Triumph unveils electric motorcycle

Triumph Motorcycles has revealed a sketch of what their electric motorcycle will look like – and it looks very sporty indeed.

The British company has been working for a couple of years with the British F1 team Williams after receiving millions in government funding to produce electric motorcycles.

Triumph has been surveying its customers since 2012 to see if they want them to produce electric bikes and in 2019 the company issued a trademark filing for the name “Trident” to be used for “all possible classes” including motorcycling gear, accessories, clothing and “electric machines”.

However, for the moment, the bike is called the TE-1 project and there are only a few vague technical details available.

They say it will have “class-leading power, efficiency, charging time and range” thanks to an innovative, lightweight battery.

“The all-new battery has peak power of 170kW and continuous power of 90kW, with a capacity of 15kWh,” their press release says. 

“This enables the motorbike to deliver 130kW of peak power and 80kW of continuous power.

“Class-leading system cooling combined with the optimum balance of power and energy means TE-1 can give the rider more electric power for longer and deliver outstanding performance regardless of battery charge. 

“The 360-volt system also enables a fast-charging time of under 20mins (0-80%), which is combined with a market-leading target range.”

That last statement is a bit vague, but could mean more than the 360km range offered by Zero Motorcycles with their extended battery pack.

After two years, the project has completed phase two of what they say is a four-phase program, so it could be another couple of years yet before we even see a prototype.

Tokyo Motor Show Yamaha Display

Add another couple of years before a production model is ready.

Triumph CEO Nick Bloor says the project will “provide one of the foundations for our future electric motorcycle strategy, which is ultimately focused on delivering what riders want from their Triumph; the perfect balance of performance, handling and real world usability, with genuine Triumph character”.

Williams spokesman Dyrr Ardash says the “next-generation battery technology” will provide “more power, for longer”. 

The company was the original supplier of batteries to the entire grid of FIA Formula E World Championship cars in 2014, a relationship that has been revived for 2022-23 season with Williams Advanced Engineering being awarded the exclusive contract to supply the Gen3 battery system. 

WAE also supplies battery systems to ETCR and Extreme-E.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Australia secures limited-edition Vespa

Australian importers have secured about 200 limited-edition Vespa scooters specially designed to celebrate the venerable Italian brand’s 75th anniversary.

The 75th anniversary Primavera 150 and GTS 300 models feature unique styling, special 75th anniversary decals, nubuck leather saddle edged in grey and chrome-plated luggage rack for a specially designed bag.

PS Imports Group Marketing Manager Dale McBride says “supply shouldn’t be too restricted with around 100 of each model.

The GTS and Primavera 75th models are due around late June/ July with pricing announced closer to arrival.

I’ve ridden many scooters and I have to say the best handling and among the best finished are the steel-body Vespas with their unique front suspension.

These two 75th models in retro “Giallo Pirite” metallic yellow should be very special, indeed.

One distinctive feature of the Vespa 75th is the chrome-plated rack and complimentary round bag whose shape replicates the typical spare wheel holder. 

Made from velvety-soft nubuck leather in the same colour as the saddle, the bag has a shoulder strap and clips on the luggage rack with a quick-release mechanism. It comes with a waterproof cover.

Like all Vespa special editions, the series is identified with a plate behind the leg shield.

CFMoto 700CL-X

All 75th models come with a 4.3″ TFT colour display and Vespa MIA smartphone connectivity system.

Each Vespa 75th also comes with a Welcome Kit, a vintage steel Vespa plate, a personal Owner’s Book and eight collector postcards with images from the eight decades of the Vespa story.

THE VESPA LEGEND
Vespa’s paint company, Piaggio, filed its first scooter patent on 23 April 1946, beginning 75 years of iconic urban riding.

Piaggio has now made nearly 19 million vehicles with the growth rate not slowing down.

Vespa produced 58,000 scooters in 2004, more than 100,000 in 2006, 180,000 in 2017 and 200,000 units in 2018.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

2021 Yamaha YZF-R1M MC Commute Review

Yamaha was the first Japanese sportbike to go head to head against its European rivals in the realm of high-end carbon fiber-clad limited-edition superbikes with its original YZF-R1M. Fast-forward to today and the Tuning Fork brand continues to offer something special with its 2021 YZF-R1M ($26,099).

Yamaha’s 2021 YZF-R1M ($26,099) continues to be pure excellence. We love the function and versatility of its Öhlins semi-active suspension.

Yamaha’s 2021 YZF-R1M ($26,099) continues to be pure excellence. We love the function and versatility of its Öhlins semi-active suspension. (Jeff Allen/)

Editor’s note: We test rode last year’s YZF-R1M during the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M Review MC Commute. Peruse the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 And YZF-R1M First Look article for added technical details on this model. Also read the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 MC Commute Review to learn more about the previous version and base-model R1.

It’s no secret Yamaha went in a racy direction with its current YZF-R1. The seat is tall, the clip-on-style bars low, and the rider’s rearsets are tucked up high. But with the addition of the R1M’s Öhlins semi-active suspension it becomes a surprisingly versatile literbike. With a few swipes of a button, the R1 goes from mild (pleasingly cushy for a sportbike) to wild (firm damping with loads of feel). However, it does have a cost, tacking on another $8,700.

Draped in full carbon fiber bodywork (including the tail section), Yamaha’s YZF-R1M looks like a bespoke piece of hardware for cruising around the street—or setting fast lap times at the circuit.

