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CONTENTS
NOVEMBER 2021 - VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 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=38 38 THE GRID NEWS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=46 46 MOTOGP WITH B.T. http://issuu.com/action/page?page=56 56 FEATURED RIDERS
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FEATURES
NOVEMBER 2021 - VOLUME 12, ISSUE 2 THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS
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YAMAHA MT-09 SP FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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AMERICA'S GP COVID COTA
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BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL 2021
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FROM THE EDITOR
MASTERS OF TORQUE The Yamaha MT line of motorcycles has always been impressive to me. I’ve never ridden one that I didn’t like. And I have ridden plenty.
Being a dominant platform in the hypernaked class, the FZ brand deserved a better moniker for its classification. The engines are engineered to and do indeed create an impressive output of usable Before they were rebranded as the MT torque. Rebranding the line as the MT only line, they were known as the FZ. Slight made sense… Master of Torque. differences in design and presentation separate the two but In either presentation, Sometimes, change is great. And often, the bike has always sold well for Yamaha the more things change… the more they and has never disappointed when it came stay the same. to performance. It was and remains a top seller for Yamaha. While the old adage of Best, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it” holds water… Allan often, a rebranding seems appropriate. @mrblackmosesofficial 12 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
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THE PRESS ROOM
INDUSTRY NEWS DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 PIKES PEAK – FIRST LOOK
DUCATI TAKES THE ICONIC PIKES PEAK NAME Despite racing for the bikes now formally canceled AND GIVES IT THE V4 TREATMENT - THE 2022 on the famed mountain, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some of the fruits of Ducati’s racing DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 PIKES PEAK. labor. Ducati loves America’s Mountain. The name “Pikes Peak” is as important to the company as Mugello The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak uses the V4 S or Imola. Ducati’s Multistrada tasted victory on the as a base model but takes things in a very mountain three times with the late Carlin Dunne, tarmac-induced approach. Whereas the V4 S so it’s not surprising we are seeing the Multistrada is a go-anywhere ADV machine, the Pikes Peak V4 S being given the Pikes Peak treatment. is designed for your favorite paved mountain roads where you arrive in comfort, and send it
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like Carlin. The most obvious difference — aside from the MotoGP-inspired paint — is the 17-inch wheels (120/70 front; 190/55-17 rear) laced with sticky Pirelli Diablo Rossi IV rubber, meaning you can easily throw slicks on if you plan on taking your Pikes Peak to the track. The suspension is courtesy of Ohlins front and rear (of course) and comes in the form of the Smart EC 2.0 system more commonly found on the Streetfighter V4 S and the Panigale V4 S. This adaptive system changes the suspension while you ride, but if you’d rather go old-school, the ECU comes with the provision of a manual setting so you can dial in the feel you like.
of riding modes including adjustable traction, wheelie, slide and cruise control and cornering ABS, you also get the new Race Riding Mode in the ECU. This extra mode allows for a more direct throttle response, sharper cut-out for the quickshifter, and the ability to change how harsh the cut is on the rev limiter, meaning you can wind the motor out further to get better high rpm performance.
Also part of the electronics is the radar Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) software that debuted on the Multistrada V4 S at the beginning of the year. In case you haven’t seen the ACC in action, the system detects the distance to the vehicle in front and automatically adjusts the speed so you stay at the predetermined distance. It takes a leap of faith to trust the system Ergonomics changes include footpegs that are 10 but once you do, you’ll never look at road riding mm higher and farther back, and the handlebar the same again. has a more pronounced bend in it to get a bit more weight over the front, and the steering angle The 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak will has been slackened slightly by going up 1.25 be available in U.S. and Canadian dealerships degrees in the rake to 25.75 degrees. from February 2022 in the exclusive Radar trim, which is fitted with both front and rear radar At the heart of it all the same 170 hp/92 lb-ft system, for $28,995 MSRP in the United States of torque V4 motor found in the base model and $32,695 in Canada. Multistrada, but, along with the same plethora NOVEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 15
THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 NÜRBURGRING – FIRST LOOK MV AGUSTA COLL ABS WITH THE FAMED NÜRBURGRING RACING CIRCUIT TO CREATE A L I M IT E D E D ITI O N PI EC E O F RO L L I N G MOTORCYCLE ART - THE MV AGUSTA BRUTALE 1000 NÜRBURGRING.
