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25 years: Repsol Honda present 2019 bike in Madrid
In front of a packed audience that included international media, guests, sponsors and partners, the covers came off the 2019 machines that both Marquez and Lorenzo will be hoping to take glory on this season, as the latest RC213V’s stood next to Doohan and Criville’s title-winning Repsol Honda’s.
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Triumph Thruxton TFC | Triumph Factory Custom limited edition
Thruxton Triumph Factory Custom limited edition
Triumph are promising to step up the premium exclusivity lever in 2019 with a series of Triumph Factory Custom models. The first cab off the rank will be the Triumph Thruxton TFC.
The Triumph Thruxton TFC will be a limited-edition run of 750 machines that will be individually numbered, and Triumph promise the model is never to be repeated.
Triumph say that the TFC will gain 10 horsepower over the regular Thruxton R, which should push the TFC to around 106 horsepower. This is delivered by significant engine upgrades including a whole host of lighter weight engine components, high compression pistons, and revised ports and cam profile. Peak torque creeps up to 115Nm at 4850 rpm.
There is also a premium one-of-a-kind exhaust system just for the Thruxton TFC, with Vance & Hines titanium silencers and carbon fibre end caps, with a unique laser etched co-branded logo.
Visually striking, the new Thruxton TFC features unique beautifully engineered lightweight carbon fibre bodywork, including a stunning one-piece carbon cockpit fairing, front mudguard, seat cowl, heel guards and silencer end caps.
Additional exquisite detailing includes billet machined aluminium top yoke with TFC branding, premium brushed nickel mirror centres, tinted screen, beautiful real leather seat with stitched detailing, and billet machined aluminium oil filler cap.
All of this comes on top of a whole host of beautiful blacked out features, including premium black anodised multi-spoked wheels, black Öhlins RSU springs with black decals, black engine covers and a black tail tidy.
To perfectly complement the black theme and real carbon fibre, the Thruxton TFC is available in one signature paint scheme – a distinctive Carbon Black, with brushed tank knee pad detailing, and hand painted gold lining. And that premium gold detailing is applied across the whole motorcycle, from the gold lining on the fairing, to the gold detailing in the badging and instrument faces, unique key with gold detailing, and even a stylish custom gold chain.
The Thruxton TFC also retains all of the distinctive core Thruxton features, such as the brushed flip-top Monza fuel cap, twin throttle bodies with brushed intake finish, Daytona R foot pegs and clear anodised aluminium swing arm.
Significant weight savings across the entire motorcycle make the Thruxton TFC five kilograms lighter than the Thruxton R for an even more dynamic and agile ride – delivered by engine component refinements, carbon fibre bodywork, aluminium engine cradle rails, rear mudguard removal, and a lighter weight battery.
In addition to the weight saving, the Thruxton TFC also has a category leading higher level of specification and equipment, with fully adjustable Öhlins upside down NIX30 front forks and fully adjustable Öhlins piggy back reservoir rear shocks with billet machined aluminium adjusters.
There are also high specification Brembo 4-piston M4.34 radial monobloc calipers and twin floating Brembo front discs, delivering excellent stopping power, and unique race specification Metzeler Racetec RR super sticky tyres.
The premium specification continues with a Brembo radial master cylinder and MCS span and ratio adjustable brake lever plus matching clutch lever.
Increasing the level of rider-focused technology are three upgraded riding modes unique to the Thruxton TFC (Rain, Road and Sport), which now adjust throttle map, ABS and traction control settings to better suit the riding conditions or rider preference. This is enabled via the latest generation ride by wire, which delivers enhanced rideability, safety and control.
For enhanced visibility, lower energy consumption and greater durability, the Thruxton TFC features all-LED lighting, including 7 inch headlight with signature profile daytime running light (market specific availability), compact LED indicators, tail light and rear light.
ABS and traction control are also fitted for maximum safety and control, both implemented with minimal visual impact – compact, responsive and unobtrusive. Optimised to reduce lever effort for the rider, the torque-assist clutch makes the bike even more comfortable over long journeys and in stop-start riding, while the USB charging socket improves convenience. An engine immobiliser is also fitted as standard on the Thruxton TFC, with a transponder incorporated into the new gold badged key.
Every Thruxton TFC owner will also receive a special tailor-made TFC handover pack unique to their bike, featuring a numbered letter signed by Triumph’s CEO Nick Bloor, a personalised custom build book, and a beautiful Thruxton TFC bike cover.
