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CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2021 - VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12 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=56 56 THE GRID NEWS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=74 74 FEATURED RIDERS http://issuu.com/action/page?page=80 80 THE SHOW
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FEATURES
SEPTEMBER 2021 - VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12 THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS
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APRILIA TUONO V4 FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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R18 B & TRANSCONTINENTAL FIRST RIDE REVIEW
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KYLE WYMAN THE OFF SEASON
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THE SHOW: GEMINI
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FROM THE EDITOR
FAIR SEASON RIDERS On the East Coast, the murmuring of "end of the riding season" has begun. As a rider, I've never understood the concept of the riding season coming to a close at the end of the summer. Don't get me wrong, Autumn and Winter mean cooler and colder weather... But that's why there is leather, and heated vests, gloves, seats, layers... long johns, etc.
So before you put your bike away for hibernation, consider extending your riding into the cold months. Do the research and gear up with a kit to keep you warm and comfortable when riding in the cold. And if the cold to cold for you, then take a trip out West.
Stop letting the time of year dictate your time I've never limited my riding to the time of year. spent riding. Save snow and ice on the road, I ride all year round. Riders on the West Coast and in Thank me later. the South ride all year round. Why wouldn't I? Why wouldn't you? Best, Allan 12 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
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THE PRESS ROOM
INDUSTRY NEWS 2022 YAMAHA YZF-R6 GYTR
THE R6 LIVES ON AS YAMAHA INTRODUCES ITS CLOSED COURSE, COMPETITION ONLY YZF-R6 GYTR. Yamaha closed the chapter and said farewell to the production-based street YZF-R6 when it was announced that the R6 would not be in the 2022 sportbike model lineup. It was noted that the end of production was solely for the street-legal version of the motorcycle. The reality is that the R6 is one of the most contentious and one of the most popular motorcycles on the race track in the supersport class. So in the spirit of, "never say never..." or "we never said that we were stopping completely...", Yamaha announced the 2022 YZF-R6 GYTR, a limited production closedcourse only race bike. The 2022 YZF-R6 GYTR is a made-to-order, full race spec machine composed of GYTR and aftermarket components. For starters, the YZF-R6 GYTR comes equipped with an Akrapovic full race system, quick shifter, GYTR ECU, ABS emulator, and a GYTR YZF-R6 on/off Switch. Also in the kit: a racing fuel cap, front brake lever guard, shark fin rear sprocket guard, and YZF-R6 race rear sets. Additional premium bits include GYTR YZF-R6 stainless steel brake lines, race bodywork in primer white with a GYTR YZF-R6 race seat, rear stand hooks, and a reverse shifting kit. The 2022 Yamaha YZF-R6 GYTR will be available to order from authorized Yamaha dealers beginning in April 2022 for the MSRP of $18,399. 14 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS MOTO GUZZI V1000 MANDELLO
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THE FUTURISTIC V1000 MENDELLO MADE ITS DEBUT AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE FUTURE HOME OF THE MOTO GUZZI FACTORY AND MUSEUM.
than a factory and a museum, the concept is to create a destination, complete with a hotel, event space, and restaurants for Moto Guzzi riders and brand enthusiasts. Construction is scheduled to begin before the end of 2021 Although its official presentation will be held with a completion period in the first half of at the 2021 EICMA International Motorcycle 2025. Show in Milan later this year, the Moto Guzzi V1000 Mandello made a guest appearance As part of the “Road to 2121: Moto Guzzi's when Moto Guzzi released its plans for a new next 100 years” presentation, the new V1000 factory and museum. Mandello was displayed in two colorways. The sneak peek was only that, a sneak peek Designed by architect and designer Greg with a full and proper unveil to be made on Lynn, the new factory and museum will be November 3, 2021 at the EICMA show. located in Mandello del Lario, Italy. More SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 17
THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH TRIUMPH MARK HAWWA'S DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE RENEWS I T S AG R E E M E N T F O R T R I U M P H MOTORCYCLES TO REMAIN THE MAIN SPONSOR OF THE DGR FOR THE COMING FIVE YEARS. Triumph Motorcycles will continue as the main sponsor of the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for the next five years, per the renewal of the sponsorship agreement between the two. Triumph has been the main sponsor of the DGR since 2014, helping founder Mark Hawwa develop the event into the global experience that it is today. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa in 2012, to raise funds for Movember, bringing awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health, by uniting classic and vintage style motorcycle riders, old and new all around the world. “In 2014 when we first partnered with
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Triumph Motorcycles, I was incredibly excited. They are the only motorcycle manufacturer that I felt perfectly fit with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. We’ve done some wonderful things since then; together we have been able to reward some of our top and most dedicated fundraisers with brand new bikes from the modern classic range and built the custom one-of-one 2021 Triumph Thruxton RS. Today, 8 years later as we announce the 5-year continuation of this partnership, I am even more excited than I was in 2014 because, with the next 5 years, I know that we can do even more together with the goal of raising funds and awareness of men’s health.” Mark Hawwa. Founder/Director of The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. Since its first year in 2012, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and its global community have raised almost $30 million dollars for men's health. The DGR currently operates in over 700 cities and 114 countries around the world.
