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HONDA VALKYRIE

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KAWA VERSYS 1000 BIG BORE GIVES IT BALLS

Honda RC213V-S

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MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2015 TRIUMPH SPEED III 1050R HUSQVARNA FE250 HONDA VALKYRIE KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 SUZUKI DR650SE HONDA RC213V-S

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HONDA RC213VS

Honda has finally released a MotoGP bike for the road. Yours for the paltry sum of...

HONDA VALKYRIE

Big, bold and with rather a lot of go, Honda’s Norse-named goddess is back.

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000

Kawasaki’s Versys finally has the motor we’ve been asking for. It’s a goodie.

TRIUMPH SPEED III 1050 R

The original streetfighter, like all good rockers, is showing no signs of slowing.

DR200S TRAVELS

Beks and Beryl take on some of New Zealand’s greatest passes in South Island.

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51 yamaha XT250

Jacqui Madelin’s XT250 gets a roadoriented set of tyres for touring.

TARAWERA 100

Coverage from the first round of the Dirt Guide Series.

HUSQVARNA FE250

An FE250 won the 0-300cc 4T enduro champs, it’s gotta have something...

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t’s not often a motorcycle manufacturer releases a replica of their race bike, not of a MotoGP class machine anyway. In this instance I’m talking about Honda and its RC213V-S, which has recently been launched to those with enough money. In fact, this is as close as you can get to a true MotoGP machine without leasing a factory MotoGP bike. In the interest of longevity and reliability a few things have had to be changed, such as swapping out the pneumatically-operated valves for good-old fashioned spring operated items. After all, who’d service the air valves? Not your local dealer that’s for sure. And what about the the cost? Well, as is always the case in the spirit of truly expensive items... if you have to ask the price you can’t afford it. But we’re talking in the region of 11 Honda Fireblades... Turn to page 14 for more on the most exclusive production motorcycle money can buy. There have been calls for Kawasaki to produce a large capacity version of its Versys for a good few years. It was worth the wait according to our Rodney. Fast, flexible and a superb all-rounder, the Versys 1000 makes a rather

good bike for the variety of road surfaces we find in New Zealand. See page 28. Inspired by GSX-R1100s with no fairings and wide bars, it was Triumph who started the factory street-fighter thing with its Speed Triple. True to its origins, the latest Speed Triple 1050 R is just as raw and exciting as its great grand daddy, except that its blessed with Ohlins suspension and ABS - both worthwhile additions to a great package. Turn to page 36 for more on the Hinckley triple. Since being taken over by KTM, Husqvarna’s range of enduro machines has been getting plenty of praise. The rear-linkage type suspension give a very different feel to the PDS-type rear suspension of the KTM enduro bikes. The FE250 (Four-stroke Enduro) is an amazingly capable machine, in fact at the hands of Jake Whitaker it took out this year’s class national championship. If that doesn’t say anything about how capable it is then not much will. We’ve got a one as a long term tester for the next few months to race and ride. See page 68 for more. Enjoy the mag. BEN WILKINS.

.....................REGULARS..................... FRONT END 45  ROGER MORONEY 9  NEWS

Honda Africa Twin - more details; New GSX-R1000 coming? MNZ Plans more classes; Revised Classic meet; Return of the Six-Hour.

You can’t keep a determined old dog down, no matter what the bureaucracy.

 ROAD PRODUCTS Need it, want it, must have it...

ROOST ZONE 53  NEWS

Townley prepares for MXoN; Michelin’s Starcross 5 put to the test; Natzke is on a roll; SWM is back!

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Everything you need to keep you and your bike in tip-top condition.

Essential services and products for you and your bike.

 SUZUKI DR650 FILES Our Suzuki DR650 gets a bash plate and a set of Contintenal TKC80 tyres.

 EVENTS CALENDAR

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MotoGP, WSBK and AMA MX Championships.

Grrrrr.... Triumph’s Tiger.

Your pictures from the days when biking was care-free... and we had more hair.

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All good things come in fours, first was the S1000RR along with the HP4 Superbike, then the S1000R roadster. Now BMW Motorrad brings you the new name in adventure sport riding.

The S1000XR with Electronically controlled suspension system, Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) for optimum adaptation to the prevailing conditions. Automatic Stability Control (ASC) as standard for accelerating safely even in low-grip conditions. Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with banking sensor for supreme performance and active riding safety when accelerating. Gear Shift Assist Pro for clutchless upshifting and downshifting. Innovative technology, performance and safety, check out the new S1000XR at your local BMW Motorrad Dealer. Cyclespot Euro Takapuna Auckland 09 486 3077

Experience Motorcycles Kingsland, Auckland 09 845 5950

Boyd Motorcycles Hamilton 07 838 1209

Mount Motorcycles Mount Maunganui 07 575 4190

Motomart Wellington 04 589 5106

Avon City Motorcycles Christchurch 03 341 3490

CRF1000L COMING SOON

ast issue we reported on an all-new Honda adventure bike, designated CRF1000L. Well, now we have more details. Kiwis can expect to see it in Honda dealerships early in 2016 branded as ‘Africa Twin’. With the way the local currency is going it is hard to guess at a price but it’s a good bet it will be around $20,000. While pricing is to be confirmed, we can tell you a bit more about the bike. It is closely based on the True Adventure prototype Honda showed at last November’s EICMA in Milan and is intended as a long distance explorer that can handle unpaved roads and trails. The engine is a 998cc SOHC parallel twin with twin spark plug ignition and the transmission is a six-speed unit. The bike will be available with either a slipper clutch or an optional dual-clutch transmission that will allow automatic gear changing. Word is Honda off-road riders who have tried this are very impressed. Honda says the engine is tuned for “strong and linear” power and torque, as well as instant response anywhere in the rev range. Twin balance shafts help cancel vibration and crankpins are phased 90 degrees apart. Off-roaders will be glad to learn that the bike has Honda Selectable Torque Control, which offers the rider three levels of control and, most important, ability to shut off ABS to the rear wheel. By using a 92mm cylinder bore and a 75mm piston stroke, Honda has been able to keep engine height down and it says this contributes to providing decent 250mm ground clearance. In keeping with its off-road ability the new Africa Twin features a 21-inch front wheel using a 2.15-inch wide alloy rim while the wirespoked rear rim is a decent 4.0-inches wide and mounts an 18-inch semi knobby tyre. There was speculation the bike was designed to weigh in at less than 200 kg. Well, Honda has not been able to meet that objective with the bike scaling 228 kg ready to go. Suspension is by Showa and braking is from Nissin with a pair of 310mm wave discs gripped by radial-mount four piston callipers up front and a 256mm wave rotor and twin piston calliper at the rear. Rather than an aluminium frame the new

Words: Michael Esdaile

Honda’s new adventure bike will be more off-road capable than most.

