BMW Unveils New And Improved 2023 S 1000 RR

David Swarts

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September 29, 2022

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BMW Unveils New And Improved 2023 S 1000 RR

The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR

Updated chassis, suspension and aerodynamics.

New electronic assist features.

MSRP of $17,895

Expected U.S. market arrival – January 2023.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 29, 2022…BMW Motorrad USA is proud to announce the new, updated, 2023 BMW S 1000 RR with meaningful enhancements to the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics and electronic assist systems. First introduced in 2009, the BMW S 1000 RR has become the standard for its segment in terms of performance and rider safety features.

“With an advanced suspension and chassis, the new Brake Slide Assist and DTC Slide Control assistance systems as well as optimized aerodynamics with winglets and a redesigned rear end, we are able to raise the RR’s performance to a new level.” Wolfgang Wallner, Project Manager S 1000 RR

The highlights of the new BMW S 1000 RR

Shorter secondary gear ratio for more traction at the rear wheel.

Advanced “Flex Frame” with more flex.

Chassis geometry with new steering head angle, offset, caster and wheelbase.

M Chassis Kit with adjustable swinging arm pivot point and raised rear end.

Dynamic Traction Control DTC with new Slide Control function for drifts while accelerating using steering angle sensor.

ABS Pro with new Brake Slide Assist function using steering angle sensor for braking drifts when approaching corners.

ABS Pro Setting “Slick”

Optimized aerodynamics with new front section, winglets, high windshield and partitioning off of the lower triple clamp.

M lightweight battery as standard.

USB charging port in the rear section.

Redesigned rear section and shorter license plate holder.

Redesigned wiring harness for easier removal of the license plate frame.

Clutch and generator cover in black.

Easier rear wheel assembly removal due to loss-proof axle bushings, chamfered brake pads and brake anchor plate.

M GPS Mouse Adapter as part of the BMW Motorrad original accessory range.

New GoPro holder as part of the BMW Motorrad original accessory range.

Three paintwork finishes: Blackstorm metallic, Style Passion in Racing Red non-metallic and Lightwhite non-metallic/BMW M.

The 2023 S 1000 RR's engine has new intake ports fed by an improved air box with variable-length velocity stacks. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad. — The 2023 S 1000 RR’s engine has new intake ports fed by an improved air box with variable-length velocity stacks. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Engine and drivetrain

The new RR features a revised 4-cylinder in-line engine and delivers 205 hp at 13,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 83 lb-ft. at 11,000 rpm, unchanged in the U.S. from the outgoing model’s power and torque figures. The maximum engine speed is 14,600 rpm. Increased rear wheel traction in all gears is provided by a shorter secondary gear ratio through the use of a sprocket with 46 instead of 45 teeth.

The cylinder head with new intake port geometry is modelled on the M RR engine. With the aim of achieving optimum power delivery across the entire rev range, the intake ducts have been redesigned as well. They feature the advanced channel geometry as used in the M RR but have a cast surface instead of milled as on the M RR.

BMW ShiftCam Technology

The advanced RR engine is equipped with BMW ShiftCam Technology for varying the valve timing and the valve stroke on the intake side. This is a three-part intake shift camshaft that has two cams mounted on a shift segment for each valve to be actuated: a torque cam and a power cam, each with optimally designed cam geometry. The shift speed of the BMW ShiftCam of the new RR is 9,000 rpm, same as before.

By means of an axial displacement of the cam segment, the inlet valves are shifted from either the torque cam or the power cam in just 10 milliseconds, depending on the load and speed. The axial displacement of the cam segment and thus the use of torque or power cam is affected via two shift cams on the cam segment and two electromechanical actuators. The different design of the cam geometry is used to vary the timing and the valve lift. While the full-load cam provides maximum valve lift, the partial-load cam delivers reduced valve lift.

The benefits of BMW ShiftCam Technology include:

Increased torque in the low and medium speed range while preserving peak output.

Optimum design of partial-load cam geometry for the low to medium load and engine speed range.

Reduced load change loss in the partial load range.

Reduced exhaust emissions and optimized sound.

Improved Airbox

The new RR powerplant is equipped with a new airbox with variable intake funnels. The intake funnels have been shortened, as found in the M RR engine, in order to optimize the air charge and thus power generation, especially at higher engine speeds.

As before, the length of the intake funnels is varied in two stages via a map-controlled servomotor mounted on the airbox. The shorter intake passages are opened from 11,900 rpm since these are more favorable in terms of achieving maximum output.

The instrument display on the S 1000 RR allows the rider to adjust and monitor the status of the refined electronic rider aids and features. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Ride modes and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with new Slide Control

The 2023 BMW S 1000 RR features two distinct sets of riding modes: For street and for the track. The four standard modes include “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic” and “Race”, while the optional “Pro Modes” offers “Race Pro 1”, “Race Pro 2” and “Race Pro 3”. The latest generation of Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with 6-axis sensor cluster, lean angle sensor and fine adjustment for even more safety and performance when accelerating are also standard.

The new feature of Dynamic Traction Control DTC is the Slide Control function. The central component of Slide Control is the steering angle sensor. Based on its signal, together with the wheel speeds and the sensor box signals, the slip angle at the rear wheel (“drift angle”) is estimated.

Depending on the characteristics of the rear tire, the road surface and the drive slip allowed by the slip control, a slip angle is established. This is so small in the stable driving condition that it is not noticed by the rider. Slide Control compares the current slip angle and comes up with a set value dependent on the DTC setpoint. If it looks as if this setpoint is going to be exceeded, Slide Control initiates a reduction of the drive slip.

When slick tires are used on the track, the rider is assisted in controlling power slides that occur in combination with the appropriate riding style and DTC setting. For this purpose, the new RR has two different settings with separately stored drift angles: DTC settings 3 and 2. These enable very experienced riders to make the best possible use of the rear tire’s potential and to influence the bike’s racing line at the exit of the bend by using the throttle grip and the “drift angle”. Analogous to this new Slide Control function, the steering angle sensor makes it possible to use the new Brake Slide Control function.

As before, the DTC has four fixed basic settings for the respective riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic” and “Race”. In the “Race Pro” riding modes, fine adjustment (+/- Shift) is also available. The “Pro Modes” option offers an adjustable DTC Wheelie function for the first time. It allows wheelies to be suppressed or limited with the aim of achieving maximum acceleration via front wheel lift-off detection.

Throttle mapping

The new RR features two standard throttle maps which are linked to the riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic” and “Race”.

Rain: soft throttle response, reduced drive torque in the lower gears.

Road: optimal throttle response, reduced drive torque in the lower gears.

Dynamic: optimal throttle response, reduced drive torque in the lower gears.

Optimum throttle response, maximum drive torque in all gears.

In Race Pro 1 to 3 mode, the rider can select two additional combinations of throttle response and drive torque.

Smooth throttle response and full drive torque.

Direct throttle response and full drive torque.

As another element of the “Pro Modes” option, Engine Brake also offers a three-stage adjustment of engine drag torque during coasting.

Hill Start Control and Hill Start Control Pro

The new RR offers standard Hill Start Control to facilitate starting on gradients. The optional Hill Start Control Pro goes beyond Hill Start Control by providing the additional function Auto HSC. The settings menu allows this additional function to be individualized in such a way that the brake is automatically activated on a gradient (greater than +/- 5 %) when the hand or foot brake lever has been activated, shortly after the motorcycle comes to a standstill.

Advanced Shift Assistant Pro

As before Shift Assistant Pro enables upshifting without clutch actuation and thus offers acceleration almost without interrupting traction. It also allows downshifting without clutch or throttle actuation in the load and speed ranges relevant for riding. This allows very fast gear changes and reduces clutch use to a minimum.

