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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Four

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 4 of 5

00:25 Engines

01:14 Assembly lifts

01:46 Frames

03:59 Supermoto

05:23 Throttle body (made inside!)

07:49 Brake Bleeding

10:19 Davide Gozzini – Boss of TM production

13:15 Secret stuff…talked about but not shown

13:43 Supermoto Factory Race Shop

17:22 Kind of a lot of time on a thermostat housing

17:58 Raw chambers

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

 

Dunlop Q5 & Q5S Tire Intro: Superbike Tested! In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        Before tire warmers became common in the early 1990s, it took a few laps to warm up race tires. Even after the advent of tire warmers, they were only used on racing slicks and DOT-labeled (signifying that they were theoretically street legal) treaded racing tires. Anything that was actually made for street use was usually hard as a rock and discarded. 

        Now the market has produced DOT-labeled street tires that don’t need tire warmers and can get within a couple of seconds of an overall track record when fitted on a factory Superbike with Jake Gagne at the controls.

        It was impressive watching the best MotoAmerica Superbike riders in the United States rip around Buttonwillow Raceway Park faster than most club stars with the new Dunlop Sportmax Q5 fitted on their actual Superbikes! 

“Dunlop Q5 And Q5S Tire Intro: Superbike Tested,” by Chris Ulrich

 

Dunlop’s new Sportmax Q5 track-day focused tire and its more durable street-oriented Q5S both benefit from the Buffalo, New York factory’s involvement in racing. The company has come a long way since the first U.S.-made racing slicks rolled off the production line in 2013. Read about Dunlop’s impressive, easy-to-use track day rubber in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

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3D Motorsports Named Dunlop Race Tire Supplier For CMRA Events

Dale Kieffer, owner of Racers Edge Performance and the West Coast Distributor for Dunlop Racing tires, has recruited Dustin Dominguez, owner of 3D Motorsports as the Dunlop racing tire service provider for the CMRA racing series.

Dustin has been around the CMRA paddock since he was 10 years old and holds countless wins and class championships along with a few #1 plates! Dustin’s racing accolades don’t stop there. He has won many endurance championships (both regionally and nationally) along with finishing second place twice in AMA 600 Supersport Championships.

“This just seems like the perfect fit for both Dunlop and Dustin,” says Kieffer. “Dustin is a racer at heart and brings a wealth of knowledge to this racing community. He knows the product and is just a stand-up guy!”

 

Dustin Dominguez. Photo courtesy Racers Edge Performance.
Dustin Dominguez. Photo courtesy Racers Edge Performance.

 

For the past several years, Dustin has been operating a MotoAmerica race team and has been building his business prepping and building race bikes as well as offering other trackside services for many racers.

“I’m excited to expand my relationship with Dunlop,” says Dominguez. “I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to providing top-quality service to the CMRA racers as well as the track day riders in the south!”

Going International: MotoAmerica Mini Cup Kids Race In Spain

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        When the MotoAmerica Mini Cup season concluded, Nathan Gouker and Ryder Davis accounted for six wins out of the 10 races in the 160cc class. Gouker, 11, edged Davis, 13, 184-180 in the final point standings to take the title, with Davis the runner-up. That earned each an invite to compete at an official FIM event in Spain during the days leading up to the final MotoGP race of the year at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, near Valencia. 

        And so they did, taking on some of the world’s best Mini road racers, coming away with more experience and solid finishes…

“MotoAmerica Mini Cup Kids Race In Spain,” by Michael Gougis

 

The FIM Mini World Series is a two-day runoff, with three races on the final day of the event. First held in 2021, it is part of the FIM’s emphasis on creating a path to Grand Prix competition for those who are good enough. Read about how the two top Ohvale 160 riders in the U.S. fared against the best from Europe, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia—it’s in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

—Purchase the December 2022 print issue.

—Read the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Three

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 3 of 5

00:32 Swingarm chain blocks

02:49 New machining line to help meet future demand

04:17 Next gen crankcase prototypes.

06:13 Hubs 08:06 Going downstairs!

09:39 Close look at a completed bike

13:00 Engineering

14:38 Test dyno

15:04 Engine mapping

16:51 Shocks

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

Yamaha MT-10 SP Intro, In The December Issue

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        Thanks to the lingering effects of supply chain issues and logistical challenges, Yamaha started receiving 2022-model MT-10 SP roadsters late in the calendar year. But the good news is that it’s a stylish, naked sportbike that goes, stops, and handles with the best of them even if it’s a 2022 model. 

