Wahid Ooi, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Aaron Canet Wins Moto3 Race After Frantic Final Lap at GP of the Americas

Aaron Canet won the Moto3 race at the Grand Prix of the Americas after a frantic final lap.
Early leader Tatsuki Suzuki crashed, setting the pack loose to battle for the win.
Canet and Masia now both lead the championship.

Spanish rider Aaron Canet won the Moto3 race at the Grand Prix of the Americas after a frantic final lap.

The race began with a high-speed train of riders but Tatsuki Suzuki (SIC58 Squadra Corse) took the lead and soon opened up a large gap. Eventual winner Canet (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) kept up the pursuit and cleared himself from the pursing group.

Tatsuki Suzuki – Photo credit MotoGP.com

But with eight laps to go, riders started to crash including the returning Romano Fenati (VNE Snipers). He was caught out by the notorious bumps in Turn 18. Jakub Kornfeil (Redox PruestelGP) had nowhere to go and collected Fenati’s bike, sending him off the track as well.

Turn 18 also claimed another victim in the form of championship leader Kaito Toba.

Up front, Suzuki seemed to have made a mistake with six laps to go, allowing the Canet to catch up, while the pursing group caught Canet in turn.

The pressure seemed to catch up with Suzuki. With just less than five laps to go, the Japanese rider entered a corner too fast and lost the rear end of his bike and crashed.

His misfortune set the pack free to battle among themselves. Andrea Migno (Bester Capital Dubai) overtook Canet into second while Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) slotted into third, followed by Jaume Masia (Migno’s teammate).

A frantic battle ensued among the four, which included contact between Masia and Rodrigo which sent the latter backwards.

Canet planned his attack to perfection and overtook Migno with two laps to go. He would escape the fracas behind when Masia, Migno and Rodrigo started chopping among themselves.

Gabriel Rodrigo – Photo credit MotoGP.com

In the end, Canet cross the line first, followed by Masia, Migno and Rodrigo. Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse) completed the Top 5.

The results mean Jaume Masia and Aaron Canet leads the championship with 45 points each, while Lorenzo Dalla Porta and Niccolo Antonelli both hold second and third with 32 points each. Kaito Toba falls to fifth with 31 points.

BMW Motorrad Option 719 Preview at Auto Bavaria

BMW Motorrad Auto Bavaria held a special preview for Option 719 last night.
Option 719 is part of the BMW Motorrad Spezial ex-factory customization program.
Option 719 is currently available for R nineT, K-Series and C-Series line-ups.

BMW Motorrad Auto Bavaria held a special preview for Option 719 last night. The special event was held in conjunction with their BMW Motorrad Fest.

Auto Bavaria unveiled four R nineT’s with various Option 719 paintjobs. A customer, Dato’ Ariffudin Mokthtar also took delivery of an R nineT Pure finished in Black Storm/Metallic Auburn.

It was appropriate to debut Option 719 on the R nineT series, since it was designed to be customized. It is perhaps high time to launch the program as the Option 719 has been around for some time.

Option 719 is part of the BMW Motorrad Spezial ex-factory customization program. Owners could specify the special options for their BMW motorcycles prior to them arriving at the showroom or order the parts later. Depending on model, customers could choose from a catalog full of components such as billet brake fluid reservoir caps, engine covers, hand levers and paint jobs.

Customization is carried out by BMW’s in-house artisans such as those who carry out pinstriping, polishing, billet machining, seat leather stitching and so forth.

Customizing one’s bike with Option 719 accessories also means that the bike’s warranty isn’t voided. Besides that, the customer is assured of work being carried out by trained personnel, hence his bike isn’t butchered.

Option 719 is currently available for the R nineT, K-Series tourers, and C-Series urban mobility (read: scooter) line-up, but there are plans to expand it to include the adventure (GS) and sport (S 1000 RR) series.

You may obtain more information about Option 719 by following the BMW Motorrad Spezial webpage.

Interested parties can view the bikes at BMW Motorrad Auto Bavaria. Please follow BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Facebook page and BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s website for more information on BMW motorcycles.

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2019 Suzuki Katana has Arrived in Malaysia!

Suzuki Malaysia posted in their Facebook that the new 2019 Suzuki Katana has arrived!
However, there is no official pricing or further details.
A search in Mudah.my found posts from last month asking for RM 85,000.

