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FROM THE EDITOR
I recently had the privilege of watching "Get on Up II” with my son. For those not in the know, Get On Up II was the second DVD release from Jason Britton’s Team No Limit. Taking it back to 2006 and talking to my son about how the industry was then and much it has changed over the years, well... I got a little emotional. I witnessed the look of sincere interest make its way across my son’s face as he smiled. He was entertained. He was really into it, and I think that says a lot since he is only seven years old. Ten years ago, the motorcycle industry was different. Is was fresh and exciting. It seemed that there was a bike night every night and a stunt show every weekend. Myrtle Beach and Daytona Bike Weeks were electric! There were weekly television shows that celebrated our culture. The bike scene was just… fun. 14 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
Not that it isn’t fun now… But it's not like it was. If you were a rider or in the business during that time, you know what I mean. But watching my son watch, with enjoyment, a DVD from a magical time, for me at least, made me smile. It gives me hope. It makes me curious as to what type of rider that he will become and what the bike industry will be like when he comes of age. I hope that the industry returns to the days of fun and excitement. I hope that, for my son and the next generation of rider and every generation after that, the industry gets back on up. I heard some say that the industry has seen its best days. I disagree. I think the best days of the industry are yet to arrive. Best, Allan allan@sportbikesincmag.com
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INDUSTRY NEWS TRIUMPH’S 2019 BONNEVILLE SPEED TWIN Triumph has released the details on their latest offering, the 2019 Bonneville Speed Twin. The specific Bonneville style is ever present with the new Street Twin: from its 3.8-gallon fuel tank, lowheight custom style bench seat, side panels with aluminum badges and staple bar end mirrors. Powered by an eight-valve 1200cc, Thruxton tuned, twin cylinder engine, the 2019 Speed Twin boasts 96 horses with 83 foot-pounds of torque. The new model weighs 22 pounds less than the Thruxton and almost 60 pounds lighter than the T120. The 2019 Speed Twin is equipped with
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Brembo brakes, ABS and switchable traction control. Advance rider experience features include sport, road, and rain riding modes. The Speed Twin is also highlighted by a torque assist clutch, dual black upswept exhaust pipes, seven-spoke aluminum wheels and LED headlights, rear lights as well as integrated brake and turn indicators. The 2019 Bonneville Speed Twin is scheduled to hit the dealership floor in February of 2019 and will be available in three color choices that include Silver Ice and Storm Grey, Korosi Red and Storm Grey and Jet Black.
ZERO MOTORCYCLES AND QUADRO VEHICLES ANNOUNCE THE E-QOODER Zero Motorcycles has partnered with the Swiss four-wheel scooter manufacturer Quadro Vehicles to provide the powertrain in an all-new electric four-wheel scooter. The new E-Qooder scooter, based on the Quadro Qooder platform, features a built-in hydraulic tilt system that allows banking up to 45 degrees into corners while maintaining traction. To see the Qooder in action, CLICK HERE…
EBR MOTORCYCLES RETURN TO PRODUCTION, KIND OF… EBR Motorcycles has announced that they will begin a limited production run of the EBR 1190 superbike. EBR will focus on handbuilding “specialized and performance” bikes. The EBR 1190 is known by its undeniable design aspects that include an aluminum frame incorporated fuel tank, wheel sized front brake rotors accompanied by a pair of 8 piston inside out calipers, and its handbuilt, 1190cc v twin, fuel injected, 185hp engine. Prices will be based upon each builds level of performance upgrades and customizations.
motorcycle manufacturer was founded by Erik Buell in 2010. The company was acquired by Bill Melvin in 2016 before the major mass production of the EBR model lineup ended in 2017. Melvin moved production from East Falls, Wisconsin to Grand Rapids, Michigan, while maintaining operations in East Falls to fulfill parts orders from dealers and owners.
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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS THE 2020 SUZUKI KATANA: 10 THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. The Suzuki GSX1100S Katana made its debut in 1981. At the time, its design was both modernist and futuristic. Throughout the years, the Katana fell victim to the design trends of the time that made it subject to the pursuit of aerodynamic bliss. Model year after model year, the GSX1100S Katana morphed into the Katana 600, last produced for the 2006 model year. Suzuki dropped a tease in 2017 with their Katana 3.0 Concept, unveiled at EICMA. The Katana 3.0 Concept was built by Engines Engineering with design credits going to Rodolfo Frascoli. The new 2020 model from dives deep into the soul of the 1981 Suzuki Katana with aesthetics that will resonate with the true Katana purist and lure in new fans of the model as well. Here are then things that you need to know about the 2020 Suzuki Katana: 1. THE KATANA HAS SUZUKI GSX-R1000’S ENGINE Suzuki chose the inline four cylinder, liquid cooled 999cc, liquid cooled, four stroke GSX-R1000 engine from the 2005 - 2008 model year range. The engine has been tuned to provide a smoother throttle response and an increased torque band. 2. A RETURN TO THE FUTURE The new Katana takes its visual cues from the original 1981 model but has been hitting the CrossFit circuit. Its lines are sharp with intent and while keeping its futuristic presence. The new Katana went back in time, grabbed the original Katana, beefed it up before returning to the future with a modern take on a futuristic classic. Spotlighting its heritage is the red logo decal, inherited from the 1981 Katana. 3. WHEELS AND TIRES Paired with the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires, the Katana’s wheels have six spokes and were cast from aluminum. 4. ERGONOMICS The seating on the Katana is less aggressive, offering a standard riding position for the rider. With a seat height of 32.5 inches, the bike manageable when at a standstill, allowing a greater chance that feet can be planted flat on the ground. 5. SUSPENSION The Katana is fitted with fully adjustable KYB 43mm inverted front fork suspension set up that offers 4.72 inches of stroke. The rear link suspension features 2.5 inches with rebound
