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SAVIC LAUNCHES C-SERIES

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

SAVIC LAUNCHES C-SERIES

After debuting in concept form at last year’s Australian Motorcycle Expo in Melbourne, Savic Motorcycles unveiled their production model – the C-Series – at the Australian Motorcycle Festival in Wollongong this past November. Speaking at the Festival, company founder Dennis Savic said the goal of Savic Motorcycles was to produce a full-size electric motorcycle that is both high in style and low in price. In the 12 months since the reveal of the concept. Savic said that an entirely new electric powertrain has been developed. Liquid-cooled, this electric motor will be available in various power ratings and serves as a stressed member of the frame. As part of a reduced reliance on existing cycle parts, a new, single-sided swingarm has also been developed and built in-house. CHOICE OF 3 Three…

ASTON MARTIN, BROUGH SUPERIOR CREATE ‘AMB-001’

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ASTON MARTIN, BROUGH SUPERIOR CREATE ‘AMB-001’

At this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Aston Martin and Brough Superior presented the ‘AMB 001’ motorcycle. A collaboration of Aston Martin design and Brough Superior engineering, the AMB 001 is the first motorcycle to officially wear the Aston Martin logo and is described as “art for the motorbike connoisseur”. “This is what we believe a cutting-edge motorcycle should be and we are very proud to see the Aston Martin wings on a motorcycle for the first time,” said Aston Martin Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman. “In addition to applying the skills we have developed for cars, we have also been able to bring our special expertise in the traditional craft techniques to this project. The finished product is a truly beautiful motorcycle; a design…

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

FULL velocity

I have always been the type of rider who wants to get the most out of a small-capacity bike. For me, there’s no better feeling at a track day than handing someone on a 1,000cc sportsbike a bit of their ego back when I pass them on a 250cc. So, coming to the Yamaha MT-07LA and its LAMS-legal, 655cc parallel twin engine, I was a bit biased as to why anyone would want or need more than 400cc while on their P plates. LITTLE BIG BIKE Since it was introduced here in 655cc form in 2014 (followed by the non-LAMS 689cc version a year later), the LAMS-legal MT-07LA has been a strong performer for Yamaha. Over 1,000 of them were sold in Australia last year and it was our third-best…

FULL velocity

BIG SUNDAY

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BIG SUNDAY

Weather often comes into play at the Australian round of MotoGP and this year’s Pramac Generac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was no exception. While it may have robbed the fans of some action on the Saturday of the race weekend, it presented a packed MotoGP programme on race day Sunday. As well as adding MotoGP qualifying, that ‘Super Sunday’ programme included the possibility of new champions being crowned in Moto2 and Moto3, while Marc Marquez, the recently crowned champion in MotoGP, had the opportunity to further stamp his authority on what’s been a record-breaking season. Despite the weather, fans still turned out in force for the 2019 Australian round, with an estimated total three-day attendance of 82,850 being slightly up on last year, which in turn was the best total…

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

EVENTS

NSW FEBRUARY, SUNDAY, 23RD, 2020 AUCTION CLEARANCE SALE Over 100 vehicles NSW Southern Highlands. Over 100 cars circa 1920 to 1990 plus about a dozen British bikes from parts to restorable. Most no reserve. One day only. Viewing and auction Sunday 23rd February 2020. For more information phone 0420 669 672 during business hours or http://www.advanceauctions.com.au/ MARCH, SATURDAY, 7TH, 2020 THUNDERWEST BIKE SHOW Hosted by the Veterans MC NSW Chapter. invite those of all ages to come down-with a heap of kids activities to go along with the usual live music all day. Live bands, Fireworks display the usual event highlights will be there. The Steel Horse Muster, Bike Show & Shine, Tattoo Comp and of course, the famous Wet T-shirt comp! (which is always a hit, that will proceed…

EVENTS

INDIAN BRINGS BACK POWERPLUS

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INDIAN BRINGS BACK POWERPLUS

A famous name from Indian Motorcycle’s past has been revived, with the ‘PowerPlus’ engine to return in 2020. To feature in the new Indian Challenger bagger, the liquid-cooled 108 cubic inch (1,133cc) v-twin is based on the unit used in the current Scout model, but Indian says the new engine is focussed on maximum power delivery across the entire rev range. Listed outputs of 122hp (90kW) at 5500rpm and 178Nm at 3800rpm combine for what Indian calls a “dramatically new standard for v-twin performance”. The 60-degree v-twin features a unit design with a high-capacity semi-dry sump oil system with overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. On the upcoming Challenger, the new PowerPlus engine will be matched to a six-speed transmission with overdrive, an assist clutch and three selectable riding…

LORENZO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

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LORENZO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

In a move that was surprising but not entirely unexpected, Jorge Lorenzo has retired from grand prix racing. The 32-year-old from Mallorca called a press conference on 14 November, the eve of the Valencia Grand Prix, where he announced that the weekend’s race would be his last. THE HONDA DISASTER Landing the dream gig of a factory Honda ride this year after two seasons with Ducati soon turned into a nightmare for Lorenzo as he was clearly having problems adapting to the Repsol Honda RC213V: his struggles compounded by injuries he was carrying from the 2018 season. In the opening seven rounds this year, he finished no better than eleventh, while team mate Marc Marquez secured four wins on the same bike in the same period. Contracted to Repsol Honda…

