Motorcycle Times Flip Book May 2021 by Motorcycle Times

MAY 2021

MAY 2021 READERS RIDES

Here are the best things in my life. First, the girl that owns my heart, my daughter Rebecca, and her 2 babies Sugar and Karma. I put them in the pics so there would be true beauty in it. Oh yeah and the reason for this mail, the bike. Sorry I Got carried away there lol. A 2018 Freeborn's Chop Shop Hellbent chopper. A mildly built Harley Evo, 200 rear, and just enough of everything else to make it really work right. Dropseat hardtail that rides like a softail and is some kind of fun. Thankx. Todd

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MAY 2021 CONTENTS READERS’S RIDES ................................................... 2 MOTORCYCLE TIMES is published every month by: MJM Publishing, LLC 719 Tomahawk Lane Felton, De 19943 Publisher/Editor: Mark McGhee Director to the Publisher/Editor: Evelyn McGhee Phone: 302.943.3590 Email: mjmpublishing2017@gmail.com Website: www.motorcycletimes.com ● Facebook: motorcycletimesusa ● Twitter: @MotorcycleTime1 New issues come out on or about the first of each month. If you’d like to receive a free email subscription, simply use the SUBSCRIBE link found in the magazine and on the website. Back issues can be viewed on the website. Any and all suggestions, photographs, illustrations, criticism, articles and advertising support are welcome. We pay for most contributions; email or see website for rates and writing guidelines. Contributions may also be published on our website and/or social media pages. We are not responsible for returning unsolicited materials, however you may request return if so desired. All advertising copy and any manuscripts should be in by the 10th of the month preceding publication. For a current advertising media kit or further information, call, or email us at the above address. Except for the Owners, all of the editors, illustrators, photographers and writers are free-lance contributors. Any and all opinions expressed are those of the authors, and don’t necessarily reflect those of the publisher. We are not responsible for any typographical errors. All rights are reserved. Unauthorized use or reproduction is forbidden without prior written consent from MJM Publishing. We are not responsible for guaranteeing the quality of goods or services advertised herein.

EDITORIAL .............................................................. 4 SHERCO NEWS…….…. …………………………6 LUCAS OIL………...……………………………….8 MOTOAMERICA………………………………….10 SUZUKI…………………………….………………12 HUSQVARNA…………………………….……….14 YAMAHA…………………………………..…...….18 SUPERCROSSLIVE……………………………...20 GASGAS…………………………………………..22 GNCC RACING…………………………………...24 AMA NEWS ……………………………………....26

MOTORCYCLE TIMES FEATURES ZERO MOTORCYCLES TURNS 15….….………….………28 WALTER THE MISSING LINK…………………………..……28 KTM SIGNS LETTER…………………………………………….28 BRP TO GO ALL ELECTRIC…………………………………...28

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

So, the last couple Editorials I’ve written have been haranguing dealerships and shops about hosting events, getting creative and involved; and more importantly getting people their children involved in motorcycling. At least draw them in to experience it. The thrill will do the rest. So, I’ve already shared that and still I just cannot emphasize it enough. We know the kids are the future of motorcycling. They are the future, period. Several major manufacturer’s are now marketing balance bikes. It’s so obvious. Get up and grab your market and take that slice! Ok, moving on. The rest of this column is aimed at all of you private motorcycle entities, clubs, associations or whatever motorcycle related thing you may be like diners, campgrounds and so on. May is literally CHOCK full of holidays in both official and unofficial designations. Some, but probably not all (non religious) official holidays are listed here. How many did you plan to not cash in on? Likely all if your honest with yourself. May 2021 Official Holidays: Cinco De Mayo 5th, National Nurses Day 6th, Mother’s Day 9th, Peace Officers Memorial Day 15th, Armed Forces Day 15th, National Maritime Day 22nd, and of course Memorial Day. Some of these may seem counter intuitive, but think outside the helmet a moment. How cool would it be if a group of you arrived at your local hospital and gave beautiful artificial arrangements (no allergies, pollen etc) and/or local business gift cards to your friendly local neighborhood nurses? What if you get organized and share respect with any of these groups? Wouldn’t that be the kind of a (pardon me) shot in the arm and notoriety our little segment of America needs so desperately WWW.MOTORCYCLETIMES.COM