Fitted with a 21-inch front wheel and provided with decent ground clearance, the new Africa Twin is looking very adventurous.

The CRF1000L has been designed to be thin in the waist to allow riders to have ease of movement fore and aft on the seat.

Africa Twin uses a rugged steel tube chassis of semi double-cradle design and seat height is a lofty 870mm with an optional lower 850mm

high perch. The fuel tank carries just under 19 litres but Honda says this will provide up to 400km of range.

PERO OUT, SHORAI IN…

fter just one year of sponsorship of the classic racing event at Hampton Downs known as the Barry Sheene Motorcycle Classic, Mike Pero Real Estate has given way to new naming rights sponsor Chinese maker Shorai Batteries. The event will still be staged at Labour Weekend but the Barry Sheene name has also disappeared. The event will now be known as the Shorai Batteries International Motorcycle Classic. Curiously, Sheene’s image still appears on the event’s website though…

The feature race each day will be between the ten fastest riders entered from New Zealand, Australia, England and the Rest of the World. Riders will wear vests designating their country. The organising club, the Post Classic Motorcycle Racing Association, says it is expecting entries from Australians Cam Donald, Robbie Phillis, Nigel Taylor, Dean Oughtred and Glenn Hindle. More information: www.shoraibatteriesinternational.com

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ver since Honda won the first MotoGP championship in 2002 with the RC211V, sections of the motorcycle press have titillated readers with speculation of a road going Honda MotoGP bike. Now, 13 years after the V5 RC211V won and more than three incarnations of Honda MotoGP racer later, the world’s biggest motorcycle maker has done it. On June 14 it wheeled out a road-going version of its current factory racer and had Casey Stoner demonstrate it in front of a packed crowd at the Circuit de BarcelonaCatalunya. This really is a grand prix racer with lights, starter motor and side stand, with the engine de-tuned to meet emission laws, fitted with steel valve springs rather than pneumatic closing and the racer’s seamless transmission replaced by a conventional constant-mesh gearbox with sliding engaging dogs. Like the race bike though, it is a cassette-type unit. Similarly, the carbon brakes of the GP machine have been replaced by stainless steel rotors. The new RC213V-S will be hand-built by Honda at an exclusive workshop at its Kumamoto factory. The bike has been developed from the current 1000cc V4 RC213V GP racer by Honda R&D using engineers with past experience of the RC211V (900cc V5) and RC212V (800cc V4). Honda has poured substantial resources into this machine that basic specification numbers

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do not begin to explain. It is not a production bike: Honda expects to build just one a day.

DIFFICULT TASK Taking a MotoGP racer and making it road-legal is no easy task, which is possibly why it took Ducati so long to do it with the Desmoseideci (see sidebar). Foremost challenge for the engineers is to get a racing engine to meet today’s stringent noise and exhaust gas emission requirements and meet realistic maintenance intervals. No one wants to pay top dollar for a road machine and have to re-build the engine every 3000 miles or so. To help in this endeavour, the RC213V-S turns lower rpm than the racer, with peak power developed at 11,000rpm, and three ring pistons are used to help prevent ‘blow-by’ and thus exhaust gas pollution, not to mention oil contamination from combustion gasses. But the RC213V-S “requires maintenance processes different from those of Honda’s ordinary mass-produced models”, so they will be carried out at designated dealerships with the necessary tools. After that getting the engine emissions compliant there was the easier problem of where to fit a starter motor, add lights, rear view mirrors, speedometer and licence plate holder. Honda’s press literature for the RC213V-S – which runs to 42 pages – makes numerous and regular mention of “ease of manoeuvring” as a central tenet in the design of the new bike. As it is based on the RC213V, mass centralisation

was pretty much taken care of. The fuel tank, reduced from 20 to 16.3 litres, is in the same place – between the rider’s knees and extending down under the seat. The reduction in volume was to accommodate a larger battery.

CHASSIS Like the frame of the race bike, the RC213V-S chassis has necessary rigidity only in the parts requiring it, and thin plates used for areas with less contribution to torsional rigidity. The frame and swing-arm are TIG welded by full-time experts adopting “the materials and manufacturing methods used for the RC213V as much as possible.” Machined titanium bolts are used to fasten parts, manually torqued to values different from those of steel bolts. The steering head uses press-fit eccentric collars to support the steering axis but unlike the race bike, Honda will not be offering different collars to enable changes in steering geometry, which has been set at 24.6 degrees of rake and 105mm trail. Öhlins pressurised TTX25 forks (with dust seals added) support the front-end with rear suspension provided by Öhlins Racing AB in the form of a TTX36 spring-damper assembly, with a spring pre-load adjuster on the backside. Rather than a telescopic steering damper, the RC213V-S uses a rotary damper mounted ahead of the steering head, the same position as on the racer. The damper body uses the same part as that on the RCV1000R Open class racer.

