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8 - ROYAL ENFIELD
12 - REPSOL
14 - BMW
16 - HARLEY-DAVIDSON
18 - DUCATI
22 - KAWASAKI
24 - HONDA
28 - triumph
30 - INDIAN MOTORCYCLE
32 - DAFRA
33 - KTM
34 - TUTTO MOTO
35 - SOUSA MOTOS
36 - YAMAHA
38 - SUPERBIKE BRASIL
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Royal Enfield
English Brand debutS at 'Salão Duas Rodas' TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: ROYAL ENFIELD
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In 1909 the company surprised everyone with a
oyal Enfield is an English motorcycle’s brand that
motorcycle called Motor Motosacoche. It had two “V” shaped
arrived in Brazil at Abril 2017. It has 116 years
cylinders and 2 ¼ HP. However, Royal Enfield became well
of tradition worldwide and it is in continue production for more time than anyone else.
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known only in 1912 with JAP’s release, which was equipped with an upgrade of this engine.
According to Claudio Giusti, Royal Enfield’s general
manager, the brand still holds on to their traditions. He explained: “The motorcycles development center is located in England and production is made in India. Although, now our products are sold worldwide”.
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This year was Royal Enfield’s debut at “Salão Duas
Café Racer was recently introduced in England. A
Rodas”. They brought a huge amount of motorcycles and
great success. Its lines resemble sporting motorcycles from
among them there was the brand’s best seller. The Classic
the past and its details are nostalgic. Nevertheless, this
350 from a series called Reddicth Edition. Another bike
aesthetic combined with the bike’s high technology makes
also presented was the Café Racer Continental GT, that as
of it an excellent product.
Claudio said, its made for a bolder sort of piloting.
Its engine has 535 cc, 29.1 HP, 5100 rpm and 4,4
kgfm of torque at 4000 rpm. This machine also has air
Bendita Macchina and Classic Riders Brasil.
refrigeration and five velocities transmission.
Yet in “Salão Duas Rodas” there was a Bullet 500. This
leader throughout the world. Moreover, our bikes have a
one is produced since 1932 and is made for customization.
piloting style that invites owner’s to enjoy the ride. Our
Just as other motorcycles of such segment, this service
designs are classic and timeless. This motorcycles are
was performed by Royal Enfield’s partners: Johnnie Walsh,
developed for motorcycling passionates”.
Claudio affirmed: “Royal Enfield is medium cc sales
Repsol
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Enthusiasm and quality
epsol is one of the world’s biggest oil
motorcycling’s world championship victory.
companies. It’s a Spanish brand that has
Nuno said: “Such accomplishment fills us
been around since 1987 and operates in more with pride. The Repsol Honda team is always than 30 countries.
ahead when it comes to Moto GP technology and
They produce lubricants in Brazil since 2015. performance”.
Their factory is located in São Paulo state. According
Yet according the market leader, this great
to the market leader Nuno Miguél Alvarez, this results happen due to a tireless work made by company secured a network of distributors to researchers in their Madrid’s development center. bring its products for automobiles, industries and He explained: “Besides having passion, Repsol also logically, motorcycles.
works and researches a lot. In this technological
There was an enthusiasm in Repsol’s “Salão center there are at least 400 scientists. That’s our
Duas Rodas” stand. It was result of Marc Márquez secret for product quality”. 12
BMW M o t o The Supersporting BMW HP4 and the road reference K1600 GTL TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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MW Motorrad is part of the BMW Group just like
wheels’ vehicle was the R32 made in 1923 due to the first
BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. This segment from one
world war.
of the biggest vehicles producer of the world is dedicated
exclusively for motorcycles development.
technological advances for 90 years. Moreover, the
The German company came to be a little before the
brand shows a huge concern about ecological and social
twenties with aircraft engine’s production. Their first two
sustainability. Consequently, its strategies are set with such
Now, BMW has been investing in motorcycles
questions in mind. BMW Motorrad prepared a series of novelties and was a big deal for bike lovers that visited its stand in the 14° “Salão Duas Rodas”. The General Manager
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rrad The Great S100XR and R 1200 GS were BMW’s highlights in this year’s fair.