Serie Oro and the Superveloce, all rolling art works that serve just as good a purpose in your living room as they do on the open road. And now the sultans of style from Varese in northern Italy have channeled perhaps the most famous name in motor racing history for the most extreme Brutale ever — the MV Agusta One could be forgiven for thinking MV Agusta’s sole Brutale 1000 Nürburgring. purpose in life is to devise new and fancy ways of parting you with your hard earned money. After all, As part of a collaboration with the mythical racing this is the company that produced the F4 CC, the F3 venue an hour south of Cologne in Germany, MV
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Agusta will be creating 150 examples of the brand new Brutale 1000 Nürburgring for purchase at a gobsmacking price of $41,700 MSRP here in the U.S., secured only after depositing 10,000 Euro directly with the factory. And as you would expect for such a pricey premium, the Brutale 1000 Nürburgring is quite the spicy ride indeed. Resplendent is beautiful red, black and silver paint to match the logo of the Nürburgring, the machine draws its heritage from the Brutale 1000 RR (which we’ll be testing in the coming weeks here at SBI), gaining the same 208 hp inline four-cylinder motor that gets boosted to 212 hp when you fit the sexy single barrel Akrapovic exhaust and the supplied race ECU. The Brutale 1000 Nürburgring has gone on a serious diet, shedding a claimed 20 pounds over the RR via plenty of carbon fiber lashings, most notably in the BST wheels which are possibly the best looking rollers
on the market with a gold flake laced throughout. Ohlins supplies the suspension in the Smart EC software for the 43 mm NIX fork and TTX shock, with Brembo’s finest in the Stylema four-piston radiallymounted front calipers hauling you up at speed. No doubt when you throw more than $40K at a street motorcycle such as this, you’re going to want the Race Kit. Lucky for you, you get it as part of the price! Coming as a separate piece you get from MV Agusta in a beautiful Race Kit box, you get the race ECU, that beautiful Akrapovic titanium exhaust, as well as a carbon passenger seat cover and race kit numbered certificate. It’s nice to see MV throw that stuff at you essentially for free. If you want one of these ridiculously sexy MV’s you’ll have to be quick. MV has done extremely well to sell out these limited edition machines ultra-quick, and hey, Christmas is coming so why not treat yourself? NOVEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 17
THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 660 - FIRST LOOK
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WITH THE 2022 TIGER SPORT 660, TRIUMPH and well-handling motorcycle. ATTACKS THE MIDDLE-WEIGHT ADVENTURE SPORT CLASS WITH VERSATILE PERFORMANCE The braking department employs Nissin components at the front and the rear. Twin twoAND FUNCTION. piston sliding calipers are paired with 310mm The new 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is the rotors in the front. The rear setup includes a singleBritish manufacturer's foray into the middleweight piston sliding caliper with a 255mm rotor. ABS adventure sport class, using its new 660 engine is standard. as the powerplant. Triumph's triple 660 engine made its debut in the well-received Trident 660. The Tiger 660 Sport is equipped with a suite of aids designed to enhance the overall rider The engine of the Tiger Sport 660 is claimed as experience. There are two riding modes: Road the most powerful in its class with an output of 79 and Rain, traction control (that can be disabled if hp at 10,250 rpm and 47 foot-pounds of torque desired), ride-by-wire throttle, slip and assist clutch, at 6,250 rpm. The liquid-cooled, 660 cc, inline and an immobilizer. All features can be accessed three-cylinder engine is housed in a steel tubular via the multi-functional TFT display. steel perimeter frame, the same frame as Triumph's Not to be left out are the touring features that Trident 660. the Tiger 660 Sport offers: integrated mounts for At the front end of the Tiger 660 Sport, you'll find bags, a windscreen with single hand adjustability, a pair of 41mm Showa upside-down cartridge and a sculpted 17-liter fuel tank. Triumph offers a forks, that offer 150mm of wheel travel. At collection of touring and performance accessories the rear, Showa mono-shock with a dual-rate that increases the Tiger 660 Sport versatility for spring and remote adjustable hydraulic preload both short runs and long hauls. The 2022 Triumph complete the suspension package. You add those Tiger 660 Sport will be available in three color components to a set of lightweight aluminum options: Lucerne Blue - Saphire Black, Korosi Red tapered handlebars, a seat height of 835mm, - Graphite, and Graphite - Sapphire Black with a an overall narrow build, a wet weight of 454 starting MSRP of $9,295. pounds, and you've got the makings of an agile NOVEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 19
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YAMAHA
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THE FIRST RIDE: YAMAHA MT-09 SP
YOU KNOW THOSE times when you get on a motorcycle and have one of those naughty feelings brewing up inside? It might be an impending wheelie, stoppie, or back in, but you just know something nasty is about to go down. This is an ever-present emotion when riding the Yamaha MT-09 SP. Nastiness never tasted so good. The OG Dark Side of Japan machine, the MT09 is the kind of bike punk rockers would ride immediately following a blood-soaked gig, the guttural roar of the 890 cc triple a perfect soundtrack to the madness.
