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WERA West: Anthony, Farnsworth Take F1 Wins At Willow Springs

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WERA West: Anthony, Farnsworth Take F1 Wins At Willow Springs

Wes Farnsworth and David Anthony won the headlining Formula One races as the WERA West Sportsman Series Presented By Lucas Oil Products wrapped up its season with a double-header at Willow Springs.

 

On Saturday, Farnsworth came from deep in the field on his Dunlop-shod Aprilia RSV4 to take the lead on Lap Four of the six-lap sprint around Willow’s fast 2.5-mile main circuit. On the next circuit, Farnsworth turned the fastest lap of the race, a 1:24.024, on his way to building a 0.812 second margin over Sahar Zvik at the checkered flag. Toby Khamsouk turned the second-quickest lap of the race en route to third. Farnsworth also won the A Superstock race and finished second behind Zvik in the A Superbike race.

 

On Sunday, David “Aussie Dave” Anthony rolled his Pirelli-shod Kawasaki ZX-10R out of the trailer and ran the big-bore table, taking the Formula One, A Superbike and A Superstock wins. Anthony held off Zvik by 0.895 seconds in Formula One, with Khamsouk third.

 

Trailing Anthony across the line in A Superbike and A Superstock was Jeremy Toye, who threw what was at the time the fastest lap of the weekend, a 1:22.723, on his ZX-10R in A Superbike. Anthony responded and edged Toye’s time with a 1:22.669 in A Superstock.

 

RESULTS

 

SATURDAY:

 

MINI 80:

  1. Alex Martino (Ohvale)
  2. Alex Enriquez (Ohvale)
  3. Jesse James Shedden (Ohvale)
  4. Craig Pascucci (Ohvale)
  5. Jayden Fernandez (Ohvale)
  6. Kensei Matsudaira (Ohvale)

 

FORMULA ONE EXPERT:

  1. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Thomas Asseo (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

FORMULA ONE NOVICE:

  1. Omar Carillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Dexter Stuart (Apr RSV4)
  4. Rich Hua (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Wayne Gann (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

C SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Terry Heard (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dillon Curtis (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Michael Angeles (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

C SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Mitchell Hall (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Joe Bastin (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)

 

E SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  2. Eric Stahl (H-D 1200)
  3. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)

 

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Terry Heard (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Tom Luby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Stephen Ledesma (Hon CBR1000RR)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Andrew Kenefick (Kaw Ninja 250R)
  4. Roni Schuetrum (Kaw Ninja 300R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)
  5. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  6. Charles Burnett (Hon Hawk)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

B SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Arnold Munoz (Suz GSX-R600)

 

V7 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. Patrick Wilkening (Hon 1000)

 

CLUBMAN EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

CLUBMAN NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Christiansen

 

F SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Tony Serra (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

F SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Danielle Collier (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Thomas Asseo (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)

 

A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SRA WEST SIDECARS:

  1. Steven Stull
  2. William Becker

 

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)

 

C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Mitchell Hall (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Joe Bastin (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

FORMULA TWO EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  4. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  5. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  6. Cody Burton (Suz SV650)

 

FORMULA TWO NOVICE:

  1. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  2. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ruben Soto (KTM 1190)
  2. Eric Stahl (H-D 1200)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Anthony Sollima (H-D 1200)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Ruben Soto (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)
  4. Fatih Buyuksonmez (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Johnny Edwards (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Eric Gray (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)

 

B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)

 

V8 MEDIUMWEIGHT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. Wayne Gann (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

SUNDAY:

 

MINI 80:

  1. Kensei Matsudaira (Ohvale)
  2. Jesse James Shedden (Ohvale)
  3. Juliana Fernandez (Ohvale)

 

FORMULA ONE EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Chris Duran (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

FORMULA ONE NOVICE:

  1. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)
  4. Rich Hua (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Dexter Stuart (Apr RSV4)
  6. Alden Brubaker (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Nick Zaan (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. John Miles (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

C SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Terry Heard (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Dillon Curtis (Yam YZF-R6)

 

C SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Mike Sobjak (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)

 

E SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  2. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)

 

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Jeremy Toye (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Wes Farnsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Chris Duran (BMW S1000RR)

 

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)
  3. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Andrew Kenefick (Kaw Ninja 250R)
  4. Roni Schuetrum (Kaw Ninja 300R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  5. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)
  6. Charles Burnett (Hon Hawk)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

B SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)

 

V7 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. Patrick Wilkening (Hon 1000)
  2. John Miles (Kaw ZX-7)

 

CLUBMAN EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

CLUBMAN NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Christiansen

 

F SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Tony Serra (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

F SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Danielle Collier (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Jeremy Toye (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SRA WEST SIDECARS:

  1. Steven Stull
  2. Gary McEwen

 

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Nick Zaan (Suz GSX-R600)

 

C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Mike Sobjak (Yam YZF-R6)

 

FORMULA TWO EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  5. Cody Burton (Suz SV650)

 

FORMULA TWO NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ruben Soto (KTM 1190)
  2. Ed Guzman (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Anthony Sollima (H-D 1200)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. John Miles (Kaw ZX-7)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)
  2. Ruben Soto (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Ed Guzman (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Johnny Edwards (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Fatih Buyuksonmez (BMW S1000RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)
  2. John Miles (Yam YZF-R1)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Terry Stephenson (Suz SV650)
  2. David Curry (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)
  2. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)

 

B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)

 

V8 MEDIUMWEIGHT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)

Video: “HogSpoli” James Rispoli’s AFT Production Twins Title Chase, P1

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Video: “HogSpoli” James Rispoli’s AFT Production Twins Title Chase, P1

“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 One.

 

 

Australian Superbike: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

David Swarts
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Australian Superbike: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

A Massive 2021 Ahead For ASBK

Following major announcement after announcement over the past fortnight, the 2021 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, is going to be a massive season next year.

Spanning the country and featuring major events, international competition and highly exciting 2+4 rounds is sure to thrill the fans.

In 2021, ASBK is going to be the biggest year yet and this provisional calendar for 2021 takes the ASBK Championship to the best racing circuits across the country.

