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Pelumba Ducati, Francesco Bagnaia mencetuskan suasana panas di kem MotoGP apabila mendakwa perlu ada jurang antara jentera factory dan satelit dalam satu rakaman video yang dimuat naik ke laman rasmi MotoGP. 

Dalam temu bual tersebut (yang dibuat selepas perlumbaan di GP Perancis), Bagnaia memberi pendapatnya bagaimana untuk mengurangkan risiko kemalangan di peringkat awal perlumbaan. 

“Ada pelumba di belakang yang tidak berpotensi besar, mahu memintas enam pelumba dalam satu lap. Ini tidak boleh berlaku, kerana (di awal perlumbaan) kita semua sudah mencapai had untuk meraih objektif utama. 

“Jika brek saya sudah mencapai had maksimum, terutamanya di peringkat awal perlumbaan, adalah salah (untuk pelumba lain) untuk cuba brek lebih lewat dari itu. 

Bagi Bagnaia kebanyakkan kemalangan berlaku di awal perlumbaan kerana masing-masing dah tak sabar. 

“Jika diperhatikan, insiden seperti ini terutamanya berlaku di bahagian awal perlumbaan. Kita perlu mencai jalan untuk memperbaiki situasi ini kerana ia tidak lagi selamat. 

“Apa yang saya rasakan, ini kerana daripada jentera pertama hingga terakhir, semua boleh menang. Tiada lagi jurang 0.6 hingga 0.7 saat antara jentera factory dan satelit,” tambah Bagnaia. 

Dia kemudiannya membuat kenyataan berikut,” Tahap sekarang cukup ekstrim. Dengan segala aerodinamik, setiap pelumba ada peluang untuk menang. 

“Sebagai contoh, Augusto Fernandez, dia mendapat kedudukan keempat, dia juara dunia (Moto2) tetapi dia masih seorang ‘rookie’ (di MotoGP). 

“Jadi pendapat saya, saya mahu ada jurang antara jentera factory dan satelit. Bagi mengelakkan perkara ini (kemalangan) berlaku,” ujar pertahan juara dunia MotoGP itu. 

KTM has introduced a ‘factory edition’ version of the 2023 450 SX-F dirt bike by the Austrian brand’s US division. 

  • The 450 SX-F gets KTM’s factory treatment for 2023. 
  • Featuring two-time 450SX AMA Champion Cooper Webb graphics and livery. 

The introduction of the factory edition 450 SX-F is as expected after its fellow Pierer Mobility Group member, GasGas rolls out its own factory rendition, last week. 

Visually speaking, the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition features the same Red Bull graphics as the KTM team competing in the AMA Supercross and AMA pro Motocross series. 

 

That said, the dirt bike also features two-time 450SX AMA champion Cooper Webb #2 plates. 

In terms of power, KTM claimed the 450 SX-F Factory Edition makes 68hp however, several reputable media has rated the motorcycle to make around 55hp after putting it on the dyno.

Nonetheless, thanks to the bike’s quickshifter system, power delivery is smoother for a motocross machine.

According to KTM, the 450 SX-F Factory Edition also equipped with a series of other modification befitting a motorcycle that fight for title success.

Other key components available on the factory edition includes:

  • KTM factory racing seat
  • KTM factory wheels
  • Akrapovic slip-on pipe
  • semi-floating front disc
  • KTM factory racing front brake disc guard
  • KTM factory racing skid plate
  • KTM factory start device
  • ODI lock-on grey grop set
  • Hinson outer clutch cover
  • KTM orange sprocket

Unfortunately, the KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition will only be available in the US. 

Harley-Davidson is resuming production of its motorcycles as of June 6, 2022, ending the two-week production halt.

  • the company issued a production shutdown of two weeks due to a regulatory compliance issue.
  • the temporary halt lasted a few days longer than expected.

Harley-Davidson officially shut its production line for two-weeks beginning May 19, but it lasted a few days longer than its initial plans.

Despite no official announcement from the American company, sources in Wall Street Journal claimed that the factory is back in operation.

The resumption of production is said to be happening at both Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and York, Pennsylvania.

On May 19, 2022, Harley-Davidson stated that the company is officially suspending all motorcycles (excluding LiveWire) assembly and shipments due to supply chain issues.

Royal Enfield is set to ram up its production in Asia as the company has begin its factory operation in Chachoengsao, a province located east of Bangkok,Thailand.

The new facility would not only serve the local market but also other major South East Asian region.

Interestingly, the Indian-owned company has already started things going by developing a small-displacement motorcycle in cooperation with Thailand motorcycle company GPX.

According to the Indian firm, Royal Enfield plans to ship its motorcycle as a CKD model for assembly which includes the Himalayans and the 650 Twins (Interceptor and Continental GT).

“We are very happy to announce the commencement of operations at the CKD assembly plant in Thailand.

“A testament to our commitment to the region and the market potential, and to our growing community of riding enthusiasts, this facility will enable us to efficiently cater to the growing demand in this region, and also become the hub for the rest of Southeast Asian markets,” said B. Govindarajan, Executive Director Royal Enfield.

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Event : Aprilia Performance Lifestyle Day.

Date : 16th April 2013

Day : Tuesday

Time : 11am – 2pm

Venue : SIC. Pit #4,5 &6

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Itinerary

10:00am – 10:30am – Registration & Refreshments Served

10:30am – 10:50am – Briefing

11:00am  – 11:30am – NAZA Blade Track Session

11:35am – 2:00pm   – APRC & Friends ( Open Bike )

2:00pm  – Session Ends.

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Total of participants:

1)      APRC – 23 pax (RSV4, Dorsoduro, Shiver, Tuono V4)

2)      Open Bikes – 32 pax (Honda, Suzuki , Kawasaki, Triumph, BMW, Yamaha & KTM)

3)      NAZA Blade 250 & 650 – 20 pax

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