For use in the new RR, the Shift Assistant Pro has been improved. The rider’s shift request is now implemented via a torque model and thus enables shifts in all operating ranges. At the same time, the reaction time to so-called claw or jaw hits has been optimized and the load change damping after gear changes has been improved. For use on the track, the conventional shifting pattern (first gear down) can be changed in a few simple steps to first gear up.

Launch Control

The new RR also offers the rider Launch Control for active support on race starts. Activation is done during standstill with the engine idling by pressing the start button for more than three seconds. The relevant information is displayed on the instrument cluster. From the technical point of view, Launch Control also limits engine torque so that the maximum transferable drive torque is available at the rear wheel when setting off in first gear. When the rider shifts into second gear, the engine torque is corrected in line with the change in ratio so that the maximum transferable drive torque continues to be available at the rear wheel during this phase.

Pit Lane Limiter

The Pit Lane Limiter enables the RR rider to limit speed when passing through the pit lane, regardless of the riding mode. The pit lane limiter is audibly perceptible and thus increases safety in the pit lane.

The front end of a 2023 BMW S 1000 RR fitted with an optional M Carbon front wheel. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Suspension

“Thanks to the further developed Flex Frame as well as the new chassis geometry, the new RR offers even better riding precision, accuracy and feedback from the front wheel.” Sebastian Epp, Project Engineer Chassis

The RR was not only improved in terms of overall performance, but also with regard to the chassis and suspension. A revised main frame, modified chassis geometry as well as the new Brake Slide Assist system and the additional “Slick” ABS Pro Setting contribute significantly to the increased performance of the chassis and suspension.

Advanced “Flex Frame”

The heart of the chassis of the new RR is still the aluminum bridge frame, which is a welded construction of four gravity die-cast parts and integrates the engine, which is inclined forward by 32 degrees as before, as a supporting element. With the aim of optimizing lateral flexibility, the main frame of the new RR was given several openings in the side areas.

What has remained are the advantages of the frame due to its very narrow design. This significantly reduces the width of the bike in the area that is relevant for good knee contact, and it was possible to make the RR only about 0.8 inches wider than a V4 engine in this area. The rider benefits from being able to keep their thighs together closer to the bike and thus in a more relaxed riding posture.

Improved Chassis Geometry

Focus was also given to increasing riding precision when developing the new chassis of the RR. The steering head angle has been flattened out by 0.5 degrees (23.6 degrees instead of the previous 23.1 degrees and the offset of the triple clamps has been reduced by 0.1 inches. The castor was increased from 3.7 inches to 3.9 inches. At the same time, the wheelbase was extended to 57.4 inches, an increase of 0.7 inches. The adjustability of the swing arm pivot point and the height of the rear end is due to the use of the standard M Chassis Kit which allows for chassis geometric adjustments on the track. The new chassis geometry is accompanied not only by better riding precision, but also by increased accuracy and improved feedback from the front wheel.

Changes to the rear axle make removing and installing the rear wheel easier on the 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. This bike is fitted with optional M Performance parts. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Easier removal of rear wheel

As before, rear wheel control is ensured by a gravity die cast swing arm derived from racing. Suspension and damping is provided by a central spring and shock with adjustable spring base, damping, rebound and compression. The rebound and compression can still be adjusted by means of a ten-click scaling. The shock is now height-adjustable for enhanced tuning. For easier removal and installation of the rear wheel, the axle bushings on the rear wheel on the right side are now mounted to prevent loss and the brake pads and the brake anchor plate are chamfered. The total rear suspension travel is 4.6 inches.

Fully adjustable upside-down 45 mm telescopic fork

As in the predecessor model, the upside-down fork with 45 mm slide tubes offers a high degree of brake stability, as well as a stable response and feedback.

The upside-down fork is fitted with closed-cartridge inserts, i.e. separate hydraulic piston-cylinder systems, and is fitted with adjustment options for the spring rest as well as the damping rebound and compression stage. The total front suspension travel is 4.7 inches.

Dynamic Damping Control DDC

The new version of the legendary RR can be equipped with an optional electronically controlled Dynamic Damping Control DDC suspension.

The basic settings of the DDC are linked to the riding modes “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic” and “Race”. In “Rain” and “Road” mode, the DDC’s tuning focus is on damping which can be best described as sporty-comfortable. “Road” is tuned for urban environments with poor to good asphalt surfaces.

The “Dynamic” riding mode, on the other hand, is intended for smooth road surfaces.

In the “Race” riding mode, the basic damping is increased for track use.

In the “Race Pro” riding modes, the individually adjustable “Race” DDC damping characteristic optimally supports track riding and provides an even firmer shock setting over “Race.” Here, the springs and shocks provide the rider with optimum and exacting feedback at all times with regard to the respective riding situation.

In addition, suspension tuning can be individualized in all riding modes. In the same way as with the mechanical adjustments, the customer can make the suspension softer or firmer simply by clicking in the configuration menu.

The ABS Pro system on the 2023 S 1000 RR includes four-piston front brake calipers and a new, adjustable Brake Slide Assist feature. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

ABS Pro with new Brake Slide Assist and ABS Pro “Slick” setting

Like its predecessor, the new RR has a brake system that is supremely effective on the road and on the track. At the front there are two radially mounted 4-piston fixed calipers in conjunction with 320 mm / 12.6-inch steel brake discs which are 4.5 mm / 0.18 inches thick (5.5 mm / 0.22 inches thick with forged and carbon fiber wheels). At the rear, deceleration is taken care of by a single-piston floating caliper with a 220 mm / 8.7-inch steel brake disc.

ABS Pro is standard on the new BMW S 1000 RR. In contrast to conventional ABS systems, ABS Pro offers extra safety when braking in turns. Even when braking hard in a leaning position, ABS Pro is able to prevent the wheels from locking, thereby reducing the risk of falling when leaning – even in the event of panic braking. In the “Race Pro” modes, the ABS function can be set to five different levels, with the ABS Pro function linked accordingly. A new feature of the current RR is the ABS Pro Setting “Slick” as part of the optional Ride Modes Pro. This setting adjusts for the use of slick track tires.

The new Brake Slide Assist function is an important and very helpful innovation for track riders. As in the new DTC Slide Control function, this new system is based on steering angle sensors and allows the rider to set a specific drift angle for so-called braking drifts while sliding into corners at a maintained speed.

From a technical point of view, a slip angle (drift angle) is set using the steering angle sensor response by limiting the brake pressure at the rear wheel by the ABS Pro system and by controlling the rear wheel slip by the engine drag torque control (MSR).

Due to their position on the motorcycle and the application of force via the handlebars, the rider has considerable influence on the drift behavior during braking. Brake Slide Assist provides support to the rider for this partially unstable riding condition of drifting.

As a component of the “Pro Modes” option, DBC Dynamic Brake Control provides the rider with additional support during braking. DBC increases safety when braking, even in difficult situations, by avoiding unintentional throttle activation. As soon as the sensor cluster supplies a certain deceleration value during braking, any simultaneous desire to accelerate on the part of the rider is detected as implausible and throttle valve opening is suppressed. This keeps the motorcycle stable and shortens the braking distance.

The right side of a 2023 BMW S 1000 RR. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Electronic Systems

The 6.5-inch TFT instrument cluster of the new RR has four available screen layouts (Pure Ride with the main details and 3 Core screens) and riders can choose what is displayed to suit their needs as before.

As a new comfort function, the last selected screen display appears after turning on the ignition again. The entire display is designed with a focus on sport riding and its breadth of information, display quality and, last but not least, user-friendliness are still unrivalled in the supersports segment.

In addition to a wide range of functions and information, the BMW Motorrad developers placed particular emphasis on the best possible readability of the 6.5-inch TFT display. It is linked to the Multi Controller on the left-hand handlebar panel and can be operated quickly, safely and conveniently from here.

