As you may have spotted in my last post I purchased one of the new Nolan N43 helmets recently.
I first ordered one from a eBay retailer in Italy. This is where Nolan are based and the helmets seem much cheaper from Italian retailers. Unfortunately the seller tried to increase the shipping from 20 euros to 120 euros after the sale. Eventually I got the sale cancelled and decided to purchase from
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Hyosung adds fuel injection for 2010
From Hyosung Motors USA
NORCROSS, GA - Hyosung Motors America has formally announced the release of its 2010 GT250, GT250R and GV250 motorcycles.
The latest models feature a number of improvements over last year - most notable is the addition of fuel injection.
“Since being introduced to this market, Hyosung 250cc motorcycles have consistently been technology and performance leaders,” said Brian Rose, Western Regional Manager. “The bikes’ looks, warranty and V-twin performance have always made them attractive. With more fine-tuning and the addition of fuel injection, we’ve made the decision even easier for 250cc sportbike and cruiser buyers.”
Other functional and cosmetic upgrades include a redesigned tail section on GT models and a strengthened frame on the GV. All Hyosung 250cc motorcycles will continue to feature fuel gauges.
More details, images and a dealer locator page can be found at www.hyosungmotorsusa.com.
Alien Style Motorcycle Modified in Bali
Bali deserves two thumbs signals in terms of modifications. Their work, especially for motorcycles, has a value of very high art. Maybe you still remember the Honda Vario diamond studded or low-rider Honda Beat Kompas.com displayed.This time, there's nothing more powerful, the work I Dewa Gede Agus Umbara. Incidentally, Agus was an artist. No doubt, Honda Supra 1999 production was constrained
Alien Style Motorcycle Modified in Bali
Bali deserves two thumbs signals in terms of modifications. Their work, especially for motorcycles, has a value of very high art. Maybe you still remember the Honda Vario diamond studded or low-rider Honda Beat Kompas.com displayed.
This time, there's nothing more powerful, the work I Dewa Gede Agus Umbara. Incidentally, Agus was an artist. No doubt, Honda Supra 1999 production was constrained ogoh-ogoh alien style. Agus so called results of this hand skills.
Of view, the process needed a calm, precision, and patience and a bit complex because so many details. "We did keep his alien form perfect, such as the bone loss, legs, and head," he explained.
Deserves praise back to Agus because he uses the waste, not the new components. Lyrics of the tail and head. He said that the use of waste from the fence combined with a motor component unused. He took the example of shockbreker front, gear, until the chain.
Fuel tank is made of a tube in the middle of the rod. Admittedly, filling stations must use the small tube. Then, several former shockbreker made hand and foot.
Although the form of many doubtful if these aliens can walk, Agus ensure made able to slide. Only, he says that for the new will take, he had to adapt because the bike was heavy. Then, buttocks feel uncomfortable because sitting on hard metal.
Scooter Majesty Made In Indonesia
Have you ever seen a contrived skutik so big scooter (skusar) as Scooter Majesty? Well, Andit Kandiawan from Surabaya, East Java, successfully realize the basic ingredients of artificial Honda Vario 2008. Admittedly, Majesty was the inspiration to the formation of this skusar figure.Here, the most notable changes made to the body Andit. To be added bongsor, the framework of constrained delay in
Scooter Majesty Made In Indonesia
Have you ever seen a contrived skutik so big scooter (skusar) as Scooter Majesty? Well, Andit Kandiawan from Surabaya, East Java, successfully realize the basic ingredients of artificial Honda Vario 2008. Admittedly, Majesty was the inspiration to the formation of this skusar figure.Here, the most notable changes made to the body Andit. To be added bongsor, the framework of constrained delay in accordance with gede body that will be built. Central framework under floordeck a single 2.5-inch pipe size is not enough convicted.
"I'm looking for larger diameter pipe again, more or less 20 cm and then welded patent diselubungkan and use electric welding," he explained. To be even stronger, there is an additional booster of 2 cm-thick plates. Set up the welding plate to oppose the moment of the play so that the frame remains strong.
For body affairs, practically Andit "brake" when done. The reason, he was used to make car body modification. "Assembled themselves as the concept that mimics the Yamaha Majesty, including the design of a labored seat rather low imitate Japanese scooter big," said enthusiasts Honda CB200 and Kawasaki Binter this Merzy.
Design headlights made cool by using light framed CBR 900. Here, the element of luxury immediately apparent, especially with audio installed to add support for high-end features.
Because the car modif experience, this hero city builder to apply designs ever used in the car. One of them, oil catch tank. You know, the canister containing a filter to separate the heat and the usual oil applied to the flow modif Japan Domestic Market (JDM).
Yamaha V-ixion WITH CCTV CAMERA MODIFY
Want to view Yamaha V-ixion like this? Nah need to be recast body. However, do not necessarily view this bike blamed "negative" because of not using a mirror. Remarkably, even without a mirror, behind the state could be monitored without having to turn heads.That can be done because the motor sport tuning fork bearing is equipped with CCTV cameras. "Our camera planted in the back near the license
Yamaha V-ixion WITH CCTV CAMERA MODIFY
Want to view Yamaha V-ixion like this? Nah need to be recast body. However, do not necessarily view this bike blamed "negative" because of not using a mirror. Remarkably, even without a mirror, behind the state could be monitored without having to turn heads.
That can be done because the motor sport tuning fork bearing is equipped with CCTV cameras. "Our camera planted in the back near the license plate," said Julius Triwibowo, the modifikator. Then, pull the cable from the back forward, and the monitor mounted on the gas tank.
Very small size of the monitor. Said Julius Bowo-so usually called-size only 10 x 8 cm. Although small, the owner BW modification is sure if the tool is very helpful driver. Only, the body must be bent to watch the monitor screen.
In addition to the camera installation, Bowo also makes motorcycles look so handsome. The parts are solid contrived empty. For example, given a cover body, including under the gas tank and the engine (engine guard).
At the front, upside down sokbreker using a variation made in Taiwan. Headlights replaced with Suzuki Satria FU belongs-150, and the result is perfect. Speedometer is also taken from the 4-stroke motors that.
Still on the front, so macho after tongkrongan fitted with a double disc. After looking more solid, so look more manly after both wheels fitted with wide tires.
That can be done because the motor sport tuning fork bearing is equipped with CCTV cameras. "Our camera planted in the back near the license plate," said Julius Triwibowo, the modifikator. Then, pull the cable from the back forward, and the monitor mounted on the gas tank.
Very small size of the monitor. Said Julius Bowo-so usually called-size only 10 x 8 cm. Although small, the owner BW modification is sure if the tool is very helpful driver. Only, the body must be bent to watch the monitor screen.
In addition to the camera installation, Bowo also makes motorcycles look so handsome. The parts are solid contrived empty. For example, given a cover body, including under the gas tank and the engine (engine guard).
At the front, upside down sokbreker using a variation made in Taiwan. Headlights replaced with Suzuki Satria FU belongs-150, and the result is perfect. Speedometer is also taken from the 4-stroke motors that.
Still on the front, so macho after tongkrongan fitted with a double disc. After looking more solid, so look more manly after both wheels fitted with wide tires.
Low Rider dan Chopper MIO MODIFIKASI
Junaidi Saputra from Medan, North Sumatra, try to develop more low flow rider modifications. Indeed, judging from the look of his Yamaha Mio Sporty, a strong impression that only lengthen modifikator axle which is characteristic of low-rider. But, if the scrutiny right, there is an experiment that looked at it skutik garputala logo."As shown on the front and rear wheels, a long follow-up," said
Low Rider dan Chopper MIO MODIFIKASI
Junaidi Saputra from Medan, North Sumatra, try to develop more low flow rider modifications. Indeed, judging from the look of his Yamaha Mio Sporty, a strong impression that only lengthen modifikator axle which is characteristic of low-rider. But, if the scrutiny right, there is an experiment that looked at it skutik garputala logo.
"As shown on the front and rear wheels, a long follow-up," said Junaidi, builder Admair Thula (AT) which is based in Medan. Total length of the motor to be 3.5 meters. That is, dimensions Mio delay of about 1 meter.
Long retreat, retreat, said Junaidi, to 32 cm. This does not include the end of the outer tire. However, there are unique on the retreat, withdraw it. When the construction is typically shaped letters "H", here he made a model "J".
"To be strong due to rim and engine load, the material is taken from galvanized," he explained. This effort shall thumbs up. Imagine, with the rear wheel of a super-wide, the device remains in the middle. If viewed from the tire and rim application, then surely this Mio into Bobber style.
To adjust the back of the already overly stretch, re-house CVT reformed. Way, that part was cut and added to plates 8 cm to match the back, though not quite fit the position because it was too out of place.
Front wheel chopper-like models in the Harley-proved difficult to maneuver. Turning radius is very small like a chopper-style motorcycle HD. Changes made by sliding out and replace komstir triangular shaped enggak again straight, but it resembles a "V".
When asked to roads with berziga-zagging in between rows of cones, the motor was trouble. In fact, the driver must be off the foot many times. However, testing his courage Junaidi to take the road more than 5 km.
"As shown on the front and rear wheels, a long follow-up," said Junaidi, builder Admair Thula (AT) which is based in Medan. Total length of the motor to be 3.5 meters. That is, dimensions Mio delay of about 1 meter.
Long retreat, retreat, said Junaidi, to 32 cm. This does not include the end of the outer tire. However, there are unique on the retreat, withdraw it. When the construction is typically shaped letters "H", here he made a model "J".
"To be strong due to rim and engine load, the material is taken from galvanized," he explained. This effort shall thumbs up. Imagine, with the rear wheel of a super-wide, the device remains in the middle. If viewed from the tire and rim application, then surely this Mio into Bobber style.
To adjust the back of the already overly stretch, re-house CVT reformed. Way, that part was cut and added to plates 8 cm to match the back, though not quite fit the position because it was too out of place.
Front wheel chopper-like models in the Harley-proved difficult to maneuver. Turning radius is very small like a chopper-style motorcycle HD. Changes made by sliding out and replace komstir triangular shaped enggak again straight, but it resembles a "V".
When asked to roads with berziga-zagging in between rows of cones, the motor was trouble. In fact, the driver must be off the foot many times. However, testing his courage Junaidi to take the road more than 5 km.
