Say hello to the QJ Motors SRT 750 adventure motorcycle, according to BikeWale. The bike was recently revealed for the Chinese market and will be an important player there in the middleweight adventure motorcycle segment. However, what’s more interesting about this bike is that it will likely be rebranded and sold under the Benelli marque.
This is something that has happened time and time again with Benelli, and it makes a lot of sense. I don’t see many riders on a global scale riding QJ Motors bikes, but they will ride a Benelli.
The motorcycle will be reworked and renamed the TRK 800. There are no official images or releases about the new TRK 800, but it would be silly for the bike not to be made into that or for Benelli to use a different model.
The bike uses a 754cc liquid-cooled, inline four-cylinder. This is the same engine that’s in the SRB 750 and the Benelli 752S. It’s a good enough engine and should provide all of the power and grunt you’ll need around town and out on the highway or out on the back trails.
Benelli already has the TRK 502, so this model will be a step up from that bike.The TRK 502 will come to the U.S. and many other markets around the world. It will be interesting to see if the TRK 800 will do the same.
“My MotoGP debut was complicated, but at Ducati they never questioned me: they gave me all the support and trust a rookie needs and they let me experience in 2019. I listened to them, I trusted them, together we learned to know and understand each other, and now we form a great team. They taught me a working method that allowed us to take away some great satisfaction and I think this is just the beginning. Today I am the happiest person in the world, for me it is a dream come true: being an official Ducati rider has always been my ambition and I have succeeded together with all those who have always believed in me even when things did not go right. best of ways. Special thanks to Claudio Domenicali, Gigi Dall’Igna, Paolo Ciabatti and Davide Tardozzi for their trust, to the Pramac Racing Team who welcomed me like a family and to the VR46 Riders Academy which has always supported me over the years.”
Kevin Leon Henderson has a good idea, and he has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office this September. His idea is that the typical sliders on your motorcycle suit don’t slide well enough. This makes it harder to drag a knee or elbow.
Henderson wants to see you gliding through tight corners on a racetrack with ease, which is why he designed some bearings that will be fitted to your race suit. These bearings will let you drag a knee or elbow more easily.
It’s an interesting idea. Many riders don’t feel comfortable enough leaning that far over in a corner, but if you do feel more comfortable about it, then this could be a good way to get the most out of your knee-dragging experience.
I’d also assume that these bearings sliders would not wear out as quickly as the traditional sliders you’ll find on motorcycle race suits. While inexpensive, it is still a pain in the but to buy new sliders if you’re always grinding them down. Henderson’s invention could at the very least reduce the number of times you’d need to replace your sliders in a riding season.
The Devin MCN Festival will return in 2021. It will be held in May on the 15th and 16th in the East of England Arena. This will be one killer event, and it’s cool to see one being offered in the wake of COVID-19.
While at the event patrons will have the opportunity to take in some fantastic spectacles, ride and get up close and personal with some of the latest and greatest motorcycles, and generally have a lot of fun.
According to Motorcycle News, there will be plenty to do, including a Moped Mayhem event. There will also be all sorts of new models at the event, dirt track racing, a motorcycle stunt show, plenty of gear and clothing vendors, a classic two-stroke display, and so much more.
While it will be interesting to see how all this is pulled of with COVID-19 still being a concern, it’s great to see it being offered. Tickets for the event cost £55. If you want to participate in the Moped Mayhem event or take a more active role in the event you can reach out to the organizers.
2004 Australian Superbike and Supersport Champion Adam ‘Krusty’ Fergusson has been sentenced to a prison term of four years and nine months, with a minimum of two years and ten months.
Fergusson and his partner were found to be growing more than 100kg of Cannabis in their Geelong home via a sophisticated hydroponic operation.
Police raided the rented property more than 12 months ago and Fergusson had been charged and bailed, but in a recent appearance in the County Court that bail was revoked while he awaited sentencing. That sentence was handed down earlier this week.
I did know that Adam had gone through some challenges after retiring from racing and had been left with injuries that continued to plague him long after hanging up his leathers. The most serious injuries were sustained at Symmons Plains where he suffered major damage to his legs and hips in 2007 that he never fully recovered from.
I hope that the now 45-year-old Krusty can successfully rebuild his life after serving his sentence.
Adam Fergusson was a very talented road racer with multiple Australian Championships under his belt
Claudio Domenicali, Managing Director of Ducati Motor Holding: “To be successful, it is essential to continue investing in research and development and not be afraid to innovate and renew. For this reason I am very happy with the arrival of young and talented drivers who make us look to the future with optimism and with a constant desire to improve. Jack Miller and Pecco Bagnaia this year have shown that they can harness the potential of our Desmosedici GP and have earned this opportunity. Their arrival to the official team from the Pramac Racing Team, where they have both grown up, is proof of the efficient collaboration that unites us with Paolo Campinoti’s team, whom I want to thank.
Moto3™ Junior World Championship leader Xavier Artigas (Leopard Impala Junior Team) comes into Aragon with a 21-point cushion over Pedro Acosta (Team MT-Foundation 77) after a dramatic Jerez weekend. Both Spaniards have now been confirmed as Moto3™ World Championship riders for 2021, so it’s full gas for the remainder of 2020 to see who moves up as Champion. But it isn’t just those two in the title race, Jerez winner Jose Julian Garica (SIC58 Squadra Corse) sits P3 in the standings, 33 shy of Artigas and will be ready from the off after taking part in the Catalan GP. Rookie Izan Guevara (Openbank Aspar Team) will also fancy his chances, the reigning European Talent Cup Champion bagged his first Junior World Championship win in Jerez to move to just 34 points from top spot. With three races taking place in Aragon, anything can happen.
