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Ace and Diamond limited-edition versions of the Triumph T120 Bonneville have been released to tantalise us and take away the breath of diehard Bonne fans.
The Ace is a tribute to the legendary Ace Cafe in London and the Diamond is a chromed model with a subtle British flag on the tank.
Only 1400 Ace models will be released and 900 Diamond models.
Triumph Australia Marketing Manager Dale McBride says “our allocation and pricing hasn’t been determined from Triumph”.
“It looks like a Q2, 2019 release,” he says.
Expect to pay a premium over the current T120 price of $17,200 (plus on-road costs).
The bikes were unveiled at the recent EICMA motorcycle showing Milan where many expected the new 1200cc Speed Twin with mag wheels would be unveiled.
It would be the first T120 without spokes and we expect it may be unveiled in the next few weeks after recent spy shots surfaced.
Instead, Triumph surprised with these two stunners at the show.
This dark cafe racer model is a tribute to the legendary London cafe were ton-up boys made their name in the 1950s.
While the bikes ridden then included many British brands, cafe MD Mark Wilsmore says Triumph is the perfect fit.
“Triumph and the Ace Cafe go hand in hand for me, with decades of riders turning up at the cafe on the latest British Twin to chance their arm on the A406, and be top dog off the lights,” he says.
“This beautiful new Bonneville T120 Ace pays homage to those riders and our glorious shared history in style.”
The tribute bike has blacked-out intake covers, engine badges, and bench seat with matt Storm Grey paint and contrasting striping on the tank with Ace Cafe graphics.
The Diamond celebrates the diamond or 60th anniversary of the original Bonnvelle T120 of 1959.
It was the final motorcycle designed by Triumph’s chief designer Edward Turner and took its name from Bonneville Salt Flats where Triumph scored many world speed records.
The 2019 Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition features a silver and white tank emblazoned with a subtle Union Jack.
It also comes with polished-chrome engine covers and chain guard plus chromed traditional tank badges.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
The 2018 edition of the FIM International Six Day Enduro has gotten underway in Viña del Mar, with an early start to the day, as the four-hundred and forty-six competitors from twenty-five nations tentatively rolled off the start line to begin six days of world-class Enduro racing.
The opening day’s course took riders north of the city, offering breathtaking views along the Pacific Ocean. On a route known as the Pacific Challenge, competitors completed two demanding laps and a total of six sandy and technical special tests, traveling a total of 284km.
Day one saw Team Australia remain a strong and dominant force in all classes, with the Aussie World Trophy Team finishing the day in second overall, behind the USA. In the Women’s class, the trio of Gardiner, Jones and Tricker taking a clear lead. The Australian Juniors also finished Day 1 in fifth position overall.
At the conclusion of day one the Australian World Trophy Team has finished an undeniable high, sitting in second position overall in the World Trophy Class underneath Team USA who have taken out top position, with less than five seconds separating the two teams.
Day one also saw Team Australia score three positions in the top 15 with Daniel Sanders finishing the day with a fastest time of 54:42.00, winning the first test of the event which earned him second place overall. Sanders sits just under 22 seconds behind the current leader, Robert Taylor from Team USA.
Teammate Daniel Milner took out the third and last podium position, with a fastest time of 54:49.82 and winning the second and fourth test of the day. Milner sits just over seven seconds behind Sanders and will no doubt use tomorrow to put the heat on Team USA and close in on the current time different.
Rounding the top 15 was Joshua Strang, who locked in a fastest time of 55:42.62. Lyndon Snodgrass came up against challenges throughout day one, earning 26th position overall with a fastest time of 56:03.17.
“I started off day one really well, getting the first overall test win. Personally, I did some good test times but struggled in the dust especially with it being the first day and there being a lot of traffic. Milner and I fought through that though, and the two of us rode really well individually as well, leading the team to second position. We have a clean run tomorrow so hopefully we can make up some time on the Americans!”
Making a resounding mark on the competition was the Australian Women’s World Trophy Team, who dominated throughout the day to maintain a stronghold on first place overall.