Triumph Thruxton TFC Specifications
Triumph Factory Custom
Triumph Thruxton TFC |
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| Engine Type | Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin |
| Capacity | 1200cc |
| Bore/Stroke | 97.6 mm x 80.0 mm |
| Maximum Power | 107PS @ 8,000rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 115Nm @ 4,850rpm |
| Fuel system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Exhaust | Brushed 2 into 2 exhaust system, twin brushed titanium silencers with carbon fibre end caps |
| Final drive | O-ring chain |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate assist clutch |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Frame | Tubular steel, aluminium cradles |
| Instruments | LCD multi-functional instrument pack with analogue speedometer and analogue tachometer, TFC specific dial faces |
| Swingarm | Twin-sided, aluminium, clear anodized |
| Front Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 3.5in, black anodized rim |
| Rear Wheel | 32-spoke 17 x 5in, black anodized rim |
| Front Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | Metzeler RaceTec RR, 160/60 ZR17 |
| Front Suspension | Öhlins 43mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, 120mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins twin shocks with piggy back reservoir, billet aluminium adjusters, 120mm rear wheel travel |
| Front Brake | Brembo twin 310mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brake | Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper, ABS |
| Seat Height | 810 mm |
| Rake | 22.8º |
| Trail | 92 mm |
| Dry Weight | TBC |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.5 L |
| Fuel Consumption | TBC |
| CO2 Emissions | TBC |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Aerostich Cousin Jeremy One-Piece Suit Review
You don’t need an odometer to know this suit’s traveled thousands of miles
Here’s what a brutal commute does to an Aerostich one-piece waxed cotton suit.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Ducati claim mantle as top selling sportsbike of 2018
Ducati strengthens global sales in 2018
Claim sales lead in the superbike segment
53,004 Ducati motorcycles delivered
Strong sales growth in China
Ducati Motor Holding closed 2018 with 53,004 motorcycles delivered to customers worldwide. That means the 50,000-bike threshold, first reached by Ducati in 2015, has now been achieved four years running. Here in Australia Ducati were down a hefty 23.2 per cent which saw them shuffled behind KTM on road bike sales volume, but Ducati has experienced strong growth in parts of Asia.
A significant contribution to this result came from the success of the Panigale family, which accounted for the sale of 9,700 bikes (70 per cent increase on 2017), which has led to Ducati claiming the title of leader of the superbike segment with a market share of over 26 per cent of the sportsbike market.
In 2018 one superbike out of every four sold worldwide was a Ducati Panigale.
The undisputed flagship of the Panigale family is the V4, the first production Ducati motorcycle which mounts a four-cylinder engine.
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding
“While 2018 was challenging for the big motorcycles market, with slowdowns in important countries like the US, Ducati had, by the end of the year, delivered over 53,000 bikes to customers worldwide, consolidating the growth achieved in recent years”, stated Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. “In 2018 we achieved stability and the year was positive both in terms of business and racing. We won numerous MotoGP races and developed an exceptional bike. In short, the solidity of the company remains undisputed, as does our penchant for driving ahead with innovation and product development so we can, over the coming years, continue offering customers new icons of style and technology.”
Equally successful was the Multistrada family, that in 2018 scored 11,829 motorcycles sold. The family saw the addition of the new Multistrada 1260, thanks to which sales soared by 25% (compared to 2017), with no less than 6,569 bikes sold.
Compared to data sales in 2017 (55,871 bikes), Ducati experienced a slight drop of 5 per cent against the backdrop of an over 500 cc motorcycle market that shrank by some 3 per cent. Yet thanks to the Panigale and Multistrada families, last year saw the Bologna-based bike manufacturer reinforce its position on the high-end market.
Francesco Milicia, Global Sales Director
“To rise to new market challenges”, adds Francesco Milicia, Global Sales Director, “we’re working to make our sales network more efficient than ever. For 2019 we’ve also overhauled the Scrambler 800 range – which, among other things, has received a major active safety boost in the form of cornering ABS – and launched new products such as the Diavel 1260 and Hypermotard 950. The Multistrada family saw the arrival of the 1260 Enduro and 950 S, giving customers a wider choice than ever. Lastly, we’ve introduced the V4 R, the most powerful, highest-tech superbike ever built by Ducati to provide a foundation for renewed competitiveness in the WorldSBK championship. Needless to say, its already proved to be a big hit with Ducatisti. In total, we’re talking about nine new models that allow us to look to the future with confidence.”
In Italy growth proved to be solid, (+4.5%) reaching 9,200 bikes and making the country go back to being Ducati’s largest market.
Spain also performed strongly with 2,444 motorcycles sold (+8%), with further growth observed in Japan with 1,941 bikes (+2%) and Switzerland with 1,276 bikes (+2.2%).
Bike deliveries in the USA – historically Ducati’s number one market – totalled 7,843, the drop in sales reflecting a 9% downturn across the US sector of motorcycles over 500 cc.
On Asian markets Ducati continues to ride the upward trend, especially in China (+29%) where a new direct branch has been established and the sales network has expanded from 19 to 23 dealerships.
Source: MCNews.com.au
Triumph Rocket III TFC | New bespoke Rocket III model on way
Triumph has released these teaser images of a new higher performance Rocket III, promising that full details and specifications will be released on May 1.
First launched in 2004, the Rocket III forged its own niche in the power cruiser segment and earned itself a loyal band of followers.
15 year later, Triumph are going to up the ante with a new high-performance and somewhat bespoke Rocket TFC.
A more high-performance version of the Rocket III has been mooted for quite some time, in order to take that battle in the power cruiser segment up to Ducati’s Diavel.
While at this stage Triumph are only promising this TFC model, we would expect a more regular version of the Rocket to also pick-up some of these performance cues later on down the model line.
