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CONTENTS

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14 THE PRESS ROOM http://issuu.com/action/page?page=40 40 THE GRID NEWS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=46 46 MOTOGP WITH B.T. - By B.T. http://issuu.com/action/page?page=66 66 ASPHALT & OPPORTUNITY - By Brian and Julian Glascoe http://issuu.com/action/page?page=86 86 THE INSIDE LINE - By Devonne Duerbaum http://issuu.com/action/page?page=96 96 THE LION'S DEN - By Lion James http://issuu.com/action/page?page=100 100 FEATURED RIDERS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=104 104 THE SUM OF ALL PARTS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=110 110 IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS - By Eric Wood http://issuu.com/action/page?page=128 128 THE NEW ISH

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FEATURES

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THE FIRST RIDE: BMW'S S1000RR

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MOTOGP WITH B.T.: JEREZ & LE MANS

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STAFF

Publisher//Editor in Chief: Allan Lane allan@sportbikesincmag.com

EDITORIAL

ART & DESIGN

Drag Racing Editor: Rickey Gadson rickey@sportbikesincmag.com

Creative Director//Layout//Design: Allan Lane allan@sportbikesincmag.com

Fashion Editor: Kiana Gadson kiana@sportbikesincmag.com

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Riding Editor: Eric Wood eric@sportbikesincmag.com Staff Writers: Leon Brittain leon@sportbikesincmag.com Lion James lion@sportbikesincmag.com B.T. bt@sportbikesincmag.com Devonne Duerbaum devonne@sportbikesincmag.com Copy Editor: Angela Lane angela@sportbikesincmag.com

Cover Photography: Kevin Wing Contributing Photographers: Kevin Wing Etech Photo Lion James MotoGP.com Asphalt and Opportunity Devonne Duerbaum Leon Brittain The SB Image

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FROM THE EDITOR

BARBER VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM I had never been to Birmingham, Alabama.

So when the information of the US press luanch for the 2020 BMW S1000RR detailed that we would be evaluating BMW's latest offering at the famed Barber Motorsports Park, I was thrilled.

eyes is nothing short of biblical. For all motorcyclists and enthusiasts, this is your Mecca.

My first visit to the Barber Museum will not be my last. My only regret is that it took me so long to get there to experience it Our itinerary included pre-launch dinner for my self. The institution of an annual and tour at the Barber Vintage Motorsport pilgrimage is well overdue and in order.

Museum. While the meal was terrific and Lesson learned. the company of my fellow moto-journalist was top tier, it was the collection and Thank you to BMW Motorrad for the invite, presentation of motorcycles that mesmerized opportunity, and experience. Barber, I'll me. I've always heard about and seen see you in October for the 15th Annual pictures of the Barber Museum. The high Vintage Fest. praises and visual aids do not come close to doing this amazing venue justice. To be Best, inside the walls and to witness the iconic Allan collection of motorcycles with your own allan@sportbikesincmag.com 12 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JUNE 2019

USING A RACETRACK AS A LIVING LABORATORY

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THE PRESS ROOM

INDUSTRY NEWS

UPGRADE YOUR NINJA 400 WITH THE KAWASAKI PERFORMANCE PACKAGE Kawasaki is now offering a performance upgrade package for the Ninja 400, with Kawasaki Genuine Accessories. For less than $850.00, the kit includes a tall windscreen, tank pad, frame sliders and an Akrapovic Slip On exhaust. If you purchase the performance kit at the same time as your new 400, a 12 month limited warranty applies to both the motorcycle and the upgrade kit. When purchased aloe, the upgrade kit includes a 90 day warranty that begins on the date of purchase.

THE TRIUMPH 2019 SPEED TWIN GETS RECALLED Triumph has issued a recall for 726 Speed Twin motorcycles, model year 2019.

The incorrect routing of the coolant hoses may bring it in contact with the exhaust header pipe. The heat from the pipe could damage the hose resulting in a coolant leak at the rear tire. Triumph will contact owners and direct them to dealers for inspection and replacement of the hose, if necessary.

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HONDA’S EARLY 2020 MODEL LINE UP INCLUDES THE MONKEY, GROM AND THE CB300R Fun favorites from the Honda line up are making their return for 2020.

The 2020 Honda M o n key w i l l b e available in both ABS ($4,199.00) and non ABS ($3,999.00) versions, in Pearl Nebula Red and Pearl Glittering Blue.

The 2020 Honda Grom, also in ABS ($3,599.00) and non ABS ($3,399.00) format will be available in Cherry Red, Blue Raspberry, Incredible Green and Halloween Orange.

The 2020 CB300R comes with ABS in a Matte Pearl Blue color way with an MSRP of $4,949.00.

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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS DAINESE’S SMART JACKET Dainese has packaged their D-Air Protection technology i nto a l ig ht weig ht a nd versatile vest, bringing a higher level of safety to all breeds of riders. The Smart Jacket is a vest that can be worn underneath a jacket or overtop a garment and

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doesn’t need any connections to the bike. What makes the Smart Jacket tick is its triggering algorithm which at a rate of 1000 times per second, the vest’s ECU processes data from 7 sensors that detect hazardous moments that reach a certain criteria and activates the system, only when necessary. The airbag is then deployed with even inflation, enveloping the wearer’s torso, protecting the rider’s chest and back. When fully charged, the Smart Jacket provides 25 hours of battery life.

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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS ARAI’S LIMITED EDITION CORSAIR-X ISLE OF MAN GRAPHIC Arai’s new 2019 Corsair-X Isle of Man Limited Edition graphic is available with an intermediate-oval interior shape and features all of Arai’s latest features and benefits.

Drudi Performance’s fluorescent yellow on black with an emblazoned triskelion in gunmetal captures the essence of Arai’s dedication and commitment to the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race.

The list of riders that competed in the 2019 TT include Michael Dunlop, Ian Hutchinson, Conor Cummins, Davey Todd, Derek McGee, David Johnson and Lee Johnston with sidecar racers Ben and Tom Birchall, John Holden and Lee Cain, and Tim Reeves and Mark Wilkes.

TRIUMPH RELEASES FINAL SPECS ON THEIR ROCKET 3 TFC The new Triumph Rocket 3’s finals specifications have been confirmed

by Triumph. The now, o f ficia l ly so l d o u t limited edition 2500cc model, has a confirmed horsepower output of 180 at 7000RPM and a maximum torque output of 166 foot pounds at 4000RPM. It tips the scales at 639 pounds, a considerable 98 pounds less than the previous model. Triumph also confirmed that all 750 of the limited edition bikes have been sold in North America, prior to their release.