from the base model. Essentially, it’s fully-adjustable KYB forks and an Ohlins shock, cruise control and funky colors that hark back more to the OG 2014 machine than anything else. Yamaha was one of the first to really go after the middleweight naked bike segment with the original MT-09, and they’ve created somewhat of a monster in the process. Yamaha’s up against the Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765 Street Triple, Ducati Monster, KTM 890 Duke and Duke R, MV Agusta Brutale 800, and probably a few others I can’t think of right now. Each one of these bikes is executed extremely well, each offering different performance capabilities largely based on price, so Yamaha needed to come packing fire for the 2021 MT-09 SP to be a sales success.
The MT-09 has been a massive sales success for the Tuning Fork since its release in 2014, and in 2018 it morphed into the SP for the rest of the world — but not us. That’s changed for 2021, and it’s finally our time to fondle some SP goodness. The Japanese have done the first part right, pricing the SP at $10,999 MSRP. That’s a $1600 premium The MT-09 SP is different, but not too different, over the base model, but with the upgraded
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THE MT-09 SP IS DIFFERENT, BUT NOT TOO DIFFERENT, FROM THE BASE MODEL...
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suspension fitted, it represents a decent value add. You can ride the SP hard and fast or slow and sedate, it doesn’t matter. The performance is almost The rest of the bike is exactly the same as the base always on tap, and the package feels far more model. Under your ass sits the new 890 cc triple, up refined in 2021 than it ever has. from 847 cc that is a massive jump in performance compared to 2020. A couple of months ago I Of course, the electronics take some of the kudos tested the new Tracer 9 GT, and while that bike here. Bosch IMU, traction, wheelie and cornering feels almost gentlemanly in its power delivery, the ABS control, plus slide control and launch control, similarly-powered MT SP feels like it’s got an extra you’re in very capable metallic hands with the SP. 40 cc. Most of this is down to the SP’s 66 pounds lighter weight with a full 3.7 gallon gas tank, but Yamaha’s also fitted an up and down quickshifter to I’ll admit to expecting a little less performance at the gearbox that’s a nice touch, although it doesn’t have the smoothest of cuts. Still, as a standard the twist grip than what I got. feature, this is nothing to sneeze at, as some of the The new motor in the MT SP absolutely, positively, class competitors don’t even come with the option rips. It’s got performance to burn, with a massive of one. spread of torque from 3000-8000 rpm and a monumental kick at 5000 rpm (which is where I Where the MT (in SP form) has improved is side suspect the Euro5 emissions regulations begin to of the tire feel and grip. The chassis has a rather annoying trait of feeling high in the front and low subside). in the back, and while this is still a factory in its
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THE FIRST RIDE: YAMAHA MT-09 SP
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T H E M T- 0 9 S P I S EXCELLENT VALUE AT UNDER $11K MSRP. THE COMBINATION OF THE MANIC MOTOR, REVISED ERGOS, AND THAT SHINY GOLD OHLINS...
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personality, it’s not as bad as it once was. Revised ergonomics allow more weight to be out on the front wheel to help keep it tracking around long, constant radius corners and provide a much more confidence inspiring ride. Perhaps Yamaha’s little brat is finally growing up? An area that seems to be a constant Yamaha issue is the front brakes, and although they’re not terrible, they lack the feel at the lever I would have liked. The R1M suffers badly here with brakes that last about five laps when used hard, and although the SP isn’t in that same league in terms of extreme performance, feel at the lever could be better. Yamaha’s got the Brake Control system that modulates pressure on the front and rear brakes under emergency braking situations. The feel at
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the lever is a little odd, especially given the ABS can pump in quickly when the brakes are applied with a decent amount of force. The addition of Brake Control is another middleman between your braking fingers and the force that reaches the caliper, but there’s a new master-cylinder fitted so braking power is never in question. This issue aside, the MT-09 SP is excellent value at under $11K MSRP. The combination of the manic motor, revised ergos, that shiny gold Ohlins (it’d be a real SP if it had Ohlins on the front), and the way the chassis holds its line far better than before makes for a brilliant bike. It’s not a bike to tour on, it’s a loud-as-fuck-look-at-me monster, which is what the Dark Side of Japan ad campaign was all about. Good to see some things never change.
