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The Outlier’s Guild Motorcycle Show Returns To Downtown Los Angeles
The Outlier’s Guild Custom Motorcycle Show was a success in its third year in downtown Los Angeles, drawing large crowds of motorcycle enthusiasts. The show featured a drool-worthy collection of café racer, bobber, classic, tracker, scrambler, modern classic, and brat-style bikes along with full custom builds from a wide array of builders, and an eye-opening collection of motorcycle-inspired art.
The OG Moto Show brings together more than a hundred of the top custom builders from across the States as well as featuring the artwork of many top motorcycle artists and photographers including Heidi Zumbrun and Captain Tom along with a wall of custom-painted Bell helmets. The show was founded by John Pangilinan, Stan Chen, Jay LaRossa of Lossa Engineering, and Ralph Holguin of RMD Garage. Their goal was to create a unique experience, in the heart of Southern California, with its combination of motorcycles and artwork as well as some motorcycle-themed tableaus.
A wide range of builders were featured with industry stars including Shinya Kimura of Chabott Engineering, Maxwell Hazan of Hazan Motorworks, and Woolie’s Workshop of Deus Ex Machina. Mitsuhiro Kiyonaga of Kiyo’s Garage, Dustin Kott of Kott Motorcycles, and Roland Sands also showcased their latest creations.
New to the show this year was Shirley of Issara Labs, who had a shiny chrome custom Moto Guzzi, and Ava Wolff of Gray Wolff Motors, who showed a custom XT600 tracker build for Tobacco Motorwear. On top of these custom bikes, the 2019 Kawasaki W800 Café was revealed and Royal Enfield brought its all-new parallel-twin-powered machines, including the INT650 and Continental GT along with the Himalayan adventure bike.
On top of the bikes and artwork, the OG Moto Market included vendors like gear makers Stellar Moto Brand and Aether Apparel and food trucks and a beer garden. The Aether setup was exceptionally elaborate with a storefront integrated into a renovated Airstream trailer. There was also an area where The Mighty Motor, a creative agency based out of LA that specializes in curating creative that shapes motorcycle culture, put on interactive talks with some of the builders about their creation while displaying the motorcycle on a stage. Onlookers got a chance to hear the builders talk about their projects firsthand.
Once again, the Outlier’s Guild Custom Motorcycle Show didn’t disappoint for locals looking for a cool space to ogle motorcycles, have some libations, and get inspired for the next project in their garage.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
Dovizioso hoping to build on “best possible start”
On the weekend ahead, the factory Ducati man says: “Argentina, and in particular the race, will be a good test for us and allow us to try find new solutions. Our goal is to be on the podium, particularly on the tracks where we theoretically will suffer, in order to fight for the title until the very end.”
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“Don’t doubt me”: Crutchlow returns to Termas
After an off-season that was blighted by his horrific ankle injury suffered in Australia towards the end of 2018, Crutchlow returned with a bang in Qatar to earn himself a 17th MotoGP™ podium. And now, the Gran Premio Motul de la Republica Argentina awaits the British rider – the scene of his latest premier class triumph.
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2019 Yamaha Niken GT MC Commute Review
Following last year’s release of Yamaha’s awesome Niken leaning multi-wheeler, the Tuning Fork brand unveils a touring-specific GT variation for 2019. The Niken GT ($17,299) builds upon the lofty levels of comfort and performance that’s ingrained into its unique design, allowing riders to travel farther and more comfortably.
The Niken GT shares the same three-wheel-equipped chassis as the standard Niken. The front end makes use of a pair of 15-inch wheels with fully independent suspension and steering components. Yamaha’s fun-loving 847cc CP3 inline-three powers the Niken GT and is good for upwards of 100 hp. The engine has been retuned slightly (heavier crankshaft) for additional engine torque.
Compared to the standard Niken the GT spec machine gets a larger windscreen as well as heated grips and removable (and lockable) soft luggage. Cruise control is also standard, as is an additional DC power port. The rider and passenger saddles are upgraded and have a thicker, yet more plush design that makes it easy to rack up the miles with ease.
In this episode of MC Commute, we share the backstory behind the Niken and talk about how the idea came to fruition. We also discuss some of its best features and what it’s like to operate on the road. Watch the video and sound off in the comment section below.
Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com
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Elbow injury sidelines Long for Wonthaggi MX Nationals
Empire Kawasaki set to draft in replacement MX1 contender.
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Dylan Long has withdrawn his entry from this weekend’s second round of the 2019 Pirelli MX Nationals at Wonthaggi in Victoria as he continues to recover from an elbow injury.
The Empire Kawasaki rider’s season started in a bitter manner at Appin’s mudder less than two weeks when a first turn clash in the one and only moto saw him damage his right elbow, prompting him to make an early retirement from the round.
Hopeful of making round two, Long discovered in the past week after visiting specialists in Melbourne that he’ll have to sit out this weekend’s event in order for the damage to adequately heal, which could see him benched for an indefinite period.
“About five years ago I crashed and broke the end off my elbow, and after I had surgery, I haven’t been able to straighten my elbow out – it was a pretty big surgery and I couldn’t get my arm straight at all,” Long explained to MotoOnline.com.au.
“With the crash that I had [at Appin], my elbow hyperextended on a weird angle when I got hit. My elbow not being able to bend straight, and how much it was bent in the crash, it’s stuffed some ligaments and the joint around in my elbow. I’ve gone to some of the best [specialists] in Melbourne to try and get it sorted, plus visiting my physio in Albury.
“They’re going to let me know how I’m going – it’s a weird one, with broken bones you know you’re out for four weeks or whatever. I was hoping to be on the line this weekend, but obviously went in to see these couple of people, and they said there is no way I’m racing this weekend.