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damping and spring preload adjustability. 6. BRAKES The brake system includes a Brembo radial-mount monobloc setup and a Bosch ABS. The dual 310mm floating front rotors are paired with four 32mm piston calipers. 7. TRACTION CONTROL Included in the suite of bells and whistles is a three-mode traction control system. The system continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position, crank position, and gear position and will decrease power if wheel slip is detected. In the LOW setting, the TCS is less engaged and is intended optimum riding conditions. The MIDDLE setting has more interaction and is appropriate for urban asphalt and decent riding conditions. In the HIGH setting, the system has the most interaction and serves the rider best in wet or cold riding weather. The TCS can be disengaged entirely if the rider chooses. 8. FRAME Consisting of a twin-spar aluminum alloy frame, the primary tubes of the Katana’s frame run directly from the steering head to swingarm pivot. The swingarm is an aluminum alloy, strongly braced to assist the frame in saving overall weight and improving performance and handling. 9. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER An LCD multifunction compact data cluster provides the rider with a plethora of usable data while riding: Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Trip Meter, Lap Time, Gear Position, Water Temperature, Fuel Consumption, Traction Control Mode, Battery, and a Clock. 10. EXHAUST SYSTEM The four into two into one exhaust system includes an underbelly exhaust chamber and a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning valve. The exhaust chamber takes on some of the system’s bulk and fits underneath the Katana’s engine, thus allowing for a smaller sized muffler pipe and cleaner rear end section. The SET valve, activated by a servomotor, uses a butterfly valve to control exhaust pressure waves to improve combustion at a low RPM. The 2020 Suzuki Katana will be available in a Metallic Mystic Silver when it hits the showroom floor in 2019. However, Suzuki will have a bevy of components and accessories so that you can customize your Katana to your liking.
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GRID NEWS WORLDSBK: LAGUNA IS BACK ON!
When the provisional 2019 WorldSBK calendar was released, there was a notable absence. The schedule did not include a stop in the U.S. More specifically, Laguna Seca, a fan favorite. Well, the Race Gods listened to the lamentations of the fans, and a new 2019 calendar was
released that included the U.S. round. The ninth round of the 2019 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship will return to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca over the weekend of July 12-14, 2019.
MOTOGP ACTION WILL RETURN TO ARGENTINA UNTIL 2021 Dorna announced that the Termas de Rio Hondo in Argentina would stay on the MotoGP calendar through to 2021, thanks to a contract extension. Since 2014, MotoGP racing has invaded the city of Santiago del Estero. “This extension allows us to continue the work that has been done so far and to do that enthusiastically given the incredible importance of the Latin American market for MotoGP. The riders, the teams, and partners feel that Termas de Rio Hondo is now well established, they like the track and the improvements made have been continuous and always positive.� - Carles Jorba, Dorna Director of Operations. The 2019 Termas de Rio Hondo MotoGP round will take place March 29 - 31. 22 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
NICKY HAYDEN IS INDUCTED INTO THE AMA HALL OF FAME The Late and former MotoGP Champion, Nicky Hayden was inducted into the American Motorcyclist Association’s Hall of Fame in a ceremony held in Columbus, Ohio. To celebrate the moment and to glorify the contributions of Nicky Hayden, as well as honor his life, American Honda unveiled two unique motorcycles: a 2018 Honda CBR1000RR and a 2018 Honda XR650L, customized by Tony Prust of Analog Motorcycles and Jason LeCavalier of Artismo Customs.
"It is hard to imagine that there is anyone who loved motorcycle racing more than Nicky,” spoke Tommy Hayden, who accepted the award on behalf of the Hayden family. “He ate, slept and breathed motorcycles 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So many of his idols and heroes that he looked up to as a kid are members of the AMA Hall of Fame. So, to be joining them tonight in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, I know would be one of his proudest accomplishments."
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THE PRESS ROOM: GRID NEWS DANI PEDROSA: MOTOGP LEGEND The now retired, three-time world champion received the honor of being crowned a MotoGP Legend and being inducted into the MotoGP Legends Hall of Fame in a ceremony that followed the 2018 season finale at Valencia. Pedrosa earned the 125 class crown in 2003. He followed that up with back to back championship in the 250 class in 2004 and 2005. “Obviously it’s a very emotional moment you never expect it to arrive when you’re a kid, and now to be here is a bit strange but I’ happy because I felt a lot of support from all the fans, a lot from all the paddock. I’m really, really happy about this moment to see my rivals of a lifetime here. I feel that MotoGP gave me a lot of things in my life because basically I’ve always been here and I learned a lot in life thanks to MotoGP. In the same way, I’m very happy that I could give something else to the sport. When I started, it was a new generation winning races and Championships, not only me but everyone here on the front row. This is good for me because it’s a nice feeling that we opened a door for a new generation. Luckily I don’t know all my numbers which is a good thing!” - Dani Pedrosa #26 24 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
PJ JACOBSEN AND CELTIC/HSBK RETURN TO U.S. RACING After a ten year run of international racing that included a season in MotoGP 125 class, WorldSBK, WorldSS, and BSB, native New Yorker PJ Jacobsen will be returning to race on US soil and make his MotoAmerica debut. Jacobsen will pilot a Yamaha YZF-R6 in the 2019 MotoAmerica Supersport Series for the collaborative HSBK and Celtic Racing team. “I want to thank HSBK and Celtic racing for this opportunity. I’m ready to get started with them right away, and I’m looking forward to a very strong year with them. We are all very motivated and ready to do what we can, and believe we can achieve great things.” - PJ Jacobsen #99 “I’m excited to get back and show we have what it takes to run up front right away in a new class. We chose the R6 because we feel it is the most competitive 600 right now. Our team has been busy building customer race bikes this past year, but it’s time for us to get back to racing,” - Bobby Shek of HSBK Racing. “Happy to be back racing after five years away. I have a good working relationship with Bobby and HSBK Racing, and it made sense to join forces. We have put together a strong team to go after the Supersport Championship in 2019.” Barry Gilsenan of Celtic Racing.