Words: Michael Esdaile / Photos: Honda

Where the factory racer uses carbon brakes, the RC213V-S uses stainless steel discs of the same design as the floating wet-weather rotors used on the GP machine, supplied by Yutaka Giken Co. Ltd. These are mounted to machined aluminium carriers. The calipers are the same Brembo units as on the race bike, as are the front and rear brake master cylinders and the master cylinder for the hydraulic clutch. The clutch and brake levers are straight from the GP bike. Unlike the racer, which rides on 16.5-inch wheels, the RC213V-S uses 17-inch forged magnesium alloy Marchesini items to which are mounted Bridgestone RS10 tyres: 120/70ZR17 front and 190/55ZR17 rear. The rider’s footrests use the same adjustable layout of the RC213V, with three lateral and two vertical positions, each 11mm apart, which means there is a total range of 22mm of vertical and 33mm of horizontal adjustment available. The gear shift lever pivot uses bearings incorporated into the shaft bushings, just like the racer. And just like the racer, there is no seat supporting metal sub-frame.

BODYWORK The S-model’s fairing is almost identical to that of the racer. In a concession to the greater steering lock required for street use, the shape around the handlebar area has been altered. All bodywork – fairing, the shroud over the fuel tank, belly pan and seat cowl – are made from pre-pregnated Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) with thickness varied to

achieve optimum strength in each area by changing the stack count of the carbon fibres. The seat cowl is a monococque CFRP structure identical to the GP machine. To mount the rear view mirrors, the handlebar lever guards do double duty.

ENGINE When Honda built the RC213V for the 2012 season, it worked hard to keep engine dimensions as close to those of the 800cc RC212V as possible. To achieve this it set the cylinders low into the crankcase and adopted oval shaped counterweights on the crankshaft so that the bottom dead centre (BDC) position of the pistons is much closer to the centre of the crankshaft. Tungsten alloy weights with a high specific gravity press fit into the crank webs to provide the required balance factor and provide the inertial mass required for crankshaft counter-weights. When Honda built the Superbike World Championship homologation special RC30, it adopted a 48.6mm piston stroke. The RC213V uses the same stroke, which, combined with the 81mm bore limit set by MotoGP regulations, results in a displacement of 999cc. At the 11,000rpm where the RC213V-S develops its peak power, mean piston speed is a relatively modest 17.82 metres per second. Also, like all the road-going V4 Hondas, the cylinder vee angle is 90-degrees. Like the original Honda V4, the 1982 VF750S, and the later VF750F, as well as the RC30

and RC45, the RC213V’s crankshaft features crankpins set at 360 degrees so that the firing intervals are 90-270-90-270. The aluminium crankcases of the RC213V-S are sand-cast while the connecting rods and valves are titanium. The cylinders are of the ‘closed deck’ design to enhance rigidity and reduce deformation of the cylinders from the energy of combustion at high rpm and are plated with a composite nickel-silicon-carbide process. The dual overhead camshafts are driven by a train of gears and operate the titanium valves through pivoting finger followers. The valves are set at a very narrow included angle, giving the intake charge a very straight path into the combustion chambers. In developing the RC213V, Honda adopted short inlet ports to limit intake port volume to improve throttle response. The RC213V-S uses the same cam drive gear drive layout of the GP bike but uses an eccentric adjustment mechanism with co-axial cam gears to enable backlash adjustment without the need to mix and match gears. On the racer, cam gear backlash is adjusted by technicians selecting from multiple gears and hand fitting them to get the best result, something a race department can do but would add a big labour component at a dealership. Feeding fuel to the engine are two injectors per cylinder, one down-stream of the throttle butterfly, the other mounted on the upper part of the throttle body and thus sitting inside the CFRP air cleaner case. This is identical to the race bike.

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Protection by Zeus Zeus is no longer a Greek deity but a 3000A helmet that features an innovated tool-less changeable chin guard and shield and a duallocking system to maintain the safety of a fullface helmet. The chin bar lifts to a high angle to retain maximum peripheral vision, and there’s a built-in PC sun visor for UV protection that’s anti-scratch and anti-fog. Also factor in eight ventilation holes, and a removable liner with a velvety feel for comfort. Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Size style: SM/56 to XL/62, black/GG6 silver, white/GG6 dark silver Price: $239 Info: nwa.co.nz

Cobra-protect those precious hands Made from 100-per-cent A-grade drum-dyed leather, these RJays Cobra 2 long gloves feature floating carbon-fibre knuckle protection for easier grip position, carbon fibre protection on the back of hand, fingers and base of palms, and double-stitched leather on the palms. Leather reinforced webbing joins the little finger to the third finger, more stretch panels across the back increase comfort, and the little finger gets a rubber protector, while Velcro snugly closes the wrist. Distributor: Northern Accessories Size style: Black/White and Black Price: $119 Info: northern.co.nz

BOOT UP, SHIP OUT WITH TCX The TCX Sportour Evo sport/touring boot is made from a microfibre upper with increased front and rear padding for better comfort and flexibility. Features include a breathable liner, a new polyurethane heel guard, an ergonomic shin plate, PU ankle reinforcement with air intakes, a PU shift pad in the upper, an interchangeable polyurethane toe slider anchored to the boots with two screws, a replaceable foot bed, a new elastic zip for easier fastening and a wide Velcro band. Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: Standard ($299) and Waterproof ($379) Info: northern.co.nz

The go-to bag for speedsters Require a backpack that’s built for speed? The Ogio No Drag Mach 1 could be the bag for you. Its streamlined water-resistant moulded exterior won’t deform in the wind, and the multiple interior storage compartments are designed to ensure your cargo stays in place throughout your ride. There’s even a laptop pocket with Velcro straps to make this the modern biker’s briefcase. Distributor: Crown Kiwi Style: Stealth Price: $149.90 Info: crownkiwi.co.nz

Style and safety for the discerning lady rider The Macna Iseo 2 is a stylish ladies jacket designed to appeal to discerning riders. The form-fitting cut features CE protectors and reinforced panels in the elbows and shoulders for extra safety. Urban riders get the benefit of Side Eye visibility, while those wanting more can add Macna’s unique Vision Vest. The jacket includes plenty of external and internal pockets, too. Feel the cold? There’s a detachable thermo liner, use it in winter and remove it for warmer weather. Distributor: Darbi Accessories Size style: Black, Grey/blue Price: $299 Info: motorcyclegearnz.com