2021 ASBK Provisional Calendar:

Official ASBK Test – Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC, January 27-28

Rd 1 – Australian All Wheels Race Fest, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC, February 19-21

Rd 2 – Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, VIC, March 12-14;

Rd 3 – Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn, NSW, April 16-18;

Rd 4 – Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin, NT, with Supercars Championship, June 18-20;

Rd 5 – Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick, QLD, August 20-22;

Rd 6 – 2021 International Superbike Doubleheader at The Bend Motorsport Park, SA, with the FIM Asia Road Racing Championships, September 23-26.

Rd 7 – To Be Confirmed, November 2021

 

The ASBK Management Team will provide further announcements on Round 7 of the ASBK Championship which is currently planned to be held in November.

However, the 2020 ASBK Championship isn’t over yet with the countdown under way for the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, Grand Finale at Wakefield Park Raceway, December 3-6.

Each of the five Championships – Oceania Junior Cup, YMF R3 Cup, YMI Supersport 300, Motorsports TV Supersport and Kawasaki Superbike class – will be decided at the Grand Finale.

Race fans can catch all the drama and action from the 2020 ASBK Grand Finale at Wakefield Park Raceway, December 3-6, live via ASBK live streaming, and through ASBK TV partners SBS HD, Fox Sports Australia and Fox Sports Asia on both Saturday and Sunday.

Keep up to date with the latest news on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, via www.asbk.com.au and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram.

Honda Introduces All-New Rebel 1100 Cruiser

David Swarts
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Honda Introduces All-New Rebel 1100 Cruiser

Honda Unveils the All-New Rebel 1100 for 2021

Midsize model introduces DCT and varied riding experiences to the cruiser market

November 24, 2020 — TORRANCE, Calif.

Honda announced today an all-new midsize cruiser model—the Rebel 1100—to be powered by a water-cooled, parallel-twin engine and offered for the 2021 model year. Introducing new technology to the cruiser category, including Honda’s advanced automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)—the model was conceptualized and developed following a “Relax and Excite” design theme, and is notable for its ability to suit a variety of rider types and deliver wide-ranging riding experiences.

A forward-looking motorcycle, the adaptable Rebel 1100 features carefully developed geometry, sport-worthy components and a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, all of which combine to make it capable not just of straight-line cruising, but also more dynamic riding, including brisk acceleration and exhilarating cornering. The model has Honda’s renowned reliability and finish, along with a very competitive retail price.

The engine is a retuned version of the power plant from Honda’s popular Africa Twin adventure platform, with a 270-degree crankshaft design that gives a pulsing, rhythmic sound and feel at low engine speeds but runs smooth at higher rpm. The DCT enables automatic shifting, or riders can select manual mode and change gears via handlebar-mounted buttons. They can also switch between three different riding modes—Standard, Sport and Rain—each of which delivers a distinct riding experience, thanks to carefully balanced settings for power, Honda Selectable Torque Control (which incorporates Wheelie Control), engine braking and DCT.

 

A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100. Photo courtesy American Honda.

 

The chassis features geometry that achieves both straight-line stability and neutral handling, and although seat height is low at 27.5 inches, the engine is compact enough to enable a 35-degree bank angle—much more than most cruisers and suitable for spirited cornering. High-performance suspension components comprise a 43 mm conventional fork with a cartridge-type damper, and twin Showa shocks with piggyback reservoirs, while the front brake has a monobloc, four-piston, radial-mount caliper with a floating rotor. Curb weight is just 509 pounds for the DCT version.

 

A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. Photo courtesy American Honda.

 

Facilitating the customization penchant for which the cruiser segment is known—and enhancing the model’s already-impressive versatility—Honda is offering a full line of accessories for the Rebel 1100, from minimalist to touring-focused.

“With the evolution of cruiser culture, today’s rider demands a motorcycle that expands on the capabilities that have traditionally been possible in the segment,” said Lee Edmunds, Senior Manager of Powersports Marketing for American Honda. “The all-new Rebel 1100 fits the bill, providing cruiser customers with technologies—including DCT—and riding experiences that were previously unavailable in the category. It’s truly a motorcycle for the modern cruiser rider.”

The 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 is scheduled for release in January and will be available in Metallic Black and Bordeaux Red Metallic. The MSRP is $9,999 ($9,299 for the manual-transmission version). ABS is standard.

 

 

World Superbike: Teams Testing This Week At Motorland Aragon

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World Superbike: Teams Testing This Week At Motorland Aragon

2021 Ninja ZX-10RR On Track Again

After the first signs of a new WorldSBK specification KRT Ninja ZX-10RR were unveiled at Jerez last week Motorland Aragon will host the next key stages of 2021 on-track development in another two-day test, to be held between 25 and 26 November.

Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes are both keen to take part in what is the final on-track action of this unique season, each aiming to get to know the new bike more deeply with each pitlane exit.

Six-times WorldSBK champion Rea topped the test times at Jerez. Once again, however, the main focus of all involved will be to learn the full capabilities of a machine with a different engine character, due to lightened internal parts that allow a higher rev ceiling on the showroom model.

As well as pushing to find the upper reaches of the new bike’s performance envelope, Lowes will continue to make back-to-back tests to confirm the positive base setting improvements he and his crew found at the Jerez tests.

The bold styling of the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR has a real aerodynamic purpose, with internal winglets providing up to 17% increased down force at the front on the road machine. Vents in the new tail section also create a low pressure zone behind the rider that will aid overall performance – especially allied to a higher revving engine providing a greater base to build on in terms of top end performance.

With a vast back straight at the 5.077km long Motorland Aragon allowing riders to max their machines out in top gear, this particular test should give Kawasaki and the team a real insight into the enhanced aerodynamic and mechanical performance of the 2021 machine.

More details of the new Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR machines can be found on the Kawasaki Motors YouTube channel, with videos outlining all the changes made to the showroom models the KRT WorldSBK machines are closely based on.

These two days of testing at Motorland will conclude the on-track elements of the 2020 season, but with a heavily modified new bike for 2021 all elements within the overall Kawasaki racing programme will be working hard to make the maximum impact when testing and racing restart next year.

Jonathan Rea, stated: “Motorland is a great circuit to test at now as we have been fast there this season and it will be a nice to compare where we are now. We will continue to work with our 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR after an initial shake down last week in Jerez. It really is early days but it’s clear that the bike has very good potential and we will continue to work to understand the different engine character. It’s the last test before a long break so it’s important to work well and give good feedback so we can develop things in the right way.”