Draped in full carbon fiber bodywork (including the tail section), Yamaha’s YZF-R1M looks like a bespoke piece of hardware for cruising around the street—or setting fast lap times at the circuit. (Jeff Allen/)

For that extra cash you also get full carbon fiber bodywork (including tailsection) and Yamaha’s GPS-powered telemetry system that sits atop the passenger tail cowl. Yamaha also includes a traditional passenger seat. Because the telemetry system is 6 years old, the user interface is a tad clunky when used on an iOS-enabled smartphone (the Y-TRAC and YRC Setting apps are Android compatible too). Another gripe is you have to physically remove the rear cowl (with a T30 Torx head) to access the unit’s Wi-Fi password.

The YZF-R1M stands out with its polished aluminum swingarm versus the standard model’s painted piece.

The YZF-R1M stands out with its polished aluminum swingarm versus the standard model’s painted piece. (Jeff Allen/)

But hold the throttle wide open for a few moments and these gripes fade away and are replaced with a euphoric burst of adrenaline. The R1′s 998cc CP4 inline-four is a thing of mechanical beauty. It delivers huge power, to the tune of 165 hp at the business end of the 200-series Bridgestone Battlax RS11 rubber.

The ‘21 YZF-R1M employs Öhlins latest and greatest semi-active electronic suspension with a gas-charged fork. The suspension offers versatile performance with a few pushes of a button.

The ‘21 YZF-R1M employs Öhlins latest and greatest semi-active electronic suspension with a gas-charged fork. The suspension offers versatile performance with a few pushes of a button. (Jeff Allen/)

Even better is the engine’s sound, delivering a unique guttural roar that sounds like no other motorcycle made…aside from Valentino Rossi’s YZR-M1 MotoGP prototype. An electric up-and-down quickshifter makes for immediate gear exchanges between each of the six transmission cogs.

The 998cc CP4 engine offers a growling exhaust note that sounds unlike any other inline-four engine.

The 998cc CP4 engine offers a growling exhaust note that sounds unlike any other inline-four engine. (Jeff Allen/)

A tour de force in the electronics department, this YZF comes with all the bells and whistles. But our favorite feature is the enhanced throttle response courtesy of Yamaha’s tweaked ride-by-wire throttle. This boosts the usability of Power Mode 1 (the highest power setting), even in a casual street setting as compared to the original R1M.

The Tuning Fork brand pairs exclusivity with performance, and function with its ‘’21 YZF-R1M superbike.

The Tuning Fork brand pairs exclusivity with performance, and function with its ‘’21 YZF-R1M superbike. (Jeff Allen/)

Adjustable engine-brake control is another pleasing upgrade. However the electronics perform so well that the added momentum in EBM 2 or 3 during corner entry can tax the stopping capability of the triple-disc hydraulic brakes at an elevated track pace. This creates dreaded front brake fade. Thankfully this condition can be mitigated by selecting the standard engine-brake setting (EBM 1).

Introduced for the 2015 model year, the YZF-R1M is the pinnacle of Yamaha’s production sportbike technology.

Introduced for the 2015 model year, the YZF-R1M is the pinnacle of Yamaha’s production sportbike technology. (Jeff Allen/)

Aside from the occasionally fade-prone front brakes, clunky telemetry UI, and the now-too-small iPhone 5-sized color dash display (it was awesome in 2015!) there’s still a lot to love about the ’21 YZF-R1M. It accelerates like a bat out of hell with a polished character and charisma typical of European superbikes. And with the addition of the R1M’s fantastic Öhlins semi-active suspension, the R1 becomes a more friendly streetbike versus the base model.

Gear Box

Helmet: Shoei RF-SR

Jacket: Alpinestars Oscar Charlie

Gloves: Alpinestars T-SP W Drystar

Pant: Alpinestars Copper V2

Boot: Alpinestars CR-X Drystar

Yamaha’s YZF-R1M is a hoot to ride, especially at the racetrack where its advanced rider aids and 165 hp I4 engine make for the ultimate play date.

Yamaha’s YZF-R1M is a hoot to ride, especially at the racetrack where its advanced rider aids and 165 hp I4 engine make for the ultimate play date. (Jeff Allen/)

2021 Yamaha YZF-R1M Technical Specifications and Price

PRICE $26,099
ENGINE 998cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-4; 16-valve
BORE x STROKE 79.0 x 50.9mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 13.0:1
FUEL DELIVERY Fuel injection w/ YCC-T and Y-CCI
CLUTCH Wet multiplate assist/slipper clutch; cable actuation
TRANSMISSION/FINAL DRIVE 6-speed/chain
FRAME Twin-spar aluminum
FRONT SUSPENSION 43mm Öhlins NPX inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in.travel
REAR SUSPENSION Öhlins gas-charged shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in.travel
FRONT BRAKE Radial-mount 4-piston calipers, 320mm discs w/ ABS
REAR BRAKE 1-piston floating caliper, 220mm disc w/ ABS
WHEELS, FRONT/REAR Die-cast magnesium; 17 x 3.5 in. / 17 x 6.0 in.
TIRES, FRONT/REAR Bridgestone Battlax RS11; 120/70-17 / 200/55-17
RAKE/TRAIL 24.0°/4.0 in.
WHEELBASE 55.3 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 33.9 in.
FUEL CAPACITY 4.5 gal.
CLAIMED CURB WEIGHT 450 lb.
WARRANTY 1 year
AVAILABLE April 2021
CONTACT yamahamotorsports.com/motorcycle

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

Fears that report may vilify riders

A rider representative group fears that a Victorian Road Toll Increase Inquiry (RTII) report will vilify riders with inaccurate representations of the danger of riding.