MODIFIKASI Yamaha Mio Retro Klasik
Scooter modification would not shift from low flow rider. Shallow, elastic axle tens of centimeters and used alloy car wheels. Meanwhile, Muhammad Sidik it out of the grip. Yamaha Mio 2007 made her just changed its form so the classical model.Body reforms carried out using body Fino. In fact, the trend itself has emerged in 2007. However, Sidik do not care about people screaming. After all, the
MODIFIKASI Yamaha Mio Retro Klasik
Scooter modification would not shift from low flow rider. Shallow, elastic axle tens of centimeters and used alloy car wheels. Meanwhile, Muhammad Sidik it out of the grip. Yamaha Mio 2007 made her just changed its form so the classical model.
Body reforms carried out using body Fino. In fact, the trend itself has emerged in 2007. However, Sidik do not care about people screaming. After all, the bike got him. He adds that support variation of motorcycles classic.
To conjure body replaced Mio Fino, Sidik had to spend approximately USD 6 million. When installation, Mio framework should be slightly modified. Because the body suggests a classic Fino, a variety of goods classic smelling body was stuck to.
Look rod exhaust, taken from the Honda CB100 found prints in Kebun Jeruk III. Once installed, it looks okay and does not affect a machine's performance is still the standard.
Because classical, on the back and front of the given rack. "If the front of his own design pure. Use 2 mm stainless steel," said Sidik. The rear rack that often mimic variations used Vespa community. "Classical and fit together a new body rada body fat like the Vespa," continued the new bride.
Another classic look at the model number of the police. Instead of cross, but parallel to sepatbor. Then, the front fitted with a windshield. Uniquely, if used a large size, this small size prints use and even looks like a visor. "Want to be different. So with the visor as a classic, but the sporty," he said. Size and design must be adapted to form a slightly rounded body that.
MODIFIKASI Yamaha Mio American Style
Another modification of the flow of new trends that will busy, ie, hot rod on skutik. "Contribution" is from a collaboration with Shaflingga Budi "Big" Rahmanto from Big Modification, East Jakarta. They conjure up a 2005 Yamaha Mio classic street rod style.Consideration Agha-Shaflingga-friendly greeting as timeless and classic style ever be preferred. For example, he continued, could lyrics Fino
MODIFIKASI Yamaha Mio American Style
Another modification of the flow of new trends that will busy, ie, hot rod on skutik. "Contribution" is from a collaboration with Shaflingga Budi "Big" Rahmanto from Big Modification, East Jakarta. They conjure up a 2005 Yamaha Mio classic street rod style.
Consideration Agha-Shaflingga-friendly greeting as timeless and classic style ever be preferred. For example, he continued, could lyrics Fino body that proved many fans. This is different with custom body that would favor a moment.
The specialty of this modification is telling Fino combines a slim body with great legs. It's like the front is fitted with 4-inch wide tires, and rear 8 inches in diameter and 14 inches. "We want a slim body sustained significant leg. Therefore, deliberately ordered alloy wide soles," says this economics graduate.
Apply because the flow of hot rod (American style), design alloy wheels with a penchant for tailored adherents of this school in his native country, by wearing tight radius of up to 120 bar spending. Because there is a replacement rim, could not help but be a special drum made of aluminum material which dibubut logs.
To give the impression that the foot is used really big, so contrived skubek flat. That means the suspension system changed a bit. "Purposely constrained rigid front and back so that there is a distance enggak play. The goal, avoiding stuck between the body and wheels," said Agha.
Custom exhaust design reinforced pointed style. According to Agha, the model is copied from the Harley-Davidson magazine. Size adjusted body stay Mio. Budi enggak Agha and only focus on large section, but also improve bagaian detail.
Consideration Agha-Shaflingga-friendly greeting as timeless and classic style ever be preferred. For example, he continued, could lyrics Fino body that proved many fans. This is different with custom body that would favor a moment.
The specialty of this modification is telling Fino combines a slim body with great legs. It's like the front is fitted with 4-inch wide tires, and rear 8 inches in diameter and 14 inches. "We want a slim body sustained significant leg. Therefore, deliberately ordered alloy wide soles," says this economics graduate.
Apply because the flow of hot rod (American style), design alloy wheels with a penchant for tailored adherents of this school in his native country, by wearing tight radius of up to 120 bar spending. Because there is a replacement rim, could not help but be a special drum made of aluminum material which dibubut logs.
To give the impression that the foot is used really big, so contrived skubek flat. That means the suspension system changed a bit. "Purposely constrained rigid front and back so that there is a distance enggak play. The goal, avoiding stuck between the body and wheels," said Agha.
Custom exhaust design reinforced pointed style. According to Agha, the model is copied from the Harley-Davidson magazine. Size adjusted body stay Mio. Budi enggak Agha and only focus on large section, but also improve bagaian detail.
MODIFIKASI KNALPOT YAMAHA MIO
For daily use, Yamaha Mio Sporty appearance of this Purwokerto less unsightly. Modifications to impress without the concept and look busy. Siswo Winoto, builder of Win's Paddock, Purwokerto, Central Java, such as running out of ideas when working on the production 2008 Yamaha skutik this.The reason, sejal Mio early experiments on this, he just wants to escape the flow of low-rider and hotrod. In
MODIFIKASI KNALPOT YAMAHA MIO
For daily use, Yamaha Mio Sporty appearance of this Purwokerto less unsightly. Modifications to impress without the concept and look busy. Siswo Winoto, builder of Win's Paddock, Purwokerto, Central Java, such as running out of ideas when working on the production 2008 Yamaha skutik this.
The reason, sejal Mio early experiments on this, he just wants to escape the flow of low-rider and hotrod. In fact, "I try to combine the concept of low-rider and hotrod. It makes matic fighter," said Win, Winoto Siswo close calls.
Win a fighter matic work is hardly a breakthrough because it is similar to streetfighter. Moreover, here will find trimming chassis, and lived 30 percent maintained the original framework, including komstir to down tube.
For the trellis model framework of the Ducati Monster is transformed into this skutik, Win spent a total of 9 meters pipes with different diameters. For the main frame, he wore a size 3.4-inch pipe 4.5 meters long, while for the buffer, it uses 1.5-inch pipe.
"Out pipe about 9 meters. All contrived mutual support. Sokbreker Includes rear support, it must be careful," said Win. He continued, if one construction, the burden of retaining the pipe can be bent sokbreker.
For finishing, so-so this process given thumbs-up. Detail and color composition formulated neat. However, it would be interesting if the back axle is not excessive, and the use of handlebars are not too wide.
However, there was an interesting time this bike out of smoke. Exhaust tip with a small hole-like automatic weapons-will spin.
The reason, sejal Mio early experiments on this, he just wants to escape the flow of low-rider and hotrod. In fact, "I try to combine the concept of low-rider and hotrod. It makes matic fighter," said Win, Winoto Siswo close calls.
Win a fighter matic work is hardly a breakthrough because it is similar to streetfighter. Moreover, here will find trimming chassis, and lived 30 percent maintained the original framework, including komstir to down tube.
For the trellis model framework of the Ducati Monster is transformed into this skutik, Win spent a total of 9 meters pipes with different diameters. For the main frame, he wore a size 3.4-inch pipe 4.5 meters long, while for the buffer, it uses 1.5-inch pipe.
"Out pipe about 9 meters. All contrived mutual support. Sokbreker Includes rear support, it must be careful," said Win. He continued, if one construction, the burden of retaining the pipe can be bent sokbreker.
For finishing, so-so this process given thumbs-up. Detail and color composition formulated neat. However, it would be interesting if the back axle is not excessive, and the use of handlebars are not too wide.
However, there was an interesting time this bike out of smoke. Exhaust tip with a small hole-like automatic weapons-will spin.
New Honda CBR 250 RR Launched
New Honda CBR 250 RRMadrid - If PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is still a lot of thinking to get a full fairing sport bike for throwing ninja 250 the domination of this class, is not the case with Honda in Spain.For Honda plans to spend CBR 250 RR to compete with the might of Ninja 250 and Hyosung GT 250 R at the scene of the matador's country.As quoted from the site detikOto Spain Solomoto,
New Honda CBR 250 RR Launched
New Honda CBR 250 RR
Madrid - If PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) is still a lot of thinking to get a full fairing sport bike for throwing ninja 250 the domination of this class, is not the case with Honda in Spain.
For Honda plans to spend CBR 250 RR to compete with the might of Ninja 250 and Hyosung GT 250 R at the scene of the matador's country.
As quoted from the site detikOto Spain Solomoto, Saturday (31/10/2009), Honda reportedly is preparing the birth of motor sport anyarnya platform built over the CRF 250 R to hit the Ninja and hooks young children Spain.
Honda CBR 250 RR that it was also carrying 249.4 cc engine belongs to the CRF 250 R 32kw/11000min belching power with 29.3Nm/8500min torque.
There's more fun that their principals in Japan in the coming 2011 will also bring CBR 250 RR is the 'mother country' that is in Thailand and India country where Honda has factories with a large capacity with a plan to modernize all of their product models for later exported to various countries
Friday, October 30, 2009
Honda VTX Desert Dawgs Rain Guards Now Shipping
Up until now, the Desert Dawgs fit only the VTX1300 with the "Standard" (that is, 1.25") Cobra freeway bar. Now, with a new material for the boxing and a slight modification, these motorcycle rain guards fit BOTH "standard" and the newer "fatty" (1.5") highway bars.
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Why should you buy the Desert Dawgs motorcycle soft lowers NOW?
REASON #1: They will keep you WARM. Cold weather riding is here whether we like it or not (in many places). Extend your riding season into cooler weather (something we know a lot about here in Minnesota) AND protect your legs and feet from rain and cold updrafts.
REASON #2: There are now 38 fitments for Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki and Honda, so odds are good we have one for YOUR bike.
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Review : 2009 Motorcycle Aprilia Dorsoduro 750
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Tom's Gal
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Tom's Gal on his 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. There are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
Motorcycle Pictures of the Week - Tom's Gal
Here are my Pictures of the Week as displayed on the Motorcycle Views Website. These are taken from the Moto Pic Gallery. See Tom's Gal on his 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200. There are no women winners this week. Get your picture in. For details, see Motorcycle Pictures of the Week.If you'd like to see your bike as Picture of the Week, submit a picture of you and your bike along with a description of the bike.
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Good God! Joke. The Harley Davidson Facts...
The Harley-Davidson Facts
The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson , died and went to heaven.