Alex Lowes, stated: “Of course I’m excited to get back to work with the 2021 bike. I have a lot of things to get through this winter so I’m sure we won’t get all that work done this week. But the important thing for me is to make the same back-to-back tests I did in Jerez to confirm the positive feedback at a track with different characteristics. It’s also I great opportunity to start exploring the new bike more.”

Guim Roda, KRT Team Manager, stated: “We will soon take part in the last track activity of the 2020 season. Nobody could expect after the Australian would that this year would get so complicated. Of course, our activity is a sports show and not a first priority sector; but many people in racing life depend on it, so I have to thank Dorna and all the sponsors who made this season happen. We worked to secure the maximum safety for everyone and we always did our best to develop in our job. Even if we were winning this year – and it seems sure we will not starting next season until approximately the end of April – we will never stop working. We will always do our best to give the best show to the fans and entertainment to everybody who loves racing. We will continue over the two days at Motorland to develop the fantastic new ZX-10RR that Kawasaki launched recently. I’m sure next year we will be able to make another step forward. We have a lot of jobs to do, because we took good note of many areas we need to improve in because other teams are pushing so hard. We will not sleep on our success and will return in 2021 even stronger. Hopefully all the world starts to wake up from this nightmare of Covid-19 soon, thanks to the efforts of many, many people and to vaccines that will arrive soon to start to protect people.”

KRT will be joined at Motorland Aragon in testing by the Outdo Kawasaki TPR team.

MotoGP: Quartararo Wins BMW M Qualifying Award

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MotoGP: Quartararo Wins BMW M Qualifying Award

Premiere at Portimão: Fabio Quartararo wins the BMW M Award for the first time

The Petronas Yamaha SRT rider was the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ throughout 2020 to win the coveted award for the first time

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

A premiere for the iconic BMW M Award: in the 2020 season, Frenchman Fabio Quartararo  (Petronas Yamaha SRT) was the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™, which saw him added to the list of winners of the BMW M Award for the first time. His reward for his performances is the winner’s car for 2020: the new BMW M2 CS. The car was presented during the MotoGP™ season finale at the weekend as Portimão in Portugal hosted Grand Prix motorcycle racing for the first time.

Quartararo claimed pole position four times in 2020, more than any of his rivals, and picked up a total of 225 points for the BMW M Award classification, his lead over his closest rival being 13 points. Quartararo’s BMW M Award victory in the 2020 season ended the impressive record streak of Spain’s Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), who won the BMW M Award seven years in a row between 2013 and 2019. However, this year Marquez missed much of the season due to injury.

After the final qualifying session of the season on Saturday, winner Quartararo was presented with his new BMW M2 CS. In attendance at the award ceremony was Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports. Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW M GmbH, abstained from travelling to Portugal due to the current coronavirus situation, but followed the final from Munich.

Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW M GmbH: “First of all, I would like to thank Dorna for managing to organise an exciting MotoGP season with 15 Grands Prix against all odds in this difficult year globally. It wasn’t an easy task, but Dorna made it possible. It meant we were able to appear as title sponsor for the first time at the ‘BMW M Grand Prix of Styria’ at Spielberg as part of our involvement as the ‘Official Car of MotoGP’. We were also able to continue the BMW M Award tradition and present it for the 18th time this year. Congratulations to Fabio Quartararo, who more than deserves this prize with four pole positions and a total of nine front rows. We selected the BMW M2 CS for the winner’s car this year, our limited special edition, with which we bring many components from racing onto the road. We hope Fabio has a lot of fun with his new high-performance car!”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “Congratulations to Fabio Quartararo. He was really impressive in qualifying this season and impressed all of us with his speed. I would like to thank our long-standing, reliable partner BMW M GmbH, on whose support we have always been able to rely, even in this year that has not been an easy one. There was never any doubt that the BMW M Award for the fastest qualifier would be presented this season as well; despite it being a very different season to usual. This competition is highly valued by our riders and with the winner’s car, BMW M GmbH raised the bar once again. You can see that the BMW M2 CS was born on the racetrack and I am sure it will get Fabio’s motorsport heart racing.”

Fabio Quartararo, BMW M Award winner: “What a crazy, exciting season. I’m delighted to have won the race for the BMW M Award. It’s great that BMW M GmbH has been acknowledging our performances in qualifying with this special prize for so many years. Many thanks for this recognition. I’m already really looking forward to taking my new BMW M2 CS for a spin. It looks like a racing car for the road and is no doubt a lot of fun. Huge thanks to BMW M GmbH!”

Triumph Announces Certified Pre-Owned Program

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Triumph Announces Certified Pre-Owned Program

TRIUMPH LAUNCHES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAM

After proving successful in Europe, effective November 23rd, Triumph has launched a Certified Pre-Owned Motorcycle Program in the United States.

The program is designed to offer customers confidence in the condition and history of their chosen pre-owned Triumph motorcycle. When someone buys a bike that’s pre-owned, it’s important they feel confident in the purchase and that there will not be any surprises or problems further down the road. To help instill this confidence, every Certified Pre-Owned Triumph motorcycle comes with the following consumer benefits.

 

Customer Benefits

Minimum 1-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty

1-Year Roadside Assistance

Certified Vehicle Quality Check

Full Service History

Financing Available

 

Purchasing a pre-owned motorcycle may very well be a rider’s first experience with the Triumph brand. For Triumph, it’s imperative that their new pre-owned motorcycle lives up to our same high expectation and product experience of our new motorcycles. To ensure this quality, every Triumph motorcycle available through our Certified Pre-Owned program must meet precise standards before being offered to riders as Certified. In addition to the firmly defined criteria below, we rely on dealership discretion to carefully select motorcycles that deserve to be deemed as Certified Pre-Owned.

 

Motorcycle Eligibility

Triumph Motorcycles up to 5 years of age from first registration.

Maximum mileage of 25,000.

Service History recorded on Warranty-On-Line.

Completed multi-point inspection and all rectification work completed.

Any service required within 1,000 miles or 3 months will be completed.

 

The following bikes are NOT eligible for the program:

Bikes involved in major accidents

Bikes used for racing

Bikes equipped with non-Triumph accessories
 

“We are proud to offer a Certified Pre-Owned program, ensuring that customers joining the Triumph family with a pre-owned motorcycle are given the same great product experience and factory-backed assurances as someone buying a brand-new Triumph.” Rod Lopusnak – General Manager, Triumph North America. “The program also offers a great benefit to new bike buyers, by protecting the residual value of their brand-new Triumph when they’re ready to sell or trade-in for a new bike. And for our dealers, they’re now able to list their Certified Pre-Owned motorcycle inventory on our new website for national visibility.”