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THE PRESS ROOM: INDUSTRY NEWS SUZUKI 2022 GSX-R MODEL LINEUP THE 2022 SUZUKI GSX-R MODEL LINEUP INCLUDES UPDATES FOR THE GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, GSX-R750 AND GSX-R600. The 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000 derives notes from the winning competition machines in MotoGP and MotoAmerica. Equipped with traction control and a bi-directional quick shifter, the 2022 model is right at home on the track as it is on the streets. Features include big-piston forks, Brembo T-drive rotors and Monobloc brake calipers. The 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is powered by the tried and true 988cc inline four-cylinder engine, housed in the compact, light, and strong chassis of the GSX-R750. For 2022, the $15,849 GSX-R1000 is available in two color options: Metallic Matte Black No. 2, and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray. The GSX-R1000R offers the highest level
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of performance in Suzuki's 2022 sportbike class. Traction control, launch control, and a bi-directional quick shifter get things rolling in the features department. The 2022 GSXR1000R employs Showa BFF and BFRC-Lite suspension components, stainless steel brake lines, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc brake calipers and a pair of 320mm Brembo T-drive floating brake rotors. Color options for the 2022 Suzuki GSX-R1000R include a Metallic Triton Blue with Metallic Mystic Silver ($17,999), Metallic Matte Black with Glass Matte Mechanical Gray, and Metallic Matte Black ($17,999). In the middleweight class, the 2022 Suzuki GSX-R750 (Glass Blaze Orange with Glass Sparkle Black and Glass Matte Mechanical Gray with Pearl Brilliant White - $12,599) and GSX-R750Z, (Metallic Triton Blue with Metallic Mystic Silver - $12,699), are powered by fuel-injected, 750cc, four-cylinder engines. Features offered include the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector, adjustable Showa Big Piston Front Fork (BPF) and remote reservoir rear shock, and twin Brembo Monobloc, radially mounted front brake calipers with fully floating stainless steel brake rotors. Last in the 2022 model lineup, are the Suzuki GSX-R600 and GSX-R600Z. A twinspar aluminum frame houses a compact, fuel-injected, 599cc, four-cylinder engine, that is suspended below the frame to keep mass low and the wheelbase short for optimized handling. Color options for the 2022 GSX-R600 include Glass Matte Mechanical Gray with Pearl Brilliant White and Glass Blaze Orange with Glass Sparkle Black ($11,499). The GSX-R600Z will be available in Metallic Triton Blue with Metallic Mystic Silver ($11,599). SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 21
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TU V4
UONO 4
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A NIP HERE, A TUCK THERE, AND A NEW EURO 5 STICKER IS ALL APRILIA NEEDED TO DO TO BRING THE STUPENDOUS TUONO V4 INTO A NEW DECADE. AT FIRST GLANCE, you could be forgiven for thinking the 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 is an all-new motorcycle. New LED front and rear lights and sculptured inward side winglets; a new, 48 percent stiffer swingarm taken directly off the RSV4; and a split down the middle to further differentiate the base model from the Tuono V4 Factory. These are all signs of a brand-new bike, right? Well, not entirely. Normally, when someone writes a sentence like that, it will lead to some disappointing ramble about the new bike not being the latest and greatest, the fastest, or the most techy. But not here. That’s because the Aprilia Tuono V4 is still one of the very finest motorcycles created in the last 20 years, and, as such, Aprilia didn’t need to reinvent the wheel with the new model. They just gave the wheel a spit and polish. Perhaps the most significant detail of the new Tuono V4 is that splitting of the model. Previously, the base model was just a watered-down version of the all-balls Factory edition, but now Aprilia has finally gone the way of BMW with their S 1000 R/S 1000 XR and KTM with the 1290 Super Duke R and Super Duke GT and created a sport-touring version for the $15,999 MSRP Tuono V4. It’s not all that different to the Factory: 20 mm higher-set SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 29