JAMES RISPOLI WILL RETURN TO THE U.S. TO COMPETE AT THE 2019 HARLEY DAVIDSON TT For the last few seasons, James Rispoli has competed in the BSB Series, finishing the 2018 season with seven podium finishes in the Supersport class. The competitive series did not a yield a seat for Rispoli in the coming 2019 season, despite secured financial support. The two time US road race Champion, Pro Singles Flat Track Runner-Up and Bonneville Salt Flats record holder has decided to return to US soil to compete in the American Flat Track Pro Singles event at the 2019 Harley Davidson TT. The AFT series opener, the Harley Davidson TT, occurs on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Daytona International Speedway. For more information and tickets, please CLICK HERE… SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 25
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THE THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER: Zarco with tire marks on his leathers! MOTOGP ROLLS INTO AUSTRALIA FOR A For a track that is traditionally frigid this time of SHOCKER OF A RACE. year, it produces some of the hottest GP races “All sickness is not death!” My Dad told me that you will ever witness and this afternoon was no time and time again. Usually, it pertained to a exception. With 2018 Champion Marquez on particular sports team that was getting beat by Pole and Vinales qualifying second, this race a hefty margin but somehow managed to pull was sure to be a barnburner. With seven riders it together and snatch victory from the hands of vying for the lead, it was on the fifth lap that defeat. In this case, it pertained to the Movistar things dramatically changed. On the Gardner Yamaha MotoGP squad of Valentino Rossi and Straight, while attempting to pass Marc Marquez, Maverick Vinales. A team that has been deprived Johan Zarco touched Marquez’s rear tyre at over of victory for over a year. A team that has been 250KMH and sent him and his bike flying through so low this year that they issued a public apology the air like a misguided rocket. He came so close to its riders and promised to do better, like a third to hitting Andreas Iannone that I’m sure he had grader with a bad report card. But with any sport, to clean his leathers afterward. Luckily for Zarco, especially motorsports, its hard to keep a good he landed in the grass and slid another hundred racer down, the best find a way and find a way feet, all without injury, thank Buddha. was what the Yamaha squad did. You would think this would tamper the race mood The sun started to shine on Yamaha at the a bit but this is, and it’s what they do! The race Thailand GP as Maverick Vinales, and Valentino swapped lead changes before Vinales grabbed Rossi finished third and fourth and looked the lead for good on lap eleven and checked out competitive. Surely its misfortunes would turn like a businessperson late for a flight. But KTM’s around in the down under and, oh boy did it! You Bradley Smith had said on the grid that this race knew something special was in the air when in the was a tale of two: “The First Sixteen Laps and the MOTO3 race, five bikes crossed the finish line less Last Ten.” And Smith was on the money! While than three-hundredths of a second of each other! Andreas Iannone was busy going wide and That’s tighter than wet jeans on a bikini model. battling Andreas Dovizioso, Alvaro Bautista, who Why would MotoGP be any different? After all, was riding Jorge Lorenzo’s Bike while the Champ it has produced some of the most epic races in was busy healing from injuries, and Rossi, Vinales recent memory. Who could forget the epic battle was busy building up a four second lead with five in 2015 that was the beginning of the end of laps to go and then... The drop! a friendship between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez that still resonates to this day? Or the Like an EDM song, you’re always waiting for the ferocious battle last season that literally left Johan drop. Yamaha was waiting for the tyre to drop 30 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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and with five laps to go and that is precisely what happened. Luckily, with a four-second gap, and Vinales being nobody’s fool, nursed those tyres to victory lane like a proud papa with his first newborn. Hey, Vinales wasn’t a World Champion in MOTO3 for nothing. The kid can race, plain and simple and it was good to see Yamaha back on top of the podium. How much did this race mean to Vinales? You could see tears of joy on his cool-down lap that doesn’t normally appear for the otherwise, cool, customer that is Vinales.
And if Phillip Island was any indication, when it comes to MotoGP, all bets are off. However, if I were a betting man,I’d always wager a small bit on Marquez, for he seems to be the consistent cream that rises to the top. OH, WHAT A PARTY IT COULD’VE BEEN! GP ROLLS INTO MALAYSIA When its that time, the best show up. Has it always been that way? Not necessarily. A couple of lucky ones have slipped through the cracks... Buster Douglas and Ryan Leaf come to mind, but over time, the best show they’re the best when its go-time. When it comes to watching greatness versus greatness, it is priceless!
Rossi wasn’t so fortunate as he finished a respectable sixth. Truth be told, it was Iannone who had the bike to beat but as is often in MotoGP and as the late Nicky Hayden would say, “That’s why we race on Sunday." That’s why Vinales won in MotoGP with a bad bike but they Manning versus Brady. Schwartz versus Rainey. found a way to win on Sunday. You name it, it captivates us, encompasses all our senses. Even better? The buildup to “said” moment. Sunday is also when the cream rises to the top Boxing is easy. In three months this Monster is or settles, as it did in MOTO2 for Pecco Bagnia. gonna try to rip this other Monster's head off! Even though it was his worst race of the season, Can’t wait! he still managed to finish only one spot behind rival Miguel Oliveira and all but sew up his Luckily in MotoGP,we don’t have to wait that long. championship. We can see it during a race, and that whets our appetite on the battle to be! This battle to be MOTO3 was a different story. If “stay outta was to take place in Malaysia, at the Sepang trouble” was the calling then Marco Bezzecchi Circuit, a track known for its brutal heat, torrential apparently didn’t heed that warning and was downpours at almost precisely three o’clock every caught out by Gabriel Rodrigo with both going day and great racing. Being the penultimate down in the grass and allowing championship round of MotoGP, many a championship is leader Jorge Martin to nudge the fat lady to start decided at this circuit. This Sunday was no singing as he takes a twelve point lead into the exception as two World Championships were final flyaway at the Sepang International Circuit. decided: Jorge Martin in MOTO3 and Pecco Bagnaia in MOTO2. Both riders deserved their
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Championships as they were the Belles of the Ball. But the MOTO2 Championship Race was the most captivating in that Valentino Rossi’s team won the Championship and his brother Luca Marini won his first race! Rossi was truly elated, later admitting that he shed a couple of tears for his brother. This result also set up an interesting MotoGP final. Marc Marquez, with his seventh Championship already done and dusted, was relegated to the third row at the start of the race despite getting pole, as punishment for impeding Andreas Iannone’s race line in qualifying.