Riders interested in shopping for a Certified Pre-Owned Triumph motorcycle can browse the full national inventory at https://www.triumphcertified.com/. Here they can filter their search by geography, model, category, price, age, mileage, engine size, or color to efficiently find the right bike for them.

MotoGP: 2021 Rider Entry Lists Released

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Video: More About Kawasaki’s Newest 2021 Models

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Video: More About Kawasaki’s Newest 2021 Models

KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW MOTORCYCLE MODELS

ALL-NEW 2021 KLX®300 Dual-Sport Motorcycle

Get Out and Play

The all-new 2021 Kawasaki KLX®300 motorcycle is designed to provide unlimited on- and off-road fun for riders of all skill levels. Staying true to its roots, the all-new KLX300 lightweight dual-sport motorcycle comes ready with all the tools necessary to deliver an exciting riding experience, taking on paved streets, back roads, wooded trails and beyond.  The new engine on the KLX300 features an easy to use powerband that provides unmatched rider comfort and delivers an exhilarating pull at higher revs. Fitted with a 21-inch front wheel, off-road tires and upgraded suspension, the KLX300 is equally at home navigating city traffic or traversing wooded trails.

ALL-NEW 2021 KLX®300SM Supermoto Motorcycle

Get Out and Play

The all-new 2021 KLX®300SM takes the fun to the streets in full supermoto style. Staying true to its roots, the all-new KLX300SM street-focused lightweight supermoto motorcycle comes ready with all the tools necessary to deliver an exciting riding experience. Smooth power delivery and crisp throttle response helps riders maneuver through stop-and-go city traffic, navigate country back roads or experience the exhilaration of supermoto racing at their local track. While the KLX300 dual-sport is equal parts on-road and dirt, the KLX300SM receives a host of supermoto inspired componentry. This includes 17-inch front and rear wheels paired with street tires, supermoto tuned suspension, and aggressive styling. These differences establish the KLX300SM as the ultimate lightweight supermoto.

ALL-NEW 2021 Z H2 SE Hypernaked Motorcycle

Supercharged Special Edition

Kawasaki’s flagship model of the Z line of naked motorcycles just got better as the 2021 Z H2 SE adds a smoother ride and more stopping power to the already innovative Z H2 package.  While retaining the ultimate combination of outright power and controllability, the new 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE comes equipped with Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS). The new electronic suspension also features Showa’s Skyhook technology, delivering a smoother ride, which contributes to increased comfort and enjoyment.  Complementing the high-tech suspension are premium Brembo® front brake components, which add to even greater stopping power and control.

NEW 2021 Ninja® ZX™-10R and Ninja® ZX™-10RR Supersport Motorcycles

Face Yourself

Kawasaki’s Ninja® line of liter class superbike motorcycles has been amassing record after record in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), including carrying Kawasaki to seven championship winning performances since 2013, The Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) continues to set the bar high in the pinnacle of road racing around the globe and their unmatched success on the racetrack has allowed Kawasaki to continue delivering the racetrack precision of its sportbikes to the street.

The new 2021 Ninja ZX-10R,  Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition and Ninja ZX-10RR are built for those who rise to the challenge: all new aerodynamic body with integrated winglets, small and light LED headlights, TFT color instrumentation, and Smartphone Connectivity plus high-tech updates derived right from the KRT. Kawasaki engineers have made several changes to the engine and chassis for 2021.

 

FIM CEV Repsol Series: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

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FIM CEV Repsol Series: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

FIM CEV Repsol Series Provisional 2021 Schedule

4/24-25           Circuito do Estoril, Estoril, Portugal

5/8-9               Circuito de Comunitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain

6/12-13           Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

7/3-4               Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao, Portugal

7/24-25           MotorLand Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain

9/17-19           Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, San Marino*

10/16-17         Circuito de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

11/6-7             Circuito de Comunitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain

*=Moto3 only

WERA West: Anthony, Farnsworth Take F1 Wins At Willow Springs

David Anthony (25). Photo by Michael Gougis.
David Anthony (25). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Wes Farnsworth and David Anthony won the headlining Formula One races as the WERA West Sportsman Series Presented By Lucas Oil Products wrapped up its season with a double-header at Willow Springs.

 

On Saturday, Farnsworth came from deep in the field on his Dunlop-shod Aprilia RSV4 to take the lead on Lap Four of the six-lap sprint around Willow’s fast 2.5-mile main circuit. On the next circuit, Farnsworth turned the fastest lap of the race, a 1:24.024, on his way to building a 0.812 second margin over Sahar Zvik at the checkered flag. Toby Khamsouk turned the second-quickest lap of the race en route to third. Farnsworth also won the A Superstock race and finished second behind Zvik in the A Superbike race.

 

On Sunday, David “Aussie Dave” Anthony rolled his Pirelli-shod Kawasaki ZX-10R out of the trailer and ran the big-bore table, taking the Formula One, A Superbike and A Superstock wins. Anthony held off Zvik by 0.895 seconds in Formula One, with Khamsouk third.

 

Trailing Anthony across the line in A Superbike and A Superstock was Jeremy Toye, who threw what was at the time the fastest lap of the weekend, a 1:22.723, on his ZX-10R in A Superbike. Anthony responded and edged Toye’s time with a 1:22.669 in A Superstock.