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Weight Lifter The SnapJack is a clever jack which slides under the right-hand side of the swingarm to lift the rear tyre about a 12mm off the ground – that’s just enough room to spin it and get the chain rolling. Unless your bike has a centre stand, the Snapjack is the quickest tool to assist with chain and drivetrain maintenance. It comes with a locking strap to keep the front brake on, and two rubber pads to protect your floor, as well as a neat carry bag. Distributor: Dold Industries Price: from $79.95 Info: dold.co.nz

LOCK IT, DON’T LOSE IT Small and compact enough to fit in your pocket, jacket or on a belt loop, HelmetLok is designed to lock your helmet to any make of bike using the handlebar or frame as an anchor point. Instead of being weighed down carrying your helmet around, just use the simple-to-operate, carabiner-style HelmetLok to secure your helmet using the outward-opening lock mechanism. Use with the HelmetLok Cable to secure your helmet and jacket to your bike. Distributor: Dold Industries Price: Helmetlok $39.50, Helmetlok cable $10.95 Info: www.dold.co.nz

Gloves take on urban cool This Five WFX Skin WP waterproof glove is aimed at city riding, and oozes urban cool. Constructed largely of leather, with fabric insets, it includes a knuckle and finger PU shell for protection, a Hipora breathablewaterproof membrane and a 180g Thinsulate lining. There’s a single adjustment strap, and a leather palm with synthetic reinforcement for palm and thumb. As the Five range uses European sizing, it’s suggested Kiwis buy one size larger than they normally would. Distributor: Darbi Accessories Style: Black Price: From $139.50 Info: motorcyclegearnz.com

Shocking news for big customs Hagon Nitro shocks are designed as the ultimate choice for Harleys and custom bikes. Built from heavy duty stainless steel, these adjustable twin shocks boast chunky 42 mm bodies and 72 mm springs, so they look right on a big bike. Swapping riders or adding luggage? Spring preload is adjustable, and they employ full adjustable high-pressure gas damping. Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: $895 Putting a stop to it Info: eurobike.co.nz Stopping power should never be taken for granted. SBS pads offer the highest-quality materials for unparalleled braking performance. Say goodbye to They are produced in Svendborg, fogged-up visors Denmark, using advanced robot Say hello to fog-free vision technology to guarantee a consistent with Muc-Off’s Premium product quality level. With riders like Anti-fog Treatment. This stuff Scott Redding and the Kawasaki uses cutting-edge moistureMXGP teams using them, you can be absorption technology in an sure they are at the top of the R&D anti-mist formula to create a game for road, off road and race use. transparent, micro-thin coating Distributor: Dold Industries so your ride is never cut short Price: From $39.99 by a foggy visor or goggles. Info: dold.co.nz Anti-Fog Treatment lasts up to five days, and is safe to use on CLASSIC LOOKS, MODERN TECH all plastics and glass, so it’s a FOR BELL BULLITT must-have for safer winter riding. If you’re seeking a retro-look helmet Distributor: Forbes & Davies that meets today’s safety and comfort Price: $29 standards, look no further than Bell’s Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz Bullitt. Constructed with a low-profile fibrecomposite shell and a multi-density EPS liner, it gets a removable/washable antibacterial micro-suede interior with leather trim, to help it look the part. Distributor: Crown Kiwi Enterprises Price: Limited edition Series $599.90, Classic Series $499.90 Info: crownkiwi.co.nz

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EW N PR E! IC A coffee table book of stunning colour images and detailed histories of iconic New Zealand motorcycles. Outstanding photography by Geoff Osborne, NZ’s foremost motorcycle photographer. Words by Shane Kelly offer a fascinating insight into the history of the marque, the individual bikes and the people associated with them. Bikes featured include: Suzuki XR69 – Graeme Crosby’s rare works example. Yamaha TZ750 – the greatest Grand Prix motorcycle of all time? Suzuki RN400 – multiple championship winner and one of a few works models. Ken McIntosh’s mighty Manx Norton and Egli Vincent – engineering excellence Bultaco TSS125 – featuring an interview with champion rider Ginger CZ360 twin port – this ultra rare CZ model changed the motocross world.

Triumph TR5 and Yamaha DT1 - both created new directions in sport motorcycling. In-depth interviews with motorcycling greats including: Graeme Crosby, John Boote, Ginger Molloy, Ivan Miller, Peter Ploen and Stu Avant. And passionate enthusiasts: Ken McIntosh, Alistair Wilton, Russell Burling and John Nicholson. Classics – Great Motorcycles and People is a terrific read, and you don’t have to be an enthusiast to find this book highly entertaining.

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orget Old Norse mythology of a Valkyrie. Who needs to know about the choosers of the slain? The mythical female warriors who deliver the fallen to Valhalla? All a bit morbid if you ask me. What you need to know is that the Honda Valkyrie is absolutely mega! It’s big, bold and fast. And clearly beautiful, if public reaction is anything to go by. I lost count of the number of people who came up and said what a great looking/sexy machine the Honda is. No other bike I have tested has ever created that kind of reaction from the

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general public. Even I think it looks cool… and I normally dislike the look of cruisers. That said, I must admit that most of the attraction for me comes from the true awesomeness of the engine. With an 1832cc, flat-six liquidcooled engine that has twin overhead radiators, and fans... you just know it’s going to be something special. Okay, so the motor has been around a while in the Goldwing and the Bagger and we know it’s super smooth. No, actually we know more than that, it’s creamy smooth with an almost unparalleled flexibility. But in the lighter weight Valkyrie chassis it