Federico Alvarez specified: “Among our novelties, we have the Supersporting HP4. This one is equipped with a 999 cm³ engine, 215 HP and is limited to 750 units. It’s a completion motorcycle and the main board is made of carbon fiber”.
Another release that Federico highlighted was the
K 1600 GTL. He affirmed: “This motorcycle has 1600 cm³, six lined cylinders, 60 HP and a lot of torque. Besides, it has reverse gear”.
BMW Motorrad’s stand had a lot of features. They
in this
were store, exclusive negotiation space, VIP area and Rider
universe was
Experience. In this last sector the S 100 XR and R 1200 GS
unique”, comment-
models were used for demonstrations of on and off-road
ed Luciana Francisco,
trainings as well as content brought up by customers.
brand's senior marketing
manager, about this year's BMW’s
“BMW Motorrad sells more than motorcycles. It
represents a life style inspired by freedom, speed and
stand at the biggest motorcycling fair
emotion. At ‘Salão Duas Rodas’ the immersion experience
from South America.
Harley Davidson
Highlights of the brand includes renovations in the Terminator’s motorcycle and also in the Road Glide.
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is impossible to think about motorcycles and construction happened in a small shed that had the not associate it with Harley Davidson. This
name “Harley-Davidson Company” roughly carved on
company began in 1903. That was the year when Willian the front door. Harley and Arthur Davidson made public their first bike. However, Willian made this machine’s drawn
take much time to became one of the biggest motorcycles
two years before and worked on it with Arthur. Its
manufacturers of the world. Besides, there’s no doubt
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Even with such humble beginnings, they didn’t
is way more modern”.
Harley brought 11 releases for this year’s fair.
The Softail motorcycles series were among them. Flavio commented: “This line was also completely refurbished. how traditional Harley Davidson is.
Just as Fat Boy, this motorcycles got new engines, chassis
In the 14° “Salão Duas Rodas” edition, right at and suspensions. There are seven models that tend to all
the front of their stand there was a chocking bike. The
personalities and necessities of our clients. Moreover,
fat Boy. It became famous for being the Terminator’s this models have more than 300 accessories". motorcycle. Flávio Villaça Teixeira, company's marketing
Another novelty according to Flávio is the
manager, affirmed: “This model is iconic. It was released Touring line. He explained: “This bikes are made for in the nineties at the same time as the movie. Now, roads and long distances. The highlighted model is it has been completely refurbished for its 2018’s line. the Road Glide. It’s very characteristic. Used to be There's is a new chassis, engine, looks and suspension. sold only in USA and other countries, but now will be We kept some of its classical lines, but now the design commercialized in Brazil as well”.
DUCATI
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The Italian Brand’s highlights
1926 the Ducati family associated themselves with
sector and consequently at motorcycling. The company’s
Bolognese investors and Società Radio Brevetti
history is marked by many good quality successes. So, their
Ducati was created. Initially, their idea was producing radio components and it got the company’s some international respect. Therewith, it expended to other countries.
During the second world war Ducati factories were
destroyed, which made the family look for new alternatives. Therefore, in 1946 at Milan fair they presented their bike’s auxiliary engine, the Cucciolo. It became world famous. On time, it turned into a sort of miniature motorcycle.
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Thenceforth, Ducati affirmed itself in the mechanic’s
releases are expected by enthusiasts worldwide.
That’s why, in the 14° edition of “Salão Duas Rodas”
Ducati couldn’t stay out. Their marketing and communications manager, Fernando File said: “We brought to Brazil the Monster 797. It was developed for urban usage and to withstand day by day adversitires with mobility”.
“The Supersport is fantastic for travelling and
tourism “, commentes Fernando on another fair’s highlight. Howsoever, the marketing manager also spoke about two other customized models that are exclusive of Brazil’s market.
This motorcycles are the Multistrada Limited Edition
Enduro, which as Fernando pointed is also great for roads and long trips, and the Scrambler Custom. About this last one he said: “This bike is comes customized from factory. Its customization items are Ducati’s and they aim for a ‘cool’ kind of style. The idea is that Scrambler gets used by its owner for going to work, parties or any other places with style”.