The rider can choose between customized screen displays for various purposes. The Pure Ride screen, for example, provides all the necessary information for normal operation on the road, while the three Core screen displays are designed for the track and provide a corresponding range of information. In addition, the rev counter is displayed here both in analogue form (Core 1 and 2) and in the form of a bar graph (Core 3).

In the course of the development of the RR, several new functions were added. For example, the new instrument cluster features an optimized display of the rev counter. It now has a dashed area and a solid red area that is directly controlled by the engine control unit. The dashed area is to be avoided in continuous operation, but can be approached briefly, whereas the continuous red area is blocked. This new display scheme applies, for example, to a reduced warm-up rpm limit, speed limitation due to diagnosed faults, Launch Control or when the engine is not yet at operating temperature. Another new function of the rev counter is that it flashes together with the shift light.

Further new functions of the instrument cluster are preselection of a riding mode as well as navigation and entertainment as part of “Driving Modes Pro”.

Alongside the digital display of speed, revolutions per minute, selected mode, settings for ABS Pro, DTC and DDC and the menus, it is also possible to access the following wide range of information on the screen (depending on the options fitted), for example:

Current left/right lean angle.

Maximum left/right lean angle.

Current deceleration achieved in m/s2.

Maximum deceleration achieved in m/s2.

Torque reduction through DTC.

Speed warning (display “SPEED” if a predefined speed is exceeded).

Average speed.

Average fuel consumption.

Trip 1 and 2.

Odometer.

Fuel level.

Remaining range.

For riders using their new RR on the track, the new instrument cluster offers additional and highly usable data which can be accessed in a variety of screen display formats:

Lap time and lap distance.

Lap specific speeds (min, max, average).

Active riding mode per lap.

DTC setting value per lap.

Lean angle left/right.

Lean angle maximums left/right per lap.

Maximum DTC torque reduction per lap.

Maximum deceleration per lap.

Number of gear shifts per lap.

Average throttle grip position per lap.

Total laps, total riding time and total distance.

Best-ever lap time.

BMW has made it easier to remove the taillight/turn signals before taking the 2023 S 1000 RR on track. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.

Quicker removal of license plate bracket, M battery and USB charging socket

As before, the license plate bracket, the turn signals and license plate lights form one unit and the functions of the brake and taillights are integrated into the turn signals. The extremely compact grouping makes it easy to get the RR ready for track use in a few simple steps. Thanks to a modified wiring harness, which is now equipped with an LWS connector, disassembly is now even quicker and easier.

Compared to the predecessor model, the standard equipment has also been expanded to include the previous optional extras – A lightweight M battery and a USB charging socket.

Aerodynamics and Design

“With the winglets, we were able to achieve an optimum balance of downforce and drag and thus improve the RR’s performance once again.” Johann Sievers-Paulsen, Body Development S 1000 RR

When it was launched in 2009, the RR immediately stood out thanks to its extremely compact layout and super-sporty design. This has not changed, and the new RR delivers a perfect harmony of super-sporty design, every-day usability and focused track use.

A newly designed rear section with pillion cover make the current RR look even sportier. The shorter license plate bracket is new as is the Endurance seat, which is available as part of the original BMW Motorrad accessory range. The rear pillion cover is available as an optional extra for the pillion seat.

Winglets

One of the main areas of focus in the development of the RR was aerodynamics. This area has played a central role in both MotoGP and in the Superbike World Championship for several years now, with the aim of improving lap times even further. While for decades the developers of racing motorcycles concentrated almost exclusively on aerodynamic resistance (“drag”) and thus essentially on the best achievable top speed, today the focus is on other aerodynamic aspects for Superbikes and MotoGP bikes with outputs of well over 200 hp.

In addition to achieving the highest possible maximum speed, which is absolutely necessary for race victories, another goal, especially with these extremely powerful machines, is to achieve the best possible contact between the tires and the road – especially during acceleration.

Wheelies are absolutely undesirable from a racing dynamics point of view, as the drive force in a wheelie is not converted 100 percent into forward propulsion but into the rising of the front end of the motorbike. Accordingly, the traction control kicks in to prevent wheelies and thus maximize the forward driving force. Valuable tenths of a second are saved here.

The winglets on the front fairing of the new RR take this scenario into account as they generate up to 22 lbs. of aerodynamic downforce and thus an additional front wheel load depending on the speed. The additional wheel load on the front wheel counteracts the wheelie tendency during acceleration, thus the traction control system has to regulate less, making more drive power available for acceleration and leading to improved lap times.

The BMW Motorrad developers countered the slightly increased aerodynamic resistance caused by the small additional frontal area and shape of the winglets with a newly designed high windshield. This helps improve the flow around the rider’s helmet. A further aerodynamic improvement was achieved by partitioning off the lower triple clamp.

The dynamic design of the RR featuring a color scheme with three individual characters: The basic variants of Blackstorm metallic, Style Passion in Racing Red non-metallic and the racing-oriented Lightwhite non-metallic/BMW M. The now black covers for the alternator and clutch are featured in all three paintwork finishes.

Option Packages

M Package – Lightwhite paint with M lettering and new clear coat, M footrests, black fuel filler cap, M Carbon wheels, M sports seat. As an alternative to the M Carbon wheels, the customer can also choose the M forged wheels.

Dynamic Package – Ride modes Pro, DDC Dynamic Damping Control, heated grips, cruise control.

Race Package – M Endurance chain with M titanium sports silencer or M full titanium exhaust system.

Carbon Package – M Carbon front wheel fender, M Carbon rear wheel mudguard, M Carbon chain guard, M Carbon side trim, M Carbon sprocket cover.

Milled Parts Package – M folding clutch lever, M brake lever guard.

Individual Options

Alarm system

Pillion seat cover

RDC tire pressure monitor

M Performance Parts.

M axle protectors.

M Carbon airbox cover.

M Carbon rear wheel.

M Carbon front wheel.

M Carbon chain guard.

M Carbon rear wheel cover.

M Carbon front wheel cover.

M Carbon sprocket cover.

M Carbon fuel tank trim.

M Carbon fairing side panel top.

M Datalogger.

M GPS Lap Trigger.

M rider footrests.

M rider footrest system.

M seat.

M seat high.

M seat low.

M passenger footrests.

M folding handbrake lever.

M folding handbrake lever with remote adjustment.

M handbrake lever protector.

M chain tensioner.

M folding clutch lever.

M clutch lever protector.

M lithium-ion battery.

M rear assembly stand mounting spools.

M engine protectors.

M oil fill cap.

M cover kit.

M fork clamp for stub handlebars.

M forged wheel, rear.

M forged wheel, front.

M Endurance seat.

M tire warmers.

Storage

Folding rucksack.

Rear bag, 20-liter.

Tank bag, 1.5-liter.

Pouch for smartphone.

Tank bag, 10-liter.

Bag for passenger seat, 10-liter.

Ergonomics and comfort

Passenger seat.

Windscreen tinted.

Windshield, high.

Windshield, high, tinted.

Action camera/accessory mount.

Protection

Tank pad.

Radiator and oil cooler guard.

Protective film for TFT display.