KTM introduces limited edition 350 EXC-F WESS model
Section: General
Hardcore upgrades applied to new off-road bike released for 2021.
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KTM has introduced a limited edition 350 EXC-F WESS model for 2021 as a tribute to the international enduro series and boasting an assortment of upgrades.
Featuring WP XACT air forks for the first time on a KTM EXC, along with an impressive list of extra components, it’s a limited edition bike that will set you apart on the trail.
Based on the incredibly versatile KTM 350 EXC-F, which has become a favourite among enduro riders worldwide, the WESS edition features a celebratory livery that pays homage to the diverse challenges of WESS competition.
Using the key elements from KTM’s best-selling four-stroke competition enduro machine, the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS enhances the production model’s package by including factory wheels with hubs anodised in orange, a radiator fan and protectors, CNC machined triple clamps in orange, a plastic skid plate, and a grippy factory seat.
The biggest enhancement on the WESS model is seen with the inclusion of WP XACT 48mm air fork technology. Specifically designed for high-performance off-road use, the lightweight innovation from WP allows for easy and quick adjustments via the air pressure valve for pre-load (on the left) or the easy-access clickers for damping (on the right), optimising suspension settings.
Built for those looking for the ultimate racer, the 2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS comes with further additions in the forms of a floating front disc with guard, a solid rear disc, a Supersprox stealth rear sprocket, an orange oil plug, grey ODI grips and a standard map select switch. The all-new WESS graphics and orange frame make this unique machine stand out with a close-to-factory look.
“There is exclusivity with each one of our special edition machines and with the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS we set out to provide hardcore enduro fans with a technical upgrade that will help them thrive on in competition or further enhance their general feeling while riding,” said Joachim Sauer, KTM senior product manager off-road.
“With the addition of the WP XACT fork technology for the first time on a KTM EXC, the bike is a fantastic tribute to the skills we see in the WESS championship. For WESS fans and enduro riders that want unique looks and class-leading four-stroke performance then this is another unmissable off-road bike that we at KTM are really proud of.”
The new KTM 350 EXC-F WESS will be available in limited numbers at authorised KTM dealers in Australia and New Zealand from January 2021 onwards. For more information on pricing and availability, contact your local KTM dealer or visit www.ktm.com.
Concussion forces Tonus out of remaining Mantova GPs
Section: Competition
Monster Energy Yamaha rider withdraws from Wednesday and Sunday.
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A minor concussion sustained in Sunday’s first of three MXGP rounds at Mantova will force Arnaud Tonus out of the Wednesday and Sunday races, Monster Energy Yamaha has confirmed.
After going down in the opening moto of the weekend, Tonus sat out the second moto as a precaution and he has since returned home to Switzerland to ensure a full recovery.
“It’s a shame I can’t race,” Tonus said. “The plan is to have three days really easy to let the brain recover as much as possible and, by the end of the week, I will start some brain training to reactivate the system. Normally I should be able to ride in 10 days it will all depend on the symptoms and how I recover.”
Over the next week, the health of Tonus will be monitored and his return to racing will be decided only after consultation. Following the Citta di Mantova and Europe rounds, the next event will be on 11 October with the MXGP of Spain. He is currently 19th in the standings.
A trick limited production version of KTM highly popular 350 EXC-F is heading to Australia early next year and will be available for pre-order on the same basis that the popular Six Days models are generally released and in similar numbers.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
The WP XACT air forks sets it apart from the rest and are exclusive to the WESS edition model and the first time they have been fitted to a KTM enduro machine.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
Specifically designed for high-performance offroad use, the latest innovation from WP allows for easy and quick adjustments via the air pressure valve for preload (on the left) or the easy-access clickers for damping (on the right), optimizing suspension settings for different tests or the changing conditions of a long riding day.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
In addition, the WP XACT fork introduces big weight savings compared to the alternative systems.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
Using key elements from KTM’s best-selling 4-stroke competition Enduro machine, the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS augments the serial production model’s package by including factory wheels with hubs anodized in orange, a radiator fan and protectors, CNC machined triple clamps in orange, a plastic skid plate, and a grippy Factory seat.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
Built for those looking for the ultimate 4-stroke race machine, the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS comes with further additions in the forms of a floating front disc with guard, a solid rear disc, a Supersprox stealth rear sprocket, an orange oil plug, grey ODI grips, and a standard map select switch.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
The all-new WESS graphics and orange frame make this unique machine stand out with a close-to-factory look regardless of the depth of the rut or the size of the rocks.
2021 KTM 350 EXC-F WESS
Joachim Sauer KTM Senior Product Manager Offroad
“There is exclusivity with each one of our special edition machines and with the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS we set out to provide hardcore Enduro fans with a technical upgrade that will help them thrive on in competition or further enhance their general feeling while riding. With the addition of the WP XACT fork technology for the first time on a KTM EXC, the bike is a fantastic tribute to the skills we see in the WESS championship. For WESS fans and Enduro riders that want unique looks and class-leading 4-stroke performance then this is another unmissable offroad bike that we at KTM are really proud of.”