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Kawasaki Motores do Brasil The brand presented their 2019’s international releases. TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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awasaki Motores do Brasil Ltda is in the country since 1973. It’s is a subsidiary company of Kawasaki Heavy
Industries based in Japan. This brand provides equipment and services for big industrial, energetic and even aerospace projects of other Brazilian companies.
Their first official dealership around here inaugurated
in 2008. That’s when their products actually entered Brazil. One year after, the first production unit was built in Manaus. It was also the companies pioneer in Latin American sole. Into then, they only worked with importation and motorcycles commercialization.
In the last “Salão Duas Rodas” Kawasaki’s stand
was replete with attractions. According to Ricardo Suzuki, Kawasaki's marketing representative, all 2018 line was there. He said: “We have new colors for all Ninja, Naked, Adventure, Custom and off-road models”.
However, both Kawasaki’s worldwide releases were
exposed in the fair. Ricardo affirmed: “This motorcycles were presented in Tokyo and Milan’s salon two weeks before this event. Ninja 400 and Z 900 RS. The first one came to replace the Ninja 300 in 2019 and the second is a retro model that will arrive in the market at the same year”.
Honda company steals the show at “Salão Duas Rodas” TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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onda is one of the largest motorcycle’s enterprises of Brazil. There’s no doubt about
it. It is in this country since 1971. Back then, their bikes were imported. In 1976 however, their first factory was inaugurated, the Moto Honda Amazônia. That’s when CG came up, their best selling product at the national market.
At “Salão Duas Rodas” Honda presented many
novelties. Among them, their highlights were, Biz 2018, X-ADV, GL-1800 GoldWing and CBR 1000 RR Fireblade. Their press officer Marcello Ghigonetto explained: “This new releases show very well Honda’s theme for this fair, which is ‘The pleasure of owning a Honda’”.
The GTL1800 GoldWing has two versions. One is
called Tour and the other doesn’t have any names before
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it. Both present inedited technologies. Their engine has six horizontal cylinders, gear is a seven positions DCT and double V exclusive Honda suspension. Beyond that, Marcello said: “This motorcycle is considerate the road queen. It is the world’s only one with airbag system and now it has a new multimedia system called Apple Car Play”.
As to the CBR 1000RR Fireblade, Marcello said
that it is Honda’s legit sporting motorcycle. This tittle comes because it is way lighter than other four cylinder models from the market. Besides, it has the best power and weight relationship. One of CBR highlights is a electronic board system of last generation. It allows three possible panel control adjustment of power, traction motor brakes and also memorizes this variation for many sorts of piloting.
Now, about X-ADV Marcello affirmed: “It is a
differentiated concept of Maxiscooter. This motorcycle is made and developed in Italy”. It calls people attention. Its lines are well defined and mixture sophistication with robustness. Therewith, is an agile bike, made to smooth daily travels around city’s traffic, but can also
be used for off-road. Is a crossover. Its engine has two cylinders, 748 cc, double transmission with DCT gear that offers manual and automatic piloting. This model also comes with electronic ABS.
Honda’s last, but not least highlight was Biz
2018. Its visual was renewed. Now it has straighter traces and marking creases. Marcello said: “This model now counts with new items that add modernity with convenience. Its digital panel is a 'Black Out', it has a 12 volts plug for cellphone charges, there’s objects holder opening integrated with the key and CBS brakes technology”.
However, Hondas activities in the fair didn’t
stopped there. The company yet was responsible for acrobatic shows that happened in the compound’s outside. There was also a Test Ride that allowed visitors piloting motorcycles.
The acrobatics were performed by "Força e
Ação" team and it was one of the biggest attractions of the fair. Many people were attracted by this machines acceleration noises. In the show, pilots popped wheelies, jumped and even scared “Darth Vader”.