At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, 'Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.' Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, ' I want to hang out with God.' St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne room, and introduced him to God. God recognized Arthur and commented, 'Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle?'
Arthur said, 'Yeah, that's me...'
God commented: 'Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can't run without a road?' Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, 'Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?' God said, 'Ah, yes.' 'Well,' said Arthur, 'professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention!
1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension.
2. It chatters constantly at high speeds.
3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much.
4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust.
5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!!
'Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,' replied God, 'hold on.'
God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. 'Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,' God said to Arthur, 'but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours'.
Good God! Joke. The Harley Davidson Facts...
The Harley-Davidson Facts
The inventor of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, Arthur Davidson , died and went to heaven.
At the gates, St. Peter told Arthur, 'Since you've been such a good man and your motorcycles have changed the world, your reward is, you can hang out with anyone you want to in heaven.' Arthur thought about it for a minute and then said, ' I want to hang out with God.' St. Peter took Arthur to the Throne room, and introduced him to God. God recognized Arthur and commented, 'Okay, so you were the one who invented the Harley-Davidson motorcycle?'
Arthur said, 'Yeah, that's me...'
God commented: 'Well, what's the big deal in inventing something that's pretty unstable, makes noise and pollution and can't run without a road?' Arthur was a bit embarrassed, but finally spoke, 'Excuse me, but aren't you the inventor of woman?' God said, 'Ah, yes.' 'Well,' said Arthur, 'professional to professional, you have some major design flaws in your invention!
1. There's too much inconsistency in the front-end suspension.
2. It chatters constantly at high speeds.
3. Most rear ends are too soft and wobble about too much.
4. The intake is placed way too close to the exhaust.
5. The maintenance costs are outrageous!!!!
'Hmmmmm, you may have some good points there,' replied God, 'hold on.'
God went to his Celestial supercomputer, typed in a few words and waited for the results. The computer printed out a slip of paper and God read it. 'Well, it may be true that my invention is flawed,' God said to Arthur, 'but according to these numbers, more men are riding my invention than yours'.
Inside Motorcycles columnist earns award
From Bridgestone Canada Inc.
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON – The story of a special performance driving school's annual ladies-only day at Race City in Alberta has earned journalist Greg Williams the 2009 Julie Wilkinson Motorsports Award presented by Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA). The prize, which comes with a $500 cheque, was awarded at Wednesday's annual dinner held by the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).
The Calgary-based writer's winning entry detailed the events of a special October day when the BMW Clubs of Alberta turned over their Advanced Driving School to a group of 25 women because, as Registrar Patti Duddridge Riegert said, "there are more women buying powerful cars and they quite simply don't know what their cars are capable of doing." The winning story recounted the classroom and track lessons and exercises that put the ladies and their cars through their paces on a heavy information day.
"After taking the course, you will be safer on the roads because you will have learned the limits of your own car, and yourself," she said, an opinion shared by the students of the day.
Williams is a regular contributor to Inside Motorcycles. His Western Perspectives column appears in each issue and last year he began writing an Inside Vintage feature. He is also a columnist for the Calgary Herald.
The 2009 submissions were judged by Patrick Carpentier, veteran Canadian ChampCar, IRL and NASCAR driver, Cindy Hackelberg, managing consultant of Global Services, and Charles-André Marchand, sports journalist and the "voice" of the F1 Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. The evaluation criteria included writing style, success at educating, passion imparted and entertainment value.
The Julie Wilkinson Motorsports Award, which BSCA began sponsoring a decade ago in 1999, is presented each year in memory of Julie Wilkinson, the Vancouver Croft House School graduate who undertook a distinguished career as a driver in several series and, later, was an automotive journalist who traveled internationally writing about motorsports.
Rea ends test on top
From worldsbk.com
After two days of intense World Superbike testing at Portimao on Tuesday and Wednesday records lay in tatters as several riders improved massively on their best lap times from last weekend's season finale at the Portuguese venue.
Even some new bike and rider combinations were in on the superfast act.
Up front was Jonathan Rea, determined to be quickest in each session, as he left the tests with a best lap of 1:41.878, closely followed by another top WSB talent, Michel Fabrizio.
After winning the WSS title on Sunday, Cal Crutchlow proved equally adept on a Superbike machine, and despite a heavy fall on the first day, he secured third best time of 1:42.115.
Another British rider, Leon Haslam, on another machine new to him, set a highly impressive 1:42.251 while running a transponder on his machine, and his team claimed he was even faster than that.
Aprilia riders Max Biaggi and Leon Camier did not run transponders, but were next fastest along, just a 10th or so from each other as Biaggi set a 1:42.7 on new suspension and new electronics packages.
Carlos Checa's first taste of Ducati power was a sweet one as he rode to a mid 1:43 time.
With team-mate Rea fastest, Max Neukirchner was also impressive in his comeback ride in a new team at Hannspree Ten Kate, as the German rider also set a mid 1:43 time.
Another rider to have missed much of the season through injury, albeit a BSB season, is new Alstare Suzuki pick Sylvain Guintoli and he was also impressively quick.
Tom Sykes had his first taste of Kawasaki power in this test, despite still suffering from a shoulder injury, and Regis Laconi, who was so seriously injured in South Africa in the springtime, returned to action for a day on Tuesday, on a DFX Ducati.
Combined Test Times (Unofficial)
Superbike
1. Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:41.878
2. Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox) 1:41.992
3. Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha World Superbike) 1:42.115
4. Leon Haslam (Suzuki Alstare) 1:42.251
5. Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) 1:42.71
6. Leon Camier (Aprilia Racing) 1:42.79
7. Noriyuki Haga (Ducati Xerox) 1:43.098
8. James Toseland (Yamaha World Superbike) 1:43.147
9. Carlos Checa (Althea Ducati) 1:43.425
10. Max Neukirchner (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:43.549
11. Sylvain Guintoli (Suzuki Alstare) 1:43.612
12. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:43.902
13 Javier Fores (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:44.413
14. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:44.9
15. Vittorio Ianuzzo (Suzuki) 1:44.908
16. Alex Hofmann (Aprilia test rider) 1:45.5
17. Regis Laconi (DFX Ducati) 1:46.458
Supersport
1. Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:44.329
2. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki WSS) 1:44.619
3. Michele Pirro (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:44.999
4. Broc Parkes (Kawasaki WSS) 1:45.0
5. Katsuaki Fujiwara (Kawasaki WSS) 1:45.875
6. David Salom (Kawasaki WSS) 1:46.2
7. Gino Rea 1:46.423 (Yamaha WSS)
After two days of intense World Superbike testing at Portimao on Tuesday and Wednesday records lay in tatters as several riders improved massively on their best lap times from last weekend's season finale at the Portuguese venue.
Even some new bike and rider combinations were in on the superfast act.
Up front was Jonathan Rea, determined to be quickest in each session, as he left the tests with a best lap of 1:41.878, closely followed by another top WSB talent, Michel Fabrizio.
After winning the WSS title on Sunday, Cal Crutchlow proved equally adept on a Superbike machine, and despite a heavy fall on the first day, he secured third best time of 1:42.115.
Another British rider, Leon Haslam, on another machine new to him, set a highly impressive 1:42.251 while running a transponder on his machine, and his team claimed he was even faster than that.
Aprilia riders Max Biaggi and Leon Camier did not run transponders, but were next fastest along, just a 10th or so from each other as Biaggi set a 1:42.7 on new suspension and new electronics packages.
Carlos Checa's first taste of Ducati power was a sweet one as he rode to a mid 1:43 time.
With team-mate Rea fastest, Max Neukirchner was also impressive in his comeback ride in a new team at Hannspree Ten Kate, as the German rider also set a mid 1:43 time.
Another rider to have missed much of the season through injury, albeit a BSB season, is new Alstare Suzuki pick Sylvain Guintoli and he was also impressively quick.
Tom Sykes had his first taste of Kawasaki power in this test, despite still suffering from a shoulder injury, and Regis Laconi, who was so seriously injured in South Africa in the springtime, returned to action for a day on Tuesday, on a DFX Ducati.
Combined Test Times (Unofficial)
Superbike
1. Jonathan Rea (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:41.878
2. Michel Fabrizio (Ducati Xerox) 1:41.992
3. Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha World Superbike) 1:42.115
4. Leon Haslam (Suzuki Alstare) 1:42.251
5. Max Biaggi (Aprilia Racing) 1:42.71
6. Leon Camier (Aprilia Racing) 1:42.79
7. Noriyuki Haga (Ducati Xerox) 1:43.098
8. James Toseland (Yamaha World Superbike) 1:43.147
9. Carlos Checa (Althea Ducati) 1:43.425
10. Max Neukirchner (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:43.549
11. Sylvain Guintoli (Suzuki Alstare) 1:43.612
12. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:43.902
13 Javier Fores (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:44.413
14. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki WSRT) 1:44.9
15. Vittorio Ianuzzo (Suzuki) 1:44.908
16. Alex Hofmann (Aprilia test rider) 1:45.5
17. Regis Laconi (DFX Ducati) 1:46.458
Supersport
1. Kenan Sofuoglu (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:44.329
2. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki WSS) 1:44.619
3. Michele Pirro (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda) 1:44.999
4. Broc Parkes (Kawasaki WSS) 1:45.0
5. Katsuaki Fujiwara (Kawasaki WSS) 1:45.875
6. David Salom (Kawasaki WSS) 1:46.2
7. Gino Rea 1:46.423 (Yamaha WSS)
Hatton still going strong in Morocco
From Destination Dakar
Don Hatton is still going strong after stage four of the 2009 Morocco Rally.
“Don had a good ride today,” his wife Natalie Hatton, commented on Wednesday.
The race has been gruelling. Stage 4 was treacherous enough for the organizers to issue a warning to the racers regarding unmarked holes in the course.
Attrition among the competitors is rising. Hatton’s team-mate and fellow Canadian rider Rick Hatswell is out of the race with a broken leg suffered during stage 3 of the rally. Another of his team-mates, David Dickinson is reported injured in stage 4 with a broken sternum.
Stage 3’s extremely high heat along with the extensive racing in sand dunes caused Hatton to have heat stroke. Although it did not require medical attention it caused a delay as the Duncan, BC rider sought relief from the heat by using his KTM 690 for shade from the hot Moroccan sun.
Don Hatton is still going strong after stage four of the 2009 Morocco Rally.
