KIWI RIDER MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016

SUZUKI SV650

VERSATILE V-TWIN IS BACK

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THE GS FOR ANY ADVENTURE

MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2016

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL? HIGH SPEED STABILITY

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Pirelli technology from World Superbike Championship Unprecedented handling for a new generation of sporty behaviour Bi-compound with wide side soft stripe offering full grip starting from mild lean angle

Bi-Compound rear tyre combining long lasting mileage with excellent grip Pirelli Enhanced Patch Technology (EPT) optimising the contact patch for improved grip Functional Groove Design (FGD) to optimise wet (R) Range is specifically designed for low behaviour displacement bikes

Racetrack performance and the best road holding feeling Profiles and structures set the new for a road tyre benchmark of the segment ensuring high support while leaning and fast stand up while accelerating out of the corner Pirelli patented EPT matched with Bi-Compound on rear optimize the contact patch for the best grip on road and on racetrack Aggressive Rosso style tread design

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The ideal tyre for travellers using the bike for long road trips, with side bags and passenger, looking for safety on wet, stability and mileage The evolution of the Angel ST, stretching the concept of Sport Touring into Gran Turismo, bringing the sporty attitude to a wider range of usage conditions and for longer distances The new reference for mileage in Sport Touring tyres Excellency in wet performance and grip Performance consistency until the end of tyre’s life Bi-Compound

Conventional tyre for sporty use of small and medium displacement bikes in all weather conditions Dry and wet grip performance, keeping mileage level thanks to the special compounds

Conventional sporty tyre for medium powered sport-touring bikes Lighter and precise handling and stable behaviour in all riding conditions given by the multiple radius rear tyre contour Optimised mechanical dry and wet grip without compromising mileage

THE CUSTOM CRUISING TYRE WITH THE PIRELLI SPORTY FEELING

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Conventional sporty tyre for medium powered sport-touring bikes Lighter and precise handling and stable behaviour in all riding conditions given by the multiple radius rear tyre contour Optimised mechanical dry and wet grip without compromising mileage

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Pleasure without compromise › Grip and handling › Maximum grip on wet roads › Lasts 20% longer compared to Michelin Pilot Power 2CT∗

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MICHELIN Pilot Power An affordable choice For your sport bike

MICHELIN Pilot Road 4

Derived directly from Michelin’s sport touring Radial tyre ranges >Excellent grip in wet conditions › Its radial construction ensures highly comfortable ride and reassuring handling performance.

The radial construction also promotes long tyre life

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Grip, durability and design for classic, middleweight and neo-retro bikes › A large range of sizes for major brands like Royal Enfield, Moto Guzzi › Good tread life, handling and grip whatever the weather › A classic design that adds the final touch to your bike

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The MICHELIN tyre developed exclusively for the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob

MICHELIN Pilot Activ

Life expectancy of the rear tyre is up to 40,000km∗ › Excellent handling and feedback › Grip on both wet and dry surfaces › Original equipment on the Yamaha XV950 Racer

ROAD SELECTION 2016

MICHELIN Scorcher 32

The range was recently approved for the HarleyDavidson Electra Glide, Road Glide, and Street Glide.

It is also fitted as original equipment for almost all the Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna models

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The MICHELIN radial tyre developed exclusively for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod , Sportster , Fat Boy and all the Street models

90% road 10% off-road

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MICHELIN Pilot Street Radial

MICHELIN Scorcher 11

Michelin’s solution for all types of cruisers

› All the advantages of the Michelin Pilot Road 4 tyre › Enhanced stability for GT bikes › Equips and is approved for 2014 BMW R 1200 RT

Except on snow and ice and other extreme conditions ** In-house tests carried out in 2013

The original dual compound Sport touring tyre

MICHELIN Commander II

Feel more secure, whatever the road conditions*

› Lasts up to 20% longer than the Michelin Pilot Road 3 tyre∗∗ › Outstanding grip even in difficult Conditions∗

MICHELIN Pilot Road 2 >Excellent longevity, grip and handling › Softer rubber compound on the tyre shoulders for superb grip while cornering › Harder rubber compound in the centre of the tyre to maximse tyre life

MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 GT

Feel more secure whatever the road conditions*

From the moment it was launched, Michelin Pilot Power’s performance credentials and technologies derived from the world of racing, revolutionised the Sport tyre market

THE SCORCHER A Michelin tyre for Harley-Davidson®

* According internal tests organised in 2012 in Ladoux Technological Center

As compared to the previous range according to internal tests

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Stability and comfort on the road thanks to Radial technology available for the first time on a knobbly tyre › Excellent longevity › On/off traction, handling, and precise steering thanks to an innovative tread pattern › Resistance to damage and high temperatures thanks to optimised tread depth and a specialised compound

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DESIGNED TO GIVE THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE: • Lighter than the previous range for easier and quicker handling.

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For leisure/competition use on muddy and grassy ground THE muddy/grassy terrain tyre choice for Michelin’s 2014 MX1 and MX2 sponsored riders 25% extra tyre life over the MICHELIN S12 thanks to its new high-resistance compound. Superior traction and grip on greasy cross-slopes thanks to its tall 18mm tread blocks and Maximised Contact Patch casing.

Designed for adventure off-road use ROAD LEGAL

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Excellent handling in tight conditions Excellent stability at high speeds

Bib Mousse Paired with a MICHELIN Bib Mousse, it’s the perfect solution for Rally Raid use. exceptional performance Chosen by KTM RALLY Factory Team, winner of the 2015 Dakar Rally, for its exceptional performance no matter what terrain, temperature, motorcycle displacement or weight of the machine.

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For leisure/competition use on mixed/hard-packed ground In brief

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Price shown includes GST but excludes on road costs.

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yamaha mt-10

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Nothing can ever be taken for granted in racing, especially this year’s MotoGP championship.

suzuki sv650 is back

Sayonara Gladius. Welcome back SV650. Suzuki’s LAMS v-twin returns to woo a new generation.

buy of the entire GS range...? Turn to page 32 to find out.

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46 isle of man tt guide

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Big, bold and a bit of a bruiser, Yamaha’s top-of-the-range MT-10 naked is a bit of a hoon. And damned good fun.

36 bmw f700gs

Could the ‘baby’ GS really be the best

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Ever fancied going to the Isle of Man TT? This is the closest you’ll get to having your hand held all the way there.

flinders adventure ride

It’s the middle of nowhere and our Jock headed there to ride with adventure rider Sherri Jo Wilkins.

76 Darryll king interview

Kiwi Rider caught up with multiple motocross champion Darryll King about the state of the MX nation.

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2017 kawasaki kx250f

Our testers got hold of the first 2017 KX250F that came off the boat to bring you the latest on Kawa’s quarter litre KX.

92 long term report: kawasaki kx450f

Mark Whyte’s personal 2016 Kawasaki KX450F ridden, raced and rated.

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Ride Forever Motorcyce Show; Shorai Post Classic Races; Dunlop to head Suzuki Series; Honda CBR250RR.

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Ever wanted to join the pilgrimage to the Isle of Man TT races? Dene Preistley went this year and thinks it’s a must do. Turn to page 46 for his guide and a chance to win a T-shirt signed by Kiwi road racing legend Bruce Anstey.

Kiwi Rider caught up with former MX champion Darryll King who had some very interesting points to raise about the state of Kiwi motocross. Head to page 76 to see what he had to say.

