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Kiyo-The Rainmaster.
THE SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS By Dick Knowles
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ans of the British Superbike Championship have long trumpeted about ‘their’ Ryuichi Kiyonari, the young Japanese rider who was banished to the British Isles following his failure to master the ex Daijiro Kato Grand Prix machine. In dutiful Oriental fashion Kiyo stuck to his craft and eventually dominated that series before being signed by the Dutch Ten Katé squad and moved back on to the world stage. ‘Kiyo’ gave the most exciting and masterful demonstration of wet weather riding on
Sunday. Returning, with some relief, to his happy hunting ground, Donington Park, Kiyo gave some hint of what was to come in Saturday’s wet Superpole session. Virtually every corner was greeted by an ‘ooh’ and an ‘aah’ as Kiyo backed the Honda 1000 into every corner and broadsided out again. Surely, this is not the accepted method of producing the fastest lap? True, the old fox, Troy Bayliss, bumped him off the much treasured number one spot but Kiyo stole the
show with virtually the whole of pit lane (including Bayliss and his boss Davide Tardozzi) laughing out loud at his antics. The shy modest young man then had to endure the part he hates the most; doing post race interviews! Riding a 200 hp Superbike in soaking conditions is easy but answering questions in the jumble that is the English language is beyond the call of duty. First race and the prophets of doom who predicted catastrophe for anyone that rides a bike in that fashion were proved right. Kiyo matched Troy Bayliss’ launch off the line and dived underneath him down the daunting Craner Curves
but fell foul of the dire conditions. Bayliss inherited the lead, but looking over his shoulder he was being shadowed by another unusual addition to the Superbike field, Huddersfield’s Tom Sykes. The addition of four quality wild cards, all motivated to both put one over the SBK regulars and advertise their abilities on the world stage, always adds spice to the regular Superbike recipe. Sykes was fired up and passed Bayliss before chaos number one occurred. Superbike ‘bad boy’ Nori Haga had one smoking Yamaha but persisted in cruising round, often on the racing line. Riders went down, notably Makoto Tamada,
Carlos Checa and Troy Corser. The red flag came out with Sykes holding a three second lead to take in to the re-start. Haga tried to take his place on the grid but was chased away by officials. Troy Bayliss was determined to cancel out the Sykes advantage and produced a pearl of a Bayliss performance to power away to a big enough advantage so that when the rain returned, with Bayliss gesticulating to the officials to stop the carnage, he had enough to take the race win but Sykes deserved his second place. To page 2/
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WORLD SBK
Yamaha support programme: Roof of africa 2008 The Kingdom of Lesotho will once again play host to the 41st running of the Roof of Africa, arguably on of the toughest extreme off road motorcycle races in the world. Good news for those competitors riding Yamaha’s at this year’s Roof is that Yamaha Distributors SA (YDSA) will be omnipresent with their rider support programme. Any Yamaha mounted rider is encouraged to make full use of the facilities on offer from YDSA, which include a huge collective Yamaha pit based in the car park of the MASERU SUN, a bike wash bay, technical assistance from qualified technicians, tyre changing facilities, lubes, air filters washes and preparation, and a massive supply of spares and accessories that may, or may not, need to be replaced during the race. Furthermore, YDSA will have comprehensive service stations at all the DSP’s (De control and service points), where riders’ seconding crews can base themselves and expect assistance with the running repairs to bikes that often have to be completed during the fifteen minute window on offer at these DSP’s. This will allow the seconding crew to focus on their rider, getting him rehydrated and nourished for the next leg of this gruelling event. And the best part of all of this is that, other than the consumption of spares and other accessories, there will be NO CHARGE for any Yamaha rider using these services. So, if you ride a Yamaha and are planning to, or have already, entered the 2008 Roof of Africa, please build this support opportunity offered by YDSA into your planning. Even better, send an e-mail to adrianb@redcherryadv.co.za stating your name and what bike you will be riding now and YDSA will keep you up to date about developments on this front.
Bayliss won heat one but crashed out of heat two
Wildcards Kel Crutchlow and Tommy Sykes both got podiums on the day
New BMWs ?
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ccording to the ‘net’, the Spanish think BMWwill debut these two beauties at the Cologne Motorcycle Show. The first is a new naked bike powered by the 800cc motor that currently moves the F800S, ST and GS and the second is a very sexy S6RR scheduled to be first shown to the world officially this time next year. The S6RR motor is thought to be a triple and will be 675cc. Expect to see the S6RR at the end of next year and then going on sale in 2010.
