX-R1000R two-seat Superbike each November in exchange for donations to the Roadracing World Action Fund.
The Roadracing World Action Fund is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping prevent injuries to riders at racetracks by advocating and facilitating the use of soft barriers, like Airfence.
Since its inception in 2001, the Roadracing World Action Fund has raised over $2.25 million to improve safety at racetracks.
Over the last 15 years, Ulrich has raised thousands of dollars for the Roadracing World Action Fund via the annual fund-raisers and by giving rides to donors at AMA Pro Racing and MotoAmerica events.
Ulrich intends to resume the fund-raising ride events again in 2021.
For more information about the Roadracing World Action Fund, go to https://www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/.
For more information about Fastrack Riders, go to https://fastrackriders.info/.
KRT Completes 2020 Track Testing
Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Jonathan Rea made even more positive steps with the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR at Motorland Aragon recently, despite weather conditions preventing them from riding on the final day of their planned two day test.
In what was to be a highly productive session on Wednesday 25 November Lowes posted 66 laps and Rea 57. Rea finished off with the fastest single lap time, a 1’49.716, with Lowes very close with his 1’49.832 best.
Fog and poor track conditions rolled in on Thursday, meaning the KRT squad decided to not risk any more track action. Having already confirmed some important items on day one the team and technical staff can now define the next steps to take with machine-set-up in 2021.
With the new Ninja ZX-10RR arriving in the showrooms in the spring of next year it already features many elements related to the engineering work and championship-winning success demonstrated by Kawasaki and KRT inside the WorldSBK paddock.
Now the WorldSBK form of the new machine will also feature a different aerodynamics package, including internal front winglets that generate 17% more downforce, plus a lighter and more free-revving engine and various chassis refinements.
A well-earned winter break will be coming soon for all the team staff but with a new bike to face the fresh challenge in the new year it will still be a very busy period back in the workshops before the next tests take part in January 2021. The new Ninja ZX-10RR has been air shipped to some other Kawasaki teams already so they too can winter test.
Jonathan Rea, stated: “The first day was positive because we kept working with the items we had from the recent Jerez test. We really worked step-by-step on the engine side to understand all the feelings I have and all the different parameters we can explore with the new bike. We drew some really good conclusions. The lap time was very fast and I feel good on the bike – but I feel the potential is much better. We did not do any mileage on day two as the weather was full of fog all morning and afternoon so we packed up early, content and satisfied with our winter test programme so far. It has been really nice to ride so fast after Estoril and our first impressions of the new Ninja ZX-10RR are already positive. We have been fast, consistent and the feeling with the bike is getting better lap-by-lap. I am looking forward to some downtime now at home with my family. All the team, all the staff can go home and relax after a great season. I want to thank everybody for the huge effort at these winter tests, and this season during difficult times. We are going to recharge and get ready for the 2021 season.”
Alex Lowes, stated: “Day one was pretty good for me. Of course the temperatures in Aragon are a little bit cold, so it took a while for the track to warm up so that we could get into some proper testing. With new parts to try we wanted to take the opportunity to confirm some of the things that we tried that were positive in Jerez. A couple of things that worked well last week have worked well this week, so from my side we are really happy. Two tracks, in two different temperature ranges, and we feel really good with the new bike. The guys worked very well and there is always a lot to do at testing, especially when you have got new parts, fitting stuff on-and-off the bike and so on, so thanks to them. Unfortunately the weather was not our friend today in Aragon but we had a good day yesterday, a good couple of days in Jerez last week, and we know the areas we are working on going into the 2021 season. We have had strong tests this side of the season and now we are looking forward to going home and relaxing a little bit.”
Pere Riba, Crew Chief for Jonathan Rea, stated: “Yesterday was the only day we got to try things because on the final day it was raining, so no-one lapped. We tested and compared things that we already tried in Jerez on the new bike, especially with the engine. We focused to understand, following the feelings of Johnny, what the best parts are for him. Also we tried some separate items, not much because there was only one day on track. The plan was to try something else in terms of chassis, but there was no time. We still collected important information, especially about the engine, and now we have the winter to keep working to prepare for the next test and next year. In terms of the new fairing Johnny is very happy, the new aerodynamics make a very positive effect. In the end we collected a lot of information to put all together for the next test.”
Marcel Duinker, Crew Chief for Alex Lowes, stated: “After the Jerez test, where we discovered several items around the chassis and engine, we needed to confirm some important things here at Aragon. We had a very efficient day one. Of course, day two was wet, so we were not able to go on track. But on day one we confirmed the most important items we explored in Jerez, and we increased our potential with them. We can only look back on two very efficient tests at Jerez and Aragon, and we explored the new bike’s performance. Alex was fast and consistent and he has a big smile on his face. We are ready to go into our winter break, enjoy our time with the family and then re-start in January. I think everybody is looking forward to it.”
Loris Cresson (Outdo TPR Kawasaki) was the only other rider alongside the KRT duo at Motorland for these tests, setting a best lap time of 1’54.979.
N2 Track Days Announces 2021 Schedule and Special “Black Friday” Pricing.