Specifications

		BMW S 1000 RR
Engine		Liquid-cooled inline 4-cylinder
Capacity	cc	999
Bore x stroke	mm	80.0 x 49.7
Power	hp	205 @ 13,000 rpm
Torque	lb-ft.	83 @ 11,000 rpm
Max. engine speed	rpm	14,600
Compression ratio		13.3:1
Fuel		Power rated at 98 RON. 95-98 RON knock control
Valvetrain		DOHC, valve actuation via single cam followers BMW ShiftCam variable intake cam control
Valves per cylinder		4
Intake / Exhaust valve diameter	mm	33.5 / 27.2
Throttle body diameter	mm	48
Engine control		BMS-0
Emission control		Closed-loop three-way catalytic converter

Alternator	watts	450
Battery	Volta / Ah	M lightweight battery 12v / 5 Ah
Headlamp		LED free-form twin low-beam, LED free-form high-beam
Starter	kW	0.8

Clutch		Self-reinforcing multi-plate anti-hopping oil bath clutch, mechanically operated
Gearbox		6-speed, constant-mesh
Primary ratio		1.652
Transmission gear ratios I		2.647
II		2.091
III		1.727
IV		1.500
V		1.360
VI		1.261
Secondary ratio		2.706
Rear wheel drive type		Chain

Frame construction type		Aluminum composite bridge frame, engine self-supporting
Front suspension		Upside-down telescopic fork, 45 mm slide tube diameter Spring preload, rebound and compression adjustable Optional DDC electronically adjustable damping
Rear suspension		Aluminum underslung double-sided swingarm Central spring and shock absorber Spring preload, rebound and compression adjustable Optional DDC electronically adjustable damping
Suspension travel front / rear	inches	4.7 / 4.6
Wheel castor	inches	3.9
Steering head angle	degrees	23.6

Brakes, front		Twin 320 mm / 12.6-inch floating disks 4-piston fixed calipers
Brakes, rear		Single 220 mm / 8.7-inch, single-piston floating caliper
ABS		BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, partially integral, disengageable
Traction control		BMW Motorrad DTC
Wheels		Standard die-cast aluminum wheels Optional M forged aluminum or M Carbon wheels
Wheels, front / rear	inches	3.50 x 17 / 6.00 x 17
Tires, front / rear		120/70 ZR17 / 190/55 ZR17

Length x width at mirrors	inches	81.6 x 33.3
Wheelbase	inches	57.4
Seat height	inches	32.4
Weight, DIN unladen, fully fueled	lbs.	434.3 standard trim, 430.8 with Race Package 426.6 with M Package
Permitted total weight	lbs.	897
Fuel tank capacity	gallons	4.4

Acceleration, 0-62 mph	seconds	3.2
Top speed	mph	186+

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OMRRA: Pinkstaff Earns Two #1 Plates At Portland International Raceway

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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OMRRA: Pinkstaff Earns Two #1 Plates At Portland International Raceway

The Oregon Motorcycle Road Racing Association (OMRRA) completed the 2022 season last weekend [September 24-25 at Portland International Raceway] with perfect weather and track conditions. While some overall and class championships were already decided, there was plenty of hardware still up for grabs. OMRRA continues to work closely with WMRRA (Washington Motorcycle Road Racing Association) to create high-quality racing for racers and spectators alike. Round Six was no different with many WMRRA racers showing up to take home some OMRRA trophies.

The star of the weekend was surely Kevin Pinkstaff aboard his Zlock Racing Kawasaki ZX-10R with Pirelli tires. Kevin was crowned the champion of OMRRA’s Moneywell Lending Title Championship, so the #1 plate will be easy to find next year attached to the fluorescent Zlock livery. In addition to the OMRRA #1 Kevin also secured the WMRRA #1 plate for 2022, making him the king of Northwest road racing this year!

OMRRA’s Clubman Championship, sponsored by MotoCorsa, totals the points from each racer’s top two classes in a full-club hunt for the #1c plate. With the season done and dusted, the top five finishers in the Clubman Championship are: Alex Taylor, Nathan Aldrich, Jon Campbell, Joe Pittman, and Chase Farthing.

The Middleweight and Ultra-Lightweight races made for some of the closest battles, with Taylor, Aldrich, Jacob Keiner, and Hannah Johnson swapping podium spots among the six Middleweight races.

In the four Ultra-Lightweight races, Paxton Gray and Austin McCabe dominated once again aboard their Gray Area Racing 2022 KTM RC 390s. McCabe leaves the weekend with two new lap records in the ULWSS and ULWGP classes (1:19.957 and 1:20.205, resp.).

The 600 Supersport and Superbike races were dominated by Andy DiBrino on his EDR-tuned KTM 890 Duke R, fresh off a successful season of Roland Sands Design (RSD) Super Hooligan racing. Andy was followed by Josh McKay and Micah Kudo all weekend with great battles throughout the 600 ranks.

The Langlitz Leathers Vintage Championship leader Theis Corneliussen was back aboard his Yamaha RZ350, with some heavy competition from multiple Honda RS125s piloted by Collin Spittal, Shannon Lang, and Rob Tatom.

OMRRA’s next event will be the awards banquet in January, with racing returning in April of 2023.

OMRRA, incorporated in 1972 as a non-profit, volunteer run organization, has members ranging in age from 12 to over 70, racing motorcycles of many brands, sizes and ages. OMRRA operates at Portland International Raceway, a city park and world class track. For more information, visit www.omrra.com and join us at www.facebook.com/omrra.racing and @omrra.pdx on social media.

Money Well Lending Title Championship

1. Kevin Pinkstaff – 365pts

2. Kevin Obrien – 124pts

3. Andy DiBrino – 66pts

4. Abraham Balderas – 29pts

5. Christopher Ancien – 52pts

MotoCorsa Clubman Championship

1. Alex Taylor – 503pts

2. Nathan Aldrich – 379pts

3. Jon Campbell – 340pts

4. Joe Pittman – 301pts

5. Chase Farthing – 288pts

Langlitz Leathers Vintage Championship

1. Theis Corneliussen -27pts

2. Rob Tatom – 18pts

3. Collin Spittal – 17pts

4. Shannon Lang – 13pts

5. Ryan Shanahan – 12pts

Individual Race Results from September 24-25, 2022 at Portland International Raceway:

Round 6 RRW Results Sept 24-25 2022

MotoAmerica: The Final Round Of Press Releases From Barber

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September 28, 2022

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MotoAmerica: The Final Round Of Press Releases From Barber

Rodio Racing Concludes 2022 Season at Barber Motorsports Park

Gus Rodio Ties for STG Junior Cup Championship; Anthony Mazziotto Ties for 2nd Place in REV’IT! Twins Cup

Entering the season finale at Barber Motorsports Park Gus Rodio and Anthony Mazziotto held second place in their respective championships. Despite being 20 points behind in the class championship, with 50 points available in two races Gus was optimistic about the prospect of erasing the deficit. Rebounding from fifth place in the first qualifying session Gus secured a third place grid position being only one of three riders in the 1:35’s. In an exciting Race One, Gus battled for the lead throughout, leading the white flag lap but dropping to third at the finish. Race Two was a different story, where Gus was credited with the lead in nine of the 11 laps, including the final lap for the his third win of the season. The win was enough to erase the entire points distance between Gus and the leader, finishing in a 285 point tie. After applying tie-breaker rules Gus was presented the second-place championship trophy. Gus announced that the 2022 Junior Cup season was his last and he will move up to Twins Cup racing in 2023.

Gus Rodio: “P2 in the 2022 MotoAmerica Junior Cup Championship. We lost by zero points. We managed 11 podiums, three wins, five second-place finishes, and three third-place finishes. There’s so many people to thank for making this happen. Kevin Rodio is the backbone to my whole career let alone our Rodio Racing team. I appreciate everything he does, and has done for me. Thank you Rich Marshall for being my main mechanic this season. It went from helping out at Daytona, to him making every single round, giving me a dialed machine to push for this championship all season long. Frank Angel for data analysis and using his many years of experience and intelligence to our advantage. Thank you Artie Meeker for his help as always, and keeping the vibes high! Thank you to my mom Stacey Santora Rodio my sister Nat Rodio and my brother Maximilian Rodio for everything they do for me behind the scenes. Thank you to my grandparents Mark Rodio and Rose Marie Pitale Rodio for their support. Thank you to all of my sponsors that help me chase this dream, because without them, we truly wouldn’t be doing what we are.”