The first of the 2017 motocross models available in NZ has made its way into the depths of the KR van to be tested this month. Smaller, lighter and faster, the new Kawasaki KX250F seems to tick all the right boxes. Turn to page 86 for more. Enjoy the mag. BEN WILKINS

ELLO... and welcome to the September issue of Kiwi Rider. There aren’t many bikes that come along that knock our socks off. Yamaha’s recently launched MT-10 is one such motorcycle. I’ve been lucky enough to spend a day riding the new naked machine and my first impressions are that Yamaha is onto a winner with this bike. It really is all the fun of the YZF-R1 but in a far more everyday-friendly package. Turn to page 22 for the full story.

Talking of friendly, if you’ve ever fancied having a go at this gravel road and adventure-touring lark, BMW’s F700GS is probably the most beginner-friendly machine out there and certainly the pick of the BMW GS range if you’re taking

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Dunlop to headline 2016 Suzuki series

by Andy McGechan

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he world-renowned Cemetery Circuit races, around the closed-off public streets of Whanganui each Boxing Day, will this year feature the rider who has for a number of years been setting alight the equally-famous Isle of Man race circuit, Northern Irishman Michael Dunlop.

The 27-year-old Dunlop is the latest in a long line of exciting, headline-grabbing athletes who have been drawn to the tricky Cemetery Circuit in recent years, with Britain’s Guy Martin, Liechtenstein rider Horst Saiger and British women’s champion Maria Costello just a few of the other star attractions that Cemetery Circuit organiser Allan ‘Flea’ Willacy has managed to entice to New Zealand in recent years.

The Cemetery Circuit event on December 26 will again be the third and final round of the popular annual Suzuki Series, which kicks off at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park near Taupo on December 4, then takes riders to Manfeild for round two on December 11, before its traditional Boxing Day finale on the public streets of Whanganui.

The highly-respected Dunlop will also race at Manfeild’s round two of the Suzuki Series, although it is the Robert Holden Memorial Trophy, given each years to the Cemetery Circuit feature race winner, that he craves most.

Willacy said Australian motards riders and more solos and sidecar racers from the United Kingdom, including World Champion/IOMTT winners, are still yet to be announced.

The Suzuki Series formula one class champion in 2014, Saiger, from the German-speaking principality of Liechtenstein, nestled between Switzerland and Austria, has also indicated that he will return to race again this year.

However, much of the spectator focus this year will likely go on Dunlop, who will choose between racing a Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike or the “more upright street-style” Suzuki GSX-S1000, supplied by Suzuki New Zealand.

From Ballymoney, in Northern Ireland, Dunlop is a part of a legendary motorcycle racing dynasty. He is the brother of fellow

world class rider William Dunlop, son of the late and great Robert Dunlop and nephew of the late former world champion Joey Dunlop.

A 13-time winner around the Isle of man, Michael Dunlop is the current solo-machine lap record holder for the mountain course around the Isle of Man, set during the 2016 Senior TT in June, circulating in a hot time of 16 minutes 53.929 seconds at an average speed of 133.962mph (215.591km/h).

Dunlop was the first rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT to achieve a lap of the course in under 17 minutes.

Widely regarded as one of the most tenacious competitors in motorcycle racing, Dunlop’s aggressive style has endeared himself to fans over the years and his appearance in New Zealand this summer will surely add numbers to his massive fan base.

“The impending arrival of Michael Dunlop for the Suzuki Series is fantastic news,” said Willacy. “He is a true superstar of the sport and has been described as the best street road-racer in the world, with a total 22 TT podiums to his credit.

“We are thrilled to be able to report that a rider of this calibre is coming here to race.”

Crosby returns to the Classic TT

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sle of Man TT legend Graeme Crosby will return to the island later this year as one of the special guests at the 2016 Classic TT. Crosby will be riding his original factory XR69 1000cc Suzuki, now owned by Team Classic Suzuki, which took him to so much success in the early 1980s both on the roads and the short circuits.

Croz, as he’s affectionately known, will also be meeting the fans and taking an active part in the Festival of Jurby, which takes place on Sunday August 28th, between the two race days, as well as taking to the Mountain Course again for Monday’s Classic Racer Magazine Lap of Honour.

Crosby made his debut at the Isle of Man TT Races in 1979 where he made an immediate impact, taking a brilliant fourth on the Moriwaki Kawasaki in the

Formula One race. A strong season in the UK saw him snapped up by the works Heron Suzuki for the following two seasons where he enjoyed some of his greatest success.

Riding the iconic XR69 Suzuki, Crosby won both the 1980 and 1981 World Formula One Championships and took the bike to victory in the 1981 Formula One and Classic TT races, the latter seeing him lap just eight tenths of a second outside the outright lap record.

He also rode an RG500 Suzuki to victory in the 1980 Senior TT giving him a career total of three TT wins.

Crosby’s short TT career only lasted three years - from 1979 to 1981 - but in that time he took three wins, a second and a fourth from his seven races.

Indeed, had he competed more on the Mountain Course, it’s fair to say he would have won numerous more races

as he battled with the likes of Joey Dunlop, Ron Haslam, Mick Grant and Charlie Williams.

Speaking about the Classic TT, Graeme commented “I’ve only missed one Classic TT since it was introduced and it is one of my favourite events of the year. I really enjoy the Classic racing scene and am actively involved in supporting riders by building classic race bikes. I’m looking forward to catching up with all the fans on the Isle of Man once more as well as getting a run out on the XR69 with Team Classic Suzuki.”

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An inspired wet-weather performance from Marquez extends his championship lead.

Words: Michael Esdaile Photos: Honda Racing, Yamaha Motor Europe N.V

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arc Marquez’s latest win, in wet then dry conditions at the GoPro Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland at the Sachsenring on July 17, proved beyond any doubt he is a man right on top of his game and, although we are only mid-way through the season, Marquez is now odds-on favourite to add a third MotoGP title to his considerable list of accomplishments.

Despite the problems with the Honda’s handling, which has seen all the other Honda riders struggling on a dry track, Marquez has worked out a way to not only ride around that handicap, but has figured out how to use the Michelin tyres to best advantage at the same time.

Consequently he seems to be revelling in riding on the brink of disaster – in stark contrast to the two most recent showings of defending champion Jorge Lorenzo, at Assen and the Sachsenring.

Where Marquez has been able to deal with the treacherous conditions that rain bought to both races, Lorenzo seems to have suddenly lost his confidence, qualifying poorly and riding around at the back of the field. Consequently he finished 12th at Assen and 15th at the Sachsenring, picking up just seven championship points compared with the 45 points Marquez grabbed.

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The switch to slicks let Marquez show his brilliance Leading to the mid-season break, Marquez has a 48 point lead over Lorenzo, with Rossi 59 points behind the number one Repsol Honda man. Dani Pedrosa, on the second Repsol Honda, is 74 points behind the championship leader.

Rossi went to the Sachsenring third in the title chase, trailing Marquez by 42 points. Given his usual good wet-weather form, he was in a position to make significant inroads on second placed Lorenzo, but it wasn’t to be for the Italian.

The race started on a wet track with pole man Marquez taking the lead from Rossi, Hector Barbera, Danelo Petrucci and Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati GP16) but it was not long before Rossi and Dovizioso slipped past and pulled away, leaving Marquez heading Petrucci and Assen winner Jack Miller, who had made a huge amount of ground in the opening lap, shooting up from 16th on the grid to sixth on his first lap.