Media, PA – November 2020 – N2 Track Days, the premier track day provider on the East Coast, is proud to announce the 2021 Track Day and N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop Schedules. N2 Track Days will provide over 60 events in 2021, at 12 world class racetracks, with over 45 events held on weekends. To celebrate the 2021 schedule announcement, N2 Track Days is offering discounts on memberships and a limited number of track day packages now through December 15, 2020.
“N2 Track Days is a large, active, thriving community of enthusiasts that together have built a fun and exciting environment for racers and riders of all levels”, said N2 CEO Rob Cichielo. “N2 has an extremely busy 2021 planned, including 60-plus Track Day events, specialized training programs, and joint events with Yamaha Champions Riding School, as well as Yamaha dealer events. We’re equally excited about the N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop, N2’s race program for MotoAmerica, and of course, repeating a Daytona 200 win with rider Kyle Wyman.”
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is the title sponsor of the 2021 N2 National Endurance Series and Dunlop will also become the exclusive tire supplier for N2 Track Days. Dunlop will provide sales and technical support at every N2 Track Day and Racing event in 2021.
“We are extremely excited about our new partnership with N2 Track Days, N2 National Endurance Series, and N2 Racing” said Dunlop Director of Sales, Rob Montasser. “N2 is an incredible organization and we love the concept that a rider can start as a novice with N2 and stay with a single organization all the way the highest levels of racing in the US. We are extremely proud that Dunlop can be a part of that journey.”
N2 Track Days is a member driven organization and members enjoy significant benefits. All our events are organized into multiple groups based on rider skill level and experience to create the safest environment possible. Members enjoy special event pricing, expert instruction, and flexible cancellation policies with our Elite membership. Many of our control riders are Yamaha Champions Riding School graduates, instructors, and YCRS Certified Coaches.
“We are excited to offer over 60 events at N2 track days and the N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop for 2021.” said N2 COO Jim Curtis. “We will once again offer pre-season discounts on track day packages and memberships starting the Friday after Thanksgiving. There are a limited number of packages offered, so don’t wait too long and miss out on a great value”
To learn more about N2 memberships, track packages, and track days click here: www.N2td.org
N2 Track Days 2021 Schedule. Additional dates will be added as they become available, including special training and race events:
N2 2021 Preliminary Schedule (by date)
Saturday, January 23- Homestead
Sunday, January 24- Homestead
Saturday, March 13- Roebling Road
Sunday, March 14- Roebling Road
Friday, April 23- CMP
Saturday, April 24- Pitt Race
Sunday, April 25- Pitt Race
Monday, April 26- NJMP Lightning
Saturday, May 1- NCBike
Sunday, May 2- NCBike
Sunday, May 2– Summit Shenandoah
Monday, May 3- Summit Main
Friday, May 14- Roebling Road
Saturday, May 15- Pitt Race
Sunday, May 16- Pitt Race
Thursday, May 20- VIR S
Saturday, May 22- Roebling Road
Sunday, May 23- Roebling Road
Monday, May 24- NJMP- Lightning
Friday, June 4- Nelson Ledges
Saturday, June 5- Pitt Race
Sunday, June 6- Pitt Race
Monday, June 7- Summit Main
Monday, June 14 – VIR North
Saturday, June 19- NCBike
Sunday, June 20- NCBike
Saturday, July 3- Road Atlanta
Sunday, July 4- Road Atlanta
Monday, July 5- VIR Full
Saturday, July 10- Pitt Race
Sunday, July 11- Pitt Race
Saturday, July 24- NCBike
Sunday, July 25- NCBike
Saturday, July 31- Nelson Ledges
Saturday, August 1- Nelson Ledges
Monday, August 2- VIR South
Saturday, August 7- Roebling Road
Sunday, August 8- Roebling Road
Sunday, August 8 – Summit Shenandoah
Monday, August 9- Summit Main
Friday, August 20- Pitt Race
Saturday, August 28- CMP
Sunday, August 29- CMP
Sunday, September 5- NJMP Lightning
Monday, September 6- NJMP Lightning
Friday, September 10- Summit Point Main
Saturday, September 11- Pitt Race
Sunday, September 12- Pitt Race
Saturday, September 18- NCBike
Sunday, September 19- NCBike
Saturday, September 25- Road Atlanta
Sunday, September 26- Road Atlanta
Monday, October 4- NJMP Lightning
Saturday, October 9- Pitt Race
Sunday, October 10- Pitt Race
Friday, October 15- NJMP Thunderbolt
Saturday, October 16- CMP
Sunday, October 17- CMP
Saturday, Nov 27- Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday, Nov 28- Barber Motorsports Park
2021 Endurance Racing Schedule
April 24 CMP Endurance
May 15 Roebling Endurance
June 5 Nelson Endurance
August 21 Pit Race Endurance
September 11 Summit Point Endurance
About N2 Track Days:
N2 provides a structured riding environment for sport-bike riders of all levels promoting motorcycle safety through instruction on a closed course racetrack. Our instructors and coaching staff are comprised of club-racers, pro racers, and experienced track day riders who are articulate and passionate about all aspects of this sport. N2 strives to provide an enjoyable riding experience in an environment where members can hone their skills and inspire confidence in their riding ability. Riding with N2 means you and your sportbike gain access to a structured environment without the hazards, limitations, distractions, and obstacles that you’ll find on the street.