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THE FIRST RIDE

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THE FIRST RIDE: BMW'S 2020 S1000RR

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n my line of work, I am often faced with the task of learning as much as I can on a brand new motorcycle, in a brand new environment, in a limited amount of time. I must then process the data acquired and retain it to compose a comprehensive review of the said new motorcycle. When you add a healthy dose of overall excitement and the sheer joy of being on the first wave of testing motorcycles, you now have a proper cocktail of pressure. I know this reads as first world problems and I won't garner much sympathy or pity. But that's not what this is about.

At the US press introduction for the 2020 BMW S1000RR, the level of excitement was palpable from all involved. You would have sworn that it was the second coming. And in many ways, it is. This 2020 S1000RR looks better, feels better, performs better, and responds better than what could be called its predecessors. Frankly, any S1000RR before this model could not hold a proverbial candle to it.

The "meet and greet," aptly put by BMW Motorrad's Brand Ambassador Nate Kern, was held at the iconic Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Alabama. A majority of the press introductions involve a product presentation, a rider's meeting, and then we are turned loose on the track or venture out onto the asphalt to begin the product evaluation. Not so, with the 2020 S1000RR. The meet and greet progressed in stages that offered strategic exposure to all that the S1000RR had to offer, mode by mode.

Before getting into the sum of all of its parts, you must take notice of the 2020 S1000RR's attentioncommanding aesthetics. Gone are the asymmetrical headlights of the prior model, that did serve a purpose other than saying "Hey look at me, I'm an S1000RR".

New LED lighting in the headlight, turn signals, and tail light elevates the bike's visual style straight away.

The new front end creates a more intimidating and confident appearance from both a front-on, as well as a profile perspective.

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THE FIRST RIDE: BMW'S 2020 S1000RR racing simple.

Then there are the wheels. While the base model is equipped with the expected cast aluminum wheels, the M model is rolling on premium carbon fiber rims, straight from the factory with a factory warranty.

The fairings have been simplified to showcase the new frame, that again improves visuals and equally shaves weight. The only remaining feature of the previous model year, visually, is the shark gill-like partitions on the throttle side fairing. They are there to provide additional air ventilation for the engine, and it's components. Looking over the visual design of the bike, appreciating all its subtle nuances, it becomes very evident that the strategic placement of the openings in the fairing and the direction of the body lines are intended to demand and command regard and recognition. My eyes were drawn from the nose to the tail, pausing at moments in between, appreciating the engineered disposition of the machine.

The 2020 is equipped with a new aluminum swingarm that looks amazing and also shaves weight in comparison to older models. The 2020's aluminum undercarriage (a first on a street bike), the front 45mm forks and the rear adjustable vertical suspension setup minimizes the reaction from the chassis, especially under acceleration and braking.

This set up provides impressive stability, of which I would come to appreciate while in the saddle.

Dual 320mm floating brake discs are located on the front end while a single 220mm disc is situated at the rear. The four-piston fixed brake calipers are assisted by a single rear floating single piston caliper. In my opinion, BMW's application of ABS and the host of other technology is the core of the S1000RR's technological heritage. The 2020 BMW S1000RR represents the essence of BMW's mantra, "the ultimate driving machine," replacing the word driving with riding.

The first straddle on a new bike is always exciting.

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location of the handlebars in relation to the position of the rear sets in regards to the seat height and tank shape provided a welcoming snug fit. I wasn't overreaching, nor was I crunched up. It wasn't too tall, nor was it squatty. Flat footed with everything in reach, I was impressed with the dimensions and enjoyed the comfort, directly. And then I turned the key, and the dash lit up.

Staring back at me was a brilliantly illuminated 6.5 inch TFT instrument panel. The dash readout has four standard screen modes that can be further customized based upon your preferences and needs: Pure Ride, Core 1, 2, and 3. Containing all the usable data that I could use and even some that I didn't know about, the customizable information center refrains from being too busy and presents an attractive, easy on the eyes proper readout for the bike's functions and data.

"Let's just call it what it is‌" declared Kern during our product intro. "It's a meet and greet." Kern explored the 2020's four main riding modes of the S1000RR M Package that we were evaluating: Rain, Road, Dynamic, and Race. For the first four sessions of the day, I would explore each mode, spinning laps around the marvelous Barber Motorsports Park.

I began in Rain mode, where I appreciated the stability and confidence of the 2020. It proved to be an excellent mode for the new bike, new track combination. In Rain mode, the entire system of "assist" is engaged. The suite of components includes ABS, Traction Control, DTC Wheelie Function, and Engine Braking. Someone would literally have to kick you from the side for you to fall off this bike. Not saying that having an off is impossible, but for the average rider, the engaged systems in Rain mode not only increases your chances of not having a moment, it also broadens and expands the learning curve.

This mode allows the rider to push the edge and explore the limits of the riding with their S1000RR while minimizing the risk factor.

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THE FIRST RIDE: BMW'S 2020 S1000RR response have never been an issue for the S1000RR. Taking the good and making it great, the 2020 model has refined its delivery with a smooth and even throttle response. Even in Rain mode, the S1000RR's engine performance level was clear and present. In Rain mode, the components in place are there to moderate the balance between the power that the engine produces and the overall performance and rider experience.

The second session of the day was spent in Road mode. In Road mode, many of the same "assist" components are still engaged, however not at the same level. For instance, the throttle response between Rain and Road mode is significant with both modes offering extremely smooth delivery of power. Road mode's response becomes slightly more aggressive at an elevated pace and higher gear selection. The ABS adjusts to the optimum setting for dry riding conditions. Think about it this way, in the real world, if you were riding and you were to get caught in the rain, the settings in Rain mode provide the safety net required to get you to your destination with the least amount of risk. Road mode offers the same comfort with settings that are optimum for those days when it's not raining. Rain mode is for maximum safety.

Road mode allows you to begin to play. Having warmed up to the track in the second session, that is what I began to sort out. The 2020 S1000RR is right at home at the track but has the functionalities that make it a premium option as a road bike. Then, for session three and four. I was introduced to the modes Dynamic and Race.