Anthony Mazziotto (516) aboard his Rodio Racing Aprilia RS 660. Photo by Brian J. Nelson, courtesy of Rodio Racing.

Anthony Mazziotto came to Barber in second place, 15 points behind the REV’IT! Twins Cup leader with 25 championship points available. An electronics issue prevented Anthony from running the entire free practice session, and he dropped out of Q1 with a mechanical after completing only six laps. In Q2 Anthony finally completed his first full on-track session to finish in 10th position. In Sunday’s warm up things were looking improved for Anthony as he pushed to the fourth-fastest time. In the only race of the weekend an eighth-place finish secured a tie for 191 championship points that ultimately resulted in a season finish in third place after tie-breaker rules were applied.

Rodio Racing will retool over the off-season and be back in 2023 to chase more championships!

More, from a press release issued by Evike.com:

2021 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul 110 & 160 Champion Kensei Matsudaira Returns to Win 2022 190 Championship

Kensei Matsudaira (74) leading the MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul 190 class Race One on his way to victory. Photo by Jason Reasin Photography, courtesy Evike.com.

September 25, 2022

11-year old Kensei Matsudaira, 2021 MotoAmerica Mini Cup by Motul double class champion in the 110 and 160 classes, returned to the premier American road racing series in 2022 to compete again the 160 class and the new Ohvale GP2 190 class. This past weekend at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, Kensei accomplished his season-long goal of winning the 190 class championship, making him the first competitor to win the championship in every category of the highly competitive MotoAmerica Mini Cup series.

The weekend started with Kensei qualifying second on the 190 class grid, with a qualifying lap time just 0.02 seconds behind pole-sitter Jesse James Shedden. Unfortunately due to schedule conflicts with his North America Talent Cup races Jesse James was unable to participate in either of the two 190 class races despite being second in points in the championship, and Kensei was able to win both races leading from start to finish, finally ending the championship 36 points clear of his American Racing Team teammate Joshua Rayond Jr., who finished the championship in 2nd place.

The 160 class was a double-round weekend, meaning four races were held over the course of three days. Kensei entered the weekend fourth in the championship with hopes to improve his standing, but he struggled to bridge the gap to the point leaders on the smaller, less powerful bike while also struggling through severe allergies, and ended the championship ranked fifth after finishing three races in fourth, fifth, and sixth places, respectively, and missing the final race on Sunday due to worsening health conditions.

“I was definitely a little disappointed with how things went in the 160 races, especially on Sunday with how sick I was,” Kensei said after the weekend. “Halfway through the first race I wanted to come in because I was gasping for air and it hurt just to breathe, but I was fighting for position every lap and I just couldn’t back out of it. But for the second race, we decided I really shouldn’t push myself like that again, especially since I still have another race next weekend in Spain. I’m also sad that I couldn’t race with Jesse in the 190 races this weekend, but I had some good battles with Joshua and I’m really happy to be able to win the 190 championship.”

Kensei and his team would like to thank MotoAmerica and Ohvale USA/Rise Moto for their support and all of their efforts in the Mini Cup by Motul series, and for all of the personal efforts above and beyond put in by all of the individual staff.

Kensei would also like to thank fellow competitor and friend Jesse James Shedden and his family for all of their support in 2022 with transportation and logistics for the races since Kensei traveled directly to or from Spain for almost all of the MotoAmerica rounds. Without their help it would have been impossible to attend all of the races in America.

Kensei now travels directly to Spain to compete in the final round of the Moto5 Cuna de Campeones Spanish Championship being held at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in Andalusia, Spain where he will be racing at the historic grand prix circuit on a 250cc Spanish purpose-built race bike.

Kensei would like to thank all of his sponsors for their support to help him race both at home and abroad: American Racing Team & Academy, Fresh N Lean, Evike.com, Shoei Helmets, Dave Designs, AGV Sport, VNM Sport, D.I.D Chain, Galfer USA, Yoshimura R&D, Suspension Matters, TechSpec, The Starting Grid, Moto Tecnica, Mad Labs Minimoto, 73 Moto Parts, Bickle Racing, Vortex Racing, Landers Racing, Boyko Racing, Apex Racing Center, Live 100 Moto, DRT Racing, Karen E. Ott Photography, Hans King, Moto Survival School, California Superbike School, and Toni Elias School USA.

More, from a press release issued by Kreece Elliott Racing:

Kreece Elliott signs off from MotoAmerica season with double points finish

Kreece Elliott (47). Photo courtesy Kreece Elliott Racing.

Fifteen-year-old Kreece Elliott may have only taken to racing on tarmac recently, but the teenager from Colorado has just completed the MotoAmerica Junior Cup championship with another double points finish in the season finale at Barber Motorsports Park.

Competing in selected rounds, the #47 Kawasaki rider achieved a season’s best of eleventh, narrowly missing the top 10 at the Brainerd International Raceway, before rounding out the year with 13th and 14th placed finishes.

He also revealed a striking new logo and interactive website and will continue to post exciting content throughout the winter as he looks to build his profile ahead of a full season of MotoAmerica racing in 2023.

Kreece Elliott: “Race One went well. I started 17th and just put my head down from the start. I was running with the mid group and was able to score three championship points and improve my lap times. Race Two didn’t go to plan. I didn’t get the best of starts but I was able to maintain my position. I was struggling with front end chatter and some rear tire issues, so I just tried my best to manage the situation. I had to avoid a rider who crashed in front of me and that meant I was alone for the rest of the race. Overall, it was a good learning weekend, and I am now focused on 2023, where I will come back stronger.”

More, from a press release written by Nathan Fitzgerald and issued by North America Talent Cup:

AS CLOSE AS IT CAN GET, DI MARIO WINS NATC CHAMPIONSHIP BY ONE POINT

It was Di Mario and Shedden down to the wire for the final round at Barber Motorsports Park alongside MotoAmerica.

Alessandro Di Mario. Photo by Fast Glass Media, courtesy NATC.

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The inaugural season of the North America Talent Cup, an official Road to MotoGP™ project, came down to a single point between the champion and the runner-up. It could not have been any closer—a true testament of the incredible show the young road racer put on throughout the year.

For seven rounds, aspiring professional road racers as young as 13-years-old put their heart and soul into the North America Talent Cup. The competitors impressed seasoned racers wherever they went, and made full-grown adults question their own guts on the track.

It was an old-fashioned dog fight between Jesse James Shedden and Alessandro Di Mario. Neither competitor was going to give an inch on the track. Ultimately, it was Di Mario who prevailed with an impressive and consistent season on the Aprilia RS250 SP2.

We could be telling a different story and announcing a different winner had any one of the 14 races ended any other way. The only blemish on Shedden’s excellent season was a DQ during round six, giving him zero points for race one. That technical error ended up costing him the championship. A very hard pill to swallow, but the kind of lesson that forges a lifelong champion mindset. How will Shedden bounce back from NATC 2022?

Regardless, the numbers don’t lie, and it was Di Mario who finished one-point clear of Shedden. What lies ahead for Di Mario? He has proven his talent and tenacity. He can race; can he also be true professional at the highest level?

For many of the other NATC racers, they too have become high-profile talent. Alex Enriquez will represent North America in the 2023 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup — a phenomenal accomplishment. Logan Cunnison had a stellar year with several podiums and hard charging finishes. Aiden Sneed has shown he is definitely a force to reckon with and will continue to be a top competitor wherever he goes. Chris Clark, Jayden Fernandez, Logan Monk, Haydn Meng, Philip DeGama-Blanchet, and Suhaib Salem are all names we will continue to hear. I suspect we will see them on podiums in the near future.

All the competitors have proven they have what it takes to race at the national level. Thanks to the AMA and the NATC, we have been able to witness the genesis of America’s future road racing champions.