N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by:
Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, AGV / Dainese, Armour Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, Impact SafeT Armor, Renthal, Woodcraft, and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
For Information:
N2 Track Days – www.N2td.org
Ducati presents the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini
The first motorcycle born from the collaboration between Ducati and Lamborghini: a Diavel 1260 inspired by the Lamborghini Siàn FKP 37
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will be produced in a numbered limited edition of 630 units
The bike is characterized by having forged rims with a new design that explicitly recall those of the car, a new carbon bodywork and a special livery with the colors of the Siàn FKP 37
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) – The Ducati World Première web series arrives at its fourth episode, during which the Bologna motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled the new Diavel 1260 Lamborghini.
To be made in a limited and numbered edition of 630 units, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is born from the collaboration between two prestigious brands that have their roots in the Motor Valley, the Emilia-Romagna land of motors within which can be found many of the sportiest and most desired car and motorcycle companies in the world.
Unconventional, unique, absolutely unmistakable: the Diavel 1260 is the model of the Ducati range that amazes enthusiasts everywhere for its personality, its naked sports road behavior, its thoroughbred sports engine and its design.
To carry out this project, Ducati designers chose to be inspired by the Siàn FKP 37, the most prestigious car ever made by Lamborghini: available in only 63 units, each of which personalized to specific customer requests, it is a masterpiece of exclusivity, design and innovation. It is inspired by the Countach, has razor-sharp lines, aerodynamic elegance and an unmistakable silhouette. Producing combined thermal and electric power of 819 hp (602 kW), the Siàn FKP 37 is the most powerful Lamborghini ever produced.
“In creating a Diavel inspired by the Siàn, we are celebrating the values we share with Lamborghini: we are Italian, we are sporty, and design is a distinctive element for our creations,” says Andrea Ferraresi, Director of the Centro Stile Ducati. “The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini was designed using the same stylistic language that distinguishes the super sports car, so we have redesigned the elements that most characterize the Diavel. For example, the rims, which are a fundamental component for a motorcycle like this, are forged and immediately bring the bike close to the car. The entire bodywork was made of carbon fiber, a precious and lightweight material. The result is a bike with a great stage presence, a true collector’s item from the point of view of style and a 100% Diavel in riding.”
“We are convinced that our design is strong and one of the most recognizable in the automotive sector,” says Mitja Borkert, Head of Design of Automobili Lamborghini. “The unique silhouette, clean but extremely distinguished, defines the base of our design language. Our visionary design approach allows us to transfer our DNA to other products: this was achieved through strong teamwork, sharing our style and the advantage of being two brands inspired by the same values and a commitment to ‘fun to drive and ride.’”
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is the result of the joint work between the Centro Stile Ducati and the Centro Stile Lamborghini. It was conceived by transferring the basic design components of the Siàn FKP 37 to the motorcycle world and redesigning the parts that most characterize the Diavel.
First of all, the forged wheels, light and with a new design, but also the air intakes and radiator covers, made of carbon fiber and designed by superimposing floating elements onto the main structure.
The livery of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini was achieved by using exactly the same paints as those on the Siàn FKP 37, with the bodywork characterized by the “Verde Gea” color, while the frame, the seat tail and the forged rims are embellished with the use of “Electrum Gold” color. There is also a touch of “Ducati Red” recalled by the coloring of the Brembo M50 radial mount brake calipers.
Other important identifying elements of Lamborghini design are the hexagon and the “Y” motif. This special version of the Diavel pays homage to the former in the shape of the exhaust and the latter thanks to the aesthetic details created on the seat.
The details of the bike that the Centro Stile Ducati has redesigned for this specific project are all made of carbon fiber. In addition to the aforementioned radiator covers and air intakes, the silencer cover, spoiler, central tank cover, seat cover, front and rear mudguards, dashboard cover and headlight frame are also made of carbon.
The presence of 63 stands out on the livery, an important number for the Sant’Agata Bolognese manufacturer, which was founded in 1963. Multiplying this number by ten, we obtain the 630 numbered units that will be produced of this model, each of which will bear the unique production number on an aluminum plate applied to the frame.
Only for owners of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini it will be possible to purchase an exclusive helmet with special graphics coordinated with the bike, designed by the Centro Stile Ducati.
The beating heart of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is the 1262 cc Ducati Testastretta DVT with variable timing. The engine is capable of delivering 157 hp at 9,500 rpm and 95 lb-ft (129 Nm) at 7,500 rpm with a flat torque curve right from medium-low revs, which guarantees a vigorous and energetic response at all times.
Some of the key features of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini are the typical “power cruiser” riding position and ergonomics of the Diavel model, along with the exposed tubular steel trellis frame, the 240 mm wide rear tire, the single-sided aluminum swingarm and the fully adjustable Öhlins suspensions at the front and rear. The chassis guarantees high levels of handling and lean angles, but also an excellent level of comfort. Forged wheels and carbon fiber components allow the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini to have a dry weight of only 485 lbs. (220 kg).
Sophisticated electronics ensure both high-level performance and maximum safety. Bosch’s 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU) platform is able to instantly detect the speed and acceleration of the motorcycle and allows the operation of many of the control devices fitted to the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini. The electronic package includes Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC), Ducati Power Launch EVO (DPL) and Cruise Control.