The Dynamic mode begins to open up the pure potential of the 2020 S1000RR. Maintaining it's confidence and stability, the bike's assists are even less engaged. In what could be considered the highest level mode for street riding, the settings enable you to push the envelope further. You could say that the leash is let out quite a bit. And if you want to see just how far down the rabbit hole goes, there's Race mode. Race mode is otherworldly. Unbridled but not unhinged, the settings are designed for mode's namesake. In this mode, let's just call it what it is, you are piloting a race bike. The power management and the delivery of said power is inspiring. Aggressive and smooth in equal parts, the throttle response is direct 30 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JUNE 2019

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THE 2020 BMW S1000RR REPRESENTS T H E E S S E NC E O F BMW'S MANTRA, "THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE," REPLACING THE WORD DRIVING WITH RIDING. 32 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | JUNE 2019

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"GAME CHANGER" IS OVERUSED, BUT IN THIS CASE, IT IS WHAT IT IS.

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THE FIRST RIDE: BMW'S 2020 S1000RR and straight away. In Race mode, the flip is switched, and the assists are removed. The ABS, DDC, Traction Control, Engine braking are all adjusted for track conditions and maximum performance.

The remainder of the laps of the day spent with the S1000RR were bittersweet. The reality of the day coming to an end, having to give the key back and walking away from the 2020 came all too fast. The bike immediately endears itself to you, begging for more exploration of its capabilities and potential. I wouldn't have been obliged to spend a few more hours, days, weeks with it. Merely scratching the surface at the "meet and greet," the bike's performance on the circuit sheds a great deal of light of what it could do on the street. The rider interface does not only displays a tremendous amount of bike info and performance data, it also offers a comprehensive customization feature to make the bike, the ride and overall experience as unique as you want it to be.

BMW has arrived at a pivotal nexus where technology, engineering, performance, and execution has created an impressive package that delivers on all levels. "Game changer" is overused, but in this case, it is what it is. BMW got so many things right with this 2020 model. My only critique is the aesthetics of the catalytic converter in the midsection of the exhaust. Let's be honest, that's going to get swapped out before the bike leaves the dealership, so it's a moot point. Nate Kern's methodology and how he conducted the meet and greet was a progressive approach that allowed for specific introductions to each of the bike's main level of ride modes and their features. As I mentioned, in my line of work, I am often tasked with learning as much as I can about a new product in a new environment, in a limited amount of time. The process in which this day unfolded allowed me to acquire and retain data with the only regret being wanting much more time in the saddle. With an understanding of what the 2020 S1000RR brings to the track, it won't be long before I get to throw a leg over the S1000RR again, for a real world, real street evaluation. Stay tuned.

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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS

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THE PRESS ROOM

GRID NEWS

US ROUND OF WORLDSBK TO BE SPONSORED

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Geico Motorcycle Insurance will, for a sixth time, step into the role of main event sponsor for the round 9 of the 2019 WorldSBK season, that will take place from July 12th14th at the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

CARL FOGARTY GETS A STRETCH OF ROAD IN BLACKBURN RENAMED IN HIS HONOR The four time World Superbike Champoion, Carl Fogarty has been honored with a section of road in his hometown of Blackburn in Lancashire, England officially renamed as “Carl Fogarty Way”. A fitting salute to the town of Blackburn’s racing legend that in the course of his career has earned 57 race wins and 4 championships, in 6 seasons, all aboard a Ducati.

Affectionaly known as Foggy, Fogarty can now appreciate his namesake length of road between Gorse Street and Red Lion Roundabout. “I’m really thrilled and honoured to have a road named after me in my home town. I was pleased that it’s a pretty major link road. It’s also appropriate that it comes off the Red Lion roundabout, as the lion is the King of the Jungle. Having been born in Blackburn and gone to school in Darwen makes this a bit more special. In view of my motorcycle racing past, having a road named after me seems very appropriate.”

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THE FIM HELMET REGULATIONS: UPDATE Snell M2015, or JIS T8133. A considerable achievement in terms of addressing the head protection and safety issues of the competitors, the FIM has plans to expand the FRHP to their off road series over the next several years. “Bringing the FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets into force represents a major milestone for this project, with the FIM having invested a large amount of work alongside the helmet manufacturers, our promoters, plus other recognised associations and key representatives from the industry over the last three years to arrive at this historic moment. As we have made clear, safety and in particular rider safety is one of the main pillars of the FIM moving forward, therefore it is important that we can reinforce Helmets worn by riders in both MotoGP and WorldSBK must adhere to the new mandatory regulations set forth by the FIM Racing Homologation Programme beginning in 2020. The FRHP subjects helmets to a new test standard that goes beyond the scope of the current or existing tests such as UN ECE 22.05,

this message with actual and real commitment by bringing the FRHP into action.� - FIM President, Jorge Viega.

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THE PRESS ROOM: GRID NEWS DUCATI'S ANATOMY OF SPEED EXHIBIT OPEN NOW UNTIL OCTOBER The Ducati Museum in Bologna has opened a temporary exhibition that celebrates their quest and conquer of speed. The “Anatomy of Speed” explores the important role that aerodynamics play in reaching a higher level of performance. The exhibit is composed of photographs, videos, display panels and projections. A focal point of the exhibit are two fairings that were used by Ducati in the 2016 and 2017 MotoGP Championships and of the Ducati Desmosedici GP16.

“Aerodynamics is really important for us because we started to use the winglets since

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the first race in 2015, when we started the real improvement of our bike. So you know it’s something Ducati started to use first and others before tried to stop us with the rules but in the end, everybody follow us in the aerodynamics development. I think the aerodynamics will be important not only for racing but also on the production bike at the moment. The V4 R is one of the examples for that but Ducati have something new in mind for the future, not only in the racing but also on the street bike.” - Luigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse.

The “Anatomy of Speed” Exhibit is open until October 8, 2019.

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THE GRID

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THE GRID: MOTOGP WITH B.T. NICCOLO ANTONELLI, PAULO SIMONCELLI, TATSUKI SUZUKI (L TO R) JEREZ

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ou know how summer school is school, but it's not really "school school"?

I mean, you get graded like its real school, and you can still fail but, it's not really "school school"!

Nobody dresses up. You take it just serious enough not to fail but...

Then August or September hits and school starts!

That’s what the European rounds are to MotoGP. Sure, the three races previous count and getting off to a good start is crucial in these rounds. But if you ask any rider or fan, they will tell you that the season starts in Europe. And there is no better place to start the European rounds than Jerez, Spain. Or as I refer to it, “The Flying Saucer” because of the flying saucer type structure that sits over the race track, which is par for the course considering the out of this world things that occur at this circuit.

Having personally been to a handful of circuits, Mugello is by far the craziest, and a must see in person, but there is just something about Jerez!

The rabid fans, getting to the circuit on race morning at 6 am and seeing a line of people waiting to get in, hearing “WE WILL ROCK YOU” blaring from the circuit’s speakers at 6:15 am!

Yeah, Jerez is out of this world fun!

