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As the name suggest, the CFMOTO 800MT Sport R is a sportier take on the Chinese firm adventure-tourer. 

  • The 800MT Sport R takes inspiration from the firm’s involvement in Moto3. 
  • Features revised suspension, lower ground clearance and 17-inch wheels. 

CFMOTO revealed the 800MT back in April 2021 as an adventure-type motorcycle that borrows much of its underpinnings from the KTM 790 Adventure.

That said, the 799cc LC8 parallel-twin engine makes 95hp @ 9,000rpm and 77Nm @ 7,500rpm.

While it was built as a potent adventure bike, CFMOTO decided to give it a twist during a special unveiling at EICMA, last week.

As a result, the 800MT Sport R features some changes to its chassis and ergonomics to make it sharper on the road or track. 

Similar to the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, CFMOTO ditched the 19-inch rims and shod a road-focused 17-inch wheels. 

The smaller wheels ensures the bike can be fitted with a sportier and track-focused tires.

In addition the 800MT Sport R also features revised KYB suspension, lower ground clearance and reworked rebound and compression damping settings. 

CFMOTO also upgraded its stock J.Juan brake callipers to a high performance Brembo brakes. Other notable features include CFMOTO Pruestel GP Moto3 team inspired colourway. 

Unfortunately, no words from CFMOTO whether the 800MT Sport R will be going into production anytime soon. If it does, expect some tweak than the concept shown in Milan. 

MotoGP legend, Max Biaggi has decided to shutdown his Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max Racing Moto3 team after four years.

  • Max Biaggi is heavily linked with a move to RNF Aprilia MotoGP team for the 2023 season.
  • Sterilgarda Husqvarna Max Racing to exit Moto3 by the end of 2022. 

The announcement came at the back of John McPhee and Ayumu Sasaki taking top two podium position at the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday.

The four-time 250cc Grand Prix champion and two-time Superbike World Champion (WSBK) titleholder recalled the team achievement in the last years.

“A wonderful double, after a very difficult period, in which it was necessary to make painful decisions. 

“We started the World Championship Moto3 four years ago and every year we got at least one win. In the debut year there were even three, like this year. 

“We had the pleasure and honor to bring three different drivers back to victory and we brought a young driver to the first victory. All this fills me with pride and satisfaction. We started very far away and after a few years we set up a winning team, but now for me the time has come for new challenges. 

“Valencia will represent the last race in Moto3 of the Max Racing Team. I want to thank Sterilgarda Alimenti, which has always supported me, Husqvarna Motorcycles, KTM and all those who in recent years have contributed to achieving these results,” he said.

In addition, the 51-year-old also hints looking forward to the next project in 2023.

Reports suggest that his next destination is to join Razlan Razali’s RNF Aprilia MotoGP outfit where he will assume the role of Technical Advisor.

The Malaysia MotoGP fever officially returns to Sepang International Circuit after a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Sepang International Circuit (SIC) officially welcomes the 2022 Malaysia MotoGP after a two-year absence.
  • SIC announced Damok as the official ‘wildcard’ rider in Moto3. 

This time around, Petronas – the new official title sponsor – welcomes all two-wheel racing enthusiasts across the country to witness the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia 2022 happening on the 21 – 23 October. 

The 23rd edition of the Malaysian GP also marks Petronas’s official debut as the new title sponsor after successfully reaching an agreement with MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports earlier this year.

During the launch, Chief Executive Officer of Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Azhan Shafriman Hanif, also announced the ‘wildcard’ slot for the upcoming MotoGP Malaysia goes to FIM Junior GP rider Syarifuddin Azman @ Damok, who will race with team VisionTrack. 

“This year marks the first year of PETRONAS as the title sponsor for the Grand Prix. SIC is set to #WelcomeHome all the local and international motorsports fans to Sepang after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“With no Malaysian riders competing full season in the championship, I believe Damok will be the pull factor for Malaysian to cheer fellow Malaysian on the grid,” said Azhan.

Also present is Petronas Senior General Manager of Group Strategic Communications, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, who shares her excitement about the latest project.

“PETRONAS is excited to see the return of MotoGP to Malaysia, and it gives us great pride to headline the event, as the championship is synonymous with passion, innovation, pace and performance – values that resonate well with PETRONAS. 

“As such, to celebrate the occasion, PETRONAS has lined up a series of thrilling family-friendly experiences on and off the track, including around KLCC which will be announced in due course.

“The Grand Prix title sponsorship offers an opportunity for PETRONAS brand to grow and help re-energise Malaysia’s sports tourism and provides a unique platform for us to showcase PETRONAS Primax – the Official Fuel for the Moto2 and Moto3 championships – to the world,” she said.

Meanwhile, the most exciting catch for this year is the #MalaysianGP2022 Mega Lucky Draw contest, whereby two lucky winners will walk away with Yamaha NVX and Y15ZR, which features limited-edition SIC livery worth RM22,000. 

Tickets can be purchased at www.sepangcircuit.com

Pelumba negara, Syarifuddin Azman menerima perkabaran gembira apabila disahkan bakal bersaing di Kejuaraan Dunia Moto3 yang akan berlangsung di Sepanyol, hujung minggu ini.

Lebih mesra dengan panggilan Damok, dia bakal bersama-sama kru Monlau Motorsport akan beraksi di bawah kendalian pasukan Moto3 VisionTrack Racing bagi pusingan di GP Catalunya.