starting Vinales’ fate!
At the start, Valentino Rossi took off like a poor family at a Black Friday sale at Wal Mart. And if you thought a third-row start would be Marquez's doom, well. Excuse me while I laugh at that, although he did almost lose it on the first lap, going into the final corner, causing Andrea Iannone to lose the front, as a reaction to Marquez. But Marquez is like a cat and noticed how I said almost. By lap three he was into a podium position, and by lap four, Marquez was into second, and this was when that prickly feeling Also impressive was the return of the once dead of anticipation started. Everyone wanted to see Yamahas. This afternoon they pulled a Lazarus, two of the best go at it like kids on a playground. with Johan Zarco on the front row and Valentino Rossi sitting next to him like a jealous lover. It is The last time they battled so fiercely on this to be noted that Maverick Vinales was the fastest track was in 2015, and that ended with a Yamaha until a surprise rain shower that nobody championship gone, a rider on the deck and saw coming, including track workers who failed the landscape of MotoGP changed forever! to show the rain flag disrupted his Free Practice Facebook friends they are not, but what they are, 4 session with a high side that ruined his chances and to our delight, two of the best to ever throw for a pole and placed him 11th on the grid. a leg over a bike! We wanted this battle, but a This misfortune virtually sealed the normally slow- clean, fair battle. Well, maybe a punch after the 38 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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bell, maybe. But this is what GP fans want. The of the year. best going at it mano e mano! Marquez seized the lead and eventually the Rossi was the best he’s been all season, as Jorge victory, not being challenged by anyone. It was Lorenzo tweeted after the race, "I’ve never seen a victory. As Marquez would say at the post-race Vale so consistent!" High praise from a once presser, “Of course I’m happy because I won. bitter rival and teammate. But Lorenzo was right. The way that you won doesn’t matter. You want Vale was on one, pulling out eight laps in the to win.” low 2.01’s and a tenth lap in a tow flat! Could you blame him? He was thirsty for a victory! Vale Yeah, yeah, yeah. It’s like saying you wish the best had been denied the top step of the podium for for an ex but in reality, you hope that person steps 26 races! Vale wanted it! So much so he was on a rake! Marquez, I’m sure would’ve wanted to pushing or being pushed, depends on how you beat Rossi in a dogfight, leaving no doubt who reigns supreme. At the same time, it would’ve been looked at it! great to see Rossi slug it out with Marquez. With This race was shaping up to be a classic. so many rumors about the demise of The Doctor, Champion versus Champion. Youth versus wily, it was great to see him show the world, that if cagey veteran. Marquez was eating chunks he is on a good bike that he is still competitive. of time out of Rossi’s lead like a shark with a wounded surfer. A tenth here, a tenth there. What And for sixteen laps, he was. The Doctor is better had been a 1.4-second lead was now down to than the machinery that is under him. At this point, .6! The Baby Faced Assasin was coming, but he was still third in the championship race. That Rossi was managing the race quite well. Until sounds competitive to me. Vale is closer to the lap sixteen of twenty! That's when disaster struck! end of his career than the beginning. But for one When coming out of turn one, Rossi’s rear tyre Sunday in November, he was able to show us, had had enough. When accelerating out of the his greatness has not diminished. However, it is corner, the tyre gave way, causing Rossi to slide up to his factory to ensure us, the fans, that this out, ending what was promising to be the clash Champion leaves like a Champion! SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 43
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AGNES ANRIETTE BALINT is known amongst her peers as Anriette Stunts. American born and bred with strong family ties in Hungary, the pro freestyle stunt rider resides in California and is the newest member of the internationally recognized stunt team, Team No Limit.