The last time team owner Paulo Simoncelli took a rider out to a certain breakfast spot before the Jerez GP, that rider won the race! That rider was his son, the late, Marco Simoncelli. The other would be his rider, Tatsuki Suzuki, who, when first joining the team, said in a Twitter post, “Dear Mr. Marco Simoncelli, one day I will be going up to the podium with your father, so please watch us from the sky!” Yeah. Hits you right in "tha' feels."

This year would be no exception, except, I feel Especially after watching the street fight that is that in all classes, no one has really shown Moto3! themselves to be the clear cut favorite. Everyone is still finding themselves — kind of like a teenager Only in Sports can you have an ending that going through puberty. Speaking of teenagers, featured both of Paulo Simoncelli riders on the we start with Moto3, as is customary.

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podium for his team's first ever win! I had tears in my eyes watching Simoncelli on the Podium with his rider Niccolo Antonelli, who hasn’t won a race since 2016 and Suzuki who crashed while leading the Austin GP. It was an emotional scene watching Simoncelli, who for all practical purposes, doesn’t have to be involved in racing.

Who could blame him if he left, but the fact that he stays to develop young racing talent says something to this man’s character! Although it was a one, two finish for Simoncelli’s team, it was thirdplace finisher Celestino Vietti who stole the show.

In his first full season with Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team, Vietti is sixth in the world standings and

poised to be the next big thing. Just watch! If it weren’t for Suzuki providing a buffer for teammate Antonelli, Vietti would be the talk of the paddock!

Moto2 saw a horrific first corner accident in which Remy Gardner decided to join the Spanish Space Program in a high side that produced a red flag.

Gardner and Honda Team Asia rider Dimas Ekky Pratama were shaken up but otherwise fine. The race itself saw Lorenzo Baldassarri claim his third victory and secure his place on top of the Moto2 standings. Impressive on the podium as well were Poleman Jorge Navarro and Augusto Fernandez who was last seen doing his version of bull riding JUNE 2019 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 49

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at the Argentinian GP. When it comes to MotoGP, heading into Jerez, all the talk was of Marc Marquez and how his undefeated streak at COTA had come to a shocking end — knowing Marquez and his mentality, who would’ve thought otherwise? But, what nobody saw coming was the arrival of a rookie that would put everybody in GP on notice.

Heading into qualifying it looked to be Marquez, Jorge Lorenzo and maybe Andreas Dovizioso to take pole. What happened was a shock to everything two wheels and rolling.

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Rookie, Fabio Quartararo snuck up on the field and out of nowhere became the youngest ever rider to garner a pole in MotoGP at 19 years of age, breaking Marquez’s record by 45 days!

Although, Quartararo was picked to be the next Rossi or Marquez four years previous, things looked bleak for Quartararo until a late-season surge in MOTO2 helped him get a seat in MotoGP. And even then prognosticators picked Pecco Bagnaia as the Rookie of The Year! Shows how much they know! But, to be honest, I didn’t see Fabio Q gaining this kind of ground until maybe late in the season but that’s motorcycle

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closest we’ll ever get to an African-American GP racer, Franco Morbidelli tried to keep it close for the first ten laps, then, with 16 laps to go Marquez took off like a Kardashian at an NBA All-Star game and was never seen, again. In the span of two laps, Marquez gained a 2-second advantage over his opponents. It was then that Fabio Quartararo started to make his presence known, passing his teammate and tried valiantly to catch Marquez, bringing the Baby-Faced Assassin’s lead down to under two seconds.

Could it be? Could this French rookie do the impossible and reign in Marquez?

No! Remember what I just said about fairy tales and real life? Real life bit Quartararo in the ass hard! With 12 laps left and in a very comfortable 2nd place... Bam! Quartararo‘s Gear shifter gets stuck in third gear, and his race was over.

Watching a 19-year-old cry for the entire world to see was heartbreaking and somewhat inspiring.

In a world that seems to lack passion, Quartararo showed he loves what he does and reacted as teenagers do at times. I loved his emotion and passion. Fabio Quartararo will be back. Trust me!

racing!

With the race somewhat over, the battle was for the final spot on the podium. Alex Rins overcame a lackluster qualifying to place second while Maverick Vinales held off the Ducati of Andreas Dovizioso to capture his first podium of the season to make it an all Spanish podium!

Only in motorcycle racing can you be considered washed up at 17! The kid would basically be a senior in high school and washed up! Luckily, Fabio believed in himself and found himself on the front row of the grid. But, fairy tales and real life are totally different things. Fairy tales don’t have Marc Marquez lined up on the front row with you ready to put you in the sand if you got close. Luckily, it never got close!

The European rounds will be exciting and will determine the players for the championship.

In MotoGP, ten points separate the top four riders, with some riders, like Jorge Lorenzo yet to get warmed up. But once they do, we’ll see a championship for the ages. The championship will still have to go through Marquez and good luck to the brave. Dovizioso is poised like a rattlesnake to strike at his next victory that is sure to come on Ducati suited circuits. Alex Rins is the quiet threat, Marquez got the holeshot and was never seriously separated by a single point from Marquez. Rins threatened. Oh sure, Fabio’s teammate and the seems to be feeling himself like a lottery winner JUNE 2019 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 51

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But on this afternoon in May, in the Spanish countryside, a teenager from France emerged onto the scene in “Big Boy” style, and it is here that I believe we have not seen the last nor the best from Fabio Quartararo. Get ready GP Freaks.

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The French are known for many things; art, great restaurants, and that fancy oil rig looking thingy they call the Eiffel Tower. It’s also known for strange occurrences during MotoGP weekends!

There was the time Marc Marquez, and Andreas Dovizioso crashed in unison without touching anyone much less each other. A similar occurrence happened with Pol Espargaro and Tito Rabat in Moto2 and who could forget when Jakob Kornfeil decided to do his best James “Bubba” Stewart impression and leap over Enea Bastianini’s bike in a Moto3 race!

Yup, there’s just something about France! This year would be no different. The sun made an appearance like a deadbeat dad. It came on a Friday and was never to be seen the entire weekend again. This threw all of Friday prep out the window as teams had to switch to a "maybe" wet race and Saturday’s qualifying showed.

Front runners during FP1 and FP2 suddenly found themselves further down the grid than expected and all but dashed their hopes for a victory and a possible podium.

But to show how strange the French GP was, Marc Marquez crashed during his Q2 session, stayed on track and still garnered pole! Amazing! How crucial was a front row start? All three winners started from the front row, and two started from the pole!