This follows recent police media reports in most states that point out the increase in rider deaths this year but have so far failed to acknowledge the dramatic rise in new and used motorcycle sales in the past year.

The Motorcycle Riders Association of Australia has issued the graph below based on Australian Bureau of Statistics and Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics data which shows motorcycle and scooter fatalities decreasing over the past 10 years.

The RTII report and recommendations to be tabled on Thursday, March 25, 2021, are expected to present “rubbery figures … obviously put together by non-riders”. 

The report will available by clicking here on Thursday.

An MRAQ press release says the Traffic Accident Commission has been reporting that riders make up 1% of road traffic but 19% of all road user deaths.

However, in 2020 there were 5,119,560 vehicles registered in Australia, of which 198,151 were motorcycles. That’s actually 3.87% nationally and climbing given the 22.1% increase in motorcycle and scooter sales last year. 

At the same time, new car sales were down 20.5%.

And with second-hand motorcycle sales not included in the data, the rider proportion could be much higher.

Deakin University motorcycle safety researcher Dr Liz de Rome has been claiming for years that motorcycles make up about 4% of motor vehicles. 

Motorcycle paramedics

If you count unregistered motorcycles, the percentage of motorcycles in traffic must be higher. “TAC figures are unreliable,” the MRAQ says. 

“TAC figures make riding motorcycles look more dangerous than it is.

“These rubbery figures may mean the people putting them together are incompetent, or it may be the anti motorcycle culture in road authorities showing itself. 

“No system develops reliable countermeasures to road trauma without reliable traffic/crash data. 

“RSV/TACs use of rubbery figures to justify spending and policies that have speed limits reduced and costly wire rope barriers installed while roads are dangerously neglected.”

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Course helps crashed riders survive

After cancellations last year during the COVID pandemic, Australia’s innovative First Aid For Motorcyclists program is making a welcome comeback in 2021.

Booking for 2021 courses are now available by clicking here with conditional discounts on some courses by entering the discount code signup21.

It comes as motorcycle injuries and deaths haven’t record levels in some states this year as more and more people are attracted to motorcycling.

Let’s face it; crashes are inevitable and what you do in the minutes after a crash can be vital to the victims recovery and survival.

But most riders are not familiar with emergency first aid procedures and are confronted with questions such as whether to remove the victim’s helmet, how do you secure the scene, how do you stem bleeding, how do you revive an unconscious rider, etc.

These and many more questions are provided in the various courses provided by the FAFM Motorcycle Accident Management which was founded by Roger Fance and Tracy Hughes in 2003.

In 2018, the program was bought by former nurse Debb Geerts and husband Bryan.

First Aid for Motorcyclists FAFM expanding Debb and Bryan Geerts 2WheelBabes babe
Debb and Bryan

Debb is one of the founders of 2WheelBabes which has been running Babe Raid rallies across the country since 2009.

The says she moved on from organising Babe Raids to concentrate on the FAFM program.

“We are here to give you the opportunities to upskill your riding life, to share that knowledge with your friends and riding groups and to bring rider safety to the front of everyone’s minds,” she says.

“Now is a great time to refresh your skills, gain new skills and just be confident that if you did come across a rider down, you know that you could assist during that vital first hour or two.”

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Faulty chain halts KTM dirt bikes

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KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS MC supercross and motocross motorcycles over a manufacturing issue that could cause the chan to break.

The official, notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions says  that a manufacturing fault could make the motorcycle’s drive chain defective, causing it to break or come loose.

That’s not something you want happening when you are in mid-air!

“If the chain is defective, the motorcycle may experience loss in vehicle control and steering performance,” the notice says. 

“This can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.”

The 239 KTM motorcycles affected are 125SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 350SX-F and 450SX-F models built between 26 November 2020 and 21 December 2020.

Some 130 Husqvarna TC125, FC250, FC350 and FS450 models produced at the same time are also affected.

And 197 GASGAS MC 125, MC 250F and MC 450F are affected.

The VINs (Vehicle identification number) of affected models are listed at the end of this article.

Owners have been notified by KTM Australia to contact authorised KTM dealers who will replace the drive chain free of charge.

The recall is the second for KTM Australia this year with the recall of the KTM 1290 Super Duke R last week for an electrical fault.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Maritha Keyser Cyclist rule endangers motorcyclists