        I attended the launch of the original FZ-10 back in 2017. The FZ-10 was essentially a naked YZF-R1S with a retuned engine and the addition of cruise control, and it was fun to ride. 

        Since then, Yamaha engineers have evolved the company’s FZ performance naked-bike line with an emphasis on torque, with the new MT designation standing for “Master of Torque.” Which bring us to the MT-10 ‘hyper-naked’ model, which offers better performance, more adjustability, and more aggressive styling. The MT-10 SP is at another level… 

            “Yamaha MT-10 SP Intro: Worth The Wait,” by David Swarts

 

Starting with the frame and engine of its YZF-R1, Yamaha has evolved the MT-10 naked roadster into a torquey beast with excellent road manners, thanks to upgraded Ohlins suspension components and other choice bits. Read our impression of the biggest Yamaha Master of Torque—it’s in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

—Purchase the December 2022 print issue.

—Read the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Two

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 2 of 5

00:20 Enter the Factory! (finally, after Part 1)

00:36 2-Stroke Engine Assembly

02:10 4-Stroke Race Engine Assembly

03:17 Kart Engine Assembly

03:27 Gastone Sarafini, owner of TM Racing, (moving parts)

04:57 Nice Italian Jugs

06:25 Throttle Body Casting

07:29 Aluminum Frame Parts

08:56 Hand Finishing Engine Cylinders and Ports

11:30 Walking to New Machine Shop

13:40 Shock Casting 14:46 Machined Dogbone

15:41 Machined Fork Lower Brake Mount

17:38 Pretty Shiftdrums

19:33 Nice Clamps

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

 

Canadian Collins Continuing With AGR Team In JuniorGP World Championship

AGR TEAM CONFIRMS THE CONTINUITY OF TORIN COLLINS IN THE JUNIORGP NEXT SEASON

Canadian Torin Collins re-signs with AGR Team for the 2023 season in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship category. This will be the seventeen-year-olds second year onboard a KTM in the Moto3 Junior Work Championship.

FROM THE AGR PRESS RELEASE

From the AGR Team we want to announce the continuation of Torin Collins in our ranks for the 2023 season. The seventeen-year-old Canadian talent will continue his sporting growth for another year in the JuniorGP category. We are very excited to continue working with Torin Collins and to continue his development as a professional rider. We will continue to build on the foundation laid this season with the goal of taking a step forward for next year.

 

Torin Collins (left) and AGT Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right). Photo courtesy Torin Collins Racing.
Torin Collins (left) and AGR Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right). Photo courtesy Torin Collins Racing.

 

Torin Collins

“I’m super excited and happy to be with the AGR Team for another year. I love this team and I think working together we can make a big step forward next year”

Anscari Nadal (AGR Team Owner)

“We are delighted that he continues with the team, he is a hardworking rider and a great person. I am sure that with a bit of time we will see the best of Torin, can’t wait to start the preseason, see you soon Torin!”

If you would like to know more about Torin Collins or be part of the #71club community visit @torincollinsracing on FB or IG.

Interview: Pecco Bagnaia, From Rossi Fan…To VR46 MotoGP King!

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Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

         Pecco Bagnaia can still remember being nine-years old, sitting on the sofa at home in Turin, Italy, crying his eyes out on the afternoon of October 29, 2006. That was the day Valentino Rossi went into the MotoGP World Championship finale at Valencia holding an apparently unassailable eight-point lead over Nicky Hayden, only to crash his Yamaha YZR-M1 and hand the title to his American rival on a Honda. 

        On the afternoon of November 6, 2022, Bagnaia lined up for the last race of the MotoGP season, with a 23-point lead over reigning World Champion Fabio Quartararo. Only a disaster could stop him snatching the crown, which is exactly what everyone had said about Rossi 16 years earlier. But this time there was no catastrophe, so Bagnaia became MotoGP World Champion…

 “From Rossi Fan To VR46 MotoGP King,” by Mat Oxley

 

Eight-year-old Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia’s first motorcycle was a bright-red minimoto. Seventeen years later he won the MotoGP World Championship on a bright-red Ducati Desmosedici. And mentor Valentino Rossi has been with him all the way. Read about the journey in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

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MotoGP: Suzuki Produces Final Online Fan Magazine

SUZUKI MOTOGP FINAL ONLINE BOOK FOR FANS

Team Suzuki ECSTAR have published a final online book for fans as the team steps away from the MotoGP™ series in 2023.

