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Binder and Lowes set pace at Jerez Moto2 Test

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2019 Moto2 Test Jerez

Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo) went fastest on the final day of the Official Moto2 Test at the Circuito de Jerez-Angel Nieto, but it wasn’t by much as Sam Lowes (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) kept the South African honest, the pair ending the day just 0.007 apart.

Moto Test Jerez Binder
Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Ajo)

Sam Lowes – P2

“It’s been a very positive test. We were second and not too far from Binder, and our lap-time came during the ninth lap and with hard used tyres. We could have improved even further with the softer compound, but the idea was to work on our race pace and so we did. During the first two days we focused on bike geometry and many other settings, while today we found the best possible setup based on the data from the previous days. We were quick and consistent, so we’re heading to Qatar with great motivation.”

Moto Test Jerez Lowes
Sam Lowes (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2)

Binder and Lowes were also the fastest two over all three days and the only two to drop below the 1:41 mark, although the timesheets remained close behind them with the top twenty within less than a second.

With better conditions than the wind affecting Day 2, home rider Iker Lecuona (American Racing KTM) was third and just over a tenth and a half off as he showed more top pace, pipping 2018 polesitter Lorenzo Baldassarri (FlexBox HP 40).

Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) – fastest on Day 1 – completed the top five, ahead of Day 2’s quickest man Alex Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS).

Moto Test Jerez Alex Marquez
Alex Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS

The man in seventh made some headlines of his own just behind the veteran Spaniard, with Nicolo Bulega (Sky Racing Team VR46) the fastest rookie by a tenth at the end of Day 3.

Jorge Martin (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was the debutant just that tiny fraction behind him, although the reigning Moto3 Champion was ninth overall and the two rookies were split by Australian Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team). Marcel Schötter (Dynavolt Intact GP) completed the top ten.

Jorge Navarro (+Ego Speed Up) ended the day’s action in P14 as fastest Speed Up, just ahead of Bo Bendsneyder (NTS RW Racing GP), the fastest NTS. The quickest man on the new MV Agusta was Dominique Aergerter (MV Agusta Idealavoro Forward) once again, and the Swiss rider was in P20 but only nine tenths off.

Moto Test Jerez Navarro
Jorge Navarro (+Ego Speed Up)

Young British Superbike star Jake Dixon continued his early adaption to Moto2 by finishing up just 1.2 seconds off the top. It had not been all clean sailing though for the 23-year-old after two earlier crashes during the test.

Jake Dixon – P24

“These five days have been good for me to keep learning. We have tried a lot of things and overall it has been positive. Also, on the final day KTM gave us some new parts to try. We had three not-so-good days, with a couple of crashes, so today was good for me to get my confidence back up and set some decent lap times. I know I have a lot to learn but I am not too far off the top guys at a circuit where they have ridden on countless occasions before. I want to thank the team for all their work here and we will keep on in the same way in Qatar.”

Moto Test Jerez Jake Dixon
Jake Dixon

Moto2 Times

  1. Brad Binder – KTM 1m40.982
  2. Sam Lowes – Kalex 1m40.989
  3. Iker Lecuona – KTM 1m41.111
  4. Luca Marini – Kalex 1m41.146
  5. Lorenzo Baldassarri – Kalex 1m41.149
  6. Alex Marquez – Kalex 1m41.208
  7. Nicolo Bulega – Kalex 1m41.281
  8. Jorge Navarro – Speed Up 1m41.302
  9. Remy Gardner – Kalex 1m41.378
  10. Jorge Martin – KTM 1m41.385
  11. Marcel Schrotter – Kalex 1m41.395
  12. Tetsuta Nagashima – Kalex 1m41.417
  13. Augusto Fernandez – Kalex 1m41.472
  14. Tom Luthi – Kalex 1m41.508
  15. Bo Bendsneyder – NTS 1m41.608
  16. Xavi Vierge – Kalex 1m41.625
  17. Enea Bastianini – Kalex 1m41.651
  18. Joe Roberts – KTM 1m41.706
  19. Fabio Di Giannantonio – Speed Up 1m41.736
  20. Dominique Aegerter – MV Agusta 1m41.953
  21. Andrea Loctatelli – Kalex 1m42.011
  22. Simone Corsi – Kalex 1m42.053
  23. Stefano Manzi – MV Agusta 1m42.061
  24. Jake Dixon – KTM 1m42.158
  25. Steven Odendaal – NTS 1m42.168
  26. Lukas Tulovic – KTM 1m42.247
  27. Somkiat Chantra – Kalex 1m42.318
  28. Phillip Oettl – KTM 1m42.672
  29. Khairul Idham Pawi – Kalex 1m42.729
  30. Marco Bezzecchi – KTM 1m42.756
  31. Dimas Ekky Pratama – Kalex 1m43.441
  32. Xavier Cardelus – KTM 1m43.561

2019 Moto3 Test Jerez

In Moto3, it was a day of two halves for Jaume Masia (Bester Capital Dubai) as the Spaniard set the fastest lap on the last day, but he also broke some toes and is faced with that extra challenge ahead of the season opener and next test.