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Triumph Motorcycles brazil Brand highlighted Two new motorcycles on “Salão Duas Rodas”
TEXTO: RAFAEL PIRES FOTOS: DIVULGAÇÃO
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he English assembler Triumph completed this year
fleet in superior to 20.000 and has 13% of participation in
115 years of history worldwide and five of operations
the premium segment.
in Brazil. Thriumph Motorcycles Brazil is one of twelve
At “Salão Duas Rodas” triumph exposed 24 bikes.
subsidiaries of the company throughout the planet. They
Among them, two were highlights. The tiger 800, shown
are based in São Paulo city and its factory is located in
by the first time in Brazil. It has three models: XRx Low
Manaus. Beyond that, this brand’s motorcycle's Brazilian
Seat, XRT e XCa. The other one was Bonneville T100 Black,
which is inspired by the legendary Bennevilles from 1959. Both will be released in 2018.
This new generation of Tiger 800 is one of the
most complemented by international criticism. According to Triumph’s sales manager, Fabio Lima, this bike is their best seller in Brazil. He said: “It was presented globally in Milan one week before this event”. The brand directed this motorcycle’s improvements for technology, comfort and
style. Moreover, a new three cylinders and 800 cc engine was installed. Their idea was maximizing pilots experience with a power peak at 95 HP.
Benneville T100 Black has an iconic and timeless
style as well as high technology and sophisticated finishing. Still, there are 150 accessories that allow a client to customize his two wheels' vehicle right at the dealership.
Triumph highlighted their new chassis and suspension
technologies. They have significantly improved pilot’s comfort, which also creates a better conduction experience.
However, another motorcycle that caught attentions
in their stand was the Benneville 120. This one, belongs to the Chef Henrique Fogaça, who is Triumph’s ambassador in Brazil. It was completely customized by the qualified Shibuya Garage. The brand’s press office said this was the first public presentation of the model and that the Chef will use it on a daily basis.
Indian Motorcycle
New Scout Bobber, Chief Dark Horse and Chieftain Dark Horse were presented at “Salão Duas Rodas”
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ndian Motorcycle was the first manufacturer of such
vehicles in USA. This company is a huge icon of this
affirmed that it got to Brazil at the same time as its divulgation
industry and participated for the second time at “Salão Duas
was happening at international markets and explained:
Rodas”. The brand reinforced its commitment with Brazil’s
“Scout Bobber is a high performance 1200 cc. Its visual is
market and trusts in a premium segment evolution.
matte at clients request”.
When Polaris Group acquired Indian Motorcycle in
2011 they expanded its global presence throughout 130 countries. Thus, custom models development enlarged. Consequently, Indian presented a huge growth. Rodrigo Lourenço, Indian Mortorcycle’s general manager talked about their participation in this year’s fair: “This is the second time we participated on an event like this. We released Indian here in 2015 and since them we brought a full line of motorcycles and yet more novelties for this edition. Our big highlight is Scout Bobber”.
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This motorcycle is a worldwide release. Rodrigo
However, Indian didn’t stopped there. They brought
also two other releases from the “Dark Horse” family. As
the director said: “This bikes are bigger. They have 1800 cc
data. Besides, it can yet connect to an user’s cellphone and
and are called Chef Dark Horse and Chieftain Dark Horse”.
display massages. It’s another level of communication”.
Such models follow the clients required visual as well and
are extremely technological.
and croup inclusion in the Scout Series. The heavy weight
According to Rodrigo the Chiftain Dark Horse has
line, which means 1800 cc engine motorcycles, gained a
a Ride Command system that even founds the nearest gas
headlight blinker system. All products stand out for high
station. He explained: “This function changes the game of
standard finishing, power and engine softness. All these
connectivity between vehicle, passenger and pilot. It doesn’t
products were released at first hand in “Salão Duas Rodas”
just show GPS and navigation, but also all motorcycle’s
and will be available for sales yet this year.
Novelties count as well with suspension evolution
DAFRA MOTOS News of the Brazilian motorcycles' brand TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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afra was founded 2007 in Brazil by the Itaverna Group. This brand brings motorcycles to the country
by CKD system (Completely Knocked Down), which means, pieces are imported unassembled. Everything is done later at their factory in Manaus' industrial pole.
This company produces 100 to 400 cm³ motorcycles
and is developed to meet national market demands. Some of its known models are Super 100, Apache RTR, Next 250, Cityclass200i, Citycom S 300i, Maxsym 400i, Zig+, Horizon 150, Horizon 250 and Riva Cargo.