right now? Of course, Lone Wolves can do this too. Pent Up Demand is real. Face it, for the first time in perhaps decades people are stripping the lots of motorcycles both new and used. The free market has old motorcycles growing weeds asking $500 to $1000. It’s called pent up demand. But what about June? Here are June’s ideas to take action on. Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Beautiful in Your Skin Month. Cataract Awareness Month, Child Vision Awareness Month, National Accordion Awareness Month, National Aphasia Awareness Month, National Camping Month, National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, National Pollinators Month, National PTSD Awareness Month, National Scoliosis Awareness Month, National Zoo and Aquarium Month, Potty Training Awareness Month, Rebuild Your Life Month, Scleroderma Awareness Month, Turkey Lovers Month...clearly if you like to raise money for a worthy cause June is also packed with opportunities. If all these seem like not much fun, then just get creative. Come up with something of your own. Create a run centered around huge fuzzy dice, the Magic Eight Ball, a kids card game instead of poker hands. Here are some tips. Notify the local newspapers to get free coverage of your charity event, offering free food, drinks and entry to the reporter works wonders. Have a member on the local AM morning talk shows as a guest to further spread the positive words. This can often be literally “phoned in”. Lastly, I’m not just blowing hot air either. This magazine offers our Facebook MOTORCYCLE EVENTS PAGE HERE so any charity not for profit event can be advertised. So, get your members together and help ensure motorcycling not just survives, but thrives. 4

CONTENTS

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World Champion Snowmobile Hillclimber Keith Curtis Joins Sherco Team

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Cody Webb has a clean sweep of the RevLimiter Extreme 7

LUCAS OIL PROMOTOCROSS.COM RACING NEWS •

Tickets for Opening Three Rounds of 2021 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Cha

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MX vs ATV All Out Returns as “Official Video Game” of 2021 Lucas Oil P

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Manufacturer Contingency Surpasses $8.3 Million of Support for 2021 L Pro Motocross Championship

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ampionship Now on Sale

Pro Motocross

Lucas Oil 9

MOTOAMERICA MAY 2021 RACING NEWS

MAY 2021 KING OF THE BAGGERS NEWS INDIAN MOTORCYCLES OFFICIAL PARTNER OF 2021 KING OF THE BAGGERS Harley-Davidson Becomes An Official Partner Of 2021 MotoAmerica Series

Mission Foods Secures Naming Rights For 2021 MotoAmerica King Of The Baggers Series

KYLE WYMAN A HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY RIDER FOR MOTOAMERICA KING OF THE BAGGERS Triumph Motorcycles To Showcase Its 2021/2022 Lineup At MotoAmerica Series Opener WWW.MOTORCYCLETIMES.COM

HONOS Set For MotoAmerica Superbike Series Title Sponsorship Again In 2021

Anthony’s Leatherworks To Sponsor MotoAmerica Series Again In 2021 Protecting MotoAmerica: Arai Helmets An Official Partner Of 2021 Series United Rentals To Do The Heavy Lifting At MotoAmerica Events In 2021

4SR USA Inc. Joins The MotoAmerica Championship As Official Partner

Talk To Me: Cardo Systems Set For MotoAmerica Sponsorship Again In 2021 Road Atlanta Here We Come: MotoAmerica Support Classes Set For Season Of Change Gagne Leads Opening Day In HONOS Superbike At Road Atlanta

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SUZUKI APRIL 21 RACING NEWS

INSIDE SUZUKI, THE CROWNING MOMENT – EPISODE 2 VIDEO • INSIDE SUZUKI, THE CROWNING MOMENT – EPISODE 4 VIDEO • SUZUKI’S 2021 MOTOGP LINE-UP AND LIVERY UNVEILED •

NEW LOOK GSX-RR PUT THROUGH ITS PACES ON DAY 1 IN QATAR •

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ANSTIE & SUZUKI MOVE FORWARD AT DAYTONA

BACK ON TRACK IN QATAR AS SUZUKI CONTINUE PRE-SEASON PREP •

FOCUS TURNS TOWARDS RACE SET-UP ON TEST DAY 4 FOR SUZUKI •

DOHA’S SANDY CIRCUIT BRINGS PROMISING TEST TO AN EARLY END •

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SUZUKI WEEKEND ACTION – March 13th

SUZUKI’S ‘SDK’ SECOND IN DAYTONA 200 FOR TEAM HAMMER •

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SUZUKI IMPROVES AT TEXAS SUPERCROSS

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SUZUKI WEEKEND ACTION – March 20th

SUZUKI DOWN TO BUSINESS ON FIRST FRIDAY OF THE SEASON •

SUZUKI ECSTAR’S NEW ADVENTURE WITH ESTRELLA GALICIA 0,0 VIDEO •

RINS AND MIR TOP 10 ON THE GRID FOR SCORCHING SEASON START •

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR ANNOUNCE NEW SLOGAN FOR 2021 •