The attention to detail applied to this model can be seen right from the start-up phase, when the logos of the two brands appear on the dashboard with the TFT screen, accompanied by the silhouette of the Diavel Lamborghini.
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini joins the Diavel 1260 range, which for 2021 also includes the Diavel 1260 in Dark Stealth color and the 1260 S in either Ducati Red or Dark Stealth, all of which are already available in North American Ducati dealers. The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will be available starting in January 2021 in the United States and March 2021 in Canada. Pricing for the Diavel 1260 Dark Stealth in the United States will begin at an MSRP of $20,295, with the Diavel 1260 S in Red or Dark Stealth at an MSRP of $23,395. Canadian MSRP for the Diavel 1260 Dark Stealth will begin at $23,695 CAD and the Diavel 1260 S in Red or Dark Stealth at $26,995 CAD. Pricing for the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini in the United States will begin at an MSRP of $31,995. For Canada, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will have a starting MSRP of $34,990 CAD.
The last appointment with the Ducati World Première is Wednesday, December 2 at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Ducati.com.
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“HogSpoli” is a series of videos chronicling former road racer James Rispoli’s pursuit of the 2020 American Flat Track AFT Production Twins Championship on his Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson.
The video was shot and edited by Gray Pham of Gp Industries.
Here is Part Two.
Video coverage of the wet Liqui Moly Pro Sport Bike August 16 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
FS‑3 Racing Kawasaki sign Jackson and Skinner for 2021 BSB title challenge
FS-3 Racing Kawasaki will again be the official Kawasaki Superbike team in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for 2021. The Midlands-based team has signed an exciting pairing of riders, with proven Superbike star Lee Jackson being joined by reigning British Supersport Champion, Rory Skinner.
Both riders will be campaigning the all-new and track-focused 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR, which has been developed in conjunction with the World Superbike-conquering Kawasaki Racing Team. After his best ever season in 2020, multiple podium-finisher Lee Jackson has re-signed with FS-3 Racing for the 2021 campaign, where he will be setting his sights on challenging for his maiden title.
Joining Jackson is rookie sensation, and reigning British Supersport Champion, Rory Skinner. The young Scotsman was dominant throughout 2020 and will be stepping up to the premier class, having signed a two-year deal with the team.
2021 will mark FS-3 Racing’s second year as the Official Kawasaki Superbike team in the UK. Despite their relatively short history, the team has enjoyed a number of wins in the series and have a proven pedigree for developing young riders into race winning contenders.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki UK, said, “Despite the shortened season this year we have enjoyed some great results with FS-3 Racing and are excited to be working closely with them again in 2021 with a young and exciting rider line-up.
With the addition of the stunning new Ninja ZX-10RR and extra technical support from the Kawasaki Racing Team, we are certain that both riders will be battling towards the front of the pack in 2021! We can’t wait to get started, and hopefully get to see fans trackside once again.
Nigel Snook, FS-3 Racing Kawasaki Team Owner, added, “We’ve already received an early Christmas present in the form of the latest version of the ZX-10RR. With limited testing before the new season kicks off, we’ll be working hard over the winter in conjunction with full support from Kawasaki to ensure we get the most out of the new model from day one.
We’re delighted that Lee Jackson is going to be with us again to build on his impressive return to the Superbike class this year. Lee will be a genuine contender for race wins next year, and his consistency is bound to see him racking up the points.
Always keen to support talented young riders, we’re delighted to welcome Rory Skinner to the team. At just 19, Rory was the youngest ever winner of the British Supersport class this year. Building on his experience in the Red Bull Rookies, Junior World Championship and winner of the inaugural British Talent Cup, Rory is now ready to test his skills against some of the best Superbike riders in the world.”
Ready to take a step forward in 2021, Lee Jackson said, “After my strongest season in the British Superbike class to date, getting the opportunity to stay with the same team and crew for 2021 was a great option and something I knew I wanted to do. With this package I know we can fight for race wins week in, week out, and that’s the goal for 2021. The news of a new Kawasaki ZX-10RR for the 2021 race season is awesome and after seeing the bike in the flesh I’m even more excited!”
Eager to start his rookie season, Rory Skinner said, “I’m delighted to be joining FS-3 Racing Kawasaki! From the minute I met Darren and Nigel I clicked with them and feel that they are the right team for me at this stage in my career. They’re a relatively young team but they’ve already proven to be race winners and like me are very ambitious.
Everyone knows how good the ZX-10RR is and having seen the new bike up close I have no doubt it will be even better in 2021. Kawasaki UK are right behind the project and I can’t wait to get out and start testing properly in April.”
Ride along with Roadracing World Racing Editor Chris Ulrich as he laps the 3.4-mile Circuit of The Americas, in Austin, Texas, on a sweet-sounding 2021 Aprilia RS 660 during the bike’s official U.S. racetrack press introduction.
Look for a full review of the 2021 Aprilia RS 660 in an upcoming issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine.
BMW Motorrad Motorsport to start cooperation with two satellite teams for the 2021 WorldSBK season.
The RC Squadra Corse team will be competing with rider Eugene Laverty in 2021.
Bonovo Action will be represented by Jonas Folger next season.
Markus Schramm: “Cooperation with satellite teams represents another important step for our involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship”.