 

RESULTS

 

SATURDAY:

 

MINI 80:

  1. Alex Martino (Ohvale)
  2. Alex Enriquez (Ohvale)
  3. Jesse James Shedden (Ohvale)
  4. Craig Pascucci (Ohvale)
  5. Jayden Fernandez (Ohvale)
  6. Kensei Matsudaira (Ohvale)

 

FORMULA ONE EXPERT:

  1. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Thomas Asseo (Yam YZF-R1)
  6. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

FORMULA ONE NOVICE:

  1. Omar Carillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Dexter Stuart (Apr RSV4)
  4. Rich Hua (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Wayne Gann (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

C SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Terry Heard (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Dillon Curtis (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Michael Angeles (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

C SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Mitchell Hall (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Joe Bastin (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)

 

E SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  2. Eric Stahl (H-D 1200)
  3. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)

 

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Terry Heard (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Tom Luby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Stephen Ledesma (Hon CBR1000RR)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Andrew Kenefick (Kaw Ninja 250R)
  4. Roni Schuetrum (Kaw Ninja 300R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)
  5. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  6. Charles Burnett (Hon Hawk)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

B SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Arnold Munoz (Suz GSX-R600)

 

V7 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. Patrick Wilkening (Hon 1000)

 

CLUBMAN EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

CLUBMAN NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Christiansen

 

F SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Tony Serra (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

F SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Danielle Collier (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Wes Farnsworth (Apr RSV4)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Thomas Asseo (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)

 

A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SRA WEST SIDECARS:

  1. Steven Stull
  2. William Becker

 

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)

 

C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Mitchell Hall (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Joe Bastin (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

FORMULA TWO EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  4. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  5. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  6. Cody Burton (Suz SV650)

 

FORMULA TWO NOVICE:

  1. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  2. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ruben Soto (KTM 1190)
  2. Eric Stahl (H-D 1200)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Anthony Sollima (H-D 1200)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Steve Zoumaras (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Ruben Soto (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)
  4. Fatih Buyuksonmez (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Johnny Edwards (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Eric Gray (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)

 

B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)

 

V8 MEDIUMWEIGHT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. Wayne Gann (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

SUNDAY:

 

MINI 80:

  1. Kensei Matsudaira (Ohvale)
  2. Jesse James Shedden (Ohvale)
  3. Juliana Fernandez (Ohvale)

 

FORMULA ONE EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Chris Duran (BMW S1000RR)
  5. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

FORMULA ONE NOVICE:

  1. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)
  4. Rich Hua (Kaw ZX-10R)
  5. Dexter Stuart (Apr RSV4)
  6. Alden Brubaker (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Nick Zaan (Suz GSX-R600)
  4. John Miles (Yam YZF-R1)
  5. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

C SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Terry Heard (Suz GSX-R600)
  2. Mookie Wilkerson (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Dillon Curtis (Yam YZF-R6)

 

C SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Mike Sobjak (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Troy Simmons (Kaw ZX-6R)

 

D SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

D SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)

 

E SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  2. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)

 

A SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Jeremy Toye (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Wes Farnsworth (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Chris Duran (BMW S1000RR)

 

A SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)
  3. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)

 

D SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Aden Thao (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  3. Andrew Kenefick (Kaw Ninja 250R)
  4. Roni Schuetrum (Kaw Ninja 300R)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  5. David Anderson (Kaw Ninja 650R)
  6. Charles Burnett (Hon Hawk)

 

LIGHTWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Max Zeronian (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  4. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)
  5. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)
  6. Edward Hearn (Yam YZF-R6)

 

B SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)

 

V7 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. Patrick Wilkening (Hon 1000)
  2. John Miles (Kaw ZX-7)

 

CLUBMAN EXPERT:

  1. Owen Williams (Kaw Ninja 400R)
  2. Brian Bartlow (Kaw Ninja 400R)

 

CLUBMAN NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Christiansen

 

F SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Tony Serra (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

F SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Danielle Collier (Kaw Ninja 250R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. David Anthony (Kaw ZX-10R)
  2. Jeremy Toye (Kaw ZX-10R)
  3. Sahar Zvik (Kaw ZX-10R)
  4. Toby Khamsouk (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Jack Bakken (Kaw ZX-10R)
  6. Anthony Norton (Kaw ZX-10R)

 

A SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Rayme Jelski (Suz GSX-R1000)
  2. Jay Libby (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Omar Carrillo (Yam YZF-R1)
  4. Evan Hatlestad (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)

 

SRA WEST SIDECARS:

  1. Steven Stull
  2. Gary McEwen

 

C SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Keir Leonhardt (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)
  3. Nick Zaan (Suz GSX-R600)

 

C SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Orel Madar (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Ken Hatlestad (Yam YZF-R6)
  3. John Butler (Yam YZF-R6)
  4. Terry Stephenson (Yam YZF-R6)
  5. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  6. Mike Sobjak (Yam YZF-R6)

 

FORMULA TWO EXPERT:

  1. Ryan Fritz (Suz SV650)
  2. Ed Sorbo (Suz SV650)
  3. Anthony Morrison (Suz SV650)
  4. Jim Dobson (Yam 700)
  5. Cody Burton (Suz SV650)

 

FORMULA TWO NOVICE:

  1. Alex Enriquez (Hon 250)
  2. Jayden Fernandez (Hon 250)
  3. James Snow (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE EXPERT:

  1. Ruben Soto (KTM 1190)
  2. Ed Guzman (Suz SV650)

 

HEAVYWEIGHT TWINS SUPERBIKE NOVICE:

  1. Anthony Sollima (H-D 1200)

 

V8 HEAVYWEIGHT:

  1. John Miles (Kaw ZX-7)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Donald Martins (BMW S1000RR)
  2. Ruben Soto (Suz GSX-R1000)
  3. Ed Guzman (Suz GSX-R1000)
  4. Johnny Edwards (Suz GSX-R1000)
  5. Fatih Buyuksonmez (BMW S1000RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE HEAVYWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Cliff Coglietti (BMW S1000RR)
  2. John Miles (Yam YZF-R1)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT EXPERT:

  1. Travis Becker (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. Jacob van Rensburg (Hon CBR600RR)

 

SENIOR SUPERBIKE MEDIUMWEIGHT NOVICE:

  1. Terry Stephenson (Suz SV650)
  2. David Curry (Suz SV650)

 

B SUPERSTOCK EXPERT:

  1. Jimmy McAllister (Kaw ZX-6R)
  2. Michael Gougis (Hon CBR600RR)

 

B SUPERSTOCK NOVICE:

  1. Edgar Dominguez (Yam YZF-R6)
  2. William Hall (Suz GSX-R750)

 

V8 MEDIUMWEIGHT:

  1. Moises Castaneda (Hon CBR600RR)
  2. John James (Hon CBR600RR)
  3. David Anderson (Suz GSX-R600)

Video: “HogSpoli” James Rispoli’s AFT Production Twins Title Chase, P1

James Rispoli (43). Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.
James Rispoli (43). Photo by Scott Hunter, courtesy AFT.

“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 One.

