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Mellross not dwelling on trade-offs amid Ferris arrival

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News 2 May 2019

Mellross not dwelling on trade-offs amid Ferris arrival

Section: Competition

Points leader to be joined by triple Australian champion at Raceline KTM this weekend.

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MX1 points leader Hayden Mellross isn’t dwelling on whether Dean Ferris’ presence at Raceline KTM will prove beneficial or not to his campaign, as the triple Australian champion returns to the Pirelli MX Nationals this weekend in Murray Bridge.

Ferris, who won all 10 overall victories on his way to a third-consecutive premier class crown in 2018, will race Saturday and Sunday’s double-header with the support of Raceline KTM and supplement company Recover8, marking his first MX Nationals appearance since Coolum last year after he elected to pursue a career in America this season.

Mellross holds a five-point advantage in the championship standings, and despite Ferris entering the frame in one of the most pivotal weekends of the season, the New South Welshman has firmly set his focus on strengthening his title chances.

“I’ve been very open about the whole situation, and I’m currently in a championship hunt, so I don’t want to dwell on whether him coming on board is going to benefit or hinder me,” Mellross explained to MotoOnline.com.au. “I’ve just been focusing on what I need to do and preparing myself.

“Obviously, he’s going to be a big talking point at the races considering the championships he’s won, but in saying that, I’m going out there to win and that’s the same goal whether he’s on the line or not.

“Maybe there could be some pros that come out of it with his input into the motorcycle – I don’t think he’s ridden a KTM since being in America – so he probably could bring something to the table, but as I said, I don’t want to dwell on that as I’m doing what I need to do to stay in the championship hunt. I’m just going to continue focusing on that.”

A four-way battle for the crown is currently unfolding in the MX1 division, as just nine points separate the top four consisting of Mellross followed by Luke Clout (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy), Kirk Gibbs (CDR Yamaha Monster Energy) and Todd Waters (DPH Motorsport Husqvarna).


Source: MotoOnline.com.au

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Favoured Jerez circuit long been the focus for Lorenzo

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News 2 May 2019

Favoured Jerez circuit long been the focus for Lorenzo

Repsol Honda pilot anticipating a strong showing this weekend in Spain.

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After missing a valuable portion of pre-season testing, Jorge Lorenzo has revealed his focus has been set on this weekend’s fourth round of MotoGP at Jerez since the series got underway.

Favouring the Spanish circuit, multi-time world champion Lorenzo is rebounding from an enduring campaign at Circuit of the Americas, where he encountered a technical problem.

The Spaniard is still coming to terms with the Repsol Honda RC213V, and paired with a venue that admittedly suits his style, Lorenzo is anticipating a strong result come Sunday.

“I have been focusing on this race since the start of the season,” Lorenzo declared. “With limited testing, we knew the opening rounds would be tricky. Jerez is one of my favourite circuits.

“The surface normally has a lot of grip and this suits my style very well unlike a couple of tracks we have already visited. I am sure we can achieve a good result with the Repsol Honda Team after learning a lot in the opening rounds.”

Following the first three rounds, Lorenzo sits 17th in the championship standings with seven points to his name.

Source: CycleOnline.com.au

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AMA Highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

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If there’s going to be a Motorcycle Awareness Month, *insert Justin Timberlake voice* it’s gonna be May!

Begin Press Release: 

American Motorcyclist Association highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

Motorists, motorcyclists urged to be attentive, courteous, considerate

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be aware of motorcycles during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month and marks the return of motorcyclists to the roadways throughout the country.
Drivers should doublecheck their mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes, maintain a safe distance when following motorcycles and pay particular attention when making left turns across traffic.

“Motorcycle Awareness Month also provides an excellent opportunity for us to educate the nonriding public about the safety issues that affect motorcyclists every time we leave our driveways,” said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. “May typically is a time when riders in much of the country are getting their motorcycles out of the garage and onto the roads. By calling special attention to motorcyclists in the spring, we hope that motorists will stay alert to them throughout the rest of the year.”

