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JANUARY 2022 - VOLUME 12, ISSUE 4 http://issuu.com/action/page?page=12 12 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR http://issuu.com/action/page?page=14 14 THE PRESS ROOM http://issuu.com/action/page?page=40 40 THE GRID NEWS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=60 60 FEATURED RIDERS
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FEATURES
JANUARY 2022 - VOLUME 12, ISSUE 4 THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS
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FROM THE EDITOR
A DECADE LATER The Ducati Panigale 1199 made its dealership debut in 2012. It was obvious the direction that the Italian brand was moving toward. Through the evolution of the 916 (noting only the base models), the underappreciated (in my honest opinion) 999, the 1098, the 1199 before arriving at V4, I've watched as Ducati distilled what was already an iconic piece of motorcycle engineering.
On a personal note, every model of the Panigale excites me whenever I lay eyes on one (that includes the ones that I own and the those that I don't own yet). So whatever refinements that Ducati continues to make on the Panigale are all good. What's that old saying? "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Well, Tupac said, "I ain't mad at cha'... Do your thing, boy."
And now, 10 years after the debut of the Panigale, Ducati embarks on a new Best, journey of refinement that hopes to elevate Allan what was excellent and make it perfect. @mrblackmosesofficial 12 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
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THE PRESS ROOM
INDUSTRY NEWS HONDA NAVI MINIMOTO – FIRST LOOK
HONDA PACKS A WHOLE LOT OF EXCITEMENT INTO ITS MICROSIZED 2022 NAVI MINIMOTO AND IT'S FINALLY COMING TO NORTH AMERICA. I can't recall the last time I saw an MSRP under $2,000 for a new model of motorcycle. Enter the small on size and equally small on price Honda Navi miniMOTO, a new motorcycle for the North American market that is part of the 2022 Honda model lineup. From the press images, the Navi miniMOTO just looks like a fun ripper of a mini machine. Powered by a 110 cc, four stroke, single cylinder engine with an automatic V-Matic CVT transmission, the bike is the definition of grip and rip. The suspension assembly consists of a pair of 26.8 mm telescopic inverted front forks with 3.9 inches of travel and a single left side mounted shock with 2.8 inches of travel on the side. Brake duties are issued to a set of single 130mm drum brakes in both the front and the rear. There is also a parking brake. With a seat height of just 30.1 inches and a wet weight of 236 pounds, the Navi miniMOTO offers ease and accessibility to an array of riders. Overall dimensions include a length of 71.1 inches with a wheelbase of 50.6 inches and a width of 29.1 inches. The total height of the Navi miniMOTO measures 41.1 inches, leaving a ground clearance of 6.1 inches. The fuel capacity is only .9 gallons so you're not going that far but between here and there, you're going to have fun. And that is what Honda is aiming for with the Navi miniMOTO... fun. “From the original Cub to the Grom, Honda has a proud legacy of producing miniMOTO models that open doors to new riders, and the Navi is set to extend that trend even further. This miniMOTO checks all the boxes for new riders, like simple operation, a fun design, low operating costs and Honda reliability – all for well under $2,000. We’re pleased to make motorcycling possible for more riders by offering the Navi in the U.S.” - Brandon Wilson, American Honda Sports and Experiential Manager. The 2022 Honda Navi miniMOTO has an MSRP of $1,807.00 and will be available at dealerships in early 2022 in Red, Grasshopper Green, Nut Brown, and Ranger Green. 14 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V2 – FIRST LOOK NAKED BIKE FANS AROUND THE WORLD CAN REJOICE, FOR DUCATI HAS FINALLY RELEASED A STREETFIGHTER VERSION OF THE PANIGALE V2 SUPERSPORT MACHINE. The new Streetfighter V2 fills a hole in the company’s line-up that dates back to the Streetfighter 848 that ran from 2009 to 2015, the new bike completing the naked sport bike line-up that includes the Streetfighter V4, V4 S, and the recently-announced V4 SP. It’s not a straight take-the-clothes off job from Ducati in creating the Streetfighter V2, with subtle changes to engine output and chassis specs coming to bare. The motor is indeed the 955 cc Superquadro V-twin with 150 hp and 75 lb-ft of torque, compared to the Panigale