Suzuki Malaysia posted in their Facebook page that the new 2019 Suzuki Katana has arrived on our shores!

Unfortunately, they did not include the price, nor did they announce of any media unveiling of the price. We contacted Suzuki Malaysia but they company if off for the weekend. We hope to receive a reply on Monda.

However, we did a quick search in Mudah.my and found a couple of postings from early April and late March 2019. Both listed the price as from RM 85,000. On the other hand, Suzuki UK listed its price at £11,399 (RM 61,741.80).

We are not certain if that is going to be the exact price, as it means the Katana will cost more than the GSX-1000S that it is based on.

Not having any details to go on is definitely annoying. There have been many complaints about Suzuki Malaysia not engaging the media to spread news about the products in the last two years. Not that we are expecting advertising (although we definitely welcome it!) or test rides, but there has not been one single press release, even.

Consequently, most enthusiasts in Malaysia could only count on IF the media ever produces any news about Suzuki’s motorcycles. We only keep pushing news to our readers because of our love for all bikes, otherwise everyone will be in the dark.

So, if you’re reading this Suzuki Malaysia, please send some details to us in the media.

Bajaj Pulsar NS250 Expected to Launch in 2020 in India

There are rumors of a Bajaj Pulsar NS250 for 2020.
It will take the manufacturer into the 250cc segment.
There is no detail yet, but the new bike ought to be better equipped than the 200 line-up.

Rumours are running amok that a Bajaj Pulsar NS250 will be launched in India in 2020.

If it is true, the development follows the cancellation of the Pulsar NS180. The introduction of a 250cc model will bring Bajaj into the fray currently dominated by the likes of Kawasaki and Yamaha. Suzuki is also slated to introduce their own 250 soon.

As with the NS200 and RS200 that are developed based on the KTM 200 Duke and RC 200, the NS250 should also benefit from Bajaj’s joint venture with the Austrian manufacturer. Consequently, the engine dimensions ought to similar, if not identical, to the KTM’s. However, the tuning between the Bajaj and KTM engine may differ.

The picture below shows a rendering by SRK Designs and published by Indian Autos Blog.

The new 250 should be equipped with a dual-channel ABS ex-factory, if the manufacturer wants to place the bike among the premium brands. Besides, in Europe, all motorcycles 125cc and above are mandated to be equipped with ABS. Doing so also differentiates the 250 from the 200 models.

Norton Breitling Sport Unveiled

Norton teams up with Breitling to create the limited production Norton Breitling Sport.
Only 77 will be built.
Both companies have long heritage in their respective fields.

Norton is the offensive as the owners seek to bring the brand up to glory. They have just collaborated with luxury watchmaker Breitling to produce the Norton Breitling Sport.

The model is based on the Commando 961. Only 77 examples will be built, so each bike will be numbered. The Breitling Sport will er… sport a different seat, paint and trim.

Since Breitling is a timepiece maker, we can expect a line of watches to match the special model. Both brands have strong heritage: Norton started building bike parts in 1898 before venturing into building complete motorcycles in 1902. Breitling, on the other hand, was founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling.

Norton boss Stuart Garner said of the partnership: “I’ve always said that the key to a company’s success is to let the brand be the brand. This has been essential both at Norton Motorcycles and Breitling. We haven’t tried to change the nature of our brands or deny their histories. In fact, we revel in those histories and take inspiration from them while focusing on the future.”

Georges Kern, Breitling’s CEO says that his brand’s parallels with Norton Motorcycles are striking. “Both companies are innovative, entrepreneurial and have powerful legacies.” he says. “At the same time, we are looking ahead toward what we at Breitling call ‘our legendary future’.”

Source and pictures: MCN

Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico Unveiled

The Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico is a design concept in conjunction with the Milan Design Week.
It was born from the meeting of designers Tom Dixon and from Ducati, Lamborghini, Pirelli and VW.
It is a one-off special and is displayed in designer Tom Dixon’s restaurant.

The Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico is a design concept in conjunction with the Milan Design Week.

Instead of focusing on performance upgrades, the Materico highlights textures and materials. As such, the side panels are made from carbon fibre and lined with yellow trim; the seat cover is suede with yellow trim; black exhausts and new 10-spoke wheels.