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becomes a bit of a weapon too. Because as a naked bike, unburdened by the weight of panniers and bodywork etc. this Honda really comes alive. While it is certainly not the fastest big bike around, I believe it has the best real-world, big road bike engine on the market today. This engine absolutely point blank refuses to be intimidated by, or dictated to, by the gearbox... just think about that for moment... Want to take off in top gear from stationary with barely a whiff of throttle and clutch slip? You can. Or, pass a truck (from 40kph) while two up and laden without changing down from top? Hell, that’s no problem. Just

roll open the throttle and the big six will effortlessly shrug off the low revs, vanquish the truck and swiftly surge onwards, making your current location a distant image in your mirrors. At 1500rpm in fifth (top gear) the Valkyrie is almost silently doing 50kph. At 2800rpm the Honda is wafting along at 100kph. The rev limiter cuts in at 6800rpm. You do the maths... Seriously, there is no smoother, more flexible and easier to use large capacity engine around. Full stop, end of story. But get this, even though it’s super smooth, the Honda somehow still manages to have character and charisma in abundance. It’s just

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VERSYS 1000

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If you’re looking for a one bike garage, Kawasaki’s Versys 1000 could very well be the perfect bike for New Zealand’s roads.

couldn’t have picked a worse day for a motorcycle ride. In the midst of some of the heaviest rain the country has ever seen, I set off from work after lunch on a Friday. With over six hours of riding ahead of me, it would be dark long before I arrived at my destination and with no time for rest, the worst roads would be right at the end of the journey. Thank goodness for traction control and ABS… I was heading off to meet up with the rest of the KR crew, for a weekend long jaunt around the East Cape (see KR July 2015). We had managed to wrangle a bunch of various KTM Adventure models and one Kawasaki to test, so the plan was to head to Gisborne via the gravel roads through Waikaremoana to give the big dual-sport models a run for their money. Being the one with the day job, I couldn’t afford a whole day off work, so ended up being the lonely sole on the Kawasaki with the 17-

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inch wheels. I skipped the gravel section and headed straight down the main drag to rendezvous at the campsite on Friday night. Unfortunately I was caught in the worst of the rain storm. It was pouring down when I left Auckland and eased up only a little as I rode through Matamata, but the rain came back with a vengeance as I rode into Rotorua. I stopped for ten minutes to refuel and carried on, non-stop, all the way to Gisborne. I arrived in one piece, a bit damp, feeling surprisingly happy to be alive. Not in the “I was lucky to get out of that one” sense, but in the “these are the days when life is worth living” sense. Fortunately the rest of the weekend was graced by glorious late autumn weather – perfect blue skies with a crisp but not too cool air temperature. As far as motorcycling goes, it doesn’t get much better. And to be honest, I really couldn’t imagine a bike better suited to the roads we were on. Am I saying the Kawasaki Versys 1000 is the best touring bike for NZ

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Triumph’s Speed Triple started the whole factory ‘street fighter’ thing over 20 years ago. In 2015 the big triple is sharper than it ever was.

his is where it started. Triumph instigated the factory street fighter craze way back in 1992. The young lads at the Hinckley factory started tinkering with their tridenttriple to make it more ‘hoonable’. Two years later, in 1994 to be exact, the Speed Triple was born. Since then the founding principles of the speed Triple have been strictly adhered to and maintained. Those young engineers created an exciting ride that was grunty, with crisp, sharp handling and in-your-face styling. It has always exuded an attitude of “don’t mess with me”. Some might say it shows the ‘PC’ world the middle finger? Whatever, it definitely has swagger. This brings me to the latest 1050R ABS version. What do you do if you’re Triumph and you already have a kick-

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arse naked bike that performs super well, and with over twenty years of heritage? Well, you obviously wouldn’t be fretting about the engine. The 1050cc, 12-valve, DOHC, liquid-cooled triple has a feisty, bull-ish charm all of its own. What you do is this; you toss on the best aftermarket products money can buy. Ohlins suspension front and rear, the best of the best, Brembo M50 monobloc front brake calipers (with ABS) and super sticky Pirelli tyres. The chassis hardware sorted, you’d then add a belly pan, a small fly screen, a great sounding 3-1-2 stainless underseat exhaust system and finally, Diablo Red radiator shrouds. Sorted. Looking at the Speed Triple’s specs it’s obvious the bike can be nothing other than an exciting blast to ride. It has a short 1435mm wheelbase, a steep 22.8-degree steering rake and a modest dry weight of 186kg. Combine this with

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Following the high road

Words & photos: Rebekah ‘Beks’ Ellis

With the confidence of riding in Central Otago, our adventurous duo take on some of New Zealand’s epic passes.

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eturning from last month’s mineshaft explorations Mike and I stopped at The Victoria Hotel, Cromwell, for refreshment and ran into some friends of KR; Richard Ebbrett and his girlfriend (with her Suzuki DR400) who are both keen on the trails. Apparently Richard’s bike had blown a clutch pack coming into Cromwell but these guys were riding between 500km and 600km per day on the tracks, which sounded like hard work to Beryl and me! The biggest day of riding was completing the highest public right of way in New Zealand - the mighty Nevis Crossing. We started by taking the road to Clyde, and heading up the Look-Out Hill then took the Pylon Road - a dirt track, which leads up to the Hawkden Station. This joins at the Bannockburn Road end of the Nevis, where we headed west. With well over twenty stream crossings (some of them deep) and multiple gate openings it was a challenging ride and having company gave me the confidence to challenge the DR in some much deeper water. Mike wisely took his 1500 on the bridge over the deepest crossing, but I was in the mood to push our limits. Much beard stroking (Mike’s, not mine) and deliberation ensued whilst we scouted the swirling water, searching for the path of least resistance. Then summoning up all my courage and

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keeping the revs up, we traversed the water diagonally. There was a heart-stoppingly quiet moment when Beryl’s exhaust was temporarily submerged but with a surge she climbed steadily up the bank on the opposite side. Impressed and relieved, I’m afraid that despite being implored to cross again for a photo opportunity, I quit while ahead, and still dry. Sharing a drink at the historic Dansey’s Pass Hotel was where I said farewell to Mike and Peanut and climbed over the Kakanui Mountains. The weather reflected my mood as the thunder rolled around and I was lashed by rain. Upon arriving in Duntroon, on the banks

of the Waitaki River, the sun put in an appearance and my mood lifted. I had an easy and pleasant ride to Omarama. Arriving at the free DOC campsite beside the river, I was delighted to run into my pal Bill Cooper, whom I’d met before in Wanaka (see pic below). Sharing a catch-up and some supper while Bill admired my smart new luggage system, he told me how, upon recounting my adventure to other travellers, he’d been met with a mixture of envy, amazement and disbelief that any female could possibly be riding thousands of kilometres alone. But with a bike as reliable and light as the DR200S I really believe anyone can do it and what’s more… they should.