To classify her as part of the tidal wave of ladies that are taking the stunt world by storm is a disservice. Classifying her such would be stating that she's doing great... for a girl. The truth of the matter is that she's doing great. Period. Her doing great has nothing to do with her sex. However, it has everything to do with her ability, drive, passion, and determination, to be the best. I am a firm believer that if you want to be the best, you must surround yourself with the best. After all, iron sharpens iron. By that measure, Anriette has had a leg up on her competition for quite some time. SBI: What is the most challenging part of being a professional freestyle stunt rider? AS: One of the most challenging parts is doing SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 49
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everything you can to make sure that you have a great bike setup and the opportunities to go out and ride as much as possible to keep progressing. I’ve had the great opportunity of working on set for a couple of music videos and a television commercial. They were amazing experiences. When another offer comes around, it’s definitely something I consider and look into whether it’s something I can do within my skills. Anriette appeared the Taylor Swift video for the single "Bad Blood," doubling for Jessica Alba. As her list of credits for television and film begin to grow, there is a difference when it comes to having a great session of riding in a lot and on-set technical riding where the demand and pressure to perform is much greater. One can be considered training while the other is the actual job. Perhaps there is no difference at all... It's all entertainment for the audience and all fun for the rider. SBI: What is the difference between being a technical rider and stunt rider, if there is one? AS: It can be any way you break it down, but I feel you are both technical and doing stunts to be a stunt rider. Anriette's current boss is Jason Britton, the GodFather of Stunt Riding and founding owner of Team No Limit. She recently joined the team and is currently touring the country, performing for large crowds at dealerships, expos, and events. SBI: Did Jason make you audition for your spot on the team? AS: I did not have to audition to be on the team, but I am very thankful to be given the opportunity to join the best stunt team in America. I was 50 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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offered the chance of a lifetime, and it wasn’t an offer I was going to turn down. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my stunt riding life. Anriette was the first member of her family to be born in the U.S. Her family comes from Hungary, where she attended school when she was younger. She returns to Hungary to visit her family there, as her schedule allows. She has been riding motorcycles since she was twelve years old. Her first bike was a Romet Pony. Anriette has progressed a long way since the days of her Romet Pony. She currently rides a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R that she has named "Pálinka." SBI: Tell me about your stunt bike build... AS: I thankfully had my bike build done at Jason Britton’s No Limit Motorsports shop, and I love my bike! It came out amazing and everything you would need to build a bike like mine, they have it. SBI: What were some of the "must have" components for your bike? AS: It’s a long list, but you definitely need a crash cage, a handbrake setup, good masters cylinders, a dented or fabricated fuel tank and good tires. SBI: Did you wake up one day and say, “You know what, I’m going to be a stunt rider?” Or was there an element of the stunt life that you were attracted to over the other styles of riding? AS: It came over time. I never thought to be a stunt rider as a kid. But once I got into riding and seeing more of what is capable on a motorcycle beside just riding... It got me intrigued. SBI: Do you remember what your first trick was? AS: The first trick I would say was a Sit-Down wheelie on the Honda 50 and then learning how 54 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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to scrape the wheelie bar. SBI: Do you have a favorite trick? AS: Favorite trick? It's hard to pick one, but I would say as of right now, Backing-It-In. SBI: What about your least favorite trick? AS: Not doing anything! Anriette has a simple yet impactful philosophy when it comes to riding: "Life is too short to take seriously. Live, laugh and love." That philosophy has served Anriette well. She admits that she has had her share of bad days. SBI: When you do have those bad days, how do you push through? AS: I do have bad days. It comes with it. I used not to handle it the best, back in the day. But I am very thankful I have Frank to help me see through it and understand that even if it was a bad day, I was still out there putting in time. That even though that session wasn’t anything I was happy about, it was still going to help me progress. Those bad days, I was still teaching myself what I was trying to learn. So now as I’ve gotten wiser with time when I have a bad day, I just think as positive as I can and know that even though I didn’t get the trick, I was attempting... I am getting that much closer to it because of these "bad days." And honestly, the more you understand to just "go with it" even when it’s not working out right and just enjoy the time you get out there to ride, it ends up being a good day anyway!" SBI: Frank? AS: Frank is my boyfriend. Sorry fellas, Anriette is taken. I stumped Anriette when it came to her favorite stunt rider. SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 59
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SBI: Do you have a favorite stunt rider? Someone that you are inspired by, look up to or that entertains you? AS: That’s a hard question. It's hard because there is no “s” at the end of it! I have more than one, so I can’t answer that question! However, many people have inspired me and continue to do so. My boyfriend Frank who taught me a lot of what I know, and for many reasons, I am as far along as I am because of him. Jason Britton. Johnny Boy. Krazy Kyle. Brandy Valdez. Sarah Lezito and many more. It’s hard to single out them, but there are a lot of people that inspire me in many aspects of stunt riding, both male and female. There are some that inspire me I have never met, as well. Anriette's dream stunt session would be best described as a huge lot session where she would gather a lot of stunt riders. All of the riders would have fun, ripping around on a perfectly flat surface with the right type of grip and amazing weather. As her notary grows, Anriette understands that she has the opportunity to touch the lives of fellow riders, both young and old. Being a role model seems to be part of the job description, and she is ready for the responsibility. SBI: What would you say to encourage the next generation of riders? AS: Always respect every motorcycle you ride. Motorcycles are a beast of a machine. Smile and have a good time while you ride. If you love it, it is the best feeling for your soul. She spends the first fifteen minutes of her day, 60 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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trying to wake up. She spends the last fifteen minutes of the day, prepping herself to fall asleep. Throughout the day, Anriette finds time to enjoy life, eat good food, listen to great music, spend time with her loved ones and of course, riding her Pálinka. She believes that if there is "something that intrigues you if there is something that you want to do for yourself if you have set a goal... You should follow it through to the end". Follow it through to the end, regardless of how difficult the task is or even if there are people that may not be supportive of you. "In the end, achieving the goal is what will bring you joy, and it will continue to do so until it doesn't." SBI: What does the future hold for Anriette Stunts? AS: That’s a good question. We all have big dreams and goals. The future holds so much for me. Indeed it does. Anriette has secured a solid lineup of sponsors and supporters. The list includes No Limit Motorsports, Superlite Sprockets, Drive System USA, Motul USA, ICON Motorsports and Dunlop Motorcycle. SBI: How important are relationships with your sponsors to you? AS: They are all very important to me. The sponsors support people that are living their passion out and willing to show it to the world. They are backing them with all the support possible. If it weren’t for all my sponsors, I wouldn’t be able to get as far as I am with my 2018 ZX6R and my stunt riding. SBI: Are you living your best life? AS: I am! I am very thankful. More thankful than many will ever understand. I am truly blessed! SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 63
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NAME: Drew Rawlins HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL now residing in Temple, TX. AGE: NA. AFFILIATION: Street Cowboys, Zero Hour, Bulletproof C yc l e s , O i t a b ra n d , Wre c k l e s s Ridemore, Legion Optix. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Currently rolling the longest stoppies at over 175 feet. GOALS: To be known as an innovator in the Harley and sportbike stunt scene. DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: I ride to see the smile on my kids' and the crowd's faces.
