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WorldSBK to Introduce Standard ECU Package?

The WorldSBK scene is considering introducing a standardised electronic package for all bikes competing in the races.

This has been brought into light to make the sport more competitive and exciting for teams and riders taking parts and also for the spectators as well.

The regulated spec-ECU hopes to give a fighting chance for other teams and riders to make it on podium as the first five rounds of 2017 were clearly dominated by only Kawasaki and Ducati.

The WorldSBK has been going through a few evolutions for the past couple of years to make sure that the motorsport is up to date with current times. With the introduction of the new starting line up where the podium finishers in Race 1 will start from the third row in reversed order, the WorldSBK is doing everything they can to make the races as interesting as they can be.

Alex Lowes, Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team

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Now, rumours are floating around the garages that they will be introducing a standard ECU (Electronic Control Unit) for 2018 in hopes that the races will give a fair competition to all manufacturers and teams in the WorldSBK arena. This option has been discussed for a while now to make the race more exciting and competitive for all competitors in the field.

The other reason why some folks are calling out for the unified electronic packages is probably due to the fact that the sport is being dominated by the likes of Ducati and Kawasaki. All 10 races in the past five rounds since the start of the 2017 season has clearly being conquered by Jonathan Rea from Kawasaki Racing Team and Chaz Davies from Aruba.it Racing Ducati squad.

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Actually, the podiums finishes for all of the 2017 races so far are all shared between just four different riders; Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes from Kawasaki, Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri from Ducati. No other manufacturers have stepped up to the podium spot so far.

This is probably due to the fact that Kawasaki and Ducati have the necessary funds and manpower to develop superior electronic packages for their bikes and riders while other manufacturers are somewhat limited in those two aspects. So, we can understand why there’s a calling for a standardised electronic package like MotoGP to even out the playing field.

All in all, there’s one question remains. Will the spec-ECU help the sport or will it affect the overall development of the manufacturer’s products when they go on sale in their respective showrooms? Well, race wins are a good way to promote the brands and products and those participating in the races do want to win.

We will only know in the near future whether the spec-ECU will be implemented in the world superbikes championship as how it is in MotoGP. One thing is for sure, an even playing field offers a much more interesting race instead of just seeing either green or red on crossing the finish lines time and time again.

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Source: Asphalt & Rubber

2017 Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 ZZ unleashed – Pure Naked Muscle (RM94,568)

The brand new Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 ZZ is a brand new bike built by the manufacturer to conform to the Euro4 regulations.

Equipped with a 1,187cc V-twin engine, the Corsaro 1200 ZZ produces 137hp and 124Nm of torque.

Each bike is tailored according to the owner’s specification with a price tag of €19,900 (around RM94,568)

For 2017, Moto Morini has brought their latest bike into this year by introducing the 2017 Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 ZZ. With the introduction of the latest Euro4 emissions regulations, many premium manufacturers producing small volume motorcycles either have to redesigned their power plants to comply or come up with a new bike from scratch. The Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 ZZ is a brand new motorcycle build from the ground up. (more…)

Art of Speed Malaysia X Rachun MC presents SPEED DEMON

Art of Speed Malaysia together with Rachun Motor Club organized the Speed Demon event located at Pantai Bagan Lalang, Sepang on 7 May 2017.

It was Malaysia’s first ever beach speedway exhibition trials which features vintage, classic and modern classic motorcycles racing around in the sand circuit.

Over 60 participants from across the country raced in front of hundreds of motoring fans all for the love and passion of anything and everything motorcycles.

It was a lovely weekend back in 6 and 7 May 2017 where the quiet beach of Pantai Bagan Lalang located in Sepang was brought to life and beyond with the rumble and tumble of custom motorcycles from across the country. There were there for one thing and one thing only; the Speed Demon race event organized by Art of Speed Malaysia and Rachun Motor Club. (more…)

WorldSBK: Chaz Davies dominates Motul Italian Round in Imola

WorldSBK Aruba.it Racing rider Chaz Davies took his Ducati 1199 Panigale R to the top of the podium in both races last weekend at the Motul Italian round.

Davies managed to fend off Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) at the Imola Circuit who crossed the chequered flag in P2 for both races.

Marco Melandri and Tom Sykes finished in P3 and P4 respectively in Race 1 but switched positions in Race 2.

The fifth WorldSBK round over at Imola saw Chaz Davies dominating the entire field with his Aruba.it Racing Ducati 1199 Panigale R for both races in the Motul Italian Round yesterday. The number 7 rider orchestrated a text book win in Race 1 where Davies started from pole position and was never challenged for the top podium spot throughout the entire race. (more…)

Harley-Davidson confirms 100 New Models + One Electric Bike!

Harley-Davidson has announced that they will be launching around 100 new models in the next 10 years including a production electric motorcycle.

According to Bill Davidson, the new electric cruiser will have the same audible characteristics as their petrol-powered engines that make them unique and iconic.

The great-grandson of the H-D’s founder also stated that they will be releasing an entire range of electric bikes as part of their 100 new models in the coming decade.

According to a report made by Autoblog.com, Harley-Davidson has finally confirmed that they will be coming up with at least 100 new models in their latest 10-year plan which includes manufacturing an all-electric production bike. (more…)

Kawasaki Test Ride Roadshow rocks Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam

Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (KMSB) has started their Kawasaki test ride road show called the “Always Closer to You” Roadshow.

Thousand of Kawasaki fans and enthusiasts attended their first road show of 2017 at the Bulatan Bazarena, Stadium Melawati located in Shah Alam, Selangor today.

Attendees got the opportunity to test out some of Kawasaki motorcycles including all of their 2017 models; Z900 ABS, Z650 ABS, Ninja 650 ABS and the Versys-X 250.

Thousands of Kawasaki fans and enthusiasts near and far came down to the Bulatan Bazarena, Stadium Melawati located in Shah Alam today. As part of an initiative to get closer to the people, Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (KMSB) has organized this very special road show dubbed the Kawasaki “Always Closer to You” Roadshow. (more…)