/From page 1 Behind him chaos reined as Ruben Xaus thought that he had taken the last rostrum place and if he hadn’t who was the last person that he would want to replace him? That’s right Max Biaggi. Still Ruben told him as much! Conditions worsened second time around, so much so that perpetual whinger, Troy Corser, did much of the first lap with his one arm in the airsuggesting that the race be called off. Kiyo was the rider to revel in the conditions. Practicing his ‘crash at every corner without actually falling off ’ style he built a defendable three second lead that was to prove valuable. This time it was Troy Bayliss that paid the price for his win it or bin it attitude, the Ducati turned ‘round going down the ‘Curves and he was out. The wild card attracting all the attention this time was team mate to the more favoured Leon Haslam, Cal Crutchlow. Crutchlow was the rider just back that tempting three seconds, try as he might he could not catch him, but
it was entertaining watching him try! Ironically third was the attempted party pooper, Corser! As usual, in between the two races was the 600cc Supersport race which turned in to a Honda fest with Stiggy Motorsport’s Josh Brookes defeating the two Ten Katé boys, Pitt and Rea. Just visible in the background was South Africa’s own Hudson Kennaugh, making his way through to a fifth which could have been better with a better start. Hudson was not alone at Donington. Also racing was the stand-in rider for Team Pedercini, Sheridan Morais. Following on from his second place finish at Brands Hatch much was expected of the little Jo’burger but it was not to be. The Kawasaki engine cried ‘enough’ which was just as well as at the same moment Sheridan was penalized with a ‘ride through’ so it could have been worse. Xavier Simeon took the win with privateer Alessandro Polita second, however Aussie Brendan Roberts’ fourth place secured him the title lead with just a few rounds to go.
‘09 CRF450 Gets Fuel Injection
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Rizla Suzuki has extended the contracts of riders Loris Capirossi and Chris Vermeulen for the 2009 MotoGP season.
onda’s totally redesigned 2009 CRF450R motocross bikenow has an all-new frame, suspension and motor that uses fuel injection. Honda claim it’s two seconds per lap faster than the 2008 bike it replaces. The CRF450 has been the world’s biggest-selling big-bore motocrosser ever since it was launched in 2002. An addition for 2009 will be Keihin fuel injection that doesn’t use a battery but relies on current generated from a crank-driven alternator to power it. Kickstarting the bike produces enough electricity to fire the
bike up. The engine has been redesigned form the ground up using thin-walled crankcases for lightness. The motor weighs 1.8kg less than the 2008 bike. The all-new titanium exhaust system now exits the left side of the cylinder and snakes around in front of the frame. This allows the silencer unit to be moved 115mm forward, improving mass centralisation for better handling. Honda is still the only manufacturer to fit a steering damper as standard but for 2009 this has been revalved to match the more nimble frame.
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BITS & BOBS
NEW KTM 990R
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TM has announced a new production 990 Supermoto R, which will go into production early 2009. This is a hardcore, high performance street machine that has a fantastic, proven engine, very high performance brakes and minimal weight. The following is a press release from KTM: Being “Ready to Race” is an absolute must for the motorcycles from Mattighofen, Austria. Now, as of spring 2009, KTM expands its LC8 pallet with the 990 Supermoto R, the fastest ever of
Still watching this space
2008, the 2009 version of the Supermoto R has a clear goal: to ride corners in a dimension not previously experienced. The well-known strong acceleration and rev friendly 999 ccm LC8 motor lets the 990 Supermoto R takes the corners with a powerful forward propulsion; new Brembo Monoblock brakes decelerate the 990 Supermoto R equally as impressively. Because of the reduced mass, the highly coveted light metal cast wheels ensure even better handling and fabulous agility even at high speeds. To achieve even more sporty ergonomics the Supermoto R, which weighs under 190 kg has a smaller tank. This very desirable large volume two cylinder features an innovative, extremely narrow tank/seat unit just right for motor sports activities. The most remarkable distinguishing feature when compared to the standard 990 Supermoto is the spectacular KTM R optics. The black coated swinger arm, foot pegs and above all the startling orange-coloured lacquer and the powder coated tubular steel frame all combine to ensure the KTM 990 Supermoto is a real visual delight. The KTM 990 Supermoto R will be officially presented to the public for the first time at the innovations trade fair EICMA in Milan. Start of production is planned for February 2009.
