Own the road with the all-new and exciting Vitpilen 801 from Husqvarna Mobility. Beneath its perfectly balanced chassis, distinctive Bi-LED projector lens headlight, and roadster-inspired aesthetics, a compact and powerful parallel-twin engine delivers exceptional torque to the rear wheel with a simple twist of the wrist. The Vitpilen 801, available in two color options, is expertly engineered to provide an engaging riding experience, whether navigating busy city streets or conquering the open road.
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. Photo courtesy Husqvarna KISAK GmbH.
At the heart of the new Vitpilen 801 is the DOHC, 799cc parallel-twin engine. Weighing just 52 kg without oil, the powerplant offers a peak power output of 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 87 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. These outstanding figures underline the performance of the engine, which features active crankcase evacuation and a semi-dry sump lubrication system to create long service intervals of 15,000 km.
Multiple state-of-the-art electronic rider aids add additional layers of customisation to the Vitpilen 801. A choice of four ride modes alters the engine performance, with Street, Sport and Rain as pre-set and the customisable Dynamic mode, ensuring maximum rideability on the road ahead. Together with Easy Shift, cornering ABS, and cornering MTC, the street riding experience is exceptional in all conditions.
A stripped view of the 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. Photo courtesy Husqvarna KISAK GmbH.
With the engine acting as a stressed member of the chromium-molybdenum steel frame, overall weight is kept to a minimum, resulting in an agile yet stable feeling on the roads. Enhancing the connection between the Vitpilen 801 and the asphalt, easily adjustable WP APEX suspension offers 140 mm of fork travel and 150 mm of shock travel, in addition to the cast alloy 17” wheels that are fitted with Michelin Road 6 tyres for the highest levels of grip.
Completing the premium build of the new Vitpilen 801 is an extensive list of components and technical hardware. For highly effective stopping power, a J.Juan brake system, together with Bosch ABS, delivers confidence-inspiring braking performance. Providing maximum stability under heavy braking is the Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC), which also maximises traction under hard acceleration.
A 5” TFT dashboard, featuring an optically bonded mineral glass display to prevent glare, is conveniently positioned in front of the handlebars. Once the rider has downloaded the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app onto their smartphone and connected it to the machine’s Connectivity Unit, Turn-by-Turn navigation is available, along with the option to control telephone calls and music selection.
Technical highlights:
New Bi-LED projector lens headlight with a separate light ring provides a unique and progressive identity
Chromium-molybdenum steel frame with engine as a stressed member
799 cc parallel-twin engine with 105 hp peak power and 87 Nm of torque
Adjustable WP APEX suspension provides exceptional comfort and performance on flowing roads and through narrow urban environments
Four selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, Sport, Dynamic optional)
Cornering-sensitive Traction Control (allows for 10 levels of adjustable rear wheel slip in optional Dynamic mode)
Cutting-edge cornering ABS with switchable Supermoto mode (in the optional Dynamic ride mode)
Ride-by-wire throttle with adjustable throttle response
Optional Easy Shift function
Standard Connectivity Unit provides TbT+ navigation, telephone call-in/out, and music selection functionality from the rider’s smartphone
Hazard Warning system with integrated handlebar switch
Extensive range of Technical Accessories available
The 2025 Vitpilen 801 will be available worldwide from November 2024 onwards through all authorised Husqvarna Mobility dealerships. Availability may differ from country to country. For all details on pricing and availability, please refer to your national Husqvarna Mobility subsidiary or importer.
Every Sprint and every Grand Prix race will be shown live across the U.S. in 2024
Thursday, 07 March 2024
MotoGP™ has a new broadcast home in the U.S. through an expanded media rights agreement with TNT Sports. Beginning with this weekend’s Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, fans across the U.S. will be able to watch every Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix race live in 2024 across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms.
truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will show every race of this record-breaking MotoGP™ season live, including top quality pre-race coverage. Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will also stream every session for every Grand Prix class across all three days of track activity, including the MotoGP™ qualifying shootout and the Grand Prix races for Moto2™ and Moto3™.
This partnership between MotoGP™ and TNT Sports represents a new era for live MotoGP™ coverage in the U.S., bringing TNT Sports’ world-class production and coverage to a U.S. audience that is passionate for high-octane motorsports.
MotoGP™ joins Max’s B/R Sports Add-On, which offers exceptional value with a full slate of premium live sports content included, such as the MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men’s March Madness, U.S. Soccer, 24 Hours of Le Mans and a variety of non-live sports programming to appeal to every fan.
Fans can start tuning in to the record-breaking 2024 MotoGP™ season on truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On this weekend as the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar marks the return of the world’s most exciting sport from the 8th to the 10th of March.
About TNT Sports
TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, NASCAR (coming in 2025) and a premier golf franchise in The Match. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, HighlightHER, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NBA Digital — comprised of NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE Pass, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com — as well as NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the NBA, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UFC, WWE and more, as well as much-loved brands Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) and multi-sport programming and content on discovery+ and Discovery’s free-to-air TV networks.
About MotoGP™
MotoGP™ is the world’ most exciting sport. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, 22 of the fastest riders compete on purpose-built motorcycles on some of the world’s greatest racetracks, reaching top speeds above 360 kilometers per hour (223 miles per hour) and lean angles of over 60 degrees. Since 1949, the sport has grown to comprise more than 20 Grands Prix across five continents, with the television broadcast reaching hundreds of millions around the world.
In 2023, Brian Case was promoted from Director of the Barber Advanced Design Center to Executive Director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, in Birmingham, Alabama. Now one year in, the former motorcycle designer is hitting the gas to expand the visibility of the world’s largest collection of motorcycles by promoting the stories behind them. And Case started off big.
“The big thing is Kenny Roberts (a.k.a. King Kenny Leroy Roberts or Kenny Senior),” Case said in an exclusive interview with Roadracing World. “He is the Grand Marshal for the 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.”
Not only will Roberts attend the event, he will ride exhibition laps on his 1980 500cc World Championship-winning Yamaha YZR500, which Roberts has given to the Barber Motorsports Museum to add to its permanent collection.
And Roberts won’t be alone at the event. His son, Kenny Lee Roberts [a.k.a. Kenny Roberts Junior], will ride alongside him on his 2000 500cc World Championship-winning Suzuki RGV500, which has also been donated to the museum’s permanent collection.
“That bike has not run in 24 years,” said Case. “So, we are working to re-commission it so that it can run in October so father and son can be reunited on their machines at the glorious Barber Motorsports Park.”
According to Case, conversations with King Kenny Roberts went on for 18 months leading up to the deal and the plans being officially announced during the MotoGP event at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in April.
“It’s a big deal for Barber, but I think it’s even bigger for the Roberts legacy that it’s going to be preserved in a collection such as Barber’s,” said Case. “This is something that I’ve learned has a very long view. The Barber vintage collection is not going away, you know. You read about museums closing and changing hands. The visionary founder whose idea and passion it was to start it in the first place passes on, and then the family doesn’t know what to do with it. That isn’t going to happen at Barber.
Brian Case, Executive Director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Photo courtesy Barber Museum.
“It’s really unique in the world of historic museum collections. It was set up [by founder George Barber] 30 years ago as a private foundation, and it’s a 501(c)3 non-profit, and it’s designed to run forever. So, when you get that out of the way and you realize, OK, now I’m thinking in terms of preserving history for all time, it’s not just a collection that nobody is going to see.
“So, all of that was communicated to Kenny, and it was just a no-brainer at the end of it. It was just like, this is where it needs to be. It needs to live here forever and tell the story of Kenny Roberts for many future generations. And I get really excited about that side of it. The history of it.”
To warm-up for the Barber Vintage Festival, Case and his staff took the Roberts family, and their bikes, and a 1964 ex-John Surtees Ferrrari racecar to the Goodwood Festival of Speed July 11-14 in England.
“They rode up the hill on the bikes they had just given to the Barber museum,” said Case. “So, I was really excited about that. That brought attention to the museum back here.”
To further amplify the message of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, veteran powersports industry spokesman and motorcycle enthusiast Robert Pandya has been brought on as the museum’s new Communications Director.
“I look at all of these machines sitting here and they are just stories to me. Every single one of them,” said Case. “And we’re really going to work hard at engaging outside these four walls more and not just expecting people to find us on their journey down the road. You know we’re going to go after them and expand beyond the four walls. Take the stories to them.”
The 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, which also includes the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series 2024 season finale, is scheduled for October 11-13, 2024, and tickets are on sale now at
Triumph Motorcycles reveals its first 450cc motocross bike, designed in collaboration with the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael.
The All-New Triumph TF 450-RC Edition celebrates Ricky Carmichael’s involvement throughout Triumph’s motocross programme, and features Ricky Carmichael’s chosen specification and signature graphics.
Developed by world-leading Triumph engineers and Motocross Champions, the TF 450-RC Edition features the strongest power to weight ratio in its class. Triumph’s new 450cc competition motocross powertrain is compact, mass-optimised and built to take the holeshot. Engineering, design and equipment working in harmony for class leading power, control, and flexibility.
The colour design prominently incorporates Triumph’s Performance Yellow with black and white accents. It also includes RC’s iconic number 4, GOAT logo and key sponsor details, adding a personalised flair that reflects the spirit of this motocross legend. This design is carried across number boards, swingarm decals, and other visual elements, reinforcing the bike’s unique identity.
Triumph’s Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent said: “At the end of 2023, Triumph revealed the long-awaited TF 250-X – the first in an all-new range of off-road motorcycles. We now have a brand new 450cc competition motocross powertrain, which Ricky Carmichael, who is without doubt the very best in the business, has worked with us to develop. The TF 450-RC Edition offers a balance of power, precision and durability that sets a new standard in the 450cc motocross class. It seems only right that the first edition should have Ricky’s name on it.”
POWER DELIVERY
The TF 450-RC’s single-cylinder, SOHC 450cc engine is built for racing, delivering robust power while minimizing weight giving a power-to-weight ratio that leads the class.
At the core of this engine are top-tier components, including a Konig-forged aluminium piston, which provides strength and durability at high speeds, and DelWest titanium valves for improved airflow and faster actuation. The TF 450-RC’s 5-speed gearbox, with a quickshifter fitted as standard for clutchless upshifts from 2nd to 5th gear, ensures seamless power delivery for maximum focus on the track.
The 450cc engine’s combustion chamber is fully machined for optimal airflow and efficiency. The 3-axis machined combustion chamber and ports ensure precise geometry for peak performance, while diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated rockers reduce friction, improving the engine’s efficiency and longevity.
The TF 450-RC’s 450 airbox and intake system ensures that the engine gets a consistent, high volume of air, which is critical for performance and efficiency. The intake system is paired with an air filter by TwinAir, known for its durability and filtration efficiency. The tool-free filter access makes it easy to maintain the bike in rugged conditions, ensuring optimal airflow at all times.
The TF 450-RC is equipped with a cutting-edge engine management and intake/exhaust system designed to deliver exceptional performance and control. At its core, the bike features a Dellorto throttle body integrated with an Athena engine management system, ensuring precise fuel delivery and throttle response. This system allows riders to fine-tune parameters like traction control and launch control via the MX Tune Pro smartphone app, offering adaptable performance for varying track conditions.
