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Maxwell tops official ASBK test on day two | Wagner second

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Maxwell tops combined practice for the weekend

Aiden Wagner sets second fastest time in final session

By Mark Bracks

At the end of the two day official ASBK test it was Wayne Maxwell who could beat his chest as the fastest Superbike rider on the grid, after setting a 1:32.312 during the final day’s morning session.

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Wayne Maxwell – Image by TBG

Wagner put in a notable final session of the day, setting a late 1:32.451 to post the second fastest time of the test, while close behind was the man who finished third last year in Troy Bayliss, followed by Josh Waters and Daniel Falzon. All bar Falzon and Wagner set their fastest times in the opening session of day two, before the heat really set in.

Defending champion Troy Herfoss meanwhile was sixth fastest, with Bryan Staring, Cru Halliday, Glenn Allerton and Mike Jones rounding out the top ten on the combined timesheets.

See below for individual sessions and the full combined testing times for the weekend.

Superbikes – Sunday Session 1

By 10am Sunday morning, the air temp was over 24 degrees at Phillip Island, with the track temperature already nudging 36 degrees. That meant that with the forecast saying it would only get hotter, it was vital to get the times in early as most expected the track and tyre performance to drop off as the temperatures rose and the day wore on.

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Wayne Maxwell – Image by TBG

The first session saw Maxwell kick the day off well and continue his form, topping the sheets again with a blistering 1:32.312, which was only fractionally outside Troy Bayliss’s lap record of 1:32.224.

There were four other riders under the 1:33 mark for the first session of the day, with Bayliss, Waters, Wagner and Herfoss all claiming that honour.  There was then a further one second gap back to Halliday in sixth.

Kawasaki Superbike – Practice 5 (Sun Session 1)
  1. Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR 1:32.312
  2. Troy BAYLISS (QLD) Ducati Panigale FE +0.319
  3. Josh WATERS (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.364
  4. Aiden WAGNER (QLD) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.532
  5. Troy HERFOSS (QLD) Honda CBR RR SP +0.672
  6. Cru HALLIDAY (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.587
  7. Daniel FALZON (SA) Yamaha YZF-R1 +1.635
  8. Glenn ALLERTON (NSW) BMW S RR +1.642
  9. Arthur SISSIS (SA) Suzuki GSXR RL7 +1.706
  10. Mike JONES (QLD) Kawasaki ZX10RR +1.842

Superbikes – Sunday Session 2

The second session was held just before the lunch break and saw Bayliss return to the top of the timesheets, while a multitude of consistent laps from Falzon propelled him into second for the session. Wagner and Maxwell completed the top four and these were the only other riders to also descend into the 1:32s for the session.

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Troy Bayliss – Image by TBG

The consensus of those that were asked is that they were all still trying to find a setup to suit the new Pirelli tyres. All bar Bayliss, who basically just adapted to the new tyres well.

To me, that gives an indication of the man’s adaptability, a skill that would have been honed on those many laps in the Superbike World Championships where a new compound or new profile change from either Michelin or Pirelli was more common than many changing underwear!

Kawasaki Superbike – Practice 6 (Sun Session 2)
  1. Troy BAYLISS (QLD) Ducati Panigale FE 1:32.676
  2. Daniel FALZON (SA) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.108
  3. Aiden WAGNER (QLD) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.281
  4. Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.281
  5. Josh WATERS (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.628
  6. Cru HALLIDAY (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.636
  7. Bryan STARING (WA) Kawasaki ZX10RR +0.793
  8. Troy HERFOSS (QLD) Honda CBR RR SP +0.882
  9. Glenn ALLERTON (NSW) BMW S RR +1.338
  10. Mike JONES (QLD) Kawasaki ZX10RR +1.408

Superbikes – Sunday Session 3

By the time the third session of the day commenced the track temp was over 55 deg with lap times dropping by over a second across the board.

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Daniel Falzon – Image by TBG

Daniel Falzon topped the time sheets for the first time, as he set the benchmark of 1:33.208 for the session. Closest was Bayliss, who went within 0.038 second of equaling the time on his last flying lap, with Waters third and Wagner fourth.