V2’s 155 hp and 76.7 lb-ft. It runs essentially the same chassis in the aluminum monocoque but Ducati has fitted a 0.6-inch longer swingarm for better stability under acceleration. Ohlins has not been employed for the suspension duties, those going the way of Showa in the Big Piston Fork up front and the Sachs monoshock out the back, both ends fully-adjustable. There’s also a Sachs steering damper for when things get a little flighty. The brakes are same as the Panigale’s in the Brembo M4.32 four-piston monobloc calipers clamping down on twin 320 mm discs with the Cornering ABS EVO electronics playing a vital back-up role, and this is the first Ducati streetbike to come fitted with the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV rubber for the five spoke wheels. Being a Ducati sports machine, you can expect the kitchen sink in terms of electronics. A six-axis Bosch IMU mitigates the following: ABS Cornering EVO with Slide Control; Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2; Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO; Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2; Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO. Unfortunately, cruise control is not a standard feature. The 4.3-inch TFT allows for phone mirroring via the Ducati Multistrada system for navigation and phone 16 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
control, and you get three riding modes in Sport, Road and Wet with dedicated electronic settings. The bodywork is a close replica of what you get on the bigger V4 S, with a Daytime Running Light and LED headlights as standard, but there’s no wings like the big bro (you can get them via the accessory catalog in either plastic or carbon if you’ve just got to have them). The Streetfighter V2 will be available at Ducati dealerships in North America starting in February 2022 in the Ducati Red color with black rims for $16,995 MSRP. We’ll be testing the new Ducati Streetfighter V2 in Spain next week and will report back real soon with the findings in SBI.
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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS MV AGUSTA LUCKY EXPLORER PROJECT MV AGUSTA GIVES A NOD TO ITS DAKAR legendary Elefant (sic), which won the event twice in HERITAGE WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITS the 1980s while draped in the iconic Lucky Strike livery. LUCKY EXPLORER PROJECT. The Lucky Explorer project will see the debut of two There’s a new adventure player in town, and an unlikely models—the 5.5, developed by Chinese partner QJ, one at that. MV Agusta has today announced the new and the 9.5, which uses a bored and stroked MV Lucky Explorer Project, a new endeavor that will mark Agusta three-cylinder machine for 930 cc. the company’s entry into the modern ADV segment while giving a nod to its past. The 5.5 uses a 550 cc twin-cylinder motor that gives MV Agusta a foot in the small capacity ADV door. But, wait, I hear you say, MV Agusta never raced Specs are scarce on the 5.5 but suffice it to say there’s the Dakar, right? That’s correct, but they own the probably no other small capacity ADV on the market Cagiva brand, and Cagiva most certainly did with the that looks as gnarly as this with inverted forks, Brembo
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monobloc brakes, engine guards and the iconic Lucky initiative aiming at gathering the passionate lovers of Strike styling (minus the words because, you know, rally raid and off-road racing around Schiranna’s unforgettable legacy of epic participation and victories tobacco). in the great African rallies of the golden age.” The 9.5 gets that 930 cc triple and is a ground-up MV Agusta, producing 123 hp and 75 lb-ft of torque. The And there’ll be plenty of cool stuff in the works, according chassis is a steel double cradle design and the motor to MV Agusta. “The project will be developed on the will also come with the option of having a Rekluse website www.luckyexplorerproject.com and through variant clutch or a standard clutch, and an optional the Instagram channel @luckyexplorer.official already online. Riders, personalities, clips and anecdotes, electro-actuated (paddle shift) gearbox. historical factory tours, vintage advertising, videos, Bodywork seems abundant in the huge front engine memorabilia, new content and events will bring protection, side and disc guards, plus the sump guard together a real community of enthusiasts. And Lucky gives the bike a proper off road look. The show rolls on Explorer ambassadors will turn up, with access to a 21 inch front and 18 inch rear, so going off road will special content and exclusive previews.” be a case of rider ambition and talent, not the machine. No word as yet on price and availability for either the However, MV Agusta is trying to do more than just 5.5 or the 9.5 but it looks like exciting times are ahead create two new bikes here. MV says it’s “a multi-faceted for MV Agusta. JANUARY 2022| SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 19