Moto Test Jerez Jaume Masia
Jaume Masia (Bester Capital Dubai)

The incident wasn’t enough to give the field a chance to catch his laptime though, and the 1:45.241 put in by the number 5 remained an impressive seven tenths ahead of his closest competitor, the returning Romano Fenati (Snipers Team).

Moto Test Jerez Fenati
Romano Fenati (Snipers Team)

Lorenzo Dalla Porta (Leopard Racing) completed the top three, making it KTM-Honda-Honda on Friday.

Fourth fastest was a familiar name from the higher echelons of the timesheets on Day 1 and Day 2: Tony Arbolino (Snipers Team). The Italian was just over a tenth off compatriot Dalla Porta and only 0.033 ahead of fellow Italian Andrea Migno (Bester Capital Dubai), with Day 2’s quickest man, Aron Canet (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team), completing the fastest six by an even smaller 0.004.

The experience in the frontrunners continued to shine as Albert Arenas (Angel Nieto Team) and Marcos Ramirez (Leopard Racing) took P7 and P8 respectively, with the top ten completed by Japanese duo Ayumu Sasaki (Petronas Sprinta Racing) and Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse).

Moto Test Jerez Arenas
Albert Arenas (Angel Nieto Team)

Then came the first rookie: Sergio Garcia (Estrella Galicia 0,0). The impressive Spaniard, who is only 15 and will be forced to miss the season opener due to being too young, was 11th overall to end the day outside the top ten for the first time this test – having even ended Day 2 in second.

Veteran Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse) split the rookie from the next fastest full-time debutant, reigning FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Champion Raul Fernandez (Angel Nieto Team), although the Spaniard isn’t able to compete for Rookie of the Year by virtue of eight previous appearances. Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) was P14, ahead of rookie Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia).

Moto Test Jerez Ai Ogura
Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia)

It’s shaping up to be another classic and close season of racing in both Moto2 and Moto3 and now it’s next stop Qatar as they head back out in a week to test at Losail International Circuit.

Moto3 Times

  1. Jaume Masia – KTM 1m45.241
  2. Romano Fenati – Honda 1m45.921
  3. Lorenzo Dalla Porta – Honda 1m45.936
  4. Tony Arbolino – Honda 1m46.051
  5. Andrea Migno – KTM 1m46.084
  6. Aron Canet – KTM 1m46.088
  7. Albert Arenas – KTM 1m46.130
  8. Marcos Ramirez – Honda 1m46.144
  9. Sergio Garcia – Honda 1m46.198
  10. Ayumu Sasaki – Honda 1m46.212
  11. Tatsuki Suzuki – Honda 1m46.215
  12. Gabriel Rodrigo – Honda 1m46.247
  13. Niccolo Antonelli – Honda 1m46.282
  14. Raul Fernandez – KTM 1m46.289
  15. Ai Ogura – Honda 1m46.364
  16. Dennis Foggia – KTM 1m46.382
  17. Vicente Perez – KTM 1m46.445
  18. Kazuki Masaki – KTM 1m46.462
  19. Jakub Kornfeil – KTM 1m46.532
  20. Alonso Lopez – Honda 1m46.580
  21. Darryn Binder – KTM 1m46.666
  22. John McPhee – Honda 1m46.881
  23. Can Oncu – KTM 1m47.014
  24. Celestino Vietti – KTM 1m47.054
  25. Makar Yurchenko – KTM 1m47.208
  26. Kaito Toba – Honda 1m47.222
  27. Filip Salac – KTM 1m47.256
  28. Riccardo Rossi – Honda 1m47.486
  29. Tom Booth-Amos – KTM 1m48.114

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Former GP racer rides new Suzuki Katana

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Former two-stroke GP racer Nobuatsu Aoki who raced against Mick Doohan features in a video riding the upcoming Suzuki Katana, claiming it delivers power in a similar way.