Munich. The BMW family in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is growing. Two BMW satellite teams will be competing alongside the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in the upcoming 2021 season: the Italian RC Squadra Corse team and the Bonovo Action team from Germany. Both teams will be racing with one BMW M 1000 RR.
RC Squadra Corse will compete with Eugene Laverty (IRL), who spent the 2020 season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and will be combining appearances in the WorldSBK with his role as BMW test rider. Bonovo Action will continue the successful cooperation with rider Jonas Folger (GER). Both satellite teams will work closely with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.
“Cooperation with satellite teams represents another important step for our involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship”, says Markus Schramm, Director of BMW Motorrad. “It is great to have two more BMW M 1000 RRs in the field alongside the two motorbikes from our works teams, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with riders Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the two satellite teams in our WorldSBK project. The Bonovo Action team with Jonas Folger is the first German team to register to compete in the WorldSBK with a Bavarian rider on a Bavarian motorbike. That is a special combination. I am also delighted that Eugene Laverty will remain an integral member of our BMW family, applying his talents and his knowledge of BMW superbikes in our satellite team RC Squadra Corse, newly formed but already well known in the World Superbike paddock. I hope that they will all enjoy a successful 2021 WorldSBK season!”
“We are really looking forward to the partnership with Bonovo Action and RC Squadra Corse,” adds BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Marc Bongers. “The cooperation with these two teams allows us to diversify our WorldSBK project even more. They will communicate closely with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. The benefit for us is that we can access yet more collective feedback. The teams are also very strong as far as the riders are concerned. Jonas Folger and Eugene Laverty are not just fast, but their many years of experience allow them to make important contributions to the further development of the BMW M 1000 RR. It is great that Eugene will still be on board, and to welcome Jonas to the BMW family.”
Headed by team owner Roberto Colombo, the RC Squadra Corse team will be appearing under a new name in 2021 but has been present in the World Superbike paddock for some time. The team has been competing in the World Superbike Championship since 2016 and also appeared in the 2020 Supersport World Championship. The 34-year-old Laverty is one of the most experienced riders in the WorldSBK. 2020 saw him complete his first season with BMW as a rider for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Right from the start, Laverty was closely involved in development of the BMW M 1000 RR and brings plenty of experience to the RC Squadra Corse team.
The Bonovo Action team is headed by team owner Jürgen Röder and team manager Michael Galinski. The team dominated the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM with Folger in 2020. Folger claimed the championship title, winning all eight races in the IDM season. The team also competed with Folger at the two WorldSBK events in Barcelona (ESP) and Estoril (POR), with both team and rider delivering convincing performances. The 27-year-old Folger began his international career in 2008. In subsequent years, he competed in all MotoGP World Championship classes, moving from the 125s (that later became Moto3), to Moto2 and then MotoGP.
Greg’s Garage Pod with Co-Host Jason Pridmore – A motorcycle racing Pod about MotoGP, MotoAmerica, and World Superbike, Pro Motocross, American Flat Track, Supercross, and more. In this episode, Co-Hosts Greg White and Jason Pridmore talk:
ARAI Helmets News – Rumors: MotoAmerica to Brainerd International Raceway and 2022-2025 rules proposal? Aprilia firms up its rider line-up for 2021. Joe Roberts talks about his Aprilia opportunity for 2021 and why he turned it down. The Grand Prix commission on some new rules for 2021 and more!
MotoGP – Portimão season finale review. The boys talk all classes. Plus Moto2 star, American Joe Roberts talks about his new team and what he expects from himself in 2021.
MotoGP Fantasy – We have a winner! Plus JP loses by .5 of a point! Join our league at MotoGP.com “Greg’s Garage Pod w/Jason Pridmore.”
Race Calendar – LA B 2 V and more
The annual Roadracing World Action Fund two-seat Superbike ride fund-raising event scheduled to be held Sunday, November 29, in conjunction with a Fastrack Riders track day event, has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Fastrack Riders track day event has not been cancelled.
Starting in 2005, former MotoAmerica Superbike racer Chris Ulrich has given rides on his Dunlop M4 Suzuki GSX-R1000R two-seat Superbike each November in exchange for donations to the Roadracing World Action Fund.
The Roadracing World Action Fund is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping prevent injuries to riders at racetracks by advocating and facilitating the use of soft barriers, like Airfence.
Since its inception in 2001, the Roadracing World Action Fund has raised over $2.25 million to improve safety at racetracks.
Over the last 15 years, Ulrich has raised thousands of dollars for the Roadracing World Action Fund via the annual fund-raisers and by giving rides to donors at AMA Pro Racing and MotoAmerica events.
Ulrich intends to resume the fund-raising ride events again in 2021.
For more information about the Roadracing World Action Fund, go to https://www.roadracingworld.com/actionfund/.
For more information about Fastrack Riders, go to https://fastrackriders.info/.
KRT Completes 2020 Track Testing
Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK riders Alex Lowes and Jonathan Rea made even more positive steps with the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR at Motorland Aragon recently, despite weather conditions preventing them from riding on the final day of their planned two day test.
In what was to be a highly productive session on Wednesday 25 November Lowes posted 66 laps and Rea 57. Rea finished off with the fastest single lap time, a 1’49.716, with Lowes very close with his 1’49.832 best.