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DUCATI 2022 PANIGA
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THE FIRST RIDE: DUCATI 2022 PANIGALE V4 S THE BOLOGNA BOYS and girls at Ducati have just announced a heavily-revised Panigale V4 S superbike for the 2022 model year. It’s a bit of a surprise to see this machine because only last year Ducati presented another evolution of the V4 S that debuted in 2018, and proves Ducati has been far from sitting on its laurels during the Covid pandemic. The 2022 V4 S isn’t an entirely new motorcycle but there are significant improvements to the aerodynamics, suspension, gearbox and electronics, so let’s get into it. Headlining the changes is the new aero package. The 2021 Panigale V4 S swiped the V4 R’s bodywork in what now appears as a stop-gap model, but the 2022 V4 S gets more compact and thinner double-profile design wings that Ducati claim produce the same 81 lb of downforce on the chassis at 186 mph as in 2021. The fairing also sports new extractors at the base
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to help the V4 motor shed some of the notorious heat it's famous for. Perhaps more interesting than that is the new ergonomics package, with Ducati fitting a flatter seat and a redesigned rear section of the gas tank that allows the rider to better grip it with their knees under braking. Hmm… wasn’t one Jorge Lorenzo trying to get this from Ducati for a season and a half in MotoGP? The sides of the tank at the top edge has also come in for a workover to allow for a more comfortable placement of the rider’s arms when at full lean. Into the motor now, and while the base remains the same in the 1103 cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 for 210 hp at 12,500 rpm and 90.6 lb-ft of torque at 11,000 rpm, but the gearbox now features a taller first, second and sixth gears with the quick shifter reconfigured to boot. Ducati reasoned these changes with the fact the rider can now use first gear more in tighter corners
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THE FIRST RIDE: DUCATI 2022 PANIGALE V4 S and thus gain the benefit of first gear’s quicker acceleration on the proceeding straight. The taller sixth gear is claimed to give a 1.8 percent increase in top speed. There are four riding modes in Race A, Race B, Sport, Street, each with four engine configurations of Full, High, Medium, and Low. Full obviously gives you everything the motor can give. A new Ride by Wire map management system has been developed for the High and Medium power modes, now dedicated to each of the six gears, while the Low power mode gives 150 horsepower at the twistgrip for low grip situations. Inside the electronics sit a new Track Evo mode that changes the dash to what Pecco Bagnaia has on his MotoGP machine with the gear position highlighted in the center and wheelie, traction, engine brake and slide control highlighted down the right side (this was a feature on the Superleggera last year).
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THE FIRST RIDE: DUCATI 2022 PANIGALE V4 S
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Ducati’s partner Akrapovic has interestingly created a new full titanium exhaust primarily for track days that limit the noise to 105 dB, which is usually the limit for most racetracks around the world. This can also be lowered to 102 dB with the decibel killer. That exhaust also brings with it a healthy dose of grunt, with power increasing 18 hp to 228 hp and torque going to 96.6 lb-ft. Weight is also reduced by 11 lb. Nice. Switching to the chassis, the aluminum Front Frame remains unchanged, but the swingarm is mounted four millimeters higher to give more anti-squat and help maintain stability on hard acceleration. The fork is now the Öhlins NPX 25/30 electronically controlled pressurized unit with 5 mm more travel and running softer springs (down from 10 N / mm to 9.5 N / mm). The rear suspension is an unchanged Ohlins TTX36 and both ends are controlled by the Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic suspension software.