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

VINS of affected KTMs

VBKSXN432MM216614 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM218994 350 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155366 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155443 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155447 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155446 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155432 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155429 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155415 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155401 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155396 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155454 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155440 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155437 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155423 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155406 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155390 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155387 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155462 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155459 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155445 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155431 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155428 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155414 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155400 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155395 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155381 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155453 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155436 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155422 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155419 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155405 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155386 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155461 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155458 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155444 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155430 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155427 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155413 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155394 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155380 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155363 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155452 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155449 250 SX-F
VBKSXM230MM215684 250 SX
VBKSXK435MM155435 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155421 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155418 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155404 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155399 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155385 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155460 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155457 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155426 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155412 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155409 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155393 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155451 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155448 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155434 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155420 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155417 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155403 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155398 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155367 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155456 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155442 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155439 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155425 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155411 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155408 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155392 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155389 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155450 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155433 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155416 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155402 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155397 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155455 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155441 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155438 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155424 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155410 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155407 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155391 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155388 250 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219082 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219079 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219065 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219051 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219048 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219034 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219020 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219017 350 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM219003 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219090 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219087 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219073 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219056 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219042 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219039 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219025 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219011 350 SX-F
VBKSXN439MM219008 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219081 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219078 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219064 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219050 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219047 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219033 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219016 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219086 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219072 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219069 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219055 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219041 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219038 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219024 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219010 350 SX-F
VBKSXN437MM219007 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219080 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219077 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219063 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219046 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219032 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219029 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219015 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM219001 350 SX-F
VBKSXN436MM218995 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219085 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219071 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219068 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219054 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219040 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219037 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219023 350 SX-F
VBKSXN435MM219006 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219093 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219076 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219062 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219059 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219045 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219031 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219028 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219014 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219084 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219070 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219067 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219053 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219036 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219022 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219019 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM219005 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219089 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219075 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219061 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219058 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219044 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219030 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219027 350 SX-F
VBKSXN432MM219013 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219083 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219066 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219052 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219049 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219035 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219021 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219018 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM219004 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219091 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219088 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219074 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219060 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219057 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219043 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219026 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219012 350 SX-F
VBKSXN430MM219009 350 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155382 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155379 250 SX-F
VBKSXK43XMM155365 250 SX-F
VBKSXK439MM155373 250 SX-F
VBKSXK438MM155378 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155372 250 SX-F
VBKSXK437MM155369 250 SX-F
VBKSXK436MM155377 250 SX-F
VBKSXK435MM155371 250 SX-F
VBKSXM230MM215779 250 SX
VBKSXK435MM155368 250 SX-F
VBKSXK434MM155376 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155384 250 SX-F
VBKSXK433MM155370 250 SX-F
VBKSXK432MM155375 250 SX-F
VBKSXK431MM155383 250 SX-F
VBKSXK430MM155374 250 SX-F
VBKSXH23XMM155484 125 SX
VBKSXH23XMM155467 125 SX
VBKSXH23XMM155341 125 SX
VBKSXH23XMM155338 125 SX
VBKSXH239MM155329 125 SX
VBKSXH238MM155337 125 SX
VBKSXH238MM155323 125 SX
VBKSXH238MM155290 125 SX
VBKSXH237MM155328 125 SX
VBKSXH236MM155336 125 SX
VBKSXH236MM155322 125 SX
VBKSXH235MM155330 125 SX
VBKSXH234MM155335 125 SX
VBKSXH234MM155321 125 SX
VBKSXH233MM155326 125 SX
VBKSXH232MM155480 125 SX
VBKSXH232MM155334 125 SX
VBKSXH231MM155325 125 SX
VBKSXH231MM155289 125 SX
VBKSXH230MM155476 125 SX
VBKSXH230MM155333 125 SX
VBKSXR43XMM335244 450 SX-F
VBKSXR439MM335252 450 SX-F
VBKSXR439MM335249 450 SX-F
VBKSXR438MM335243 450 SX-F
VBKSXR437MM335251 450 SX-F
VBKSXR437MM335248 450 SX-F
VBKSXR436MM335242 450 SX-F
VBKSXR435MM335264 450 SX-F
VBKSXR435MM335250 450 SX-F
VBKSXR435MM335247 450 SX-F
VBKSXR434MM335255 450 SX-F
VBKSXR434MM335241 450 SX-F
VBKSXR434MM335238 450 SX-F
VBKSXR433MM335246 450 SX-F
VBKSXN43XMM218997 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM219002 350 SX-F
VBKSXN438MM218996 350 SX-F
VBKSXN434MM219000 350 SX-F
VBKSXN433MM218999 350 SX-F
VBKSXN431MM218998 350 SX-F
VBKSXM237MM215830 250 SX
VBKSXM237MM215827 250 SX
VBKSXM236MM215785 250 SX