The TF 450-RC features selectable engine maps, including a unique map customized by Ricky Carmichael to deliver the exact power and control he demands.
BUILT TO WIN
With its narrow profile, the 450cc engine has improved ergonomics that allow riders more control and comfort. It is housed in light magnesium covers for further weight reduction. The high-capacity clutch features a steel basket and plates designed to handle the demands of racing, ensuring durability during intense use. The hydraulic clutch actuation, with Brembo master and slave cylinders, ensures smooth and consistent clutch control.
Precision, control and durability are at the forefront of the TF 450-RC’s design, especially with the inclusion of the ODI RC4 Signature handlebars. Made from triple-butted, tapered wall tubing, these bars are designed to deliver a perfect balance of strength and flex. Constructed from seamless 2014-T6 alloy and hard-anodized for enhanced durability, the bars feature oversized clamps and half-waffle ODI lock-on grips, ensuring excellent rider comfort, vibration dampening, and impact resistance.
The top engine mounts on the TF 450-RC were hand-picked by Ricky to enhance handling, especially under heavy front-end loads. This setup ensures the bike maintains optimal control and stability during even the most demanding rides.
The XTrig Holeshot Device gives riders the perfect start by preloading the front suspension, lowering the centre of gravity and reducing front wheel lift for quicker acceleration. The bike is also equipped as standard with a Triumph Racing Hinson clutch cover, a front disc guard to deflect debris and impacts, and a gripper seat cover to reduce slipping and enhance rider control. These premium components elevate the TF 450-RC’s overall performance and reliability.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system of the TF 450-RC is designed to complement its high-performance engine. The standard model features a lightweight stainless-steel exhaust with an integrated resonator to improve cylinder evacuation, and hydroformed components for optimised routing and high gas flow.
For riders looking for an even higher level of performance, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust is available as an accessory, with a dedicated engine map to optimize the engine’s output. This system ensures that exhaust gases are efficiently expelled, minimizing backpressure and enhancing engine performance, particularly at high RPMs.
ADVANCED ALUMINIUM CHASSIS
The TF 450-RC features a unique aluminium chassis, designed to provide a perfect balance of performance, mass and flexibility. The frame’s spine and twin cradle design offer exceptional strength while minimizing weight, contributing to the bike’s overall agility and handling on the track. Hand TIG-welded craftsmanship ensures durability and precision in every detail.
The chassis has been race-optimized for longitudinal, lateral, and torsional stiffness, ensuring the best performance under extreme conditions. This allows for exceptional handling and provides the rider with precise feedback and control during intense riding. The result is a chassis that delivers top-tier performance and reliability, tailored for competitive racing.
The light and nimble aluminium chassis of the TF 450-RC plays a crucial role in achieving its class-leading power-to-weight ratio. By minimizing the overall weight of the bike, the chassis allows the powerful 450cc engine to deliver exceptional acceleration and performance. This combination of a high-performance engine and a lightweight frame gives riders unmatched agility, control, and speed, making the TF 450-RC a top contender in its class.
Key design elements, including new upper and lower aluminium triple clamps, and dedicated top end mounts, are engineered to handle the increased power and loads. This optimized stiffness provides superior stability and responsiveness, giving riders the confidence to push the bike to its limits.
The KYB AOS coil suspension on the TF 450-RC is designed for superior shock absorption and handling. Featuring an Air-Oil Separation (AOS) system, this suspension ensures smoother, more consistent damping by preventing oil aeration, which results in more precise control and stability across various terrains. Paired with this is the three-way piggyback shock, which allows for fine-tuning of compression, rebound, and preload settings. This ensures that the suspension can be fully customized to the rider’s preferences and track conditions, providing enhanced handling, traction, and comfort, especially during high-speed and demanding motocross events.
CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL
The TF 450-RC features premium braking components for maximum control. Brembo calipers and levers provide precise, responsive braking, while Galfer discs offer durability and excellent heat dissipation. This combination ensures smooth, reliable braking performance, even under heavy use, giving riders confidence and control in all racing conditions.
The TF 450-RC features D.I.D DirtStar rims, providing excellent impact resistance and stability in tough motocross conditions. Paired with Dunlop Geomax MX34 tyres, which offer superior traction and control, this setup ensures optimal grip and performance across various surfaces. With Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT) and advanced mud evacuation, these tyres provide a consistent performance even in challenging conditions. Together, the wheels, tyres and technology deliver exceptional handling, stability, and control on any track.
EXTRA EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
The TF 450-RC is built for durability and performance, ensuring riders can keep racing with minimal downtime. With premium components, Triumph’s renowned quality, and world-class support, the bike is designed to be reliable in the toughest conditions. A new network of specialist dealers and a 24/7 parts supply system provide quick access to servicing and parts, keeping riders on the track with minimal interruptions.
Riders can also use the 24/7 parts supply system to add specialist equipment and accessories to their TF 450-RC Edition, ranging from an Akrapovič titanium exhaust with dedicated engine map, to WiFi module kit, and from air filter covers to a Gripper seat.
Rossi Moor’s performance was encouraging on the first day of Moto2 testing at the Motorland circuit in Aragon.
The adventure of the American-Hungarian rider Rossi Moor in the Moto2 category finally began at the official tests at Motorland in Aragon, tests carried out in preparation for next weekend’s race (12-13 October) of the JuniorGP that will be held on the same circuit.
It was exciting for Rossi, who for the first time in his career rode the Moto2 racebike of Massimiliano Morlacchi’s Team MMR.
The two-day test program includes five daily sessions of 40 minutes each in which Rossi and his team will have the opportunity to find the right setup to be competitive.
The first day went beyond expectations and Rossi was very fast, progressing in lap time in all sessions.
Unfortunately, due to the light rain that started to fall in the early afternoon, Rossi was unable to complete the day’s program, but the Team is still very happy with the results achieved.
Rossi has shown that he can learn the characteristics of the Moto2 racebike very quickly, which as we know is a prototype bike that is also used in the MotoGP World Championship.
Unfortunately there are no official results at the test but at the end of the day Rossi recorded a very interesting lap time, ranking among the best.
Today the work will continue and Rossi will have the opportunity to improve even more with the bike setup and maybe be even faster.
Rossi Moor: “It was really a great emotion to get on a Moto2 for the first time but I felt very comfortable, we worked on the set-up and I think we have already reached a good level that allowed me to make very interesting lap times. I have to thank Massimo Morlacchi and my technicians and mechanics for the great work they have done and will do. I would also like to thank Revesz Racing, PolyglassUSA and my management for giving me this opportunity. I can’t wait for the next race weekend to finally be able to race in the Moto2 category of the JuniorGP.”
Massimiliano Morlacchi: “I am very happy to have first of all a new American rider in my Team. Rossi has shown to have an excellent attitude to adapt quickly on this bike and I expect the progression to continue to be able to reach lap times of absolute importance. There is still a lot of work to do but I am sure that with the technical package that we have and kilometer after kilometer Rossi will reach the objectives set. I thank Rossi, Stefano Favaro and all his management for believing in our project. Welcome Rossi!”
The final part of a fascinating triple-header in MotoGP™ has arrived as we land at the beautiful Motegi for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan! After an afternoon exploring the world renowned Asakusa district and Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo on Wednesday, there was plenty to get stuck into on media day.
Press Conference 1 saw Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) sit alongside title rival Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) before Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) were joined by home hero Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) for Press Conference 2.
JORGE MARTIN (Prima Pramac Racing)
After Mandalika, do you feel it’s a two-horse race for the World Championship?
“Mandalika was an intense weekend after I crashed on Saturday and then Enea and Marc out of the race on Sunday. It has been a long time since I thought it would be just Pecco and myself for the title, and there are still five races. I think there is still a chance for them, if someone can do it, it’s them, but I feel it’s quite difficult at the moment, so I feel it’s Pecco and myself. For me, it’s a pleasure to be able to fight with Championships like Pecco and Marc and an amazing rider like Enea, so let’s see what will happen. I think they have a chance, but it is difficult.”
Do you feel like it is your time and feel ready this year?
“I will give my 100% as always, I think I am a different rider compared to last season, last year, I felt super strong and maybe even faster than last season, but I am maybe more complete, let’s say. As I said, it’s a pleasure to be here again with Pecco, I remember this a lot from the last part of last season when we were always doing some sort of press conferences together. It is good to be here again for both of us, as we have been the best out of all the riders again, and let’s see what we can achieve.”
Do you see this track as a chance to build on the 21-point lead?
“For sure, last weekend was incredible, even if I lost some points in the Championship, I felt super good after winning again. Since Le Mans was tough, it has been a rollercoaster, I have been quite close to winning on some Sundays, but then I made some mistakes. It was really emotional and good to win, but now we start from zero. I don’t care about last season, last year was a different situation, I was coming from behind, trying to attack, and I won the Sprint and Sunday’s race, but I think this time it will be different and tough. I saw that the weather forecast is unpredictable, so it will be difficult and challenging, so I will give it my best, but we will see.”
FRANCESCO BAGNAIA (Ducati Lenovo Team)
Do you see it as a straight fight between you and Jorge for the title?
“From the start of the season, more or less, we have been making the difference from the rest. It is true that mathematically, it’s possible for Enea and Marc to be Champions. We have to consider them, as myself and Jorge know better than anybody else how easy it is to make a mistake and have a crash this season. It’s something that can change quickly, and I will consider it until it’s no longer mathematically possible. But it is true that half of the season, we are the two that have always been leading the races and the sessions, and I think until Valencia, it will be like this.”
Do you think it’ll be harder to beat Martin this year?
“It looks exactly the same, but in the opposite way around. I think it is nice to battle with Jorge again, it’s always a fair battle, fair fight and fair respect between us. I think it will be the same situation this season, it’s nice to be fighting again like this, and it would be nice to have a battle between us before the finish of the season, but it is a continuation and not a rematch of last season. I think the better rider will win; it was a tough season with mistakes from both of us, but it is true that Jorge was more consistent compared to myself. For the next races, we need to make a little step in performance as we were missing something in the last races, but I am very happy to be here and to fight until the end with Jorge, who I think is super strong.”
Is Motegi a good chance for you to take some more points back his weekend?
“Considering the track and considering the performance of Jorge in Mandalika, we have to look at last weekend in a positive way, gaining three points at a track that suits Jorge. Motegi is a track that I like and a track that suits my rider style better than Mandalika, we have a lot of braking points and acceleration, and it is similar to Austria, which is a track I feel good at. The weather could be different compared to the rest of the season it looks like it could rain on Sunday. We have to be prepared for any situation, and I think our performance could get us a good result and gain points on Jorge.”
PEDRO ACOSTA (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3)
Fantastic result last weekend and on paper a lot of people think this track will suit the RC16, so how hopeful are you to be in the mix for the podium?
“Let’s see, it’s true that normally this track suits our bike a lot and last season, Brad and Jack, without the difficult race, were quite competitive, and the previous year also, Brad was on the podium. We hope that we have improved, and also the way that we are working that we are using, we are hoping to be also closer than we were Mandalika.”