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REBECCA BEELER
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NAME: Rebecca Beeler HOMETOWN: Phoenix, AZ AGE: 27 years old. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I am a veteran, college graduate, and world traveler. GOALS: Better my riding and stunting abilities and learn how to work on my own bikes. DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: My passion is living; whether it is riding or traveling, the thrill is what makes it worth it.
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ELIJAH MARSHALL TISCHHAUSERÂ ADRIAN HACKETT
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NAME: Elijah Marshall Tischhauser HOMETOWN: Wasco, IL AGE: 23 years old. AFFILIATION: Curtiscages, Freestylelife. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2 017 B i ke B a s h F l o r i d a S t u n t C o m p e t i t i o n , 2 n d p l a c e . 2 018 Doomsday Stoppie Competition, 2nd place. GOALS: Push the sport to the limits. DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: At 5 years of age, I got my first motorcycle and it revealed feelings of excitement, adrenaline and a peace of mind that got me hooked ever since.
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SIERRA GRATE
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NAME: Sierra Grate HOMETOWN: Fort Wayne, IN AGE: 28 years old. AFFILIATION: Street Bike Freestyle Championship. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Street Bike Freestyle Championship, 1st Place Mini Bike 2016. GOALS: To learn as many different stunts as possible. To help mainstream stunt riding as a professional sport through competitions, travel and social media. DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: Don’t be afraid to work a little harder if it means accomplishing your goals.
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DANIELLE PRAY
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NAME: Danielle Pray HOMETOWN: Daytona Beach, FL AGE: 27 years old. AFFILIATION: I’m the motorcycle mechanic for Cole Freeman and the Ill Conduct thrill show. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Wyotech-Daytona, Class President 2011, National Technical Honor Society 2011, Most Exceptional Graduate 2011 and 2012. GOALS: A goal I’ve had set for some time is to own and operate my own motorcycle dealership. I’d also like to step up and start stunt riding either a Harley Davidson Sportster or a Kawasaki 636, I’m still torn between the two. I’m looking forward to one day being able to stunt ride them both. DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: My passion is living a lifestyle that surrounds me with motorcycles and motorcycle lovers.
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NATE KROSSER AKA NASTEE NATE ADRIAN HACKETT
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NAME: Nate Krosser HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL AGE: 33 years old. AFFILIATION: Orlando Alliance. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I have learned to not only to ride a bike but also to ride controlled wheelies within two years and have already been invited to perform a few local stunt shows. GOALS: Ride in all 50 states and see the entire country! DEFINE YOUR PASSION IN ONE SENTENCE: My passion in riding and life is to always stay positive despite any pain, anxiety, or fear so that I can be my best self and enjoy all aspects of life- even the tough parts.
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you ride motorcycles, you probably can wheelie, or you have that feeling run through your body wanting to get up and attempt to do any type of stunt, even if it's mediocre. I’ve had that inner feeling ever since I was younger, but I’ve never done much about it, besides the occasional stand up on my seat, or even pegs with a leg out while riding. You feel unstoppable, even if it isn’t as cool to everyone as it is to you. I’m here to tell you about the real cool people, the stunt riders. It’s not all glamour. They practice a lot yet still from time to time, land on their, you know. But when they don’t, it’s captivating. Seeing someone be able to have control of their motorcycle like that is fascinating. The way they interact with the crowd, and the crowd’s reaction with them, is like no other. It’s not just one gender or age that find this sport amazing, kids, women, elderly, they all love it and can’t keep their eyes, and more so their smile’s away. I’ve been to a
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good amount of events with stunt shows, and they never disappoint. Every time I am at an event, it happens to be Aaron Colton performing, which is not a complaint. He was born in ’91, so he’s young, but the age doesn’t show at all. Every time he’s performing, people are fascinated. I was just at the F1 Miami Fan Festival recently, and in between the cars flying by making everyone’s ears bleed, in a good way, Aaron came out to get the crowd hyped. I looked around, and so many different people shared one thing, a smile. Not one person in the enormous crowd was not smiling. I could hear people nearby saying they don’t understand how someone can control the motorcycle and perform those stunts like it’s nothing, which I agree. These riders are incredible and myself, along with so many others having nothing but respect for them. There are so many things that I love about motorsports, and this is just one of them, and I am so thankful to be able to witness these things up close and personal. So if you have a chance to watch a show, watch and don’t tell me the hype isn’t real. 86 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
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Full Spectrum Power pioneered the use of lightweight lithium motorcycle batteries in powersports. Their Pulse IPT battery is the most advanced lithium motorcycle battery ever built, with rider-centric features that include the IPT Reset, billet V Terminal, and 14 different case sizes for direct fit replacement of stock lead-acid batteries. Full Spectrum Power is a dedicated lithium battery business with a single focus on designing and building the worlds best lightweight lithium motorcycle batteries. SBI: What’s your history with Full Spectrum Power? did Ducati. Now, it's very difficult to find a How did you get involved with the company?