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THE PRESS ROOM
GRID NEWS
FABIO QUARTARARO 2021 MOTOGP CHAMPION
MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA'S FABIO factory bike but with Covid and everything, the QUARTARARO MAKES HISTORY AS THE 2021 2019 bike was better. But with the 2021 bike I felt much better, the feeling with the front is what MOTOGP CHAMPION. has made me win this year, I think. The feeling I Frenchman, Fabio Quartararo, just missed the had. We know the power is something we have podium, finishing in fourth place of the Gran to work on, but the feeling on the braking to Premio Nolan del Made at the Misano World overtake - not this race but in general - has been Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy e dell Emilia- much higher than 2019 and 2020. Yamaha has Romagna. Quartararo's position came after the worked a lot, we still have a lot to improve for next race leader and fellow title contender, Pecco year because we know that power is something Bagnaia, crashed out of the race in turn 15 important, but right now with the bike I was feeling of lap 23 and also out of contention for the like on, I'm enjoying riding. Also today I had a championship. With Bagnaia no longer in the lot of struggles with the front but I still enjoyed it a race nor the chase for the title, Fabio Quartararo lot, and that was the most important thing of the finished the race in fourth place, was denied the day." - Fabio Quartararo. final podium position by Enea Bastianini and is crowned the 2021 MotoGP Champion with a Fabio Quartararo is the first Frenchman to be total 267 points. crowned Champion in MotoGP history. He is also the first rider since Jorge Lorenzo (2015) to "To be honest, last year we fought to have the win the title for Yamaha. 38 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
MOTOGP 2022 CALENDAR J U ST A N N O U N C E D, T H E M OTO G P PROVISIONAL 2022 CALENDAR INCLUDES 21 ROUNDS AND INTRODUCES TWO NEW CIRCUITS.
a circuit that has not been on the schedule since 2019. The Argentinian Termas de Rio Hondo will host the third round. Additionally, the circuit is contracted to host GP through to 2025.
Under the lights of the Losail International Circuit MotoGP returns to the circuit of the Americas for in Qatar in March, the MotoGP 2022 Calendar the fourth round of the 2022 season over the will commence. The provisional calendar for the weekend of April 8 - 10. season will continue through November of 2022. It is important to note that the 21 round calendar The 21 round itinerary returns to a selection of is the most extensive schedule in MotoGP history. both team and fan favorites, alike. However, A 19 round schedule was considered the most the 2022 MotoGP season introduces two new in a single season but the addition of Indonesia circuits. The second round will be held in Indonesia and Finland boosts the number to 21. at the Mandalika International Street Circuit. The thirteenth round will be a stop in Finland at the The MotoGP 2022 Calendar marks the conclusion of the 2022 season in Valencia at the Circuit KymiRing. Ricardo Tormo over the weekend of November The MotoGP 2022 Calendar notes a return to 4 - 6.
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THE PRESS ROOM: THE GRID NEWS THE DUCATI ELECTRIC REVOLUTION DUCATI REPLACES ENERGICA AS THE SOLE PROVIDER OF ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES FOR THE FIM ENEL MOTOE WORLD CUP BEGINNING IN 2023 For the last four years, Energica has been the single supplier of electric motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. Energica's run, which began in 2019 will conclude at end of the 2022 season. Beginning in 2023, Ducati will pick up the electric mantle and charge up what is perhaps one of the most underrated race classes in competition today. The agreement between Ducati and Dorna secures the Italian manufacturer as the sole supplier of electric motorcycles for the MotoE class for four seasons, 2023 through the end of 2026. "We are proud of this agreement because, like all the first times, it represents a historic moment for our company. Ducati is always projected towards the future and every time it enters a new world, it does so to create the best performing product possible. This agreement comes at the right time for Ducati, which has been studying the situation of electric powertrains for years, because it will allow us to experiment in a well-known and controlled field like that of racing competition. We will work to make available to all participants of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup electric bikes that are high-performance and characterized by lightness. It is precisely on weight, a fundamental element of sports bikes, that the greatest challenge will be played out. Lightness has always been in Ducati’s DNA and thanks to the technology and chemistry of the batteries that are evolving rapidly we are convinced that we can obtain an excellent result. We test our innovations and our futuristic technological solutions on circuits all over the world and then make exciting and desirable products available to Ducatisti. I am convinced that once again we will build on the experiences we have had in the world of racing competition to transfer them and apply them also on production bikes." - Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. "We are very proud to announce Ducati as the new, single manufacturer for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. With their incredible racing history, it is an honour to welcome this commitment from one of the best-known manufacturers in the paddock and to take on this new challenge together. We are eager to see what the future has in store and continue to watch this technology develop and grow, with the MotoGP paddock and MotoE continuing to drive innovation and evolution in the motorcycling industry - at the same time as creating an incredible on-track spectacle." -Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sports. 40 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
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THE GRID: MOTOGP WITH B.T.