Do you feel you are close to the level to win one of the last five GP?
“It’s true that we have made improvements in the last four/five races, it’s true that in Mandalika, it was important to finish the race as in both races in Misano, we were competitive, but then I crashed in both. Because of this, it was necessary to get more info on race distance, hopefully, we can continue working in this way as we are closer.”
How big is it to have Aki Ajo in your corner in the future?
“I am super happy about this; he is a special character for sure and a character that in the past has helped me a lot. I liked how direct he is, and I was talking this afternoon with him, and I think we will make a good match together.”
FABIO QUARTARARO (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™)
Do you feel you can break into the top six this weekend?
“Well, Misano I was in the top five but let’s see this weekend, especially here there are a lot of acceleration points, we know that we miss some power so it will be crucial. But let’s see if we can get into Q2 tomorrow as it will be nice.”
What are the strengths of your package which can help you this weekend?
“We improved the braking and the edge grip when braking, not in acceleration. I think with that much braking we can be inside the top 10 on Friday as like I said it can change your weekend completely. I hope and I expect to be there on Friday.”
Are you expecting more updates from now until the end of the season and have you been updated on the V4 engine?
“I am not really focused on this engine as right now is the present and we have to give our best to feel the improvement. Yamaha has brought four different chassis in the last five races and it’s already a big thing that we didn’t used to see in the past. Hopefully this weekend the new chassis helps the rear grip.”
TAKAAKI NAKAGAMI (IDEMITSU Honda LCR)
I imagine it will be an emotional weekend for you, how are you feeling about saying goodbye and farewell to the Japanese crowd this weekend?
“There will be sad emotions, of course, it will be my last home GP as a full-time rider. At the moment, I feel that it doesn’t change anything, and I feel the exact same as in the past. Of course, it’s something special because it is my home GP, but nothing more. Day by day, it will change, but at the moment, it is okay, there is no different feeling.”
Tell us about your new helmet for this weekend…
“This time, I wanted to completely change the idea, it is more of an autumn style, and there is also the layout of Motegi on the side, and I mentioned that it is a Japanese GP limited edition. I like it because it is a different idea and the colour, so I love it.”
What is a realistic target for you this weekend?
“On my side, I switched to the new aero package during the race weekend, last weekend from Saturday morning. So on Friday, I used the previous one, which is good because we can understand it better. Then on Saturday and Sunday, we decided to use the new aero package, back to back, and we can clearly see the difference, which is helping the bike during the turning phase, but the bike is a bit more unstable. I was able to feel a positive feeling, but the main issue is a lack of rear grip and then a little bit too much wheelie on the exit of the corner. Here in Motegi, it is a typical stop-and-go track, so I am a little bit worried about the exit of corners, but we already have a plan to try and reduce the wheelie and improve the bike balance, so hopefully, we can find a good feeling as soon as possible.”
Elliot and Behmer Secure Final Premier Class Race Wins of the 2024 Season
The eighth round of the 2024 MRA Championship Series took place at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of September 28-29th on the 2.55-mile Full Course configuration.
Race of the Rockies Qualifying on Sunday saw Kreece Elliot secure pole position with a best time of 1:46.750, followed closely by Brad Hendry at 1:47.617 and Gage Mollman at 1:49.617.
Coming into the final premier class race of the season, Hendry only needed to finish 13th or better to lock up the championship. The Start of Race of the Rockies GTO saw Elliot get the holeshot going into turn one, followed closely by Hendry and Mollman. Exiting turn three, Hendry had a big moment which caused him to run off the track. He was able to keep the bike up and rejoined the race in sixth place and down five seconds from Elliot in the lead. After lap one, Elliot had opened a two second gap back to Mollman in second. Hendry was steadily making his way back through the pack, and by lap three, he was already back in third place. By this point, Elliot had opened a four and a half second lead and was laying down lap times in the low 1:47s. By lap six, Hendry was closing in on Mollman and was within one second, but a small mistake from Hendry going into turn one cost him a bit of time and allowed Mollman to open the gap back up. Elliot continued to extend the gap to second place on every lap and ultimately finished the race 19 seconds ahead of Mollman in second. This was Elliot’s first ever RoR premier class win. Hendry finished out the race in third place and secured the 2024 RoR premier class championship and earned the #1 plate for the 2025 season.
In Race of the Rockies GTU, Justen Behmer was looking to secure his first ever RoR GTU class championship, needing to finish 10th or better. The start of the race saw Behmer get an excellent launch, and take the hole shot going into turn one followed by Dennis Stowers and Jesse Kurk. Behmer had been riding excellent all weekend, and today was no different. Once out in front he got his head down and put down some excellent lap times in the 1:53’s, something no other GTU rider could match. By the end of the third lap, he had already opened a six second lead to Stowers in second. By lap four, Kevin Caputo took over third place from Kurk. On lap seven, Stowers was sitting comfortably in second place until he hit a false neutral going into turn six which caused him to run off the track and bottom out on the rough surface. Fearing a mechanical issue from the off roading experience, Stower pulled into the pit for a quick check of the bike, and returned to the race a short time later in last place. This allowed for Caputo ultimately to take second place, with Kurk finishing in third. With the dominating performance from Behmer, he earned his first ever RoR GTU class championship.
That concludes our 2024 season. The MRA would like to thank all the safety crew members, racers, friends, and family that made this season a remarkable success.
The MRA welcomes racers from other clubs across the nation. If you’re a currently licensed racer, we have several reciprocity agreements in place and would love to race with you in 2025. Click here for MRA membership & entry information.
The Motorcycle Roadracing Association is dedicated to promoting safe and competitive motorcycle road racing events for enthusiasts in Colorado and the surrounding area. For more information go to mra-racing.org.
The final round of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2024 Vintage Cup will be a dash for cash.
AHRMA and NYC Norton have announced a $2,000 purse for the top five finishers in the Saturday, October 12, 2024 350 GP race during the 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.
Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2024 Vintage Cup features the 350 Grand Prix (350 GP) class which includes 250cc two-stroke and 350cc four-stroke powered machines built up to 1968.
“NYC Norton is proud to partner with several AHRMA benefactors who have stepped up to support our Vintage Cup racers in the final weekend of racing. It takes a tremendous amount of time and resources to campaign a vintage machine for the entire season, and we want to support their efforts in any way possible,” said Kenny Cummings.
“NYC Norton and some AHRMA partners have generously spiced up the Vintage Cup’s final round with some purse money. It should keep things interesting as racers fight for the final win of the 2024 season,” said Greg Tomlinson, 2024 AHRMA Chairman of the Board.
The purse distribution is:
1st Place $750
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $350
4th Place $225
5th Place $175
The purse is not funded by the AHRMA organization, and no racer is obligated to accept it.
To be eligible for the cash purse, a Vintage Cup 350 Grand Prix racer must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a licensed AHRMA member/competitor.
2. Be in compliance with the AHRMA Barber Racer Eligibility Requirements (found at ahrma.org/schedules-results).
3. Take part in the Thursday or Friday practice.
4. Be registered in the “350 GP Vintage Cup” class to race on Saturday.
5. Compete on a race bike which conforms to the 350 GP machine requirements (refer to ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook).
Other licensed road racers that don’t meet the AHRMA Barber Racer Eligibility Requirements, may request a special waiver from AHRMA. Waivers must be submitted through the online AHRMA Barber Waiver Request Form no later than midnight Central Thursday, October 3rd).
To register, visit ahrma.motorsportreg.com. Additional information can be found at the AHRMA Barber Competitor Schedules and Information Questions should be directed to [email protected].
Come see the action in person, hear the roar of these and other classic and modern racing motorcycles and visit the racers and machines in the paddock.
AHRMA gate passes are available here: https://www.ahrma.org/2024-barber-vintage-festival-ahrma-paddock-passes spectators already possessing gate passes purchased through Barber can access the paddock after signing a waiver.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RACER ROCCO LANDERS WINS AGAIN AT KING OF THE BAGGERS FINAL ROUND AT NEW JERSEY
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman Earns Two Podium Results; Finishes Second in Championship
From a news release issued by Harley-Davidson:
MILWAUKEE (September 29, 2024) – RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson® rider Rocco Landers led every lap of the MotoAmerica® Mission King of the Baggers race on Saturday to take his second win of the season in the final double-header weekend of the series at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Milville, N.J. Landers was also the top qualifier for the event and notched his eighth consecutive podium result with a second-place finish on Sunday. Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman rode a race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle to third-place results on Saturday and Sunday and finished second in the championship.
“I always want to win these races so badly,” said Landers. “Today it was so much fun to battle with these guys. I want to give a huge shout-out to the Vance and Hines team for putting me on a great bike again today.”
Landers led from the start on Saturday on the 2.250-mile, 12-turn New Jersey Motorsports Park road course. Early in the race a tight pack of riders including Landers, Wyman, Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider James Rispoli, and Factory Indian riders Troy Herfoss and Tyler O’Hara diced for position. On lap five Herfoss moved into second place, and he and Landers opened a gap on Wyman, Rispoli, and O’Hara. On the final lap Herfoss passed for the lead but was immediately overtaken by Landers, who led Herfoss by 0.182 seconds at the finish. Wyman was third, followed by O’Hara, and Rispoli.
On Sunday, it was Wyman getting the jump on the field at the start only to be passed by Herfoss mid-way through the first lap. Herfoss gradually opened a lead on Wyman and Landers, who battled all race. Landers passed Wyman on the last lap to claim second place. Herfoss crossed the finish line 1.733 seconds clear of Landers. Wyman was third.
“I will always fight to the end,” said Wyman, who came up 11 points short of winning the Mission King of the Baggers championship. “Troy rode a great race and I just didn’t have the pace today. I’ve had so many great moments this season. It has been the pinnacle of my career to represent Harley-Davidson and go up against number 17. We’ll be back to challenge for the title next season.”
For the 18-race season, Wyman won six races and finished on the podium seven times. Rispoli finished on the podium four times in his first season with the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team.
“It’s been an amazing journey with the team,” said Rispoli following the Sunday race. “We really grew a lot this season and had some great results. I’m super proud, and super humble, to be part of this team making Harley-Davidson racing history. We have picked each other up when we were down. We put blood, sweat, and tears into this season and I’m looking forward to next year.”
After completing the 18-round 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Herfoss scored 358 points to claim first place. Wyman finishes second with 347 points. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson® rider Hayden Gillim is third with 224 points, followed by Landers and O’Hara, also with 224 points. Rispoli is sixth with 196 points.
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing is sponsored by Mission® Foods, Rockford Fosgate®, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Protolabs®, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – New Jersey Motorsports Park Race 1
6. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson Factory Racing
7. Bobby Fong (Ind) SDI/Roland Sands Racing/Indian Motorcycle
8. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
9. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) RydFast Racing
10. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
11. Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
Herfoss Crowned In King Of The Baggers Finale At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Troy Herfoss And Hayden Gillim Are The Final 2024 Champions Crowned In The 2024 MotoAmerica Championship
From a news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Troy Herfoss (17) leads Kyle Wyman (33), James Rispoli (43) and Rocco Landers (97) in Sunday’s finale of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 29, 2024) – S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss removed any drama from Sunday’s title decider in the Mission King Of The Baggers finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park as the Australian made the race his own, crossing the finish line as the 2024 Mission King Of The Baggers Champion.