The bike is a one-off creation. It is on display at The Manzoni in Milan. The establishment is a restaurant and showroom created by British designer Tom Dixon. The bike was born after a meeting between Dixon and designers including Ducati’s Andrea Ferraresi, Lamborghini’s Mitja Borket, Pirelli R&D Director Piero Misani and former VW design department head Walter de Silva.

Ferraresi said: “We wanted to pay homage to the incredibly artistic and creative Milan Design Week by making our Diavel 1260 more audacious and original than ever. The Diavel 1260 Materico brings out all the vividness of the used material and the painstaking attention to detail that, together with high-tech components, makes this bike such an effective blend of form and function.”

Yamaha Turbocharged Twin on the Way?

Patent filings show that Yamaha is working on producing a turbocharged twin.
Yamaha seeks to lower exhaust emissions by utilizing a turbo.
A turbo increases intake efficiency by forcing in more air.

Patent filings show that Yamaha is working on producing a turbocharged twin.

However, Yamaha’s turbocharging idea is to beat the Euro 5 emissions standard. To that end, the manufacturer seeks to use a smaller engine to reduce fuel consumption, while the turbo ups the power. Forced induction increases intake efficiency i.e. forces in more air.

The patent also shows that Yamaha is concentrating their effort in the turbo’s wastegate. The wastegate is a device which vents access pressure in the turbo’s compressor. In the patent, Yamaha aims to optimize the wastegate’s actuator to increase the “degree of freedom in the layout of the catalyst.” In layman terms, it means they can fit a bigger catalytic converter.

Turbocharging is not a new to the world of motorcycling. All Big Four manufacturers flirted with forced induction in the 80s. However, they were interested in coaxing more horsepower from smaller engines instead of being concerned with emissions. In the end, issues with turbo lag and cooling killed the turbo bikes.

Yet, we have the supercharged Kawasaki H2 30 years later.

Almost all diesel vehicles use turbocharging to force in more air and clean up exhaust emissions. The bonus is of course, more power and torque from the engine. The manufacturers overcome turbo lag by either utilizing dual turbochargers are turbochargers with variable geometry vanes (VGT). That is why Kawasaki opted for a supercharger instead. Let’s hope Yamaha can address the issue in their own way, too.

Sources: Ride Apart, AMCN, Bennets, Free Patents Online

WorldSBK 2019: Ducati Panigle V4R to Lose 250 RPM

The Ducati Panigale V4 R will lose 250 RPM in WorldSBK 2019.
While the Honda CBR1000RR will gain 500 RPM.
Ducati and Kawasaki are also not allowed to bring engine upgrades to their bikes.

It’s bound to happen as per Dorna and FIM’s rules. The Ducati Panigale V4 R is set to lose 250 RPM off its peak from the next round in Assen.

The decision was made after Alvaro Bautista won the first six races and three Superpoles of the season on the Panigale V4 R. Besides docking its peak RPM (to reduce peak horsepower), Ducati will also lose their concession to bring further engine upgrades for the rest of the year. Consequently, Bautista and teammate Chaz Davies, as well as Eugene Laverty will have to compete on a bike with the same specs as it started the season.

A reduction of 250 RPM will not make a difference to Bautista. In fact, his Aruba.it Ducati team had tested a bike with 250 RPM less in Aragon earlier.

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR will not have its revs cut but they are also not allowed the concession to upgrade their engine, since the gap between Ducati and Kawasaki are only 7 points (below the 9-point threshold).

Other manufacturers are allowed concessions, including BMW and Yamaha (who are racing), as well as Aprilia, Suzuki and MV Agusta (who are not racing).

As for Honda, the CBR1000RR will receive a 500 RPM upgrade. The increase will take effect over two rounds i.e. 250 RPM at Assen and another 250 RPM at Imola, Italy.

Such “revisions” is not new. Kawasaki had their ZX-10RR’s rev limit cut last year after Jonathan Rea’s dominance. The idea is to keep the field competitive for close-in racing.

You can view the FIM ruling here.

The rev limits for different manufacturers are in the table below (Credit: WorldSBK/FIM).