Kawasaki Superbike – Practice 7 (Sun Session 3)
  1. Daniel FALZON (SA) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:33.208
  2. Troy BAYLISS (QLD) Ducati Panigale FE +0.036
  3. Josh WATERS (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.215
  4. Aiden WAGNER (QLD) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.217
  5. Cru HALLIDAY (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.256
  6. Bryan STARING (WA) Kawasaki ZX10RR +0.317
  7. Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.317
  8. Troy HERFOSS (QLD) Honda CBR RR SP +.403
  9. Glenn ALLERTON (NSW) BMW S RR +0.411
  10. Mark CHIODO (VIC) Honda CBR RR SP +0.792

Superbikes – Sunday Session 4

With the final session of the two days approaching, a massive blackout hit the Island after a tree came down on a power line, shutting off power to the track and thus power to tyre warmers and other equipment in the pit sheds. As such over half the field of Superbikes decided to pack up for the day, including Daniel Falzon and Glenn Allerton.

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Cru Halliday was third fastest in the final session – Image by TBG

After the final 25 minute session with the remaining riders – and a red flag delay after Mark Chiodo crashed at Lukey Heights for the second time of the weekend – it was Aiden Wagner who was the fastest from Maxwell, Halliday, Waters, Mike Jones and Bayliss.

Kawasaki Superbike – Practice 8 (Sun Session 4)
  1. Aiden WAGNER (QLD) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:32.451
  2. Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R ELR +0.492
  3. Cru HALLIDAY (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 +0.760
  4. Josh WATERS (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R EL R +0.853
  5. Mike JONES (QLD) Kawasaki ZX10RR +1.335
  6. Troy BAYLISS (QLD) Ducati Panigale FE +1.487
  7. Troy HERFOSS (QLD) Honda CBR RR SP +1.524
  8. Max CROKER (NSW) Suzuki GSX-R +2.287
  9. Alex PHILLIS (VIC) Suzuki GSXR +2.429
  10. Arthur SISSIS (SA) Suzuki GSXR RL7 +2.504

Sunday Superbike Wrap

While there are no prizes for being fastest at a test there is certainly a form guide we can take away, especially with the first round of the Australian Superbike Championship at the same venue in a little under three weeks time.

There may be the usual bunch of street fighters that have battled out the championship over the last couple of years at the front of the field, but Aiden Wagner has certainly made a few sit up and take notice.

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Aiden Wagner – Image by TBG

The 25-year-old Queenslander was never out of the top five during the two days and his consistency in lap times was impressive. Also when you peek into the pit box of the Landbridge Transport/Wagner Soil Testing Team and see what isn’t there, it makes his effort even more outstanding.

It is very much a true privateer team with good personnel around him and while the focus will be on the manufacturer teams, just keep an eye on the #28 Yamaha R1 of Wagner. He will be ready to pounce, and he is certainly ready to win.

The first round of the Australian Superbike Championship will be held alongside the opening round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island 22-24 February.

Kawasaki Superbike – Phillip Island Test – Merged classification

  1. Wayne MAXWELL (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R EL R 1:32.312
  2. Aiden WAGNER (QLD) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:32.451
  3. Troy BAYLISS (QLD) Ducati Panigale FE 1:32.631
  4. Josh WATERS (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R EL R 1:32.676
  5. Daniel FALZON (SA) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:32.784
  6. Troy HERFOSS (QLD) Honda CBR RR SP 1:32.984
  7. Bryan STARING (WA) Kawasaki ZX10RR 1:33.181
  8. Cru HALLIDAY (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:33.211
  9. Glenn ALLERTON (NSW) BMW S RR 1:33.614
  10. Mike JONES (QLD) Kawasaki ZX10RR 1:33.786
  11. Mark CHIODO (VIC) Honda CBR RR SP 1:33.934
  12. Arthur SISSIS (SA) Suzuki GSXR RL7 1:34.018
  13. Max CROKER (NSW) Suzuki GSX-R 1:34.171
  14. Sloan FROST (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R 1:34.427
  15. Ted COLLINS (VIC) BMW S RR 1:34.494
  16. Alex PHILLIS (VIC) Suzuki GSXR 1:34.536
  17. Lachlan EPIS (NSW) Kawasaki ZX10RR 1:34.735
  18. Glenn SCOTT (NSW) Kawasaki ZX10RR 1:35.128
  19. Ryan YANKO (QLD) Ducati 1299 1:36.468
  20. Phil CZAJ (VIC) Aprilia RSV4 RFW 1:36.617
  21. Patrick LI (VIC) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:37.891
  22. Heath GRIFFIN (NSW) Suzuki GSX-R 1:39.054
  23. Murray CLARK (QLD) BMW S RR 1:39.123
  24. Scott TUDDENHAM (VIC) Suzuki GSX-R 1:39.467
  25. Will DAVIDSON (NSW) Yamaha YZF-R1 1:39.819

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Tomac wins mud-filled San Diego supercross

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Kawasaki ace gains points lead as Cianciarulo earns 250SX West victory.