Petrucci looked confident, picking off Marquez, Rossi and Dovizioso to take the lead four laps into the 30-lapper. He kept his OCTO Pramac Yakhnich Ducati GP15 out front for six laps before crashing,

handing the lead back to Dovizioso who had Rossi, Barbera and Miller close behind. At this point Marquez had run off onto the gravel at speed while in sixth place, dropping to ninth.

Marquez then recovered to eighth place before pitting on lap 18. His Repsol Honda crew had fitted his spare bike with slick tyres front and rear even though the track was still mostly wet. However, a dry line was emerging around the track and that was all Marquez needed. He went back out and started charging, reeling off lap times five to six seconds faster than the riders still out on wets.

Marquez was up to sixth when race leader Dovizioso pitted, followed by Rossi, Barbera and a fast-closing Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda), who had worked his way to third from 13th on the opening lap. That left Miller in the lead for two laps before Marquez swept past and stretched away on fully warmed up slicks to win by almost 10 seconds.

Rossi ignored the Yamaha team’s pit board that was signalling him to pit for at least three laps before he did so and when he did, his spare bike was fitted

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Isle of Man style, Arai protection This year’s IOM TT limited-edition is based on Arai’s RX-7V full-face helmets. There’s a new, slimmer Eco Pure liner and the new ducts, an improved diffuser and integrated air channels for better ventilation and aerodynamics. Also new are the repositioned visor mounting and the VAS (Variable Axis System) visor system.

This year’s helmet bears TT lettering in red on either side, with the classic leg triskelion on the chin-bar and the chequered flag dominating the lower back.

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Hyper protection for active feet Comfort on and off the bike, coupled with protection and a waterproof liner, make the Hyper boot ideal for city and cafe racer riders.

The outer is full-grain leather with reinforced heal and toe areas, while a zip and lace closure make these easy to get on and off. The Hyper boot doesn’t pretend to offer all the benefits of a full touring boot, but what it does offer is a lot more than your average sneaker.

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Get a grip, whatever the conditions The highly versatile Roadtec 01 is Metzeler’s all-new sport touring tyre. Designed to deliver a new standard of grip in different weather conditions, on both dry and wet roads as well as changeable and low-grip surfaces, it also offers higher mileage than its predecessor, thanks to more uniform and regular wear, and great stability both at high speeds and with the bike fully loaded. This could quite possibly be the perfect tyre for New Zealand riders.

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Cream your jeans – and jacket, and gloves It’s vital to take proper care of your leathers, and not just because a good set is pricy, but because it’ll also save your skin if it all turns pear-shaped. Ipone Leather Cream not only cleans, it also protects and nourishes all types of leather. You just apply a small amount of the product to a soft cloth and apply it to your clothes or accessories, then allow it to act for a few minutes – the instructions go no further, it’s as simple as that!

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Racing chain gets the Tsubaki treatment This exclusive Tsubaki Racing Pro chain is developed for racing applications. Hence the special pin treatment, carefully calibrated weight and ultra low friction of the TX4-PLUS sealed rings, all of which combine to create a superior chain which will benefit you on race tracks from New Zealand, to anywhere in the world.

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Customise your ride TomTom’s Rider has to be the ultimate bikespecific GPS, according to a KR associate who’s tried it. You don’t just choose your start and end points, or whether to avoid motorways. You can even opt for the bendiest road option and enter your whole round trip. PC route planning, route sharing and trip recording is yours, or simply check out where the nearest fuel station is.

Of course it is weather proof, and designed for use with gloves. There’s more – check it out for the full details.

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Triumph-ant answer to touring needs Ventura’s world leading Bike-Pack System is now available for the Triumph Street Twin.

That means there’s a wide array of luggage options for the Street Twin: you’ll need to pop into your local dealer to find out more about the options before summer tours lure you out, but in short, there’s the Bike-Pack System and a Pannier Support System to give you over 140 litres of luggage capacity.

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The umbrella for your gear Your old gear not keeping you dry? It’s not too late to upgrade. Check out the new twopiece rain suit from Givi, featuring Ripstop Nylon, three pockets, a foldaway hood, an air vent on the back and sleeves and fit adjustment straps on waist and sleeve – it’s guaranteed to keep rain out as you ride.

The Ripstop Nylon trou feature an elasticated waist, and boot-access zips for ease of getting in and out, and a snug fit.

Distributed by: Eurobike Wholesale Size style: Jacket S-5XL, trou S-3XL Price: Jacket $169, trou $59 Info: eurobike.co.nz

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YAMAHA’S MT-10

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With a re-tuned YZF-R1 motor at its heart, Yamaha’s brawny MT-10 offers huge performance and great comfort... all wrapped up in attitude.

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amaha’s MT range has been bringing us lively, out of the ordinary bikes since the company’s MT-01 was introduced in 2005. Naked and funky, the MT range offers something a little different for the bike-buying public. However, unlike other MT models, Yamaha’s newest MT, the MT-10, gets its motor from a sports bike. Not just any sports bike though, it’s from the Yamaha’s top-of-the-range sports bike – the YZF-R1. I suppose you’d like to know if it’s quick? Yes, stunninglyquick. But there’s so much more to Yamaha’s latest superbike.

I’ll first tell you that the MT-10 is not a naked R1. It’s not a revvy top-end machine that’s honed for the track with manners to suit and a limited riding scope.

No, the MT-10 is a big, bold, bruiser of a bike that is just at home on city streets as it is on twisty roads and open sweepers.

Before I get into the bike’s manners, I want to tell you about the engine.

The original MT-01 took its engine from the V1700 Warrior cruiser, and while it was

a grunty bike, it didn’t offer anything like litre-class sports bike performance. Yep, it was pretty quick but not R1-quick. Not even close. Other models in the MT range have engines which were designed just for the MT range. Take the MT-09 triple and MT-07 twin as examples. They’ve got great engines but they’re designed for a purpose and, again, aren’t in the superbike league. That’s changed with the MT-10. The top model in the MT range gets itself a ‘re-tuned’ version of Yamaha’s YZF-R1 cross-plane crank motor.

To get a big spread of power from the revvy R1 engine, Yamaha engineers have given the MT-10 different ignition and fuel mapping, mid-range boosting camshafts, smaller valves, a slightly lower compression ratio and a heavier crank. I can just imagine some of you being miffed that the engine has been re-tuned. Don’t be. Yes, it’s been re-tuned for low- and mid-range power but, unlike some retuned/de-tuned bikes, the MT has a wave of torque at low revs and huge power right through the rev-range. This is one seriously quick naked bike. 160hp quick.

Wheelies will happen on this bike in the

Words: Ben Wilkins / Photos: Greg Smith/iKapture

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Words: Ben Wilkins / Photos: Geoff Osborne

Just when we thought Suzuki’s SV650 was due its long service award, a complete revamp brings it bang up to date.

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one is Gladius. And so we welcome the return of Suzuki’s SV650. This is a model that was first introduced in 1999 and, personally, I’m glad to see it back in the range. In Europe, the SV gained a cult-like following among experienced riders and beginners alike. In fact, in France the SV is probably one of the most popular bikes for modifying to ever hit the market.

Updated and significantly revamped to meet the next round of stringent EuroIV emissions regulations, the new SV650 is back with a bang. Available in both standard and LAMS versions, it’s the LAMS model on test here. According to Suzuki, the full-power model will be available sometime in September.