In this final chapter, many team riders and staff are included from over the years, plus a great amount of top quality imagery, including some special ‘edited’ ones to make you smile with Alex Rins and Joan Mir taking the GSX-RR off road with incredible backdrops.

The view the magazine: suzuki-motogp.com/book.html

Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Four

Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.
Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 4 of 5

00:25 Engines

01:14 Assembly lifts

01:46 Frames

03:59 Supermoto

05:23 Throttle body (made inside!)

07:49 Brake Bleeding

10:19 Davide Gozzini – Boss of TM production

13:15 Secret stuff…talked about but not shown

13:43 Supermoto Factory Race Shop

17:22 Kind of a lot of time on a thermostat housing

17:58 Raw chambers

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

 

Dunlop Q5 & Q5S Tire Intro: Superbike Tested! In The December Issue

MotoAmerica Champion Jake Gagne and his Yamaha Superbike on Dunlop Q5 track-day tires at Buttonwillow. Photo courtesy Dunlop.
MotoAmerica Champion Jake Gagne and his Yamaha Superbike on Dunlop Q5 track-day tires at Buttonwillow. Photo courtesy Dunlop.

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        Before tire warmers became common in the early 1990s, it took a few laps to warm up race tires. Even after the advent of tire warmers, they were only used on racing slicks and DOT-labeled (signifying that they were theoretically street legal) treaded racing tires. Anything that was actually made for street use was usually hard as a rock and discarded. 

        Now the market has produced DOT-labeled street tires that don’t need tire warmers and can get within a couple of seconds of an overall track record when fitted on a factory Superbike with Jake Gagne at the controls.

        It was impressive watching the best MotoAmerica Superbike riders in the United States rip around Buttonwillow Raceway Park faster than most club stars with the new Dunlop Sportmax Q5 fitted on their actual Superbikes! 

“Dunlop Q5 And Q5S Tire Intro: Superbike Tested,” by Chris Ulrich

 

Dunlop’s new Sportmax Q5 track-day focused tire and its more durable street-oriented Q5S both benefit from the Buffalo, New York factory’s involvement in racing. The company has come a long way since the first U.S.-made racing slicks rolled off the production line in 2013. Read about Dunlop’s impressive, easy-to-use track day rubber in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

—Purchase the December 2022 print issue.

Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

Read the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

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3D Motorsports Named Dunlop Race Tire Supplier For CMRA Events

Dustin Dominguez (912) on the Twisted Speed Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000. Photo by Photos by Marty, LLC, courtesy Twisted Speed Racing.
Dustin Dominguez (912) on the Twisted Speed Racing Suzuki GSX-R1000 during the 2021 N2/WERA National Endurance Series. Photo by Photos by Marty, LLC, courtesy Twisted Speed Racing.

Dale Kieffer, owner of Racers Edge Performance and the West Coast Distributor for Dunlop Racing tires, has recruited Dustin Dominguez, owner of 3D Motorsports as the Dunlop racing tire service provider for the CMRA racing series.

Dustin has been around the CMRA paddock since he was 10 years old and holds countless wins and class championships along with a few #1 plates! Dustin’s racing accolades don’t stop there. He has won many endurance championships (both regionally and nationally) along with finishing second place twice in AMA 600 Supersport Championships.

“This just seems like the perfect fit for both Dunlop and Dustin,” says Kieffer. “Dustin is a racer at heart and brings a wealth of knowledge to this racing community. He knows the product and is just a stand-up guy!”

 

Dustin Dominguez. Photo courtesy Racers Edge Performance.
Dustin Dominguez. Photo courtesy Racers Edge Performance.

 

For the past several years, Dustin has been operating a MotoAmerica race team and has been building his business prepping and building race bikes as well as offering other trackside services for many racers.

“I’m excited to expand my relationship with Dunlop,” says Dominguez. “I appreciate the opportunity and look forward to providing top-quality service to the CMRA racers as well as the track day riders in the south!”

Going International: MotoAmerica Mini Cup Kids Race In Spain

Nathan Gouker (37) and Ryder Davis (38) represented the United States in the FIM Mini World Series in Spain. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Nathan Gouker (37) and Ryder Davis (38) represented the United States in the FIM Mini World Series in Spain. Photo by Michael Gougis.