Moto3: Scotsman John McPhee became the first ever Moto3 rider to go from Q1 to pole to a race victory. And just as well, McPhee is 25 years old! That’s almost like a sixth grader beating out a group of first graders in a race. Granted, they’re talented first graders but still... Props to McPhee! He won a race, can rent a car and his insurance went down, all the while keeping his championship hopes alive by dodging Ai Ogura’s bike during a vicious highside that sent Ogura’s bike across the race track into the path of oncoming riders. It was nothing short of a miracle that no one was injured or struck by the bike.

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can be a burden at times, and I’m sure Alex Marquez has heard all the naysayers during his time in the championships. “Marc this! Marc that! Blah, blah, blah...” But what people fail to realize is that Alex Marquez is a helluva rider in his own right. He’s a 2014 World Champion in Moto3 and on Sunday became the first Spanish rider to win a Moto2 race since 2017! It may be hard to believe since Spanish riders pretty much dominate the entire series. Proof of this was Sunday’s Podium. A Spanish 1-2-3! Marquez looked the best he’s looked all season. Rumor has it that he’s talking to Pramac Ducati for a possible 2020 seat! Stay tuned!

MotoGP: This weekend looked like a possible Vinales/Marquez matchup that I’ve been waiting my entire life to see. After Friday, it seemed possible as Vinales topped the timesheets with Marquez and the Ducatis of Jack Miller, Andreas Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci lurking like villains from the movie “Taken.”

Could this finally be the weekend? Yes and no.

Weather played havoc on Saturday’s tyre choice as the track went from slightly damp to dry.

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eleventh, on the fourth row and all but sealed his fate for finishing off the podium. It went from bad to worse on Sunday for Vinales as “Pecco” Bagnaia gathered Vinales in a crash putting an end to what little momentum Vinales had coming from a podium finish in Jerez!

of the Ducati takeover. Great plan, yeah? Well, this might have worked if it wasn’t Marc Marquez.

Think Jason Bourne on a motorcycle. No matter what you throw at him, he can take it and throw it back at you even harder, as the Ducati’s would soon find out.

It was now Marquez and a row of Ducatis chasing him as Petrucci and Miller were on the front row and Dovizioso on the second, followed

by Valentino Rossi and Franco Morbidelli.

Undoubtedly, one these guys could rough up Marquez, presumably the Ducati’s. Three against one. Just pounce on him and let that horsepower

Marquez immediately grabbed the pole. The plan had gone south, already. First up? Jack Miller!

When you look up "testicular fortitude” in the dictionary, there’s a video of 2018 Argentina Q2, where Miller went out on slicks on a wet but drying track to capture pole! The man knows no fear!

They once asked Chuck Norris what he feared,

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with Andreas Dovizioso and who he pressed for second place. But it was Dovizioso hanging on for dear life for the runner up spot!

What happens next? Even looking nearly unbeatable Marquez is only eight points ahead of Desmo Dovi in the World Championship Standings, but that doesn’t tell the entire story.

Marquez has looked unbeatable, and it's safe to say, other than Dovizioso in Qatar in the season opener, the only other rider to even pass Marquez was Miller and he could only manage to do that for three laps! It looks like the only rider to beat Marquez is Marquez!

without batting an eye he said, “Jack Miller!”

Four Laps in Miller shot his shot and passed Marquez and led three laps with Marquez stalking like Ted Bundy after a high school dance.

Then with 21 laps remaining, Marquez had enough, pulled the pin and well... You know what happened. Gone!

The race was for the podium and the 2020 Ducati seat! Petrucci decided no more mister nice guy and took advantage of Miller’s late-race poor tyre management and got the upper hand on his inner squad rival by getting a podium along

Personally, to the other riders, I would suggest: 1. Sneaking in his hotel room, turning the light off and beating the hell out of him while he slept.

2. Placing a banana peel under his rear tyre on the grid 3. Giving out his phone number to telemarketers and having them call on Sunday afternoons.

Other than that, it beats me!

The next race is Mugello, the mecca of motorcycle racing and the Italian Super Bowl. This is Ducati’s backyard and you can best bet they will bring out everything including the kitchen sink to stop the Baby Face Assassin! But on an overcast Sunday afternoon in France, Marquez managed to win his 47th premier class race and give Honda its 300th victory in Grand Prix racing! The season is not over yet, not by a long shot. But if Marquez is to be beaten, Mugello will be a great place to start! Stay tuned GP fans, this could get good!

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THE TEXAS SHUTDOWN

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THE LIFE

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n the '80s, Sardinia was the first terrain outside of the African continent to host a rally, that used the Paris-Dakar formula.

Deus recreated the rally with Renato Zocchi, who created the first one in 1984 with a hint of swank!

The rally started on May 18th at Monza. From then on, everyone headed to the port of Genova where we loaded up the bikes, our bad ass Fiat Panda and took on the sea.

I've been on nothing bigger than a yacht, so when we pulled up to the port, I was confused on why the Italian's called this massive ship a "ferry." It was by far not the ferry we take to Fisher Island in Miami. Once we boarded, it was, well, quite an experience! I felt as if I was boarding the Titanic with Italian gear heads. Everyone was trailing around in their boots dropping dirt everywhere, along with their sweaty gear.

My friend Vicki and I traveled from America, for a two-week vacation, so we had four heavy bags, in total, wheeling them around trying to figure out where we even go to find our room.

As we entered our room, we threw in our bags and headed to the bar. This is when the party officially started: two women on a boat with many, many beautiful Italian men. We all stayed up eating, drinking, creating great conversations, and wrestling. Yeah, you heard right, wrestling. Of course, someone brought a Luchador mask. That is where it all started.

It had to have been midnight, and there were no children in the enclosed play area. So what do a ton of grown men do?

Invade the giant play pen, wrestling around while everyone laughs, chants and of course, takes videos. Finally, people started falling like leaves, and we all went to bed.

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Days of driving around Sardinia in mostly rain, which was very uncommon for the time of the year, was quite a time.

One day it was terrible weather, and we decided to follow a photographer to a good spot to see them ride through a deep body of water. I was in white Nike's, nice ripped jeans, a pullover, and jean jacket. We started walking the trail and ended up having to climb up a massive hill to get to where we needed to be. Once I began to climb the rocks, some began to get worried. As the guys and I climbed the hill, we had to go around and back down, pushing our bodies through think bushes, jumping ponds and climbing through barbwire fences. Once we did all that, we finally made it to the spot, set up camp and waited. After about two hours it started getting colder, so one of the guys made a fire, which helped until it rained.

As more time went by, we finally started to hear the motorcycles.