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Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Eli Tomac has won a mud-filled main event at San Diego’s fifth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross and FIM World Championship, earning the 450SX points lead in the process.

Tomac pushed through the demanding encounter, capturing victory over Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin by 4.199s, as Ken Roczen (Team Honda HRC) completed the podium in third.

Justin Bogle (Rocky Mountain ATV/MC KTM) was an impressive fourth – his best finish of the season – while Australia’s Chad Reed (JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing) rounded out the top five. Former points leader Cooper Webb (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) was eighth, demoting him to fourth in the standings.

In the 250SX West class, Adam Cianciarulo (Pro Circuit Monster Energy Kawasaki) gained the points lead after capturing his third victory of the series, comfortably defeating teammate and podium newcomer Garrett Marchbanks (Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki) and third’s Jimmy Decotis (JGRMX Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing).

The top five was completed by Shane McElrath (TLD Red Bull KTM) and Jess Pettis (KTM), while former points leader Colt Nichols (Monster Energy Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha) was 10th in the treacherous conditions. The AMA Supercross championship heads to Minneapolis next weekend, marking the first east coast round of the championship.

Detailed results


Source: MotoOnline.com.au

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Phillip Island Official ASBK Test – Support Class Wrap

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Toparis tops Supersport time sheets

The first session of the Supersport class on Saturday saw Tom Toparis getting his year off to a good start, in what serves as a warm up for his racing season, which now also includes a wildcard entry in Round 1 of the FIM World Supersport Championship at the end of the month.

Toparis was in intimidating form as he set fastest time of the day on the Yamaha R6, his first outing for the marque after moving over from Kawasaki.

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Tom Toparis – Image by TBG

Right behind Toparis was Nicholas Liminton (Yamaha Motor Aust., Yamaha YZF-R6) in second and Aidan Hayes (Hayes Johnston Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants, Yamaha YZF-R6) in third place.

Oli Bayliss (Yamaha YZF-R6) was knocking on the door of the top group but couldn’t catch third placed Pearson, ending up fourth with a 1.37.840. Behind him was Reid Battye (Suzuki, Suzuki GSX-R), seemingly getting more comfortable on the bike after a slow first session to finish fifth fastest.

If Tom Toparis was in intimidating form on Day 1, then on Sunday he proved he was untouchable. Already down into the 1:35’s by lunchtime, Toparis (1:35.295) pushed his Landbridge Yamaha almost two seconds clear of second placed Nic Liminton (1:37.273) who despite improving as the weekend progressed still didn’t have the pace to catch the World Supersport wild card rider.

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Tom Toparis – Image by Rob Mott

After a weekend’s worth of trying, Oli Bayliss finally managed to crack the top three for the second and third sessions of the day despite reportedly clipping a stray bird whilst out on track. He finished the weekend in third position behind Liminton and Toparis in what was a superb improvement from yesterday.

Fighting it out for best of the rest all weekend was Broc Pearson and Reid Battye, who were consistently in the top five runners all weekend. Pearson ended the weekend on a 1:37.588 to leave him in fourth, while Battye could only manage a 1:38.142 which left him fifth.

Aidan Hayes and Territorian Sam Lambert managed to dip into the top five in the morning however couldn’t seem to match the top three for pace on a consistent basis. Pearson (1:37.588) ended up fifth and Lambert (1:38.134) ended the weekend in sixth.