VINS of affected Huskies

VBKUXH235MM154140 TC 125
VBKUXH23XMM154134 TC 125
VBKUXH238MM154133 TC 125
VBKUXH236MM154132 TC 125
VBKUXH232MM154158 TC 125
VBKUXH23XMM154005 TC 125
VBKUXH239MM154013 TC 125
VBKUXH239MM153993 TC 125
VBKUXH238MM154018 TC 125
VBKUXH237MM154012 TC 125
VBKUXH236MM154020 TC 125
VBKUXH236MM154003 TC 125
VBKUXH235MM154008 TC 125
VBKUXH235MM153991 TC 125
VBKUXH235MM153988 TC 125
VBKUXH234MM154016 TC 125
VBKUXH233MM154010 TC 125
VBKUXH233MM154007 TC 125
VBKUXH233MM153987 TC 125
VBKUXH232MM154015 TC 125
VBKUXH232MM154001 TC 125
VBKUXH231MM154006 TC 125
VBKUXH231MM153986 TC 125
VBKUXH230MM154014 TC 125
VBKUXH230MM153994 TC 125
VBKUXK431MM153979 FC 250
VBKUSR436MM332106 FS 450
VBKUXK43XMM153981 FC 250
VBKUXK431MM153982 FC 250
VBKUSR432MM332037 FS 450
VBKUSR432MM332006 FS 450
VBKUSR431MM332031 FS 450
VBKUSR431MM332028 FS 450
VBKUXN43XMM216806 FC 350
VBKUXN430MM216801 FC 350
VBKUXK43XMM153978 FC 250
VBKUXK439MM153972 FC 250
VBKUXK438MM153980 FC 250
VBKUXK438MM153977 FC 250
VBKUXK437MM153971 FC 250
VBKUXK436MM153976 FC 250
VBKUXK435MM153984 FC 250
VBKUXK435MM153970 FC 250
VBKUXK434MM153975 FC 250
VBKUXK434MM153961 FC 250
VBKUXK433MM153983 FC 250
VBKUXK433MM153966 FC 250
VBKUXK432MM153974 FC 250
VBKUXK432MM153960 FC 250
VBKUXK430MM153973 FC 250
VBKUSR43XMM331878 FS 450
VBKUSR439MM331869 FS 450
VBKUSR438MM331880 FS 450
VBKUSR438MM331877 FS 450
VBKUSR437MM331868 FS 450
VBKUSR436MM331876 FS 450
VBKUSR436MM331862 FS 450
VBKUSR435MM331867 FS 450
VBKUSR434MM331889 FS 450
VBKUSR433MM331866 FS 450
VBKUSR432MM331888 FS 450
VBKUSR431MM331879 FS 450
VBKUXN43XMM216790 FC 350
VBKUXN439MM216800 FC 350
VBKUXN439MM216795 FC 350
VBKUXN437MM216794 FC 350
VBKUXN436MM216804 FC 350
VBKUXN436MM216799 FC 350
VBKUXN435MM216812 FC 350
VBKUXN435MM216809 FC 350
VBKUXN435MM216793 FC 350
VBKUXN434MM216803 FC 350
VBKUXN434MM216798 FC 350
VBKUXN433MM216811 FC 350
VBKUXN433MM216808 FC 350
VBKUXN433MM216792 FC 350
VBKUXN432MM216797 FC 350
VBKUXN431MM216810 FC 350
VBKUXN431MM216807 FC 350
VBKUXN431MM216791 FC 350
VBKUXN430MM216796 FC 350
VBKUXK43XMM153964 FC 250
VBKUXK439MM153969 FC 250
VBKUXK438MM153963 FC 250
VBKUXK437MM153968 FC 250
VBKUXK436MM153962 FC 250
VBKUXK435MM153967 FC 250
VBKUXK431MM153965 FC 250
VBKUXN438MM216724 FC 350
VBKUXN433MM216744 FC 350
VBKUXN439MM216666 FC 350
VBKUXN434MM216722 FC 350
VBKUXN432MM216718 FC 350
VBKUXN430MM216734 FC 350
VBKUXN430MM216670 FC 350
VBKUXK439MM153776 FC 250
VBKUXK439MM153759 FC 250
VBKUXK435MM153757 FC 250
VBKUXK438MM153574 FC 250
VBKUXK434MM153572 FC 250
VBKUXK432MM153568 FC 250
VBKUXK431MM153559 FC 250
VBKUXK430MM153567 FC 250

VINS of affected GasGas

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

KTM recalls Super Duke over electrical failure

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the failure could increase “the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the rider and other road users”.

“The rear section of the wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly during assembly. This may have damaged the wiring harness,” the notice says.

“Damage to the wiring harness may cause electrical failures. If the wiring harness is significantly damaged, this could also result in smoke.”

The VINs (Vehicle identification numbers) of the 157 motorcycles affected are listed at the end of this article.

Owners will be contacted by mail, to notify them of the recall. Consumers should contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle and to have replacement parts installed, free of charge.

For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using https://www.ktm.com/en-au/find-a-dealer.html

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Maritha Keyser Cyclist rule endangers motorcyclists