All up, the new bike has some 60-odd new components in the engine to bring it up to date to meet EuroIV emissions.

The cylinder heads are dual spark to improve economy and keep emissions low. The pistons have a resin coating to reduce friction and the inlet trumpet are staggered lengths to improve mid-range power without losing anything from peak.

The airbox is also new and has been tuned for a ‘more exiting sound’. In these days of extremely stringent emissions laws, every bit of sound for the rider helps make the ride.

Sitting on the new bike, it’s apparent Suzuki has narrowed the seat and tank.

This new-found lean-ness along with a seat height of 785mm, makes the SV an enticing prospect for shorter riders. Suzuki says the new bike is suitable for riders of 5’ 3” or so. At 183cm (6-feet) tall and a 33” inside leg, I found there was just enough seat to peg distance. Any less and it’d be cramped. So those shorter than me should find there’s plenty of room. The seat is comfortable but I found the heavily sculpted shape only allows a limited

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Words: Jock McLauchlan / Photos: Geoff Osborne

Coming in at less that $19,000, BMW’s ‘baby’ GS could just be the bargain of the range.

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here’s confusion right from the get-go. The BMW F700GS actually has the same capacity engine as its big brother, the F800GS. Yes I know... decals can be deceiving. However the engine is a little detuned to make it more suitable for riders stepping up from true entry level machines. Hence the 700 tag... and the ongoing confusion. To ride the 700 though, it feels just as sprightly as the 800 machine, only lacking a whisker of top end by comparison and is still plenty quick enough for most riding.

ADVENTURE STYLED

While the 700 is a GS adventure machine, by name at least, it is really a road bike with adventure style ergonomics and riding position. It has cast alloy wheels with Michelin Anakee 3, 140/8017 and 110/80-19 tyres. Of course, that does not preclude it from gravel roads or very light off-road work, and it can be fitted with knobbly tyres of course. But, in reality, it is predominately a road bike with comfy ergos.

It has a short, relatively ugly, squarecut non-adjustable screen above the

signature GS asymmetrical headlights.

I must say, the screen actually works okay as long as you’re not looking for total weather protection. The wind-blast hit me high-ish on the chest and kept much of the winter chill at bay. It was also quiet with zero buffeting for me – it is a decent screen.

The seat turns out to be comfortable, but not height adjustable. The standard height is 820mm; however there are four optional seats available that offer a potential seat height range from 765mm to 860mm – that should ensure a comfy height for most, if not all. Heated grips come standard with two options. Nice and warm, to fully toasty – excellent. Maybe I’ve gone soft... but I’m beginning to truly embrace heated grips.

The dash’ has an analogue speedometer mounted above an analogue tachometer that is clear and easy to read. An LCD is mounted to the side with all the usual info such as fuel level, trip, time and warning lights etc. Happily, for easy maintenance in the garage at home a centre stand comes standard on the 700 as well as the normal kick stand. In general all controls are easy to operate, the ergos are comfortable and relaxed with a sensible, logical and commanding riding position.

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‘milestone’ birthday was the catalyst for me to finally visit the Isle of Man for the TT races. This is a trip that’s been hovering midway up my ‘bucket list’, somewhere between winning Lotto and nude fire-walking, for a long time. This year I made the, admittedly last minute, decision to head to the famous Isle to catch this year’s TT – rather than just keep talking about it.

I mentioned my escape to some biking kin with most chirping something along the lines of “Yeah, I’ve always wanted to do that”, which got me thinking about putting the ‘ins and outs’ of a TT trip into Kiwi Rider to make things a little easier for others to also chalk up this unforgettable motorcycle pilgrimage.

The Isle Of Man is about as far away from New Zealand as it is possible to go without a space suit (probably) although

it has a notably very friendly, almost Kiwi feel, about it. Just with a weird accent.

Plonked in the Irish Sea, midway between England’s Liverpool and Ireland’s Dublin, it can be foggy, drizzly, wind-blown, and freezing – sometimes all at once. But, lucky for me, this year was all sunglasses and shorts for the full two weeks of motorcycle mayhem.

GETTING THERE

The first, and not insignificant, step to getting there is to get yourself to the UK. It’s a great time of year to be heading up there, especially if you’re owed holiday, as the TT kicks off at the end of May when things are getting wet and chilly here, and it’s warming up (hopefully) in the northern hemisphere. I flew up via Dubai then directly to Manchester airport, which puts you smack on the right side of Britain, namely the west, and from there it’s a quick 40-minute train ride straight from

Words & photos: Dene Priestley

Ever fancied heading to the ‘Island’ to experience the TT races? Dene Priestley finally ticked it off his bucket list and thinks you should too.

It seems many Kiwi riders have a visit to the famous Isle Of Man TT on their ‘to-do’ list, but for one reason or another most never seem to get there.

Dene Priestley headed up for this years TT and scribed this to encourage every NZ motorcyclist to bite the bullet, jump on a big bird, head up for next year’s event to witness the worlds greatest road race, and support the kiwi racers while you’re there.

the airport to Liverpool. The following day it was a quick walk to the Mersey’s port to embark on the three-to-four hour highspeed ferry trip to the Isle of Man’s port of Douglas. The Manx (Isle of Man locals) folk I booked a last minute attic room with were sporting enough to pick me up.

Easy as.

Ferries also run from Dublin and Belfast and some of the Kiwi’s I bumped into were Ireland-bound after the racing to complete a full UK tour. It’s a four meal, 20-movie, seven pit-stop flight up to the UK, so it’s worthwhile tacking on other northern hemisphere sightseeing opportunities or some forgotten friend catch-ups. You can also fly to the Isle from some major UK airports, but it is more expensive and the ferry full of motorcycles, leather and helmet wearers makes for an interestingly social trip. I chummed up with a group of Belgians from Ostend, who were very much bemused by the fact I was also from Ostend, albeit Ostend the suburb on Waiheke Island.

Another option is to take your bike with you from NZ, as several Kiwis I met had done. Costing for that is between $3000-$3500 for the shipping plus the compulsory insurance of around $300$400 dollars. It sounds expensive but if you have time to tour Ireland, England, Wales, and Scotland, it offers an epic touring opportunity. And don’t forget Europe is only a short Chunnel-ride away (for the moment anyway – Ed). You might be thinking it would be cheaper to simply hire a bike in the UK and scoot over to the Isle, but the cost for that is on a par, and once you mention you are hiring it to head to the IOM you’ll find availability disappears and/or pricing skyrockets as the Isle has a wee reputation regarding bikes and Mad Sunday (and Monday, Tuesday, Wed...).

THE FAMOUS ISLE

The Isle of Man is a unique place in many ways. With a long history going back to initial habitation by Neolithic settlers, then ancient Celts, invasion by Vikings who loved the place and stayed for centuries, it now has a population of around 100,000 residents and boasts the World’s oldest Parliament, with over a thousand years of democratic governance under its dusty robes. Mind you, that same house of power was also the last in the world to still utilise birching as a court-based penalty for minor offences in 1976.

Birching is pretty much bending over after sentencing and getting a good whack or three on the arse with a stiff bunch of birch twigs if you were wee bit naughty.

Caught, court, whack!

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Jock got a phone call inviting him to ride the Flinders Range in Aussie with motorcycle adventurer Sherri Jo Wilkins. She didn’t have time to put the phone down before he’d booked the tickets...