Fastest Overall Top 10 Results

  1. Tom TOPARIS (Landbridge Yamaha, Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:35.295
  2. Nicholas LIMINTON (Yamaha Motor Aust. Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:37.273
  3. Oli BAYLISS (Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:37.492
  4. Broc PEARSON (Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:37.588
  5. Reid BATTYE (Suzuki, Suzuki GSX-R) 1:38.134
  6. Sam LAMBERT (Mv Agusta Aus-NZ, MV Agusta F3) 1:38.142
  7. Aidan HAYES (Hayes Johnston Pty Ltd Chartered Accountants, Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:38.496
  8. Scott NICHOLSON (Traction Control Motorsport, Suzuki GSX-R) 1:39.013
  9. Ty LYNCH (Australian Outdoor Living, Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:39.136
  10. Ryan TAYLOR (Arden Homes, Yamaha YZF-R6) 1:39.182

YMI Supersport 300 / YMF R3 Cup

He’s new to the team and the bike, but nothing could stop Locky Taylor in taking out the fastest overall lap time in the YMI Supersport 300 and YMF R3 Cup classes on Saturday. Taylor clocked in a fastest time of 1:49.429, ahead of Seth Crump (Rockoil, KTM RC 390) who finishes Day One with the second fastest overall time of 1:49.768.

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Locky Taylor – Image by TBG

Third fastest overall was Callum O’Brien (BC Performance, Kawasaki Ninja 400), who featured consistently at the top of the leader board throughout the day. O’Brien finished Day One of the Official ASBK Test with a top lap time of 1:49.939.

Hot on the heels of O’Brien was Zac Levy (Demmery Motorsport, Yamaha R3 321), who clocked in a speedy time of 1:50.109. Rounding out the top five for the day was Luke Power (RTR, Yamaha R3 321) with a best time of 1:50.423.

On Day Two, coming out of the pits like a demon behind the handlebars, Seth Crump (Rockoil, KTM RC 390) took out the fastest lap time for the YMI Supersport 300 and YMF R3 Cup classes.

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Seth Crump – Image by TBG

Crump clocked in a best time of 1:49.249, sitting pretty ahead of second place holder Locky Taylor (YRD, Yamaha R3 321) with a 1:49.429. Taylor continued his fantastic form from Saturday’s practice sessions, maintaining a cool head into today’s rising temperatures.

Third fastest for Sunday was Senna Agius (Kawasaki Ninja 400) with a time of 1:49.581. Agius has been riding comfortably with the leading pack all day, appearing in the top three places for each of his four practice sessions. Breathing down Agius’ neck and trailing by a mere .36 seconds was Max Stauffer (Yamaha, Yamaha R3 321), with the fourth fastest time of 1:49.617.

Rounding out the top five for Day Two was Callum O’Brien (BC Performance, Kawasaki Ninja 400) with a time of 1:49.939.

Fastest Overall Top 10 Results

  1. Seth CRUMP (Rockoil, KTM RC 390) 1:49.249
  2. Locky TAYLOR (YRD, Yamaha R3 321) 1:49.429
  3. Senna AGIUS (Kawasaki Ninja 400) 1:49.581
  4. Max STAUFFER (Yamaha, Yamaha R3 321) 1:49.617
  5. Callum O’BRIEN (BC Performance, Kawasaki Ninja 400) 1:49.939
  6. Luke POWER (RTR, Yamaha R3 321) 1:49.939
  7. Zac LEVY (Demmery Motorsport, Yamaha R3 321) 1:50.109
  8. Ben BAKER (Kawasaki Ninja 300) 1:50.823
  9. Harry KHOURI (Excite M-sports, Yamaha R3 321) 1:50.829
  10. Zylas BUNTING (Shark Leathers, Yamaha R3 321) 1:50.917

bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup

The first ever practice session for the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup kicked off on Saturday as the first time Motorcycling Australia’s Junior Road Race Academy program had ever taken to the track.

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bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup – Image by TBG

Damien Cudlin led the field out for their first two supervised laps before waving the field past and unleashing the 25 youngsters onto the Phillip Island circuit for the very first of their practice sessions.

The first untimed session gave the kids the chance to feel their way around the circuit and the bikes at their own pace, before the timing started and the young riders started to come to grips with how the bikes handled.

Fastest time of the day went to Lucas Quinn (2:15.668), ahead of Grenfell and Carter Thompson.

As the pitlane opened on Sunday and the sessions began the youngsters would crank the throttle wide open and swarm out of pit exit, anxious to make the most of every second of their fifteen minutes on track.

The action was akin to a mini Moto3 race, with bunches of six and seven riders having five lap long drafting chains exciting enough to draw a few of the top class riders out of the pit garages for a look at the action.

By the time the weekend finished it was Queensland’s Max Gibbons who came out on top, setting a impressive 2:14.375 to take fastest of the day, followed by Carter Thompson (2:14.835), Archie McDonald (2:14.897), New Zealand’s Cormac Buchanan (2:14.957), and Angus Grenfell (2:15.082).

