Double dose of Szoke at Toronto show

From Inside Motorcycles

TORONTO, ON -- What could be better than seeing one of Jordan Szoke’s national title winning motorcycles on display at the Toronto Motorcycle Show? How about two?

Inside Motorcycles, Canada’s source for motorcycle news will feature both Szoke’s Parts Canada Superbike Championship winning Honda CBR1000RR and the Gas Gas Raga 300 he rode to the CMA National Trials crown on display at its Winners’ Circle booth at the show, which runs from Dec. 10-12 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Szoke will also appear at the Winners’ Circle to sign autographs and meet fans.

“I don’t know how many racers in the world can boast two national titles in such divergent forms of competition,” said Inside Motorcycles editor John Hopkins. “Jordan is really a unique athlete and we’re thrilled to be able to promote his accomplishments at the Toronto Motorcycle Show.”

The 31-year-old Szoke enjoyed a remarkable season in 2010, winning his fifth straight Canadian Superbike national crown and taking victory in all seven races aboard the Waznie Racing / Ciclo Werks BMC / DeWildt Honda Powerhouse CBR1000RR. The Superbike weighs around 175kg and is powered by a 1,000cc, inline four-cylinder four-stroke engine.

The Brantford, Ont. racer took his second Canadian Trials title with a win and podium finishes in all three rounds of the series. His Gas Gas Raga 300 weighs in at just 66.5kg and is powered by a 294.1cc, single cylinder two-stroke engine.

“I’m looking forward to sharing some memories and answering questions for the fans at the Toronto Motorcycle Show,” Szoke said. “I think a big part of my success has been my ability to ride a wide variety of motorcycles. When people see the Honda and the Gas Gas side-by-side they’ll get quite an eye-opener.”

The Inside Motorcycles Winners’ Circle will also feature the bikes of CMA National Dirt Track champion Doug Beattie, rising Canadian road race star Steven Nickerson, off road ace Brian Wojnarowski and ‘King of Walton’ motocross racer Bobby Kiniry.

Now in its 13th year of publication, Inside Motorcycles covers motorcycling with a Canadian focus. The magazine features new model tests, product reviews, industry news, opinion pieces and coverage of all types of motorcycle racing. More information is available at www.insidemotorcycles.com.

The Toronto Motorcycle Show is the Canadian motorcycle and ATV industries’ official launch of its cross-Canada tour where the leading manufacturers and distributors offer a first glimpse of their new 2011 models. Complete show information is available at www.motorcycleshows.ca or www.sportshows.ca.