Australia is followed by Team USA, but thanks to the three riders Australia has produced a substantial 90 second lead. Fastest time for the team and the class was Tayla Jones, who clocked in the fastest time of 1:01:11.25 winning five out of the six tests.
Coming in hot on Jones’ heels was debutant Mackenzie Tricker, who scored third place overall, clocking in a fastest time of 1:02:17.17 and coming in second in four of the six tests. Jessica Gardiner scored 8th position overall in the class, with a fastest time of 1:04:08.46.
“I had a pretty good day overall! The tracks are very dry and dusty and they dug out really quick – a lot quicker than I thought – so it made it really challenging. Today I crashed and lost a fair bit of time but all in all it went pretty well! Overall I’m pretty happy to hold the lead and hopefully we can stay upright tomorrow!”
The Australian Junior World Trophy Team proved that they can hold their own, with all three team members scoring a place in the top 50 which has scored Australia fifth place.
Australia now sits roughly three seconds off fourth position, which is currently held by the hosting nation, Chile. Australia’s juniors will use day two to diminish the distance with Chile, and work to climb the leader board currently held by Italy, France and USA respectively.
Fraser Higlett leads the charge for the Juniors, clocking a fastest time of 56:26.19 and scoring 41st position overall. Tom Mason earnt 43rd position overall with a fastest time of 57:11.96, and Andrew Wilksch rounding out the team’s efforts with a fastest time of 57:07.31 and landing 47th position.
“It was a pretty good day today but the tracks were super dusty. It was tough starting back behind other riders but I made up some positions and the team came home strong by the end of the day. We’re all really consistent, so we’re hoping to maintain it over the remaining five days. Tomorrow should be easier – with hopefully less dust – and I shouldn’t have to pass as many riders to climb the leader board!”
Source: MCNews.com.au
New South Welshman lucky to escape serious injury in Sydney fall.
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Australian Supercross Championship SX2 rookie Jy Roberts says he was devastated to crash out of the weekend’s Monster Energy AUS-X Open Sydney after charging to the opening main event victory of the Triple Crown.
The Husqvarna pilot was in fine form all weekend long, capturing victory in his heat race before putting on a stellar display in the opening main event encounter, storming to a 0.837s win over American import Cameron McAdoo (Penrite Honda Racing).
Roberts’ night took a turn for the worse in race two when he was struck by a first turn incident that unfolded alongside of him, violently forcing him to ground and cruelly ruling him out of the remainder of the evening, somehow escaping serious injury in the process.
“I was pretty devastated,” Roberts told MotoOnline.com.au. “I was feeling pretty confident with my riding, so to have that crash and not be able to finish the two finals was pretty devastating. I’m just happy I was able to walk out of there and be able to say I won the first one.
“I bruised my leg pretty bad – it’s just corked from my knee brace and bars, and it’s all grazed down the right side of my back and my elbows. It was nothing too serious, but I got pretty lucky with it – it could’ve been a lot worse.”
The New South Welshman’s maiden SX2 campaign saw him wind up 14th in the championship rankings with 27 points to his name.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
DPH Motorsport Husqvarna ace on the podium in Sydney.
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Popular New South Welshman Hayden Mellross has stated claiming the SX2 title ‘wasn’t to be’ after ultimately falling six points shy of the crown as the Australian Supercross Championship wrapped up on the weekend with the Monster Energy AUS-X Open Sydney.
Mellross was unable to capitalise on a difficult night for eventual champion Jay Wilson (Yamalube Yamaha Racing), lodging 5-3-3 results in the Triple Crown for third overall.
The DPH Motorsport Husqvarna rider’s 2018 campaign started with broken toes across both feet that later required surgery, although the number 45 returned to form in the closing stages, capturing victory at the penultimate round in Adelaide that set him up with a chance of snatching the title.
“I wanted that championship so much, but it just wasn’t to be,” Mellross explained. “In the end, just six points separated myself and Jay [Wilson] and he rode well from the start, so congratulations to him and his team. As for me, I think I had a strong second half to the season, but the broken toes really took a toll on my points tally.