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THE FIRST RIDE: DUCATI 2022 PANIGALE V4 S Three-spoke forged aluminum wheels are coated in Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber and braked by four-piston Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, as they were in 2021. If the V4 S is a bit much, you can still get the base model V4, which comes with 43 mm fullyadjustable Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF), Sachs steering damper, Sachs monoshock (also fully adjustable) and five-spoke cast aluminum rims. The Panigale V4 and Panigale V4 S will be available in North America starting in February 2022 in the Ducati Red color starting at $23,295 for the Panigale V4, with the Panigale V4 S starting at $29,995. Canadian pricing will start at CAD $26,495 for the Panigale V4, and the Panigale V4 S pricing will start at CAD $33,895. The 2022 edition is a pretty significant overhaul for the Panigale V4 S and we’re excited to try it, especially the new riding position. Perhaps Lorenzo was right all along…
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GRID NEWS I WANT MY MOTOAMERICA TV
MOTOAMERICA AND TRIPLE-B MEDIA is quickly gaining in popularity. As we continue ANNOUNCE A NEW 24/7 FREE RACING to develop arrangements with more platforms, millions of people around the world will have easy AND RACE-RELATED CONTENT NETWORK. access to follow all classes of MotoAmerica racing MotoAmerica TV is now live at www.motoamerica. 24/7. The content will be a mix of both historic tv. A new channel that provides 24 hours, 7 days and new racing action, continually updated and a week of MotoAmerica racing and supporting refreshed.” content, MotoAmerica is ad supported television ”With nearly five million people tuning in to watch network. the furious action of the MotoAmerica Series in Created in partnership with Triple-B Media, 2021, motorcycle racing has proven to be a MotoAmerica TV will include content from the very must-see sport,” said Brendan Canning, Chief beginnings of MotoAmerica's history, starting with Commercial Officer, Triple-B Media. “With the the inaugural 2015 race season. In addition to launch of MotoAmerica TV, we plan to capture seven seasons of racing and race-related content, that action day in and day out, 24/7. We are MotoAmerica TV plans to broadcast a selection beyond excited to partner with MotoAmerica on this new television network.” of live races for the upcoming 2022 season. “We are very excited about the launch of MotoAmerica TV is free and is also available for MotoAmerica TV,” said MotoAmerica COO viewing on Distro TV, Local Now, Stremium, Zingo Chuck Aksland. “This type of free to air access TV with more services to be announced in 2022. 40 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
AMERICAN FLAT TRACK 2022 SCHEDULE THE PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK 2022 SCHEDULE KICKS OFF IN EARLY MARCH AT THE VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK. The 18 round Progressive American Flat Track 2022 race season will begin on March 10, 2022 with the Volusia Half-Mile doubleheader at the Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida. The 2022 season sees American Flat Track racing bouncing across the nation with notable rounds during Laconia Motorcycle Week, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, and Biketoberfest. The calendar includes the return of race action at the Red Mile, Laconia Short Track and the Black Hills Half-Mile, all of which haven't had their dust kicked up since 2019. Another noteworthy venue that will see a return to race action is the Castle Rock TT in Washington state. The Progressive American Flat Track season will make its comeback for the first time since 2014. There are two brand new stops on the 2022 schedule: the I-70 Half-Mile in Odessa, Missouri and the Cedar Lake Short Track in New Richmond, Wisconsin. Here is the complete Progressive American Flat Track 2022 schedule: March 10, 2022 - Volusia Half-Mile I, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL March 11, 2022 - Volusia Half-Mile II, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL March 19, 2022 - Texas Half-Mile, Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX April 23, 2022 - I-70 Half-Mile, I-70 Motorsports Park, Odessa, MO May 28, 2022 - Red Mile I, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY May 29, 2022 - Red Mile II, The Red Mile, Lexington, KY June 11, 2022 - Laconia Short Track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH June 25, 2022 - Lima Half-Mile, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima, OH July 2, 2022 - New York Short Track, Weedsport Speedway, Weedsport, NY July 16, 2022 - Port Royal Half-Mile, Port Royal Speedway, Port Royal, PA July 30, 2022 - Peoria TT, Peoria Motorcycle Club, Peoria, IL August 6, 2022 - Black Hills Half-Mile, Black Hills Speedway, Rapid City, SD August 13, 2022 - Castle Rock TT, Castle Rock Race Park, Castle Rock, WA August 20, 2022 - Sacramento Mile, Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA September 3, 2022 - Springfield Mile I, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL September 4, 2022 - Springfield Mile II, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL September 24, 2022 - Cedar Lake Short Track, Cedar Lake Speedway & Arena, New Richmond, WI October 15, 2022 - Volusia Half-Mile III, Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL JANUARY 2022| SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 41