“Don had a good ride today,” his wife Natalie Hatton, commented on Wednesday.
The race has been gruelling. Stage 4 was treacherous enough for the organizers to issue a warning to the racers regarding unmarked holes in the course.
Attrition among the competitors is rising. Hatton’s team-mate and fellow Canadian rider Rick Hatswell is out of the race with a broken leg suffered during stage 3 of the rally. Another of his team-mates, David Dickinson is reported injured in stage 4 with a broken sternum.
Stage 3’s extremely high heat along with the extensive racing in sand dunes caused Hatton to have heat stroke. Although it did not require medical attention it caused a delay as the Duncan, BC rider sought relief from the heat by using his KTM 690 for shade from the hot Moroccan sun.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
2010 Yamaha V-Max Wallpapers
2010 Yamaha V-Max Picture
2010 Yamaha V-Max Super Sport
2010 Yamaha V-Max Wallpaper2010 Kawasaki Versys Motorcycle
2010 Kawasaki Versys Wallpaper
2010 Kawasaki Versys Motorcycle
2010 Kawasaki Versys DashGAMBAR FOTO MODIFIKASI VESPA
Vespa total shield removed. Instead, David interested in the Yamaha Jupiter MX. Meanwhile, the stern style of contrived CBR250. Really sporty, eh! Because the Ducati is his inspired, the color red is also studied.
David is also proud to be able to realize obsession , Vespa magic so like scooter. Previously, in 2005, he had to change the withdrawal big Vespa F1 car. We wait for the next experiment.
David is also proud to be able to realize obsession , Vespa magic so like scooter. Previously, in 2005, he had to change the withdrawal big Vespa F1 car. We wait for the next experiment.
GAMBAR MODIFIKASI VESPA CHOPPER
For VESPA fans, there are several Vespa flow; have a vintage-like, restaurant, and modification. Now the flow is divided again modification: british / mod style scooterist institute in the English style of the era 60-70an, modifications, touring, racing modifications, modifications, rat-bike, and was last modified chopper.
Modifications chopper popularity began in the early years 2000an. This may start from ideas that have a pocket scooterist hand to mouth but would like to have a motor like chopper.
NEW HONDA VARIO FIGHTER MODIFICATION
HONDA VARIO FIGHTER SPECIFICATION MODIFICATION:
Length X width X height: 1897 x 680 x 1083 mm
Steering wheel distance: 1,273 mm
Lowest distance to the ground: 132.5 mm
Weight empty: 758 mm
Type order: dislocated back
Suspensi depan Type: Telescopic
Type Suspensi rear: swing arm with single shockbreacker
Front tire size: 80/90 - 14 M / C 40P
Rear tire size: 90/90 - 14 M / C 46P
Front brake: disc type with hydraulic piston ganda
Rear brake: Tromol
Fuel tank capacity: 3.6 Liter
Type of machine: Step 4, SOHC
Step x Diameter: 50.0 mm x 55.0 mm
Step volume: 108 cc
Comparison of compression: 10.7: 1
Maximum power: 8.99 PS / 8,000 rpm
Torsi maximum: 0.86 kgf.m / 6500 RPM
Lubricant engine capacity: 0.7 Liter in the periodic replacement of
Automatic clutch: Automatic centrifugal, dry type
Gigi transmsi: Automatic V-Matic
Dental pattern transfer: --
Starter: Pedal and electric
Aki: 12 V - 3.5 Ah
Spark plugs: ND U22FER9 / NGK CR7EH-9
Ignition system: DC - CDI, battery
High seat: 758 mm
System: the cooling fluid (liquid cooled)
Order cylinder: single cylinder
Carburettor: VK22 x 1
Front of the lamp: 12 W 25 V / 25 W x 2
Lights dusk: 12 V 3.4 W x 2
GAMBAR MODIFIKASI HONDA BLADE
After release it is new bicycles type of sport with the lamp before asymmetrical, tiger Revo 08, Honda from Honda will release it is new alternative of 2008 animals (November 4), called blade of Honda tomorrow. In Thailand, it is variable already launched July spent, called Honda CZ1. As is to him the old type, Honda X supra 125, it also comprised with the technology of PGM fi. PGM fi is the technology of Honda which allows it is driving turning on the low fuel consumtion but to have completely high efficiency.
The technology of PGM fi iscontrolled using ECU (electronic case of order) which functions silmuntantenously with other technology such as the fuel injecto, the fuel pum, and the valve with vacuum of air control. Another new thing found on this bicycle can be the design of lamp of will thefront which is not assembled on top is handle, but on top is body. Do people want like? time will prove!
The technology of PGM fi iscontrolled using ECU (electronic case of order) which functions silmuntantenously with other technology such as the fuel injecto, the fuel pum, and the valve with vacuum of air control. Another new thing found on this bicycle can be the design of lamp of will thefront which is not assembled on top is handle, but on top is body. Do people want like? time will prove!
2009 HONDA ABSOLUTE REVO
* Type Suspensi depan Teleskopik
* Type Suspensi rear: swing arm with a reducer cheese ganda
* Front tire size: 70/90 - 17 M / C 38P
* Rear tire size: 80/90 - 17 M / C 44P
* Rem front: hydraulic Cakram, with single piston
* Rem background: Tromol
* Fuel tank capacity: 3.7 lt
* Type of engine: 4 step, SOHC, air cooling
* Diameter x steps: 50 x 55.6 mm
* Step Volume: 109.1 cc
* Comparison of compression: 9.0: 1
* Capacity of oil engine lubricants: 0.8 lt in the periodic change
* Automatic clutch: centrifugal, wet type, and ganda
* Gigi transmsi: 4-speed fixed mesh
* The transfer gear: centrifugal, wet type, and ganda
* Starter: Pedal and Electrical
* Aki: MF 12 V - 3 Ah
* Plug: U20EPR9S ND, NGK CPR6EA-9S
* Ignition system: AC-CDI, Battery
* Type Suspensi rear: swing arm with a reducer cheese ganda
* Front tire size: 70/90 - 17 M / C 38P
* Rear tire size: 80/90 - 17 M / C 44P
* Rem front: hydraulic Cakram, with single piston
* Rem background: Tromol
* Fuel tank capacity: 3.7 lt
* Type of engine: 4 step, SOHC, air cooling
* Diameter x steps: 50 x 55.6 mm
* Step Volume: 109.1 cc
* Comparison of compression: 9.0: 1
* Capacity of oil engine lubricants: 0.8 lt in the periodic change
* Automatic clutch: centrifugal, wet type, and ganda
* Gigi transmsi: 4-speed fixed mesh
* The transfer gear: centrifugal, wet type, and ganda
* Starter: Pedal and Electrical
* Aki: MF 12 V - 3 Ah
* Plug: U20EPR9S ND, NGK CPR6EA-9S
* Ignition system: AC-CDI, Battery
2009 Kawasaki Athlete
1. Design a market for fresh cock. If during this time we only show disuguhi with FU and Sonic, now have a new rooster design with a more fresh. Design is a matter of taste depending on each person, but at least Athlete has provided an alternative for fans cock. Apart from the body, fresh impression can also be seen from the use of a unique disc plate.
2. The placement of tanks in the middle of the bones for some people because it is the aesthetic design that is less likely to be unanimous and sporti, but irrespective of the design problem of the subjective we can see that the placement of tanks such as this will make it easier to fill when gasoline. We do not need to come down from gasoline to fill the seat, close enough to open the tank is in front of us, such as motor sport.
3. The use of centrifugal clutch are also less suitable for those who want a more spontaneous acceleration, but this value is plus for those who do not like the use of manual clutch. For those of you who do not to use the manual clutch, you can still enjoy motor sport without having to duck "direpotkan" play with the clutch lever.
4. Use monoshock type of sleep that is unique in the motor production Indonesia. Concerning the impact to the handling has not been clear, but in this case is a cosmetic value.
5. From all that the most obvious problem is the price. Clutch manual removal, use of machine upright and wipe brush beradiator and other technology can certainly reduce the cost of production Athlete, and electrical current, of course, the biggest selling price. Kawasaki often duck out of the selling price lower than competitors, may also apply for this motor. So with the cheap price you can get at the motor sport with a fresh look plus the features above.
2. The placement of tanks in the middle of the bones for some people because it is the aesthetic design that is less likely to be unanimous and sporti, but irrespective of the design problem of the subjective we can see that the placement of tanks such as this will make it easier to fill when gasoline. We do not need to come down from gasoline to fill the seat, close enough to open the tank is in front of us, such as motor sport.
3. The use of centrifugal clutch are also less suitable for those who want a more spontaneous acceleration, but this value is plus for those who do not like the use of manual clutch. For those of you who do not to use the manual clutch, you can still enjoy motor sport without having to duck "direpotkan" play with the clutch lever.
4. Use monoshock type of sleep that is unique in the motor production Indonesia. Concerning the impact to the handling has not been clear, but in this case is a cosmetic value.
5. From all that the most obvious problem is the price. Clutch manual removal, use of machine upright and wipe brush beradiator and other technology can certainly reduce the cost of production Athlete, and electrical current, of course, the biggest selling price. Kawasaki often duck out of the selling price lower than competitors, may also apply for this motor. So with the cheap price you can get at the motor sport with a fresh look plus the features above.