"YOU GOING TO COTA?" were the first words After all the precautionary requirements checked... outta the Boss' mouth. it was time! Nothing gets me excited like MotoGP weekend! Nothing! It means seeing friends you "And a Good Morning to you", I said to myself only see sometimes once a year and getting to as I listened. When "Tha' Man" talks, you listen. see your sports heroes, up close. Less bitchin'. More riding... That's his motto, so I'm listening. No bitchin'. I replied, "I plan on it." Thursday - Usually this is the most chill day. Everybody is just settling in. town. Chill. What I "I'll take care of your media credentials..." He noticed was the lack of people. On a Thursday, wasn't going and it may sound strange but I in years past, GP Geeks are there getting helmets respected him for that. This damn virus has put signed, walking around, taking pictures, etc. a dent in all our lives. It's taken the fun out of everything like a cop in the center median of a It wasn't empty but it was considerably lacking long stretch of highway and you're on a Busa! But fans. One of the cooler elements for me was the some people have not respected it, even after the enforcement of masks in the paddock area. If by vaccine and the massive loss of life. So to hear his chance you got caught slipping with your mask decision on not going because of the virus and down, a COTA official would politely tell you to hospitals in Austin basically being at capacity... pull it up. It was never mean or aggressive and it I respected that! He has a family and he wasn't was again refreshing to see them take it seriously. taking any chances. I got my credentials, stayed at the track for a Me on the other hand? Hell! I'm a cowboy! I'm couple of hours then left to get some rest because, vaxxed. I have multiple masks. I wasn't missing well, GP weekends are exhausting. this for anything in the world! Besides, nothing but nothing brings me joy like MotoGP! So yeah! Austin at night? I got the feeling, the city wasn't I'm going! as precautious as the track. Restaurants and hotels were on their best behavior but, for me, it was a But I knew it was going to be different when I bit sketchy. People in bars - no masks. It all seemed was put through a series of forms to fill out with all a bit sketchy. But what do I know? my information, just so I could enter the paddock. And understandably so. This ain't a truck stop! I'm Friday - Again, usually the crowds are a tad going to be around The best athletes in the world! light on Friday. I mean who really wants to see I also had to take a PCR Test, which meant the practice! We talking about practice... Practice! nose swab! I don't know how people on cocaine Not the race... Not the race... We talking about do it! I hate things up my nose but for GP? You practice. Well, this GP Freak right here that's who. damn right I did it! All this so I could enter the And it was apparent it was a little light but where paddock. it really seemed light was the vending area. There was a considerable lack of vendors but on the 48 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
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THE OVERALL SENTIMENT AMONGST EVERYONE WAS THAT THEY WERE GLAD TO SEE MOTOGP BACK IN AMERICA...
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positive side? There were no lines! I turned this the song says, "You don't know what you got until lemon into lemonade by demo riding a scooter it's gone..." That was certainly the truth over GP and a Suzuki Boulevard! weekend. Saturday and Sunday - Generally speaking, it seemed back to normal and perhaps even more so and it was because of one person... Valentino Rossi. With Rossi announcing his retirement, fans have moved heaven and earth for one last chance to see the Doctor! I'm not going to lie. It was beautiful to see neon yellow adorn the stands and grassy hillsides as it seemed everyone came to pay their respects to Vale! And it seemed during this COVID COTA this was the main target for the fans. And for riders, it was the bumps!
Never mind the cascades of sweat that poured out my pores every minute like a geyser under that hot as balls Texas Sun. Never mind the constant sense of feeling tired after walking no less than a marathon a day. MotoGP came back to the Stated and we were all grateful!
All that being said, the overall sentiment amongst everyone was that they were glad to see MotoGP back in America. Riders. Fans. Workers. Sports played a crucial part in keeping sanity to most, especially to the world when it was locked down and to know that MotoGP was so close to not having a season? Well, you get the picture. Like
I don't even know if we'll ever kick this damn virus out of our lives. What I do know is for the first weekend in October, MotoGP came back to America for the first time in thirty months. And I think I can speak on behalf of everyone involved when I say, thank you... We all needed that!