“I want to thank the entire DPH Motorsport family for having me back again this supercross season. It really is like a family, and they helped me, along with Marty, to adapt to the FC 250 so quickly.”
Mellross will now make his way to New Zealand for the S-X Open Auckland, scheduled for 24 November at Mount Smart Stadium.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
The best thing about the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter is that it is almost a complete mirror of the iconic petrol-powered retro model.
And, of course, just like the standard Vespa, it is twist-and-go-throttle so there is one less hurdle among scooter riders crossing over from an internal combustion model to an electric.
From the above video it appears to have a top speed — in power mode — of 50km/h, so it would be legally limited to 60km/h roads in Australia. It also features reverse gear to make parking easier.i
Elettrica has 100km of urban range and the x version will almost reach 200km which is plenty for the weekly commute.
Vespa says it is not just quiet but “totally silent”. We doubt that. Tyres make noise on the road. But the rest of it should be pretty quiet, allowing riders to safely concentrate on the sounds around them.
The battery under the under-seat compartment still allows riders enough room to store a “purpose-built helmet” which is an open-face design, with and without a visor.
Its recharge cable will plug into a normal socket and will charge in about four hours on our 240V power.
Elettrica’s 4.3-inch full-colour TFT dashboard includes important information to help with maintaining battery charge.
It will connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth and an app to display selected features from your phone.
You can access these features via buttons on the bars so you don’t have to touch the screen or your phone.
And if you’ve forgotten where you parked your Vespa, the app saves its position.
Elettrica comes with an electric blue accent (of course) as well as three other colour accents.
Vespa Australia brand manager Gavan Moody says the Elletrica has “generated a lot of interest overseas” since it was launched in concept form at the 2016 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan.
The production version was released last week at the same show to even greater interest.
It goes into production this year for European markets.
“Piaggio Asia Pacific advise there is no plan for this region until after 2019, if it was to be introduced here,” Gavan says.
“Price has not been discussed however the indication is it would be at the upper end of the current premium Vespa range.”
Current Vespas range in price from the GTS 250 ie at $7890 (plus on-road costs) to the $12,490 946 Belissima.
Would Aussie scooterists be prepared to pay around that amount for an electric scooter?
We think so and here’s why.
Scooters have been on a dramatic slide in recent years but are slightly bouncing back.
However, the slide has not affected the quality Vespa Italian brand.
In 2011, Vespa sold 1042 scooters in Australia and last year sold 977, down just 6.2% while the whole scooter market plummeted by two-thirds to just 3852 last year.
(Note: Those figures are slightly skewed by the absence of some cheap scooter brands from the official figures, but you get the idea.)
It goes to show that scooterists appreciate top quality and are prepared to pay.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com
Newly-crowned three-time champion winds up fourth at the AUS-X Open.
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Fresh after earning his third consecutive Australian Supercross Championship at the weekend’s Monster Energy AUS-X Open Sydney, Justin Brayton has declared his intentions to return to the country in 2019 and once again defend his title.
In what has been the American import’s toughest Australian campaign yet, Brayton faced strong competition from teammate Brett Metcalfe all season long, which ultimately saw just six points separating the pair ahead of the weekend.
Brayton pushed through for a 2-6-5 results sheet at Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday, crediting the number one fourth overall while granting him a nine-point advantage in the overall series rankings.
“I am so happy to win three in a row,” Brayton expressed. “It’s what I came here to do and I am glad we got the job done. It wasn’t without its difficulties though – first my family got sick, then I got sick and I never fully recovered. I have battled pneumonia for most of the time I’ve been over here so it was tough for sure but it made the overall victory so much more gratifying.
“I feel lucky -I get to see the world and ride dirt bikes. I have met some amazing people through racing and it’s a bonus to win. I can’t thank Honda, Penrite and all of our sponsors enough but we aren’t done just yet.