Honda CBR650R and Honda CB650R Launched – From RM43,499

The 2019 Honda CBR650R and 2019 Honda CB650R were launched today.
Both bikes were first unveiled at EICMA 2018.
Both models have been extensively upgraded yet priced close to their predecessors.

The eagerly awaited 2019 Honda CBR650R and 2019 Honda CB650R were launched today (watch video below).

The bikes were launched by Boon Siew Honda Malaysia (BSH) at the Malaysia Autoshow 2019, at MAEPS Serdang. Fans and enthusiasts can view the new bikes between 11^thto 13^thApril 2019.

Mr. Keiichi Yasuda, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSH launched the bikes. In his speech, Mr. Yasuda said, “In 2018, Boon Siew Honda successfully launched 7 models of high performance big bikes in Malaysia. We are happy to have received overwhelming response from the market. And, we shall also look into the middleweight segment demand. Therefore, today we launched the all-new CBR650R and CB650R.”

2019 Honda CBR650R (from RM 45,499)

For the last time, the CBR650RR is NOT from the CBR600RR’s lineage. Clear? Good. And who said it was going to cost in the vicinity of RM 75,000 to RM 80,000?!

The CBR650R replaces the pervious CBR650F as Honda’s middleweight sportbike.

In line with the “CBR” designation, the 2019 model is made sportier to distance itself from its naked brethren, the naked CB650R. So, the CB650R is no longer a CBR650F without clothes.

Highlights:

New styling inspired by the CBR1000RR Fireblade superbike. The single “diamond” headlamp makes way for twin aggressive LED headlamps; and the fairing’s rear part is extended further back.

Revised rider ergonomics. The handlebars are repositioned 30mm forward to put more weight on the front wheel plus for a sportier riding position. Similarly, the footpegs were moved 3mm back and 6mm higher. Yet, seat height remains at an accessible 810mm.

Higher engine power. The inline-Four now revs to 1,000 RPM higher. Consequently, there is a 5% percent gain in maximum power from 90 to 94 HP at 12,000 RPM.

Assist and slipper clutch. The assist function allows lighter clutch lever operation. The slipper function, on the other hand, minimizes rear tyre hop when downshifting aggressively.

New running stock. The forks are now 41mm upside-down Showa SFF (Separate Function Forks). Braking duty is handled by a pair of Nissin 4-piston calipers that are radial-mounted.

Lower weight. The new bike is 6kg lighter.
New features. Such as full LED lighting; A new LCD instrument panel which includes gear position and shift indicator.
Traction control. The Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) traction control strategy finally makes its way into the model.
Two colours. Grand Prix Red and Matt Gun Powder Black Metallic.

Priced from RM 45,499 (basic selling price).

2019 Honda CB650R (from RM 43,499)

The 2019 CB650R replaced the CB650F as the middleweight naked sportbike. Besides that, the new CB650R completes Honda’s Neo Sports Café line-up, which already consists of the CB250R and CB1000R.

Highlights:

Modern and minimalist design. As part of the Neo Sports Café family, the bike’s styling mixes classic and modern elements. Honda calls it the “compact, trapezoid” effect.

The round headlight and sculpted tank form the front and “backbone,” respectively while the engine hangs below in full view.

Higher engine power. The engine is shared with the CBR650R. Revisions to the intake, cam timing, compression and exhaust yielded a 5% increase in power to 94 HP.

Relaxed ergonomics. The riding stance is more relaxed compared to the CBR650R’s.

Shared specs with CBR650R. Suspension, brakes, assist and slipper clutch, LED lighting, HSTC traction control are shared with the CBR650R.

Two colours. Candy Chromosphere Red and Graphite Black.

Priced from RM 43,499 (basic selling price).

Lamborghini Gets into MotoGP by Sponsoring Pramac Ducati

Pramac Ducati gets Automobili Lamborghini as their title sponsor.
The move follows the departure of Alma.
The riders and team staff get to use Lamborghinis over the MotoGP weekend in Texas.

Alma may be no more, but Pramac Ducati now has a new title sponsor with Automobili Lamborghini stepping in. The announcement was made ahead of this weekend’s MotoGP round at Austin, Texas.

Alma’s name and livery was removed in Argentina due to the tax allegations against the company.