THE PRESS ROOM: THE GRID NEWS 2022 WORLDSBK CALENDAR
"Firstly, it’s great to unveil the 2022 WorldSBK calendar so soon after the thrilling 2021 season has finished. WorldSBK will bring a refreshed Brand Identity for 2022 and we look forward to the season after two challenging seasons due to For the 2022 season, the WorldSBK series will the COVID-19 pandemic. travel to a total of four continents with a provisional thirteen race event schedule. The opening round A 13th round will take place and we have some of the 2022 season commences in early April at options for where this event could be, whilst it Motorland Aragon, a few days after testing at will be great to welcome Australia and the Phillip the same circuit. The season wraps in Australia Island Grand Prix Circuit back to the calendar, at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, on a date this time closing the season. The date is to be that remains to be announced in late November. confirmed due to logistical challenges that require further analysis. I am pleased to welcome back There were two new circuits that made their debut two of 2021’s new circuits: the Autodrom Most in the 2021 WorldSBK season that are track for and the Pertamina Mandalika International Street 2022. Both the Autodrom Most and the Pertamina Circuit. We look forward to another fantastic Mandalika International Street Circuit will see season of WorldSBK action.” - Gregorio Lavilla, WorldSBK Executive Director. superbike race action in the coming season. T H E PROV ISI O NA L 2 022 WO R L DS B K CALENDAR IS ANNOUNCED WITH THIRTEEN ROUNDS, TWELVE CONFIRMED DATES AND ONE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
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DUCATI V21L MOTOE MAKES ITS DEBUT THE DUCATI V21L MOTOE ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE PROTOTYPE IS INTRODUCED AT THE MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT MARCO SIMONCELLI. The new era in the electric revolution continues to take shape and we now have an idea of what's to come. Ducati and Dorna announced in October 2021 that the Bologna based brand was replacing Energica as the sole provider of electric motorcycles for the FIM MotoE World Cup, beginning in 2023. This week, Ducati unveiled its prototype, the Ducati V21L. Official Ducati pilot and test rider Michele Pirro had the honor of christening the V21L with its maiden test laps at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. He had this to say, "Testing the MotoE prototype on the circuit was a great thrill, because it marks the beginning of an important chapter in Ducati history. The bike is light and already has a good balance. Furthermore, the throttle connection in the first opening phase and the ergonomics are very similar to those of a MotoGP bike. If it weren't for the silence and for the fact that in this test, we decided to limit the power output to just 70% of performance, I could easily have imagined that
I was riding my bike." Roberto Canè, Ducati's eMobility Director was also on hand for the testing, as he is the lead on the project. "We are experiencing a truly extraordinary moment. I find it hard to believe it is reality and still not a dream! The first electric Ducati on the track is exceptional not only for its uniqueness but also for the type of undertaking: challenging both for its performance objectives and for its extremely short timescales. Precisely for this reason, the work of the whole team dedicated to the project has been incredible and today's result repays us for the efforts made in recent months. We are certainly not finished yet; indeed, we know that the road ahead is still very long, but in the meantime, we have laid a first important 'brick'." Initial team notes include the challenges in the development and improvement of the electric motorcycle specs: size, weight, power, battery life. Ducati's goal for the V21L is to create a high-performance electric race motorcycle that is available to all riders competing in the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup.
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THE PRESS ROOM: THE GRID NEWS EARL HAYDEN - REST IN PEACE THE PATRIARCH OF THE HAYDEN FAMILY AND THE Mr. Hayden always made a point to speak with me, ORIGINAL #69, EARL HAYDEN WILL BE MISSED BY forever how long or for ever how brief, when we saw THE GLOBAL MOTORCYCLE COMMUNITY. each other at race events. He was always on the move. But I always felt like he wanted to make sure The first time that I met Earl Hayden was at the Big that I knew that he saw me, that I mattered to him. Kahuna AMA Superbike races in 2009 at Virginia International Raceway. I was driving a golf cart Sadly, Earl Hayden passed away this week after a through the paddock and I saw Mr. Hayden before long battle with cancer at the age of 74. He will I knew it was him, walking with purpose toward the forever be remembered as the Patriarch of an American grid. I pulled alongside him and told him to hop in as racing dynasty that included Tommy Hayden, Roger I was heading in the same direction. He did so and Lee Hayden and the late, great Nicky Hayden. when I saw his face, I realized who he was. Mr. Hayden was a husband, a father, a racer, a businessman and an integral part of the foundation "Hey... Mr. Hayden!" I said. and the history of motorcycle racing. "That's me..." He replied. It was a cool interaction with the Patriarch of the first family of American racing. The Earl Hayden will be missed. first of many.