...with a bike as reliable and light as the DR200S I really believe anyone can do it and what's more… they should.

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TOWNLEY GEARING UP FOR NATIONS MX

auranga’s Ben Townley has set himself a busy schedule as he gears up for September’s Motocross of Nations in France. He is off to race the final rounds of the Australian Motocross Championships in the first two weekends of August and then plans to fly to the USA to race the Glen Helen round of the World Motocross Championship. After that he’s off to France to race for the New Zealand team at the Motocross of Nations, which will be held at Ernée. Last time Townley raced the MX of Nations in France he scored 1-2 finishes in the MX3 class. But that was way back in 2005 when he was coming off his fourth season of world championship racing. This

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Japanese rider’s bikes to see how they have set them up.” We’ll try to catch up with Ben in the very near future to see how he handles being a coach – and a competitive rider.

Words: Michael Esdaile

HOSE who have been around the offroad scene for a while will remember the Italian SMW machines that popped into prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The first models were powered by Sachs 50cc and 125cc two-stroke engines at a time when the 50cc class in the International Six Days Trial was a big deal. Later SMWs used the Austrian Rotax powerhouse for motive force and the boutique brand did well in ISDT competition and won a World Trials Championship. The downturn in the European off-road market saw SWM go into liquidation in 1984. Thirty years later the brand has been resurrected by former Cagiva, Husqvarna and Aprilia engineer Ampelio Macchi, with backing from ATV and motorcycle maker China Chongqing Shineray Motorcycle Co. Ltd. The new SWM company has taken over

year he has been serving as a riding advisor/ coach for Honda Racing Corporation’s AllJapan Championship team so is not as ‘match fit’ as he was in ’05. Of his HRC role, Townley says it has been “interesting” and he has had four trips to Japan already this year. It is of considerable satisfaction to him that the team’s number two MX1 rider Makoto Ogata is leading the Japanese Championship. Townley had Ogato in New Zealand early in the year, coaching him in the first two rounds of the New Zealand Championships. “I do a lot of riding in Japan. I put a lot of time into riding technique and I also ride the

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the former Husqvarna plant set-up by the late Claudio Castiglioni at Biandronno. The plant is equipped with state of the art tooling and dyno rooms and formerly produced Husqvarna motorcycles under BMW ownership until 2013, when the brand was sold to Stefan Pierer. Along with the factory, SWM acquired ten Husqvarna models and now the revitalised company is set to launch three enduro models – RS300R, RS500R and RS650R – along with two supermoto machines (SM500R and SM650R) and the Silver Vase 440 scrambler and 440 Grand Milano roadster. First model in production is the RS650R powered by a DOHC four-stroke single Macchi originally designed for the then Cagiva-owned Husqvarna. With a 100mm and 76.4mm stroke, the liquid-cooled DOHC four valver displaces 600cc. It has a six-

SWM-RS650R-assembly The first SWM machines produced in 30 years are now rolling off the assembly

speed gearbox and the motor is fed through a Mikuni fuel injection system sporting a 45mm throttle body. Compression ratio is 12.4:1 and the motor is claimed to produce more than 50 horsepower with plenty of torque. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wire spoked wheels with aluminium rims and has Brembo disc brakes. Front suspension is inverted Marzocchi with 45mm tubes while the Sachs rear suspension unit controls an aluminium alloy swing-arm. Front travel is 212 mm while the rear has 270mm travel, resulting in a 900mm seat height. This bike is fully road legal and scales in at 145 kg. And for those who didn’t know, SWM stands for Speedy Working Motorcycles.

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It is now three wins from three starts for motocross hero Ben Townley at the popular annual Honda Tarawera 100 cross-country marathon.

he 30-year-old former world and national motocross champion took his Honda CRF450 into the lead soon after the start of the 160-kilometre (100-mile) cross-country race, the distance that gives the annual July event near Kawerau its name. But it wasn’t a case of Townley disappearing into the horizon, but rather it was a virtual repeat of the race of 12 months earlier when Taupo’s Brad Groombridge (Suzuki RM-Z450) hunted him down and applied pressure right up until the end. Pahiatua’s national cross-country champion Paul Whibley (Yamaha YZ450F) grabbed the holeshot but Townley leapt past him at the first steep downhill, just a few hundred metres into the race. At the end of the first lap it was still Townley in front, but now he had Groombridge for company, just a few dozen bike lengths behind, and Whibley was back to third (Whibley later dropped to eighth after crashing heavily on lap two, although he did manage to fight back through the field). It got tighter at the front as the race wore on, with almost nothing to separate Townley and Groombridge at the start of the fourth and final lap of the afternoon and it was actually Groombridge in front at that stage, thanks to a slick final re-fuel in the pits giving him an advantage of several bike lengths as they exited. But, despite the race typically pushing competitors to eye-watering speeds, even over

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The N53 is the new off-road helmet by Nolan An extremely aggressive design in line with the latest trends in its class. It features an extra-wide window to accommodate all types of goggles with the rear of the shell designed to hold the strap. Maximum care has been taken in designing the lining with the latest generation sweat absorbing and highly breathable fabrics that can be easily removed for washing. The effective ventilation system offers optimal internal climate control and features several air intakes and extractors as well as AirBooster Technology. The lower edge of the helmet is designed for clearance and support of a neck brace. Complete with a fully adjustable peak.