Words: Jock McLauchlan / Photos: Sherri Jo Wilkins, Jock McLauchlan

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herri Jo Wilkins is a proper adventure rider. The real deal, and has a KTM 690R with over 140,000km on the clock to prove it. I’m not just talking about cruising around Aussie here either, which is a challenge in itself; dodging the colossal amount of low IQ feral wildlife that seems intent on trying to kill you, but sadly most often itself, or desperately doing your best not to succumb to dehydration. No, what we are talking about is a genuine epic Round The World three-year adventure.

Starting in Japan, via Magadan on the Russian East coast, over the Road of Bones (see KR July/August issues for

Call of the

Chris Stephens’ Road of Bones adventure) all the way West to Spain with the odd sightseeing trip in between, was just the warm up. Toss in Alaska, a lap or two of North and South America and a world record for the highest altitude mountain ever climbed by a woman on a motorcycle (5903 metres up Djos Del Salado in Chile) as the entree and you should be starting to get a picture – yes a real adventure rider. So, when Sherri Jo gets in touch and asks you over for a wee adventure ride around the Flinders Range in South Australia north of Adelaide, you say yes – with farking bells on!

However, compared to Sherri Jo I’m an adventure rider in name only. While riding tough terrain does not bother me,

I do not like to rough it in a tent if at all possible. Ever. I am not a cave man. I like a shower at night. I like a nice meal at night. I like a bed at night. I do not like to share my sleeping arrangements with feral venomous stuff that will bite, sting, eat or kill me – of which Australia has far more than is strictly necessary. Yes, in short, I am a princess.

Of course, I’m not saying people who like to camp are philistines, oh no! It’s just that after a lifetime working outdoors as a hill country farmer... well, I’ve done that interact with nature thing and I’m kinda over it. So, as you can well imagine some ground rules had to be set... cave dwelling was out for a start, camping was out, cohabiting with unpleasant wildlife was

definitely out and therefore decent food and lodgings was in.

But first, a decent motorcycle had to be hired. Enter Mick McDonald of www. compassexpeditions.com and www. bikeroundoz.com. Mick is a top bloke and extremely helpful. Because Adelaide is somewhat of a hire bike backwater, Mick delivered my BMW R1200GS (liquid cooled) hire bike personally, with panniers and a heap of Touratech fruit all the way from Melbourne, over 1000km away. Now that is service!

He may not have time to do that for everyone, but the fact he did it at all is quite remarkable. Thank you very much Mick. The BMW day rate hire was $205 including all the Touratech accessories.

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Duncan keen to pick up where she left off

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ew Zealand’s Courtney Duncan is ready again to take on the world’s elite. After an injury-enforced mid-season lay-off, 20-year-old Duncan is determined to pick up exactly where she left off before her devastating accident in May, by winning on the Women’s Motocross World Championships scene.

A “novice” on the Grand Prix scene, the Altherm JCR Yamaha Racing Team rider from Palmerston, Otago, stunned the international motocross community when she scored back-toback wins at the night-time series opener in Qatar in February.

She then backed that up by finishing the day second overall at round two in The Netherlands just a month later.

She suffered a crash in the first race in the deep Dutch sand but recovered to finish fourth – at that stage the only glitch in her campaign – and she underlined her strength and speed by bouncing back to win the next race in commanding fashion, finishing a staggering 25 seconds ahead of Kawasaki’s French former world champion Livia Lancelot.

So, with three wins from four starts at those first two rounds, Duncan led the championship standings by seven points from Lancelot, with Dutch Yamaha rider Nancy Van De Ven three points further back in third.

Yamaha’s Duncan was sending ripples of panic through the competition and it had looked a mere formality that she would push on and impress again at the four rounds that were to follow.

But then tragedy struck at round three in Germany in May. Committed to a jump, the airborne Duncan clipped a photographer standing out on the track and the Kiwi hero was sent tumbling to the dirt. She collected her wits and bravely battled on to finish the race in 12th position, although it was probably only adrenaline that got her there in the end. Her thumb and ankle more seriously injured than she’d first thought, Duncan was unable to start the next race and so her day and her championship hopes were suddenly in tatters.

Duncan returned home to New Zealand for immediate

Story: Andy McGechan, bikesportnz.com

surgery and was forced to miss the next two rounds of the championships, in France and Italy respectively. With those developments, Duncan slipped from first to eighth in the standings, while Lancelot has been plugging away near the front to build up a 24-point lead over Van De Ven, with German Suzuki rider Larissa Papenmeier moving up to third overall.

Even with Duncan being unable to contest half of the races (in the five rounds) so far run, she is first-equal in number of actual race wins. Duncan has won three of the five races she’s started, while series leader Lancelot has also won three races, albeit after contesting all 10 motos.

Van De Ven has also won three times from 10 starts, while Italian Honda rider Kiara Fontanesi won the remaining race.

“My championship hopes are long gone,” said Duncan, who in July had a local anaesthetic to have the pin removed from her wrist. She flew to Lommel, in Belgium, in mid-July to begin preparations for round five in Switzerland on August 7.

“My physiotherapist has made a wrist brace for me and now I can’t wait to get back on the bike again. My fitness is pretty good because I’ve been in the gym and cycling a lot over the past six weeks. I have not been riding the bike in about seven weeks, so that’s want I need to do most.

“I’ve got time before the GP in Switzerland, but I should be all good to go. I can’t wait. It feels like I’ve been off the bike since forever.

“I’m not worried about where I finish up in the championship now. That’s been ruined for me. It’s all about setting myself up for next season now.”

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When former motocross champion Darryll King speaks, it probably pays to listen. Andy McGechan listened to what he had to say.

Words & photos: Andy McGechan bikesportnz.com

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he multi-time Australian and New Zealand motocross champion is now aged in his late 40s, but there was a time when this Kiwi rider ruled the roost, before eventually retiring from the World Championship Grand Prix phase of his career in 2000. And the Yamaha ace has plenty more to offer the sport, not just as a coach and mentor, but he also continues to battle on as a feared and respected competitor.

The 47-year-old, now living in the Philippines when he’s not at home in Hamilton, raced for the Tauranga Motorcycle Club at the recent Battle of the Clubs (BOTC) fundraiser motocross in Taupo, finishing as the best-performed veterans’ class rider at the event.

King took his Yamaha YZ450F to finish fourth (combined vets/MX2 race) and seventh (combined vets/MX1 race) in his two outings, helping his Tauranga crew to finish fourth overall of the 26 teams competing that day.

However, those results didn’t really matter to King – it was significant for him simply in that he was able to support the event that had been created to boost

funds for sending a New Zealand team to the Motocross of Nations (MXoN) in Italy this September.

King understands more than most the international importance of the MXoN event, having himself been on the threerider teams to compete at the MXoN on an incredible nine separate occasions between 1987 and the year 2000. He was one of the Kiwi trio that stood on the podium, at Foxhills in England, in 1998. He was twice a world 500cc motocross championships runnerup, in 1997 and again in 1998, before abandoning the GP scene at the end of 2000 and returning home.

Then, although he had been retired from top international racing for a couple of years and by then in his early 40s, he stunned again when he was able to add yet two more national titles to his CV, winning the New Zealand MX2 (250cc) title in 2011 and again in 2012.

King has seen a lot happen in his beloved sport over the years and he has always been keen to put something back, often busy running training schools for young riders, and he was keen to sit down with Kiwi Rider magazine and chat about where the sport has been and where it is heading.