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and racer, rather than from a battery specialist: SCORE, Supercross/Motocross), and several in what problems do riders have with existing the FIM World Championships (MotoGP, Moto2, batteries have, and how can we solve them? Can Moto3, World Superbike/World Supersport). As we design a product that not only fixes problems riders and racers ourselves, we also run prototype that people have with standard batteries but can parts in our bikes/cars. By the time we are ready we do so while building the best possible battery to "put the pencils down," the designs have gone at a price point that is reasonable? Our designs through lots of revisions. are "rider-centric," with a focus on addressing long-standing issues with all battery products. Our SBI: How does FSP remain relevant in today's new "Pulse IPT" goes a long way towards solving market? problems that people have had with batteries JL: When our original "Pulse" battery won "Best for decades. Once we answer those questions, Racer Product of the Year" in 2010, being light, we then turn to our engineering team to translate small, and powerful was enough to succeed. those requirements into real solutions. So, we That is no longer enough: Now, eight years have an initial design. We build it in Autodesk later, we have a much larger and more defined and test it in the software. We then build the set of functional criteria for our products. Since components here and assemble them. Once we 2009, lots of companies have produced lithium determine that a design has potential, we run motorcycle batteries. In the majority of cases, it in our machines, and we use our network of those companies chose to make price their supported riders and racers around the world to defining feature. By contracting Chinese battery do field testing and analysis. We then take all factories, these companies decided to produce of that feedback and incorporate the information inexpensive lithium batteries, rather than quality into the next version of the prototype. In the case lithium batteries. We have chosen the opposite of our "Pulse IPT" batteries, this process took us approach: we are building a "best in breed" nearly two years before we were satisfied that lithium battery, that has a good price point. We the product was ready for production. We had are always asked who our competitors are in the the feedback of several factory race teams in the battery market. Most people would suggest other US (MotoAmerica, American Flat Track, WORCS, lithium battery companies. I don't agree. We
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THE SUM OF ALL PARTS: FULL SPECTRUM are not interested in competing with other lithium function. So that is how we remain relevant in the companies, for several reasons: 1. Our "Pulse IPT" market, by building products that people want, at has no equal in the motorcycle or auto market at a price that people can afford, with features and this point. No one is even close. So it makes no quality that are unmatched. sense to compare our batteries to anything else that is available in 2018. 2. The entire lithium SBI: What is next for FSP? battery segment makes up less than 3% of all JL: With the introduction of our "Pulse IPT" replacement battery sales in the powersports product, we have moved from a 'boutique' race market. That means that 97% of replacement products manufacturer to a scalable mass-market batteries sold are lead acid. We are much more battery supplier. Our investments in our people, interested in converting lead-acid battery users technology, and capabilities will allow us to to lithium, than competing for customers who identify and pursue market opportunities that already use lithium. Again, put our "Pulse IPT" were previously beyond our capabilities. We are next to any other battery currently available, and going after every market opportunity we can find: it is immediately clear why we say that this is road racing, drag racing, Mx and SX, watercraft, the best lithium battery ever built. The result is a side-by-sides, enduro, adventure bikes, cruisers, combination of factors: Build Quality, Features, vintage and cafe bikes, and everything else. Price. Our average retail price is $169. Our We are now in the final stages of pre-production batteries are the most advanced on the market: validation testing with a line of auto batteries. Our compatible with any charger, built it protection first auto batteries will be for the muscle car and circuitry and cell monitoring, billet terminals with tuner market, which we are very passionate about. four mount points, and the best part of all, it is all Beyond that- well, we want to put a Full Spectrum but impossible to drain these batteries fully, and battery in just about everything we can think of: they have what amounts to a built-in jump start Start something. Power everything.
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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
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THE ANATOMY OF A WHEELIE
THE ANATOMY OF A WHEELIE
will change depending on the motorcycle you are using. But the basic principles remain the same. First, you need to understand that to maintain a perfect speed and controlled wheelie you will need to be at what we call the "balance point" position. Now every machine is a little different when reaching the balance point. A V-twin type motorcycle will need a much higher balance point compared to a sportbike because of its weight and low to the ground design. SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 103
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS: WHEELIES The first step to learn is the clutch up. This alone takes a couple of steps that you would need to learn and feel comfortable doing so before going right to the balance point, also known as the sweet spot. Every bike will be slightly different and will require different amounts of RPMs to get the bike in the air. Also, position change, speed, and self-applied pulled force on the bike will also change the amount of RPMs needed to reach its proper height. Once you get that down and are feeling comfortable getting the bike nice and tall without gaining a ton of speed, you should be ready learn to carry and hold the wheelie. Carrying the wheelie will require a combination of the throttle and brake: ninety percent throttle and maybe ten percent brake. The brake used can be either the brake master on your motorcycle or the engine braking, itself. And you never will need a lot of brake power. One great tip for throttle control is never to be choppy! Be sure that you make smooth twists of the throttle when applying more and also when decreasing. The main idea of holding the wheelie in the air is to lock the throttle within a few RPMs up or down and adjust as needed. Just as you feel the bike hold its speed and not chasing you will then need to make sure you are covering
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THROTTLE CONTROL
BRAKE CONTROL
BALANCE POINT