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BMW R1200GS skid plate Touratech’s Expedition Long skid plate delivers bolt-on protection for your water-cooled R1200GS or Adventure and is a necessity for off-road riding. Designed specifically for the R1200GS with an ultra-strong stainless-steel sub-mount, 4mm-thick aluminium construction with corrugated channels for extra strength, replaceable polyamide nylon sliders, a lowprofile design, and gives complete coverage from the front of the engine to the rear wheel. Distributor: Touratech NZ Price: $619 including delivery Info: touratech.co.nz

The Hustle Want to be one in a million? Well, almost. Only 30 Scott Hustle Throwback limitededition MX goggles will be sold in New Zealand. The competition will know you’re wearing them — they’re easily recognised by the custom-woven hot pink and neon yellow throwback strap. Each frame is as unique as its rider, as every one is hand splattered with bright colours on black, and comes with a chrome FC lens, its own microfibre bag, and a specially-marked box. Distributor: Darbi Accessories Price: $129.50 Info: motorcyclegearnz.com

Viva la Evolution! There’s nothing like evolution to fine-tune a formula, and Arai’s new VX-Pro4 helmet has evolved from its Pro3 predecessor. We’re told that the years of experience that led to this off-road helmet should make it the perfect choice for motocross, enduro or off-road use. Arai helmets employ a simple organic shell shape — based on the R75 Shape concept. Don’t mistake the lack of exaggerated edges and protrusions as lack of creativity; the aim is to maintain the shell’s integrity during a realworld impact to keep that brain of yours in peak condition even when the conditions aren’t. Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $799 Info: northern.co.nz

Stinging trail performance Pirelli’s Scorpion Trail tyre is designed for sporty performance off road. It uses a revolutionary tread pattern to combine that performance with a very innovative look. Patented steel-belt technology in radial sizes should provide high stability and excellent handling on all terrain even when fully loaded. The latest-generation materials have allowed a new compound that maximises grip in all weathers, without sacrificing longevity. Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: from $179 Info: nwa.co.nz

O’Neal Element jersey/trou The 2016 O’Neal Element Jersey features new graphics on the breathable, moisturewicking material, and is cut with an extended tail for tucking in. As for the trou, they’re made of heavy-duty denier fabrics, also with new graphics, and with insets of durable Spandex to allow increased movement in critical areas, protective rubber patches, and an adjustable ratchet close system. Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: Shirt $34.95, trou. $119 Info: northern.co.nz

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Versatile helmet for versatile riders The AGV AX-8 Dual Evo is a versatile helmet suited for both on- and off-road use, resembling the AX-8 Evo motocross version on which it was modelled. Additional technical features like the visor and its special opening mechanism, the open/shut chin air vent and extra ventilation mean it provides the performance and comfort of a road helmet. The Integrated Ventilation System features ducts for improved air circulation, the retention-strap cover and the sanitised, and the breathable Dri-Lex internal components remove for washing. Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Size style: XS/54 to 2XL/64, GT black/red/silver, Mono gloss black or matte black Price: FR $699, Mono $649 Info: nwa.co.nz Clear vision with Muc-Off Muc-Off Visor, Lens & Goggle Cleaner quickly and safely removes dirt, dust, grime, snow, sweat and oily residue from helmets, eye wear, cycling glasses, and snowboard, MX and ski goggles. Formulated using de-ionised water as recommended by many helmet manufacturers, and it’s safe to use on all lens materials including polycarbonate, its anti-bacterial and uses pH-neutral soaps. Not only that, it’s also fully biodegradable and contains no solvents or harmful chemicals. Distributor: Forbes & Davies Price: $29 Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz Honda TRX protection This new range of bull bars for the Honda TRX 500 and 420 models is fresh off the production line. Ventura builds bull bars for almost any quad, and all are designed to withstand the demands of agricultural and farm use to keep the plastics from being bashed around by trees, animals, or whatever else you decide to throw at it. Distributor: Dold Industries Price: From $499 Info: www.dold.co.nz

Ultimate Radiator Protection Riding hard ahead of that epic earthquake, avalanche or chasing raptor, you’ll be glad you bought these Emperor Radiator Guards. Made in Canada, they protect your radiator’s front and side against impacts from flying projectiles, dino teeth or crashes. Emperor guards feature a staggered horizontal punch pattern that provides maximum airflow to reduce the possibility of overheating. They are available for most dirt bikes and adventure machines. Distributor: Dold Industries Price: From $104.99 Info: www.dold.co.nz

Fruity lube Ipone’s Samouraï Racing 100% Synthetic is a lubricant specially formulated for two-stroke trials, enduro, motocross and race competition engines, though you can use it during everyday riding, too. We’re told its excellent lubricating properties will reduce oil consumption, while an integrated dispenser in the container eases measurement of oil percentage. This stuff colours the mix orange, so you know you’ve added it, and if you want, you can even buy it smelling of strawberries. Sorta. Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: One litre, $49, four litres, $145 Info: nwa.co.nz

It’s a jack-up with DRC This new affordable height-adjustable dirt-bike lift stand from DRC features a non-step height-adjust system that lifts your machine anywhere from 250 to 350mm, and fits under most off-road bikes from 65cc to full size. The stand comes with a jack foot pedal designed for easy use, a hydraulic damper to eliminate shocks when you lower the bike, a non-slip rubber plate to hold the bike securely, and rubber foot caps for better grip and stability. Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $119 Info: northern.co.nz

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forma terra Introducing Forma’s all-new Terra adventure boot. These European made boots come with all the bells and whistles including a full grain leather upper, CE approved protections in critical areas, buckle and velcro closure (with replaceable buckles), and a Drytex waterproof and breathable liner. Available in either Brown or Black in Euro sizes 42 to 49, these boots are highly recommended for Adventure, Enduro and Quad riders. See your rrp $499 local Forma dealer for details.

forma terrain tx The Terrain TX Boot, sits in the middle of Forma’s off road range and is now available in NZ in a range of colours. These CE certified European-made boots are constructed from Leather and synthetic material, with injected moulded plastic protections. Comfort too, is paramount to the entire Forma range, and the TX doesn’t disappoint with its hinged ‘Stitched Flex Control System’ that provides the rider with superb feel and flexibility plus rrp added safety. See $439 in-store for more details.

forma predator Forma’s high-end off road Predator Boot is now available in New Zealand. These are used by some of the top World MX and Enduro riders, so as you would expect rrp they’re loaded with $659 features to provide the user with premium protection and comfort, including plenty of injection moulded plastic protections plus a carbon fibre dual-pivot flex control system in the ankle. Head to your local dealer and grab yourself a pair of these classy European made boots today.

maxima pro plus 4t oil Good news for those who think full synthetic engine oils are way too expensive. The fine folk at Maxima have come up with a solution with PRO PLUS+. This is a value priced ester fortified full synthetic 4-cycle engine oil, still with all the goodness and protection Maxima is famous for, but at a much more wallet-friendly price. So if you thought you couldn’t afford a high performance synthetic oil for your ride, think again. Give your bike’s engine maximum protection, and grab a pack of PRO PLUS+ from your nearest Maxima Oil stockist.