GAMBAR MODIF KAWASAKI NINJA 250 R RACING
KAWASAKI NINJA 250 R FULL SPEC:
*A-Tech Undecowl
*A-Tech Side Mirror
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Front 120/70-17
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Rear 150/60-17
*Factory Pro Jetting Kit Blue
*Galfer Brake Lines Front
*Galfer Brake Lines Rear
*Hyper Pro Steering Damper CSC series
*Hyper Pro Steering CNC Damper Kit
*Hyper Pro Front Fork Progressive Spring Kit
*Hyper Pro Rear 3D Progressive ShockBreaker
*Harris Grip
*Intuitive Frame Sliders
*MRA bubble windshield
*Matsumoto Handle Bar V3
*Nassert Beet Rear Arm Plate kit
*Pitstop's Single Seater
*DNA Air Filter
*Yoshimura Full System Stainless Steel Exhaust
*Busi iridium NGK Racing
*Dashboard Carbon
*Side Cover Carbon
*A-Tech Undecowl
*A-Tech Side Mirror
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Front 120/70-17
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Rear 150/60-17
*Factory Pro Jetting Kit Blue
*Galfer Brake Lines Front
*Galfer Brake Lines Rear
*Hyper Pro Steering Damper CSC series
*Hyper Pro Steering CNC Damper Kit
*Hyper Pro Front Fork Progressive Spring Kit
*Hyper Pro Rear 3D Progressive ShockBreaker
*Harris Grip
*Intuitive Frame Sliders
*MRA bubble windshield
*Matsumoto Handle Bar V3
*Nassert Beet Rear Arm Plate kit
*Pitstop's Single Seater
*DNA Air Filter
*Yoshimura Full System Stainless Steel Exhaust
*Busi iridium NGK Racing
*Dashboard Carbon
*Side Cover Carbon
*A-Tech Undecowl
*A-Tech Side Mirror
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Front 120/70-17
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Rear 150/60-17
*Factory Pro Jetting Kit Blue
*Galfer Brake Lines Front
*Galfer Brake Lines Rear
*Hyper Pro Steering Damper CSC series
*Hyper Pro Steering CNC Damper Kit
*Hyper Pro Front Fork Progressive Spring Kit
*Hyper Pro Rear 3D Progressive ShockBreaker
*Harris Grip
*Intuitive Frame Sliders
*MRA bubble windshield
*Matsumoto Handle Bar V3
*Nassert Beet Rear Arm Plate kit
*Pitstop's Single Seater
*DNA Air Filter
*Yoshimura Full System Stainless Steel Exhaust
*Busi iridium NGK Racing
*Dashboard Carbon
*Side Cover Carbon
*A-Tech Undecowl
*A-Tech Side Mirror
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Front 120/70-17
*Bridgestone Batlax BT 016 Rear 150/60-17
*Factory Pro Jetting Kit Blue
*Galfer Brake Lines Front
*Galfer Brake Lines Rear
*Hyper Pro Steering Damper CSC series
*Hyper Pro Steering CNC Damper Kit
*Hyper Pro Front Fork Progressive Spring Kit
*Hyper Pro Rear 3D Progressive ShockBreaker
*Harris Grip
*Intuitive Frame Sliders
*MRA bubble windshield
*Matsumoto Handle Bar V3
*Nassert Beet Rear Arm Plate kit
*Pitstop's Single Seater
*DNA Air Filter
*Yoshimura Full System Stainless Steel Exhaust
*Busi iridium NGK Racing
*Dashboard Carbon
*Side Cover Carbon
Minerva Scooter Modify
In addition to a large engine capacity and sporty design, skutik this sport has also been using the rim size 17 inches in front and 16 inches in the rear. The use of large dimension rim is much different from most skutik, so that makes it more memlikiki claimed that steady handling and in accordance with the road conditions in Indonesia that does not necessarily rata.Dengan all trobosan technology applied to the Minerva Sachs GTR 150, MMI to create as pemegeng brand motor Minerva forced membanderol price skutik sport is a bit more even from the skutik. GTR 150 with removable harga Rp17, 6 million on the road Jakarta.
Modifikasi New Yamaha Jupiter ZZ
Yamaha Jupiter ZZ is the new motorcycles from Yamaha Corporation, the default engine is 115cc. Look at the engine chrome modification...very nice,fantastic and elegant modification style. enjoy with the New Yamaha Jupiter zz Picture Modification.
Gambar KAWASAKI KLX 150 cc
Kawasaki motorcycle Indonesia will issue the new
Trail that category with 150 cc, such as the image below.2008_kawasaki_klx_150
The 2008 Kawasaki KLX 140 is a Off-Road Style Motorcycle equipped with an 144cc, Air Cooled, Single-Cylinder, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a 5-Speed Manual Transmission. It has a Telescopic Fork Front Suspension while the Rear Suspension consists of a Twin Sided Swing Arm. The KLX 140 has Front Disc Brakes and Rear Disc Brakes. The KLX 140 weighs 194 lbs. and has a ground clearance of 9.3 inches. The KLX 140 was introduced in 2008 and is New for 2008. It includes a 6 month Limited warranty.
TVS Apache RTR 160 FI
The new apache comes with better fuel economy and new power mill. The new Apache RTR EFI is equipped with 15.7 bhp fuel injected engine. The Apache RTR F1 160 now sports a cool cowl and and nice strips of graphics running all over body and have disc brakes in rear.
Technical specification of Apache RTR 160 FI
Engine : 159.7cc
Engine tech : EFI 4stroke
Max Power : 15.7bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque : 13.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Compression Ratio : 9.5:1
Weight : 139kgs
Suzuki Lanza 150 CC
Suzuki is finally ready to launch its 150cc segment bike – the Lanza. The company has formidable competition including Honda’s Unicorn, TVS Apache RTR, HH’s Xtreme and Hunk, Bajaj’s Pulsar etc.The Lanza also arrives with standard 150cc bit and features like digital instrument console, alloy wheels, rear shock absorbers filled with gas, LED tail lamps, handle bar weights, alloy handle bar clamps, box section swing arms and alloy subframe.
GAMBAR HONDA UNICORN 150 cc
Technical Specifications of the New 2007 Honda Unicorn
There has been NO changes to the engine of the Unicorn
Measurements:
* Kerb Weight: 146 Kgs
* Length: 2095 mm
* Width: 750 mm
* Height: 1100 mm
* Wheelbase: 1340 mm
* Seat Height (mm): 790
* Ground Clearance (mm):168
1. Fuel Tank Capacity (Full ): 13 litres
2. Reserve Tank Capacity: 1.3 litres
Body/Chasis
* Frame: Diamond Frame
* Front Suspension: Telescopic
* Rear Suspension: Mono-suspension
* Front Tyre: 2.75 x 18
* Rear Tyre: 100 / 90 – 18
* Front Brake Type: 240 mm Disc
* Rear Brake Type: 130 mm Drum
Engine & Transmission
* Engine Type: Single Cylinder 4 Stroke, Air Cooled OHC
* Displacement: 149.1 cc
* Bore × Stroke: 57.3 mm × 57.8 mm
* Net Power: 13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm (9.9 KW)
* Torque: 1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm (12.8 Nm)
* Air Filter: Paper Type
* Carburetor: CV Type
* Starting System: Self Start
* Transmission: Constant Mesh, 5 Speed gear
* Gear Shift Pattern: 1 Down – 4 Up
Rea leads opening day of test
From worldsbk.com
The first day of 2010 World Superbike season testing got underway in dry and warm conditions at Portimao, with many new faces and rider combos in view.
It was an existing bike and rider combination which set the fastest time, when Jonathan Rea made a best of 1:42.156, closely followed by Michel Fabrizio on a 1:42.362. Cal Crutchlow set a blistering 1:42.795 to go third fastest in his first Yamaha WSB experience.
The riding line up featured some riders who are testing with their new teams for the first time, and several other riders either ‘auditioning’ for a ride in 2010, or having a ride to help gather data for off-season development.
The fastest rider on show early on was Rea, with WSS regular Joan Lascorz fast on the official Kawasaki, despite a fall midway through the day.
Double World Superbike Champion James Toseland got to grips with a Superbike again, alongside his Yamaha YZF-R1 team-mate Crutchlow, who was himself moving to a new class after winning WSS on Sunday.
Max Neukirchner had his first taste of Honda power for a couple of years in the Ten Kate Honda pit, and was quick after his recent recovery from injury. Leon Haslam was also fast on his first Suzuki ride ever.
Tom Sykes rode a Kawasaki Superbike on Tuesday, with an injured shoulder, while Regis Laconi and Javier Fores tried out their DFX Ducatis for size.
The Althea team took its first Ducati footsteps, with its new signing Carlos Checa.
Not all riders had transponders fitted to their machines, therefore the times below are not official, but gathered from a number of sources. The tests continue for one more day, on Wednesday.
Superbike
1. Jonathan Rea (Honda) 1:42.156
2. Michel Fabrizio (Ducati) 1:42.362
3. Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha) 1:42.795
4. Noriyuki Haga (Ducati) 1:43.098
5. Leon Haslam (Suzuki) 1:43.300
6. Max Biaggi (Aprilia) 1:43.400
7. James Toseland (Yamaha) 1:43.700
8. Max Neukirchner (Honda) 1:43.810
9. Leon Camier (Aprilia) 1:43.900
10. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki) 1:43.902
11. Carlos Checa (Ducati) 1:43.951
12. Javier Fores (Ducati) 1:44.413
13. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki) 1:45.500
14. Regis Laconi (Ducati) 1:46.458
Supersport
1. Kenan Sofuoglu (Honda) 1:44.580
2. Broc Parkes (Kawasaki) 1:45.000
3. Michele Pirro (Honda) 1:45.323
4. Katsuaki Fujiwara (Kawasaki) 1:45.875
5. David Salom (Kawasaki) 1:46.200
The first day of 2010 World Superbike season testing got underway in dry and warm conditions at Portimao, with many new faces and rider combos in view.
It was an existing bike and rider combination which set the fastest time, when Jonathan Rea made a best of 1:42.156, closely followed by Michel Fabrizio on a 1:42.362. Cal Crutchlow set a blistering 1:42.795 to go third fastest in his first Yamaha WSB experience.
The riding line up featured some riders who are testing with their new teams for the first time, and several other riders either ‘auditioning’ for a ride in 2010, or having a ride to help gather data for off-season development.
The fastest rider on show early on was Rea, with WSS regular Joan Lascorz fast on the official Kawasaki, despite a fall midway through the day.
Double World Superbike Champion James Toseland got to grips with a Superbike again, alongside his Yamaha YZF-R1 team-mate Crutchlow, who was himself moving to a new class after winning WSS on Sunday.
Max Neukirchner had his first taste of Honda power for a couple of years in the Ten Kate Honda pit, and was quick after his recent recovery from injury. Leon Haslam was also fast on his first Suzuki ride ever.
Tom Sykes rode a Kawasaki Superbike on Tuesday, with an injured shoulder, while Regis Laconi and Javier Fores tried out their DFX Ducatis for size.
The Althea team took its first Ducati footsteps, with its new signing Carlos Checa.
Not all riders had transponders fitted to their machines, therefore the times below are not official, but gathered from a number of sources. The tests continue for one more day, on Wednesday.