In the last “Salão Duas Rodas” edition Dafra
presented its novelties. According to the brand manager, Ricardo Siqueira, they brought two releases for the fair. He affirmed: “This two motorcycles were well succeeded in the past and have a lot of fans. Thus, Apache 150 gained a new version with 200 cc. It was completely remodeled to a more sporting design, received a new engine and a lot of technology. Besides, it got introduced into to a products category where there’s practically no other competitor”.
Another release that came to please costumers,
which missed such types of motorcycles for a while is the Next 300. José Ricardo said: “Next 300 came to replace the 250. It also gained much more technology and power. However, just as the Apache it has a competitive price”.
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KTM Off-road champion’s Street Line NOVELTIES TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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TM is a popular off-road racing multinational motorcycle’s brand. They have more than 280
world titles. This company was founded in Austria by Hans Trukenpolz in 1934. Early days, it was a cars and motorcycles services store. Besides, at that time they weren’t known as KTM yet.
The name came up only in 1953, in full it means
Kraftfahrzeuge Trukenpolz Mattighofen. Moreover, that was also when KTM’s first motorcycle’s line production began. One year after, they started participating championships and in 1959, at the international racing Six Days Enduro, they’ve secured gold. However, only in 2014 Dafra announced this brand’s products would start production in Brazil.
José Ricardo Siqueira, who is the brand’s manager,
commented: “Brazil is the only country where KTM produces their motorcycles outside their matrix. It happens at Dafra’s factory”.
KTM had a stand on “Salão Duas Rodas”. According
to José Ricardo, the company’s intention is reinforcing their Street Line. He affirmed: “KTM’s highlights are, in the off road, a Six Days commemorative line. Now, about the Street, we brought a new Duke 360. This is a well-succeeded model that now comes with prettier lines and more technology. It was a success in Europe and many countries tripled this motorcycles' older model sales just by the new one’s announcement. Another highlight is the Duke 200, it got redesigned for the 2018’s model”.
Tutto Moto The brand that delivers security with quality TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES
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utto Moto develops, creates and produces security
and technology equipment for motorcycles. The
technology. This guarantees more security. Moreover, the
company has twelve years and an exclusive focus
brand produces this sort of protection equipment since 1958.
on Brazilian motorcycling.
Their products are: jackets, pants, boots, gloves,
of overalls. Marcelo Affirmed: “They are made of leather
overalls, back protectors, helmets, intercoms, bags, shoes,
and come from China. It is the same factory that produces
caps, shirts and other accessories of this segment. Besides,
Moto GP’s overalls. Which means, these products are made
Tutto is the only importer and distributor of Shoei helmets
to endure high speed and huge impacts”.
and Cardo System’s communication products in Brazil.
Nevertheless, Tutto yet brought to the fair a collection
Another security equipment highlighted by Tutto
At “Salão Duas Rodas” Tutto exposed and
Moto was the “fat” jacket. “They are very resistant to attrition
commercialized their products. Marcelo Caetano, company’s
and deliver a high resistance rate. This new collection is also
director, talked about the highlights in the fair: “This is our
more colored to escape from the conventional. Our idea is
sixth participation in this event. We brought many novelties.
bringing ski’s graffiti for the motorcycling world”. commented
Like, Shoei helmets that come from Japan, one of them is
Marcelo.
even a Marc Márquez replica. There’s also other models like
the NXR and Neotec, which follow a premium line”.
security equipment. They supply all motorcycling markets.
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Shoei helmets are composed by a multifiber
The store also had boots, gloves and many other
Sousa Motos
The Brazilian company’s Eco-Friendly Electric Bicycles TEXT: RAFAEL PIRES PHOTOS: SOUSA MOTOS
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ousa Motos is a Brazilian company specialized in two wheels’ products specific assembling. Their operations
began at Manaus industrial pole in 2010, but this company has been in the market for more than 40 years.
known as Bike Sousa”.
The founder, Antônio Sousa, was at “Salão Duas
This bike is produced in Manaus at the company’s
Rodas” and said: “Sousa Motos has dedicated itself for the
factory and according to Antonio, 50% of it is done nationally.
two wheels’ segment for 10 years. Today, we have a product
It has the cheapest price of the segment. Besides, Sousa was
that stood out and conquered Brazil. Our electric bicycle,
the first company to produce such vehicles in the region”.