The team members ought to enjoy the fruits of the sponsorship, too. Riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia will each receive a Huracán, while the team staff gets to use three Urus SUVs in America. All the vehicles will be personalized with Pramac Racing’s logos.

“Running a Grand Prix as important as the United States, with the Lamborghini logo next to the Pramac one on our fairing, is a source of great satisfaction for us,” said team principal Paolo Campinoti.

“We are proud to have Automobili Lamborghini as title sponsor of the Grand Prix of the Americas and this underlines that the relationship between Lamborghini and Pramac goes beyond the feeling of deep friendship that binds me to Stefano Domenicali”

Stefano Domenicali (not related to Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali), Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, added: “What better occasion than the Austin GP to confirm the important collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and Pramac Racing.”

Pramac and Lamborghini have previously collaborated on a team launch at the Manifattura Lamborghini, a special livery for the 2018 Italian Grand Prix and the livery for the 2019 season designed by Mitja Borkert, director of the Lamborghini Centro Stile.

The famed sportscar marque had a stillborn motorcycle project before, but don’t worry, it’s just sponsorship and not their own bikes.

More Than 400 Motorcycles Offered at Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale

The annual Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale is back with more than 400 motorcycles for sale.
The sales is part of the 39^thCarole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show.
Highlights include a Triumph TR6SS ridden by Bud Ekins and a Suzuki XR69 ridden by Mick Grant.

The annual Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale is back with more than 400 motorcycles for sale. The sales is part of the 39^thCarole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show. It is also the UK’s leading pioneer, vintage and collectors’ motorcycle auction.

Apart from motorcycles, the sales also offers spares and memorabilia.

R. J. Gardiner Collection

Main attraction of the show is the R. J. Gardiner Collection which consists of mostly ex-works competition motorcycles.

Highlights include:

Triumph TR6SS Trophy. This particular bike was ridden by Bud Ekins and won a gold medal in the 1962 International Six Days Trial (the predecessor to the International Six Days Enduro). Ekins was the stunt rider who performed the iconic motorcycle scene in the movie “The Great Escape,” together with his friend and actor Steve McQueen. It’s estimated to sell between £20,000 to £ 30,000.

1946 works AJS Model 1916, ridden by Hugh Viney to win the 1947 Scottish Six Days Trial on his debut appearance. Estimated to sell between £10,000 to£ 14,000.

Jack Stocker’s 1951 International Six Days Gold Medal-winning works Royal Enfield Twin. There were only four built. Estimated selling price between £8,000 to £ 12,000.

Ex-works 1958 Ariel HT5 ridden by Ron Langston to that a Gold Medal in that year’s ISDT. Estimated to fetch between £7,000 to £ 10,000.

Works 1960 BSA C15T Trials. Two-time World Motocross Jeff Smith rode the bike and won the 1963 British Experts Trial. Estimated selling price between £6,000 to £ 8,000.

1961 Triumph Trials. Roy Peplow’s one-off unitary construction “500” works entry. Estimated selling price between £7,000 to £ 10,000.

Another important line-up is the European collection.

Highlights are:

1928 BMW R57. One of only 1,012 of this overhead-valve (OHV) roadster made. Estimated to sell between £55,000 to £ 75,000.

1926 Moto Guzzi C2V. Guzzi’s first purpose-built racing bike. Estimated to sell between £50,000 to £ 70,000.

Other notable racing motorcycles:

1928 OK Supreme race bike. Ridden by Frank Longman to win the 1928 Isle of Man Lightweight TT. It was the only TT victory by OK Supreme. Estimated to sell between £50,000 to £ 60,000.

1982 Suzuki XR69 TT Formula 1 racer. Ridden by seven-time IoM TT winner Mick Grant to victory in the 1982 North West 200. Suzuki gave this bike to Grant when he retired in 1985. Estimated to sell between £90,000 to £ 120,000.

“Sand-cast” Honda CB750. The first CB750s had sand-cast crankcases, while later examples had sand-cast ones. Estimated to sell between £24,000 to £ 28,000.

1976 MV Agusta 750S America. This bike was restored in 2018 and features a Magni chain final drive conversion.

Visit www.bonhams.com/springstafford to view the full catalogue listing.