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eks brand x-grom Don’t leave the little shredders out! The X-GROM junior goggle has nearly all of the benefits of its big bro, the GOX. It also carries some pretty impressive results along with it. With integrated tearoff posts on the anti-fog coated Lexan lens, along with two layer, 15mm thick, sweat absorbing face foam your little dudes will be seeing their way clear in comfort and style. Available in new 2015 colours from better dirt gear retailers. rrp

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muc-off bike cleaner Every garage or shed should have a bottle of this glorious cleaner. Designed specifically for motorcycles, this classic pink Bike Cleaner has incredible cleaning power because it contains revolutionary Nano Technology that breaks down dirt and grime on microscopic levels, while also caring for your motorbike’s delicate finish. Unlike some other cleaners, Muc-Off Bike Cleaner is so effective, you apply it to a wet surface and it will still safely and easily remove built up grime. Ideal for superbikes, from cafe racers, dirtbikes and $19 adventure bikes. Available from Muc-Off stockists.

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Winner of the NZ 0-300cc four-stroke enduro championship and in our garage for a few months, the KR dirt team are getting to grips with our long term FE250. Words: Jock McLauchlan / Photos: Geoff Osborne

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- RACE RESULTS -

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MotoGP Results Total

Sachsenring Rd 9

Assen Rd 8

Catalunya Rd 7

Mugello Rd 6

Valentino Rossi

Yamaha

ITA

179

Jorge Lorenzo

Yamaha

SPA

166

Andrea Iannone

Ducati

ITA

118

Marc Marquez

Honda

SPA

114

Andrea Dovizioso Ducati

ITA

Bradley Smith

Yamaha

GBR

Dani Pedrosa

Honda

SPA

Cal Crutchlow

Honda

GBR

Pol Espargaro

Yamaha

SPA

Maverick Vinales

Suzuki

SPA

Next Rounds:

Auckland Motorcycle Club Advanced Rider Training Visit AMCC website (www.amcc.org. nz for entry form) Enquiries: Colleen at cthompson@paraserv.co.nz or amccinc@Ihug. co.nz or ph 09 4891239 or 0274231433 OCTOBER - 10, Advanced Rider Training, at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park $175 for club members, $205 for non club members, contact Colleen Thompson at colleenryanthompson@gmail.com or 0274231433 - 10, Off Road Training with Chris Birch, in New Plymouth, 9-4, $195 pp, phone 0211900758 - 11, Off Road Training with Chris Birch, in New Plymouth, 9-4, $195 pp, phone 0211900758 TRIALS

9 August Indianapolis, 16 August Czech Republic

World Superbike Championships 2015

USA

Misano

Round 9

Race 2

Race 1

Round 8

Race 2

Race 1

Round 7

Race 2

Race 1

Jonathon Rea

407

375

330

Tom Sykes

282

242

206

Chas Davies

Ducati

263

213

184

Leon Haslam

Aprilia

240

226

199

J Torres

Aprilia

164

140

131

Sylvain Guintoli

Honda

136

127

113

D Giugliano

Ducati

119

106

V D Mark

Honda

114

L Mercado

Ducati

104

A Lowes

Suzuki

ITA

Next rounds: 19 July USA, 2 August Malaysia, 20 September Spain, 4 October France, 18 October Qatar

AMA Pro Motocross 2015 - Results after 9 rounds (of 12) 450cc

250cc

Name

Country

Results

Name

Country

Ryan Dungey

400

Jeremy Martin

375

Justin Barcia

USA

331

Marvin Musquin

France

371

Ken Roczen

Germany

331

Zachary Osborne

USA

259

Blake Baggett

USA

275

Joseph Savatgy

USA

240

Christophe Pourcel

France

247

Alex Martin

233

Jason Anderson

USA

242

Jessy Nelson

233

Broc Tickle

USA

226

Aaron Plessinger

USA

203

Phillip Nicoletti

USA

209

Shane McElrath

USA

181

Weston Peick

USA

198

Adam Cianciarulo

USA

178

Fredrik Noren

Sweden

187

Cooper Webb

174

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uch has been said and written about Edward Turner’s Triumph Speed Twin. It was without doubt the model that set the stage for the British motorcycle industry’s thirty or forty year passion for parallel twins, but many believe the model that followed it, the Tiger 100, was the bike that gave the twin configuration its real impetus in the market place. The 500cc Speed Twin first appeared in 1938, and with war clouds forming over Europe the Tiger was launched in 1939. The Tiger was actually a sporting version of the Speed Twin. It had a higher compression ratio, forged pistons, polished inlet ports, and bigger carburettor. Special mufflers had end caps that could be removed easily with a screw driver, transforming the pipes into open megaphones, for the race track only of course. The extra horsepower achieved would lift the Tiger’s output to around 10bhp higher than the Speed Twin, and give it a top speed of 160kph. Apart from that the machines were very similar. They even weighed the same, 165.45kg. The extra speed and horsepower, however, made the Tiger very attractive for race track use. In 1946, with the war, over Triumph began building motorcycles again, and that year Ernie Lyons won the Manx Grand Prix in the Isle of Man. He rode a race-kitted version of the Tiger 100, known as the Grand Prix Triumph. Apart from engine

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