 

 

Australian Superbike: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

Troy Herfoss (1) leads Mike Jones (46), Matt Walters, and Daniel Falzon (25) during an Australian Superbike race at Phillip Island in 2019. Photo by Russell Colvin, courtesy Penrite Honda.
Troy Herfoss (1) leads Mike Jones (46), Matt Walters, and Daniel Falzon (25) during an Australian Superbike race at Phillip Island in 2019. Photo by Russell Colvin, courtesy Penrite Honda.

A Massive 2021 Ahead For ASBK

Following major announcement after announcement over the past fortnight, the 2021 mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, is going to be a massive season next year.

Spanning the country and featuring major events, international competition and highly exciting 2+4 rounds is sure to thrill the fans.

In 2021, ASBK is going to be the biggest year yet and this provisional calendar for 2021 takes the ASBK Championship to the best racing circuits across the country.

2021 ASBK Provisional Calendar:

Official ASBK Test – Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC, January 27-28

Rd 1 – Australian All Wheels Race Fest, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC, February 19-21

Rd 2 – Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, VIC, March 12-14;

Rd 3 – Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn, NSW, April 16-18;

Rd 4 – Hidden Valley Raceway, Darwin, NT, with Supercars Championship, June 18-20;

Rd 5 – Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick, QLD, August 20-22;

Rd 6 – 2021 International Superbike Doubleheader at The Bend Motorsport Park, SA, with the FIM Asia Road Racing Championships, September 23-26.

Rd 7 – To Be Confirmed, November 2021

 

The ASBK Management Team will provide further announcements on Round 7 of the ASBK Championship which is currently planned to be held in November.

However, the 2020 ASBK Championship isn’t over yet with the countdown under way for the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, Grand Finale at Wakefield Park Raceway, December 3-6.

Each of the five Championships – Oceania Junior Cup, YMF R3 Cup, YMI Supersport 300, Motorsports TV Supersport and Kawasaki Superbike class – will be decided at the Grand Finale.

Race fans can catch all the drama and action from the 2020 ASBK Grand Finale at Wakefield Park Raceway, December 3-6, live via ASBK live streaming, and through ASBK TV partners SBS HD, Fox Sports Australia and Fox Sports Asia on both Saturday and Sunday.

Keep up to date with the latest news on the mi-bike Motorcycle Insurance Australian Superbike Championship, presented by Motul, via www.asbk.com.au and following ASBK on Facebook and Instagram.

Honda Introduces All-New Rebel 1100 Cruiser

A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 (right) and a 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT (left). Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 (right) and a 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT (left). Photo courtesy American Honda.

Honda Unveils the All-New Rebel 1100 for 2021

Midsize model introduces DCT and varied riding experiences to the cruiser market

November 24, 2020 — TORRANCE, Calif.

Honda announced today an all-new midsize cruiser model—the Rebel 1100—to be powered by a water-cooled, parallel-twin engine and offered for the 2021 model year. Introducing new technology to the cruiser category, including Honda’s advanced automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)—the model was conceptualized and developed following a “Relax and Excite” design theme, and is notable for its ability to suit a variety of rider types and deliver wide-ranging riding experiences.

A forward-looking motorcycle, the adaptable Rebel 1100 features carefully developed geometry, sport-worthy components and a best-in-class power-to-weight ratio, all of which combine to make it capable not just of straight-line cruising, but also more dynamic riding, including brisk acceleration and exhilarating cornering. The model has Honda’s renowned reliability and finish, along with a very competitive retail price.

The engine is a retuned version of the power plant from Honda’s popular Africa Twin adventure platform, with a 270-degree crankshaft design that gives a pulsing, rhythmic sound and feel at low engine speeds but runs smooth at higher rpm. The DCT enables automatic shifting, or riders can select manual mode and change gears via handlebar-mounted buttons. They can also switch between three different riding modes—Standard, Sport and Rain—each of which delivers a distinct riding experience, thanks to carefully balanced settings for power, Honda Selectable Torque Control (which incorporates Wheelie Control), engine braking and DCT.

 

A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100. Photo courtesy American Honda.

 

The chassis features geometry that achieves both straight-line stability and neutral handling, and although seat height is low at 27.5 inches, the engine is compact enough to enable a 35-degree bank angle—much more than most cruisers and suitable for spirited cornering. High-performance suspension components comprise a 43 mm conventional fork with a cartridge-type damper, and twin Showa shocks with piggyback reservoirs, while the front brake has a monobloc, four-piston, radial-mount caliper with a floating rotor. Curb weight is just 509 pounds for the DCT version.

 

A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. Photo courtesy American Honda.
A 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT. Photo courtesy American Honda.

 

Facilitating the customization penchant for which the cruiser segment is known—and enhancing the model’s already-impressive versatility—Honda is offering a full line of accessories for the Rebel 1100, from minimalist to touring-focused.

“With the evolution of cruiser culture, today’s rider demands a motorcycle that expands on the capabilities that have traditionally been possible in the segment,” said Lee Edmunds, Senior Manager of Powersports Marketing for American Honda. “The all-new Rebel 1100 fits the bill, providing cruiser customers with technologies—including DCT—and riding experiences that were previously unavailable in the category. It’s truly a motorcycle for the modern cruiser rider.”

The 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 is scheduled for release in January and will be available in Metallic Black and Bordeaux Red Metallic. The MSRP is $9,999 ($9,299 for the manual-transmission version). ABS is standard.

 

 

World Superbike: Teams Testing This Week At Motorland Aragon

Jonathan Rea on his new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.
Jonathan Rea on his new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR at Jerez. Photo courtesy Kawasaki.

2021 Ninja ZX-10RR On Track Again

After the first signs of a new WorldSBK specification KRT Ninja ZX-10RR were unveiled at Jerez last week Motorland Aragon will host the next key stages of 2021 on-track development in another two-day test, to be held between 25 and 26 November.

Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes are both keen to take part in what is the final on-track action of this unique season, each aiming to get to know the new bike more deeply with each pitlane exit.

Six-times WorldSBK champion Rea topped the test times at Jerez. Once again, however, the main focus of all involved will be to learn the full capabilities of a machine with a different engine character, due to lightened internal parts that allow a higher rev ceiling on the showroom model.

As well as pushing to find the upper reaches of the new bike’s performance envelope, Lowes will continue to make back-to-back tests to confirm the positive base setting improvements he and his crew found at the Jerez tests.