Superbike
1. Jonathan Rea (Honda) 1:42.156
2. Michel Fabrizio (Ducati) 1:42.362
3. Cal Crutchlow (Yamaha) 1:42.795
4. Noriyuki Haga (Ducati) 1:43.098
5. Leon Haslam (Suzuki) 1:43.300
6. Max Biaggi (Aprilia) 1:43.400
7. James Toseland (Yamaha) 1:43.700
8. Max Neukirchner (Honda) 1:43.810
9. Leon Camier (Aprilia) 1:43.900
10. Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki) 1:43.902
11. Carlos Checa (Ducati) 1:43.951
12. Javier Fores (Ducati) 1:44.413
13. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki) 1:45.500
14. Regis Laconi (Ducati) 1:46.458
Supersport
1. Kenan Sofuoglu (Honda) 1:44.580
2. Broc Parkes (Kawasaki) 1:45.000
3. Michele Pirro (Honda) 1:45.323
4. Katsuaki Fujiwara (Kawasaki) 1:45.875
5. David Salom (Kawasaki) 1:46.200
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
son's Of Anarchy Season 2 episode 7 review
- This episode started out with SAMCRO members in prison. Jax says, "The Ariens put out the word. Us white boys are on our own". Without any protection in the big house, the club is in danger of being killed 1 by 1. Clay tries to buy some protection from the One Niners. Clay asks, "If we do this, Black got our back?" The reply was, "When they are both delivered, Harley's gettin all kinds of love from the Fat Man". The Club is to deliver a snitch which was successful, but ultimately got Juice stabbed. (By the way, he lives.) They are also to set up a prostitute, which Opie does successfully from the outside, but this ends up in Trammel getting shot by the prostitue. He says, " I guess she didn't want to be set up."
- Agent Stahl shows her face up again. She tries to work some angles by saying she has no intent of creating any collateral damage in Charming. She is playing the side of the "good" FBI agent by trying to get down to the bottom of the Irish and Zobel.
- Opie's Ma drops the kids off with him. She says she is going up north to see Piney. She packed up all her stuff. She ain't coming back. Opie says she couldn't be a Mom 20 years ago, and she can't be one now.
- Gemma talks to Elliot, and convinces him to post bail for the club. He puts his property up for collateral. $300 against $3 Mill.
- Opie does a little confiding in the porsnstar Lila. Actually agrees to let her take his kids for a while. When she comes to get them, Gemma and Tara won't let her. The verbal exchange of insults between Tara and Lila is pretty funny.
- Bobby tells Jax that it falls in him to squash what ever it is between him and Clay. Jax asks why he should. Bobby tells Jax, "Because Clay is old and mean & He is never going to admit he is wrong & He's earned that." Jax says, "Nah man, time don't mean shit." Bobby says, "I'm doin the best I can to hold us together, but if this split gets any worse, I'm gonna hafta pick a corner. You know this club needs a healing Brother, and you got to be the one to deliver it."
- Jax and Clay get questioned while in prison by FBI Agent Stahl. The questioning is individual and private. She tries to play them against each other. Clay gets questioned first. She shows him a picture of the Irish and Zobel making a deal. She says she will make things go back to normal if he will give her information on the Irish. She says she is only interested in catching the Irish, not SAMCRO. Clay doesn't buy her line, and says he knows nothing about the Irish. Before questioning Jax, there is a HUGE BRAWL between Clay and Jax. The club and the rest of the inmates, let the brawl go on. They both mutually kick the shit out of each other. Then it's Jax's turn for questioning. Same thing happens with him. Jax doesn't bite either. He tells her that she took a huge risk asking them for information on the Irish. He said that because of this he knows she ain't got shit on SAMCRO. Then Agent Stahl, tells them they are free to go. Bail was already posted.
- The boys return from prison. Gemma and Tara are at the clubhouse parking lot when they roll in. They all but Jax go in the one clubhouse main door, and Jax in another. No one speaks a word. Gemma and Tara truly look stumped, like WTF was that all about?
- Thus ends another fantastic episode. I can't wait to see how they will top this one. We'll see soon!
son's Of Anarchy Season 2 episode 7 review
- This episode started out with SAMCRO members in prison. Jax says, "The Ariens put out the word. Us white boys are on our own". Without any protection in the big house, the club is in danger of being killed 1 by 1. Clay tries to buy some protection from the One Niners. Clay asks, "If we do this, Black got our back?" The reply was, "When they are both delivered, Harley's gettin all kinds of love from the Fat Man". The Club is to deliver a snitch which was successful, but ultimately got Juice stabbed. (By the way, he lives.) They are also to set up a prostitute, which Opie does successfully from the outside, but this ends up in Trammel getting shot by the prostitue. He says, " I guess she didn't want to be set up."
- Agent Stahl shows her face up again. She tries to work some angles by saying she has no intent of creating any collateral damage in Charming. She is playing the side of the "good" FBI agent by trying to get down to the bottom of the Irish and Zobel.
- Opie's Ma drops the kids off with him. She says she is going up north to see Piney. She packed up all her stuff. She ain't coming back. Opie says she couldn't be a Mom 20 years ago, and she can't be one now.
- Gemma talks to Elliot, and convinces him to post bail for the club. He puts his property up for collateral. $300 against $3 Mill.
- Opie does a little confiding in the porsnstar Lila. Actually agrees to let her take his kids for a while. When she comes to get them, Gemma and Tara won't let her. The verbal exchange of insults between Tara and Lila is pretty funny.
- Bobby tells Jax that it falls in him to squash what ever it is between him and Clay. Jax asks why he should. Bobby tells Jax, "Because Clay is old and mean & He is never going to admit he is wrong & He's earned that." Jax says, "Nah man, time don't mean shit." Bobby says, "I'm doin the best I can to hold us together, but if this split gets any worse, I'm gonna hafta pick a corner. You know this club needs a healing Brother, and you got to be the one to deliver it."
- Jax and Clay get questioned while in prison by FBI Agent Stahl. The questioning is individual and private. She tries to play them against each other. Clay gets questioned first. She shows him a picture of the Irish and Zobel making a deal. She says she will make things go back to normal if he will give her information on the Irish. She says she is only interested in catching the Irish, not SAMCRO. Clay doesn't buy her line, and says he knows nothing about the Irish. Before questioning Jax, there is a HUGE BRAWL between Clay and Jax. The club and the rest of the inmates, let the brawl go on. They both mutually kick the shit out of each other. Then it's Jax's turn for questioning. Same thing happens with him. Jax doesn't bite either. He tells her that she took a huge risk asking them for information on the Irish. He said that because of this he knows she ain't got shit on SAMCRO. Then Agent Stahl, tells them they are free to go. Bail was already posted.
- The boys return from prison. Gemma and Tara are at the clubhouse parking lot when they roll in. They all but Jax go in the one clubhouse main door, and Jax in another. No one speaks a word. Gemma and Tara truly look stumped, like WTF was that all about?
- Thus ends another fantastic episode. I can't wait to see how they will top this one. We'll see soon!
Hatton fifth in Morocco
From Destination Dakar
Don Hatton will be starting fifth in the Enduro class out of approximately 50-plus motorcycle competitors on the second day of competition in the 2009 NPO Shamrock Rally de Maroc (Shamrock Rally of Morocco).
“Rocks, rocks and more rocks. And we are not talking pebbles here,” Hatton said of the course conditions. Due to the rough terrain he has re-injured his hand and twisted his knee. He has been cleared by officials to continue racing.
The Duncan, BC racer is being challenged by both the terrain and some teething problems on his KTM 690 Enduro race bike. His bike has had some recurring electrical gremlins associated with the installation of the navigation equipment and with the suspension set up during day one. But the team mechanics are working hard to correct the problems.
As Hatton is competing in the Enduro class his bike must remain as close to factory stock condition as allowed under the NPO rules. That poses some limitations on components such as the suspension and engine as compared to a race prepared Dakar KTM.
For additional information please visit http://www.destinationdakar.ca.
Don Hatton will be starting fifth in the Enduro class out of approximately 50-plus motorcycle competitors on the second day of competition in the 2009 NPO Shamrock Rally de Maroc (Shamrock Rally of Morocco).
“Rocks, rocks and more rocks. And we are not talking pebbles here,” Hatton said of the course conditions. Due to the rough terrain he has re-injured his hand and twisted his knee. He has been cleared by officials to continue racing.
The Duncan, BC racer is being challenged by both the terrain and some teething problems on his KTM 690 Enduro race bike. His bike has had some recurring electrical gremlins associated with the installation of the navigation equipment and with the suspension set up during day one. But the team mechanics are working hard to correct the problems.
As Hatton is competing in the Enduro class his bike must remain as close to factory stock condition as allowed under the NPO rules. That poses some limitations on components such as the suspension and engine as compared to a race prepared Dakar KTM.
For additional information please visit http://www.destinationdakar.ca.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Perseverance pays for Williams
By John Hopkins
TORONTO, ON -- On his way to five World Hillclimb Championships and 10 Canadian titles, perhaps the greatest quality shown by John Williams was his ability to persevere despite facing the longest of odds.
Williams recalled that dogged determination as he was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Saturday night along with nine other legends of the sport.
The Markham, ON resident won just a single race in his first 10 years of competition, yet refused to give up the sport. He singled out his wife Marilyn for supporting him through those difficult early days.
"Not once did she tell me to quit," he said in an entertaining and engaging acceptance speech at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel.
"I learned one thing in this sport," he added. "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."
A diverse range of individuals and clubs were welcomed into the Hall. Joining Williams were fellow racers Ivor Lloyd, Don McHugh and Duane McDaniels.
A native of Wales, former road racer Lloyd was present for the indicution but did not speak, although his sons Irv and Glenn both paid tribute to their father's accomplishments.
McHugh, a flat track legend and stunt rider from Brampton, ON, died in 2001 at the age of 70. His widow Shiela accepted on his behalf and admitted her only regret was that he wasn't alive to receive the induction himself.
Although a native of Michigan, McDaniels was a star of the Canadian road race scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning three consecutive number one plates.
"It's truly an honour to receive this recognition for competing in a sport I loved," he said.
Jim Sehl of Stoney Creek, ON entered the Hall of Fame thanks in large part for his expert work in tuning bikes for a number of flat track legends, including his brothers Dave and Doug.
"Excellent riders make average bikes look good," he said modestly. "It's been a great ride."
Carl Bastedo of Chatsworth, ON was inducted after a varied career as a motocross competitor, organizer and contributor. His efforts included promotion of the Toronto Supercross and managing Canada's Motocross of Nations teams.