My apprehension was the lack of crowds. I wanted the MotoGP of the Americas to show up and pay tribute to Valentino because he damn well deserves it. I ache for my friends who couldn't come because of travel restrictions or just for their "It's a joke!" own fear. It was understandable. Seeing the respect paid to Valentino was enough for me. "If they don't resurface the track we cannot come Yellow smoke bombs. Chants of "Vale," even after back!" Marc Marquez dismantled the field in dominating style... This is what it was all about. These were the words spoken by the riders about the track surface. It's always seemed funny to me The grandstand full, the crowds cheering... What that America, particularly Texas, can spend $50K COVID? It made me smile. Only when I noticed for a high school football stadium, but can't seem the lack of media in the press conferences did it to build a decent grand prix race track, Barber come crashing back to real life. What was once excluded! Barber is a great track but a lack of a room jam-packed with press and celebrities, rrunoff means no GP. was now literally reduced to three, sometimes four people. I was one of those lucky ones. Thanks, At times I couldn't figure out if I was watching Boss. MotoGP or MXGP! That bad? Yeah, that bad. If you don't believe me, watch the video of Joan I don't know if GP will return to Austin... Pretend Mir's rear end skip like a school kid through it's a football stadium and Jerry Jones for some the turns. I personally witnessed it as the riders cash... I hope so. I hope the necessary repairs approached turn one going up the hill! It looked are made. I don't know if I'll go to Valencia to like a stoppie was about to happen. see Rossi ride his last laps.
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THE LIFE: FEATURED RIDERS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Joe Forde AKA Titaniums1000 LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA OCCUPATION: I'm in the banking industry. YEARS RIDING: 5 years. RIDING STYLE: Street, track, strip and stunt. BIKE/S OWNED: 2015 BMW S1000RR - Ghost, 2014 Yamaha YZF-R1 - Wisdom, 2007 YAMAHA YZF-R1 - Alpha, 2008 YAMAHA YZF-R6 - PT FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: My favorite mod on my S1000 is it’s titanium exhaust. She purrs like the beast she is. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: My most favorite piece of riding gear is my helmet because it’s another way of expressing your style. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: My most memorable ride was in 2019 when my wife was escorting me home on the turnpike. The skies were blue and the clouds were white as snow. Despite the beauty of the day, it quickly turned tragic when I was involved in a collision that led to life-sustaining injuries and a BTK amputation. My passion for riding has pushed me to live a purposeful and intentional life. 56 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
Kimberly Truong LOCATION: Vancouver, BC. Canada OCCUPATION: Program Coordinator. YEARS RIDING: Coming up to three years. RIDING STYLE: Mostly street with only one track day under my belt. Hoping to get more track time this coming season! BIKE/S OWNED: 2017 Suzuki GSXR 1000R and a 2009 Suzuki GSXR 750. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Sounds funny but I like the sock cover I use for the brake reservoir. Just something unique and adds a personal touch to the bike. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: My Arai RX7! Cannot find another helmet with a better design than the Nakagami 2. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: It was just this past season, realizing that I was ready for the next step of learning and to upgrade to a new bike. Nothing beats a spirited ride on our local S2SGP.
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Tanja LOCATION: Vienna, Austria OCCUPATION: Lab Technician. YEARS RIDING: 11 years. RIDING STYLE: Street, racetrack and sometimes, travel. BIKE/S OWNED: Ducati Panigale 899. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: The license plate holder because that’s the most important thing to change first. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: My helmet, the AGV Pista GPR. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: The first time when I got invited by Ducati Austria to ride the Panigale V4 S at the Slovakia Racetrack. I never thought that I can have my knee down at 200km/h! It was amazing and made me addicted to ride on track and only three days after I bought my Panigale 899. 58 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
Gerald Charles LOCATION: New York, NY OCCUPATION: Product Specialist at Ducati NY. YEARS RIDING: 8 years. RIDING STYLE: Street and track. BIKE/S OWNED: 2020 Ducati Panigale V4. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Ohlins rear shock, Marchessini wheels, Ducati V4 R rear exhaust header. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Alpinestars Tech Air 5 Jacket. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: A couple years ago, I did a road trip to Montreal, Quebec, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts on my Panigale 899 with Kriega bags. You couldn’t pay me to do that ride again, on a sport bike. But I did it with some of my closest friends through some amazing roads and I wouldn't trade that experience for anything.