Motorcycle Awareness Month — launched by the AMA in the early 1980s and adopted by many state motorcycle-rights organizations, government entities, and AMA-sanctioned clubs — is observed each May.

The AMA is tracking bills in state legislatures across the country that address the safety of motorcyclists, including the issue of distracted driving. Those bills range from prohibitions on minors using personal electronic devices, such as smartphones, to bans on the use of these devices by drivers of any age.

Distracted driving is dangerous for all road users, claiming 3,166 lives in 2017 alone, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The AMA supports legislation that includes enhanced penalty options to be determined by the courts in cases where distracted driving results in a crash.

The official AMA position statements on distracted and inattentive vehicle operation can be found at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/About-The-AMA/distracted-and-inattentive-vehicle-operation-1.

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Murray Bridge return for Long following elbow injury

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News 2 May 2019

Murray Bridge return for Long following elbow injury

Section: Competition

Empire Kawasaki rider back on the gate for South Australia’s double-header.

Image: Foremost Media.

Popular Victorian Dylan Long will return to racing this weekend at Murray Bridge’s fourth and fifth rounds of the 2019 Pirelli MX Nationals in South Australia.

The Empire Kawasaki challenger suffered an elbow injury in turn one of 2019’s season-opener at Appin, forcing him to withdraw from the following two rounds at Wonthaggi and Broadford.

Murray Bridge will mark the first double-header of the year, making for a challenging weekend ahead for Long in his racing return, although he hasn’t placed expectations upon himself as he endeavours to race himself back into shape.

“The elbow is good as new,” Long declared to MotoOnline.com.au. “It’s why we missed the last two rounds, I probably could’ve pushed it and gone back for Broadford, but I wouldn’t have been really ready for it.

“We decided to wait, and obviously not being in the points I could get the elbow sorted, and now it’s sweet and I’m ready to go racing. I’m just going to go out there and do my best, I haven’t got too many expectations on myself and see how I go.”

Long’s replacement for Wonthaggi and Broadford, Lawson Bopping, is understood to be remaining with the Empire Kawasaki outfit for this weekend’s event.


Source: MotoOnline.com.au

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Yoshimura Introduces Honda Super Cub Race Series Systems

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Add a little badassery to your Honda Super Cub.

Begin press release:

The Honda Super Cub is back and Yoshimura has two high-performance options for this timeless classic.

For 2019 Super Cub we have two new GP-Magnum Race Series full systems available handcrafted by our sister company for Yoshimura R&D exclusively for the US market. These systems for the Super Cub are anything but cute. Both use stainless steel construction throughout the system with two sleeve options. Stainless satin finish or titanium that displays an insane bluing effect. A classic rolled then TIG welded end cap puts the cherry on top of this masterpiece.

Both GP-Magnum systems reduce weight, add performance and provide that classic Yoshimura sound.

If you’re serious about the small bore life, it Yoshimura!

2019 Honda Super Cub GP-Magnum Race SS/SS/SS   
Part #121400U500
MSRP: $437.99
QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER DECLARED “MODIFIED PART”

2019 Honda Super Cub GP-Magnum Race SS/TI/SS   
Part #121400U700
MSRP: $523.99
QUALIFIED MANUFACTURER DECLARED “MODIFIED PART”

Stock Full system weight: 8.6 Lbs.
Yoshimura GP Magnum stainless full system weight: 6.6 Lbs.
Yoshimura GP Magnum titanium full system weight: 6.2 Lbs.













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MotoGP Front Runner, Andrea Dovizioso, Talks Braking With Brembo

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Some interesting insight into how one of MotoGP’s best uses the brakes.

Begin press release:

Ranked number one in MotoGP after the first three rounds, Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati couldn’t have started this season any better. The Italian rider has 54 points. Not far behind are Valentino Rossi with 51, Alex Rins with 49, and Marc Marquez with 45.

In December 2018, Andrea Dovizioso spent an afternoon in Curno at the Brembo Racing headquarters where the braking components are designed, produced and tested for use in MotoGP, Formula 1, and other international motorsport competitions.