Fog and poor track conditions rolled in on Thursday, meaning the KRT squad decided to not risk any more track action. Having already confirmed some important items on day one the team and technical staff can now define the next steps to take with machine-set-up in 2021.
With the new Ninja ZX-10RR arriving in the showrooms in the spring of next year it already features many elements related to the engineering work and championship-winning success demonstrated by Kawasaki and KRT inside the WorldSBK paddock.
Now the WorldSBK form of the new machine will also feature a different aerodynamics package, including internal front winglets that generate 17% more downforce, plus a lighter and more free-revving engine and various chassis refinements.
A well-earned winter break will be coming soon for all the team staff but with a new bike to face the fresh challenge in the new year it will still be a very busy period back in the workshops before the next tests take part in January 2021. The new Ninja ZX-10RR has been air shipped to some other Kawasaki teams already so they too can winter test.
Jonathan Rea, stated: “The first day was positive because we kept working with the items we had from the recent Jerez test. We really worked step-by-step on the engine side to understand all the feelings I have and all the different parameters we can explore with the new bike. We drew some really good conclusions. The lap time was very fast and I feel good on the bike – but I feel the potential is much better. We did not do any mileage on day two as the weather was full of fog all morning and afternoon so we packed up early, content and satisfied with our winter test programme so far. It has been really nice to ride so fast after Estoril and our first impressions of the new Ninja ZX-10RR are already positive. We have been fast, consistent and the feeling with the bike is getting better lap-by-lap. I am looking forward to some downtime now at home with my family. All the team, all the staff can go home and relax after a great season. I want to thank everybody for the huge effort at these winter tests, and this season during difficult times. We are going to recharge and get ready for the 2021 season.”
Alex Lowes, stated: “Day one was pretty good for me. Of course the temperatures in Aragon are a little bit cold, so it took a while for the track to warm up so that we could get into some proper testing. With new parts to try we wanted to take the opportunity to confirm some of the things that we tried that were positive in Jerez. A couple of things that worked well last week have worked well this week, so from my side we are really happy. Two tracks, in two different temperature ranges, and we feel really good with the new bike. The guys worked very well and there is always a lot to do at testing, especially when you have got new parts, fitting stuff on-and-off the bike and so on, so thanks to them. Unfortunately the weather was not our friend today in Aragon but we had a good day yesterday, a good couple of days in Jerez last week, and we know the areas we are working on going into the 2021 season. We have had strong tests this side of the season and now we are looking forward to going home and relaxing a little bit.”
Pere Riba, Crew Chief for Jonathan Rea, stated: “Yesterday was the only day we got to try things because on the final day it was raining, so no-one lapped. We tested and compared things that we already tried in Jerez on the new bike, especially with the engine. We focused to understand, following the feelings of Johnny, what the best parts are for him. Also we tried some separate items, not much because there was only one day on track. The plan was to try something else in terms of chassis, but there was no time. We still collected important information, especially about the engine, and now we have the winter to keep working to prepare for the next test and next year. In terms of the new fairing Johnny is very happy, the new aerodynamics make a very positive effect. In the end we collected a lot of information to put all together for the next test.”
Marcel Duinker, Crew Chief for Alex Lowes, stated: “After the Jerez test, where we discovered several items around the chassis and engine, we needed to confirm some important things here at Aragon. We had a very efficient day one. Of course, day two was wet, so we were not able to go on track. But on day one we confirmed the most important items we explored in Jerez, and we increased our potential with them. We can only look back on two very efficient tests at Jerez and Aragon, and we explored the new bike’s performance. Alex was fast and consistent and he has a big smile on his face. We are ready to go into our winter break, enjoy our time with the family and then re-start in January. I think everybody is looking forward to it.”
Loris Cresson (Outdo TPR Kawasaki) was the only other rider alongside the KRT duo at Motorland for these tests, setting a best lap time of 1’54.979.
N2 Track Days Announces 2021 Schedule and Special “Black Friday” Pricing.
Media, PA – November 2020 – N2 Track Days, the premier track day provider on the East Coast, is proud to announce the 2021 Track Day and N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop Schedules. N2 Track Days will provide over 60 events in 2021, at 12 world class racetracks, with over 45 events held on weekends. To celebrate the 2021 schedule announcement, N2 Track Days is offering discounts on memberships and a limited number of track day packages now through December 15, 2020.
“N2 Track Days is a large, active, thriving community of enthusiasts that together have built a fun and exciting environment for racers and riders of all levels”, said N2 CEO Rob Cichielo. “N2 has an extremely busy 2021 planned, including 60-plus Track Day events, specialized training programs, and joint events with Yamaha Champions Riding School, as well as Yamaha dealer events. We’re equally excited about the N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop, N2’s race program for MotoAmerica, and of course, repeating a Daytona 200 win with rider Kyle Wyman.”
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is the title sponsor of the 2021 N2 National Endurance Series and Dunlop will also become the exclusive tire supplier for N2 Track Days. Dunlop will provide sales and technical support at every N2 Track Day and Racing event in 2021.
“We are extremely excited about our new partnership with N2 Track Days, N2 National Endurance Series, and N2 Racing” said Dunlop Director of Sales, Rob Montasser. “N2 is an incredible organization and we love the concept that a rider can start as a novice with N2 and stay with a single organization all the way the highest levels of racing in the US. We are extremely proud that Dunlop can be a part of that journey.”