SOLID START TO THE SEASON FOR SUZUKI WITH 4TH AND 6TH •

SUZUKI’S SIGHTS SET ON THE PODIUM FOR ROUND 2 IN DOHA •

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES MAY 2021RACING NEWS ANDERSON RISES TO THE OCCASION WITH A SOLID PERFORMANCE AT ATLANTA SX 1 FACTORY RACING’S COLTON HAAKER EARNS PODIUM FINISH AT REVLIMITER EXTREME ENDURO ANDERSON PUTS ON A GOOD SHOWING DESPITE BAD LUCK IN THE MAIN EVENT

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FENATI CROSSES THE FINISH LINE IN 7TH FOR BEST MOT03 TM FINISH IN 2021 SO FAR

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REVISED: ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STRONG IN ATLANTA SX ROUNDS

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RUNNER-UP FINISH FOR ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S CRAIG DELONG AT GNCC ROUND 5

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S AUSTIN WALTON CLAIMS A RUNNER-UP FINISH AT ROUND 4 OF WORCS

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING TEAM CAPTURES A PAIR OF TOP 10 FINISHES IN SALT LAKE CITY

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES ENTERS THE EXCITING WORLD OF ELECTRIC MOBILITY WITH THE E-PILEN CONCEPT; ONE OF SEVERAL ZERO EMISSIONS OPTIONS IN DEVELOPMENT

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES THANKS PABLO QUINTANILLA

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SIGN SKYLER HOWES

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YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES RACING NEWS

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MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP ARE BACK IN ACTION

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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. CELEBRATE 60TH GRAND PRIX RACING ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL LIVERY

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MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP CONTINUE QATAR TEST PROGRESS

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SANDSTORM PUTS EARLY END TO MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP‘S QATAR TEST

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MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA MOTOGP OPEN 2021 CAMPAIGN WITH TOP-6 RESULTS

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FREE PRACTICE RESULTS26/03/2021

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DOUBLE FRONT-ROW START FOR MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA AT THE QATAR GP

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Vinales Victorious with Quartararo Fifth in Opening Round Stunner

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RACE RESULTS28/03/2021

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RIDERWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION

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CONSTRUCTORWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION

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TEAMWORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION

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SUPERCROSSLIVE.COM MAY 2021 •

Eli Tomac Wins First-Ever Supercross at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Cooper Webb Fights Back with Dramatic 450SX Atlanta Supercross Win

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Marvin Musquin Returns to the Top in Thrilling 450SX Class Supercross Victory

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Registration Is Now Open for the Inaugural eSX eSport Championship Presented by Yamaha

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Cooper Webb Wraps Up Second 450SX Class Championship Title with a Victory

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GASGAS MOTORCYCLES MAY 2021 RACING NEWS •

GASGAS FACTORY RACING DELIVERS EDGE OF THE SEAT PERFORMANCE AT THE MOTO3™ DOHA GP

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BARCIA RALLIES THROUGH A TOUGH NIGHT TO CAPTURE A TOP10 IN ATLANTA

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FOUR WORLD-CLASS RACERS SET TO CHASE GLORY

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EXCITING EUROPEAN RETURN FOR GASGAS FACTORY RACING

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TROY LEE DESIGNS/RED BULL/ GASGAS FACTORY RACING WRAPS UP ATLANTA SX WITH A TOP 5 FROM JUSTIN BARCIA 23

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Dunlop Tires Tiger Run: Motorcycle Race Report Steward Baylor Earns Third-Straight

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American Flat Track’s inaugural Yamaha Atlanta Super TT at Atlanta Motor Speedway

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Invades Ironman Raceway

Win of the Season Saturday, May 1, 2021 25

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AMA MAY 2021 MOTORCYCLE NEWS American Motorcyclist Association Vintage Motorcycle Days 2021 is On! ACTION ALERT: Call on Your Senator to Support Oregon LaneSharing Bill

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Come Ride the Alps with Us

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Del Kuhn Passes

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Racing Legend Dick Mann Passes

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FEATURES ZERO MOTORCYCLES TURNS 15 THIS YEAR

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“Walter: The Missing Link” Documentary

S MAY 2021 GASGAS FACTORY REPLICA STACYC 12eDRIVE and 16eDRIVE balance bikes join the electrically-powered family for 2021

BRP TO ADD ELECTRIC MODELS ACROSS ENTIRE LINE UP

KTM SIGNS A LETTER OF INTENT WITH HONDA, YAMAHA MOTOR AND PIAGGIO 29

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