“We still have a few races to finish this year as we head to New Zealand in a few weeks. My plan is to come back next year and defend my title. I want to keep doing this for as long as I can – if I am competitive and I am enjoying it, then I want to race.”
Brayton rounded out the championship with three victories and four podiums in the five round series. He’ll now head to New Zealand for the S-X Open Auckland, scheduled for 24 November at Mount Smart Stadium.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Team Australia leads Women’s class as Sanders controls E3 overall standings.
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The opening day of competition at the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) in Chile saw Team USA take an early lead in the World Trophy category, edging out Team Australia by a slender margin of four seconds, while Spain rounded out the top three.
At the head of the field, the United States and Australia were quick to make their presence felt as they went back and forth in the overall standings. Consistently topping the classification, the two teams began to pull clear, with the USA eventually getting the better of Australia on day one.
Behind Spain in third, Italy ended their opening day fourth, while defending champions France had a slow start to their week, placing almost two minutes behind the leaders in fifth.
It was Italy who took command of the Junior World Trophy class heading into day two. Eager to set the pace, the three riders placed consistently well within the overall individual classification.
Behind them, defending champions France are within striking distance of their rivals, sitting thirteen seconds adrift as runners up on day one. With only a further twenty seconds separating France from third placed United States, competition is already proving close in the junior category as Australia ranked fifth.
Team Australia were quick to establish their dominance in the Women’s World Trophy category, taking a commanding lead on day one. Led by Husqvarna’s Tayla Jones, the defending champions have already pulled over 90 seconds clear of the United States in second, with Spain a further 2m16s back in third.
With Taylor Robert (KTM Factory Racing) fastest outright, the KTM rider also topped the E2 category. Following Robert home for second overall on day one was Australia’s Daniel Sanders (Husqvarna Enduro Racing Team), who was also the best-placed E3 competitor, while Robert’s teammate Ryan Sipes (Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing) was quickest in E1.
Australians Lyndon Snodgrass (KTM Enduro Racing Team) and Fraser Higlett (Husqvarna Enduro Racing Team) were sixth and seventh in the E1 standings, as Josh Strang (Husqvarna) was eighth in E2. Sanders controls the E3 division with AORC champion Daniel Milner (KTM Motocross Racing Team) in second, while Andrew Wilksch (Sherco) and Thomas Mason (KTM) were 13th and 14th respectively.
Out front in the Women’s class was Jones with compatriot Mackenzie Tricker (KTM) in third, followed by Jessica Gardiner (Yamaha) in eighth. Day two of the ISDE will see riders complete the same Pacific Challenge course.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Honda’s highly popular mid-capacity learner machine, the CB500F was launched back in 2013 alongside the CBR500R and CB500X and has since gone on to strong success
Now for 2019 the CB500F has further evolved, with the addition of aggressive bodywork, tapered handlebars, a new LCD dash featuring a Shift Up and Gear Position functionality and all LED indicators – to match the rest of the lighting.
While the CB500F already reaches the A2 (and similar LAMS) limit of 35kW, Honda have been able to tune the bike for more more power and torque in the low to mid range thanks to revisions to the inlet, exhaust and valve timing, contributing to a 4 per cent boost.
A new dual exit exhaust muffler also emits a heartier exhaust note making for a more enjoyable experience, while the engine also features an assist/slipper clutch.
The chassis remains unchanged as a testament to the quality of the existing spec, while a new rear singletube shock absorber has been added, aiming to deliver even more consistent damping performance and improved control.
For its 2019 evolution the CB500F’s naked styling has evolved from front to rear, with an eye catching headlight design and lowset stance, including side shrouds which interlock with the fuel tank and emphasise the engine. Side covers and the seat unit also contribute to the angular theme.
Tapered handlebars add leverage for the rider, while a new LCD dash features a Gear Position and Shift Up indicator, which is set to a default 8750rpm but can be adjusted in 250rpm increments.