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Keep your head ahead of the pack The new Nitro MX600 helmet features a custom-designed Multi Poly Tech (MPT) constructed shell and a wide eye port for improved peripheral vision — your mates will never sneak past you again.

The liner system is removable and washable, but with intake and rear exhaust ventilation ensuring hot air is effectively dissipated, you shouldn’t get too sweaty, too often.

Mum worried you won’t be safe? Assure her your Nitro MX600 is ECE 22.05 standard compliant.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Size style: Holeshot and Rebound colours, XS to XXL Price: $199.00 Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz

Get a grip in the soft Pirelli designed the Scorpion MX Soft 410 tyre to suit soft terrain like sand and mud, and as an evolution of the MT 410 and MT 44. Use this tyre if you’re after excellent traction and self-cleaning properties — you’ll also like the improved braking stability, which Pirelli says is thanks to those special wings on the back of the central knobs. This tyre is designed to be extremely stable, to keep a perfect trajectory and deliver constant and stable performance lap after lap.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: From $107.96 Info: nwa.co.nz

Rugged protection for rugged mount Honda designed the CRF1000L Africa Twin as an incentive to off-road excursions. Now Touratech makes further improvements to its positive off-road characteristics. Serious damage can be effectively prevented by fitting the large Touratech engine guard, which gains strength from multiple folded ridges in the 4mm-thick aluminium base plate, with an additional lower stainless steel attachment plate to widely distribute impact force. The high front prevents damage to the oil filter and oil cooler while plastic rails facilitate ‘sliding’ over rocks, stones and tree stumps.

From: NZ Touratech dealers Price: $646.60 Info: shop.touratech.co.nz

For all those hard-to-reach places Muc-Off’s 5x Premium Brush Kit takes the hard work out of cleaning your pride and joy after a day’s riding. The brushes will not only clean away all the built up dirt and grime from your bike’s frame and components, they do so while also caring for delicate finishes. These robust brushes won’t fall apart like a regular cheap dishwashing brush, either. These handy brush kits are ideal if you really want to remove all the dirt from those nooks and crannies.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Price: $59 Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz

RYAN DUNGEY sees further The Oakley Airbrake Prizm Signature Series has more than Ryan Dungey’s name attached.

Its lenses are designed to help you see subtle transitions in dirt conditions. Precise colour filtering helps you pick up fast lines, identify differences in dirt texture for traction control and see deeper into ruts where the shadows live.

These lenses are engineered to perform under a wide range of light conditions, to deliver sharper vision even when the track or trail takes you from sunlight to canopy shade.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $259.95 Info: northern.co.nz

Waterproof mud protection These cool TCX Comp Evo Michelin boots are built from an upper of high-wear-resistant microfibre on a PU frame with a breathable lining and double-compound PU soft padding around the ankle area. Double Flex Control reinforcement includes a PU adjustable shin plate, a polyurethane toe guard, steel toe cap, internal heat guard, rear polyurethane heel reinforcement, and ankle and malleolus reinforcements. Four aluminium adjustable buckles, and a new-design, high-wearresistant Michelin Hybrid MX sole complete the picture.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Size style: EU 38-49 ; US 5-14 Price: $799 Info: northern.co.nz

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Rubber to take you further – and back Motoz designed the Tractionator GPS tyre to get you anywhere, and back again. The aim was long mileage, serious traction and smooth transition from pavement to gravel to dirt. This tyre is even reversible.

In 50/50 direction the GPS is a well-behaved street-able tyre with smooth cornering transition from centre to cranked all the way over. In Mostly Off Road direction the aggressive straight-line hook-up and cornering drive is engaged.

Distributor: 454 Unlimited Price: Rear from $180, front $129 Info: 454.co.nz or dirtbikegear.co.nz

GET your rocks off with touratech Touratech’s headlight protector has been thoroughly tried and tested over the years – it has sold thousands, largely because even the biggest stones are unlikely to damage your headlight with this!

The quick-release fastener means you can clip on the headlight protector and detach it again as needed, and of course the protector comes with everything you need to fit it. The headlight protector is now available to fit Honda’s CRF1000L. From: NZ Touratech dealers Price: $225.60 Info: shop.touratech.co.nz

Motoz Tractionator – hasta la vista Its manufacturer says the Motoz Tractionator Adventure tyre is technically 25 percent stronger than many adventure tyres, and has deeper tread than most, too. The tread design is unique, with blocks which self-sharpen for better grip through the life of the tyre and self protect for longer tyre life. Which means you can head off the seal for day after day, your only worry where to pitch your tent – not whether your rubber will last.

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Jacket with everything but the kitchen sink Adventure riding is hard on kit. So the RST Adventure II textile jacket was designed using Cordura 500D and Ballistic 1660 construction. It features a removable Sinaqua waterproof breathable membrane and a removable quilted thermal lining, plus a back protector, knee, shoulder and elbow armour and pockets for optional hip armour. Large adjustable chest and zipped arm vents keep you cool when the riding is hard, there’s a detachable throat coat for those touring legs, and even a water bladder pocket, and removable map pocket that converts to a bum bag…

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Dirt Guide Cross Country Series: All rounds are sign posted from SH 1 south of Tokoroa.

Classes:- Juniors (3km track) - - 7-11 yrs MX - - 7-11 yrs Trail - Juniors (10km track) - - 12-15 yrs, MX 85cc 2 stroke / 150cc 4 stroke - - 12-15 yrs, up to 200cc 2 stroke - - 12-15 yrs, up to 250cc 4 stroke - Novice ladies all capacities.

- Seniors - - 0-200 2 stroke Ex/Int - - 201-Open 2 stroke Ex/Int - - 0-300 4 stroke Ex/Int - - 301-Open 4 Stroke Ex/Int - - Vets 40-49 Ex/Int - - Vets 50+ - - Ladies (all capacities)

Terrain: Forestry based tracks Junior (small race) 3k course Juniors (big course) race (approx 10km loop) starts at 9:30am and is one and a half hours long Seniors race (approx 20km loop) starts at 12:30am and is two hours long Organiser: Forest Trail Events Contact: Sean & Adele Ph: 07 886 5918 or 027 599 6046 Sign On: Juniors need to sign in between 8am and 9am. Seniors between 8am and 11.30am.

Entry Fee · Juniors $50 · Seniors $60 Food for sale throughout the day Prize giving at the end of the series for overall points.

H Words: BenW, JockM, SamG / Photos: Geoff Osborne

Faster, slimmer and lighter for 2017, the KX250F has its sights set on the top step.

eavily updated in 2015, Kawasaki’s MX2-class KX250F missed out on any upgrades last year – it was the 450’s turn to get some love. For 2017, the 250F gets its place in the sun. Few stones have been left unturned in the search for more power, less weight and better ergonomics. Kawasaki claims chassis group weight savings of 900g and engine group savings of 800g, cutting overall weight by a hefty 1.7kg. In fact, Kawasaki also says the new 250F laps a 1m 55s track some 1.6 seconds faster than last year’s version of the KX250F. That’s a huge time difference. So, just how have the engineers done it?

WHAT’S NEW?

To start with, the engine package has been revised significantly. The motor is in a more upright position (7-degrees forward compared to 14-degrees in 2016), which gives the intake charge a straighter path (downdraft-style) to the inlet valves.