The bold styling of the new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR has a real aerodynamic purpose, with internal winglets providing up to 17% increased down force at the front on the road machine. Vents in the new tail section also create a low pressure zone behind the rider that will aid overall performance – especially allied to a higher revving engine providing a greater base to build on in terms of top end performance.

With a vast back straight at the 5.077km long Motorland Aragon allowing riders to max their machines out in top gear, this particular test should give Kawasaki and the team a real insight into the enhanced aerodynamic and mechanical performance of the 2021 machine.

More details of the new Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR machines can be found on the Kawasaki Motors YouTube channel, with videos outlining all the changes made to the showroom models the KRT WorldSBK machines are closely based on.

These two days of testing at Motorland will conclude the on-track elements of the 2020 season, but with a heavily modified new bike for 2021 all elements within the overall Kawasaki racing programme will be working hard to make the maximum impact when testing and racing restart next year.

Jonathan Rea, stated: “Motorland is a great circuit to test at now as we have been fast there this season and it will be a nice to compare where we are now. We will continue to work with our 2021 Ninja ZX-10RR after an initial shake down last week in Jerez. It really is early days but it’s clear that the bike has very good potential and we will continue to work to understand the different engine character. It’s the last test before a long break so it’s important to work well and give good feedback so we can develop things in the right way.”

Alex Lowes, stated: “Of course I’m excited to get back to work with the 2021 bike. I have a lot of things to get through this winter so I’m sure we won’t get all that work done this week. But the important thing for me is to make the same back-to-back tests I did in Jerez to confirm the positive feedback at a track with different characteristics. It’s also I great opportunity to start exploring the new bike more.”

Guim Roda, KRT Team Manager, stated: “We will soon take part in the last track activity of the 2020 season. Nobody could expect after the Australian would that this year would get so complicated. Of course, our activity is a sports show and not a first priority sector; but many people in racing life depend on it, so I have to thank Dorna and all the sponsors who made this season happen. We worked to secure the maximum safety for everyone and we always did our best to develop in our job. Even if we were winning this year – and it seems sure we will not starting next season until approximately the end of April – we will never stop working. We will always do our best to give the best show to the fans and entertainment to everybody who loves racing. We will continue over the two days at Motorland to develop the fantastic new ZX-10RR that Kawasaki launched recently. I’m sure next year we will be able to make another step forward. We have a lot of jobs to do, because we took good note of many areas we need to improve in because other teams are pushing so hard. We will not sleep on our success and will return in 2021 even stronger. Hopefully all the world starts to wake up from this nightmare of Covid-19 soon, thanks to the efforts of many, many people and to vaccines that will arrive soon to start to protect people.”

KRT will be joined at Motorland Aragon in testing by the Outdo Kawasaki TPR team.

MotoGP: Quartararo Wins BMW M Qualifying Award

Fabio Quartararo with his new BMW M2 CS. Photo courtesy Dorna.
Fabio Quartararo with his new BMW M2 CS. Photo courtesy Dorna.

Premiere at Portimão: Fabio Quartararo wins the BMW M Award for the first time

The Petronas Yamaha SRT rider was the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™ throughout 2020 to win the coveted award for the first time

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

A premiere for the iconic BMW M Award: in the 2020 season, Frenchman Fabio Quartararo  (Petronas Yamaha SRT) was the fastest qualifier in MotoGP™, which saw him added to the list of winners of the BMW M Award for the first time. His reward for his performances is the winner’s car for 2020: the new BMW M2 CS. The car was presented during the MotoGP™ season finale at the weekend as Portimão in Portugal hosted Grand Prix motorcycle racing for the first time.

Quartararo claimed pole position four times in 2020, more than any of his rivals, and picked up a total of 225 points for the BMW M Award classification, his lead over his closest rival being 13 points. Quartararo’s BMW M Award victory in the 2020 season ended the impressive record streak of Spain’s Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team), who won the BMW M Award seven years in a row between 2013 and 2019. However, this year Marquez missed much of the season due to injury.

After the final qualifying session of the season on Saturday, winner Quartararo was presented with his new BMW M2 CS. In attendance at the award ceremony was Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports. Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW M GmbH, abstained from travelling to Portugal due to the current coronavirus situation, but followed the final from Munich.

Markus Flasch, CEO of BMW M GmbH: “First of all, I would like to thank Dorna for managing to organise an exciting MotoGP season with 15 Grands Prix against all odds in this difficult year globally. It wasn’t an easy task, but Dorna made it possible. It meant we were able to appear as title sponsor for the first time at the ‘BMW M Grand Prix of Styria’ at Spielberg as part of our involvement as the ‘Official Car of MotoGP’. We were also able to continue the BMW M Award tradition and present it for the 18th time this year. Congratulations to Fabio Quartararo, who more than deserves this prize with four pole positions and a total of nine front rows. We selected the BMW M2 CS for the winner’s car this year, our limited special edition, with which we bring many components from racing onto the road. We hope Fabio has a lot of fun with his new high-performance car!”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “Congratulations to Fabio Quartararo. He was really impressive in qualifying this season and impressed all of us with his speed. I would like to thank our long-standing, reliable partner BMW M GmbH, on whose support we have always been able to rely, even in this year that has not been an easy one. There was never any doubt that the BMW M Award for the fastest qualifier would be presented this season as well; despite it being a very different season to usual. This competition is highly valued by our riders and with the winner’s car, BMW M GmbH raised the bar once again. You can see that the BMW M2 CS was born on the racetrack and I am sure it will get Fabio’s motorsport heart racing.”

Fabio Quartararo, BMW M Award winner: “What a crazy, exciting season. I’m delighted to have won the race for the BMW M Award. It’s great that BMW M GmbH has been acknowledging our performances in qualifying with this special prize for so many years. Many thanks for this recognition. I’m already really looking forward to taking my new BMW M2 CS for a spin. It looks like a racing car for the road and is no doubt a lot of fun. Huge thanks to BMW M GmbH!”

Triumph Announces Certified Pre-Owned Program

A 2019-model Triumph Speed Twin. Photo courtesy Triumph.
A 2019-model Triumph Speed Twin. Photo courtesy Triumph.

TRIUMPH LAUNCHES CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PROGRAM

After proving successful in Europe, effective November 23rd, Triumph has launched a Certified Pre-Owned Motorcycle Program in the United States.