The 35mm diameter steel diamond tube mainframe is unchanged for 2019 and the wheelbase is 1410mm and rake and trail are set at 25.5°/102mm, giving nimble but
confidence inspiring steering. Mass centralisation, with the engine in close proximity to the swingarm pivot point, delivers agility and an optimum front/rear weight distribution, while kerb weight is 189kg.
The seat height remains low at 785mm, making the CB500F easy to manage and the
neutral riding position lends itself to comfort and riders of any height. Overall dimensions
are 2080mm x 790mm x 1060mm, with 145mm ground clearance.
The fuel tank holds a generous 17.1L including reserve, and Honda claim that combined with the engine’s strong fuel economy gives a range of up to 480km.
The 41mm preload adjustable telescopic front forks have 120mm stroke, for a
compliant yet controlled ride, with strong feel for front tyre grip. The new single tube rear
shock absorber is as found on larger capacity sports bikes and replaces the outgoing double-tube design of the previous model.
The new shocks larger diameter piston ensures excellent suspension response and temperature management. It also features 9-stage spring preload adjustment and works with a rigid boxsection steel swingarm, which now features pressed steel chain adjustment endpieces. Final drive is via sealed 520 chain.
Lightweight 17inch cast aluminium wheels employ hollow cross section Y shaped
spokes, with a front wheel width of 3.5inch and a 120/70ZR17 tyre, while the rear is a 4.5inch with a 160/60ZR17 tyre. A single front 320mm wavy disc and two piston brake caliper is matched to a 240mm rear disc and single piston caliper. ABS is fitted as standard.
The CB500F will be available in the following colour options: Grand Prix Red; Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic; Pearl Metalloid White; Candy Energy Orange.
The CB500F’s learner eight-valve liquid-cooled parallel twin-cylinder layout offers a
balance of physical size and enjoyable power output, with an high revving character and top end. The target for 2019 was faster acceleration through a boost in low to mid range power and torque. The 4% improvement comes via altered valve timing – with ‘close’ timing accelerated by 5° – and lift increased by 0.3mm to 7.8mm.
Feeding the PGMFI fuel injection is now a straight shot of airflow through the
airbox and throttle bodies. The battery has been repositioned further away (44.1mm
versus 13.4mm) from the rear of the airbox intake duct to allow greater airflow; the exhaust muffler now features dual exit pipes, adding a sportier sounding edge to each pulse. Peak power of 35kW arrives at 8,500rpm, with 43Nm torque delivered at 7,000rpm.
Bore and stroke is set at 67 x 66.8mm and compression ratio remains 10.7:1; the
crankshaft pins are phased at 180° and a primary couple balancer sits behind the
cylinders, close to the bike’s centre of gravity. The primary and balancer gears use scissor
gears, reducing noise. The crank counterweight is specifically shaped for couple balance
and its light weight allows the engine to spin freely, with reduced inertia.
Acting as a stressed member, the engine complements the frame’s rigidity with four frame hangers on the cylinder head. Internally the cylinder head uses roller rocker arms – shim type valve adjustment allows them to be light, for lower valve spring load and reduced friction.
A silent (SV Chain) cam chain has the surface of its pins treated with Vanadium, reducing
friction with increased protection against wear. Inlet valve diameter is 26.0mm with exhaust valve diameter of 21.5mm. The piston shape is based upon those used in the CBR1000RR Fireblade to reduce piston ‘noise’ at high rpm. Friction is reduced by the addition of striations on the piston skirt (a finish that increases surface area, introducing gaps in which oil can flow for better lubrication). As with the CBR1000RR, an AB 1 salt bath process, used after isonite nitriding, forms a protective oxidisation membrane.
The ‘triangle’ proportion of crankshaft, main shaft and countershaft is very similar to that of Honda’s four-cylinder RR engines and much of the internal structure and engineering is
taken directly from the CBR1000RR.
The crankcase uses centrifugally cast thin walled sleeves; their internal design reduces
the ‘pumping’ losses that can occur with a 180° phased firing order. Using the same
internal relief structure as that of the CBR1000RR, the oil pump features improved
aeration performance, with reduced friction; a deep sump reduces oil movement under
hard cornering and braking. Oil capacity is 3.2L.