Inside the motor, the cylinder has been offset 3mm forwards to reduce piston friction (the piston gets a new coating) and the bore is now plateau-honed for less friction. The crank is new and journal bearings replace needle bearings in the con-rod big-end for further friction reduction. New crank web design gives the crank a 70% balance factor, which Kawasaki says is on a par with its factory machines and reduces engine vibration.

All up the mods increase low-end power and boost peak by 1kW (1.3hp).

The main frame is new, with several sections of the frame revised, including the downtube which is part forged and part cast (in 2016 it was extruded) to increase stiffness. As well as being stiffer, the main frame beams are 6mm narrower.

And borrowed from the KX450F, the swingarm is stiffer and 190g lighter than the 2016 KX250F’s arm.

On the suspension front, the forks get a lighter inner tube and a revised shimstack layout and oil level. The spring is slightly firmer too, up from 9.6N/mm to 9.8N/mm. At the rear, the shock gets revised settings.

Kawasaki has lowered the top of the fuel tank by some 20mm, which has given the bike a flatter seat to make it easier to move rider weight around. As well as being lower, the fuel tank has gained a little capacity too, now offering 6.4 litres compared to 6.1 litres last year. It doesn’t sound like much but it might be the difference between making it back to the pits or not.

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Tester Mark Whyte’s KX450F is proof that a few well considered mods can make a huge difference.

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It is also easy to start, hot or cold.

One of the things that has really impressed me is the Showa air fork; it works really well, gives good feedback and is nice and smooth through all its stroke. Once the air pressures are set they stay very consistent, and once you’ve found pressures you like, that suit the type of riding you do, it is easy to check and

adjust accordingly.

The KX-F is an extremely good turning bike and has amazing front end grip. This is something I noticed the first time I rode the KX-F and is also something Scott Collumb commented on the first time he rode the Kawie 450, he said, “Man, this bike can hold a tight turn”. He’s right.

Over the course of the season I’ve made a few changes to personalise the bike to my liking.

I fitted an 18-inch rear wheel from Talon, with green hubs for a bit of bling.

There’s an Ohlins steering damper and the suspension was re-valved to my liking by the team at Tony Rees Motorcycles.

I left the gearing completely standard. All I’ve had to do to the bike, apart from the obvious air filter cleaning and re-oiling after every ride, are the normal engine oil and oil filter changes. During this time I have done lots of trail riding I have also done the occasional natural terrain MX and the first round of Greg Power’s Gravel Rash series at Maramarua.

The power delivery of the KX-F is very smooth, which makes it very easy to ride for longer periods of time without getting to tired, and with the three map options for different terrain I could always find

something that suits my riding style.

The engine also has a good rev range and doesn’t run out of power early in the way some other brands of 450 MX bikes seem to do.

During the 12 months I have had the Kawasaki KX450F I have been very impressed with the durability of the bike and also how well the plastics have kept in excellent condition and stood up to the knocks and scrapes of the type of riding I do. I have to say that, based on the last 12 months with the KX-F, I can’t wait to get my hands on a new 2017 KX450F!

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EVENTS CALENDAR / SEPTEMBER 2016 * Please check with organisers before event in case of cancellations, errors or changes in dates * ADVENTURE RIDES SEPTEMBER - 1/15, Trip to Bolivia, visit Death Road, Salar de Uyuni, Torotoro, and Potosi, for $8999 inclusive, excluding airfares; visit www.adventurerides.co.nz or email Mike at mike@adventurerides.co.nz - 12/20, ALL NEW AUSTRALIAN Outback Adventure Tour for 9 nights, with NGARNZ, heading up to Big Red on the borders of Simpson and Strzelecki Deserts. Traversing the Birdsville, Oodnadatta and Strzelecki tracks, passing thro Cameron’s Corner and the Flinders Ranges. Starts and ends In Melbourne.

Own motorcycle required. Checkout www. northerngraveladventureridersnz.com - 18/1 Oct, Adventure ride to Cuba, with Adventure Rides (Mike Britton), check out www.adventurerides.co.nz or phone Mike on 0212849047 OCTOBER - 3/31, 28 days riding your own motorcycle through the Andes Mountains, the Atacama Desert, ride along the border with Bolivia, and through to the lush wine and agricultural areas of Argentina and Chile. With Rosco’s Rocky Road Adventures, phone 09 4068807 or visit www.roscosrockyroad.com and his blog at www.mytb.org/rosco-p - 22/24, Heartlander Tour, Bay of Plenty, with NGARNZ starts and finishes in Opotiki. Friday night 21st Oct Opotiki accommodation available but additional to your entry fee, checkout www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com NOVEMBER - 5/7, Great Barrier Island Adventure Ride, fully guided and catered, big bike and pillion friendly, contact Britton Adventures on 0212849047 or mike@adventurerides.co.nz - 12, Gravel and Adventure Training with NGARNZ, for small and large dual purpose machines, checkout www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com - 26, Yamaha Far North Adventure Ride, with Britton Adventures, contact Mike at 0212849047 or mike@adventurerides.co.nz CROSS COUNTRY SEPTEMBER - 4, Dirt Guide Cross Country Round 3, South Waikato (tba), Juniors $40, Seniors $50, phone Sean Clarke 0275996046.

Juniors sign on between 8-9am OCTOBER - 2, Dirt Guide Cross Country Round 4, South Waikato (tba), Juniors $40, Seniors $50, phone Sean Clarke 0275996046.

Juniors sign on between 8-9am - 8, GNCC Round 1 at Murray Jensens farm, Te Puke, with Power Adventures, phone Greg 0274454429(four rounds only) -29, Acerbis 4 Hour, Crosscountry race, Tahorakuri, Taupo, check out www. epicevents.co.nz and 0275144419 or email directors@epicevents.co.nz NOVEMBER - 12, GNCC Round 2 at Burts Farm, Matata, with Power Adventures, phone Greg, 0274454429(four rounds only)

MOTOCROSS AUGUST - 14, TMC Winter Series Round 3, at New Plymouth, phone 06 751 5588.

Sign on 8am, starts 9am, $25 for seniors, $20 for juniors and $15 for minis, MNZ licence required. Round 4 on 11 September SEPTEMBER - 11, TMC Winter Series Round 4, at New Plymouth, phone 06 751 5588.

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OCTOBER - 14, Nailing the Peat 4, at Patetonga, 516 Mangawhero Rd, with Hauraki Plains College hosting the Secondary School Invitation TT Series, cost $55 per rider, entries close Wednesday 21st September, limited to 140 riders. Email amandaf@haurakiplains.school.nz or ring her on 07 8677029 ext 812 RUNS, RALLIES, RIDES, SHOWS & TOURS SEPTEMBER - 2/4, 41st Cold Kiwi, at Horopito, run by Ruapehu Motorcycle Club. Entry forms at www.coldkiwi.co.nz - 10, Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari, 250 kms of scooter riding, from Christchurch to Hokitika, check out www.scootersafari.co.nz - Attention all Aprilia Riders: Wanted to form a small & relaxing club for touring, racing & club meetings every week.

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- 15/16, Suzuki Desert Storm, trail ride, at Karioi, Ohakune, check out www.epicevents. co.nz and 0275144419 or email directors@epicevents.co.nz - 19, Honda Hamilton Twilight Trail Ride Series, at Maramarua Forest, starts 2pm, $40 entry fee which includes a burger and drink, phone Greg 0274454429 and check Power Adventures before attending due to cancellations due to forestry operations.