Rider coach Damien Cudlin was thrilled with the performance of the bLU cRU Oceania Junior Cup riders.

Damien Cudlin

“So far it’s been a really positive test, I think the kids have all really enjoyed themselves, they’ve learnt a whole lot. “They’ve really surprised me and I think a lot of people in the pitlane with how professional they’ve been and how well they’re riding already, so I’m even more excited to see them in their first race.”

The young racers’ next outing is at Wakefield Park, where the Junior Road Race Academy will go racing for real with the first-ever Oceania Junior Cup round joining Round 2 of ASBK. If this weekend’s performance is anything to go by, these young talented riders will be itching to be the first to stamp their name on the series and will be providing us with some absolutely thrilling racing.

Overall Fastest Top 10 Results

  1. Max GIBBONS bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:14.735)
  2. Carter THOMPSON bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:14.835)
  3. Archie McDONALD bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:14.897)
  4. Cormac BUCHANAN bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:14.957)
  5. Angus GRENFELL bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.082)
  6. Cros FRANCIS bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.202)
  7. Glenn NELSON bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.486)
  8. Lucas QUINN bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.668)
  9. Jamie PORT bLU cRU Yamaha Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.681)
  10. Alex KENWORTHY-JONES bLU cRU Yamaha YZF-R15 (2:15.890)

The end of official testing sees the beginning of the countdown to Round 1 of the season, when we return to Phillip Island on 21-24 February 2019. Make sure you don’t miss it as the Australians join the world’s best Superbike racers for a thrilling weekend of superbike action for Round 1 of the FIM World Superbike Championship. Get your tickets now!

2019 ASBK Calendar

  • Official ASBK Test – Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC February 2 – 3
  • Round 1- WSBK – Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC February 21 – 24
  • Round 2- Wakefield Park Raceway – Goulburn NSW March 22 – 24
  • Round 3- The Bend Motorsport Park – Tailem Bend, SA April 26 – 28
  • Round 4- Morgan Park Raceway – Warwick, QLD July 5 – 7
  • Round 5- Winton Motor Raceway – Benalla, VIC September 6 – 8
  • Round 6- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, VIC October 4 – 6
  • Round 7- Sydney Motorsport Park – Eastern Creek, NSW November 1 – 3

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Phillip Island ASBK test finishes with Maxwell on top

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Toparis once again blitzes Supersport class with fastest time.

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For the second day running, Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Wayne Maxwell has topped the official Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) test at Phillip Island in Victoria.

Battling a recently broken collarbone, Maxwell bettered his lap from Saturday, lodging a 1m32.312s time to edge out a blistering
1m32.451s lap from Aiden Wagner (Yamaha) in the final session, as DesmoSport Ducati’s Troy Bayliss closed out the top three with a time of 1m32.631s.

Fourth was credited to Josh Waters (Team Suzuki Ecstar) after he lodged a 1m32.676s time, as Daniel Falzon’s (Yamaha Racing Team) 1m32.784s time rewarded him with fifth. Sixth was taken out by reigning champion Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda Racing) followed by Bryan Staring (BCperformance Kawasaki), Cru Halliday (Yamaha Racing Team), Glenn Allerton (Maxima BMW) and Mike Jones (Kawasaki).

In the Supersport category, Tom Toparis (Yamaha) once again reigned supreme, setting his quickest time of 1m35.295s in the first session of the day, defeating Nicholas Liminton (Yamaha) and Oli Bayliss (Cube Racing), who set 1m37.273s and 1m37.492s times respectively. Fourth and fifth were awarded to Broc Pearson (Yamaha) and Reid Battye (Suzuki).

The Supersport 300 and Yamaha R3 Cup, which were combined for each session, saw Tom Bramich (Kawasaki) come out on top over Seth Crump (KTM) and Locky Taylor (Yamaha), while the Oceania Junior Cup was taken out by Max Gibbons (Yamaha) ahead of Carter Thompson (Yamaha) and Archie McDonald (Yamaha).