its breed. It is not only Supermoto fans that can look forward to the 2009 KTM models. With the 990 Supermoto R, the world’s leading Supermoto manufacturer will introduce a fascinating sports machine that again put its own stamp on the scene. Even more radical, even purer and even more “Ready to Race” this is a machine that will fascinate fans of large volume two cylinder motorcycles all over the world. With the “R” KTM adds further value to its Supermoto offer. Based on the KTM 990 Supermoto presented in
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LONGTERMER
Suzuki GSX-R1000 longtermer
WHAT’S IN A YEAR? W
ith the Gixxer 1000 longtermer currently undergoing a series of minor modifications (Arrow pipes amongst others) I’m left in a bit of a quandry. Do I bore you with yet another road test? Been there and done that, more than once. Anyway, in the world of superbikes an year can be an eternity. Last years king of the crop can quite easily become this year’s wooden spooner. Or not? For instance, 12 months ago motorcycle journalists worldwide were just about unanimous in the opinion that the Suzuki GSX-R1000 was ‘the’ 1000cc (Japanese) superbike. A year later and the picture is not so clear. In an industry where model life is two years the 2008 GSX-R (and R1) are well into their second year, while Honda and Kawasaki have brand new models. So this year the new Fireblade and ZX-10R have caught up, and possibly even overtaken the Gixxer. By next year everything will have changed again. Honda and Kawasaki will have essentially the same bikes while Suzuki are currently developing an all new 2009 GSX-R. Rumours are rife that we’re talking a true 200hp, but is it all hype? To give an idea of how superbikes are progressing here’s a short (on paper) comparison between the very first and the latest GSX-R1000: 2001/2002 - K1/K2 For 2001 the bosses at Suzuki decided that it was time to replace the ageing and somewhat lardy GSX-R1100. Step up the first GSX-R1000, 100cc smaller yet more powerful and faster. It delivered 160 bhp at 11,000 rpm, was capable of a sub 10 second quarter mile and best of all, it was light and nimble. A real street legal racing replica. Based on it’s smaller sibling, the GSX-R750, it wasn’t just an enlargened version, although it still shared many features with it’s little brother. The main frame was basically the same in both models, but the material used on the 1000 was 0,5 mm thicker. According to Suzuki, the torsional rigidity of the frame had increased 10% in comparison with the 750. The dimensions of the bike had more in common with the racing RGV500 than the GSX-R750. The engine weighed 59 kg, slightly heavier than the 750 engine but 14 kg lighter than a GSX-R1300 Hayabusa’s. Exotic materials were introduced to keep weight down: titanium for the exhaust pipe and the inside of the silencer the R1000’s making the exhaust system 1,8 kg lighter than the 750’s. Titanium was also also used in the front fork. Seven years later: 2007/2008 - K7/K8 Suzuki revealed a significantly updated GSXR1000 for 2007 at the Paris Motor Show. The new bike had gained around 7kg over the 2006 model, most likely due to its new exhaust system necessitated by the new European emissions regulations. To counter this significant weight increase, Suzuki concentrated on improving the aerodynamics. The engine was now up to 999cc with forged aluminum alloy pistons, chrome-moly shotpeend connecting rods, hollow camshafts, and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration. The 07/08 model also features three different engine mapping configurations, selectable via a three-position handlebar switch; standard, sport, and ‘wet’ (which softens power delivery and would also be helpful on cold tires). There’s are a host of features taking directly from Suzuki’s World SBK and MotoGP campaigns such as a ‘slipper’ clutch allowing smooth downshifts without the back wheel locking up and a trapezoidal radiator offering 10% more cooling. So after seven years the GSX-R1000 is still essentially just a race bike for the road and while on paper the differences may seem small, in the real world they make a huge difference. Then there are the improvements that can’t be seen on paper like chassis rigidity and weight distribution and it becomes clear that these two models of the ‘same bike’ are really worlds apart. And next year’s model? After all, it’s only a year............