SWEDISH style

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

SWEDISH style

When asked to name things Swedish, most of us run out of answers after ABBA, IKEA and Volvo. Of course, there’s plenty more to Sweden than that, including a healthy custom motorcycle scene and a love of choppers. That love runs so deep that there’s even a “Swedish Style” within the chopper lexicon. And speaking of love, what you’re looking at here is the result of one man’s love for his wife and a commitment to get her into motorcycling, despite a few obstacles. BORNE OUT OF LOVE Based in Södertälje, close to the Swedish capital Stockholm, Peter Ström really loves choppers. He eats, sleeps and breathes them, with most of his creations following the Swedish Style of a high headstem, stretched rake and minimal ornamentation for what he calls…

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

WHAT’S HOT

1 TALES OF TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES Veloce UK veloce.co.uk Recently republished, this collection of stories from long-term Triumph employee Hughie Hancox (d. 2011) covers the Meriden era in great detail. In a career with Triumph spanning almost two decades, Hancox worked in the experimental, product road test, toolroom, final production assembly, repair shop and service departments, as well as technical writer/advisor roles and in customer relations, so got to know the Meriden factory operations inside and out. Full of insightful and often humorous stories, this 144-page paperback is illustrated with 90 images. Available from selected specialist motoring booksellers, from $40.00 RRP (approx., depending on stockist). ISBN: 9781787115491 2 ARAI QV-PRO SUZUKI KATANA HELMET Arai/Suzuki suzukiaustraliamerchandise.com Created in collaboration with Suzuki, this limited-edition Katana-themed full-face helmet from Arai carries all the QV-Pro…

WHAT’S HOT

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

CLUB NOTICES

ACT ACT MOTORCYCLE CLUB The Club caters for riders aged 4 to not out; for beginners, weekend warriors, club racers and Pro's. We got riders regularly racing in their fifties! Meetings held 1st Wednesday of every month, All club meetings are held at the Roos Club in Queanbeyan 6pm Website: www.actmcc.com P.O. Box 3150, Manuka, ACT, 2603 (Membership Officer) Ph: 0418 633 447 AUSTRALIAN ARIEL REGISTER A National Association of Ariel owners and enthusiasts. Quarterly mag, annual National Rally. Website: www.australian-ariel-register.com 180 Kosciusko Ave, Palmerston, ACT, 2913 Col Hill (Secretary) Ph: 02 6242 0495, secretary@australian-ariel-register.com BIKES AUSTRALIA CANBERRA BRANCH We're looking for new members in the ACT region. If you're into bikes (2 wheels and a motor) give us a call. ACT Badge Ph: 02 6258 4811 CANBERRA BRANCH OF…

CLUB NOTICES

LEISK TO RETIRE FROM KTM

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

LEISK TO RETIRE FROM KTM

After more than 25 years of association with the KTM and Husqvarna Motorcycles brands, KTM Group General Manager Jeff Leisk has announced that he will be retiring from an active role with the KTM Group at the end of Q1, 2020. Brad Hagi, currently President KTM Southeast Asia, will take over Leisk’s role from April. Leisk first made his name as a rider, winning multiple Australian motocross championships in the 1980s and a No.2 ranking by the FIM, before moving into the corporate world with KTM in the early 1990s. Working as a brand ambassador initially, Leisk took on a full-time role in the business in July, 2000. “It has been an incredibly enjoyable and rewarding experience for me and I am grateful for the support that I have received…

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

JONES WINS 2019 ASBK CHAMPIONSHIP

In a title chase that went right down to the wire, DesmoSport Ducati’s Mike Jones won a heart-stopping finale to this year’s Kawasaki Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) in the Motul Pirelli Australian Superbike Championship series. ASBK Champion in 2015, Jones had actually been looking for a ride overseas at the start of 2019, and when that didn’t eventuate, he rode a Kawasaki ZX-10R for the K&R Hydraulics Race Dynamics team at the opening ASBK round, scoring 8-5-2 results and a fastest race lap. DesmoSport’s Ducati’s Troy Bayliss was injured at the same round, which led the team to offer Bayliss’s seat to Jones for the rest of the season. Jones’s consistency on the Ducati Panigale FE for the rest of the season meant he came to the final round with…

JONES WINS 2019 ASBK CHAMPIONSHIP

CLASSIC COLLECTION

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CLASSIC COLLECTION

Motorclassica, the Australian International Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor Show, celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2019, with this year’s special show at the historic Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne presenting an equally special display of motorcycling history. THREE INTO TEN Held over three days – 11 to 13 October - this year’s Motorclassica featured fewer motorcycles overall than past years, but what was on the display – upstairs on the Royal Exhibition Building’s gallery level and outside as part of the ‘Cub Sandwich’ display – made up in quality what it lacked in quantity. At the western end of the gallery level, there were a dozen classics on show, covering everything from a Norton Atlas Scrambler to a Suzuki T125 Stinger, with more bikes towards the eastern end. While there…

Just Bikes|#372 20-05

HOT Z

Icon. Game changer. Cult bike. Whatever you like to call the Kawasaki Z900, it’s as popular today as when it was released in 1972. This particular example was sourced through one of our suppliers in the US a while back. A low-mile example – only 10K miles from new – with a matching-numbers engine and frame, it had some interesting features and a lot of potential, but it wasn’t in anything like the condition you see here. Now, we know Z Heads will instantly spot that this Z900 differs from stock in a few key areas, but what you can see only scratches the surface of a bike that had been modified for use on the dragstrip, while retaining street legality. ENGINE Originally built in the mid-80s, we don’t know…

HOT Z

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