Although the pair were separated by just two points at the start of Sunday’s finale, the winner-take-all thriller between Herfoss and Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman never materialized. Wyman got the start he wanted, led briefly and was soon passed by Herfoss. It didn’t take Wyman long to realize he didn’t have the same pace as his Indian-mounted rival, and it ended up being a tough day at the office for the winningest rider ind Mission King Of The Baggers history.
It didn’t get any easier for Wyman when he was attacked from behind by RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Rocco Landers with the 19-year-old eventually taking second from the New Yorker. Wyman held on for third and he and Herfoss ended the season just 11 points apart.
For Herfoss it was his seventh win of the year and his 14th trip to the podium out of 18 races and he adds the King Of The Baggers title to his three Australian Superbike Championships. He crossed the line 1.7 seconds ahead of Landers after fist pumping his way through the final set of corners.
Landers, in turn, was just .119 of a second ahead of a disappointed Wyman.
Landers late-season burst of speed moved him all the way to fourth in the championship. He actually tied his teammate Hayden Gillim, fifth today, in the points tally, but the spot went to Gillim via the tiebreaker.
Fourth place in Sunday’s finale went to Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara, just a few tenths ahead of Gillim.
“Firstly, thank you,” Herfoss said. “It’s been an incredible journey. Seriously, twelve months ago I was in this position in Australia and on top of the world, but didn’t know exactly what I wanted from racing moving forward. This incredible opportunity to come and race for a new motorcycle (brand) in King Of The Baggers came up. I wanted to step outside my comfort zone, and that’s exactly what it was. I was extremely uncomfortable from the banks of Daytona through the world championship crowds at COTA to the gravel trap at Brainerd, and to here, this moment winning a championship. It’s been a wild ride and an incredible journey. Kyle (Wyman) has been an amazing competitor, just a true professional in every way. He literally just kept himself in there on his bad days, and on the good days he made me pay. It was exciting. It was stressful. It’s a real highlight for me. Last year was a huge highlight for me, coming back from a big injury to win a Superbike Championship in Australia. But I don’t know if I believed I could do this at the start of the year, so that’s why it makes it pretty special for me.”
Stock 1000 – Seven Is Heaven For Gillim
With a 12-point lead in hand at the start of the last Stock 1000 race of the season, Real Steel Motorsports’ Hayden Gillim didn’t have to win to be crowned champion. But he won anyway.
The win, his seventh of the year, combined with his rival Jayson Uribe finishing third on the OrangeCat BMW M 1000 RR, gave Gillim his second successive Stock 1000 Championship with this one coming on a Honda CBR1000RR-R SP – thus giving Honda its first-ever MotoAmerica title.
Second place went to Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates with the Georgian hounding Gillim for the entire race. Yates waited until the final lap to make a move on Gillim with a pass in turn one on the final lap. But it didn’t stick as Gillim re-passed him immediately. From there it was just a case of defending the inside and keeping Yates behind him.
Yates held on for second, just .049 of a second off the back of Gillim, and it was enough to earn him third in the championship.
Uribe ended a highly successful season of racing with a third-place finish as he narrowly topped FLO4LAW Racing’s Benjamin Smith on the final lap by just .030 of a second.
AMD Motorsport RK Racing’s Richard Kerr was fifth with the Irishman well clear of sixth-placed Bryce Prince on his BPR Yamaha YZF-R1.
“It means a lot,” Gillim said. “Haven’t had a weekend like this since Barber. Had a couple crashes and made it a lot harder on ourselves. Jayson (Uribe) was making us work for it. Ashton (Yates) was really getting it going here at the end. It’s cool to have Honda one and two and wrap up the championship for the Real Steel Southern Honda Powersports team. It’s cool to have the family and everybody here and all the fans. Thanks for sticking it out in the weather.”
Junior Cup – Chapin In A Thriller
On Sunday, it was the final race of the final season for the Junior Cup Championship as the class gives way to the inaugural MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship in 2025. Two teams and four riders raced in close formation at the front, and who would win, who would reach the podium, and who would finish just off the podium were in question right up until they crossed the finish line.
BARTCON Racing’s Matthew Chapin, who won the championship two weekends ago at Circuit of The Americas, prevailed with the win by just .252 of a second over Bad Boys Racing’s Ella Dreher, while Dreher’s older brother Avery Dreher – who was this year’s defending class champion – crossed the finish line only .018 of a second behind Ella to take the third spot on the podium.
Chapin’s teammate Eli Block finished fourth, just missing out on the podium by .008 of a second.
“Oh, man. That race was really fun,” Chapin said. “I had fun battling with Eli, Avery, and Ella. They were all ripping. It was overall a great race. None of us really made any mistakes. It was really hard to close the gap to Avery at first. He was fast right from the start. I just want to give a huge thanks to (team owner) Colin Barton and (crew chief) Mike Skowronek for everything they’ve done for me this season. My mom and dad, and all my family and friends for coming out. Blud lubricants, KYT, Bison, thank you guys.”
Supersport – Jacobsen Ends It In Victory
With the 2024 Supersport Championship decided on Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, title winner Mathew Scholtz was free to mix it up with the field on Sunday.
And mix it up, he did. It was “just like old times again” in MotoAmerica’s middleweight class as Strack Racing’s Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen took their familiar spots at the front of the field and proceeded to swap the lead back and forth.
The situation stabilized in the middle laps of the race as Jacobsen established himself in the lead. The New Yorker then stretched his lead at the front and took the checkered flag nearly three-and-a-half seconds ahead of race runner-up Scholtz. Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander finished third, almost 13 seconds behind Scholtz.
“Last night, I didn’t sleep too well,” Jacobsen said. “It was a hard race yesterday for me. I was really struggling, but we kind of went back to the drawing board last night and figured out some stuff that we saw on the data. I felt pretty good in morning warmup, and then, in the race, I felt really good, as well. I was actually surprised that (Mathew) Scholtz was there and made the pass. I was running mid-22s at that point. I was like, ‘Wow, this is pretty fast.’ But it’s been like that all season with him. I was happy to get the win here for the last race of the season and going into winter like that. Especially for the team itself. They worked so hard this first season. So, I’m really proud of the team and everything that they’ve accomplished. We didn’t get the championship, but we definitely fought pretty hard for it. We made some mistakes along the way as a team, also me as a rider. I feel like it was a really good season.
“Having Scholtz as a person to battle with all year, we used to talk more in Superbike and stuff, and I think all the stuff that drew to the competition. It was almost like UFC fighting. It was really good. At the end of the day, that’s how it should be. You don’t want to be laughing and stuff like that with the person you’re battling with. You go in there, and he has to pay his bills, and I have to pay mine. So, at the end of the day, he won a championship, and we’re not really friends on the track. So, I congratulate him and the whole team. Hopefully, he and I can start talking again and be friends. It’s been a long season. Congrats to them. I really enjoyed this whole season, even though it’s been super up-and-down. I had strong moments and bad ones. You look back and you learn from all that stuff. So, we’ll just move forward and get ready for next year.”
MotoAmerica: Altus Motorsports Results from New Jersey Motorsports Park
Jake Lewis (59). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
(Millville, NJ) MotoAmerica wrapped up the 2024 season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. It was a challenging year for Altus Motorsports, but the team showed incredible growth and resilience throughout the season. The team is already looking ahead to 2025, motivated and ready to come bigger and better than ever.
Jake Lewis had a strong showing in Race 1, finishing in 6th place. However, Race 2 proved more difficult, and he crossed the line in 12th
Jake Lewis: “It was a difficult final weekend for us in New Jersey. The weather was inconsistent all weekend and we just struggled for pace every time on track. It was a bummer to lose 3rd in the championship, but we can be proud of our season against some extremely talented competition. Thanks to the whole crew and Altus Motorsports team for the opportunity this season. I had a lot of fun and achieved good results. We will see what happens in 2025!”
Jaret Nassaney showed promise early in the weekend, qualifying 8th for the Supersport races. Unfortunately, a highside crash in Race 1 resulted in a broken collarbone, preventing him from competing in Race 2.
Jaret Nassaney: “Disappointing to leave NJMP in a sling and no results, but we showed that we can run with the front pack when everything works out. 2024 was tough, but I’m ready to put in the hard work this offseason and come back stronger next year.”
Torin Collins had a strong performance to finish out the season, finishing 10th in Race 1 and 11th in Race 2.
George Nassaney: “This season was full of challenges, but I couldn’t be prouder of how our riders and crew came together. We had some tough breaks, but we learned a lot and grew as a team. I wanted to personally Thank Boyd, Rick, Murph, William, Nelson, Sean, and LJ for all of the hard work this season. Without them our riders would not have had the success they had. Jake, Jaret, and Torin competed every weekend at the highest level and I could not be more proud. The Supersport class is no joke. Lot’s of amazing talented riders make this class extremely tough. We are excited for 2025 and I’m already preparing for our team to come back stronger next season.”
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Altus Motorsports team is supported by our great family of sponsors: Altus Motorsports, WPS, Firepower, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Buy A Jet From Steve Main, Barnett, Evol Technology, Maxima Oils, Hot Bodies Racing, M4 Exhausts, Vortex EK, Motion Pro, SBS Brakes, BrakeTech USA, Inc., Pit Bull Products, GB Racing, Ohlins, K-Tech, Puig Racing, RS Taichi, Arai, Core Moto, Pro Bolt, Chicken Hawk Tire Warmers, Law Tigers Oklahoma, and Altus Factory Racing
A 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. Photo courtesy Husqvarna.
Own the road with the all-new and exciting Vitpilen 801 from Husqvarna Mobility. Beneath its perfectly balanced chassis, distinctive Bi-LED projector lens headlight, and roadster-inspired aesthetics, a compact and powerful parallel-twin engine delivers exceptional torque to the rear wheel with a simple twist of the wrist. The Vitpilen 801, available in two color options, is expertly engineered to provide an engaging riding experience, whether navigating busy city streets or conquering the open road.
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. Photo courtesy Husqvarna KISAK GmbH.
At the heart of the new Vitpilen 801 is the DOHC, 799cc parallel-twin engine. Weighing just 52 kg without oil, the powerplant offers a peak power output of 105 hp at 9,250 rpm and 87 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. These outstanding figures underline the performance of the engine, which features active crankcase evacuation and a semi-dry sump lubrication system to create long service intervals of 15,000 km.
Multiple state-of-the-art electronic rider aids add additional layers of customisation to the Vitpilen 801. A choice of four ride modes alters the engine performance, with Street, Sport and Rain as pre-set and the customisable Dynamic mode, ensuring maximum rideability on the road ahead. Together with Easy Shift, cornering ABS, and cornering MTC, the street riding experience is exceptional in all conditions.