Antonio also commented on Bike Sousa’s autonomy:
“The battery charge lasts approximately two hours. However, it depends on the way a pilot conducts. Its recharging time takes three to five hours and yet is an eco-friendly bicycle”.
Tricycles are also part of Sousa Motos
developments. There was one exposed in the fair. Antonio explained: “This vehicle was developed to tend the middle class population. It can be used for agriculture, commerce, gas distribution and other sectors. Besides, the price is very accessible”.
Yamaha Motor do Brasil Novelties and Highlights of the brand at “Salão Duas Rodas” TEXTO: RAFAEL PIRES FOTOS: RAFAEL PIRES/ DIVULGAÇÃO
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amaha was founded in 1955 by Genichi Kawakami and it was part of Nippon Gakki Corporation.
Everything began by releasing the “red dragon-fly” also known as YA-1, it had 125 cc. Ten days after Yamaha’s
founder Torakusu Yamaha. Today, Nippon Gakki Corporation
foundation they won Mount Fuji’s climbing race.
is called Yamaha Corporation. In 1970, they installed their
Thus, right at its beginning Yamaha established
itself in the market. Its name comes from the matrix group’s
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first motorcycling industry in Brazil.
Consequently, such a traditional brand couldn’t
Pedro Guilherme Correa
Pierotti works at Yamaha’s marketing and commented: “We made this artistic action of ‘exploding’ the Fazer 250 ABS in order to make easier for everyone seeing all its pieces’ details”. There was no actual blast anywhere. They just separated the parts and attach them to steel cables.
Pedro also affirmed: “Everything from this motorcycle
was replaced in this new version. The only exception was the engine that remained the same. It was very complemented by clients. Beyond that, its price is now more competitive and was released here at first hand”. Besides, according to Pedro this is the first 100% ABS motorcycle of the medium cc’s segment.
Another novelty, is the YZ 450f. This one gained a new
engine and also an innovative app system for smartphones. Pedro explained: “With this function, whoever is using it can change the whole engine mapping via Wireless”.
stay out of “Salão Duas Rodas”. Yamaha’s stand was even located at a “noble” place. The entrance of the event.
Their many motorcycles were presented. Among
them, the two highlights were Fazer 250 ABS and YZ 450f.
SuperBike Brasil Event IN Interlagos’ Racetrack brought many attractions TEXTO: RAFAEL PIRES FOTOS: JOSÉ CARLOS FINARDI
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wo weeks after “Salão Duas Rodas” SuperBike Brasil took over Interlagos’ Racetrack. This event
is the biggest motorcycling national championship of the Americas.
According to SuperBike’s website description, one
of its main categories has the same name and is raced by
categories. Theres the SBK light, Evolution and SuperStock,
1000 cc motorcycles. Which are very powerfull and modern.
they also count with 1000 cc motorcycles. All other ranks
It is divided in Pro, Pro AM, Extreme and Master.
offer the same level of emotion and they are SuperSport
600cc, Copa Kawasaki Ninja 600, Copa Honda CBR 500R,
However, the championship yet counts with other
Copa Yamaha R1, Copa Kawasaki Ninja 300, Honda junior
2016, he won the Pirelli Cup and races in the Evolution
Cup e Copa Yamalube R3.
category, which happens alongside SBK light and SuperStock.
His results continue to be exceptional and almost always
The Misano Racing Team’s pilot, Fåbio Nallin already
stands out for quite some time at the championship. In
guarantee him a place in the podium.
“I’ve started practicing this sport three years ago.
appear. It was all very fast, in a few years I started racing
It was a Hobby. Then, because of a matter of security I
side by side with “motorcycling beasts”. This is extremely
decided to leave the roads and do it in a suitable place.
gratifying“, said Fábio Nallin about his trajectory in this
Thus, I began training, evolving and the results stated to
sport.
The 2017 season has reached its end, but 2018 is
best racetracks of Brazil. Next year it won’t be any different
right around the corner and according to Fábio its going to
and i'm quite sure that competitiveness level only tends to
be even better. He affirmed: "This year we counted with the
increase”.