Side note: As a journalist, I am tasked with simply reporting and not getting emotionally involved. After watching these young athletes compete round after round, watching their teams and parents face challenge after challenge, and witnessing the pressure, I cannot help but say something from a personal perspective. Regardless of where they finished in the points, these kids have my respect. Their first round, not having any experience on the bike, was alongside MotoGP at COTA. A huge track and an equally huge production on the world stage. They stepped up. While most kids play ball sports, these kids are pushing the laws of physics at speeds over 100 mph on a high-performance motorcycle, all while traveling around the country and living in a van. Kudos to them, and respect to their families who also sacrifice their time, energy, and money to make dreams reality.

About NATC

The NATC is a one-make spec-series of teams and riders, using the successful Northern Talent Cup as a blueprint. The limit on entries is 20 riders between 13 and 16 years of age in 2022. The spec-motorcycle will be the Aprilia RS250 SP2; a machine developed by Aprilia in partnership with Ohvale and proven to offer a competitive platform for developing talent. The NATC is designed to create close competition in a cost-effective manner. In its first year, the NATC will race throughout the continental U.S., with seven designated rounds taking place alongside MotoGP™, MotoAmerica™, WERA, and MRA.

About the FIM North America

FIM North America is one of six Continental Unions (CONUs) recognized as geographical subdivisions and accountable to the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). It was founded in 1998. The national federations who are members of FIM North America are, by virtue of their geographical area and their membership in the FIM, the American Motorcyclist Association and the Canadian Motorcycle Association. FIM North America establishes an annual calendar of Continental Championship events and other activities and declares champions in designated disciplines and classes. Its member federations issue CONU licenses to riders participating in FIM NA events as well as those who are participating in Continental Championship events organized in other CONUs. For more information, visit fim-northamerica.com.

CVMA: Bakken, Bordonaro, Nichols, Tigert Win Shootouts At Opener

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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CVMA: Bakken, Bordonaro, Nichols, Tigert Win Shootouts At Opener

CVMA Racing Round 1 2022/2023 Winter Series

CVMA Racing kicked off the 2022/2023 Winter series this past weekend [September 24-25] at the newly resurfaced Chuckwalla Valley Raceway. Dedicated racers from all over the country braved the 108-degree heat to compete for the largest purses ever posted by CVMA and double points.

During qualifying on Saturday, Bryce Prince was fastest on an Open-class bike and overall, turning a 1:48.160 lap time. Chad Lewin was fastest on a middleweight with a 1:50.833 and Justin Bordonaro was fastest on a lightweight with a 1:53.461. Josh “The Joker” Fogle was fastest of all the Ultra Lightweight riders turning a 1:58.150 lap time

Multi-race winners on Saturday included Bordonaro, Dennis Bowers and Jasmine Nichols all winning two races.

Sunday’s Shootouts started off with a barn burner when Jeff “The Tiger” Tigert bested Lewin in the Supersport Middleweight Shootout. At the start, Lewin got the holeshot and led the first few laps with Tigert riding a 2009-model Honda CBR600RR never more than a few bikelengths behind. Mid-race, Tigert was able to pass Lewin and lead the remaining laps with Lewin very close behind. On the final lap, Lewin was close but was never close enough to attempt a pass. The final result was Tigert for the win, Lewin finished second, and Declan “Fast Forward” Van Rosmalen rounding out the podium in third.

In the Formula Ultra Lightweight Shootout, Nichols and Fogle had a race-long battle with Nichols taking a close win over Fogle in second. Rafael Revelo Sr. finished third.

Bordonaro won the Formula Lightweight Twins Shootout. Ramond Stevens finished second and Pitman Wallace finished third.

In the Stock 1000 Shootout, Jack Bakken got the holeshot and was never headed, taking the win by a comfortable margin. Prince started the race from pole position and slotted into second at the start, but unfortunately lost the front in Turn Seven and was out of the race early on, handing second position to Anthony “Lug Nut” Norton. Norton ran a lonely second the entire race as a battle for the final podium position raged behind.

Roger Miller ran most of the race in third with a sizable margin at the start. Late in the race, Wes Farnsworth, Justin Fite, and Dan Dickerman were able to close the gap to Miller. On the final lap, Farnsworth made a brave pass on the inside of Turn Three to take third position. However, Miller didn’t let the position go without a fight and rounded Turn Two side by side with Farnsworth. Miller clipped the curb in Turn One causing him to crash entering the front straight. Farnsworth went on to cross the finish line in third with Dickeman fourth and Fite fifth. Farnsworth was later disqualified from the race as his Aprilia RSV4 (1100cc) was not legal by Stock 1000 rules. The official results gave Bakken the win, Norton second, then Dickerman, Fite and Steve “Zoomer” Zoumaras round out the top five.

Full race results from the weekend can be found at the following link: speedhive.mylaps.com/Events/2057588

CVMA would also like to welcome a new sponsor. Ryder Gear will be sponsoring the Open Supersport class this season.

CVMA offers two full days of racing every race weekend and also includes Saturday qualifying for grid position in all classes, amateur and expert, as well as a wide variety of classes to choose from.

Additionally, CVMA offers free reciprocity as a means of encouraging racers from other clubs to come out and compete. Log on to www.cvmaracing.com for more information.

CVMA. It’s club racing done right.

Note: Corner numbers at Chuckwalla are always referred to in the clockwise direction. This round the track was run in the counterclockwise direction.

MotoGP: Marquez Aiming For “Another Complete Weekend” At Buriram

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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MotoGP: Marquez Aiming For “Another Complete Weekend” At Buriram

Thai treat to close out triple header

A return to Buriram marks the end of the first stint of the flyaways, Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro as motivated as ever.

Thai fans have been waiting since 2019 to see the Repsol Honda Team in action and the wait is finally over. MotoGP’s last visit to Thailand holds fantastic memories, Marc Marquez clinching an exhilarating last-lap, last-corner race win to seal his eighth World Championship in style. In fact, Marquez is currently the only rider to have won the Thai GP after taking victory in both 2018 and 2019.

For 2022, the #93 arrives with a different mentality and aim. After a highly positive and informative Japanese GP, Marquez is again looking forward to a weekend of testing himself and the Honda RC213V. Along with the physical nature of the track, Thailand’s infamous heat will be another factor to contend with. But, forecasts suggest it might be a rather damp affair this weekend.

Pol Espargaro comes to Buriram having made more steps forward and found several interesting points to confirm this weekend. The Thai track has not been the kindest of circuits to Espargaro in the previous two visits with a best finish of 13th, but the unpredictable nature of the 2022 MotoGP season means anything is possible.

The weekend’s schedule is set to be far more regular than that of Japan, Free Practice 1 for the premier class set to begin at 10:50 Local Time on Friday. Sunday will see the 26-lap Thai Grand Prix start at 15:00 Local Time.

Marc Marquez

“The aim for the weekend is to put together another complete weekend like in Japan. Of course, I would like to be battling up the front again like in Japan, but I don’t think it’s realistic to set this expectation. It is also not our objective; we are here to build. I have very good memories there from 18 and 19, especially our last visit and I can’t wait to see the Thai fans again.”

Pol Espargaro

“Another weekend to see what we can do. In Japan we were able to find a bit of the speed we had at the start of the year and now we have to repeat this and improve it again in Thailand. On the previous visits we didn’t have the best luck in Thailand but I arrive now on a different machine so we will see what we can achieve this weekend.”

MRA: Race Results From The Season Finale At High Plains Raceway

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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MRA: Race Results From The Season Finale At High Plains Raceway

The Motorcycle Roadracing Association (MRA) was honored to hold its seventh race round of the season this last weekend, September 24 -25, at High Plains Raceway, in Deer Tail, Colorado. The ‘Full Course’ configuration was set for the competitors of this last chance for racing with the MRA in 2022. The typical grids of sprint races, endurance races, and the premier class event of the Race of the Rockies was to be the highlight of the weekend’s activities.