A stripped view of the 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801. Photo courtesy Husqvarna KISAK GmbH.
With the engine acting as a stressed member of the chromium-molybdenum steel frame, overall weight is kept to a minimum, resulting in an agile yet stable feeling on the roads. Enhancing the connection between the Vitpilen 801 and the asphalt, easily adjustable WP APEX suspension offers 140 mm of fork travel and 150 mm of shock travel, in addition to the cast alloy 17” wheels that are fitted with Michelin Road 6 tyres for the highest levels of grip.
Completing the premium build of the new Vitpilen 801 is an extensive list of components and technical hardware. For highly effective stopping power, a J.Juan brake system, together with Bosch ABS, delivers confidence-inspiring braking performance. Providing maximum stability under heavy braking is the Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC), which also maximises traction under hard acceleration.
A 5” TFT dashboard, featuring an optically bonded mineral glass display to prevent glare, is conveniently positioned in front of the handlebars. Once the rider has downloaded the Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app onto their smartphone and connected it to the machine’s Connectivity Unit, Turn-by-Turn navigation is available, along with the option to control telephone calls and music selection.
Technical highlights:
New Bi-LED projector lens headlight with a separate light ring provides a unique and progressive identity
Chromium-molybdenum steel frame with engine as a stressed member
799 cc parallel-twin engine with 105 hp peak power and 87 Nm of torque
Adjustable WP APEX suspension provides exceptional comfort and performance on flowing roads and through narrow urban environments
Four selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, Sport, Dynamic optional)
Cornering-sensitive Traction Control (allows for 10 levels of adjustable rear wheel slip in optional Dynamic mode)
Cutting-edge cornering ABS with switchable Supermoto mode (in the optional Dynamic ride mode)
Ride-by-wire throttle with adjustable throttle response
Optional Easy Shift function
Standard Connectivity Unit provides TbT+ navigation, telephone call-in/out, and music selection functionality from the rider’s smartphone
Hazard Warning system with integrated handlebar switch
Extensive range of Technical Accessories available
The 2025 Vitpilen 801 will be available worldwide from November 2024 onwards through all authorised Husqvarna Mobility dealerships. Availability may differ from country to country. For all details on pricing and availability, please refer to your national Husqvarna Mobility subsidiary or importer.
TNT Sports is the new U.S. broadcast home of MotoGP races. Photo courtesy Dorna.
MotoGP™ partners with TNT Sports in the U.S.
Every Sprint and every Grand Prix race will be shown live across the U.S. in 2024
Thursday, 07 March 2024
MotoGP™ has a new broadcast home in the U.S. through an expanded media rights agreement with TNT Sports. Beginning with this weekend’s Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, fans across the U.S. will be able to watch every Tissot Sprint and Grand Prix race live in 2024 across TNT Sports’ networks and platforms.
truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will show every race of this record-breaking MotoGP™ season live, including top quality pre-race coverage. Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will also stream every session for every Grand Prix class across all three days of track activity, including the MotoGP™ qualifying shootout and the Grand Prix races for Moto2™ and Moto3™.
This partnership between MotoGP™ and TNT Sports represents a new era for live MotoGP™ coverage in the U.S., bringing TNT Sports’ world-class production and coverage to a U.S. audience that is passionate for high-octane motorsports.
MotoGP™ joins Max’s B/R Sports Add-On, which offers exceptional value with a full slate of premium live sports content included, such as the MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA Men’s March Madness, U.S. Soccer, 24 Hours of Le Mans and a variety of non-live sports programming to appeal to every fan.
Fans can start tuning in to the record-breaking 2024 MotoGP™ season on truTV and Max’s B/R Sports Add-On this weekend as the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar marks the return of the world’s most exciting sport from the 8th to the 10th of March.
About TNT Sports
TNT Sports is a global leader in the delivery of premium sports content. The TNT Sports U.S. portfolio includes expansive, multi-platform partnerships with the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, National Hockey League, United States Soccer Federation, NASCAR (coming in 2025) and a premier golf franchise in The Match. Owned and operated platforms are highlighted by Bleacher Report, the #1 digital destination for young sports fans, along with House of Highlights, HighlightHER, Golf Digest, and a full suite of digital and social portfolio brands. Additionally, TNT Sports co-manages NBA Digital — comprised of NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE Pass, the NBA App and NBAGLEAGUE.com — as well as NCAA.com and NCAA March Madness Live. TNT Sports in Europe and the Republic of Ireland includes partnerships with the NBA, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UFC, WWE and more, as well as much-loved brands Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) and multi-sport programming and content on discovery+ and Discovery’s free-to-air TV networks.
About MotoGP™
MotoGP™ is the world’ most exciting sport. The pinnacle of motorcycle racing, 22 of the fastest riders compete on purpose-built motorcycles on some of the world’s greatest racetracks, reaching top speeds above 360 kilometers per hour (223 miles per hour) and lean angles of over 60 degrees. Since 1949, the sport has grown to comprise more than 20 Grands Prix across five continents, with the television broadcast reaching hundreds of millions around the world.
Brian Case with Kenny Leroy Roberts (a.k.a. Sr.), Kenny Lee Roberts (a.k.a. Jr.), and Randy Mamola at Goodwood earlier this year. World Champions Kenny Sr. and Kenny Jr. are both at the Barber Vintage Festival.
Photo courtesy Barber Motorsports Museum.
In 2023, Brian Case was promoted from Director of the Barber Advanced Design Center to Executive Director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, in Birmingham, Alabama. Now one year in, the former motorcycle designer is hitting the gas to expand the visibility of the world’s largest collection of motorcycles by promoting the stories behind them. And Case started off big.
“The big thing is Kenny Roberts (a.k.a. King Kenny Leroy Roberts or Kenny Senior),” Case said in an exclusive interview with Roadracing World. “He is the Grand Marshal for the 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.”
Not only will Roberts attend the event, he will ride exhibition laps on his 1980 500cc World Championship-winning Yamaha YZR500, which Roberts has given to the Barber Motorsports Museum to add to its permanent collection.
And Roberts won’t be alone at the event. His son, Kenny Lee Roberts [a.k.a. Kenny Roberts Junior], will ride alongside him on his 2000 500cc World Championship-winning Suzuki RGV500, which has also been donated to the museum’s permanent collection.
“That bike has not run in 24 years,” said Case. “So, we are working to re-commission it so that it can run in October so father and son can be reunited on their machines at the glorious Barber Motorsports Park.”
According to Case, conversations with King Kenny Roberts went on for 18 months leading up to the deal and the plans being officially announced during the MotoGP event at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in April.
“It’s a big deal for Barber, but I think it’s even bigger for the Roberts legacy that it’s going to be preserved in a collection such as Barber’s,” said Case. “This is something that I’ve learned has a very long view. The Barber vintage collection is not going away, you know. You read about museums closing and changing hands. The visionary founder whose idea and passion it was to start it in the first place passes on, and then the family doesn’t know what to do with it. That isn’t going to happen at Barber.
Brian Case, Executive Director of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. Photo courtesy Barber Museum.
“It’s really unique in the world of historic museum collections. It was set up [by founder George Barber] 30 years ago as a private foundation, and it’s a 501(c)3 non-profit, and it’s designed to run forever. So, when you get that out of the way and you realize, OK, now I’m thinking in terms of preserving history for all time, it’s not just a collection that nobody is going to see.
“So, all of that was communicated to Kenny, and it was just a no-brainer at the end of it. It was just like, this is where it needs to be. It needs to live here forever and tell the story of Kenny Roberts for many future generations. And I get really excited about that side of it. The history of it.”
To warm-up for the Barber Vintage Festival, Case and his staff took the Roberts family, and their bikes, and a 1964 ex-John Surtees Ferrrari racecar to the Goodwood Festival of Speed July 11-14 in England.
“They rode up the hill on the bikes they had just given to the Barber museum,” said Case. “So, I was really excited about that. That brought attention to the museum back here.”
To further amplify the message of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, veteran powersports industry spokesman and motorcycle enthusiast Robert Pandya has been brought on as the museum’s new Communications Director.
“I look at all of these machines sitting here and they are just stories to me. Every single one of them,” said Case. “And we’re really going to work hard at engaging outside these four walls more and not just expecting people to find us on their journey down the road. You know we’re going to go after them and expand beyond the four walls. Take the stories to them.”
The 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival, which also includes the Bridgestone Tires AHRMA Roadracing Series 2024 season finale, is scheduled for October 11-13, 2024, and tickets are on sale now at
Triumph Motorcycles reveals its first 450cc motocross bike, designed in collaboration with the GOAT, Ricky Carmichael.
The All-New Triumph TF 450-RC Edition celebrates Ricky Carmichael’s involvement throughout Triumph’s motocross programme, and features Ricky Carmichael’s chosen specification and signature graphics.
Developed by world-leading Triumph engineers and Motocross Champions, the TF 450-RC Edition features the strongest power to weight ratio in its class. Triumph’s new 450cc competition motocross powertrain is compact, mass-optimised and built to take the holeshot. Engineering, design and equipment working in harmony for class leading power, control, and flexibility.
The colour design prominently incorporates Triumph’s Performance Yellow with black and white accents. It also includes RC’s iconic number 4, GOAT logo and key sponsor details, adding a personalised flair that reflects the spirit of this motocross legend. This design is carried across number boards, swingarm decals, and other visual elements, reinforcing the bike’s unique identity.
Triumph’s Chief Product Officer Steve Sargent said: “At the end of 2023, Triumph revealed the long-awaited TF 250-X – the first in an all-new range of off-road motorcycles. We now have a brand new 450cc competition motocross powertrain, which Ricky Carmichael, who is without doubt the very best in the business, has worked with us to develop. The TF 450-RC Edition offers a balance of power, precision and durability that sets a new standard in the 450cc motocross class. It seems only right that the first edition should have Ricky’s name on it.”
POWER DELIVERY
The TF 450-RC’s single-cylinder, SOHC 450cc engine is built for racing, delivering robust power while minimizing weight giving a power-to-weight ratio that leads the class.
At the core of this engine are top-tier components, including a Konig-forged aluminium piston, which provides strength and durability at high speeds, and DelWest titanium valves for improved airflow and faster actuation. The TF 450-RC’s 5-speed gearbox, with a quickshifter fitted as standard for clutchless upshifts from 2nd to 5th gear, ensures seamless power delivery for maximum focus on the track.
The 450cc engine’s combustion chamber is fully machined for optimal airflow and efficiency. The 3-axis machined combustion chamber and ports ensure precise geometry for peak performance, while diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated rockers reduce friction, improving the engine’s efficiency and longevity.
The TF 450-RC’s 450 airbox and intake system ensures that the engine gets a consistent, high volume of air, which is critical for performance and efficiency. The intake system is paired with an air filter by TwinAir, known for its durability and filtration efficiency. The tool-free filter access makes it easy to maintain the bike in rugged conditions, ensuring optimal airflow at all times.