Source: MCNews.com.au
Australian Speedway GP round dropped from calendar
2019 Australian Speedway GP postponed
BSI Speedway has announced that the Australian FIM Speedway Grand Prix (SGP) will not be taking place in 2019.
PSE (Paul Sergeant Events), the locally based promoter that BSI Speedway was working in partnership with in Australia, is no longer able to stage the event due to unforeseen circumstances.
The date and venue for the Australian event, which had been provisionally scheduled as the final round of the 2019 FIM Speedway Grand Prix series, was yet to be confirmed.
The 2019 season will now culminate at the Torun FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Poland on October 5.
BSI Speedway remains committed to bringing the event back to Australia, and is actively seeking a new local promoter to help stage the event in future years.
BSI Speedway managing director Torben Olsen
“While we were eager to run an Australian SGP in 2019, we decided that we should only do so when we are confident we can deliver the quality experience expected by our SGP riders, fans and community.
“We were in dialogue with multiple venues for the 2019 event, and look to continue further discussions with Ipswich in particular with a view to hopefully bringing a fantastic SGP event back to Australia as soon as possible.”
Source: MCNews.com.au
All-new Triumph Rocket showcased in TFC unveiling
Return of large-capacity motorcycle limited to 750 units.
Image: Supplied.
Triumph has showcased its all-new Rocket as part of its Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) unveiling today, which also saw the covers pulled off a limited edition Thruxton.
Triumph’s legendary Rocket was renowned as a pure original, with more muscle, presence and power than all others. And now a rare and premium TFC Rocket is planned to go into production.
Featuring an all-new Triple engine, the world’s biggest production powerplant will spectacularly re-define its own class with world-beating torque and performance, cutting edge technology, an all-new chassis and the highest level of premium specification equipment.
With a planned total worldwide production run of only 750, this Rocket will be an ultra-limited edition part of Triumph Motorcycles’ TFC concept, designed to create the most desirable Triumphs ever made.
The world’s biggest production engine at 2500cc is central to the Rocket TFC’s class-defining performance, yet this exceptional motorbike’s new chassis and premium brake and suspension set-up will deliver the dynamic precision handling of a world-beating roadster.
The motorcycle is set to boast cutting edge technology that is designed to combine with rider-focused capability, breathtakingly beautiful style, and an incredible muscular road presence.
Full details and specifications of the Rocket TFC will be released on 1 May, including price and timetable of availability. For more information, visit www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au.
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Toparis set for WorldSSP wildcard at Phillip Island
Youthful talent to pilot Yamaha YZF-R6 in world championship round.
Image: Foremost Media.
Coming off the news that Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda Racing) will contest Phillip Island’s opening round of the FIM Motul Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) as wildcard, it’s now been confirmed Tom Toparis has been granted a wildcard opportunity in the WorldSSP division.
Toparis made a wildcard entry at Phillip Island’s WorldSBK last year, charging to 15th while on debut in the world championship with Cube Racing, however this year the youthful talent will pilot a Landbridge Transport-backed Yamaha YZF-R6.
“I’ve done WorldSSP before, so I know what to expect now and I think it’s not so much of a shock anymore,” said Toparis. “I’ve been given a great opportunity to try and do well at my home round – the first round of WorldSBK – I’m so keen to get out with those guys again.
“Last year it was my favourite weekend of the year because I won all the Australian Supersport races and I scored a point in WorldSSP, so let’s hope I can do a little bit better this year and score a couple of points to reward the team for all the effort they’ve been putting in.”
Scheduled to take place on 22-24 February, the Yamaha Motor Finance-backed round will also feature the opening round of the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK).
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Motorists rewarded for seeing Joe Rider
Motorists will be rewarded with cash gift vouchers for seeing motorcyclists in a novel twist to the Joe Rider road safety campaign.
Orange Ulysses Branch has won a $4100 Community Road Safety Grant from the NSW Government to run the campaign throughout February.
Branch president Lester Davis says he hopes the safety campaign will prevent SMIDSY (sorry mate, I didn’t see you) accidents in the region and make drivers more aware of riders.
A US study has found SMIDSY is the biggest case of crashes.
Click here for scientific reasons for SMIDSY crashes. They include “saccadic masking”, the low threat to drivers and difficulty in gauging the approaching speed of a small vehicle.
Joe Rider vests
The campaign features riders wearing fluorescent vests with the words “Joe Rider” on them. The campaign has previously been run in the ACT, Goulburn and Shoalhaven regions.
However, the Orange district in central NSW has a slight twist on the theme.
Drivers who see a Joe Rider vest can fill out a coupon in from the Friday and Saturday editions of the Central Western Daily newspaper to win cash prizes.
“There will be four riders from our branch at any time riding the roads in shifts,” Lester says.
“Drivers have to cut out the coupon, fill in the date, time and where they saw Joe and we compare that with a log book we will keep.”
Each Monday (February 11, 18, 25 and March 4) three correctly completed coupons will be drawn and the winners will receive a $50 gift card.
On the last day, three $500 gift cards will be drawn.
“We hope to do it annually, depending on how well it goes,” Lester says.
“If we get a good response and if we think we are doing some good, we will apply for the grant again.”
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com