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THE GRID
THE MOTOAMER A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH CHUCK AKSLAND, CHIEF OPERATOR OFFICER OF MOTOAMERICA TO DISCUSS THE WINNING STRATEGIES OF THE 2021 MOTOAMERICA SHOW AND A LOOK INTO WHAT'S COMING FOR 2022.
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MOTOAMERICA CONTINUES TO elevate what it means to be a racer in the United States. When MotoAmerica took the helm of road racing in North America it was considered a race series that was only showcasing the highest level of national racing talent. That is no longer the case. Every season, the MotoAmerica talent pool continues to expand, including international athletes and talent from top-tier series such as WorldSBK and MotoGP. The team at MotoAmerica, an affiliate of the KRAVE Group, has watched their series grow since they took over into a world-class road racing series, the highest level of competitive professional motorcycle racing on U.S. soil. This past season, there was in surplus of 400 more race entries than in 2020. Attendance was boosted 25 to 30 percent per race event in 2021, compared to the prior year. Season after season, the MotoAmerica show just keeps improving. We talked with Chuck Aksland for a little insight. SBI: There was an impressive growth curve for the MotoAmerica show in 2021, over 2020. Over 25 percent increase of spectators at each round. An increase of 400 plus race entries, total for the season. What do you attribute the growth to? Chuck Aksland: It’s great to see more fans at the track enjoying the events. And the increase in the number of participants… for a national series, that’s great growth. Richard Varner, our partner always tells us that sometimes you have to turn around and take a look out the back window to see where you been to know where you are. At our first event at Road Atlanta in 2015, we had a total of 74 entries. At our last event of the 2021 season at Barber Motorsports Park, we had a total of 227 entries. We made a decision a few years ago to look at building our events into something JANUARY 2022| SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 51
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"AT OUR FIRST EVENT AT ROAD ATLANTA IN 2015, WE HAD A TOTAL OF 74 ENTRIES. AT OUR LAST EVENT OF THE 2021 SEASON AT BARBER MOTORSPORTS PARK, WE HAD A TOTAL OF 227 ENTRIES..."
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THE GRID: THE MOTOAMERICA SHOW all motorcyclists can enjoy. With the introduction of King of the Baggers, SuperHooligans, MiniCup, the Royal Enfield Build Train Race programs, even the "Sound Off Series" for the custom Bagger Cruisers culture... It’s becoming the festival and motorcycle party that we feel will continue to spur our growth and really develop into awesome events for all motorcycle riders and fans. We can see the transition happening. Bagger riders are exposed to sportbikes and vice versa. New fans are exposed to the events. It's great to see it working and there is more to come in 2022. If you attended a MotoAmerica race in 2021, you know what Chuck is talking about. Despite the global pandemic, MotoAmerica successfully hosted a national series of incredible motorcycle racing festivals. The race action is some of the best there has been in years. The off-track activities are a party for motorcycle enthusiasts from all walks of life. SBI: With all of the success in 2021, how will MotoAmerica keep the momentum rolling in 2022? What is the game plan for next year? Chuck Aksland: The game plan for 2022 is to continue to raise our game. Make the events more fun. Get more people to them. Also, continue to make MotoAmerica more accessible via both linear and digital platforms. We feel we have a great show and hopefully, it’ll just continue to get stronger each year. We are also partnering with Daytona International Speedway to work with them on the Daytona 200. That’s something we are really looking forward to. That event has so much history, for all of us. We are really excited to work with the Speedway to continue the tradition. MotoAmerica partnering with Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 200 in 2022 aligns the premier national series to the pantheon of road racing, recalling the glory the days of AMA Pro Racing. MotoAmerica employs FIM spec rules that will open competition to additional classes of motorcycles, further enriching and adding to the history of the event. SBI: You know that we have to talk about the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, Jake Gagne. Gagne earned the 2021 title with a total of 445 championship points, dominating the superbike class 54 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