THE FIRST RIDE: APRILIA TUONO V4 handlebars, a new subframe with a wider passenger seat and lower footpegs, optimized luggage options like side and tank bags, and a taller windscreen. Oh, and blander colors than the red and black the Tuono Factory gets. Still fitted to the touring model is the conventionally-adjusted, fully-adjustable Sachs suspension, while rubber is the Pirelli Rosso Corsa III tire. The $19,499 MSRP Tuono V4 Factory, meanwhile, gets the semi-active Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension, a short tinted windscreen, the RSV4 tail section and passenger footpeg set-up, racier colors, a polished frame, and track-specific Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP rubber. The rest of the specs are basically identical between the two models. That buxom 1077 cc, 175 hp V4 remains largely unchanged except it now comes with Euro 5 compliance. There are new settings for the quick shifter and the electronics have been reworked via the bigger five-inch TFT display. Now you’ve got six riding modes (three for the road, three for the track), cruise control, three-stage engine brake, ABS, launch control and power modes, eight-stage traction control, six-stage wheelie control and turn-by-turn navigation accessed by a new mission control switch block on the left handlebar. About the only thing the electronics can’t do is make you a cappuccino. The master of this electronic smorgasbord is the new Marelli ECU 11MP, which has a four-times faster clock frequency and four times the amount of memory than last year. In laymen’s terms, the ECU can now calculate everything happening much faster and more accurately, like when hammering the brakes and engaging cornering ABS while simultaneously monitoring traction control and engine brake level. The electronics could do all this stuff before, it’s just that now it does it better. From the hot seat, the Tuono V4 Factory feels almost identical to before. The Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 system is a gem and 30 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
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THE TUONO V4 FACTORY IS GOD’S GIFT TO CORNER APEXES. IT’S A MACHINE THAT EXUDES CONFIDENCE.
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THE APRILIA TUONO V4 IS STILL ONE OF THE VERY FINEST MOTORCYCLES CREATED IN THE LAST 20 YEARS, AND, AS SUCH, APRILIA DIDN’T NEED TO REINVENT THE WHEEL WITH THE NEW MODEL.
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THE FIRST RIDE: APRILIA TUONO V4 THE TALLER SCREEN KNOCKS A LARGE PORTION OF THE WIND FROM THE RIDER’S HELMET. YOU RIDE MORE SEDATELY AS YOU CAN’T QUITE LOAD UP THE FRONT TIRE LIKE ON THE FACTORY, BUT THE MAIN POINT OF THIS MODEL IS TO MAKE YOUR VERY BRAVE PASSENGER A BIT MORE COMFORTABLE, WHICH IT WILL NO DOUBT DO.
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handles the kind of shit roads we ride on in SoCal with robotic ease. Switch the system to Sport and you’ve got a taught, firm ride for the canyons, perfect for loading up the front tire and hammering into long, sweeping bends. Switch it to Road mode and you’ve got a Tuono that’s plush and easy to ride in traffic. It’s the best of both worlds. The Tuono V4 Factory is god’s gift to corner apexes. It’s a machine that exudes confidence, allowing the rider to trust what’s happening underneath them, safe in the knowledge that the bike isn’t going to do anything stupid. This is a precise, corner-slashing tool. The new Euro 5 motor has a touch of a flat spot between 4-6000 rpm, but it’s not as bad as something like the BMW S 1000RR or Honda CBR1000RR-R SP, which damn near fall on their faces through that engine speed. Aprilia’s more powerful RSV4 simply bulldozes its way past the emissions block but the Tuono labors a little, but it’s a small price to pay for having a Euro 5-compliant V4 beneath you. I only got an hour on the now-touring specific Tuono, and although the bones are similar, the ride is indeed quite different. You’re sitting at a straighter angle thanks to the higher handlebars, and the taller screen knocks a large portion of the wind from the rider’s helmet. You ride more sedately as you can’t quite load up the front tire like on the Factory, but the main point of this model is to make your very brave passenger a bit more comfortable, which it will no doubt do. The Aprilia Tuono V4 and V4 Factory are absolutely near the top of the naked bike tree, even though at heart, they are not that different than before. The Factory, in particular, is so hard to fault. It talks to you, guiding you through corners and meeting you with the most beautiful of motors for the exit. Riding a Tuono is a love experience. It makes you glad you got your license. SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 39
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BMW'S 2022 R18 B AND TRANSCONTINENTAL
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THE FIRST RIDE: R18 B & TRANSCONTINENTAL
THINGS ARE CHANGING at BMW Motorrad. As part of a full-blown assault on the American touring market, the R18 model range has now increased to four machines (R18 First Edition, R18 Classic, and now the R18 B and R18 Transcontinental). It’s a confident stance from the company, who developed their largest-ever boxer motor for the project, and have delivered machines that are indeed beautiful, with more than a slight German twist on the American aesthetic.