2001 GSX-R 1000 Specs
2008 GSX-R 1000 Specs
Length: Width: Height: Seat Height: Wheelbase: Ground Clearance: Dry Weight: Engine type: Power output: Torque: Bore & Stroke: Compression: Transmission: Front supension:
Length: Width: Height: Seat Height: Wheelbase: Ground Clearance: Dry Weight: Engine type: Power output: Torque: Bore & Stroke: Compression: Transmission: Front supension:
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2 045 mm 715 mm 1 135 mm 830 mm 1 410 mm 130 mm 170 kg Water-cooled 988 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves 160 hp (118 kW)/ 10.800 rpm 110 Nm/ 8,500 rpm 73.0 x 59.0mm 12.0 : 1 6 speed constant mesh Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload and compression damping, 4-way adjustable rebound damping Dual 320mm discs / six piston calipers Single 220mm disc
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INTERVIEW
Exclusive interview: Despite high expectations, Jorge Lorenzo’s debut MotoGP season has been a bit of a rollercoaster. Dick Knowles spoke to him on the phone
JORGE: ON THE LINE
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orge Lorenzo is one of the greatest talents to emerge from the MotoGP nursery- 125 and 250 racing. I first bumped in to him when he was hanging around the paddock waiting for his birthday so that he would be allowed to practice! Signing for Yamaha this year, he burst on to the MotoGP scene, scoring three pole positions in a row and taking his first outright win in only his third attempt on the big bikes. Since that impressive debut both Lorenzo and his great rival, Dani Pedrosa, have suffered as a result of the lack of performance from their Michelin tyres, (something that he touches on in these questions and answers.) At one stage his confidence was so rattled that he admitted he was scared getting on to the bike. Still he has rallied for the end of the year and something of his old form is returning-on to the questions.
The season started with such promise, pole positions and the first win. What has happened since then to influence the results?
Across your pit you have one of the most talented riders of this modern age, is that an advantage or disadvantage?
“I was unlucky with injury and crashes, which of course sets you back some steps, and in fact I haven’t been at 100% full fitness since before China. Also recently we have struggled with grip and so this has also had an effect on my performance. Still we’re hoping for a more positive end to the season now.”
“Valentino is the greatest rider so of course it’s and advantage in many ways, but we have different tyres and our garage is split so in fact we don’t share data, it’s more like two teams within one team.”
On the 250 you had a very distinctive style; late in to the corner and often seeming to run wide. No other rider could follow your lines. On the 800, your style has changed, is that a conscious decision that you had to make? “I had to change some things about my riding style in order to adapt to the MotoGP bike and to be able to ride it in the correct way. This is something that my crew and I worked very hard on over the winter at all the tests because the MotoGP bike demands a different style.” Coming from Majorca, you have a fellow islander called Nadal who is getting a lot of attention. What is the reaction, at home, to your success? “(He) is the most important sportsman in the island and the country. This year has been unbelievable with two Grand Slams, (an Olympic) gold medal and the number 1. I like his aggressive style. He’s brave.”
Please give us some of your observations/strengths/ weaknesses of the three riders that ride with you Stoner, Rossi and Pedrosa. “Casey is the Champion, has showed last year that he also can win. He is very fast, maybe the fastest over one lap. Valentino is for many people the biggest rider in the history. For me is a privilege to be near and tying to learn a lot. Dani is very intelligent and he knows in every moment (what) he must do.” Dani Pedrosa is often portrayed in the press/media as a misery, being single minded about his racing in contrast to the clowning of Rossi, what are your thoughts? “They are two different (people), true. But everyone is like he is. I should respect each one.” A lot has been said recently regarding the difference between Michelin and Bridgestone, are you intrigued to see what ‘the other side’ is like?
MLADIN LOSES APPEAL. SPIES WINS USA CHAMPIONSHIP.
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We reported that AMA Pro Racing took two wins away from Mat Mladin a few weeks ago after finding the crank inside Mladin’s bike illegal. Follwoing this, his Yoshimura Suzuki team immediately appealed the decision. AMA Pro Racing has now denied that appeal, and with the loss of these points Mladin’s teammate, Ben Spies, is the 2008 Superbike champion. This is the third championship in a row for Spies, and, although Spies likely would have won the title anyway, there is some irony in that Spies’ bike was not examined on that same weekend, yet it was built by the same team. The final round of this year’s championship series at Laguna Seca will now feature a shoot-out between Spies and Mladin while neither rider has anything to lose.
“At the moment I’m a Michelin rider, so I don’t think about anything else, I don’t know what will happen in the future. But this Championship has had many problems with the tyre, many. I think that watching this season, the most important (difference) to next year will be to have a Championship with only one brand of tyre.” Tell us one thing about ‘George’ that only readers of ‘Citibike’ will know! “I am watching ‘Lost’!” (Now hang on a minute ‘On any Sunday’ I would accept.) What music do you listen to? Anything that we would recognise? “Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eros Ramazotti, El canto del loco (very important in Spain), Blink 182, Michael Jackson (!), Linkin Park, ...more?” (Michael Jackson? I think I’m going to support Dani Pedrosa in future!) Who are your all-time heroes both on and off the track? “Michael Jordan and Carl Lewis, the best in & out” (At least Michael Jordan has a motorcycle racing team otherwise I’d be off to the Pedrosa fan club!)
