The new Spidi Sport Warrior Perf. Pro race suit is a great option for track days or jaunts through the canyons.
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The SPIDI Sport Warrior Perforated Pro is a technologically advanced 21st century race suit developed specifically for superbikes of the modern age – motorcycles that are far more powerful and significantly quicker than their forebears. Each Sport Warrior Perforated Pro is CE certified to the prEN 17092-2:2017 standard and has a main chassis of tough 1.1 to 1.3mm leather, with elastic high-tenacity nylon in flex areas – offering extreme abrasion resistance.
Despite its track-focussed looks and capabilities, the Sport Warrior Perforated Pro is equally at home on the street, particularly on weekend rides through the canyons, coast roads, and twisting mountain passes.
Each suit includes CE-certified En 1621-1:2012 shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee armor, with a pocket for a level 1 or level 2 back protector and a pocket for a chest protector (not included). Both the upper knees and upper elbows have flex panels for all-day comfort on the street or track, as well as an adjustable waist to ensure the perfect fit.
To keep you hydrated the suit has an arrangement for holding a Hydroback bag and straw, as well as vented leather sections and a removable mesh lining to keep you cool. A streamlined aerodynamic end-piece is fitted to the back to assist with aerodynamics, and the suit has adjustable and removable racing knee sliders.
In order to ensure a comfortable fit with your boots, the lower pant leg of the suit is made from a soft, comfortable material that’ll help you avoid chaffing and discomfort. Inside the suit you’ll find a removable, washable mesh lining that helps keep you cool and dry – particularly as the suit offers excellent airflow thanks to its perforated leather main chassis.
Spidi offers the Sport Warrior Perforated Pro in three colorways to accommodate a variety of tastes, it’s offered in sizes ranging from 46 to 58, and replacement knee sliders are available both from Spidi directly and from any good local motorcycle apparel store.
SPIDI → SPORT WARRIOR PERF. PRO
Sizes: S to 3XL
Colors: Black/Red, Black/White, White/Blue
Price: North America $999.90, Europe €849.90
The German rider continues his role as the official HRC test rider in 2019 and is also in line to replace the injured Jorge Lorenzo (Repsol Honda Team) at the MotoGP™ Sepang Test between the 6–8 February, after the five-time World Champion underwent surgery on a fractured left scaphoid on Monday 21st January.
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.
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.
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 Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
Triumph Thruxton TFC
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.
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.
Ducati Panigale V4S
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.”
Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding
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.
Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro
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.”
Francesco Milicia, Ducati Global Sales Director
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.
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.
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.
2017 FIM Speedway GP – Image Colin Rosewarne – Jason Doyle
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.
2017 FIM Speedway GP – Image Colin Rosewarne – Brady Kurtz
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.
2017 FIM Speedway GP – Image Colin Rosewarne
“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.”
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