The B (and Transcontinental for that matter) are not complete carbon copies of the two R18’s that were put on sale last year. Both machines share a revised steel backbone chassis with steeper steering geometry that has the forks mounted behind the steering head, resulting in quicker, more responsive steering. This has also yielded three degrees more lean angle to a claimed 35 degrees, at which point both machines turn into massive angle grinders as the floorboards get crunched in the tarmac.
SBI was invited to sample the B and Transcontinental at the recent national launch in Colorado, and we spent the first half of the day navigating the early morning Denver traffic on the B. This was handy because running traffic on a 942 pound Transcontinental wasn’t anyone’s idea of fun, and the 877 pound B model proved surprisingly adept at getting us away from the tin tops and out onto the open road.
Winding that gigantic 244 pound, 1802 cc flat-twin motor out on the freeways between Denver and our lunch stop of the Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel (where "The Shining" was filmed) was, for us at least, a little disappointing. Such a massive motor needs more than 90 hp on tap, although if you keep away from the upper revs and stay below 4500, you will at least stay within the motor’s prime operating range.
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There are three modes: Rain, Roll and the high-performance Rock. And even in Rock I was asking for more than the motor would give in either B of Transcontinental form. There was also an issue with the clutch on our Transcontinental where it would excessively slip in the lower gears. This was an issue with the original R18 that BMW fixed with a mapping change but given the four models were developed side by side, BMW has not entirely fixed these issues. The clutch slipping issue, at least for me, didn’t happen as badly on the B, so whether it’s down to the extra 67 pounds of the Transcontinental or not, remains to be seen. I suspect the problem is much more a design flaw than a simple mapping one.
its cylinders splayed out the sides, cooling was still an issue, especially in traffic. Air/oil-cooled motorcycles need air to cool them, so don’t be surprised if either machine turns into a mobile sauna in traffic. Both machines are graced with a stunning cockpit with a quartet of analog gauges for revs, speed, fuel and a quite useless “power reserve” gauge that tells you how much of the available 90 hp you’re using at a given time. Gun the motor and the gauge drops to zero. Roll on the freeway and the needle will hover around the 90 hp mark. It’s a silly add-on that feels like it was placed there to give the cockpit some symmetry. I think a classic analog clock would have been better suited to the task.
Below the gauges sits a magnificent 10.25Another issue was the excessive heat inch TFT dash for all your usual trip needs, given off by the big twin. Despite having plus access for the Marshall Gold Series
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Audio sound system. Excellent sound, a neat design, but pairing my phone and thus playing streaming music proved annoyingly difficult through the dash. I suspect, in time, owners will get used to the system’s quirks but trying to play music from Spotify meant I had to change songs one track at a time, rather than just playing it through. In $27,145 MSRP Transcontinental form, you get twin 27-liter side bags and a massive 48 liter top case, plus the larger screen, and this plus the associated bodywork adds that 67 pounds to the game. For me, the Transcontinental is absolutely on the edge of too big, whereas
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the $24,095 B will at least give a bit more spritely performance. That’s where I’d park my money but I wouldn’t be taking either over the Harley-Davidson Street Glide, which offers less weight and more power for a given application. BMW has created four beautiful machines in the R18 line-up, but I can’t help feel the mark has been slightly missed. You can’t blame them for trying. BMW has been desperate for a slice of the cruiser market for years now, but against Harley-Davidson, the undisputed kings of the category, they are not quite there. Yet.
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THE PRESS ROOM
GRID NEWS
CAL CRUTCHLOW IN FOR VINALES AT YAMAHA
MONSTER ENERGY YAMAHA AND MAVERICK VINALES HAVE MUTUALLY AGREED TO SEVER TIES, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. CAL CRUTCHLOW WILL SADDLE UP IN YAMAHA BLUE FOR THE UPCOMING SILVERSTONE ROUND.