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

VINS of affected bikes

JYARP2876GA000018
JYARP2878GA000019
JYARP2875GA000012
JYARP2874GA000017
JYARP2877GA000013
JYARP2872GA000002
JYARP2873GA000011
JYARP2874GA000020
JYARP2876GA000004
JYARP2878GA000005
JYARP2870GA000015
JYARP2874GA000003
JYARP2871GA000010
JYARP2870GA000029
JYARP2877GA000027
JYARP2876GA000021
JYARP2871GA000024
JYARP2879GA000028
JYARP287XGA000023
JYARP2872GA000033
JYARP2873GA000025
JYARP2873GA000008
JYARP2874GA000034
JYARP287XGA000054
JYARP2878GA000022
JYARP2873GA000042
JYARP2872GA000050
JYARP2871GA000055
JYARP2871GA000007
JYARP2871GA000038
JYARP2875GA000009
JYARP2879GA000045
JYARP2870GA000032
JYARP2877GA000044
JYARP2878GA000053
JYARP2876GA000035
JYARP2875GA000026
JYARP2872GA000047
JYARP287XGA000006
JYARP2878GA000036
JYARP2877GA000030
JYARP287XGA000037
JYARP2874GA000048
JYARP2870GA000001
JYARP2871GA000041
JYARP2879GA000031
JYARP2872HA000082
JYARP2872HA000101
JYARP2872GA000016
JYARP2873GA000039
JYARP2877HA000059
JYARP2870GA000046
JYARP2876GA000049
JYARP2875HA000058
JYARP2874GA000051
JYARP2876HA000084
JYARP2872HA000065
JYARP2870HA000095
JYARP287XGA000040
JYARP2873HA000060
JYARP287XHA000086
JYARP2874HA000066
JYARP2873HA000057
JYARP2870HA000100
JYARP2875HA000092
JYARP2876HA000070
JYARP2873HA000091
JYARP2875HA000089
JYARP2870HA000078
JYARP2876GA000052
JYARP2877HA000062
JYARP2871HA000073
JYARP2873HA000074
JYARP2875GA000043
JYARP2875HA000075
JYARP2877HA000093
JYARP2878HA000099
JYARP2876HA000098
JYARP2872HA000096
JYARP287XHA000069
JYARP2879HA000063
JYARP2879HA000080
JYARP2871HA000090
JYARP2872HA000079
JYARP2879HA000077
JYARP2879GA000014
JYARP2878HA000085
JYARP2871HA000087
JYARP2877HA000076
JYARP2874HA000102
JYARP2874HA000083
JYARP2876HA000067
JYARP2879HA000094
JYARP2870JA000121
JYARP2872JA000119
JYARP2872JA000122
JYARP2876JA000124
JYARP2873JA000131
JYARP2871HA000056
JYARP2875JA000115
JYARP2879JA000120
JYARP2873JA000128
JYARP2871JA000127
JYARP2875JA000132
JYARP2875HA000061
JYARP2875JA000129
JYARP2879KA000152
JYARP2874KA000138
JYARP2874JA000123
JYARP2870KA000153
JYARP2871JA000113
JYARP2877KA000148
JYARP2873KA000146
JYARP2878JA000125
JYARP2875KA000150
JYARP2871KA000145
JYARP2878KA000160
JYARP287XKA000175
JYARP2872JA000136
JYARP2873KA000163
JYARP2875KA000147
JYARP2873KA000177
JYARP287XKA000144
JYARP2877JA000116
JYARP2872KA000171
JYARP2870JA000118
JYARP2870KA000170
JYARP2875KA000178
JYARP2877KA000165
JYARP2879JA000134
JYARP2877KA000179
JYARP2873KA000180
JYARP2873HA000088
JYARP2879JA000117
JYARP2877KA000151
JYARP2872KA000154
JYARP2870JA000135
JYARP287XKA000158
JYARP2875KA000164
JYARP2876KA000187
JYARP2874KA000172
JYARP2871KA000162
JYARP2874KA000186
JYARP287XJA000126
JYARP2879KA000183
JYARP2874KA000169
JYARP2870KA000184
JYARP2876KA000173
JYARP2876KA000190
JYARP2876KA000142
JYARP2879KA000149
JYARP2872KA000137
JYARP2878KA000143
JYARP2874KA000155
JYARP2872KA000185
JYARP2877JA000133
JYARP2875KA000181
JYARP2872KA000140
JYARP2871KA000159
JYARP287XKA000161
JYARP2871JA000130
JYARP2878KA000188
JYARP2875LA000196
JYARP2873LA000200
JYARP2873JA000114
JYARP2876KA000156
JYARP2878LA000208
JYARP2873LA000214
JYARP2876LA000191
JYARP2877LA000197
JYARP2870LA000199
JYARP2876KA000139
JYARP2871LA000213
JYARP2872KA000168
JYARP2876LA000210
JYARP2878LA000211
JYARP2875LA000201
JYARP2876LA000207
JYARP287XLA000212
JYARP2872LA000205
JYARP2879LA000198
JYARP2879LA000217
JYARP2873LA000195
JYARP2877KA000182
JYARP2874LA000206
JYARP287XKA000189
JYARP2879LA000203
JYARP2875LA000215
JYARP2878KA000174
JYARP2871LA000194
JYARP2870KA000167
JYARP2877LA000202
JYARP2878KA000157
JYARP2878LA000192
JYARP2874KA000141
JYARP2879KA000166
JYARP2871KA000176
JYARP287XLA000193
JYARP2870LA000204
JYARP287XLA000209
JYARP2877LA000216
JYARP28B7GA000002
JYARP28BXGA000009
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JYARP28B3GA000014
JYARP28B5GA000015
JYARP28B7GA000016
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JYARP28B5GA000001
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JYARP28B6GA000010
JYARP28B0GA000018
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JYARP28B9GA000048
JYARP28B0GA000049
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JYARP28B8GA000039
JYARP28B4GA000040
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JYARP28B3GA000045
JYARP28B5GA000046
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JYARP28B7GA000078
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JYARP28B1GA000030
JYARP28B9GA000034
JYARP28B2GA000036
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JYARP28B5GA000080
JYARP28BXGA000088
JYARP28B9GA000096
JYARP28B2GA000098
JYARP28B1GA000089