The TF 450-RC is equipped with a cutting-edge engine management and intake/exhaust system designed to deliver exceptional performance and control. At its core, the bike features a Dellorto throttle body integrated with an Athena engine management system, ensuring precise fuel delivery and throttle response. This system allows riders to fine-tune parameters like traction control and launch control via the MX Tune Pro smartphone app, offering adaptable performance for varying track conditions.
The TF 450-RC features selectable engine maps, including a unique map customized by Ricky Carmichael to deliver the exact power and control he demands.
BUILT TO WIN
With its narrow profile, the 450cc engine has improved ergonomics that allow riders more control and comfort. It is housed in light magnesium covers for further weight reduction. The high-capacity clutch features a steel basket and plates designed to handle the demands of racing, ensuring durability during intense use. The hydraulic clutch actuation, with Brembo master and slave cylinders, ensures smooth and consistent clutch control.
Precision, control and durability are at the forefront of the TF 450-RC’s design, especially with the inclusion of the ODI RC4 Signature handlebars. Made from triple-butted, tapered wall tubing, these bars are designed to deliver a perfect balance of strength and flex. Constructed from seamless 2014-T6 alloy and hard-anodized for enhanced durability, the bars feature oversized clamps and half-waffle ODI lock-on grips, ensuring excellent rider comfort, vibration dampening, and impact resistance.
The top engine mounts on the TF 450-RC were hand-picked by Ricky to enhance handling, especially under heavy front-end loads. This setup ensures the bike maintains optimal control and stability during even the most demanding rides.
The XTrig Holeshot Device gives riders the perfect start by preloading the front suspension, lowering the centre of gravity and reducing front wheel lift for quicker acceleration. The bike is also equipped as standard with a Triumph Racing Hinson clutch cover, a front disc guard to deflect debris and impacts, and a gripper seat cover to reduce slipping and enhance rider control. These premium components elevate the TF 450-RC’s overall performance and reliability.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The exhaust system of the TF 450-RC is designed to complement its high-performance engine. The standard model features a lightweight stainless-steel exhaust with an integrated resonator to improve cylinder evacuation, and hydroformed components for optimised routing and high gas flow.
For riders looking for an even higher level of performance, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust is available as an accessory, with a dedicated engine map to optimize the engine’s output. This system ensures that exhaust gases are efficiently expelled, minimizing backpressure and enhancing engine performance, particularly at high RPMs.
ADVANCED ALUMINIUM CHASSIS
The TF 450-RC features a unique aluminium chassis, designed to provide a perfect balance of performance, mass and flexibility. The frame’s spine and twin cradle design offer exceptional strength while minimizing weight, contributing to the bike’s overall agility and handling on the track. Hand TIG-welded craftsmanship ensures durability and precision in every detail.
The chassis has been race-optimized for longitudinal, lateral, and torsional stiffness, ensuring the best performance under extreme conditions. This allows for exceptional handling and provides the rider with precise feedback and control during intense riding. The result is a chassis that delivers top-tier performance and reliability, tailored for competitive racing.
The light and nimble aluminium chassis of the TF 450-RC plays a crucial role in achieving its class-leading power-to-weight ratio. By minimizing the overall weight of the bike, the chassis allows the powerful 450cc engine to deliver exceptional acceleration and performance. This combination of a high-performance engine and a lightweight frame gives riders unmatched agility, control, and speed, making the TF 450-RC a top contender in its class.
Key design elements, including new upper and lower aluminium triple clamps, and dedicated top end mounts, are engineered to handle the increased power and loads. This optimized stiffness provides superior stability and responsiveness, giving riders the confidence to push the bike to its limits.
The KYB AOS coil suspension on the TF 450-RC is designed for superior shock absorption and handling. Featuring an Air-Oil Separation (AOS) system, this suspension ensures smoother, more consistent damping by preventing oil aeration, which results in more precise control and stability across various terrains. Paired with this is the three-way piggyback shock, which allows for fine-tuning of compression, rebound, and preload settings. This ensures that the suspension can be fully customized to the rider’s preferences and track conditions, providing enhanced handling, traction, and comfort, especially during high-speed and demanding motocross events.
CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL
The TF 450-RC features premium braking components for maximum control. Brembo calipers and levers provide precise, responsive braking, while Galfer discs offer durability and excellent heat dissipation. This combination ensures smooth, reliable braking performance, even under heavy use, giving riders confidence and control in all racing conditions.
The TF 450-RC features D.I.D DirtStar rims, providing excellent impact resistance and stability in tough motocross conditions. Paired with Dunlop Geomax MX34 tyres, which offer superior traction and control, this setup ensures optimal grip and performance across various surfaces. With Progressive Cornering Block Technology (PCBT) and advanced mud evacuation, these tyres provide a consistent performance even in challenging conditions. Together, the wheels, tyres and technology deliver exceptional handling, stability, and control on any track.
EXTRA EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
The TF 450-RC is built for durability and performance, ensuring riders can keep racing with minimal downtime. With premium components, Triumph’s renowned quality, and world-class support, the bike is designed to be reliable in the toughest conditions. A new network of specialist dealers and a 24/7 parts supply system provide quick access to servicing and parts, keeping riders on the track with minimal interruptions.
Riders can also use the 24/7 parts supply system to add specialist equipment and accessories to their TF 450-RC Edition, ranging from an Akrapovič titanium exhaust with dedicated engine map, to WiFi module kit, and from air filter covers to a Gripper seat.
American Rossi Moor with MMR team
owner Massimiliano Morlacchi at Motorland Aragon. MMR photo.
Rossi Moor’s performance was encouraging on the first day of Moto2 testing at the Motorland circuit in Aragon.
The adventure of the American-Hungarian rider Rossi Moor in the Moto2 category finally began at the official tests at Motorland in Aragon, tests carried out in preparation for next weekend’s race (12-13 October) of the JuniorGP that will be held on the same circuit.
It was exciting for Rossi, who for the first time in his career rode the Moto2 racebike of Massimiliano Morlacchi’s Team MMR.
The two-day test program includes five daily sessions of 40 minutes each in which Rossi and his team will have the opportunity to find the right setup to be competitive.
The first day went beyond expectations and Rossi was very fast, progressing in lap time in all sessions.
Unfortunately, due to the light rain that started to fall in the early afternoon, Rossi was unable to complete the day’s program, but the Team is still very happy with the results achieved.
Rossi has shown that he can learn the characteristics of the Moto2 racebike very quickly, which as we know is a prototype bike that is also used in the MotoGP World Championship.
Unfortunately there are no official results at the test but at the end of the day Rossi recorded a very interesting lap time, ranking among the best.
Today the work will continue and Rossi will have the opportunity to improve even more with the bike setup and maybe be even faster.
Rossi Moor: “It was really a great emotion to get on a Moto2 for the first time but I felt very comfortable, we worked on the set-up and I think we have already reached a good level that allowed me to make very interesting lap times. I have to thank Massimo Morlacchi and my technicians and mechanics for the great work they have done and will do. I would also like to thank Revesz Racing, PolyglassUSA and my management for giving me this opportunity. I can’t wait for the next race weekend to finally be able to race in the Moto2 category of the JuniorGP.”
Massimiliano Morlacchi: “I am very happy to have first of all a new American rider in my Team. Rossi has shown to have an excellent attitude to adapt quickly on this bike and I expect the progression to continue to be able to reach lap times of absolute importance. There is still a lot of work to do but I am sure that with the technical package that we have and kilometer after kilometer Rossi will reach the objectives set. I thank Rossi, Stefano Favaro and all his management for believing in our project. Welcome Rossi!”
Francesco Bagnaia, left, and Jorge Martin. Photo courtesy Dorna.
The final part of a fascinating triple-header in MotoGP™ has arrived as we land at the beautiful Motegi for the Motul Grand Prix of Japan! After an afternoon exploring the world renowned Asakusa district and Sensō-ji Temple in Tokyo on Wednesday, there was plenty to get stuck into on media day.
Press Conference 1 saw Championship leader Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) sit alongside title rival Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) before Pedro Acosta (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3) and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™) were joined by home hero Takaaki Nakagami (IDEMITSU Honda LCR) for Press Conference 2.
JORGE MARTIN (Prima Pramac Racing)
After Mandalika, do you feel it’s a two-horse race for the World Championship?
“Mandalika was an intense weekend after I crashed on Saturday and then Enea and Marc out of the race on Sunday. It has been a long time since I thought it would be just Pecco and myself for the title, and there are still five races. I think there is still a chance for them, if someone can do it, it’s them, but I feel it’s quite difficult at the moment, so I feel it’s Pecco and myself. For me, it’s a pleasure to be able to fight with Championships like Pecco and Marc and an amazing rider like Enea, so let’s see what will happen. I think they have a chance, but it is difficult.”
Do you feel like it is your time and feel ready this year?
“I will give my 100% as always, I think I am a different rider compared to last season, last year, I felt super strong and maybe even faster than last season, but I am maybe more complete, let’s say. As I said, it’s a pleasure to be here again with Pecco, I remember this a lot from the last part of last season when we were always doing some sort of press conferences together. It is good to be here again for both of us, as we have been the best out of all the riders again, and let’s see what we can achieve.”
Do you see this track as a chance to build on the 21-point lead?
“For sure, last weekend was incredible, even if I lost some points in the Championship, I felt super good after winning again. Since Le Mans was tough, it has been a rollercoaster, I have been quite close to winning on some Sundays, but then I made some mistakes. It was really emotional and good to win, but now we start from zero. I don’t care about last season, last year was a different situation, I was coming from behind, trying to attack, and I won the Sprint and Sunday’s race, but I think this time it will be different and tough. I saw that the weather forecast is unpredictable, so it will be difficult and challenging, so I will give it my best, but we will see.”
FRANCESCO BAGNAIA (Ducati Lenovo Team)
Do you see it as a straight fight between you and Jorge for the title?
“From the start of the season, more or less, we have been making the difference from the rest. It is true that mathematically, it’s possible for Enea and Marc to be Champions. We have to consider them, as myself and Jorge know better than anybody else how easy it is to make a mistake and have a crash this season. It’s something that can change quickly, and I will consider it until it’s no longer mathematically possible. But it is true that half of the season, we are the two that have always been leading the races and the sessions, and I think until Valencia, it will be like this.”
Do you think it’ll be harder to beat Martin this year?
“It looks exactly the same, but in the opposite way around. I think it is nice to battle with Jorge again, it’s always a fair battle, fair fight and fair respect between us. I think it will be the same situation this season, it’s nice to be fighting again like this, and it would be nice to have a battle between us before the finish of the season, but it is a continuation and not a rematch of last season. I think the better rider will win; it was a tough season with mistakes from both of us, but it is true that Jorge was more consistent compared to myself. For the next races, we need to make a little step in performance as we were missing something in the last races, but I am very happy to be here and to fight until the end with Jorge, who I think is super strong.”
Is Motegi a good chance for you to take some more points back his weekend?
“Considering the track and considering the performance of Jorge in Mandalika, we have to look at last weekend in a positive way, gaining three points at a track that suits Jorge. Motegi is a track that I like and a track that suits my rider style better than Mandalika, we have a lot of braking points and acceleration, and it is similar to Austria, which is a track I feel good at. The weather could be different compared to the rest of the season it looks like it could rain on Sunday. We have to be prepared for any situation, and I think our performance could get us a good result and gain points on Jorge.”