to Yamaha for the great opportunity. I am also thankful for the support they gave me during these 4.5 years of racing and will look back with pride on the results we achieved together." - Maverick Vinales
It was earlier this week when SBI reported that Vinales The British rider Cal Crutchlow will don the blue was breaking his 2021-2022 contract and would be Yamaha leathers, saddling up as teammate to making the move from Monster Energy Yamaha to the current MotoGP Championship leader, Fabio the Aprilia Racing Gresini team after he finished the Quartararo. This announcement comes directly after 2021 season. Moods change like the wind in the the announcement that Monster Energy Yamaha and GP paddock and Vinales is out, as in now! Maverick Vinales have mutually agreed to end their Monster Energy Yamaha has called upon the talents obligations, effectively immediately. Cal Crutchlow to serve at his home race for the “Following our mutual decision in Assen to part upcoming British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit. ways a year early, it was also decided to commit to completing the current season with maximum effort “It’s a privilege to be a part of Yamaha and to do from both sides. However, at the Styrian GP the race what originally was supposed to be three races for didn‘t turn out as we had hoped, and regrettably it the Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team, but the did not end well. After thorough consideration both plans have changed. I want to thank them and I parties have agreed it would be best to end the look forward to riding with the Factory Team.” - Cal partnership with immediate effect. I am deeply grateful Crutchlow. 56 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
PIKES PEAK MOTORCYCLE RACE IS DISCONTINUED THE PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB competitors and fans alike. This has been a long ORGANIZERS HAVE DECIDED TO NO LONGER process and a difficult decision, but we believe it is the right decision and one that is in the best HOST THE PIKES PEAK MOTORCYCLE RACE. interest of the organization at this time.” The organizers of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and the Pikes Peak Motorcycle Race The last time that motorcycles were raced up the announced their decision to discontinue the mountain was in June of 2019 when tragedy motorcycle class from the competition as part of struck. The 4-time Champion Carlin Dunne the annual Race to the Clouds. succumbed to injuries as a result of a fatal accident as he approached the finish line at the summit. The Interim Chairman of the Board, Fred Veitch The following year, 2020, event organizers expressed, "Motorcycle competition has been temporarily excluded motorcycle racing from the part of the history of the race off-and-on since event. The recent decision made by the Pikes Peak 1916, and has been both thrilling and tragic for International Hill Climb Organizers is final.
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THE PRESS ROOM: THE GRID NEWS ALVARO BAUTISTA RETURNS TO DUCATI WORLDSBK ALVARO BAUTISTA WILL JOIN MICHAEL RUBEN RINALDI WHEN HE RETURNS TO THE ARUBA. IT RACING TEAM FOR THE 2022 WORLDSBK SEASON.
"At the end of 2021, our collaboration with Alvaro Bautista will draw to a close. The last two years have been intense, characterised by the unexpected and imposing challenges posed by the global pandemic and by the significant work involved in a fledgling With the abrupt announcement that Scott Redding project like ours. Two seasons in which the spirit has was leaving the Aruba.it Racing team at the end of always been constructive and collaborative. We the 2021 season, Ducati wasted no time in securing would therefore like to thank Alvaro and wish him the a capable pilot for its Aruba.it Racing Panigale V4 R very best for the future.” to contend the 2022 season. The Italian outfit looked to its 2019 Ducati rider, Alvaro Bautista to take the Alvaro Baustista made his WorldSBK debut in 2019 reigns. with Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Team, after impressive efforts and achievements in MotoGP (2006 125cc For the last two seasons (2020 - 2021) Alvaro World Champion). In his first season in WorldSBK, Bautista has raced for the Honda WorldSBK team. Bautista earned 16 race wins and a total of 24 HRC President Shinya Wakabayashi expressed his podium finishes and ended the season in second appreciation of Bautista's contributions to the team: place.
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MICHELIN TYRES REMAINS THE OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF MOTOGP
DORNA AND MICHELIN TYRES ANNOUNCE A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP THAT ESTABLISHES MICHELIN AS THE SOLE SUPPLIER OF RUBBER IN THE PREMIER CLASS.
can continue building on this incredible foundation together. This agreement is fantastic news for all of us in the Championship.” - Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports.