The CB500F’s six-speed gearbox is very close to that of its RR cousin and uses the same
gear change arm structure and link mechanism. New for 2019 an Assist/Slipper clutch
enables lighter upshifts and smooths out any hard downshifts.
| ENGINE | |
| Type | Liquid cooled, parallel twin |
| Displacement | 471 cc |
| Bore & Stroke | 67mm x 66.8mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Max. Power Output | 35 kW @ 8600 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 43 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Oil Capacity | 3.2 L |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Carburation | PGM FI |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17.1 L(inc reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption (WMTC) | 29.4 km/L |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |
| Starter | Motor |
| Battery Capacity | 12V 7.4AH |
| ACG Output | 23.4A/2000 rpm |
| DRIVETRAIN | |
| Clutch Type | Wet multiplate |
| Transmission Type | 6 speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| FRAME | |
| Type | Steel diamond |
| CHASSIS | |
| Dimensions (L ́W ́H) | 2080 mm x 790 mm x 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm |
| Caster Angle | 25.5 degrees |
| Trail | 102 mm |
| Seat Height | 785 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 189 kg |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Type Front | Conventional telescopic front forks, 41mm, preload adjustable |
| Type Rear | Prolink mono with 9 stage preload adjuster, steel square pipe swingarm |
| WHEELS | |
| Type Front | Multispoke cast aluminium |
| Type Rear | Multispoke cast aluminium |
| Rim Size Front | 17 x MT3.5 |
| Rim Size Rear | 17 x MT4.5 |
| Tyres Front | 120/70ZR 17M/C |
| Tyres Rear | 160/60ZR 17M/C |
| BRAKES | |
| ABS System Type | 2 channel |
| Type Front | Single wavy disk, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Type Rear | Single wavy disk, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS | |
| Instruments | Digital speedometer, digital bar graph tachometer, dual trip meters, digital fuel level gauge & fuel consumption gauge, |
| tachometer, dual trip meters, digital fuel level gauge & fuel consumption gauge, digital clock, gear position indicator |
|
| Security System | HISS (Honda Intelligent Security System) |
| Headlight | Low 4.8W. Hi 12W |
Source: MCNews.com.au
Kymco may have the answer to one of the biggest problems with electric motorcycles by allowing riders to dial in their own motorcycle sound!
The Taiwanese scoter company is branching out with their SuperNEX electric sports bike concept unveiled last week in Milan.
They have produced this video which is actually quite useless as it doesn’t give an example of the sound nor show the bike in action.
However, we have little doubt that the concept will work.
Kymco has been around a long time and has been working on electric vehicles for the past few years.
In March, they unveiled their Ionex electric scooter with two swappable batteries.
The SuperNEX concept electric superbike features some serious kit including Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension, Oz wheels, an alloy frame and Metzeler Racetec tryes.
But the most interesting aspect to us is the sound.
Electric vehicles are quiet which is not only a turnoff for riders, but also a danger to pedestrians in the urban landscape.
On the highway, electric motorcycles can actually make quite a bit of noise. In fact, like most motorcycles, at that speed the loudest noise is tyre on tarmac.
But for those who love to hear the motor working, Kymco has developed what they call a dial-in Active Acoustic Motor.
They don’t say how it works but claim the rider can dial in sound and “tune” it to their taste.
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle which will be available overseas next year and in Australia at the end of 2020 makes a turbine “whooshing” sound by meshing the gears.
Maybe the SuperNEX does something similar with the gears.
Speaking of which, Kymco’s SuperNEX will also appeal to riders of conventional bikes because it has gears.
Like the ill-fated Brammo (and then Victory) Empulse, it has chain drive and normal gears.
Most electric bikes are direct drive and have twist-and-go-throttle with no gears like a scooter.
Other than that, Kymco has not released any tech specs on power, speed, range and battery charging times.
There is also no word on if/when it will go into production.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com