The remake of the ‘80s icon will arrive in Australia in the third quarter with pricing yet to be announced. However, Suzuki Australia is currently taking $1000 deposits for the limited-edition model.

GP racer rides Katana

Interestingly, Nobuatsu who finished third in the 500cc GP championship in 1997 to Mick, says the bike reminds him of his GP machines. Or at least we think so. It’s a little confusing, or may simply be lost in translation.

This is what he has to say about the power delivery:

The power at full throttle is important, but very little time is spent full power.

Much more of your time is spent just easing open the throttle from the fully closed position.I ’d rather feel the smooth pickup you’d expect from a two-stroke or GP machine.

When the engine kicks in and the chain tenses, it’s important to have a mechanism that gradually increases the load to the rear tyre.

The Katana seems to have such a system, but it hides it.Katana GP Nobuatsu Aoki

Nobuatsu is filmed riding the bike on a slippery, wet, Japanese road strewn with leaves so he comments on the traction control and ABS and says it gives “great confidence”.

For a racer who spent his career with his head down and bum up, Nobatsu says he enjoys the upright stance of the Katana which is far removed from the original.

I like the riding position built into the Katana … the positioning of the handlebars feels natural the first time out, testifying to the value of the Suzuki tradition.

A proper engine in a proper chassis. And the riding position is fantastic. I was surprised how easy to ride it is.

Reincarnated Katana

The reincarnated Katana was unveiled at the Intermot show in October 2018 in traditional silver and black.2019 Katana deposits gp

The next month, a second “Glass Sparkle Black” version was unveiled at the EICMA show in Milan.2019 Suzuki atana deposits gp

Online deposits

Suzuki Australia spokesman Matt Reilly says they are only taking orders for the bike online, “offering customers a premium buying experience along the way in the lead up to arrival in the third quarter of next year”.

“Australian pricing is not yet 100% confirmed and difficult to accurately forecast given the timeframe to the Katana’s Q3 2019 arrival,” he says.

“However, we have been advising customers that we are working very hard to secure the bike for under $20K ride away with 12 months’ registration.”

Deposits cost $1000 and if you change your mind after three business days, Suzuki Australia will only refund $450.

The remaining $550 takes into account the “reasonable administrative costs Suzuki will incur as a result of your cancellation”.2019 Suzuki atana deposits gp

The first 50 customers to order a Katana also receive a Katana-themed Arai QV-Pro helmet, valued at $995, with their bike delivery.

Online customers can nominate their preferred authorised Suzuki motorcycle dealer for delivery as well as arrange finance and insurance quotes and trade-in valuations.

Printed brochures are also available at Suzuki dealers.

If you can’t complete the online order, you can do it at the dealership.2019 Suzuki atana deposits gp

Matt says online ordering was launched at the Australian MotoGP in October.

“We have had a fantastic response to the online ordering system, receiving a greater number of orders than we originally expected within the first week of it being live,” he says.

“To say customers are excited about this new bike is a massive understatement.”

Suzuki Katana2019 Suzuki atana deposits gp

The 2019 Katana has several styling cues from the old Katana including sharp lines, sports screen, half-fairing, stepped two-tone seat, stubby black exhaust and rectangular headlight.

Modern styling changes and features include full LED lighting, a remote rear fender and a massive catalytic convertor underneath.

2019 Suzuki atana deposits gp

The biggest change is straight bars instead of clip-ons, so it might be ergonomically less painful to ride.

Power comes from a long-stroke version of the fuel-injected 999cc inline-four engine from the GSX-R1000 with 110kW at 10,000rpm and 108Nm of torque at 9500rpm.

That’s significantly tuned down from the GSX-R1000 which has 150kW at 13200rpm and 117.6Nm at 10,800rpm. It’s porkier too at 215kg compared with 202kg.

2019 Katana deposits gp

Features include a back-torque-limiting clutch, Suzuki’s three-mode Traction Control System, Fujico disc brakes with Brembo front brake calipers and ABS, and new tyres with a tubeless inner structure designed exclusively for the Katana.

Suzuki makes a point of saying the seat is comfortable, probably because the old Katana was notoriously uncomfortable. However, the seat is fairly high at 825mm.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Tom Toparis dominates ASBK Supersport season opener

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2019 ASBK
Round One – Phillip Island
Supersport Race One

The opening Supersport race of ASBK 2019 got underway at 0900 this morning under clear skies at Phillip Island in front of a building crowd. Goulburn teenager Tom Toparis had looked the man to beat all weekend and the Yamaha rider got away to an early break while Oli Bayliss, Callum Spriggs and Nic Liminton gave chase.