The weather was extremely favorable for the weekend, with sun, little breeze, and temps in the high 70’s and low 80’s for most of it. Though of note, the cool air of a Colorado fall morning did appear and temps were in the low 50’s to start the weekend. Saturday did dawn very crisp and it did see a couple of riders slipping and sliding around their practice sessions. The fall air that was but a hint at the last round, showing its brisk full face for this event.

With it being the final round and with several championships on the line, the races on Saturday were special. The entire day was punctuated with competitive and fierce racing, regardless of the class or cc’s. Battles at the front of every class. Borrowed bikes, with well-worn and beat up riders everywhere. The kinetic energy in the pits was palpable. The drive and will of the racers to finish their season were boiling over. Last-lap passes and crashes would become a common site as the weekend wore on.

At one point during the Novice GTO race, there were a total of five bikes down, with five rides up and trudging from the impact zones. There was no stoppage in play as the bikes all well cleared the racing surface and all the riders popped up and immediately headed for the safety of the local bunkers. A statistic that the track support and operations crew hopes is not challenged again any time soon.

The evening was celebrated with an event to honor that very same track support and safety crew. A judged chili competition was held as well as a raffle with prizes for the tenured safety crew. Special mention to Erik Maxwell, chili #8 and winner of the first ever “Black Plate & White Script” MRA chili award.

This reporter was thrilled not to be a judge for this event as every chili tasted was simply divine and the competition was ridiculously close. Dinner and the club’s pot-o-Luck saw a majority of the paddock, racers and guests well fed; with smiles and shared tales of the days races floating on the air. Extra thanks to all those brave cooking competitors and story tellers for making the evenings celebration event so successful.

On Sunday, Race of the Rockies GTO & GTU (RORO & RORU) was in fact the race to watch. It had a little bit of everything this last weekend. Drama, heartache, loss, and of course a winner. In the Open class, James Wilkerson and the 2022 champion Mike Applegate snuck off to an early lead together. Yet as they slowly battled back and forth over the course of half a dozen laps, it brought a third rider back into the mix. Ray Thornton was able to capitalize on some late-race pace and get in between Mike and James just before the end. It may have been Thornton’s last chance to wear the number-one plate for a while, but he wore it well on Sunday!

In the RORU class, it was the drama and heartache that came to the fore. Ken Yee had a mechanical about halfway through the race while leading the class and defending from Jared Dear. On the very last lap, Jered Dear crashed out of Turn 10 while defending the lead from Jeremiah Downing. (All riders OK)

Dedicated to family friendly and close, competitive racing, the MRA thanks everyone involved for their support and patronage this last weekend, and hopes to see everyone again for the Awards Banquet in October!

Round 7 Results

Video: Inside Indian Motorcycle’s King Of The Baggers Championship

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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Video: Inside Indian Motorcycle’s King Of The Baggers Championship

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MotoGP: Nagashima Subbing For Nakagami In Thailand

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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MotoGP: Nagashima Subbing For Nakagami In Thailand

TETSUTA NAGASHIMA TO REPLACE NAKAGAMI AT THAILAND GP

Nakagami will miss this week’s Thailand GP in Buriram. Tetsuta Nagashima will ride for the LCR Honda IDEMITSU Team at Buriram.

After Sunday’s Japanese GP race, Takaaki Nakagami has consulted with a specialist in Japan, and after a scan on Tuesday morning has been diagnosed with a torn tendon in his little finger.

Nakagami will undergo further surgery on Friday and hopes to return for the Australian GP, pending further evaluation.

Tetsuta Nagashima

“First of all, I wish Taka well and I hope that he can come back as soon as possible. I will try to do my best in his place for the LCR Honda IDEMITSU Team and I will try to enjoy the racing.

I’m looking forward to this weekend’s event. I really had a lot of fun at the Japanese GP, and I learned quite a lot. So, this weekend, I want to continue to do the same because I still have to learn a lot of things with the MotoGP bike.”

American Flat Track: More From The Cedar Lake Short Track

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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American Flat Track: More From The Cedar Lake Short Track

RED BULL KTM’S KODY KOPP CROWNED 2022 AFT SINGLES CHAMPION AT ROUND 15

Round 15 – American Flat Track Championship

NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Kody Kopp has wrapped up the 2022 American Flat Track Singles Championship – his first and the team’s second – with two rounds remaining in the series. With a title on the horizon, the 17-year-old Kopp managed the race like a champion knowing that a fourth-place finish at the Cedar Lake Short Track was as good as gold. His teammate, Max Whale, rounded out the night with seventh overall in New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Chris Fillmore, Team Manager: “We’re thrilled to wrap up our first championship. I’m very proud of Kody, the team members and everybody that’s helped out through the year. There’s a lot of people to thank that make this all work and it wouldn’t have been possible without everybody’s participation. It’s a nice weight off of our shoulders to go into the two final rounds with the number one plate and I’m looking forward to having this team together for next year and building off the momentum from this season.”

Qualifying second, Kopp started on pole position in Semi 2. He immediately took the lead. Just after the halfway point, he dropped back one position. Kopp was able to quickly recover the lead and took the win aboard his KTM 450 SX-F after leading all but one lap. Kopp also won the Dash for Cash, leading all four laps. With the possibility of wrapping up the championship early, Kopp knew that his performance in the AFT Singles Main Event needed to be strong. Starting from the front row, he was positioned third early on. He then slipped to fourth, where he battled for the remainder of the race, except for one lap where he was in fifth. His fourth-place finish was enough to allow him to capture his first-ever AFT Singles championship, with two rounds remaining.

Kody Kopp (right) with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager Chris Fillmore (left) on the podium at the Cedar Lake Short Track. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

Kody Kopp: “We won our first championship today, it’s surreal! I finished fourth in the race, I didn’t know if it was enough with the Trevor Brunner machine right in front of me. We were second in qualifying, won our semi, won the dash, and were sitting really nice for the Main Event. Fourth is not where we wanted to be today – I guess the nerves got to me – but fourth is what it took. We’ve had a good enough season so far to wrap it up two rounds early, which is kind of just a dream come true, to be honest.”

In Semi 1, Whale started from the second row of the grid due to a 15th place qualifying position. He got off to a fifth place start on his KTM 450 SX-F, where he settled in for the majority of the race before moving into fourth with one lap to go. After a second-row start in the AFT Singles Main Event, Whale settled into sixth for the next 21 laps. With just a few laps to go, he slipped to seventh where he eventually finished.

Max Whale (18) at the Cedar Lake Short Track. Photo courtesy Red Bull KTM Factory Racing.

Max Whale: “It’s been an up and down year for sure. With two rounds to go, I just want to finish off strong. Today started off with probably one of the worst qualifyings this year but every session on-track we improved a little bit, but just came up a little short in the Main Event. I had a few issues that hindered me a little bit and then ended up costing me.”