“We are very satisfied with the results obtained since Michelin’s return to MotoGP, and today we have extended our partnership with Dorna Sports in a natural way. We are particularly proud of the technological progress made with our tires, as well as the many circuit records established together with our partners. This championship offers its fans a very exciting spectacle, accessible through digital platforms “We’re very proud to continue our partnership with without equal in motorsport. For us, being a partner of Michelin until at least 2026. Michelin has been a vital MotoGP means engaging with both spectators and partner for MotoGP since it became the tyre supplier all players in the discipline using our tires, our brand to the premier class in 2016, helping us to create and our innovations. We see indeed Motorsport like one of the greatest eras of competition in motorcycle a lab that encourages transfers of expertise and swift Grand Prix racing history. I’m delighted that we will application of our sustainable solutions that benefit reach a decade of collaboration and I hope we everyone.” - Florent Menegaux, Michelin CEO. Michelin Tyres became the official tyre supplier of MotoGP in 2016. The newly announced extension will see that partnership continues through to 2026, beginning in 2024. As part of the agreement, the Michelin Tyres will continue to be the title sponsor of a Grand Prix each season and to be featured trackside at each race
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THE GRID: KYLE WYMAN - THE OFF SEASON
KYLE WYMAN AND his #33 KWR Ducati Team Panigale V4 R finished the 2021 MotoAmerica Honos Superbike campaign in ninth position with a total of 111 championship points. In the middle of the superbike season, Wyman was crowned as the Mission King of the Baggers Champion with a total of 70 championship points, onboard his Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special... despite a banged up elbow. "I'm still struggling with pain, swelling and weakness. It has been a long road of recovery, and I've just kept hammering on it to finish the season. I now have some time to rest and get it back to 100%," Wyman explained. In a season of up and downs, Wyman's list of highlights is plenty: several battles for the superbike podium, both a pole and a race win in the King of the Baggers at Road Atlanta then subsequently winning the crown on his Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson Road 64 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
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Glide Special. Perhaps one of Wyman's most overlooked accomplishments of the 2021 season happened off track when he secured Panera Bread as the title sponsor for his superbike efforts. Any athlete will tell you that the next season begins the moment that the last one ended. Wyman is no different. While the winds of change are about, Wyman is already focused on what 2022 may bring. "Everything is completely up in the air at the moment. We've had our last ride on the Ducati platform after a three year run, and we are exploring all of our options for next season." Wyman took to FaceBook to post a "thank you" letter to his sponsors and supporters, that read: "You can’t sum up three seasons in one post. When I started this journey with Ducati, I went into it on a feeling, on passion, on a whim. There was no master plan. I was simply ready to walk a path that nobody had and fill in the gaps as I went. It was a privilege to receive the first two production Panigale V4 R’s to arrive in the USA, and we raced them after 30 days of prep. We pieced together this program one trick part at a time, and gave the Ducatisti a guy to root for in AMA Superbike racing for the first time in a decade. We achieved two podium results at Road America in 2020, and those were some of the most satisfying results of my career — when you consider the path I chose and what it took to arrive at that place. This year, I went all-in and threw everything I had at it. Our program came together late but I believed we had the best V4R we could put out of KWR. Injury played a role in the outcome of this season, but I will look back on all of it fondly, with SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 67
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incredible growth, lessons, and memories to take with me in to the next chapter. I want to thank every sponsor and crew member who have been a part of this program over three seasons, there are too many to list here. Here’s to the next chapter Forza Ducati, and ciao for now!" Regarding his plans for the 2022 season, he expressed optimism, "My intention is to stay in Superbike next year. That can be on a multitude of manufacturers that I am actively pursuing and we hope to arrive at our selection soon to have the maximum amount of time for preparation." For now, Kyle Wyman will soon be heading back to the Southwest and West Coast where his off-season training will commence. "I will get back to Arizona and get on the bicycle. I hope to spend some time in California this winter and train with some other riders and friends to keep things fresh." SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 71
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THE LIFE: FEATURED RIDERS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Natasha LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA OCCUPATION: I am Parts and Accessories Manager at a motorcycle dealership in Philadelphia. YEARS RIDING: 6 years. RIDING STYLE: I ride literally everything. I ride to work everyday. I have multiple track days under my belt. And I just recently started playing with wheelies. BIKE/S OWNED: Proud owner of my fifth GSXR a 2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000, a 2015 WR250R with sumo rims, and a 2013 Triumph Daytona 675R track bike. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: I’m really enjoying having a quick shifter and auto blipper for the first time. They come stock on the 2020 GSX-R1000. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Gonna have to say my Rev’it! riding jeans. They saved me from a bad case of road rash. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: Took a ride through Lancaster on a beautiful Sunday to break in my track suit the day before my first track day. Nothing like it. 74 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
Meez LOCATION: Dallas, TX OCCUPATION: Content Creator. YEARS RIDING: 9 years. RIDING STYLE: Mostly street and I’ve done track days. BIKE/S OWNED: 2021 Kawasaki ZX-10R. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: My blue BST carbon wheels. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Hmmm, I would have to say all my gear, from my helmet down to my riding boots. I love my AGV Pista GP RR along with my Dainese Racing 3 jacket to my Torque D1 Out boots. I love Dainese. It’s fashion. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: My most memorable ride would have to be the ride we did for one of my friends that was murdered. He was a large part of the riding community and was taken from us. We held a ride for him. That’s the ride I think that stands out for me. RIP Marcus Hood.