Honda Trackdays at the big Z
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onda have taken over the ‘traditional’ Sunday Brunch runs at Zwartkops Raceway near
Pretoria. Because of this, Honda dealers, such as Honda Edenvale, can now advertise their wares and look after their own clients. So, does this mean that if you don’t own a Honda you can’t participate? No, the day is open to all makes of bikes but, obviously, Hondas are looked after. If you want to get involved, contact your nearest Honda dealer and make a booking. Honda Edenvale are threatening to be at every track day so give them a call and be pampered by their sales staff. Zwartkops raceway recently hosted the last round of the CitiBike SA Nationals (part of the WesBank Super Series) and laps records tumbled with the quickest time set being a 1min 2.1sec. If you think you can get close to this, then you’ll need the practice. Honda Edenvale can be contacted on (011) 663 0800 or otherwise your nearest Honda dealer will assist.
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NATIONAL RACING
A 600cc Superports traffic jam going into the first corner Photos by www.tracksidepics.co.za
CitiBike National Superbikes and Supersports - Zwartkops
SELLER/HELLYER TAKE DOUBLES W
ith championship leader, Sheridan Morais choosing the international route (racing a Kawasaki in the SuperStocks at the World SBK round in Donnington UK), and therefore missing the CitiBike SA Nationals at Zwartkops, it was up to Clinton Seller to attempt to close the gap. To do that he had to win both heats. On paper, it was going to be easy. In reality, it was a whole new ball game. Qualifying on Saturday was cancelled (oil on the circuit dropped in a morning car warm up) and that meant the grid would be as per championship points for race one with race two’s grid positions determined by the finishing order of race one. The qualifying session became a warmup for both classes and gave no real indication of what was to come. Race one and Seller, Moodley, Whyte and Portman led the field. A hard move on Moodley by Portman in the fast turn 3 saw Portman move to second and try to catch Seller. Moodley was having none of that and showed Portman he can give as hard as he gets. After passing Portman for second, he set after Seller, setting a new lap record in the process. A 1:02.172sec lap smashed the existing record which was in fact bettered by the top nine runners! Despite a lap record time, and some hard challenges, Moodley was unable to beat Seller. At the line it was Seller, Moodley, Leeson, Gildenhuys and Portman. Race two was a repeat of race one but with a few distinct differences. Race long dices resulted in Seller claiming the double with Leeson grabbing a last dash second from Gildenhuys. Moodley could only manage 4th with ex champ, Whyte pipping Portman for 5th.
The CitiBike SA Supersports had their championship leader not only present, but on great form. With no qualifying, Hellyer was on pole but didn’t make the most of it. Race one saw Isaacs, van Breda, White (Dylan) and Hellyer dicing up front. Hellyer eventually moved to the front but Isaacs was not letting him get away. Behind them an impressive ride by newcomer, Brent Harran, moved him up to an eventual 5th. Royce Odendaal had a big off coming onto the start/finish straight and fears were of the race being red flagged. Thankfully, this didn’t happen and Hellyer went on to win from Isaacs, van Breda, White and Harran. Going into race two, and Hellyer knew this was his chance to move into an unassailable position in the championship. Again, Isaacs wouldn’t let him get it easy but Hellyer still triumphed, recording a double win for the day and putting one hand and four fingers on the championship. White got an incredible second from Isaacs, van Breda and Harran. Steven Odendaal fell coming onto the start/finish (like Odendaal before him) and incredibly, his bike carried on without him and crossed the finish line. This was on lap 10 of the 15 lap race. So, at the end of the day, Seller has closed in on Morais in the CitiBike SA Superbikes while Hellyer has effectively sown up the championship. With the next round scheduled for Aldo Scribante (Port Elizabeth) on the 4th October and rumoured to have a night race element, what will unfold? Morais will be back to stop Seller catching up and Hellyer will want to get that last finger on the trophy. The CitiBike SA Nationals forms part of the WesBank Super Series.
Seller took the early lead
Dane Hellyer on the way to a double win
Arushen Moodley breifly leads Clint Seller
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The Citizen Tuesday 9 September 2008
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