WSBK Round Phillip Island SS Saturday Rob Mott Tom Toparis
Tom Toparis – Image Rob Mott

Bayliss the new debutante in the class after moving up from Supersport 300 under the new rule that allows suitably proven 15-year-olds to now step up to the vastly different Supersport 600 Championship. Bayliss has Glen Richards in his corner for his first season in the category, the well-known South Australian back from crew chief duties in British Superbike and a lengthy career within the ranks of BSB in various roles. A busy testing schedule leading up to the season has seen young Oli well-prepared for his step up to the heavier and faster category of racing.

WSBK Round Phillip Island SS Saturday Rob Mott Nic Liminton
Oli Bayliss, Nic Liminton – Image Rob Mott

Out front Toparis was streeting the field though, pulling away by more than a second a lap and clearly in a race of his own.

WSBK Round Phillip Island SS Saturday Rob Mott Tom Toparis last corner
Tom Toparis – Image Rob Mott

Behind him Nic Liminton had eased his way past Bayliss but could not break away. The pair traded places over the opening few laps while Callum Spriggs and Ty Lynch kept in touch with them. A couple of second behind that quartet a battle for sixth place was unfolding between Broc Pearson, Jack Passfield and Aidan Hayes.

WSBK TBG WSBKPI PI Nic Liminton Oli Bayliss Calum Spriggs TBG
Nic Liminton, Oli Bayliss and Callum Spriggs – TBG Image

In the closing stages of the race Liminton finally managed to break clear of Bayliss, leaving his younger foe to fight for the final step on the rostrum with Callum Spriggs and at the flag it was the more experienced of the two that got that podium position by a nose, the difference only three-thousandth-of-a-second at the line.

Toparis had backed off in the closing laps but still took victory by more than five-seconds, his pace though was good enough for that to be ten-seconds should he wished to have pushed all the way to the chequered flag.

WSBK Round Phillip Island SS Saturday Rob Mott Tom Toparis Parc
Tom Toparis – Image Rob Mott

Nic Liminton second from Callum Spriggs with Oli Bayliss just missing out on a podium in his Supersport debut. Broc Pearson, Ty Lynch, Aidan Hayes and Jack Passfield rounded out an all Yamaha top eight ahead of Sam Lambert on an MV Agusta while Reid Battye rounded out the top ten on a Suzuki.

WSBK TBG WSBKPI PI SS Race Podium TBG
SBK Supersport 600 Race One Results
Tom Toparis – Yamaha
Nic Liminton – Yamaha +5.495
Callum Spriggs – Yamaha +7.786 – Image TBG

ASBK Supersport 600 Race One Results

  1. Tom Toparis – Yamaha
  2. Nic Liminton – Yamaha +5.495
  3. Callum Spriggs – Yamaha +7.786
  4. Oli Bayliss – Yamaha +7.789
  5. Broc Pearson – Yamaha +8.749
  6. Ty Lynch – Yamaha +9.672
  7. Aidan Hayes – Yamaha +9.692
  8. Jack Passfield – Yamaha +9.869
  9. Sam Lambert – MV Agusta +15.373
  10. Reid Battye – Suzuki +18.363
  11. Dylan Whiteside – Yamaha +24.138
  12. Scott Nicholson – Suzuki +29.365
  13. Rhys Belling – Yamaha +29.367
  14. Chris Quinn – Yamaha +29.605
  15. Luke Mitchell – Yamaha +39.079
  16. John Quinn – Triumph +39.106
  17. Luke Sanders – Yamaha +51.992
  18. Andrew Edser – Kawasaki +52.157
  19. Matt Cranmer – Honda +52.437
  20. Dan Leonard – Yamaha +60.466
WSBK Round Phillip Island SS Saturday Rob Mott Parc
ASBK Supersport 600 Race One Results
Tom Toparis – Yamaha
Nic Liminton – Yamaha +5.495
Callum Spriggs – Yamaha +7.786 – Image Rob Mott

Source: MCNews.com.au

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A guide to scrapping your motorbike

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(Guest post for our UK readers)

When it comes to scrapping a motorbike, moped or scooter there are certain rules that you must consider in the UK. The DVLA make it necessary for you to comply to strict rules and if scrapping with a company, they must be authorised by the government and known as an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF).