Next Race: Volusia Half-Mile (Double Header) – Barberville, Florida – October 14-15, 2022

Round 15 Results – Cedar Lake Short Track

AFT Singles Main Event

1. Chad Cose, Honda

2. Trent Lowe, Honda

3. Trevor Brunner, Yamaha

4. Kody Kopp, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

OTHER

7. Max Whale, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing

9. James Ott, KTM

12. Hunter Bauer, KTM

AFT Singles Point Standings (After Round 15)

1. Kody Kopp, 273 points

2. Trevor Brunner, 222

3. Morgen Mischler, 221

OTHER

5. Max Whale, 206

8. James Ott, 111

10. Hunter Bauer, 91

14. Travis Petton IV, 65

Buyck, Jones Capture Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Titles

David Swarts

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September 28, 2022

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Buyck, Jones Capture Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. Titles

Kayleigh Buyck Crowned at Royal Enfield BUILD. TRAIN. RACE. Barber Final

Jaycee Jones victorious again in BTR Flat Track Championship while Kayleigh Buyck brings home BTR Road Racing title with a win at the final round

Milwaukee, WI – Royal Enfield’s Build. Train. Race. program was burning at both ends over the weekend with action in both Flat Track and Road Racing. The BTR Flat Track women took on the all-new American Flat Track venue for the Cedar Lake Short Track, the penultimate round of the season, while BTR Road Racing wrapped up the six-round championship at the Barber MotoAmerica round. In both cases, the race winners each earned their respective titles—Jaycee Jones in BTR Flat Track and Kayleigh Buyck in BTR Road Racing.

BTR ROAD RACING – BARBER MOTOAMERICA

For the BTR ladies on the Road Racing side, the season came full circle at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. It was here that they met their teammates for the first time, and got their first track time on their completed builds during a two-day test prior to the start of the MotoAmerica season.

With three from a possible five wins already to her credit, all Kayleigh Buyck needed was a podium finish to clinch the championship. But she went above and beyond in the final round, putting a stamp on her title with a victory in what was the most thrilling battle of the season.

When the light turned green, Jenny Chancellor and Buyck rocketed off the line and headed the field. Buyck, Chancellor and Chloe Peterson duked it out in a three-way battle before Buyck and Peterson broke away for their own duel. Peterson, fresh off her first pole position of the season, was eager to turn her fast lap advantage into a race win. But in the end, Buyck would not be denied. In a battle to the end, Buyck claimed the victory and the championship.

Kayleigh Buyck, the 2022 Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. road race Champion. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

“I knew it was going to be close after Jersey,” said Buyck, referring to the previous round where she finished off the podium in fourth. “I just put my head down and came into this weekend. I wanted to have fun. It’s been a stressful season. Everyone has been kicking butt the whole time. I wanted to win the whole race, but I knew if I at least finished decent, I’d hopefully be able to lock it in. Locking in the championship by winning the last race is definitely the way to end the perfect season.”

Peterson collected second place while Chancellor got caught up in the battle for third with previous round winner Crystal Martinez. Martinez eventually broke free from Chancellor to secure third, and made a push to close the gap to the lead duo, but ran out of time and had to settle for third. Despite giving up a handful of points to Peterson at the final round, Martinez still secured second overall in the championship, two points over Peterson.

Jenny Chancellor held on for fourth while Ash Truxal rounded out the top-five in Barber, mirroring their overall championship placement, as well.

“It’s fitting that our season wrapped up here at Barber, where it all began earlier this season,” said Breeann Poland. “It’s all gone by in a flash and we all can’t believe it’s already done! This season was absolutely life-changing for so many. We’ve had some ups and downs this year, and to watch these women flourish with their fortitude, their confidence and their talent was really rewarding. The speed this group of women has reached in these six races is astonishing. I couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them.

“We want to thank our 2022 Build. Train. Race. sponsors. Without them this isn’t possible. A heartfelt thank you to all the companies and individuals behind BTR: Parts Unlimited, Harris Performance, S&S Cycle, Dunlop, Maxima Racing Oils, BOXO USA, Öhlins USA Suspension and Arai Helmets.”

Barber BTR Results

1. Kayleigh Buyck #16

2. Chloe Peterson #55

3. Crystal Martinez #25

4. Jenny Chancellor #19

5. Ash Truxal #31

6. Jessica Martin #23

7. Nicole Pareso #11

8. Cora Tennyson #95

9. Hannah Stockton #62

10. Michaela Trumbull #27

11. Trisha Dahl #44

12. Kayla Theisler #52

13. Alyssa Bridges #30

14. Patty Paul #79

15. Bridgette LeBer #21

Final Championship Standings – BTR Road Racing

1. Kayleigh Buyck (113/4 wins)

2. Crystal Martinez (94/1 win)

3. Chloe Peterson (92)

4. Jenny Chancellor (72/1 win)

5. Ash Truxal (62)

6. Jessica Martin (60)

7. Michaela Trumbull (48)

8. Trisha Dahl (43)

9. Nicole Pareso (38)

10. Alyssa Bridges (38)

11. Cora Tennyson (35)

12. Bridgette LeBer (26)

13. Hannah Stockton (21)

14. Kayla Theisler (12)

15. Patty Paul (2)

BTR FLAT TRACK – CEDAR LAKE SHORT TRACK

Jaycee Jones, the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. flat track race winner at the Cedar Lake Short Track. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America. — Jaycee Jones, the Royal Enfield Build. Train. Race. flat track Champion at the Cedar Lake Short Track. Photo courtesy Royal Enfield North America.

As the ladies of BTR Flat Track took to the high-banked 3/8-mile clay oval at Cedar Lake, the ever-dominant Jaycee Jones had the bullseye squarely on her back. Aside from the preseason exhibition race at the Volusia Half Mile where Jillian Deschenes nabbed the win, Jones has managed to dominate every round, and was ready to clinch the championship one round early should things break her way. BTR veteran Deschenes and 18-year-old rookie Zaria Martens were hungry for a win, and looking to keep their title hopes alive.

The BTR field was slated to have a test at Cedar Lake prior to the race, but sadly, the weather had other plans. Unfortunately, the inclement weather also spilled over into race day, and as the skies opened up and dumped on the track just before the first practice session, which prompted officials to postpone racing until Sunday.

An abbreviated schedule meant the women had little time to figure out the track and get their Royal Enfield INT650 motorcycles dialed in. Jillian Deschenes led the way in practice, setting fast laps, but it was rookie sensation Zaria Martens with the pole position for the main event.

The main event saw Jones once again out front early, where she stayed all the way to the checkered flag. Deschenes and Martens put on another spectacular battle for runner-up honors, and in the end, it was Deschenes with the advantage, claiming second ahead of Martens, who rounded out the podium.

While the overall title may be spoken for, the battle for runner-up in the 2022 BTR Flat Track championship remains tight, with only two points separating Deschenes and Martens heading into the final round, the Volusia Half Mile, where Deschenes already tasted preseason victory. The series concludes on October 15 in Barberville, Florida, where Jones will receive her number-one championship plate.

Cedar Lake BTR Results

1. Jaycee Jones #33

2. Jillian Deschenes #31

3. Zaria Martens #8

4. Makenna Hiatt #81

5. Stephanie Pietz #57

6. Erin Ferris #909

7. Kaiela Hobart #46

8. Alex Bumpus McDonald #2

9. Anna Serena #800

10. Nean Kiskela #27

11. Gabrielle Hughes #327

12. Mia Reese #15

About Royal Enfield

The oldest motorcycle company in continuous production in the world, Royal Enfield made its first motorcycle in 1901. A division of Eicher Motors Limited, Royal Enfield has created the midsize motorcycle segment in India with its unique and distinctive modern classic motorcycles. With its manufacturing base in Chennai, India, Royal Enfield has been able to grow its production rapidly against a surge in demand for its motorcycles. Royal Enfield is a leading player in the global middleweight motorcycle market.

Royal Enfield North America (RENA) is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is developing a growing network of more than 150 dealers in North America, including the contiguous U.S. and Canada. RENA currently offers the all-new Scram 411, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Himalayan and the 650 Twins (INT650 and Continental GT 650) motorcycles, along with a range of Genuine Motorcycle Accessories and apparel.

For more information on Royal Enfield North America, visit www.RoyalEnfield.com/us/en/, www.Instagram.com/RoyalEnfield_NA, www.Facebook.com/RoyalEnfieldNorthAmerica.

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A 2023-model BMW S 1000 RR. Photo courtesy BMW Motorrad.