We all got the cameras ready and waited. A few came at a time, taking different ways through the water. Some came flying through spraying a massive amount of water into the air, and some going slowly. It started to get fun, for those watching once people started getting stuck and face planting into the water, which created such great content. After a few hours of watching them go by, we hiked back to the car, had a beer, and headed back on the roads.

At night we would all meet back at the hotel, wash off the blood, and start drinking once again. One of the next days we did some more off roading and ended up at an MX track, which was a great time. Our last night we stayed at this beautiful hotel where we all again, ate, drank, and talked motorcycles. Towards the end of the night, the guys decided to get a little sentimental and started crowding the piano, singing and enjoying the time we all had together. The next morning was the most beautiful of the days. Sunny, warm and not a cloud in the sky. We all headed back to the port for another party on the boat. That night we realized the trip was over and we would all be going our separate ways.

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more stories. Looking back, I came with such great friends and left with new ones. Getting to meet so many different types of people who all share one passion is remarkable. From Olympic athletes to photographers, to fashion moguls and then, well just two American women flying to Italy to drive our friend's Fiat Panda that he drove in the Mongol Rally. This trip was another one for the books, and I am so ever thankful to attend these events. Hopefully next time I will be able to get a motorcycle! Until next year!

Check out Deus for all their upcoming events so you can enjoy them as much as I did and plan to, once again.

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WHEN YOU GET THERE

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here is a clichĂŠ of a saying that I am rather fond of despite how corny it is.

It goes, "the journey is the destination."

We as motorcyclists know that the ride itself is typically more enjoyable than whatever event you are traveling to on two will be.

However, in those rare instances when riding a motorcycle is indeed mere transportation to what promises to be a damn good time. Then what awaits at the end of the ride may indeed be far more enjoyable than the commute. I'm not typing about a ride in the rain to whatever dryer conditions await you. I'm not referring to the ride home from work after a long and tedious day laboring towards making your supervisor's dream come true. I am not even talking about that late night booty call to which you respond by throwing some cologne on your neck and a leg over the bike. No no no, nothing so obvious. I mean those rides to a good time where you anticipate the arrival to the point that you lose focus of the journey altogether.

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THE LIFE: THE LION'S DEN When it would not have mattered how you got there just that you did. When the bike just happened to be the fastest or most convenient way to get there. This is no simple ride to nowhere or ride for the sake of riding I am discussing with you. Does it take away from the ride when what awaits you is much more alluring, relaxing, exciting, or promises to be more rewarding? I don't think so, but I know in some cases riding a motorcycle can make the mundane journey an event in and of itself to rival the good time to come and other times it can be a challenging start to what's yet to occur. Going to the beach, attending a formal event where your style of dress and riding gear do not mix well or anywhere where you need to bring or drop-off your child or children are just a few destinations where making the journey on two wheels does not enhance the enjoyment of the destination. Riding a motorcycle may not be the best transportation choice for some activities. The wrong journey for the destination, if you will. How do you carry all that you need for the activity to which you are riding? What do you do with your riding gear once you arrive? What if in preparation for the ride back to from where you've come prevents you from fully enjoying that destination?

These questions become even more important when the destination is better than the journey and may, in fact, make the journey an uncomfortable means to an end.

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bike because I had nowhere to place it that was safe once I arrived where I was going.

There have been plenty of times when I had to sleep at a friend's house because I had one too many drinks there to safely or responsibly ride home. You have to stop and think before throwing a leg over for sure.

What happens if you have to play a pick-up game of basketball or a backyard football game and all you have to wear is long pants, a textile jacket, and race boots? You can't comfortably run a slant route or make a layup wearing leather boots with slider pucks on the sides. How are you supposed to have a good time at the pool party playing Marco Polo wearing gauntlet gloves? I know you rarely give much thought to your comfort level at the end point of a ride while you are completely protected in leather, and CE pads in a full tuck hugging the gas tank, kicking gears. I doubt you are considering that "to go" bag from the restaurant you're headed to for dinner while at the traffic light staging for the green light because you are late for your reservation. How many of you are giving much attention, if any at all, to what to wear in the water as you are dragging a knee and weaving in and out of traffic on the way to a family cook-out where the pool will be open, and the diving board is calling your name? Sure these examples may be far-fetched for some and easily remedied for others, but the point is that unless going out on two wheels just for the ride and not with a destination or trip endpoint in mind, you have to give some thought to what happens after you dismount the motorcycle. You have to consider what to bring and how to carry it in preparation for what comes after the bike stops. You have to think about what happens when you get there.

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THE LIFE: FEATURED RIDERS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Carsten Wagner LOCATION: Carney's Point, NJ OCCUPATION: Information Technology.

YEARS RIDING: 12 years street, 5 years track.

RIDING STYLE: Primarily track and racing.

BIKE/S OWNED: Race bike is a 2016 BMW S1000RR. The commuter bike is a KTM Superduke 1290.

FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Favorite mod on the bike is probably the Sparks Titanium Exhaust. The weight savings allows the bike to turn in better with ease and provides optimum performance when provided with a tune. Not really a modification, but do really like the functionality of the DDC the bike provides as well.

FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Alpinestars GP Tech V2 Airbag Suit.

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Flying out to Oklahoma City to pick up my latest BMW S1000RR race bike and driving it back to NJ over three days. Driving through the different states and being able to see the landscapes, talk to locals, eat different foods, and taking Ibuprofen when driving on a crotch rocket for that long. Thank goodness it had cruise control!

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Wyatt Mitchell LOCATION: Sicklerville, NJ OCCUPATION: Diesel Mechanic and Motorcycle Detailing.

YEARS RIDING: Been riding 20 plus years.

RIDING STYLE: Street, drag, track a couple of seasons.

BIKE/S OWNED: 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa and 2005 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe.

FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Power Commander V that is tuned to make flames shoot out both pipes about 3 feet long whenever I engine brake.

FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: My Shoei RF-1200 helmet with a transition face shield. The most comfortable helmet I’ve ever owned.

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: A trip from NJ down to Clearwater FL with my team. It was an awesome ride, great scenery, and bonding experience.

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Sadie Rich LOCATION: Greensboro, NC OCCUPATION: BMW Detail Technician YEARS RIDING: 3 years on the street.

RIDING STYLE: Track and street. Â BIKE/S OWNED: 2015 Ducati 899 Panigale, 1986 Honda CMX 450 Rebel.

FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: My number plate, # 222.

FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Definitely my riding boots.

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: My first time on the track in the rain.

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Keyhana Wakefield LOCATION: Temple Hills, MD OCCUPATION: Financial Management Analyst.