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Bianca Sonia Sasaran LOCATION: Baia Mare, Romania OCCUPATION: Mechanical Engineer. YEARS RIDING: 1 year. RIDING STYLE: Street and track. BIKE/S OWNED: 2004 Honda CBR 600 RR. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Puig crash bars. They saved my bike when I needed it! FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: My Alpinestars Stella GP Plus R V2 riding jacket. Comfortable and safe! MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: The first ride with my actual bike. Which was also my first one. I bought the bike way before I got my license so I couldn't wait to finally ride it.
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Dan Strauss LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA OCCUPATION: VP of Sales. YEARS RIDING: 6 years. RIDING STYLE: Street and track. BIKE/S OWNED: 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6, 2006 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636. FAVORITE BIKE MODIFICATION/ACCESSORY: Carbon fairings. FAVORITE PIECE OF RIDING GEAR: Bell RaceStar DLX Flex helmet. MOST MEMORABLE RIDE: 2021 Clutch City Season Opener.
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"MY INSPIRATION COMES from my belief in the battle between good and evil that exists in the world," said Julie Nigro when speaking about, Gemini, her custom painted and custom built 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1. "It’s something I feel everyone has experienced in their personal life. And some, like me, in their professional life. Simply put, not everyone is who they appear to be." That note of inspiration led her to the artistic talents of Thin Air Graphix and the mechanical proficiency of Break Lites Motorsports. With talents and skills combined, Nigro's R1 was transformed into a rolling piece of art. On the throttle side of the bike, a tempting winged angelic figure lures you in for a closer look. On the alternative side, quite the opposite but just as tempting and appealing, a female demon entices you to come hither. The impending ride to heaven or hell depends on your intentions. But the message is clear, everyone has a little bit of light and a little bit of dark, just enough to balance out. On the mechanical side of Gemini, Break Lites Motorsports kept it tasteful and functional. With the 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1 as a solid platform, upgrades were kept to a minimum, yet highly strategic and effective. Most notable is the Razor Tip exhaust and ECU flash from Toce Performance Exhaust, paired with the BMC performance air filter. Custom bikes like Gemini are visually stunning and do not need to venture into the realms of overkill (chrome everything, stretch everything, etc...). Julie Nigro's inspiration and vision is executed with artistic brilliance. Sometimes, less... is truly more. SEPTEMBER 2021 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | 83
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THE NEW ISH ICON MOTOSPORTS • KOI BLUE AIRFRAME PRO HELMET
Built on a lightweight fiberglass FRP shell, the Koi includes both a Fog-Free Clear and RST Blue Optics shield and a customizable five-piece Hydradry comfort liner that allows you to dial in your fit. The extensive venting system produces the industry's most ventilated helmet to date. Sizes: XS - XXXL Price: $390.00 Contact: https://rideicon.com
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If you have upgraded your Suzuki Hayabusa's exhaust system to the Voodoo Sidewinder or Turbo exhaust systems, you'll want to upgrade your oil pan, as well, to the Voodoo CNC machined billet aluminum oil pan. The Voodoo oil pan holds four quarts of oil and fits all model years of the Hayabusa. Please note that the Voodoo oil pan will not fit with the OEM or traditional four into one exhaust systems. Price: $319.99 Contact: https://www.voodoomoto.com
DRIVEN RACING • DUAL TEMPERATURE TIRE WARMERS Driven tracing tire warmers are designed for simple operation with two preset temperature readings taking all the guesswork out. The initial setting keeps the tires warm at low during the staging period and then close to getting onto the track switch to high to get the tire ready for the track. That way you are not “cooking” the tires. Constructed from durable nylon material and insulated to ensure a constant temperature throughout the heating cycle. Led light lets you know the warmers are on and a toggle switch allows for temperature control. A zippered bag is included for storage. Price: $329.99 Contact: https://www.drivenracing.com