Once again, he confirmed what technicians who have worked with him in the World Championship have always said and what has earned him the nickname “rider-engineer”: He has a sharp ability to scientifically analyze the behavior of the bike and is skilled at making improvements to the motorcycle, which he has demonstrated with the Desmosedici.

Riding style

As soon as he entered the showroom, Dovizioso started asking questions about the caliper and brake disc combinations on display for the Formula 1 single-seaters and prototypes. He continued to ask the engineers questions inside the plant where the MotoGP brakes are produced.

“I saw a lot of precision and a level of engineering that I imagined existed but didn’t believe until I saw it. The amount of checks and the serious approach to work and materials is intense, which makes sense because braking is an essential aspect of racing,” he said before heading back to Borgo Panigale.

Andrea has his own way of viewing braking, “I am very demanding when it comes to braking because I’ve always been one of the strongest riders in this area and I’ve always been particularly sensitive with the brakes. For me, it’s essential that I have responsive, precise brakes. I usually brake by applying just two fingers on the front lever.”

Thumb master cylinder

As of 2017, Andrea Dovizioso has been the only rider to make Marc Marquez worry on a continual basis. Proof is in the second-place finishes he secured in the 2017 and 2018 final classifications, as well as his GP race wins: The Spanish rider won 16 and Dovizioso won 11. No other MotoGP rider earned more than four victories overall.

It may be just a coincidence, but this time period corresponds directly with his using the thumb master cylinder more regularly. This solution was created to help Mick Doohan return to riding 500cc bikes after his accident in the qualifying laps of the 1992 Dutch GP. The accident was serious enough that he risked amputation of his right leg, which had been crushed.

Doohan was unable to use his right foot so Brembo technicians designed a thumb master cylinder that enabled him to use the rear brake anyway. Instead of a right brake pedal, the rear brake was operated by a hand control positioned on the left part of the handlebar. This ingenious solution helped the Australian go on to win five consecutive World Championships in the 500cc class, from 1994 to 1998.

Dovizioso hasn’t been using it for long, however. “I used the thumb master cylinder back in HRC, but then I shelved it. I took it up again with Ducati and I’m pleased so many other riders have discovered it. I only use it on right-hand turns because when you’re in the middle of the curve, it isn’t possible to operate the rear brake with your right foot. To do this, some riders keep their foot forward, others move it to the tip of the foot peg.”

Some use the thumb master cylinder to avoid skidding when cornering, but Dovizioso doesn’t, “The force you can apply with your finger on the thumb master cylinder is a great deal less than what you can apply with your foot. That is why I only use it when the bike is at the maximum lean angle.”

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Crafting A Marketing Campaign For A Motorbike Company

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(Sponsored article)

“Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul.” – Unknown

Talk to anyone passionate for motorbikes, you will only be advised to buy one and take it out for a long ride. Owning a motorbike is not so much about attaining a special status that comes with the possession of such a machine, but is more about enjoying the finer pleasures of life. Much has been written and said about passion for motorcycling, that there is no combination of words you could spurn out for the activity that hasn’t been said before.  We all have those friends who are diehard fanatics of motorbike riding; their checklist will include taking their motorbike on road trips whenever they can take a few days off their professional and personal commitments. Just like the famous quote goes,” it is the journey that matters, not the destination”, motorbike riders couldn’t agree more.

The same goes for marketing a motorbike company; every method in the book has been tested and executed to market a motorbike. Every year, companies like Harley Davidson and Ducati come up with different ideas for a marketing strategy. Some hit the nail right on its head while others miss the point completely. In 2009, Honda launched a website named Feelvfr to market a motorbike of VFR series that was also supported with digital marketing initiatives like email marketing and social media campaigning. Later on, Harley Davidson launched a Road trip film festival in Australia where they invited filmmakers all over the world to submit entries; their basic demand was that the film be related to motorbikes in any way. It gave a real boost to the popularity of Harley Davidson when motorbike-lovers came about to see movies which focused on the influence of motorbikes on one’s life and the experiences it brings with them.