YEARS RIDING: 5 years.

RIDING STYLE: Riding mostly street but I just started to do some track days.

BIKE/S OWNED: 2015 Suzuki GSXR 750 FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Akrapravic slip-on exhaust, red powder coated wheels, levers, and case covers.

FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Custom Track Suit.

MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: 4th of July ride, 2014.

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EVERY MONTH, WE CHAT WITH THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING AFTERMARKET APPAREL & ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURERS TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT WHO MAKES THE STUFF THAT YOU BUY AND USE.

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Yuasa Battery, Inc. has been manufacturing powersports batteries in the US since 1979. They are a leading manufacturer and distributor of batteries for motorcycles, ATV's (all-terrain vehicles), UTV's (side-by-side), snowmobiles, personal watercraft, and scooters. Yuasa is the industry standard for imported batteries for industrial applications such as UPS (uninterrupted power supply), security systems, and many more.

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SBI: What's your history with Yuasa?

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AO: My history with Yuasa starts back in 1989 heat. with GS Battery, where I worked from the Sealed Lead Acid batteries to being in charge of SBI: How does Yuasa remain relevant in today's Powersports.

GS Battery and Yuasa were two market?

competitors who merged in 2004. I came to AO: Again, by listening to our customers and Yuasa six years ago to be in charge of Aftermarket providing the next generation batteries like the Sales.

GYZ with 20% more power in the same footprint.

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SBI: What is the process for product development? with superior performance in a small footprint.

AO: First and foremost, we listen to our customers from OE to the aftermarket. If the OE side doesn't SBI: What's next for Yuasa? have it and aftermarket customers want it, we start AO: We are working on further enhancing the business assessment. On the OE side, we work our GYZ line by adding a brass embedded closely with our OE partners to develop batteries GYZ16HL, a new tester, and possibly different to meet their specific needs. From batteries that chemistries.

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f there was one thing that you could focus on that could help you identify the proper strategy through any given corner, would you take the time to find it? What if that same point could help you understand how to confidently adjust your braking and steering inputs to plan the perfect approach to any corner? As an added bonus, if it also helped drop your lap times, reduce your risk of a high side and increase your speed down every straight, would you spend a few minutes thinking about it before each session?

will make a difference you can notice. The work done here is worthwhile, and I’d advise starting with an overall track map and then drawing each corner in detail as you record this information. It takes a few minutes to complete, but this work will serve as a valuable resource for as long as you come to that racetrack.

How do you know if your SPC’s are correct? In general, your SPC is correct if from that point forward in the corner you can add throttle and take away lean angle in a constant manner and never give them up. Constant does not mean linear. It means ever increasing. Constant. Throttle application always starts slow and finishes faster.

Lean angle reduction is similar, but the release of the bar input that holds your line should be immediate from the SPC forward. The Penguin mantra for many years has been “Gas ON, Bike UP.”

If I were to ask these questions in a classroom, 100% of the students would nod their heads in agreement. Unfortunately, the hundreds of attention-grabbing distractions out on the track cause them to lose focus after a few sessions.

My goal this month is to have you join the ranks of the riders who never lose sight of this target.

Riders who focus on this point are more consistent, progress faster, and simply run faster lap times than those who don’t. The point I refer to is the Breaking this down further, there are four main Slowest Point of the Corner (SPC). points of analysis for analysis using the SPC. The first step is to match the SPC with the corner The key to success with the SPC is how you use type, which clarifies if your corner strategy is in it, but first, we need to identify exactly what and the correct ballpark. This can sometimes be done where it is. The “what” in this definition is fairly with a track map before you even ride the track. obvious; the SPC is the location of your minimum You simply observe and compare straightaway speed in a corner. The “where” for the SPC is the lengths and place your emphasis according to exact location in the corner that the throttle first what lasts longest. opens. Identifying and analyzing the SPC is your #1 tool to becoming a better, faster, safer rider. EXIT FOCUSED CORNER (EXC) – a corner There is a variation in this definition when riding where the acceleration zone is longer than the corners long enough that you must have a period braking zone. The SPC will be before the apex of neutral throttle (for example, a 180 carousel). to extend your acceleration zone.

We will address this in a future article and focus for now on traditional corners.

ROLL SPEED CORNER (RSC) – a corner with an apex speed high enough that your bike can’t Now that you know where it is, you should be spin the tire or corner where either the acceleration able to go out in your very next track session and and braking zones are roughly equal. The SPC will draw a detailed map of the exact locations of your be roughly at the apex to maximize your radius.

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where the acceleration zone is shorter than the Never completely give up the brakes until you have braking zone. The SPC will be after the apex to direction, which happens to be, by definition, at extend your braking zone. the SPC. There should be no coasting. The brake pressure curve should ramp to a max value (not TRANSITIONAL CORNERS (TC) – a corner necessarily 100% in every corner) early in the long enough to require neutral throttle. Typically entry, ramp down as you approach the turn, and breaks into an ENC on the way in and an EXC then reduce to light pressure (for chassis control on the way out (future article). only) as you approach your SPC. The next step is to break down our timing of our three major inputs to the motorcycle in relation to the SPC. This simple analysis is highly effective in keeping you out of trouble!

Bar Input - Lean Angle should always be increasing on the way to the SPC. If you tip, straighten and tip again, this is bad. You need to use your eyes (by moving them) earlier to see your direction at the apex sooner. Your bar input should be positive (on the inside bar) all the way to the SPC, but not constant. Your largest inputs come when straight up and down, and there should be a steady reduction of bar input as the bike increases the lean angle. Max lean happens at the SPC (as does minimum bar input). After the SPC, the lean angle must constantly be decreasing from SPC (literally from the very moment the throttle goes positive), and bar input is completely relaxed. If you ever maintain or, God forbid, start to increase lean angle after the SPC – relax your arms!

Always let the bike up and if you are running too wide on the exit, then correct with less throttle before you tighten the line. Your SPC either needs to be later, or you need to do a better job getting direction at the apex.

THROTTLE – Application is off to the SPC (no, really – off). If you ever have to re-accelerate before the SPC, then your brake point can move forward (a lot). The throttle should go positive just as you pass the SPC. Application is initially slow and should increase in rate from the SPC forward - without giving it up! If throttle application does not match with your expected SPC, then you need to adjust a combination of entry speed, turn in location and turn in rate. This will force you to back off and use your eyes earlier and more effectively.