Most scrappage services are free, however if you want to get rid of your motorbike you must ensure that all of the fluids must be removed, as well as the tyres, wheels and battery in order to help preserve and protect the environment. If your vehicle is missing parts, the scrapping company could possibly charge you if those parts are essential to the vehicle.

Once your motorbike has been crushed, the company will provide you with a Certificate of Destruction, this can be handed over up to seven days after you have dropped the vehicle off. If you fail to show proof of your CoD then you could receive a fine of up to £80 and be prosecuted, so it is essential that you get one once the motorbike has been crushed. The scrapping company will inform the DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped, however you will have to complete and send off section 9 of your log book to the DVLA. You should receive a letter within a few weeks of sending the information to confirm that the DVLA have it.

You also need to be aware that as of new rules and regulations, you are not legally allowed to accept cash payments from the scrapping company. The new law was introduced in order to make car scrapping a more regulated process by the government.

What documents do you need?

Scrapping your motorbike is a simple process, however you will need a few documents in order to process the scrappage. In order to have your vehicle scrapped at an ATF then you will need:

  • Owner manual and book
  • V5C registration certificate
  • Full/part service history

Don’t have your V5C or logbook? You will still be able to scrap your motorbike, instead of sending this off to the DVLA you will simply have to write to them and give them information on:

  • Details of the buyer
  • The date of the sale
  • To confirm the motorbike has been sold to be scrapped
  • The make, model and registration of the motorbike

If your motorbike has been written off

If you are not choosing to have your car scrapped and it has been written off by your insurance company then you will have to fill out section V5C/3 of your registration certificate and send this to the DVLA. It may be the possible that your insurance company will ask you to provide them with your certificate. There are four categories that your motorbike can fit into if it has been written off:

Category A: The vehicle must be destroyed as it cannot be repaired

Category B: The vehicle is not roadworthy and cannot be repaired therefore the shell must be destroyed, however other parts can be salvaged.

Category S: The vehicle is classified as ‘structurally damaged’. The vehicle could be considered roadworthy and used again if repaired to legal standards.

Category N: The vehicle is classed as ‘non-structurally damaged’, and can be driven after being repaired to legal standards.

Once you’ve decided if it’s time to have your motorbike scrapped you can take the procedures described above in order to make sure you do it in a safe and legal manner. Sites such as Car.co.uk will give you an instant online quote and collect the vehicle for you without any hassles.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Masia outruns Fenati on Day 3

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Then came the first rookie: Sergio Garcia (Estrella Galicia 0,0). The impressive Spaniard, who is only 15 and will be forced to miss the season opener due to being too young, was 11th overall to end the day outside the top ten for the first time this test – having even ended Day 2 in second. Veteran Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse) split the rookie from the next fastest full-time debutant, reigning FIM CEV Repsol Moto3™ Junior World Champion Raul Fernandez (Angel Nieto Team), although the Spaniard isn’t able to compete for Rookie of the Year by virtue of eight previous appearances. Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) was P14, ahead of rookie Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia).

Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here

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Indian Motorcycle Therapy

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In the latest effort to help veterans and first responders deal with the pressures of being themselves, Indian’s launched a competition between two Texas teams to see who can come up with the coolest Chief Dark Horse. Proceeds to flow to Motorcycle Missions, a group dedicated to helping those guys cope.

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE & MOTORCYCLE MISSIONS ANNOUNCE TEXAS-SIZED “MOTORCYCLE THERAPY” BUILD OFF

Non-Profit Organization Pins Austin Vs. Dallas in Competition to Benefit Veterans and First Responders Suffering From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

AUSTIN & MINNEAPOLIS (February 21, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, and Motorcycle Missions, a non-profit organization that helps veterans and first responders find hope and healing through motorcycle therapy, today announced a motorcycle build-off competition between two groups of veterans and first responders in Dallas and Austin, Texas. The two teams will each design and build a custom Indian Chief Dark Horse to raise money for Motorcycle Missions.  

Each team consists of members who have formerly served in the military or as first responders, including several branches of the U.S. military and even local Austin and Dallas police and fire departments, for as many as three decades. Though each individual’s story is unique, these groups of heroes were brought together by their shared passion of motorcycles to find healing through this common thread.