Ken Morgan of Battersea, ON was recognized for his service in improving rider training efforts across Canada in the 1970s and '80s.
"In the 1970s the idea that motorcycling could be made safer through organized rider training was viewed with some skepticism, and that's being polite," he pointed out in his induction remarks.
Motorcycle event organizer, show producer, competitor and collector Bar Hodgson was inducted after many years of participating in the development of motorcycling in Canada.
"I feel uniquely blessed to share this moment with such a successful group of individuals," he admitted.
Two groups, the Steel City Riders of Hamilton, ON and the Shannonville, ON based Canadian Race Communications Association were also inducted into the Hall. Current Steel City Riders president John Varga accepted on behalf of the club while Marty Cooper did the same for the CRCA.
In addition to the 10 Hall of Fame inductions, George David, Graham Oates, Bill Sharpless, and Ron and Eve White were made 'Historic Inductees' and the Bar & Hedy Hodgson Award went to the Vintage Road Racing Association, with Tom Faulds accepting on behalf of the group.
The Ontario Volunteer Co-Ordinator Award was presented to Dave Hall.
Pat Gonsalves hosted the evening, which attracted many key players in the Canadian motorcycle industry, including six-time Canadian Superbike Champion Jordan Szoke.
TORONTO, ON -- On his way to five World Hillclimb Championships and 10 Canadian titles, perhaps the greatest quality shown by John Williams was his ability to persevere despite facing the longest of odds.
Williams recalled that dogged determination as he was inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Saturday night along with nine other legends of the sport.
The Markham, ON resident won just a single race in his first 10 years of competition, yet refused to give up the sport. He singled out his wife Marilyn for supporting him through those difficult early days.
"Not once did she tell me to quit," he said in an entertaining and engaging acceptance speech at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel.
"I learned one thing in this sport," he added. "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."
A diverse range of individuals and clubs were welcomed into the Hall. Joining Williams were fellow racers Ivor Lloyd, Don McHugh and Duane McDaniels.
A native of Wales, former road racer Lloyd was present for the indicution but did not speak, although his sons Irv and Glenn both paid tribute to their father's accomplishments.
McHugh, a flat track legend and stunt rider from Brampton, ON, died in 2001 at the age of 70. His widow Shiela accepted on his behalf and admitted her only regret was that he wasn't alive to receive the induction himself.
Although a native of Michigan, McDaniels was a star of the Canadian road race scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s, winning three consecutive number one plates.
"It's truly an honour to receive this recognition for competing in a sport I loved," he said.
Jim Sehl of Stoney Creek, ON entered the Hall of Fame thanks in large part for his expert work in tuning bikes for a number of flat track legends, including his brothers Dave and Doug.
"Excellent riders make average bikes look good," he said modestly. "It's been a great ride."
Carl Bastedo of Chatsworth, ON was inducted after a varied career as a motocross competitor, organizer and contributor. His efforts included promotion of the Toronto Supercross and managing Canada's Motocross of Nations teams.
Ken Morgan of Battersea, ON was recognized for his service in improving rider training efforts across Canada in the 1970s and '80s.
"In the 1970s the idea that motorcycling could be made safer through organized rider training was viewed with some skepticism, and that's being polite," he pointed out in his induction remarks.
Motorcycle event organizer, show producer, competitor and collector Bar Hodgson was inducted after many years of participating in the development of motorcycling in Canada.
"I feel uniquely blessed to share this moment with such a successful group of individuals," he admitted.
Two groups, the Steel City Riders of Hamilton, ON and the Shannonville, ON based Canadian Race Communications Association were also inducted into the Hall. Current Steel City Riders president John Varga accepted on behalf of the club while Marty Cooper did the same for the CRCA.
In addition to the 10 Hall of Fame inductions, George David, Graham Oates, Bill Sharpless, and Ron and Eve White were made 'Historic Inductees' and the Bar & Hedy Hodgson Award went to the Vintage Road Racing Association, with Tom Faulds accepting on behalf of the group.
The Ontario Volunteer Co-Ordinator Award was presented to Dave Hall.
Pat Gonsalves hosted the evening, which attracted many key players in the Canadian motorcycle industry, including six-time Canadian Superbike Champion Jordan Szoke.
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Triumph adds Winnipeg dealer
From Triumph North America
Triumph has announced the addition of Wildwood Sports in Winnipeg as the latest addition to the Canadian Triumph Motorcycle family.
Paul Germain and his team have been in the motorcycle business in the Winnipeg market for over 30 years. Wildwood currently sells BMW, Ducati and Yamaha motorcycles and with the addition of Triumph joins a growing team of Euro Power Houses across Canada.
Germain is a consummate businessman, enthusiast and active racing professional, striving for victory at road race and dirt track events across North America. Wildwood has a team of seasoned motorsport veterans ready to provide Triumph owners with an outstanding experience.
For more information about Triumph Motorcycles visit www.triumphmotorcycles.com.
Stoner dominates Sepang; Rossi wins title
From motogp.com
Valentino Rossi finished third behind Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa at a rain-soaked Sepang to take the 2009 MotoGP World Championship title on Sunday.
Stoner’s second successive win was impressive enough, as was his astounding 14.666-sec. margin of victory in the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. But it was the Italian’s result that secured his ninth world title – a seventh in the premier class – as he defended his 2008 crown, with Dani Pedrosa finishing second with his 78th career podium across all classes.
“It’s a great achievement, and for me it’s the ninth championship, the seventh in MotoGP," said Rossi after his 12th podium finish of the season. "I have to thank all the guys from Yamaha, who are great, and all the Fiat Yamaha team, from Jeremy (Burgess, chief mechanic) and all the mechanics to all the guys that work for me, and all my friends. All the people that helped me with this great achievement.”
Second place at Portugal for Casey Stoner on his comeback after a three race absence due to illness has been followed up by two brilliant successive wins from the factory Ducati rider at Phillip Island and Sepang in the space of seven days – as he puts his mid-season difficulties behind him.
Stoner adapted most efficiently to the wet weather on Sunday afternoon.
“The conditions were the same for everyone today and none of us had tested at this track in the wet for quite a long time," he admitted. "So the early laps were a bit tentative and going into turn one I didn’t get a good start and a few people came past me.
“I slotted into fourth place coming out of turn two though and then when I got into the lead I thought I’ll just test the track condition for a few laps and I never expected to pull out the gap that I did. After that I just decided to keep going hard for at least half race distance and once I got a gap I was happy with I started to back off the pace.”
The race started on a wet track after a 35-minute delay due to rain, and there was drama from the off. A problem during the sighting lap with his machine for Jorge Lorenzo meant that failure to join the starting grid in time resulted in relegation from second to the back.
It made little difference to the Spaniard however as he flew up to overtake Rossi, who dropped to 10th after a sluggish start from pole position. Lorenzo eventually finished in fourth position.
“We tried to start the race with bike number one, but it wouldn’t start so we took the second bike but we lost a few minutes. We thought it was possible to do two (sighting) laps like the other riders, but the time was finished so we had to start the race in last place,” said Lorenzo.
“I started very well and overtook eight or nine riders in the first lap and I was feeling okay, but at the middle of the race the rear tire started to spin and it was impossible to follow Vale and Dani to finish second. Fourth place is okay and we just have to get the points in Valencia to ensure second place in the championship.”
Randy de Puniet had a very early nasty high-side which fortunately resulted in no injury for the Frenchman, as Stoner established a four-second lead at the front over Pedrosa after just two laps.
Nicky Hayden was dogged in his attempt to hold off Lorenzo in fifth place, but the Fiat Yamaha rider managed to pass the Ducati Marlboro man before Rossi passed both to move into fourth spot after eight laps.
Shortly after, Stoner’s lead at the front had grown to a huge 15 seconds, but there was no such deficit between Pedrosa in third and his Repsol Honda team-mate Andrea Dovizioso, who diced for second spot. Disaster struck for the Italian however, as on lap 14 he succumbed to the wet conditions and slid off, allowing Rossi to move up to third and target Pedrosa.
The Spaniard was out of Rossi’s grasp for the remainder however, but third was one place higher than he required to take the title (had Lorenzo won the race), and a characteristically flamboyant celebration followed involving a chicken dressed in the Italian’s blue and yellow colours.
“Today’s race went a bit like how the season has gone, because we were so fast on the dry tires, but right before the start of the race it started to rain so we had to go out on the track without any wet setting,” said Rossi.
Having been pushed throughout the season to retain his crown by team-mate Lorenzo, Rossi paid special tribute to the 22-year-old Spaniard’s efforts.
“Throughout the season I had great rivals, at the end especially Jorge my team-mate, who stayed very close to me, and we had some great fights. He’s a great rival so congratulations to him,” said Rossi. “But we are on the top and now we’ll relax and try to take in this achievement. The ninth championship is great – I’m so happy.”
After Lorenzo took fourth spot he duly handed hearty congratulations to Rossi.
“We tried to the end to beat him, but I think he was the number one this year because he’s been faster than us in almost every race. He was more consistent than us and he was more clever, so he is the winner,” concluded Lorenzo.
Hayden equalled his second-best result of the season in fifth. Chris Vermeulen (Rizla Suzuki), Toni Elías (San Carlo Honda Gresini), Marco Melandri (Hayate Racing), Loris Capirossi (Rizla Suzuki) and Mika Kallio (Pramac Racing) completed the top 10.
Elsewhere, Aleix Espargaró impressed with an 11th-placed finish in his third MotoGP race of the campaign for Pramac, while Monster Yamaha Tech 3 pair Colin Edwards and James Toseland both struggled, finishing in 13th and 15th respectively.
The 15th round of the 2009 250cc World Championship in Malaysia saw Hiroshi Aoyama prevail after an absorbing battle with Marco Simoncelli, who placed third after a photo finish was required following Héctor Barberá’s surge.
Crossing the finish line with a 6.397-sec. advantage, Aoyama extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 21 points over Simoncelli. The result leaves Aoyama needing a 10th-placed finish or better in Valencia to secure the 2009 title ahead of Simoncelli.
World Champion Julián Simón won his sixth 125cc race of the season on Sunday with victory in Sepang. A close battle between Simón and Bradley Smith was won by the freshly-crowned World Champion, as he beat his Bancaja Aspar team-mate in a final-lap fight.