N2 Track Days is a member driven organization and members enjoy significant benefits. All our events are organized into multiple groups based on rider skill level and experience to create the safest environment possible. Members enjoy special event pricing, expert instruction, and flexible cancellation policies with our Elite membership. Many of our control riders are Yamaha Champions Riding School graduates, instructors, and YCRS Certified Coaches.
“We are excited to offer over 60 events at N2 track days and the N2 National Endurance Series by Dunlop for 2021.” said N2 COO Jim Curtis. “We will once again offer pre-season discounts on track day packages and memberships starting the Friday after Thanksgiving. There are a limited number of packages offered, so don’t wait too long and miss out on a great value”
To learn more about N2 memberships, track packages, and track days click here: www.N2td.org
N2 Track Days 2021 Schedule. Additional dates will be added as they become available, including special training and race events:
N2 2021 Preliminary Schedule (by date)
Saturday, January 23- Homestead
Sunday, January 24- Homestead
Saturday, March 13- Roebling Road
Sunday, March 14- Roebling Road
Friday, April 23- CMP
Saturday, April 24- Pitt Race
Sunday, April 25- Pitt Race
Monday, April 26- NJMP Lightning
Saturday, May 1- NCBike
Sunday, May 2- NCBike
Sunday, May 2– Summit Shenandoah
Monday, May 3- Summit Main
Friday, May 14- Roebling Road
Saturday, May 15- Pitt Race
Sunday, May 16- Pitt Race
Thursday, May 20- VIR S
Saturday, May 22- Roebling Road
Sunday, May 23- Roebling Road
Monday, May 24- NJMP- Lightning
Friday, June 4- Nelson Ledges
Saturday, June 5- Pitt Race
Sunday, June 6- Pitt Race
Monday, June 7- Summit Main
Monday, June 14 – VIR North
Saturday, June 19- NCBike
Sunday, June 20- NCBike
Saturday, July 3- Road Atlanta
Sunday, July 4- Road Atlanta
Monday, July 5- VIR Full
Saturday, July 10- Pitt Race
Sunday, July 11- Pitt Race
Saturday, July 24- NCBike
Sunday, July 25- NCBike
Saturday, July 31- Nelson Ledges
Saturday, August 1- Nelson Ledges
Monday, August 2- VIR South
Saturday, August 7- Roebling Road
Sunday, August 8- Roebling Road
Sunday, August 8 – Summit Shenandoah
Monday, August 9- Summit Main
Friday, August 20- Pitt Race
Saturday, August 28- CMP
Sunday, August 29- CMP
Sunday, September 5- NJMP Lightning
Monday, September 6- NJMP Lightning
Friday, September 10- Summit Point Main
Saturday, September 11- Pitt Race
Sunday, September 12- Pitt Race
Saturday, September 18- NCBike
Sunday, September 19- NCBike
Saturday, September 25- Road Atlanta
Sunday, September 26- Road Atlanta
Monday, October 4- NJMP Lightning
Saturday, October 9- Pitt Race
Sunday, October 10- Pitt Race
Friday, October 15- NJMP Thunderbolt
Saturday, October 16- CMP
Sunday, October 17- CMP
Saturday, Nov 27- Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday, Nov 28- Barber Motorsports Park
2021 Endurance Racing Schedule
April 24 CMP Endurance
May 15 Roebling Endurance
June 5 Nelson Endurance
August 21 Pit Race Endurance
September 11 Summit Point Endurance
About N2 Track Days:
N2 provides a structured riding environment for sport-bike riders of all levels promoting motorcycle safety through instruction on a closed course racetrack. Our instructors and coaching staff are comprised of club-racers, pro racers, and experienced track day riders who are articulate and passionate about all aspects of this sport. N2 strives to provide an enjoyable riding experience in an environment where members can hone their skills and inspire confidence in their riding ability. Riding with N2 means you and your sportbike gain access to a structured environment without the hazards, limitations, distractions, and obstacles that you’ll find on the street.
N2 Track Days is proudly sponsored by:
Dunlop Motorcycle Tire, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA, AGV / Dainese, Armour Bodies, Chicken Hawk Racing, Impact SafeT Armor, Renthal, Woodcraft, and Yamaha Champions Riding School.
For Information:
N2 Track Days – www.N2td.org
Ducati presents the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini
The first motorcycle born from the collaboration between Ducati and Lamborghini: a Diavel 1260 inspired by the Lamborghini Siàn FKP 37
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will be produced in a numbered limited edition of 630 units
The bike is characterized by having forged rims with a new design that explicitly recall those of the car, a new carbon bodywork and a special livery with the colors of the Siàn FKP 37
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy) – The Ducati World Première web series arrives at its fourth episode, during which the Bologna motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled the new Diavel 1260 Lamborghini.
To be made in a limited and numbered edition of 630 units, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is born from the collaboration between two prestigious brands that have their roots in the Motor Valley, the Emilia-Romagna land of motors within which can be found many of the sportiest and most desired car and motorcycle companies in the world.
Unconventional, unique, absolutely unmistakable: the Diavel 1260 is the model of the Ducati range that amazes enthusiasts everywhere for its personality, its naked sports road behavior, its thoroughbred sports engine and its design.