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with seventeen race wins. What are your thoughts on the Champ's damn near perfect season? Chuck Aksland: From my previous experience as a Team Manager, I find what Jake and his team did in 2021 very impressive and it was really great to watch. It can be boring sometimes from the outside, but to see Jake’s hard work pay off, and the teamwork turn into that many wins was great. There are so many variables that can go wrong on a motorcycle; wrong setting, mechanical issues, incidents on track, etc. So many things that can go wrong I just find it impressive what Jake and the team accomplished. SBI: Seems that the other teams have their work cut out for them. in the off season to prepare for 2022. Chuck Aksland: Others will have to work hard to catch up, as they did when Mick Doohan dominated Grand Prixs, and eventually they will. For the rider and team that will come after Jake and the Fresh N' Lean Attack Performance Yamaha team, they’ll need to raise their game. In the end, a performance like this year from Jake and his team will make anyone better who chooses to chase them down. For a series that is only about to turn seven years old, MotoAmerica is making massive strides in the right direction. Wayne Rainey, Richard Varner, Terry Karges and Chuck Aksland all have a lot to be proud of. What they make look easy is actually almost impossible to accomplish. That speaks volumes for their vision and dedication to the sport of motorcycle racing. And if the 2021 season is any indication, the 2022 MotoAmerica Show will be the best one yet. JANUARY 2022| SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 57
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Kaitlin Ferguson LOCATION: Albuquerque, New Mexico OCCUPATION: Electrical Design Engineer for Laser and Electro Optics. YEARS RIDING: Three years. RIDING STYLE: Street. BIKE/S OWNED: 2020 Ducati Monster 1200 S. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Full Termignoni exhaust FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Shoei RF1400 helmet. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Albuquerque to Durango, Colorado and took the million dollar highway on the way to Moab, Utah. Went straight back to Albuquerque a couple days later.
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Emily Prince LOCATION: Cumming, GA OCCUPATION: Real Estate Agent YEARS RIDING: 3 years on street, 2 years on track. RIDING STYLE: Street, Track, Race. BIKE/S OWNED: 2019 Street Triple RS, 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R, 2018 Kawasaki Z125. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: My SC Project S1 Exhaust is an absolute beast on my Street Triple. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: The absolute must-haves for racing are my custom Kangaroo One-X Airbag suit with KLIM airbag vest, my gorgeous LS2 Arrow Carbon EVO GP Helmet, and my old trusty Dainese Torque 3 boots. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: I would have to say the most memorable was the WERA GNF at Barber in 2021. I crashed on Thursday in practice and was a bit shaken up, but was able to get the bike put back together and taped my race suit up with duct tape. In the races on Sunday I was able to grid up and actually put down my personal best lap times by 3 full seconds even after crashing 2 days prior. Will never forget the feeling of pride at getting back out there and even improving! 62 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
Quiana Wesley LOCATION: Honolulu, Hawai'i OCCUPATION: Corporate Banking. YEARS RIDING: I've been riding for about 4 years now. RIDING STYLE: So far I’ve only done street riding on both sport bikes and cruisers. I love the ride of both but my main love is sport bikes. BIKE/S OWNED: 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R and a 2018 Harley Davidson Iron 883. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: My headlights and the retro Ninja sticker on the front fairing. It’s insignificant to everyone else but I just swoon over them. The Vance and Hines exhaust on the Iron is the highlight. You definitely hear me coming. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: I have a vintage style Joe Rocket moto jacket that I occasionally like to wear when riding either. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Definitely the first ride I took with my dad as a biker. I grew up on the back of my dad’s Hayabusa so to ride my own bike along side him for the first time was a memory I’ll never forget.
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THE NEW ISH REV'IT! • CASSINI H20 GLOVES These short-cuffed, softshell, waterproof hand protectors are the go-to gloves for those looking for something that delivers the right amount of protection and comfort for everyday use, even when the rain is pouring down. A hard shell knuckle protector takes care of impact protection in case of any unfortunate mishap, as does the abrasionresistant outer shell that has undergone extensive testing to ensure safety is up to spec. The Connect Finger Tip allows you to operate touchscreens without the removal of your gloves. Sizes: S - XXXL Colors: Black, Dark Grey, Dark Green Price: $99.99 Contact: https://www.revitsport.com
WOODCRAFT-CFM • YAMAHA YZF-R7 FRONT AXLE SLIDER KIT Woodcraft axle sliders help to protect the valuable fork lowers and swingarm on your bike in the case of a crash. The axle sliders only add five seconds to a wheel change. No more dealing with through rods as you can simply pull the quick release pin and you're ready for a wheel change. The pucks receive the perpendicular mount passed down from Woodcraft's patented frame sliders to provide a solid sliding surface, maximizing puck life.