The duo, who battled closely at Phillip Island last weekend, again crossed swords as Simón held Smith’s challenge off on the last corner of the Sepang circuit. The Brit’s placing secured second position in this year’s World Championship as well, despite a broken metatarsal bone in his right foot from a qualifying crash on Saturday.
MotoGP Race Results
1. Casey STONER (AUS) Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati 47:24.834 (147.435 km/h)
2. Dani PEDROSA (SPA) Repsol Honda Team Honda +14.666
3. Valentino ROSSI (ITA) Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha +19.385
4. Jorge LORENZO (SPA) Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha +25.850
5. Nicky HAYDEN (USA) Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati +38.705
6. Chris VERMEULEN (AUS) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki +41.061
7. Toni ELIAS (SPA) San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda +48.555
8. Marco MELANDRI (ITA) Hayate Racing Team Kawasaki +55.557
9. Loris CAPIROSSI (ITA) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki +1:00.303
10. Mika KALLIO (FIN) Pramac Racing Ducati +1:00.440
11. Aleix ESPARGARO (SPA) Pramac Racing Ducati +1:01.655
12. Alex DE ANGELIS (RSM) San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda +1:01.847
13. Colin EDWARDS (USA) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha +1:10.778
14. Gabor TALMACSI (HUN) Scot Racing Team MotoGP Honda +1:15.851
15. James TOSELAND (GBR) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha +1:50.672
Not classified
Andrea DOVIZIOSO (ITA) Repsol Honda Team Honda +7 Laps
Randy DE PUNIET (FRA) LCR Honda MotoGP Honda +20 Laps
MotoGP Point Standings
1. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha) 286
2. Jorge LORENZO (Yamaha) 245
3. Casey STONER (Ducati) 220
4. Dani PEDROSA (Honda) 209
5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 152
6. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 148
7. Marco MELANDRI (Kawasaki) 108
8. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 108
9. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 105
10. Toni ELIAS (Honda) 105
11. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 105
12. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 101
13. Nicky HAYDEN (Ducati) 93
14. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 88
15. Mika KALLIO (Ducati) 64
16. Niccolo CANEPA (Ducati) 38
17. Gabor TALMACSI (Honda) 19
18. Aleix ESPARGARO (Ducati) 13
19. Sete GIBERNAU (Ducati) 12
20. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda) 9
Valentino Rossi finished third behind Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa at a rain-soaked Sepang to take the 2009 MotoGP World Championship title on Sunday.
Stoner’s second successive win was impressive enough, as was his astounding 14.666-sec. margin of victory in the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. But it was the Italian’s result that secured his ninth world title – a seventh in the premier class – as he defended his 2008 crown, with Dani Pedrosa finishing second with his 78th career podium across all classes.
“It’s a great achievement, and for me it’s the ninth championship, the seventh in MotoGP," said Rossi after his 12th podium finish of the season. "I have to thank all the guys from Yamaha, who are great, and all the Fiat Yamaha team, from Jeremy (Burgess, chief mechanic) and all the mechanics to all the guys that work for me, and all my friends. All the people that helped me with this great achievement.”
Second place at Portugal for Casey Stoner on his comeback after a three race absence due to illness has been followed up by two brilliant successive wins from the factory Ducati rider at Phillip Island and Sepang in the space of seven days – as he puts his mid-season difficulties behind him.
Stoner adapted most efficiently to the wet weather on Sunday afternoon.
“The conditions were the same for everyone today and none of us had tested at this track in the wet for quite a long time," he admitted. "So the early laps were a bit tentative and going into turn one I didn’t get a good start and a few people came past me.
“I slotted into fourth place coming out of turn two though and then when I got into the lead I thought I’ll just test the track condition for a few laps and I never expected to pull out the gap that I did. After that I just decided to keep going hard for at least half race distance and once I got a gap I was happy with I started to back off the pace.”
The race started on a wet track after a 35-minute delay due to rain, and there was drama from the off. A problem during the sighting lap with his machine for Jorge Lorenzo meant that failure to join the starting grid in time resulted in relegation from second to the back.
It made little difference to the Spaniard however as he flew up to overtake Rossi, who dropped to 10th after a sluggish start from pole position. Lorenzo eventually finished in fourth position.
“We tried to start the race with bike number one, but it wouldn’t start so we took the second bike but we lost a few minutes. We thought it was possible to do two (sighting) laps like the other riders, but the time was finished so we had to start the race in last place,” said Lorenzo.
“I started very well and overtook eight or nine riders in the first lap and I was feeling okay, but at the middle of the race the rear tire started to spin and it was impossible to follow Vale and Dani to finish second. Fourth place is okay and we just have to get the points in Valencia to ensure second place in the championship.”
Randy de Puniet had a very early nasty high-side which fortunately resulted in no injury for the Frenchman, as Stoner established a four-second lead at the front over Pedrosa after just two laps.
Nicky Hayden was dogged in his attempt to hold off Lorenzo in fifth place, but the Fiat Yamaha rider managed to pass the Ducati Marlboro man before Rossi passed both to move into fourth spot after eight laps.
Shortly after, Stoner’s lead at the front had grown to a huge 15 seconds, but there was no such deficit between Pedrosa in third and his Repsol Honda team-mate Andrea Dovizioso, who diced for second spot. Disaster struck for the Italian however, as on lap 14 he succumbed to the wet conditions and slid off, allowing Rossi to move up to third and target Pedrosa.
The Spaniard was out of Rossi’s grasp for the remainder however, but third was one place higher than he required to take the title (had Lorenzo won the race), and a characteristically flamboyant celebration followed involving a chicken dressed in the Italian’s blue and yellow colours.
“Today’s race went a bit like how the season has gone, because we were so fast on the dry tires, but right before the start of the race it started to rain so we had to go out on the track without any wet setting,” said Rossi.
Having been pushed throughout the season to retain his crown by team-mate Lorenzo, Rossi paid special tribute to the 22-year-old Spaniard’s efforts.
“Throughout the season I had great rivals, at the end especially Jorge my team-mate, who stayed very close to me, and we had some great fights. He’s a great rival so congratulations to him,” said Rossi. “But we are on the top and now we’ll relax and try to take in this achievement. The ninth championship is great – I’m so happy.”
After Lorenzo took fourth spot he duly handed hearty congratulations to Rossi.
“We tried to the end to beat him, but I think he was the number one this year because he’s been faster than us in almost every race. He was more consistent than us and he was more clever, so he is the winner,” concluded Lorenzo.
Hayden equalled his second-best result of the season in fifth. Chris Vermeulen (Rizla Suzuki), Toni Elías (San Carlo Honda Gresini), Marco Melandri (Hayate Racing), Loris Capirossi (Rizla Suzuki) and Mika Kallio (Pramac Racing) completed the top 10.
Elsewhere, Aleix Espargaró impressed with an 11th-placed finish in his third MotoGP race of the campaign for Pramac, while Monster Yamaha Tech 3 pair Colin Edwards and James Toseland both struggled, finishing in 13th and 15th respectively.
The 15th round of the 2009 250cc World Championship in Malaysia saw Hiroshi Aoyama prevail after an absorbing battle with Marco Simoncelli, who placed third after a photo finish was required following Héctor Barberá’s surge.
Crossing the finish line with a 6.397-sec. advantage, Aoyama extended his lead at the top of the championship standings to 21 points over Simoncelli. The result leaves Aoyama needing a 10th-placed finish or better in Valencia to secure the 2009 title ahead of Simoncelli.
World Champion Julián Simón won his sixth 125cc race of the season on Sunday with victory in Sepang. A close battle between Simón and Bradley Smith was won by the freshly-crowned World Champion, as he beat his Bancaja Aspar team-mate in a final-lap fight.
The duo, who battled closely at Phillip Island last weekend, again crossed swords as Simón held Smith’s challenge off on the last corner of the Sepang circuit. The Brit’s placing secured second position in this year’s World Championship as well, despite a broken metatarsal bone in his right foot from a qualifying crash on Saturday.
MotoGP Race Results
1. Casey STONER (AUS) Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati 47:24.834 (147.435 km/h)
2. Dani PEDROSA (SPA) Repsol Honda Team Honda +14.666
3. Valentino ROSSI (ITA) Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha +19.385
4. Jorge LORENZO (SPA) Fiat Yamaha Team Yamaha +25.850
5. Nicky HAYDEN (USA) Ducati Marlboro Team Ducati +38.705
6. Chris VERMEULEN (AUS) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki +41.061
7. Toni ELIAS (SPA) San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda +48.555
8. Marco MELANDRI (ITA) Hayate Racing Team Kawasaki +55.557
9. Loris CAPIROSSI (ITA) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP Suzuki +1:00.303
10. Mika KALLIO (FIN) Pramac Racing Ducati +1:00.440
11. Aleix ESPARGARO (SPA) Pramac Racing Ducati +1:01.655
12. Alex DE ANGELIS (RSM) San Carlo Honda Gresini Honda +1:01.847
13. Colin EDWARDS (USA) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha +1:10.778
14. Gabor TALMACSI (HUN) Scot Racing Team MotoGP Honda +1:15.851
15. James TOSELAND (GBR) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Yamaha +1:50.672
Not classified
Andrea DOVIZIOSO (ITA) Repsol Honda Team Honda +7 Laps
Randy DE PUNIET (FRA) LCR Honda MotoGP Honda +20 Laps
MotoGP Point Standings
1. Valentino ROSSI (Yamaha) 286
2. Jorge LORENZO (Yamaha) 245
3. Casey STONER (Ducati) 220
4. Dani PEDROSA (Honda) 209
5. Andrea DOVIZIOSO (Honda) 152
6. Colin EDWARDS (Yamaha) 148
7. Marco MELANDRI (Kawasaki) 108
8. Loris CAPIROSSI (Suzuki) 108
9. Alex DE ANGELIS (Honda) 105
10. Toni ELIAS (Honda) 105
11. Chris VERMEULEN (Suzuki) 105
12. Randy DE PUNIET (Honda) 101
13. Nicky HAYDEN (Ducati) 93
14. James TOSELAND (Yamaha) 88
15. Mika KALLIO (Ducati) 64
16. Niccolo CANEPA (Ducati) 38
17. Gabor TALMACSI (Honda) 19
18. Aleix ESPARGARO (Ducati) 13
19. Sete GIBERNAU (Ducati) 12
20. Yuki TAKAHASHI (Honda) 9
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