WOODCRAFT-CFM • APRILIA RS 660 FRAME SLIDER BASE KIT Frame Sliders are one of the smartest investments you can make for your bike and the Woodcraft sliders have a two-piece design with a perpendicular mounting bolt that provides greater durability with up to 50% more material to slide on and no open holes to get snagged on. This is a frame slider base kit pucks are sold separately. Price: $79.99 Contact: https://woodcraft-cfm.com PUIG RACING • YAMAHA MT-07 NG SPORT WINDSHIELD The NG Sport windshield from Puig will adapt to your motorcycle effectively thanks to its aggressive and minimalist lines. Its exterior decoration in matt black and the logo in silver color will round off an exquisite and elegant design, providing the perfect balance between protection, design and aerodynamics. Colors: Smoke, Dark Smoke, Clear, .. Carbon Look, Black, Blue, Red Price: TBD Contact: https://puigusa.com
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THE NEW ISH ALPINESTARS • RX-3 WATERPROOF JACKET The RX-3 Waterproof Jacket utilizes a modern material mix and a detachable thermal liner for effective all-weather performance and has an engineered fit to deliver the highest level of active race protection. This jacket is Tech-Air ready and can accommodate the Tech-Air 5 Airbag System. Other features include protective and comfortable Nucleon Flex Plus armor which is highly flexible and adaptive with a thin profile for optimum rider comfort. Colors: Red, Black, Grey Sizes: S - XXXL Price: $274.95 Contact: www.alpinestars.com
BROCK'S PERFORMANCE • SPRINT FILTER P08 INDIAN FTR 1200
Made of a single layer of polyester with the same P08 material currently used in MotoGP and WSBK, that allows for consistent airflow. The optimized filter surface area provides more airflow, more power and more filtration when compared to cotton air filters. Sprint Filters are dry filters and need only be cleaned with compressed air
REV’IT! • LEAGUE GLOVES
The REV’IT! League gloves feature a highly abrasionresistant leather outer shell, hard knuckle protectors, a hard-shell palm slider, and a TPU wrist protector on the double closure long cuff. The League offers the true racing glove feel, as well as race-ready protection to a broader audience. Colors: Black, White, Red Sizes: S - XXXL Price: $174.99 Contact: https://www.revitsport.com 92 | SPORTBIKESINCMAG.COM | SEPTEMBER 2021
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STARLANE • CORSARO-R RACE GPS LAP TIMER AND WIRELESS DATA LOGGER The Starlane Corsaro-R Race is a compact and thin full-featured GPS motorcycle lap timer and data logger. A unique feature is the Bluetooth capability for data export so you'll never need a cable to access the internal memory. During each lap, the predicted (expected) lap time and gain (or loss) are shown on the display. The high-contrast LCD display is backlit, glare-resistant and easy to read during bright and sunny conditions. An internal Lithium battery plus an external power cable is included making it easy to mount with the supplied bracket. A pre-loaded track database includes all major North American racetracks including Chuckwalla Valley Raceway, Barber Motorsports Park, Circuit of the Americas and New Jersey Motorsports Park. At the end of the session, you can quickly view all your lap times right on the display and export your session data via Bluetooth (on track position, lean angle and data) for analysis and video overlay. Price: $819.99 Contact: https://www.motodracing.com
YOSHIMURA R&D • HAYABUSA 2022 FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT This new kit incorporates the new Yoshimura R&D Shrink Solder Connectors and the new and improved weathertight light housing, with a brighter DOT compliant LED light. The precision laser-cut stainless steel bracket tucks discreetly under the tail section of the motorcycle and feature a black anodized aluminum license plate frame and stainless steel hardware Price: $114.00 Contact: www.yoshimura-rd.com
DAINESE • AIR FRAME D1 LADY TEX JACKET
When the weather heats up, there’s no better jacket than the Air Frame D1 Lady, which features a Quick Dry fabric chassis with ample use of mesh panels to really let the air flow. Thermal adaptability is provided via a removable windproof liner, while comfort is ensured by an anti-floating sleeve system and soft inserts at the neck and wrists. Colors: Black, White, Yellow-Fluo, Vaporous-Gray/Fuxia Sizes: S - XXXL Price: $259.95 Contact: https://www.dainese.com
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THE NEW ISH: FEATURED ITEM JOE ROCKET • SEEKER JACKET
The Seeker Jacket is full of features that every rider can appreciate. Protection is courtesy of CE armor in elbows and shoulders as well as a removable CE spine armor. Air flow is enhanced by the Cooling Free Air mesh shell at the torso, and in the back and arms. The 4-point Sure Fit adjustment system at the cuffs and waist help secure a proper fit. You can unite a set of riding pants via the two belt loops for jacket to pant attachments. The Seeker jacket has two hand pockets plus two chest zip pockets. Other features include front and rear reflective piping, reflective logos, a padded lower back and high quality embroidered logos.
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