Even with the number of marketing campaigns that have been executed, there are many ways that stood the test of time and still are the best methods to genuinely attract potential customers. In today’s times, most of these customers are millennials and companies see this generation as a huge potential for sales of motorbikes. All they need to do is apply the right marketing techniques to target this range. Here are few of those ways for anyone starting up as a marketer in Motorbike companies:

  1. Starting early- Companies focus on the appeal of their products to entice a potential customer into buying it. Much like Harley Davidson exudes a status of freedom, independence, and a passion for riding far away; there are companies who look to push their appeal into a crowd that will make them want to own the motorbike one day. In 2018, Harley Davidson selected 8 interns to be part of a campaign that included riding Harley Davidson motorbikes across America over the course of summer. The program received massive internship applications and was a huge success in marketing the motorbike to a younger generation.  Who wouldn’t love an internship like this? Getting paid for riding a beast of machine when the second easiest method to earn money was providing management homework help or essay assignment help online.Harley-Davidson brand
  1. Affiliate Marketing-  It is one of the best ways to earn money through programs launched by motorbike companies. There are also companies which provide motorbike spare parts, apparels, and auxiliary tools which a motorbike enthusiast usually looks to buy. There are websites like Motorcycle House and RevZilla which offer such kinds of affiliate programs to anyone looking to earn money through this. One can earn a lot of money through these programs and it eventually results in helping out the sellers too for they get to serve customers which wouldn’t have come to them if not for the affiliates.  To get an affiliate marketing program started, you have to work out the incentive percentage that would be dealt out in case an affiliate brings in a customer. The percentage should be enough to make people enrol in the affiliate program and should not be so much that it puts a leak into all your profits.
  1. Image Advertisement- Even now, you find an image of a motorbike in a magazine and you end up looking at it for longer than most things. When it comes to motorbikes, image advertisement is still a huge marketing tool to attract customers. You can find Ducati, Honda, and Harley Davidson making full use of apps like Instragram to market their products along with publishing advertisements in magazines. Not only the image, there are a few lines or words written somewhere on the image or a headline to give an appeal about the motorbike. Advertisers take a long time to decide on the words that must be fit in with the image; a lot of brainstorming sessions and focus group tests are conducted before deciding on an image and a set of words.  If you are tasked with creating that advertisement, you could very well pay an online research paper writing service to conduct market research and come up with a choice set of words. You can also pay a group of professional essay assignment writers  to write the marketing taglines if you have tried hard at it and could not come up with anything.
  1. Digital Marketing- This is an all one playing field that technology has given us all. For any marketer, it has become an ultimate marketing tool. Imagine a platform where you can find billions and all you have to do is come up with a strategy that will click with the potential out there. Even the older techniques like email marketing is still an effective and efficient way to market products; no matter how expensive the products are. Targeting is what matters when it comes to digital marketing, you should know who to target and focus on their needs rather than taking a wide-on approach.  The crux here is writing well-suited emails and then testing them out. You have to see which emails are the most effective in getting back a response and furnish out an email which will be most effective. Come to think of it, this task is much like college essay editing. Then there are marketing techniques like paid online advertisements placed well on websites that focus on the subject of motorbikes; be it events, product launches, or news about an upcoming motorbike.
  1. Reviews- First thing motorbike enthusiasts do is read about the experiences of people who have taken a ride on the newly launched motorbike. There are Vloggers who earn a decent amount of money only by taking a ride on these bikes, sharing their experiences with the audience, telling them about the pros and cons of buying it, and giving recommendations. There are magazines solely dedicated to the passion of motorbikes which do that too. The critics rate newly launched motorbikes on different aspects and tells the readers if it has value for money.  You could hire a research paper writing service and get them to write promotional articles for the motorbike. You can start promoting your product on blogs and through social media channels so that motorbike fanatics read through the ravings and get excited about the product. You have to create a hype around the product before you can expect sales of it.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Yamaha Motorsports Expands “Destination Yamaha” Experiences

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Yamaha’s rental program coming to a town near you…

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Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, is expanding its “Destination Yamaha” rental program with new locations across the country featuring the most comprehensive and diverse line of adventure vehicles available to rent from a leading powersports manufacturer. Destination Yamaha provides opportunities for families and individuals to experience new and exciting adventures they may have never imagined possible.