CORTECH • AIR RAID BACKPACK The new Cortech Air Raid is a hardshell backpack with a carbon fiber weave that is loaded with features like adjustable shoulder straps that are designed to contour while in the riding position, adjustable, and removable sternum straps, and an adjustable and removable waist strap with an off-set buckle. Other features include a padded back for comfort and venting and 360-degree reflectivity for nighttime and low light riding conditions. Storage capability includes internal compartments include a dedicated laptop and tablet protective holder, zippered pockets for smaller valuables, and shoe holders. Price: $109.99 Contact: https://helmethouse.com 68 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JANUARY 2022
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DP BRAKES • APRILIA RS 660 STANDARD BRAKE PADS The DP Standards are direct OEM replacement pads that offer excellent all around braking, hot or cold, wet or dry. A high-tech ceramic heat shield is applied to the rear of each backplate to reduce the heat transfer into the fluid and prevent brake fade. The DP Standards last three times longer than stock pads and most other brands on the market today. Highlights include minimal brake dust, no noise and no thermal cycle bedding-in required Prices: $44.95 - $46.95 Contact: https://www.dp-brakes.com ALPINESTARS • FUSION LEATHER JACKET Alpinestars new technical reference racing leather jacket, the Fusion Leather Jacket is Tech-Air ready and offers superior freedom of movement and a high level of ventilation through the development of innovative new materials: RIDEKNIT stretch paneling and MATRYX ultra abrasion resistant and highly breathable zones. Sizes: 46 - 58 Colors: Black/White/Metallic Gray, Black/Red Fluo Price: $749.95 Contact: https://www.alpinestars.com SPARK EXHAUST • DUCATI STREETFIGHTER V4/S GRID-O 3/4 TITANIUM SYSTEM The Grid-O full titanium silencer has been developed to emphasize the racing line of the bike as well as the amazing sound (112 dB / 5500 rpm) plus the performance boost of 11 horses. The stainless steel collector pipes have specific lengths, diameters and designs allowing performance optimization. Visible weldings enrich the tubes and make the exhaust kit a contemporary masterpiece. This system works with the OEM plate holder. However, you will need to remove the stock rear passenger footrests. Price: $2,990.00 Contact: https://shift-tech-carbon.com JANUARY 2022| SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 69
THE NEW ISH JOE ROCKET • DAYRIDE JACKET Joe Rocket's Dayride Jacket has a combined Hitena, Rock Tex 600, and Free Air mesh hybrid outer shell for maximum impact resistance and mesh cooling where you need it. Externally accessible CE approved armor is strategically located in the shoulders and the elbows, accented by a removable spine protector. The Dayride is completed by a removable insulated vest liner, Joe Rocket's Sure Fit 6-point custom adjustment system and reflective sleeve panels and back stripe. Sizes: S - XXXL Colors: Black, Red/Black, Blue/Black, Grey/Black, Orange/Black Price: $184.99 Contact: http://www.joerocket.com
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Evotech Performance has designed and manufactured these crash protection sliders that are easy to install and offer the best protection for your bike. No modification is required as installation only requires bolting the mounts to the bike’s existing mounting points. The mounts are CNC machined from aircraft-grade billet aluminum and finished in an exterior black powder coated for longevity. The frame sliders are made from high-performance engineering polymer that will help to protect your motorcycle in the event of a spill. Included in the box: two sliders, mounts, fixings and instructions. Price: $339.14 Contact: https://www.motovationusa.com
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THE NEW ISH: FEATURED ITEM BONAMICI • YAMAHA MT-10 ENGINE CASE SAVER KIT Bonamici Engine Case Savers are exceptionally strong, durable and lightweight. Specifically designed to give your engine cases protection in a crash, they give you the maximum amount of protection at the lightest weight possible. Bonamici engine case covers are CNC machined from billet aluminum and anodized in black. This threepiece kit includes protection for the left and right sides of the engine case as well as the clutch cover.
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