The program is designed to offer customers confidence in the condition and history of their chosen pre-owned Triumph motorcycle. When someone buys a bike that’s pre-owned, it’s important they feel confident in the purchase and that there will not be any surprises or problems further down the road. To help instill this confidence, every Certified Pre-Owned Triumph motorcycle comes with the following consumer benefits.

 

Customer Benefits

Minimum 1-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty

1-Year Roadside Assistance

Certified Vehicle Quality Check

Full Service History

Financing Available

 

Purchasing a pre-owned motorcycle may very well be a rider’s first experience with the Triumph brand. For Triumph, it’s imperative that their new pre-owned motorcycle lives up to our same high expectation and product experience of our new motorcycles. To ensure this quality, every Triumph motorcycle available through our Certified Pre-Owned program must meet precise standards before being offered to riders as Certified. In addition to the firmly defined criteria below, we rely on dealership discretion to carefully select motorcycles that deserve to be deemed as Certified Pre-Owned.

 

Motorcycle Eligibility

Triumph Motorcycles up to 5 years of age from first registration.

Maximum mileage of 25,000.

Service History recorded on Warranty-On-Line.

Completed multi-point inspection and all rectification work completed.

Any service required within 1,000 miles or 3 months will be completed.

 

The following bikes are NOT eligible for the program:

Bikes involved in major accidents

Bikes used for racing

Bikes equipped with non-Triumph accessories
 

“We are proud to offer a Certified Pre-Owned program, ensuring that customers joining the Triumph family with a pre-owned motorcycle are given the same great product experience and factory-backed assurances as someone buying a brand-new Triumph.” Rod Lopusnak – General Manager, Triumph North America. “The program also offers a great benefit to new bike buyers, by protecting the residual value of their brand-new Triumph when they’re ready to sell or trade-in for a new bike. And for our dealers, they’re now able to list their Certified Pre-Owned motorcycle inventory on our new website for national visibility.”

Riders interested in shopping for a Certified Pre-Owned Triumph motorcycle can browse the full national inventory at https://www.triumphcertified.com/. Here they can filter their search by geography, model, category, price, age, mileage, engine size, or color to efficiently find the right bike for them.

MotoGP: 2021 Rider Entry Lists Released

The 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championship field. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The 2020 FIM MotoGP World Championship field. Photo courtesy Dorna.
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Video: More About Kawasaki’s Newest 2021 Models

Six-time Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea and a 2021-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Six-time Superbike World Champion Jonathan Rea and a 2021-model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition. Photo courtesy Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

KAWASAKI ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW MOTORCYCLE MODELS

ALL-NEW 2021 KLX®300 Dual-Sport Motorcycle

Get Out and Play

The all-new 2021 Kawasaki KLX®300 motorcycle is designed to provide unlimited on- and off-road fun for riders of all skill levels. Staying true to its roots, the all-new KLX300 lightweight dual-sport motorcycle comes ready with all the tools necessary to deliver an exciting riding experience, taking on paved streets, back roads, wooded trails and beyond.  The new engine on the KLX300 features an easy to use powerband that provides unmatched rider comfort and delivers an exhilarating pull at higher revs. Fitted with a 21-inch front wheel, off-road tires and upgraded suspension, the KLX300 is equally at home navigating city traffic or traversing wooded trails.

ALL-NEW 2021 KLX®300SM Supermoto Motorcycle

Get Out and Play

The all-new 2021 KLX®300SM takes the fun to the streets in full supermoto style. Staying true to its roots, the all-new KLX300SM street-focused lightweight supermoto motorcycle comes ready with all the tools necessary to deliver an exciting riding experience. Smooth power delivery and crisp throttle response helps riders maneuver through stop-and-go city traffic, navigate country back roads or experience the exhilaration of supermoto racing at their local track. While the KLX300 dual-sport is equal parts on-road and dirt, the KLX300SM receives a host of supermoto inspired componentry. This includes 17-inch front and rear wheels paired with street tires, supermoto tuned suspension, and aggressive styling. These differences establish the KLX300SM as the ultimate lightweight supermoto.

ALL-NEW 2021 Z H2 SE Hypernaked Motorcycle

Supercharged Special Edition

Kawasaki’s flagship model of the Z line of naked motorcycles just got better as the 2021 Z H2 SE adds a smoother ride and more stopping power to the already innovative Z H2 package.  While retaining the ultimate combination of outright power and controllability, the new 2021 Kawasaki Z H2 SE comes equipped with Kawasaki Electronic Control Suspension (KECS). The new electronic suspension also features Showa’s Skyhook technology, delivering a smoother ride, which contributes to increased comfort and enjoyment.  Complementing the high-tech suspension are premium Brembo® front brake components, which add to even greater stopping power and control.

NEW 2021 Ninja® ZX™-10R and Ninja® ZX™-10RR Supersport Motorcycles

Face Yourself

Kawasaki’s Ninja® line of liter class superbike motorcycles has been amassing record after record in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), including carrying Kawasaki to seven championship winning performances since 2013, The Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) continues to set the bar high in the pinnacle of road racing around the globe and their unmatched success on the racetrack has allowed Kawasaki to continue delivering the racetrack precision of its sportbikes to the street.

The new 2021 Ninja ZX-10R,  Ninja ZX-10R KRT Edition and Ninja ZX-10RR are built for those who rise to the challenge: all new aerodynamic body with integrated winglets, small and light LED headlights, TFT color instrumentation, and Smartphone Connectivity plus high-tech updates derived right from the KRT. Kawasaki engineers have made several changes to the engine and chassis for 2021.

 

FIM CEV Repsol Series: Provisional 2021 Schedule Released

A Moto3 race start during the FIM CEV Repsol season finale at Valencia in 2019. Photo courtesy FIM CEV Repsol Press Office.
A Moto3 race start during the FIM CEV Repsol season finale at Valencia in 2019. Photo courtesy FIM CEV Repsol Press Office.

FIM CEV Repsol Series Provisional 2021 Schedule

4/24-25           Circuito do Estoril, Estoril, Portugal

5/8-9               Circuito de Comunitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain

6/12-13           Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

7/3-4               Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimao, Portugal

7/24-25           MotorLand Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain

9/17-19           Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Misano, San Marino*

10/16-17         Circuito de Jerez, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

11/6-7             Circuito de Comunitat Valenciana, Valencia, Spain

*=Moto3 only

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