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JYARP28B5GA000063
JYARP28B7GA000064
JYARP28B8GA000056
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JYARP28B1GA000058
JYARP28B3GA000059
JYARP28BXGA000060
JYARP28B1GA000061
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JYARP28B4GA000068
JYARP28B3GA000093
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JYARP28B8GA000090
JYARP28B4GA000071
JYARP28B6GA000072
JYARP28B2GA000084
JYARP28B9GA000082
JYARP28B7GA000081
JYARP28B4GA000085
JYARP28B6GA000086
JYARP28B0GA000083
JYARP28B7GA000095
JYARP28B9HA000102
JYARP28B0HA000103
JYARP28B2HA000104
JYARP28B4HA000105
JYARP28B6HA000106
JYARP28B8HA000107
JYARP28BXHA000108
JYARP28B1HA000109
JYARP28B8HA000110
JYARP28BXHA000111
JYARP28B1HA000112
JYARP28B3HA000113
JYARP28B2HA000121
JYARP28B5HA000114
JYARP28B7HA000115
JYARP28B9HA000116
JYARP28B0HA000117
JYARP28B2HA000118
JYARP28B4HA000119
JYARP28B8GA000087
JYARP28B0GA000097
JYARP28B7HA000101
JYARP28B0HA000120
JYARP28B4HA000122
JYARP28B6HA000123
JYARP28B8HA000124
JYARP28BXHA000125
JYARP28B1HA000126
JYARP28B3HA000127
JYARP28B5HA000128
JYARP28B7HA000129
JYARP28B3HA000130
JYARP28B5HA000100
JYARP28B5HA000131
JYARP28B7HA000132
JYARP28B9HA000133
JYARP28B0HA000134
JYARP28B2HA000135
JYARP28B4HA000136
JYARP28B6HA000137
JYARP28B8HA000138
JYARP28BXHA000139
JYARP28B6HA000140
JYARP28BXHA000142
JYARP28B8HA000141
JYARP28B3HA000144
JYARP28B9HA000147
JYARP28B1HA000143
JYARP28B1HA000157
JYARP28B1HA000160
JYARP28B3HA000158
JYARP28B5HA000159
JYARP28B3HA000161
JYARP28B5HA000162
JYARP28B5HA000145
JYARP28B7HA000146
JYARP28B9HA000150
JYARP28B0HA000148
JYARP28B5HA000176
JYARP28B7HA000177
JYARP28B2HA000149
JYARP28B0HA000151
JYARP28B2HA000152
JYARP28B4HA000153
JYARP28B6HA000154
JYARP28B8HA000155
JYARP28BXHA000156
JYARP28B4HA000170
JYARP28B7HA000163
JYARP28B0HA000165
JYARP28B9HA000164
JYARP28B2HA000166
JYARP28B4HA000167
JYARP28B8HA000169
JYARP28B6HA000171
JYARP28B9HA000178
JYARP28B9HA000195
JYARP28B0HA000196
JYARP28B0HA000179
JYARP28B7HA000180
JYARP28B9HA000181
JYARP28B0HA000182
JYARP28B2HA000183
JYARP28B6HA000168
JYARP28B8HA000172
JYARP28B4HA000184
JYARP28B1HA000174
JYARP28B3HA000175
JYARP28BXHA000173
JYARP28B1HA000191
JYARP28B3HA000192
JYARP28B5HA000193
JYARP28BXHA000190
JYARP28B6HA000185
JYARP28B8HA000186
JYARP28BXHA000187
JYARP28B1HA000188
JYARP28B3HA000189
JYARP28B6HA000199
JYARP28B2HA000197
JYARP28B2HA000202
JYARP28B4HA000203
JYARP28B6HA000204
JYARP28BXHA000206
JYARP28B0HA000201
JYARP28B4HA000198
JYARP28B8HA000205
JYARP28B1HA000207
JYARP28B3HA000208
JYARP28B5HA000209
JYARP28B1HA000210
JYARP28B3HA000211
JYARP28B5HA000212
JYARP28B7HA000213
JYARP28B7JA000217
JYARP28B9JA000218
JYARP28B0JA000219
JYARP28B7JA000220
JYARP28B9JA000221
JYARP28B0JA000222
JYARP28B7HA000194
JYARP28B9HA000200
JYARP28B1JA000214
JYARP28B5JA000216
JYARP28B2JA000223
JYARP28B3JA000215
JYARP28K5KA000301
JYARP28K6KA000310
JYARP28K8KA000311
JYARP28K9KA000303
JYARP28K0KA000304
JYARP28K4KA000323
JYARP28K3KA000314
JYARP28K4KA000337
JYARP28K4KA000340
JYARP28K6KA000341
JYARP28K8KA000342
JYARP28K1KA000313
JYARP28K7KA000302
JYARP28K2KA000305
JYARP28K4KA000306
JYARP28K6KA000307
JYARP28K8KA000308
JYARP28KXKA000309
JYARP28K8KA000325
JYARP28KXKA000326
JYARP28K1KA000327
JYARP28K3KA000328
JYARP28K6KA000324
JYARP28K5KA000315
JYARP28K7KA000316
JYARP28KXKA000312
JYARP28K9KA000317
JYARP28K0KA000318
JYARP28K2KA000319
JYARP28K9KA000320
JYARP28K0KA000321
JYARP28K2KA000322
JYARP28K2KA000336
JYARP28K6KA000338
JYARP28K5KA000329
JYARP28K1KA000330
JYARP28K3KA000331
JYARP28K5KA000332
JYARP28K9KA000334
JYARP28K0KA000335
JYARP28K7KA000333
JYARP28KXKA000343
JYARP28K1KA000344
JYARP28K3KA000345
JYARP28K0KA000352
JYARP28K6KA000355
JYARP28K2KA000353
JYARP28K4KA000354
JYARP28K8KA000356
JYARP28K5KA000346
JYARP28K7KA000347
JYARP28K9KA000348
JYARP28K0KA000349
JYARP28KXKA000357
JYARP28KXKA000360
JYARP28K7KA000350
JYARP28K8KA000373
JYARP28K1LA000376
JYARP28K3LA000377
JYARP28K1KA000358
JYARP28K3KA000359
JYARP28K1KA000361
JYARP28K3KA000362
JYARP28K5KA000363
JYARP28K7KA000364
JYARP28K9KA000365
JYARP28K0KA000366
JYARP28K2KA000370
JYARP28K4KA000371
JYARP28K6KA000369
JYARP28K1KA000375
JYARP28K2KA000367
JYARP28K4KA000368
JYARP28K6KA000372
JYARP28K5LA000378
JYARP28K7LA000379
JYARP28K3LA000380
JYARP28K5LA000381
JYARP28K7LA000382
JYARP28K9LA000383
JYARP28K0LA000384
JYARP28K2LA000385
JYARP28K1LA000393
JYARP28K4LA000386
JYARP28K5LA000395
JYARP28K8LA000388
JYARP28K8LA000391
JYARP28K8KA000339
JYARP28K6LA000387
JYARP28KXLA000389
JYARP28K6LA000390
JYARP28KXLA000392
JYARP28K3LA000394
JYARP28K2LA000399
JYARP28K8LA000407
JYARP28KXLA000408
JYARP28K1LA000409
JYARP28K8LA000410
JYARP28K3LA000413
JYARP28K5LA000414
JYARP28K9LA000416