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THE LIFE: BARBER VINTAGE FESTIVAL 2021
A FESTIVAL, BY definition, is a period of celebration, typically religious, which certainly applies here. Now in its 16th year, Barber Vintage Festival is dedicated to the love and worship of all things motorcycle. It’s every brand, current and past. And what always strikes me as unusual is the extent to which brand bias takes a back seat to the pure joy of riding. The common love of motorcycling, from vintage dirt bikes, scooters, race bikes, and street machines runs the gamut, from parts to show winners. It’s all appreciated and yes, maybe even worshiped, here. This year the event was fully on - AHRMA races, two swap meet areas, camping that sold out almost immediately, Motorcycles by Moonlight charity dinner, the museum, concerts, vendors, a no reserve auction, a stunt team and even a Wall of Death attraction. It’s a bargain too, $80 for a threeday ticket that gets you into most everything including the AHRMA race paddock, where AMA Hall of Famer and this year's Grand Marshall, motorcycle racer Mary McGee, was signing autographs. Or, to check out the art that is everywhere you look around the immaculately manicured property. For another 64 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
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THERE IS A LOT TO DO AND SEE AND THE EVENT DRAWS FROM 49 STATES...
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$16.50 you can spend one of those days in the best motorcycle museum on planet earth. 228,000 square feet of modern concrete and glass that houses a revolving display of about 1000 unique and rare motorcycles from the 1700 on hand. Plus the largest collection of Lotus cars in the world. There is a lot to do and see and the event draws from 49 states. Brett and Bub Pritchard drove 10 hours to attend this year, first-timers to an event they had been wanting to go to for years. On the way, Bub’s Honda Grom fell over and broke a footpeg. A quick trip to the swap meet sourced a used one and tools to install it. A little more help from a friend in the race paddock with a grinder, and there was still plenty of time to enjoy the day. “I love seeing the 80 year old dudes on their minibikes” said Bub, referring to the neverending parade around the infield that is as endlessly entertaining as any of the scheduled events. This year’s attendance was slightly down but everyone I spoke to seemed to think it wasn’t that far behind 2019. I’ve been attending for 16 years, never missed one yet and it’s always a little better every year. I am happy to report 2021 was no exception. NOVEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 71
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THE NEW ISH ICON MOTOSPORTS • AIRFLITE SPACEFORCE GLORY HELMET
You will be ready for launch with the Spaceforce Glory Helmet, equipped with a removable and washable Hydradry moisture-wicking liner. The helmet ships with an internal Dark Smoke Dropshield, a Clear Fliteshield, and an RST Red quick-change fog-free Forceshield. Sizes: XS - XXXL Price: $299.00 Contact: www.rideicon.com
BONAMICI RACING • TRIUMPH STREET 765 REARSETS Bonamici rearsets are constructed with CNC billet aluminum and use bearings to eliminate friction on the foot lever and feature a spring-loaded rear brake lever return. All Bonamici Racing rearsets are available in the standard black anodized finish making them strong, attractive, and resistant to mechanical or chemical wear. JOE ROCKET • NOBLE GLOVES
The Noble is a lightweight ladies riding glove made with a utility grade stretch textile chassis that features injection molded armor. The leather palm area consists of contoured padding for comfort. The Noble gloves are highlighted by conductive material on the index fingers for smart screen accessibility. Colors: Black/Black, Black/Red, Black/Pink, Black/ Grey Sizes: XS - XL Price: $39.99 Contact: www.joerocket.com 74 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
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WOODCRAFT-CFM • APRILIA 2021 RS660 TOP TRIPLE CLAMP This triple clamp is designed to give racers the ability to get rid of the OEM top triple clamp and install the clip ons of their choice. The Woodcraft-CFM triple clamp is designed for an optimum balance of strength under braking and feel when on the edge of the tire. The pinch bolt is located in a spot that allows complete freedom of clip ons choice, and there are tapped 6mm holes on the front side of the clamp to aid in adding mounts or brackets as needed for lap timers and other accessories. Price: $249.99 Contact: www.woodcraft-cfm.com
MUC-OFF • PRESSURE WASHER MOTORCYCLE BUNDLE The Muc-Off Pressure Washer Motorcycle Bundle includes all you need to get your motorcycle back to that factory fresh look while also looking out for those delicate bearings, surfaces and suspension parts. The all-in-1 bundle features three lances to cater for specific cleaning needs, as well as a Snow Foam Lance to transform your bottle of Nano Tech Motorcycle Cleaner into the ultimate dirt destroying snow foam. A waterproof Dry Bag is also included, as well as a 1 liter bottle of Nano Tech Concentrate, Motorcycle Chain Cleaner, Motorcycle All-Weather Lube, Motorcycle Protectant and 2 microfiber cloths. Price: $309.99 Contact: https://us.muc-off.com