All pictures credit Bonhams.com

Bid to Put Spa-Francorchamps Circuit on MotoGP and EWC Calendar

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium is being upgraded to being MotoGP and EWC back.
The circuit still holds the record for the fastest motorcycle GP race.
The last motorcycle GP race held there was in 1987.

Belgium is working to upgrade the Spa-Francorchamps circuit for MotoGP and FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC).

The government of Wallonia region announced that the circuit had been granted a €29.5 million loan to make the circuit safe for motorcycle racing. The loan is part of an €80 million financial package to upgrade and modernize the track and bring international motorcycle racing back to Belgium.

The objective is to hold the WEC in 2022 and MotoGP in 2024.

According to sources, upgrading the track is a daunting task as the circuit winds through the Belgian Ardennes. The area is wooded and has steep hills. (The Battle of the Bulge in World War 2 happened in this vicinity.) As such, there isn’t much room for runoffs. Being a forest and highlands also means lots of rain. There is an average of 12 rainy days per month.

However, Spa-Francorchamps is famous for featuring high-speed racing. Eau Rouge, Radillon and Blanchimont are the fastest corners of all tracks. But there is little room for mistakes due to limited runoff areas.

In fact, Spa holds the fastest average speed in the history of Grand Prix racing. Barry Sheene lapped the circuit at an average of 220.721 km/h, when it was still 14.1 kilometres long.

The last time GP motorcycles raced at Spa was in 1987 after being held there for 40 times. The FIM deemed the track too dangerous after remedial works weren’t carried out. It has been a regular venue for Formula 1 since then.

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Aaron Canet won the Moto3 race at the Grand Prix of the Americas after a frantic final lap.

Early leader Tatsuki Suzuki crashed, setting the pack loose to battle for the win.

Canet and Masia now both lead the championship.

BMW Motorrad Auto Bavaria held a special preview for Option 719 last night.

Option 719 is part of the BMW Motorrad Spezial ex-factory customization program.

Option 719 is currently available for R nineT, K-Series and C-Series line-ups.

Suzuki Malaysia posted in their Facebook that the new 2019 Suzuki Katana has arrived!

However, there is no official pricing or further details.

A search in Mudah.my found posts from last month asking for RM 85,000.

There are rumors of a Bajaj Pulsar NS250 for 2020.

It will take the manufacturer into the 250cc segment.

There is no detail yet, but the new bike ought to be better equipped than the 200 line-up.

Norton teams up with Breitling to create the limited production Norton Breitling Sport.

Only 77 will be built.

Both companies have long heritage in their respective fields.

The Ducati Diavel 1260 S Materico is a design concept in conjunction with the Milan Design Week.

It was born from the meeting of designers Tom Dixon and from Ducati, Lamborghini, Pirelli and VW.

It is a one-off special and is displayed in designer Tom Dixon’s restaurant.

Patent filings show that Yamaha is working on producing a turbocharged twin.

Yamaha seeks to lower exhaust emissions by utilizing a turbo.

A turbo increases intake efficiency by forcing in more air.

The Ducati Panigale V4 R will lose 250 RPM in WorldSBK 2019.

While the Honda CBR1000RR will gain 500 RPM.

Ducati and Kawasaki are also not allowed to bring engine upgrades to their bikes.

The 2019 Honda CBR650R and 2019 Honda CB650R were launched today.

Both bikes were first unveiled at EICMA 2018.

Both models have been extensively upgraded yet priced close to their predecessors.

2019 Honda CBR650R (from RM 45,499)

Highlights:

2019 Honda CB650R (from RM 43,499)

Highlights:

Pramac Ducati gets Automobili Lamborghini as their title sponsor.

The move follows the departure of Alma.

The riders and team staff get to use Lamborghinis over the MotoGP weekend in Texas.

The annual Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale is back with more than 400 motorcycles for sale.

The sales is part of the 39th Carole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show.

Highlights include a Triumph TR6SS ridden by Bud Ekins and a Suzuki XR69 ridden by Mick Grant.

R. J. Gardiner Collection

Highlights include:

Another important line-up is the European collection.

Highlights are:

Other notable racing motorcycles:

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium is being upgraded to being MotoGP and EWC back.

The circuit still holds the record for the fastest motorcycle GP race.

The last motorcycle GP race held there was in 1987.

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The sales is part of the 39^thCarole Nash International Classic Motorcycle Show.