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        When the MotoAmerica Mini Cup season concluded, Nathan Gouker and Ryder Davis accounted for six wins out of the 10 races in the 160cc class. Gouker, 11, edged Davis, 13, 184-180 in the final point standings to take the title, with Davis the runner-up. That earned each an invite to compete at an official FIM event in Spain during the days leading up to the final MotoGP race of the year at Circuit Ricardo Tormo, near Valencia. 

        And so they did, taking on some of the world’s best Mini road racers, coming away with more experience and solid finishes…

“MotoAmerica Mini Cup Kids Race In Spain,” by Michael Gougis

 

The FIM Mini World Series is a two-day runoff, with three races on the final day of the event. First held in 2021, it is part of the FIM’s emphasis on creating a path to Grand Prix competition for those who are good enough. Read about how the two top Ohvale 160 riders in the U.S. fared against the best from Europe, Japan, Malaysia and Indonesia—it’s in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

—Purchase the December 2022 print issue.

—Read the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Three

Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.
Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 3 of 5

00:32 Swingarm chain blocks

02:49 New machining line to help meet future demand

04:17 Next gen crankcase prototypes.

06:13 Hubs 08:06 Going downstairs!

09:39 Close look at a completed bike

13:00 Engineering

14:38 Test dyno

15:04 Engine mapping

16:51 Shocks

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

Yamaha MT-10 SP Intro, In The December Issue

Racing Editor Chris Ulrich on the Yamaha MT-10 SP in the dry at Buttonwillow. He liked the bike's torque and overall fun factor.
Racing Editor Chris Ulrich on the Yamaha MT-10 SP in the dry at Buttonwillow. He liked the bike's torque and overall fun factor.

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

        Thanks to the lingering effects of supply chain issues and logistical challenges, Yamaha started receiving 2022-model MT-10 SP roadsters late in the calendar year. But the good news is that it’s a stylish, naked sportbike that goes, stops, and handles with the best of them even if it’s a 2022 model. 

        I attended the launch of the original FZ-10 back in 2017. The FZ-10 was essentially a naked YZF-R1S with a retuned engine and the addition of cruise control, and it was fun to ride. 

        Since then, Yamaha engineers have evolved the company’s FZ performance naked-bike line with an emphasis on torque, with the new MT designation standing for “Master of Torque.” Which bring us to the MT-10 ‘hyper-naked’ model, which offers better performance, more adjustability, and more aggressive styling. The MT-10 SP is at another level… 

            “Yamaha MT-10 SP Intro: Worth The Wait,” by David Swarts

 

Starting with the frame and engine of its YZF-R1, Yamaha has evolved the MT-10 naked roadster into a torquey beast with excellent road manners, thanks to upgraded Ohlins suspension components and other choice bits. Read our impression of the biggest Yamaha Master of Torque—it’s in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats.

PREVIEW  the December 2022 Issue of Roadracing World!

Click to SUBSCRIBE NOW ! Or call (909) 654-4779, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

—Purchase the December 2022 print issue.

—Read the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription. Log in HERE

—

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Video: Army Of Darkness Tours TM Racing Factory, Part Two

Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.
Go inside the TM Racing factory in Italy. Photo by Sam Fleming.

Roadracing World‘s Sam Fleming and Melissa Berkoff visited the TM Racing factory in Pesaro, Italy in April 2022.

TM Racing makes arguably the most exquisite racing motorcycles for MX, Enduro and Supermoto in the world. They also made a championship-winning Moto3 road race bike!

Join Sam and Melissa on a very in-depth tour of the factory including the machine shop(s), the handcrafted engines and the assembly.

These videos are unscripted and had to be shot contemporaneously with the tour so forgive any verbal slips and/or the handheld nature of the camera work.

Part 2 of 5

00:20 Enter the Factory! (finally, after Part 1)

00:36 2-Stroke Engine Assembly

02:10 4-Stroke Race Engine Assembly

03:17 Kart Engine Assembly

03:27 Gastone Sarafini, owner of TM Racing, (moving parts)

04:57 Nice Italian Jugs

06:25 Throttle Body Casting

07:29 Aluminum Frame Parts

08:56 Hand Finishing Engine Cylinders and Ports

11:30 Walking to New Machine Shop

13:40 Shock Casting 14:46 Machined Dogbone

15:41 Machined Fork Lower Brake Mount

17:38 Pretty Shiftdrums

19:33 Nice Clamps

We hope you find this look inside the factory as fascinating as we did.