ALPINESTARS • MISSILE V2 IGNITION LEATHER JACKET The Missile Ignition v2 Leather Jacket delivers optimum abrasion resistance while also offering extensive ventilation thanks to its MATRYX zones. This jacket has an engineered fit to deliver the highest level of active race protection, being that this jacket is Tech-Air ready and can accommodate the new Tech-Air 5 Airbag System. Key features include DFS armor, HRSF stretch inserts for optimal abrasion resistance while ensuring enhanced freedom of movement, a sport riding fit and premium leather construction. Colors: Black, Black/Red Fluo Sizes: 48 - 60 Price: $649.95 Contact: www.alpinestars.com
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THE NEW ISH REV'IT! • ASTRO SHOES Offered in a variety of colors, the partially perforated nubuck leather along with 3D air mesh comprises the exterior of the Astro. Inside, a leather lining not only adds comfort but naturally helps with moisture wicking. Protection is offered with reinforcements at the ankles, heels, and toes, along with thermoformed heel cups and toe caps. Each pair of Astro shoes comes with an extra pair of laces with a different color, so you can style them the way you want. Colors: Black/Neon Red, Black/Blue, Light Grey-Neon Yellow Sizes: 39 -47 Price: $269.99 Contact: Contact: https://www.revitsport.com
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The Messenger Bag stands out with a hip retro look, high quality workmanship and well thought-out features for the active everyday life with or without a motorcycle. The padded shoulder strap of the practical shoulder bag can be adjusted continuously and with just one hand. A lined laptop holder, many more inside pockets and zipped compartments offer generous, individually divisible storage. While riding, the bag can also be lashed on the rear or carried as a shoulder bag and additionally secured by a waist/cross strap. Price: $139.95 Contact: https://sw-motech.us 76 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | NOVEMBER 2021
This is a single-layer water-resistant polyester dry filter made from P08 F1-85, the same material currently used in MotoGP and WSBK. It offers the highest existing permeability of any air filter on the market because of its polyester material allows for consistent airflow (15,000 l/ m2/sec. / Filtration: 85μm). One of the best features is that you only need compressed air to clean it. Easily installs as a direct replacement for the OEM air filter. Price: $249.00 Contact: https://brocksperformance.com
VOODOO INDUSTRIES • HAYABUSA CLUTCH COVER With a CNC billet aluminum construction, the Voodoo Industries quick access 5 bolt clutch cover offers an application for every single model year of the Suzuki Hayabusa. The cover fits both stock and aftermarket clutches and is equipped with an oil sight glass, oil fill plug and all of the hardware needed for installation. Price: $339.99 Contact: www.voodoomoto.com
ROLAND SANDS DESIGN • MAYWOOD WOMEN'S JACKET The Maywood is the perfect blend of fashion and function and is truly an elevation to the typical leather riding jacket. Constructed using an ultra-premium, water-resistant treated leather quality that is soft and buttery to the touch. The Maywood jacket will keep the rider dry in most light to moderate raining conditions. All critical seams have been seamed for additional protection against the elements. Finishing touches include waterproof cuff and sleeve zippers, side hand pocket zippers, quilt stitch details on the shoulder and sleeves and a soft and inviting premium quilted liner.
JOE ROCKET • LADIES TURBULENT JACKET
Sizes: XS - XXXL Colors: Black, Maraschino Price: $725.00 Contact: https://rolandsands.com
The Turbulent Jacket is water-resistant and offers protection with CE-approved armor in the shoulders and elbows, as well as a removable spine protector. There is a good amount of storage space with two outside pockets, one internal chest pocket and a large lower back storage pocket. Inside, you'll find a removable full sleeve liner with an internal pocket. Topping off the list of features is the ventilation system that consists of Joe Rocket's Variable Flow and Cross Linked Ventilation systems. Sizes: S - 2D Colors: Black/Black, Black/Blue, Black/Grey, Black/ Hi-Viz, Black/Pink Price: $179.99 NOVEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 77
THE NEW ISH: FEATURED ITEM JOE ROCKET • SPEEDMASTER 7.0 2 PIECE SUIT For the rider that hits both the street and maybe a track day occasionally, the Speedmaster 7.0 suit checks all of the boxes. Construction includes top grain leather with perforated sections for great airflow where it counts. The connection between jacket and pants is made via a 360-degree heavy YKK vision zipper. The armor suite includes CE-rated protection in the shoulders, knees, elbows and a removable spine protector. Other bells include knee sliders,
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