Being aware of the Slowest Point of the Corner gives you a critical reference for all of your inputs. If you place the SPC too early, you’ll have extended neutral throttle and will not be able to reduce the lean angle. If it’s too late, you’ll have extended coast time on the way in and will over-slow the entrance. Remember – the focus is always where the speed is. High roll speed (high enough that your rear tire won’t spin) trumps everything else and demands an RSC approach. Long straights are your #1 key to lap times and require an EXC approach. Long braking zones with exits that don’t allow for immediate or extended acceleration require an ENC approach. The Slowest Point of the Corner is the critical analysis tool for all three.

BRAKES – They are applied very similar to Use it properly, and you’ll be a faster, safer rider! bar input – strong while straight up and down, reducing in proportion to lean angle all the way to Until next time... Ride fast, ride safe! near zero, but not zero, as you approach full lean.

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SOCIAL MEDIA has certainly changed our world, amplifying areas of our lives we weren't able to a few short years ago. For example, social media has allowed us to share what we're doing, where we're going, where we are, even what we're eating to share the all-important "you" experience. Where am I going with this? Just hang with me for a minute.

Exotic cars have always been one of the ultimate ways to show your status as you rack up virtual likes and followers from onlookers as you flex once again the all-important "you" experience.

I've had the fortune to spend some seat time behind the wheel of some of theses exotics from Lambos to the Viper ACR. But none can match the attention gained from gawkers when rolling in a Polaris Slingshot, the ultimate "you" experience vehicle with its unique chiseled looks, open-air seating, oh and let's not forget the three wheels.

Now multiply this by approximately 100 strong creating a pack of Slingshots, and you have the 2019 DMV Slingshot Takevover!

It was a pleasure to join this year's DMV Slingshot Takeover in Sportbikes Inc Magazine's own Slingshot, aka Sinister with its menacing flat black highlighted by gloss black stealthy good looks.

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complete custom with the interior garnering as much attention as the one-off exterior. This, of course, began to attract other Slingshot owners leading to the creation of the Slingshot Takeover movement hitting up multiple cities like DC, Philly, and Atlanta.

This year's DVM Slingshot Takeover kicked off Saturday's activities at Bagger Boyz in Fort Washington, MD for a sound contest hosted by Bagger Boyz with owner and custom builder Anderson Morgan showing out with his own ground shaking custom Slingshot along with special guests. Funk Tion and Team Money Cycles' Rickie Will of the Sound Off Series judged the participants as they battled in Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight and King of the Hill classes.

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After the competition, it was time to take a trip to the Nation's Capital for some monumental moments. As mentioned earlier, one Slingshot is enough to get jaws dropping in awe. But when you get a convoy of custom Slingshots together, it's enough to literally shut the city down with tourists and Washingtonian's enjoying the show with cameras flashing capturing the display of three wheel eye-candy set against the backdrop of the US Capitol, the Washington Monument and along with some most recognized monuments in the country. And all of this is made possible without corporate sponsorship, but based on tireless grinding, the strong SS Takeover brand recognition and the support of the ever-growing Slingshot community.

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THE NEW ISH ICON MOTOSPORTS • AIRFLITE QB1 HELMET The QB1 Airflite Helmet has two shields. The unique quickchange fog-free shield keeps debris away from your money maker, while the internal interchangeable drop shield has the sun in check. No more swapping shields for cloudy or sunny days. Just reach up, flip the switch, and you’re good to go. Inside, there is a removable HydraDry moisture wicking liner housed in an injection molded polycarbonate shell. The helmet’s ventilation system consists of strategically placed air vents, intakes, air channels, and exhaust ports. The oversized chin bar intake enhances airflow, keeping you cool by routing air where you need it most. A decrease of both drag and weight was achieved by sculpting the traditional neckline of the Airflite to avoid jacket or suit interference.

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BROCK’S PERFORMANCE • MIRROR BLOCK OFF PLATE SET CARBON FIBER S1000RR Designed to replace the stock mirrors for track use, these block offs are for the BMW S1000RR. Made from 27 layers of carbon fiber with a gloss finish, they come with black anodized 7075 aluminum screws and weigh only 1 ounce.

Applicable for S1000RR model years 2010 through 2018 and for the HP, model years 2013 and 2014.

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BMW MOTORRAD • BMW GIANT BAG The sturdy travel bag, with a 90-liter capacity, offers more than enough room for all of your gear. The two-part interior features a helmet compartment, boot bag, and elastic cross straps. The bag has a telescopic handle and low-friction casters that make it the ideal mobile storage solution. It's a sturdy travel bag designed for motorcycle riders with the capacity to hold a complete set of rider equipment.

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By using thin gauge stainless steel front sections, Hindle offers significant weight reduction, compared with stock systems, top-shelf performance and high quality fit and finish. Hindle's stainless steel headers are so light that the weight is comparable to titanium but at a fraction of the cost! Stainless steel is very durable, giving you years of use while withstanding the rigors of the road and race track. Hindle systems shed from 10-30 pounds from OEM and are designed to produce a 10% horsepower gain.

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THE NEW ISH ALPINESTARS • TWIN RING LEATHER JACKET

A superbly styled sport riding garment with premium leather and extensive stretch paneling, the Twin Ring Leather Jacket is brimming with protective and performance features. A multi-panel lining adds to the formidable comfort benefits of this jacket, which can be attached to Alpinestars riding pants.

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PUIG offers you the solutions to cover those unsightly holes that your motorcycle’s chassis has. With the PUIG plugs, you will solve the problem, harmonizing the image of your unit.

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ARAI • DT-X SUZUKI ECSTAR HELMET The Arai DT-X (DownTown-X) is a great entry-level helmet featuring many of the details and features seen on upper models; it can easily hold its own against the Signet-X & Quantum-X. Sharing the same Intermediate Oval (I/O) interior shape as the Corsair-X, the DT-X also boasts features like the PB-cLc (Peripheral Belt - complex Laminate construction) shell, VAS shield system, Anti-Microbial interior liner material and 10 ventilation ports (comparable to both the Signet-X & Quantum-X) with the new top Dual-Flow vent design for improves intake and exhaust effectiveness regardless of head position.

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The SG3 MKII is a long gauntlet leather sportbike glove that has great dexterity and serious protection. The premium goat leather is supple, yet offers a lot of protection against abrasions. The carbon fiber reinforced hard knuckles protect the back of the hand, while the KNOX SPS® palm sliders allow the hands to slide along pavement instead of catching and sending you tumbling. TPU armor on the fingers and wrist, as well as extra leather overlays and padding along the fingers, palm, and pinky, offer additional protection. KwikTouch® areas on the index finger allow you to operate touch screen devices without taking your gloves off.

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