Detailed results

Source: CycleOnline.com.au

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5 Creative Gift Ideas for a Biker’s Partner

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Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating our love for those important in our lives, particularly our partner or spouse. When your significant other is also in love with their motorbike, consider combining their two greatest loves in one gift to show how much you care. This includes gifts for those who may no longer take to the road on two wheels, but still, hold a love for motorbikes in their heart. There are now many opportunities to create your own customized gifts, providing you with many options. Here are some creative ideas for those in love with their bikes almost as much as they love you:

Jewelry

Valentine’s day is a day for jewelry, particularly if you are planning to ask for your partner’s hand in marriage, in which case diamonds are your primary choice. Jewelry is also a gift of love on other days on the calendar too. So, if it’s your wedding anniversary you can check out these wonderful ideas at goldenweddinggifts.com. One thing is for sure, no matter what the occasion is, you cannot go wrong with jewelry. A classic braided bracelet made from leather come in a range of styles, including one that can be wrapped twice around the wrist and secured with a strong twist magnet clasp, which will look good on any man. For her, a set of diamond earrings will add a touch of class or a pendant to show off her décolletage.

Experience gift

Superbike weekend

Surprise your partner with an action-packed weekend of high-speed thrills and two-wheeled racing at a Superbike Weekend, whether you choose the world-famous Brands Hatch or a circuit anywhere else in the world, you have always wanted to visit. Perhaps your partner wants to ride their own bike round a track which is easy to arrange, or a guided off-road biking experience is one that will create memories that will last forever.

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Full leather jacket

A touring jacket made from leather can be in a variety of styles.  If your biker has hung up their riding boots, a full leather jacket will still be appreciated to keep the biker’s blood flowing through their veins.

If still biking a two-piece riding suit that fits your beloved’s own style would make a great gift. These offer full body coverage and protection, designed to be abrasion resistant in the event of any accident. Other options that are easier on the bank balance are leather gloves, advanced knee protectors, all-weather riding pants, or balaclava, available from a range of biking accessory manufacturers and retailers.

Riding gloves

Full-hand or half-gloves that are abrasion resistant protect the hands from constant friction yet are soft and comfortable inside. You can choose gloves with pre-curved fingers for a snug fit and shock-absorbing padding in the wrist area for added protection.

Saddlebags

Saddlebags make a great Valentine’s Day gift for biking enthusiasts. Riders will always have things they need to carry on their journey, which can be placed in saddle bags that are available in various capacities and for different uses. It is best to buy waterproof saddlebags with lockable facilities so contents can be kept dry and safe in all weather conditions.

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Personalized motorcycle name

For those who find it difficult being parted from their bike, a gift that can be hung in the home is a way to keep them connected to their pride and joy. Using high-resolution photographs of Harley Davidson, Honda, and other brand motorcycle parts, there are companies who can create a customized work of art showing your lover’s name or nickname using the shapes of motorbike parts, covering every letter of the alphabet without having to use the same photograph twice.

Home sign

A sign for your home can be fun, such as “Born to ride, forced to work” will look great hung on the wall of your home or propped up on a windowsill or sideboard. These come in a range of styles and in a range of wordings too, so there will be one that suits you best. Available in wood, clay, and metals

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GPS device

A GPS device is an ideal valentine gift to make sure your partner gets to their destination on time. These can be stand-alone devices or can be used with a smartphone. Many of these devices come fitted with the latest software, allowing maps to be updated and also with city guides. Garmin devices can work without mobile data or internet connection, through wireless Bluetooth technology.

GoPro Camera

Take fabulous photos and videos whilst out on the bike with a GoPro camera. These are waterproof and remain stable when mounted on a bike.  Of course, this does not have to be just for use on the bike, the camera can go with you on holiday whether you’re skiing, snorkeling up to depths of 33 feet or taking in the sites of a foreign city, which is where the stereo audio facility and wind noise reduction are an added bonus.

Being creative doesn’t mean you cannot be traditional if you want to gift chocolates and flowers. Search out some delicious Belgian chocolates shaped as motorbikes, for your chocoholic motorcycling Valentine and pair with a dozen red roses or your sweetheart’s favorite blooms. Many flowers have specific meanings around love, such as red roses for passion and everlasting love, but also luxurious orchids, colorful tulips and more.

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Crutchlow’s comeback: Briton returns from injury in Malaysia

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Since then, the three-time Grand Prix winner has undergone numerous operations to the right ankle, including the reconstruction of his talus (heel), with two metal plates also being fitted to his tibia. An injury that ended his season, and one that Crutchlow admits questioned whether he’d ever ride again.

Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here

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