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the brake just in case you give it a little to much throttle. The light feather touching of the brake will bring you back forward. Never jab the brake! Always be smooth and remain calm. As long as you are smooth, there is plenty of time to fix or set the wheelie down. Never run the bike out of gear with the tire still in the air. It could result in a tank slapper with no speed left to take the weight off the front end. Make sure there is always a little throttle left over to pick up some speed to set the wheelie down softly. Basically, there are three steps. Step one, clutch it up. Step two, holding the wheelie smoothly. Step three, setting the wheelie down smoothly at a safe speed. I think the most critical part of learning the wheelie is doing so in an open space area. Roads are tricky to learn on with distractions and objects that you could crash into resulting in some serious consequences. So be smart and learn in a proper parking lot or open space. Get yourself a nice ICON helmet and jacket, and you will be glad you did because we never know when it's our turn to meet our not so distant friend, the pavement. Be safe everyone. SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 107
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THE NEW ISH ICON MOTOSPORTS • FORESTALL GLOVES
The Forestall gloves have softshell backhand chassis that houses the D3o knuckle armor insert. In the palms of the Forestall, you will find leather construction while the debased neoprene cuff features a nylon webbing pull tab and cast aluminum cuff logo. Sizes: S - XXXXL Price: $50.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com
MOTION PRO • MAGNETIC PICK-UP TOOL Motion Pro once again, comes through with the simple but essential simple tool that will make anyone’s life easier. Their magnetic pickup tool has a bendable, shape-retaining housing and low profile tip that can access hard to reach and tight spots. Measuring 18 inches long, the magnetic pickup tool features a billet aluminum laser etched handle and a protective rubber coating. Price: $15.99 Contact: www.motionpro.com 1FNGR • ST CLUTCH PERCH The ST Clutch Perch comes with your selection of 3 lever lengths: one finger, two fingers fixed and two fingers with folding henge level. They feature quick click adjustments at a 45-degree angle, adjustable lever reach and a partial protective cover to keep the clutch clear of apparel and debris. The ST Clutch Perch is composed of 6061 aluminum and fit standard 7/8” diameter bars. Price: $99.95 Contact: www.1fngr.com 110 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
RACING 905 • CUSTOM STUNT TANK
Racing 905 will customize your fuel tank, turning it into a functional stunt tank. Much different from your stock tank, the custom fabricated stunt tank has flattened surfaces and a modified shape that make stunt maneuvers possible. Racing 905 will fabricate to your specs. Price: $299.95 Contact: www.racing905.com IMPAKTECH USA • FAT PEGS
These Fat Pegs are replacements for your stock foot pegs. They are wider than your stock pegs, offering solid footing and better grip, compared to the OEM pegs. Fat Pegs are equipped with slider ends and ship as a pair. Colors: Raw, Black Price: $80.00 Contact: www.impaktechusa.com
HOT BODIES RACING • WINDSCREEN FOR THE KAWASAKI 2019 ZX-6R
The ZX6R Windscreens from Hotbodies Racing, are specially shaped to out-perform the competition! By employing pressure and vacuum formed method, and using optically correct high-tech modified acrylic, these screens are considered the best on the market. Tested and proven in the World Superbike Championship by the Factory Kawasaki Racing Team these screens are extremely flexible and can endure great impact while also providing scratch resistance allowing for a longlasting, shiny screen. All Hotbodies Racing screens are CNC trimmed and have a flame polished edge to reflect Hotbodies’ expertise in industrial design. Available in two styles: Supersport (OEM replacement) and Grand Prix (dual radius, once inch taller than OEM). Colors: Dark Smoke, Clear, Solid Gloss Black Price: $89.95 Contact: www.hotbodiesracing.com SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 111
THE NEW ISH ALPINESTARS • WARHORSE LEATHER JACKET An aggressively-styled urban sports riding jacket constructed from durable premium leather for comfort, the Warhorse Leather Jacket incorporates a removable heavy thermal liner, making it ideal for city riding in a variety of weather climates. With CE-certified protection on the shoulder and elbows, plus the ability to upgrade with Alpinestars Nucleon chest and back inserts, the Warhorse offers class-leading protection. Colors: Black, Brown Sizes: 48 - 60 Price: $429.95 Contact: www.alpinestars.com
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ENGINE ICE • HI-PERFORMANCE COOLANT
Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant ready to provide you with reliable horsepower and is proven to reduce operating temperatures. The biodegradable, phosphatefree and nontoxic coolant is engineered to keep your operating temperatures at optimum performance to not lose power through excess heat. The ready-touse premix of coolant and deionized water protects your water cooling system from scarring and scaling. Engine Ice Hi-Performance Coolant will provide you with dependable power and reduced operating temperatures regardless of the terrain you tackle. Price: $21.95 Contact: www.engineice.com 112 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM
The CycleMount for GoPro cameras is a line of motorcycle specific mounts designed to deliver the best possible video quality and ease of use possible. The unit has a central pivot pin that allows for full 360-degree rotation meaning no matter what angle your front fairing sits at. You can point your camera perfectly straight and lock it down for rock solid video. Mounted directly to the structure of the motorcycle improves video quality dramatically by eliminating the flex and vibration associated with stick-on mounts on flexible bodywork. Price: $49.95 Contact: www.woodcraft-cfm.com
BONAMICI • SHARK GUARD SWINGARM CHAIN PROTECTOR The Bonamici Shark Guard protect your feet and leg from your chain, in the event of a crash. The Shark Guards are easy to install with slight modification to your swing arm, using the hardware provided. Price: $154.95 Contact: www.motodracing.com
PUIG • LICENSE SUPPORT KIT FOR THE DUCATI PANIGALE V4
Puig license supports are made of 2mm steel and nylon and painted with an epoxy paint that avoids rust. The supports are adjustable to accommodate most license plates and aftermarket turn indicators. The kit includes a light for the license plate and reflector. Price: $123.10 Contact: www.puigusa.com AGV • K1 QUALIFY HELMET
K1 is the brand new AGV sports helmet for everyday riding challenges. Born from AGV racing technology, ready for every road experience. K1, a helmet for winners. Aerodynamic shape, racingdeveloped front air vents, and windtunnel engineered aero spoiler maximize performances while providing stability at higher speed. Panoramic anti-scratch visor allows a wider lateral and vertical field of vision for total control of the environment. Sizes: S - XL Price: $209.95 Contact: www.agv.com SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 113
THE NEW ISH: FEATURED ITEM STOMPGRIPS • ICON TANK GRIP KIT The new Icon tank grips from Stomgrips has a low grip profile that features the Stompgrip logo. The surface texture composed of an aesthetically-pleasing pattern using their trademarked logo. The lower profile is still beneficial for the traction that they are known for. The result is functional traction with a very comfortable feel on the legs and knees in jeans, regular street clothing, and leathers. The Icon Tank Grip is available for model specific kits as well as universal kits. Colors: Clear, Black Price: $59.95 Contact: www.stompgrips.com
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