PEDRO ACOSTA (Red Bull GASGAS Tech3)
Fantastic result last weekend and on paper a lot of people think this track will suit the RC16, so how hopeful are you to be in the mix for the podium?
“Let’s see, it’s true that normally this track suits our bike a lot and last season, Brad and Jack, without the difficult race, were quite competitive, and the previous year also, Brad was on the podium. We hope that we have improved, and also the way that we are working that we are using, we are hoping to be also closer than we were Mandalika.”
Do you feel you are close to the level to win one of the last five GP?
“It’s true that we have made improvements in the last four/five races, it’s true that in Mandalika, it was important to finish the race as in both races in Misano, we were competitive, but then I crashed in both. Because of this, it was necessary to get more info on race distance, hopefully, we can continue working in this way as we are closer.”
How big is it to have Aki Ajo in your corner in the future?
“I am super happy about this; he is a special character for sure and a character that in the past has helped me a lot. I liked how direct he is, and I was talking this afternoon with him, and I think we will make a good match together.”
FABIO QUARTARARO (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP™)
Do you feel you can break into the top six this weekend?
“Well, Misano I was in the top five but let’s see this weekend, especially here there are a lot of acceleration points, we know that we miss some power so it will be crucial. But let’s see if we can get into Q2 tomorrow as it will be nice.”
What are the strengths of your package which can help you this weekend?
“We improved the braking and the edge grip when braking, not in acceleration. I think with that much braking we can be inside the top 10 on Friday as like I said it can change your weekend completely. I hope and I expect to be there on Friday.”
Are you expecting more updates from now until the end of the season and have you been updated on the V4 engine?
“I am not really focused on this engine as right now is the present and we have to give our best to feel the improvement. Yamaha has brought four different chassis in the last five races and it’s already a big thing that we didn’t used to see in the past. Hopefully this weekend the new chassis helps the rear grip.”
TAKAAKI NAKAGAMI (IDEMITSU Honda LCR)
I imagine it will be an emotional weekend for you, how are you feeling about saying goodbye and farewell to the Japanese crowd this weekend?
“There will be sad emotions, of course, it will be my last home GP as a full-time rider. At the moment, I feel that it doesn’t change anything, and I feel the exact same as in the past. Of course, it’s something special because it is my home GP, but nothing more. Day by day, it will change, but at the moment, it is okay, there is no different feeling.”
Tell us about your new helmet for this weekend…
“This time, I wanted to completely change the idea, it is more of an autumn style, and there is also the layout of Motegi on the side, and I mentioned that it is a Japanese GP limited edition. I like it because it is a different idea and the colour, so I love it.”
What is a realistic target for you this weekend?
“On my side, I switched to the new aero package during the race weekend, last weekend from Saturday morning. So on Friday, I used the previous one, which is good because we can understand it better. Then on Saturday and Sunday, we decided to use the new aero package, back to back, and we can clearly see the difference, which is helping the bike during the turning phase, but the bike is a bit more unstable. I was able to feel a positive feeling, but the main issue is a lack of rear grip and then a little bit too much wheelie on the exit of the corner. Here in Motegi, it is a typical stop-and-go track, so I am a little bit worried about the exit of corners, but we already have a plan to try and reduce the wheelie and improve the bike balance, so hopefully, we can find a good feeling as soon as possible.”
Brad Hendry (616) at High Plains Raceway. Photo by Kelly Vernell, courtesy MRA.
Elliot and Behmer Secure Final Premier Class Race Wins of the 2024 Season
The eighth round of the 2024 MRA Championship Series took place at High Plains Raceway over the weekend of September 28-29th on the 2.55-mile Full Course configuration.
Race of the Rockies Qualifying on Sunday saw Kreece Elliot secure pole position with a best time of 1:46.750, followed closely by Brad Hendry at 1:47.617 and Gage Mollman at 1:49.617.
Coming into the final premier class race of the season, Hendry only needed to finish 13th or better to lock up the championship. The Start of Race of the Rockies GTO saw Elliot get the holeshot going into turn one, followed closely by Hendry and Mollman. Exiting turn three, Hendry had a big moment which caused him to run off the track. He was able to keep the bike up and rejoined the race in sixth place and down five seconds from Elliot in the lead. After lap one, Elliot had opened a two second gap back to Mollman in second. Hendry was steadily making his way back through the pack, and by lap three, he was already back in third place. By this point, Elliot had opened a four and a half second lead and was laying down lap times in the low 1:47s. By lap six, Hendry was closing in on Mollman and was within one second, but a small mistake from Hendry going into turn one cost him a bit of time and allowed Mollman to open the gap back up. Elliot continued to extend the gap to second place on every lap and ultimately finished the race 19 seconds ahead of Mollman in second. This was Elliot’s first ever RoR premier class win. Hendry finished out the race in third place and secured the 2024 RoR premier class championship and earned the #1 plate for the 2025 season.
In Race of the Rockies GTU, Justen Behmer was looking to secure his first ever RoR GTU class championship, needing to finish 10th or better. The start of the race saw Behmer get an excellent launch, and take the hole shot going into turn one followed by Dennis Stowers and Jesse Kurk. Behmer had been riding excellent all weekend, and today was no different. Once out in front he got his head down and put down some excellent lap times in the 1:53’s, something no other GTU rider could match. By the end of the third lap, he had already opened a six second lead to Stowers in second. By lap four, Kevin Caputo took over third place from Kurk. On lap seven, Stowers was sitting comfortably in second place until he hit a false neutral going into turn six which caused him to run off the track and bottom out on the rough surface. Fearing a mechanical issue from the off roading experience, Stower pulled into the pit for a quick check of the bike, and returned to the race a short time later in last place. This allowed for Caputo ultimately to take second place, with Kurk finishing in third. With the dominating performance from Behmer, he earned his first ever RoR GTU class championship.
That concludes our 2024 season. The MRA would like to thank all the safety crew members, racers, friends, and family that made this season a remarkable success.
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Rob Hall (127) in an AHRMA Vintage Cup Race featuring 350cc GP at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Craig Chawla/courtesy AHRMA.
The final round of the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) 2024 Vintage Cup will be a dash for cash.
AHRMA and NYC Norton have announced a $2,000 purse for the top five finishers in the Saturday, October 12, 2024 350 GP race during the 19th Annual Barber Vintage Festival.
Sponsored by Hagerty Insurance, Roadracingworld.com, and NYC Norton (nycnorton.com), AHRMA’s 2024 Vintage Cup features the 350 Grand Prix (350 GP) class which includes 250cc two-stroke and 350cc four-stroke powered machines built up to 1968.
“NYC Norton is proud to partner with several AHRMA benefactors who have stepped up to support our Vintage Cup racers in the final weekend of racing. It takes a tremendous amount of time and resources to campaign a vintage machine for the entire season, and we want to support their efforts in any way possible,” said Kenny Cummings.
“NYC Norton and some AHRMA partners have generously spiced up the Vintage Cup’s final round with some purse money. It should keep things interesting as racers fight for the final win of the 2024 season,” said Greg Tomlinson, 2024 AHRMA Chairman of the Board.
The purse distribution is:
1st Place $750
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $350
4th Place $225
5th Place $175
The purse is not funded by the AHRMA organization, and no racer is obligated to accept it.
To be eligible for the cash purse, a Vintage Cup 350 Grand Prix racer must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a licensed AHRMA member/competitor.
2. Be in compliance with the AHRMA Barber Racer Eligibility Requirements (found at ahrma.org/schedules-results).
3. Take part in the Thursday or Friday practice.
4. Be registered in the “350 GP Vintage Cup” class to race on Saturday.
5. Compete on a race bike which conforms to the 350 GP machine requirements (refer to ahrma.org/ahrma-handbook).
Other licensed road racers that don’t meet the AHRMA Barber Racer Eligibility Requirements, may request a special waiver from AHRMA. Waivers must be submitted through the online AHRMA Barber Waiver Request Form no later than midnight Central Thursday, October 3rd).
To register, visit ahrma.motorsportreg.com. Additional information can be found at the AHRMA Barber Competitor Schedules and Information Questions should be directed to [email protected].
Come see the action in person, hear the roar of these and other classic and modern racing motorcycles and visit the racers and machines in the paddock.
AHRMA gate passes are available here: https://www.ahrma.org/2024-barber-vintage-festival-ahrma-paddock-passes spectators already possessing gate passes purchased through Barber can access the paddock after signing a waiver.
About AHRMA:
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to competing on fantastic classic and true vintage along with a wide range of modern motorcycles. With about 3,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
VANCE & HINES HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RACER ROCCO LANDERS WINS AGAIN AT KING OF THE BAGGERS FINAL ROUND AT NEW JERSEY
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman Earns Two Podium Results; Finishes Second in Championship
From a news release issued by Harley-Davidson:
MILWAUKEE (September 29, 2024) – RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson® rider Rocco Landers led every lap of the MotoAmerica® Mission King of the Baggers race on Saturday to take his second win of the season in the final double-header weekend of the series at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Milville, N.J. Landers was also the top qualifier for the event and notched his eighth consecutive podium result with a second-place finish on Sunday. Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider Kyle Wyman rode a race-prepared 2024 Road Glide® motorcycle to third-place results on Saturday and Sunday and finished second in the championship.
“I always want to win these races so badly,” said Landers. “Today it was so much fun to battle with these guys. I want to give a huge shout-out to the Vance and Hines team for putting me on a great bike again today.”
Landers led from the start on Saturday on the 2.250-mile, 12-turn New Jersey Motorsports Park road course. Early in the race a tight pack of riders including Landers, Wyman, Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing rider James Rispoli, and Factory Indian riders Troy Herfoss and Tyler O’Hara diced for position. On lap five Herfoss moved into second place, and he and Landers opened a gap on Wyman, Rispoli, and O’Hara. On the final lap Herfoss passed for the lead but was immediately overtaken by Landers, who led Herfoss by 0.182 seconds at the finish. Wyman was third, followed by O’Hara, and Rispoli.
On Sunday, it was Wyman getting the jump on the field at the start only to be passed by Herfoss mid-way through the first lap. Herfoss gradually opened a lead on Wyman and Landers, who battled all race. Landers passed Wyman on the last lap to claim second place. Herfoss crossed the finish line 1.733 seconds clear of Landers. Wyman was third.
“I will always fight to the end,” said Wyman, who came up 11 points short of winning the Mission King of the Baggers championship. “Troy rode a great race and I just didn’t have the pace today. I’ve had so many great moments this season. It has been the pinnacle of my career to represent Harley-Davidson and go up against number 17. We’ll be back to challenge for the title next season.”
For the 18-race season, Wyman won six races and finished on the podium seven times. Rispoli finished on the podium four times in his first season with the Harley-Davidson Factory Racing Team.