To carry out this project, Ducati designers chose to be inspired by the Siàn FKP 37, the most prestigious car ever made by Lamborghini: available in only 63 units, each of which personalized to specific customer requests, it is a masterpiece of exclusivity, design and innovation. It is inspired by the Countach, has razor-sharp lines, aerodynamic elegance and an unmistakable silhouette. Producing combined thermal and electric power of 819 hp (602 kW), the Siàn FKP 37 is the most powerful Lamborghini ever produced.
“In creating a Diavel inspired by the Siàn, we are celebrating the values we share with Lamborghini: we are Italian, we are sporty, and design is a distinctive element for our creations,” says Andrea Ferraresi, Director of the Centro Stile Ducati. “The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini was designed using the same stylistic language that distinguishes the super sports car, so we have redesigned the elements that most characterize the Diavel. For example, the rims, which are a fundamental component for a motorcycle like this, are forged and immediately bring the bike close to the car. The entire bodywork was made of carbon fiber, a precious and lightweight material. The result is a bike with a great stage presence, a true collector’s item from the point of view of style and a 100% Diavel in riding.”
“We are convinced that our design is strong and one of the most recognizable in the automotive sector,” says Mitja Borkert, Head of Design of Automobili Lamborghini. “The unique silhouette, clean but extremely distinguished, defines the base of our design language. Our visionary design approach allows us to transfer our DNA to other products: this was achieved through strong teamwork, sharing our style and the advantage of being two brands inspired by the same values and a commitment to ‘fun to drive and ride.’”
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is the result of the joint work between the Centro Stile Ducati and the Centro Stile Lamborghini. It was conceived by transferring the basic design components of the Siàn FKP 37 to the motorcycle world and redesigning the parts that most characterize the Diavel.
First of all, the forged wheels, light and with a new design, but also the air intakes and radiator covers, made of carbon fiber and designed by superimposing floating elements onto the main structure.
The livery of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini was achieved by using exactly the same paints as those on the Siàn FKP 37, with the bodywork characterized by the “Verde Gea” color, while the frame, the seat tail and the forged rims are embellished with the use of “Electrum Gold” color. There is also a touch of “Ducati Red” recalled by the coloring of the Brembo M50 radial mount brake calipers.
Other important identifying elements of Lamborghini design are the hexagon and the “Y” motif. This special version of the Diavel pays homage to the former in the shape of the exhaust and the latter thanks to the aesthetic details created on the seat.
The details of the bike that the Centro Stile Ducati has redesigned for this specific project are all made of carbon fiber. In addition to the aforementioned radiator covers and air intakes, the silencer cover, spoiler, central tank cover, seat cover, front and rear mudguards, dashboard cover and headlight frame are also made of carbon.
The presence of 63 stands out on the livery, an important number for the Sant’Agata Bolognese manufacturer, which was founded in 1963. Multiplying this number by ten, we obtain the 630 numbered units that will be produced of this model, each of which will bear the unique production number on an aluminum plate applied to the frame.
Only for owners of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini it will be possible to purchase an exclusive helmet with special graphics coordinated with the bike, designed by the Centro Stile Ducati.
The beating heart of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini is the 1262 cc Ducati Testastretta DVT with variable timing. The engine is capable of delivering 157 hp at 9,500 rpm and 95 lb-ft (129 Nm) at 7,500 rpm with a flat torque curve right from medium-low revs, which guarantees a vigorous and energetic response at all times.
Some of the key features of the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini are the typical “power cruiser” riding position and ergonomics of the Diavel model, along with the exposed tubular steel trellis frame, the 240 mm wide rear tire, the single-sided aluminum swingarm and the fully adjustable Öhlins suspensions at the front and rear. The chassis guarantees high levels of handling and lean angles, but also an excellent level of comfort. Forged wheels and carbon fiber components allow the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini to have a dry weight of only 485 lbs. (220 kg).
Sophisticated electronics ensure both high-level performance and maximum safety. Bosch’s 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU) platform is able to instantly detect the speed and acceleration of the motorcycle and allows the operation of many of the control devices fitted to the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini. The electronic package includes Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control EVO (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control EVO (DWC), Ducati Power Launch EVO (DPL) and Cruise Control.
The attention to detail applied to this model can be seen right from the start-up phase, when the logos of the two brands appear on the dashboard with the TFT screen, accompanied by the silhouette of the Diavel Lamborghini.
The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini joins the Diavel 1260 range, which for 2021 also includes the Diavel 1260 in Dark Stealth color and the 1260 S in either Ducati Red or Dark Stealth, all of which are already available in North American Ducati dealers. The Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will be available starting in January 2021 in the United States and March 2021 in Canada. Pricing for the Diavel 1260 Dark Stealth in the United States will begin at an MSRP of $20,295, with the Diavel 1260 S in Red or Dark Stealth at an MSRP of $23,395. Canadian MSRP for the Diavel 1260 Dark Stealth will begin at $23,695 CAD and the Diavel 1260 S in Red or Dark Stealth at $26,995 CAD. Pricing for the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini in the United States will begin at an MSRP of $31,995. For Canada, the Diavel 1260 Lamborghini will have a starting MSRP of $34,990 CAD.
The last appointment with the Ducati World Première is Wednesday, December 2 at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Ducati.com.
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