Berita pengesahan ‘wildcard’ tersebut dimaklumkan pihak SIC Racing di laman sosial.

Ini merupakan berita baik buat Damok, yang sebelum ini dikaitkan dengan perpindahan ke Moto3 dari Kejuaraan CEV.

Musim lalu, Damok turut membuat beberapa penampilan di Moto3 bersama Petronas Sprinta Racing sebelum pasukan itu terkubur sepenuhnya di penghujung musim 2021.

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Malaysian Moto3 rider Syarifuddin Azman @ Damok will deputise for injured Alberto Surra at the Rivacold Snipers Team over two races starting with this weekend’s Portuguese GP.

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Pelumba negara, Syarifuddin Azman telah dipilih untuk menggantikan pelumba pasukan Moto3, Alberto Surra untuk dua pusinngan bermula hujung minggu ini di GP Portugal.

Syarifuddin @ Damok akan mewakili pasukan Rivacold Snipers Team mengambil tempat Surra di GP Portugal dan GP Sepanyol selepas pelumba itu mengalami kecederaan serius sewaktu ujian bebas di GP Amerika Syarikat, 10 April lalu.

Damok – yang pernah beraksi di Moto3 musim lalu bersama Petronas Sprinta Racing – akui teruja dengan peluang yang diberikan kali ini.

Dia juga berharap pengalaman beraksi di Litar Algarve akan memberi sedikit kelebihan dalam memberikan aksi terbaik.

“Saya sangat gembira dengan peluang yang diberikan Team Snipers.

“Tahun lalu saya berupaya meraih posisi yang sangat baik pada sesi kelayakan Kejuaraan Dunia JuniorGP, jadi saya harap dapat meraih mata.

“Saya menyasarkan untuk dapatkan penamat dalam kelompok mata dan buat yang lebih baik di Aragon tahun lalu. Harap semuanya berjalan lancar dan semuanya menjadi kenyataan,” jelasnya.

Pelumba 21 tahun itu ketika ini sedang beraksi di Kejuaraan Dunia JuniorGP bersama pasukan SIC Racing.

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Ducati telah berkongsi imej terkini mengenai jentera prototaip elektrik sulung yang akan dibekalkan sebagai jentera lumba rasmi MotoE World Cup bermula 2023.

Pengeluar motosikal berprestasi tinggi dari Itali itu giat membangunkan jentera elektrik serba baharu sejak diumumkan sebagai pembekal utama MotoE bermula 2023 menggantikan Energica Ego yang diguna pakai sejak 2019.

Selepas didedahkan kepada umum menerusi sesi pra-ujian pada Disember lalu, Ducati akhirnya mendedahkan video dan gambar yang lebih terperinci mesin MotoE – kod nama V21L – menjalani sesi ujian di Litar Vallelunga, Itali.

Bekas pelumba MotoGP, Alex de Angelis dan pelumba uji Ducati, Michelle Pirro dipertanggungjawabkan untuk menguji jentera serba baharu itu.

Walaupun ini merupakan percubaan sulung Ducati dalam pembangunan jentera elektrik, Pengarah eMobility Ducati, Roberto Cane mendakwa syarikat itu tidak pernah berhenti dalam proses pembangunan.

“Sejak kami membawa prototaip Ducati MotoE untuk sesi ujian kali pertama, projek pembangunan tidak pernah berhenti walaupun untuk sektika.

“Usaha keras pasukan telah membuahkan hasil dan memberi kami kepuasan.

“Dalam tempoh empat bulan sahaja, prototaip kami telah berjaya mendominasi beberapa litar utama di Itali di samping memberikan respon yang positif. Walaupun masih banyak yang perlu dilakukan tapi kami berada di landasan betul,” jelasnya.

Sementara itu, musim 2022 MotoE – yang juga musim terakhir bersama mesin Energica – akan membuka tirai pada 30 April ini.

Susulan masalah logistik, Kejuaraan Dunia FIM MotoGP terpasa mengubah jadual GP Argentina yang sepatutnya bermula dengan sesi ujian bebas pada Jumaat kepada hari Sabtu.

Lima penerbangan kargo yang membawa kesemua kategori kejuaraan gagal tiba di Termas d Rio Hondo, Argentina pada masa ditetapkan dan hanya akan sampai pada Jumaat.

Ini sekaligus memaksa pihak penganjur untuk mengubah jadual sedia ada.

Berdasarkan pengumuman rasmi yang dibuat pada Khamis, aksi GP Argentina hanya akan berlangsung pada Sabtu bermula dengan sesi Ujian Bebas 1 (FP1) diikuti Ujian Bebas 2 (FP2).

Sementara itu, sesi Ujian Bebas 3 (FP3) diikuti Kelayakan 1 (Q1) dan Kelayakan 2 (Q2) juga akan berlangsung pada hari sama di sebelah petang.

Masalah logistik bermul pada Rabu apabila satu daripada lima kargo mengalami masalah teknikal sewaktu penghentian di Mombasa, Kenya.

Kapal terbang pertama yang telah tiba di Tucuman telah patah balik ke Lombok bagi mengambil barangan lain namun turut alami masalah teknikal.

Setakat Khamis, satu kargo masih tersadai di Kenya dan menanti alat ganti dari Eropah serta Timur Tengah.

Hakim Danish completes weekend in Mandalika with back-to-back wins in Asia Talent Cup Round 2.

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