“I’m hoping to be back for the next one at Broadford – that would be ideal, but I’m really not sure about that either. I’ll just have to keep coming back and wait until it’s feeling good.”
It’s understood the Empire Kawasaki will field a MX1 replacement alongside MXD contender Deakin Hellier.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
Walsh and Norton make up 2019 KTM Desert Racing Team
Talented duo to spearhead KTM’s efforts in 2019 Finke Desert Race.
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It’s been revealed a new-look North Star Pastoral KTM Desert Racing Team will field David Walsh and Callum Norton in the 2019 Tatts Finke Desert Race, due to be held on 7-10 June in the Northern Territory.
After finishing second last year as part of an all-KTM podium behind six-time winner Toby Price, Alice Springs local Walsh will spearhead the Austrian manufacturer’s official squad aboard the KTM 500 EXC-F in this year’s edition. He’s a proven consistent podium threat who will be in the frame to challenge for a first Finke victory in 2019.
“It’s great to be back with the North Star Pastoral KTM Desert Racing Team for 2019 and to be riding the KTM 500 EXC-F once again,” Walsh commented. “The bike’s results over the years speak for themselves, it’s such a good thing to ride and the entire team works around the clock to ensure we’re competing at 100 percent.
“I already can’t wait for the event and to see if we can go one better than last year! Pre-running has been a success again in the lead-up to Finke 2019, it’s quite a lot of preparation and obviously a real benefit for us.”
As for Norton, 18, the talented Victorian joins the North Star Pastoral KTM Desert Racing Team in what will be his second attempt at the Finke Desert Race. He will be equipped with a KTM 450 EXC-F as he primarily targets class honours in the 251-450cc four-stroke division. Norton will also contest the prestigious Hattah Desert Race on 5-7 July.
“I’m really stoked to have this opportunity with the North Star Pastoral KTM Desert Racing Team,” said Norton. “I really enjoy desert racing and it’s a great achievement for me to be joining KTM Australia’s factory team. To be teammates with David Walsh is unreal, he is a guy who I have looked up to for a long time now and I’m already learning a lot from him.
“We have been pre-running the Finke track with lots of kilometres down and back and I am really comfortable on the KTM 450 EXC-F, so I just can’t wait to get to the race weekend. It’s been a great experience already working with Glenn and everybody from KTM – everything that I expected and more so far!
“I’m also excited about Hattah later in the year as well, it’s one of my favourite events and definitely a major race for me on the calendar alongside Finke.”
KTM Australia motorsport manager Glenn Kearney added: “We’re excited to be entering the Finke Desert Race again to defend KTM’s title up there. The North Star Pastoral KTM Desert Racing Team will have David Walsh on the race-proven KTM 500 EXC-F, plus we have brought on Callum Norton on the KTM 450 EXC-F to cover two categories in 2019.
“Walsh is obviously very competitive in the desert and has achieved multiple podiums in the Finke event, while Norton has shown great potential in the desert and he’ll be able to ride under the guidance of David.
“After such a successful event last year in which KTM went 1-2-3 on the overall podium, we will be doing all we can with our team partners to deliver a strong result again over the long weekend in June.”
The high-profile Finke Desert Race is recognised as one of the most important desert races globally, an event that sees entrants contest an decisive qualifying prologue and then navigate the gruelling 480-kilometre distance between Alice Springs and Finke in what is an intense high-speed test of both rider and machine.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au
MotoE rebounds from disastrous fire with updated 2019 calendar
Inaugural series to kick-off at Sachsenring grand prix despite major set-back.
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Following the catastrophic fire at Jerez earlier this month that destroyed the entire fleet of Energica Ego Corsa machines that were set to be piloted in the inaugural FIM Enel MotoE World Cup, Dorna has rebounded from the set-back and has now released an updated calendar for the maiden series.
The calendar will retain six races and MotoE will be back in business at a test in June at a circuit to be confirmed. The first race of the season will now take place at the German grand prix in July, with the next two events set for the Red Bull Ring and Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli respectively, the latter of which will remain a double header.
It won’t be the season finale, however, as the last round of the cup will now take place at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, where there will be another two races to end the season in spectacular style.
As previously stated, Jerez will not host MotoE as part of the Spanish grand prix and the revised calendar confirms that MotoE will not race at Le Mans. The exact causes of the fire that destroyed the majority of the equipment for the cup remain under investigation. The results, as well as any further updates, will be announced in due course.
2019 FIM Enel MotoE World Cup updated calendar:
Rd1 – 5-7 July – Sachsenring, Germany
Rd2 – 9-11 August – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria
Rds 3-4 – 13-15 September – Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, San Marino and Riviera di Rimini
Rds 5-6 – 15-17 November – Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Comunitat Valenciana
Source: CycleOnline.com.au
Troubled Seattle supercross return for Yamaha fill-in Grant
Popular challenger denied of 450SX main event start.
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Josh Grant experienced a troubled return to racing at Seattle’s 12th round of the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship last weekend.
The former AMA regular hadn’t raced a supercross until Saturday night, where he commenced his guest deal with Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing to fill-in for the injured Aaron Plessinger.
Grant ultimately failed to make the main event after crashing both in his heat race and the LCQ, acknowledging he needs more bike time under his belt to become more acquainted with the factory specification YZ450F.
“The bike was great all day,” Grant commented. “The track conditions were difficult to adjust to though, and there were some really slick spots and we struggled in the whoop section.
“I’m going to head home, work on a few things and come back to Houston with a little more riding under my belt. Everybody has bad days and looking at that main event, mine still went better than most.”
The main event was won by Marvin Musquin (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) in controversial circumstances after he jumped on red-cross flags, leading to a seven-point penalty and forfeiture of his prize purse.
Source: MotoOnline.com.au