“Whether riding or wrenching, Motorcycle Missions bring veterans and first responders together as they work towards one common goal. The trials and tribulations, camaraderie, and life-long friendships are what ‘motorcycle therapy’ is all about,” said Krystal Hess, Motorcycle Missions Founder. “If we can help these heroes get back to living healthy, joyful lives, while instilling them with a passion for motorcycles, we have fulfilled our mission.”

Team Dallas

Each team’s custom Indian Chief Dark Horse will be revealed on Friday, April 12 at John Paul DeJorias and Gary Spellman 17th annual Peace Love Happiness charity weekend benefiting The 100 Club of Central Texas. The 100 Club is devoted to providing immediate financial and emotional assistance to the families of first responders who have been injured or killed in the line of duty. On Saturday, April 13, fans can visit Motorcycle Missions’ and Indian Motorcycle’s Instagram and Facebook channels to vote for their favorite and help crown a winner. Each custom bike will then make its way to the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to be auctioned off on Tuesday, August 6, at the Deadwood Mountain Grand Hotel and Casino, with all proceeds benefitting Motorcycle Missions.

“It’s pretty amazing how Motorcycle Missions has utilized motorcycles and craftsmanship to improve the lives of countless veterans and first responders, facing the challenges often associated with active duty,” said Reid Wilson, Senior Director for Indian Motorcycle. “It truly is an incredible program and we’re proud to support Motorcycle Missions and the veterans and first responders who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.”

Each team is comprised of members who have distinctive histories of service. Among this year’s competitors is Team Dallas’ John Arroyo, Army veteran and survivor of the Fort Hood, Texas shooting in 2014. After recovering from severe wounds, Arroyo received the highest non-combat honor for valor. Team Austin will be flanked by Robert Richman, a law enforcement official of over 25 years. Richman specialized in multiple disciplines and has helped patrol crimes such as critical incident hostage negotiations, human-trafficking and child abuse.

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For more information or to donate to Motorcycle Missions, visit Motorcycle-Missions.org. To vote for your favorite custom, visit Motorcycle Missions’ Instagram and Facebook channels on April 13. To learn more about Indian Motorcycle visit IndianMotorcycle.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

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Binder vs Lowes on Day 3 in Jerez

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With better conditions than the wind affecting Day 2, home rider Iker Lecuona (American Racing KTM) was third and just over a tenth and a half off as he showed more top pace, pipping 2018 polesitter Lorenzo Baldassarri (FlexBox HP40). Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) – fastest on Day 1 – completed the top five, ahead of Day 2’s quickest man Alex Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS).

Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here

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World Superbike 2019 Has Already Started

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World Superbike 2019 is off to an interesting start down under. At the end of practice Friday,  Alvaro Bautista’s new Ducati Panigale V4 was 0.14-second quicker than the Kawasaki ZX-10R of four-time Champ Jonathan Rea, followed by the other factory Kawi, followed by 2013 Champ Tom Sykes on a brand-new factory-backed BMW S1000RR – followed by a Yamaha, a Honda, and another Yamaha. We’ve got the top eight qualifiers, then, within 0.5-second of each other, on five different makes. If the goal was parity, so far so good.

Under WSBK’s new format, there’ll be another practice Saturday at 10 am, followed by Superpole at 12:15, then the first race of 2019 at 3 pm. On Sunday, there’ll be another Superpole Race at noon, followed by WSBK Race 2, again at 3 pm.

WorldSBK Friday Practice Combined Times
  1. Alvaro Bautista – Ducati 1:30.327
  2. Jonathan Rea – Kawasaki 1:30.341
  3. Leon Haslam – Kawasaki 1:30.482
  4. Tom Sykes – BMW 1:30.664
  5. Alex Lowes – Yamaha 1:30.783
  6. Leon Camier – Honda 1:30.792
  7. Sandro Cortese – Yamaha 1:30.850
  8. Markus Reiterberger – BMW 1:30.862
  9. Michael Van der Mark – Yamaha 1:31.049
  10. Toprak Razgatlioglu – Kawasaki 1:31.125
  11. Jordi Torres – Kawasaki 1:31.146
  12. Michael Rinaldi – Ducati 1:31.238
  13. Marco Melandri – Yamaha 1:31.259
  14. Chaz Davies – Ducati 1:31.334
  15. Eugene Laverty – Ducati 1:31.403
  16. Leandro Mercado – Kawasaki 1:31.545
  17. Ryuichi Kiyonari – Honda 1:31.790
  18. Alessandro Delbianco – Honda 1:32.669
  19. Troy Herfoss – Honda 1:34.314

Tons more info over here at WorldSBK.

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