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Starts 10 Feb 2017

• Enjoy stunning scenic vistas and Kiwi hospitality • 10 day guide-led adventure ride taking in many of the great tracks and trails that the South Island has on offer • Open to Intermediate to Experienced riders who can handle their bikes in at times challenging terrain • Suitable for up to 700cc road legal dual sport adventure motorcycles • Land access fees, Cook Strait ferry crossings and support vehicle included • This ride will take in the more off the beaten track areas with overnight stays at a great selection of hotels/holiday parks and a 1 night hut stay if accessible • Most meals and fuel excluded • Small group tour so spaces are limited • TOUR COST $2575 • Limited supply of hire bikes available

Further details: Email jimdenham@hotmail.co.nz Ph 021 517 110 Web: www.northerngraveladventureridersnz.com todd@kiwirider.co.nz

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- RACE RESULTS -

FIM MX GP 2016

Czech

ITA

GBR

France

Spain

Italy

Germany

Latvia

Mexico

Argentina

Holland

Thailand

Losail

Name

Bike

Country

Total to date

Rd 13

Rd 12

Rd 11

Rd 10

Rd 9

Rd 8

Rd 7

Rd 6

Rd 5

Rd 4

Rd 3

Rd 2

Rd 1

1

Tim Gajser

Honda

SLO

576

44

50

50

47

50

36

40

43

47

45

38

36

50

2

Antonio Cairoli

KTM

ITA

467

27

35

33

34

28

47

50

42

27

44

36

31

33

3

Max Nagl

Husaberg

GER

451

50

23

36

25

44

35

35

38

40

41

40

20

24

4

Romain Febvre

Yamaha

FRA

448

40

0

0

47

30

40

31

41

47

35

45

50

42

5

Evgeny Bobryshev

Honda

RUS

419

23

29

34

38

31

32

35

27

36

27

33

32

42

6

Jeremy Van Horebeek

Yamaha

BEL

385

34

30

28

19

27

32

15

38

24

34

36

34

34

7

V Guillod

Yamaha

SUI

286

19

25

34

28

27

14

23

19

25

21

14

21

16

8

Glenn Coldenhoff

KTM

NED

248

18

29

17

28

10

10

15

17

22

27

22

8

25

9

C Desalle

Kawasaki

BEL

244

34

40

22

31

35

0

0

3

32

24

14

6

3

10

Shaun Simpson

KTM

GBR

225

13

0

2

0

21

21

25

21

17

25

23

27

30

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MotoGP 2016 Championship Country

Bike

Total to date

Rd 9 Sachsenring

Rd 8 Assen

Rd 7 Catalunya

Rd 6 Mugello

Rd 5 Le Mans

Rd 4 Jerez

Rd 3 The Americas

Rd 2 Argentina

1

Marc Marquez

SPA

Honda

170

25

20

20

20

3

16

25

25

2

Jorge Lorenzo

SPA

Yamaha

122

1

6

0

25

25

20

20

0

3

Valentino Rossi

ITA

Yamaha

111

8

0

25

0

20

25

0

20

4

Dani Pedrosa

SPA

Honda

96

10

4

16

13

13

13

0

16

5

Maverick Vinales

SPA

Suzuki

83

4

7

13

10

16

10

13

0

6

Pol Espargaro

SPA

Yamaha

72

0

13

11

1

11

8

9

10

7

Hector Barbera

SPA

Ducati

65

7

10

5

4

8

6

7

11

8

Andrea Iannone

ITA

Ducati

63

11

11

0

16

0

9

16

0

9

Andrea Dovizioso

ITA

Ducati

59

16

0

9

11

0

0

0

3

10

Eugene Laverty

IRL

Ducati

53

5

9

3

3

5

7

4

13

Next Round: 14 August Austria

WSBK 2016

Laguna Seca

Rimini

Donington

Fassi

Imola

Name

Bike

Country

Round 9

Race 2

Race 1

Round 8

Race 2

Race 1

Round 7

Race 2

Race 1

Round 6

Race 2

Race 1

Round 5

Race 2

1

Jonathon Rea

Kawasaki

GBR

368

0

25

343

25

25

293

20

16

257

16

20

221

20

2

Tom Sykes

Kawasaki

GBR

322

25

20

277

20

20

237

25

25

187

8

25

154

16

3

Chas Davies

Ducati

GBR

260

16

0

244

0

13

231

16

0

215

13

16

186

25

4

Davide Giugliano

Ducati

ITA

185

20

0

165

16

2

147

9

20

118

20

10

88

13

5

Mark van der Mark

Honda

NED

185

9

13

163

6

16

141

8

8

125

10

9

106

7

6

Nicky Hayden

Honda

USA

173

11

16

146

10

0

136

10

11

115

25

8

82

8

7

J Torres

BMW

ESP

155

10

8

137

9

11

117

5

9

103

3

13

87

9

8

L Camier

MV Agusta

GBR

110

0

5

105

0

8

97

11

13

73

7

6

60

11

9

L Savadori

Aprilia

ITA

110

0

10

100

11

0

89

13

10

66

2

0

64

5

10

X Fores

Ducati

ESP

97

13

9

75

13

0

62

2

4

56

5

2

49

6

Next round: Germany 17/18 Sept 104

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ny list of celebrities who owned motorcycles is bound to include Lawrence of Arabia and his Brough Superior, Steve McQueen and his Triumph, and Elvis Presley and his Honda.

But a surprise entry into this elite list was revealed to me by a visitor to the Louwman Museum in the Netherlands recently; none other than Field-Marshall Montgomery, who commanded the Eighth army which won the crucial battle of Alamein in North Africa during World War Two. ‘Monty’, as he was affectionately known, owned a Sunbeam S7.

Field Marshall Montgomery was presented, on behalf of the British motorcycle industry, with the 500cc S7 at a 1948 motorcycle show in London. ‘Monty’ kept the motorcycle until 1962, when he gave it to his chauffeur, Michael Cox. When Cox sold it two years later it had clocked only 400km.

From 1977 to 2002 it was in the hands of one owner after which it was acquired by the Louwman Museum. The original ownership documents are still there. Incidentally if you are travelling in Europe and find yourself in the Hague, this museum claims to be the world’s oldest automotive private collection, and is worth a look.

The designer of the S7, Erling Poppe, was involved in the seemingly pointless demands of the industry to produce a car on two wheels. Most pre-war motorcycles had only front suspension, and in 1946 most available models were much the same as those available prior to the war. The S7, however, offered a fully sprung frame, large soft tyres, and a comfortable riding position. 10,000 were sold until 1956.

At the time it was a radical concept, with a single-overheadcamshaft engine, a four-speed gearbox, and an air-cooled 487cc shaft driven, all alloy, tandem twin-cylinder engine, featuring rubber mounting to isolate the rider from the harsh vibration, an idea that would emerge on the Norton Commando twenty years later. The S7’s crankshaft was mounted longitudinally, like a car. It had a duplex cradle frame, and many of the best suspension concepts developed

Left side Sunbeam S7

Museum in the Hague with Monty and S7

in pre-war racing, such as telescopic forks and damping, with a rear plunger set-up. Company advertising claimed the S7 was ‘The Most Magnificent Motorcycle in the World’.

It was built to be a luxurious and refined tourer, and with a modest 25bhp, few sporting credentials. It was certainly a comfortable tourer, but very expensive at a time when the

More sporty Sunbeam S8 launched in 1949

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