“It’s been an amazing journey with the team,” said Rispoli following the Sunday race. “We really grew a lot this season and had some great results. I’m super proud, and super humble, to be part of this team making Harley-Davidson racing history. We have picked each other up when we were down. We put blood, sweat, and tears into this season and I’m looking forward to next year.”
After completing the 18-round 2024 MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers series, Herfoss scored 358 points to claim first place. Wyman finishes second with 347 points. RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson® rider Hayden Gillim is third with 224 points, followed by Landers and O’Hara, also with 224 points. Rispoli is sixth with 196 points.
Harley-Davidson® Factory Racing is sponsored by Mission® Foods, Rockford Fosgate®, Brembo®, Öhlins®, Protolabs®, SYN3® lubricants, and Screamin’ Eagle® Performance Parts and Accessories.
MotoAmerica Mission King of the Baggers Race Results – New Jersey Motorsports Park Race 1
6. James Rispoli (H-D) Harley-Davidson Factory Racing
7. Bobby Fong (Ind) SDI/Roland Sands Racing/Indian Motorcycle
8. Jake Lewis (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
9. Kyle Ohnsorg (Ind) RydFast Racing
10. Cory West (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
11. Travis Wyman (H-D) Saddlemen/Harley-Davidson
Herfoss Crowned In King Of The Baggers Finale At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Troy Herfoss And Hayden Gillim Are The Final 2024 Champions Crowned In The 2024 MotoAmerica Championship
From a news release issued by MotoAmerica:
Troy Herfoss (17) leads Kyle Wyman (33), James Rispoli (43) and Rocco Landers (97) in Sunday’s finale of the Mission King Of The Baggers Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Photo by Brian J. Nelson
MILLVILLE, NJ (September 29, 2024) – S&S/Indian Motorcycle’s Troy Herfoss removed any drama from Sunday’s title decider in the Mission King Of The Baggers finale at New Jersey Motorsports Park as the Australian made the race his own, crossing the finish line as the 2024 Mission King Of The Baggers Champion.
Although the pair were separated by just two points at the start of Sunday’s finale, the winner-take-all thriller between Herfoss and Harley-Davidson Factory Racing’s Kyle Wyman never materialized. Wyman got the start he wanted, led briefly and was soon passed by Herfoss. It didn’t take Wyman long to realize he didn’t have the same pace as his Indian-mounted rival, and it ended up being a tough day at the office for the winningest rider ind Mission King Of The Baggers history.
It didn’t get any easier for Wyman when he was attacked from behind by RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson’s Rocco Landers with the 19-year-old eventually taking second from the New Yorker. Wyman held on for third and he and Herfoss ended the season just 11 points apart.
For Herfoss it was his seventh win of the year and his 14th trip to the podium out of 18 races and he adds the King Of The Baggers title to his three Australian Superbike Championships. He crossed the line 1.7 seconds ahead of Landers after fist pumping his way through the final set of corners.
Landers, in turn, was just .119 of a second ahead of a disappointed Wyman.
Landers late-season burst of speed moved him all the way to fourth in the championship. He actually tied his teammate Hayden Gillim, fifth today, in the points tally, but the spot went to Gillim via the tiebreaker.
Fourth place in Sunday’s finale went to Herfoss’ teammate Tyler O’Hara, just a few tenths ahead of Gillim.
“Firstly, thank you,” Herfoss said. “It’s been an incredible journey. Seriously, twelve months ago I was in this position in Australia and on top of the world, but didn’t know exactly what I wanted from racing moving forward. This incredible opportunity to come and race for a new motorcycle (brand) in King Of The Baggers came up. I wanted to step outside my comfort zone, and that’s exactly what it was. I was extremely uncomfortable from the banks of Daytona through the world championship crowds at COTA to the gravel trap at Brainerd, and to here, this moment winning a championship. It’s been a wild ride and an incredible journey. Kyle (Wyman) has been an amazing competitor, just a true professional in every way. He literally just kept himself in there on his bad days, and on the good days he made me pay. It was exciting. It was stressful. It’s a real highlight for me. Last year was a huge highlight for me, coming back from a big injury to win a Superbike Championship in Australia. But I don’t know if I believed I could do this at the start of the year, so that’s why it makes it pretty special for me.”
Stock 1000 – Seven Is Heaven For Gillim
With a 12-point lead in hand at the start of the last Stock 1000 race of the season, Real Steel Motorsports’ Hayden Gillim didn’t have to win to be crowned champion. But he won anyway.
The win, his seventh of the year, combined with his rival Jayson Uribe finishing third on the OrangeCat BMW M 1000 RR, gave Gillim his second successive Stock 1000 Championship with this one coming on a Honda CBR1000RR-R SP – thus giving Honda its first-ever MotoAmerica title.
Second place went to Jones Honda’s Ashton Yates with the Georgian hounding Gillim for the entire race. Yates waited until the final lap to make a move on Gillim with a pass in turn one on the final lap. But it didn’t stick as Gillim re-passed him immediately. From there it was just a case of defending the inside and keeping Yates behind him.
Yates held on for second, just .049 of a second off the back of Gillim, and it was enough to earn him third in the championship.
Uribe ended a highly successful season of racing with a third-place finish as he narrowly topped FLO4LAW Racing’s Benjamin Smith on the final lap by just .030 of a second.
AMD Motorsport RK Racing’s Richard Kerr was fifth with the Irishman well clear of sixth-placed Bryce Prince on his BPR Yamaha YZF-R1.
“It means a lot,” Gillim said. “Haven’t had a weekend like this since Barber. Had a couple crashes and made it a lot harder on ourselves. Jayson (Uribe) was making us work for it. Ashton (Yates) was really getting it going here at the end. It’s cool to have Honda one and two and wrap up the championship for the Real Steel Southern Honda Powersports team. It’s cool to have the family and everybody here and all the fans. Thanks for sticking it out in the weather.”
Junior Cup – Chapin In A Thriller
On Sunday, it was the final race of the final season for the Junior Cup Championship as the class gives way to the inaugural MotoAmerica Talent Cup Championship in 2025. Two teams and four riders raced in close formation at the front, and who would win, who would reach the podium, and who would finish just off the podium were in question right up until they crossed the finish line.
BARTCON Racing’s Matthew Chapin, who won the championship two weekends ago at Circuit of The Americas, prevailed with the win by just .252 of a second over Bad Boys Racing’s Ella Dreher, while Dreher’s older brother Avery Dreher – who was this year’s defending class champion – crossed the finish line only .018 of a second behind Ella to take the third spot on the podium.
Chapin’s teammate Eli Block finished fourth, just missing out on the podium by .008 of a second.
“Oh, man. That race was really fun,” Chapin said. “I had fun battling with Eli, Avery, and Ella. They were all ripping. It was overall a great race. None of us really made any mistakes. It was really hard to close the gap to Avery at first. He was fast right from the start. I just want to give a huge thanks to (team owner) Colin Barton and (crew chief) Mike Skowronek for everything they’ve done for me this season. My mom and dad, and all my family and friends for coming out. Blud lubricants, KYT, Bison, thank you guys.”
Supersport – Jacobsen Ends It In Victory
With the 2024 Supersport Championship decided on Saturday at New Jersey Motorsports Park, title winner Mathew Scholtz was free to mix it up with the field on Sunday.
And mix it up, he did. It was “just like old times again” in MotoAmerica’s middleweight class as Strack Racing’s Scholtz and Rahal Ducati Moto’s PJ Jacobsen took their familiar spots at the front of the field and proceeded to swap the lead back and forth.
The situation stabilized in the middle laps of the race as Jacobsen established himself in the lead. The New Yorker then stretched his lead at the front and took the checkered flag nearly three-and-a-half seconds ahead of race runner-up Scholtz. Jacobsen’s teammate Corey Alexander finished third, almost 13 seconds behind Scholtz.
“Last night, I didn’t sleep too well,” Jacobsen said. “It was a hard race yesterday for me. I was really struggling, but we kind of went back to the drawing board last night and figured out some stuff that we saw on the data. I felt pretty good in morning warmup, and then, in the race, I felt really good, as well. I was actually surprised that (Mathew) Scholtz was there and made the pass. I was running mid-22s at that point. I was like, ‘Wow, this is pretty fast.’ But it’s been like that all season with him. I was happy to get the win here for the last race of the season and going into winter like that. Especially for the team itself. They worked so hard this first season. So, I’m really proud of the team and everything that they’ve accomplished. We didn’t get the championship, but we definitely fought pretty hard for it. We made some mistakes along the way as a team, also me as a rider. I feel like it was a really good season.
“Having Scholtz as a person to battle with all year, we used to talk more in Superbike and stuff, and I think all the stuff that drew to the competition. It was almost like UFC fighting. It was really good. At the end of the day, that’s how it should be. You don’t want to be laughing and stuff like that with the person you’re battling with. You go in there, and he has to pay his bills, and I have to pay mine. So, at the end of the day, he won a championship, and we’re not really friends on the track. So, I congratulate him and the whole team. Hopefully, he and I can start talking again and be friends. It’s been a long season. Congrats to them. I really enjoyed this whole season, even though it’s been super up-and-down. I had strong moments and bad ones. You look back and you learn from all that stuff. So, we’ll just move forward and get ready for next year.”
MotoAmerica: Altus Motorsports Results from New Jersey Motorsports Park
Jake Lewis (59). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.
(Millville, NJ) MotoAmerica wrapped up the 2024 season at New Jersey Motorsports Park. It was a challenging year for Altus Motorsports, but the team showed incredible growth and resilience throughout the season. The team is already looking ahead to 2025, motivated and ready to come bigger and better than ever.
Jake Lewis had a strong showing in Race 1, finishing in 6th place. However, Race 2 proved more difficult, and he crossed the line in 12th
Jake Lewis: “It was a difficult final weekend for us in New Jersey. The weather was inconsistent all weekend and we just struggled for pace every time on track. It was a bummer to lose 3rd in the championship, but we can be proud of our season against some extremely talented competition. Thanks to the whole crew and Altus Motorsports team for the opportunity this season. I had a lot of fun and achieved good results. We will see what happens in 2025!”
Jaret Nassaney showed promise early in the weekend, qualifying 8th for the Supersport races. Unfortunately, a highside crash in Race 1 resulted in a broken collarbone, preventing him from competing in Race 2.
Jaret Nassaney: “Disappointing to leave NJMP in a sling and no results, but we showed that we can run with the front pack when everything works out. 2024 was tough, but I’m ready to put in the hard work this offseason and come back stronger next year.”
Torin Collins had a strong performance to finish out the season, finishing 10th in Race 1 and 11th in Race 2.
George Nassaney: “This season was full of challenges, but I couldn’t be prouder of how our riders and crew came together. We had some tough breaks, but we learned a lot and grew as a team. I wanted to personally Thank Boyd, Rick, Murph, William, Nelson, Sean, and LJ for all of the hard work this season. Without them our riders would not have had the success they had. Jake, Jaret, and Torin competed every weekend at the highest level and I could not be more proud. The Supersport class is no joke. Lot’s of amazing talented riders make this class extremely tough. We are excited for 2025 and I’m already preparing for our team to come back stronger next season.”
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