Please let us know in the comments!

You can read Sam’s report on their visit to TM Racing in the November 2022 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology.

Subscribe to the print magazine at http://roadracingworld.com

See an archive of other Army Of Darkness articles at http://armyofdarkness.com

@roadracingworld @tmracing @tmracingtube

 

Canadian Collins Continuing With AGR Team In JuniorGP World Championship

Torin Collins (71). Photo courtesy Torin Collins Racing.
Torin Collins (71). Photo by @Onepercentmagazine, courtesy Torin Collins Racing.

AGR TEAM CONFIRMS THE CONTINUITY OF TORIN COLLINS IN THE JUNIORGP NEXT SEASON

Canadian Torin Collins re-signs with AGR Team for the 2023 season in the FIM JuniorGP World Championship category. This will be the seventeen-year-olds second year onboard a KTM in the Moto3 Junior Work Championship.

FROM THE AGR PRESS RELEASE

From the AGR Team we want to announce the continuation of Torin Collins in our ranks for the 2023 season. The seventeen-year-old Canadian talent will continue his sporting growth for another year in the JuniorGP category. We are very excited to continue working with Torin Collins and to continue his development as a professional rider. We will continue to build on the foundation laid this season with the goal of taking a step forward for next year.

 

Torin Collins (left) and AGT Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right). Photo courtesy Torin Collins Racing.
Torin Collins (left) and AGR Team Owner Anscari Nadal (right). Photo courtesy Torin Collins Racing.

 

Torin Collins

“I’m super excited and happy to be with the AGR Team for another year. I love this team and I think working together we can make a big step forward next year”

Anscari Nadal (AGR Team Owner)

“We are delighted that he continues with the team, he is a hardworking rider and a great person. I am sure that with a bit of time we will see the best of Torin, can’t wait to start the preseason, see you soon Torin!”

If you would like to know more about Torin Collins or be part of the #71club community visit @torincollinsracing on FB or IG.

Interview: Pecco Bagnaia, From Rossi Fan…To VR46 MotoGP King!

Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia (63) leads mentor Valentino Rossi (46) at Valencia, 2021. Photo courtesy Michelin.
Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia (63) leads mentor Valentino Rossi (46) at Valencia, 2021. Several machines that appear to be ex-Rossi racebikes were in a stash of 62 confiscated by Mexican authorities who were working with the FBI. Photo courtesy Michelin.

Featured In the December 2022 issue of Roadracing World:

         Pecco Bagnaia can still remember being nine-years old, sitting on the sofa at home in Turin, Italy, crying his eyes out on the afternoon of October 29, 2006. That was the day Valentino Rossi went into the MotoGP World Championship finale at Valencia holding an apparently unassailable eight-point lead over Nicky Hayden, only to crash his Yamaha YZR-M1 and hand the title to his American rival on a Honda. 

        On the afternoon of November 6, 2022, Bagnaia lined up for the last race of the MotoGP season, with a 23-point lead over reigning World Champion Fabio Quartararo. Only a disaster could stop him snatching the crown, which is exactly what everyone had said about Rossi 16 years earlier. But this time there was no catastrophe, so Bagnaia became MotoGP World Champion…

 “From Rossi Fan To VR46 MotoGP King,” by Mat Oxley

 

Eight-year-old Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia’s first motorcycle was a bright-red minimoto. Seventeen years later he won the MotoGP World Championship on a bright-red Ducati Desmosedici. And mentor Valentino Rossi has been with him all the way. Read about the journey in the latest issue of Roadracing World!

 

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MotoGP: Suzuki Produces Final Online Fan Magazine

Image courtesy Team Suzuki Press Office.
Image courtesy Team Suzuki Press Office.

SUZUKI MOTOGP FINAL ONLINE BOOK FOR FANS

Team Suzuki ECSTAR have published a final online book for fans as the team steps away from the MotoGP™ series in 2023.

In this final chapter, many team riders and staff are included from over the years, plus a great amount of top quality imagery, including some special ‘edited’ ones to make you smile with Alex Rins and Joan Mir taking the GSX-RR off road with incredible backdrops.

The view the magazine: suzuki-motogp.com/book.html