Details and rental locations are on a newly launched website at www.DestinationYamahaUSA.com.

“Now more than ever people are seeking out new and exciting experiences, and Yamaha is stepping up with added options and ready-built adventures to offer them,” said Steve Nessl, Yamaha’s motorsports marketing manager. “Getting outdoors – especially interacting with friends and family – is key to making lifelong memories, and that’s exactly what Destination Yamaha is designed to do.”

Through Destination Yamaha, people can choose from an ever-expanding list of exciting locations and authorized rental partners for a trip of a lifetime. With operations in captivating places like Moab in Utah, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Hatfield McCoy in West Virginia, the Appalachians of Tennessee, even Las Vegas, Alaska and many more, Destination Yamaha caters to a wide variety of adventures.

“Yamaha brings an increased level of confidence and superior reliability to motorsports rental operations, pairing the most dependable and proven machines with experienced and professional partners,” Nessl said. “Wherever you live, whether you’re a motorsports veteran or completely new to the sport, Destination Yamaha opens up a whole new world of opportunities and experiences.”

With the recent expansion efforts, Destination Yamaha is building on nearly 50-years of rental partnerships dating back to the 1970s with snowmobile operators in popular U.S. riding areas like Yellowstone and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With established operations and the best products in motorsports, Destination Yamaha is uniquely positioned to provide one of the most exciting adventure travel opportunities across the U.S.

Visit www.DestinationYamahaUSA.com to learn more.

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2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE MC Commute Review

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At a glance, the Scrambler XE looks like a classic Triumph. Tidy proportions, a shapely fuel tank. It’s a recipe that’s worked for generations. But see the thing in the flesh and you’ll quickly realize Triumph’s iconic styling hides an entirely new and entirely more capable machine.

It’s bigger, for a start, and in every way. Suspension travel rings in at a startling 9.8 inches, and Triumph tells us this iteration of its eight-valve 1,200cc engine is good for 89 hp and 81 pound-feet of torque. And there’s technology too. The Scrambler XE is equipped with traction control and an inertial measurement unit, which facilitates cornering ABS. The machine has rider-selectable throttle maps. There’s even optional built-in Bluetooth GoPro control functionality for capturing your riding exploits.

Taken together, the $15,400 Scrambler XE bundles some of today’s best adventure-riding tech into a package with Triumph’s classic visual appeal. But how does it hold up to the MC Commute? Ride along with us, and find out.

Source: MotorCyclistOnline.com

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Detailed: Bell RS-2 helmet

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News 1 May 2019

Detailed: Bell RS-2 helmet

Sharply designed road bike helmet boasts exceptional features.

Cassons, the Australian distributor of Bell helmets, has freshened up its RS-2 range with the Crave matte/gloss colourway, which is now available across the country.

The legacy of the popular RS-1 is enhanced and strengthened with the new RS-2. A lightweight, fibreglass shell provides protection, while a comfortable, washable, anti-microbial X-Static XT2 Silver liner ensures cooler heads will prevail.

bell rs2 helmet

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Whether searching for grip at full lean or chewing up highway kilometres by the hundreds, the RS-2 is ready for whatever the road has in store. They’ve even included an integrated flip-down sun shield for versatile on-the-fly adaptability to changing light conditions.

Bell RS-2 helmet key features:
– Lightweight fibreglass shell construction available in three sizes.
– Drop-down sunshield offers on the fly protection from the sun (eyewear compatible).
– DOT/ECE 22.05 certification.
– X-Static XT2 Silver liner.

Priced from RRP $399.95, the Bell RS-2 helmet us available in a variety of colours and designs, including the featured Crave option. To locate your nearest stockist, visit www.cassons.com.au.

Source: CycleOnline.com.au