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition Preview

The 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition will be available May 2021 starting at $12,999.

The 2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition will be available May 2021 starting at $12,999. (Honda/)

Honda gives its CB1000R naked some love for 2021 with a sophisticated blacked-out look and a few choice upgrades. The bike will be available this May starting at $12,999.

Editor’s Note: We test rode the liter-sized CB during the 2018 Honda CB1000R Pairs Elegance And Performance and 2018 Honda CB1000R MC Commute Review articles/videos.

The new styling gives the machine its 2021 moniker, the CB1000R Black Edition, and touches just about every visible part of the bike. Honda used black plating and black anodizing techniques on the subframe, swingarm pivot plates, exhaust system, front suspension, and handlebar clamp among numerous other places.

In addition to the bold new colorway, the CB1000R gets a new three-level quickshifter for clutchless upshifts. A slip/assist clutch smooths out wheel hop on hard downshifts.

Honda fitted a new 5-inch TFT instrument panel to the bike also.

The CB1000R Black Edition is powered by a 998cc inline-four fit with ride-by-wire and four ride modes. Honda Selectable Torque Control is included to help dial performance in a variety of conditions. It utilizes a steel backbone frame suspended by a Showa SFF Big Piston fork, fully adjustable, and a Showa shock with spring preload and rebound damping adjustability. Four-piston radial-mount calipers grip two full-floating 310mm discs at the front while a single-piston caliper and 256mm disc handle braking duties at the back.

Honda utilizes LED lighting throughout, highlighted by a classic round headlight that emphasizes the brand’s Neo-Sports Café aesthetic, of which the CB1000R is a hallmark example. Other premium design features include a flangeless fuel tank, aluminum alloy detailing, a new rear splash guard that mounts directly to the swingarm, and a passenger seat cover.

The only available colorway for 2021 will be, you guessed it, Graphite Black.

2021 Honda CB1000R Black Edition Technical Specifications and Price

Price: $12,999
Engine: 998cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four; 4 valves/cyl.
Bore x Stroke: 75.0 x 56.5mm
Compression Ratio: 11.6:1
Fuel Delivery: PGM-FI w/ 44mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire
Clutch: Wet, multiplate, slip/assist and quickshifter
Transmission/Final Drive: 6-speed/chain
Frame: Steel backbone
Front Suspension: Showa 43mm SFF-BP USD fork, fully adjustable; 5.2 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Showa shock, spring preload and rebound damping adjustable; 5.2 in. travel.
Front Brake: Radial-mounted 4-piston calipers, 310mm floating discs w/ ABS
Rear Brake: 1-piston caliper, 256mm disc w/ ABS
Wheels, Front/Rear: 17 in./17 in.
Tires, Front/Rear: 120/70-17 / 190/55-17
Rake/Trail: 24.7°/3.8 in.
Wheelbase: 57.3 in.
Seat Height: 32.7 in.
Fuel Capacity: 4.3 gal.
Claimed Curb Weight: 467 lb.
Warranty: 12-month, transferable, unlimited-mileage limited warranty
Available: May 2021
Contact: powersports.honda.com

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

Indian Motorcycle Racing Takes Back-To-Back AFT Victories

In an announcement released by Indian Motorcycles yesterday, the American motorcycle company was proud to share of the back-to-back victories taken by Indian Motorcycle Racing.

MINNEAPOLIS (March 16, 2021) – Indian Motorcycle Racing, presented by Progressive Motorcycle Insurance, jumped out to an early lead in the 2021 American Flat Track (AFT) SuperTwins standings, as Indian Motorcycle Privateer Brandon Robinson and Wrecking Crew Rider Jared Mees secure back-to-back wins at the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader.

Robinson’s season-opener win at Volusia Half-Mile I marked his third straight victory, dating back to the 2020 season finale doubleheader in Daytona. After winning his semi and getting a start on the front row in the Main, Robinson jumped out to an early lead but was battling with the second-place rider throughout the race. In his third season as an Indian Motorcycle privateer, the win marks Robinson’s fifth victory aboard the Indian FTR750.                                                                          

Jared Mees

“Despite being injured for the bulk of the 2020 season, Brandon finished the year with incredible momentum, so it was truly exciting to see him pick up right where he left off and reach the top of the box,” said Gary Gray, Vice President – Racing, Technology & Service for Indian Motorcycle. “Having swept the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader last year, Jared entered round two with fierce determination to secure the win and garner the all-important points at a track he’s exceptionally comfortable and confident on.”                                                                                                                                 

On Saturday, Mees won his semi and was able to return to the front row for the Main. Though, it was Wrecking Crew teammate and defending SuperTwins Champion Briar Bauman who captured the holeshot. After leading eight laps, Bauman was unable to hold on, as Mees made his pass and gained separation with every lap – ultimately cruising comfortably to his 54th career win. The victory also marked his 34th career win aboard the Indian FTR750, a race bike he won two Grand National Championships within 2017 and 2018.

Jared Mees

Following the doubleheader at Volusia Speedway Park, Mees sits atop the leaderboard with 42 points. Robinson is closely behind with 39 points, while Bauman’s fourth and second-place finishes keep him within striking distance with 35 total points.

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The 2021 AFT season continues on May 1 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Atlanta Super TT. For more information on Indian Motorcycle Racing and the Indian Wrecking Crew, visit IndianMotorcycle.com or follow along on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

ABOUT INDIAN MOTORCYCLE®

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Source: MotorbikeWriter.com