Innholdsfortegnelse for #384 21-04 i Just Bikes

In the automotive world, M defines BMW’s motorsport programme and is used on selected BMW models that offer improved speed and handling. While many cars have worn the M badge and tri-colour logo, there’s never been an official M motorcycle – until now. In September, BMW’s high-performance sub-brand unveiled their first two-wheel M model in the form of the M 1000 RR. Derived from the S 1000 RR that forms the basis for BMW’s Word Superbike programme, the M 1000 RR takes that model to a new level, with more power, improved aero, modified geometry, carbon fibre wheels and other upgrades. The M 1000 RR has been designed to meet homologation requirements for various racing categories around the world, including the World Superbike Championship, in which it’ll form the basis…

Following the cancellation of this year’s series, the MX Nationals is officially history, with the Australian Motocross Championship to be rebranded as ‘ProMX’ for 2021 and beyond. The new series, announced by Motorcycling Australia (MA) on 13 October, follows the abandoning of this year’s MX Nationals season due to border closures, public gathering limits and other complications caused by COVID-19. Even before the 2020 MX Nationals was formally cancelled on 1 October, the championship was in trouble, following the early exit of longtime series promoter, Williams Event Management (WEM), in June. WEM had planned to make 2020 their last MX Nationals campaign, but citing COVID-19, ended their association a year early, before a round had taken place. MA’s calls for expressions of interest for a new series management in May…

Since Benelli came under Qianjiang ownership in 2005, the development of the brand has been rapid, particularly in the last five or so years, where new models have come thick and fast. From the BN302 urban commuter to the TRK 502 adventure bike, the pocket rocket TnT135 and the stunning Leoncino 500, there’s been plenty of variety, but all of these have been in the LAMS market. A step up from that market has been some time coming, and the revitalised Benelli has finally made that step with the 752S, which has just arrived in Australia. Long term Benelli aficionados will know that a large-capacity bike is nothing new from the Italian brand-you only have to look back at the TnT 1130 and Tornado 900 for evidence of that. But…

Take a good look at this CDR Yamaha Monster Energy Team YZ450F, folks, because it’s the only chance you’ll get to see it in 2020. Thanks to COVID-19, this year’s MX Nationals Championship was already in disarray before the season was officially cancelled in October. No national-level motocross or supercross competition for 2020 means that, unfortunately, weapons like the CDR Yamaha unit you’re looking at won’t turn a wheel in anger until 2021. What you’re looking at specifically is the 2020 Yamaha YZ450F that was going to be campaigned by Kirk Gibbs for the Craig Dack Racing Yamaha Monster Energy Team in this year’s MX Nationals. THE TEAM BEHIND THE RIDER Australia’s most successful motocross team for the past two decades, CDR Yamaha boast the likes of Darryl King, Jay…

Shannons have launched an ‘All-American Drive and Ride’ competition, with an Indian Scout and Ford Mustang GT up for grabs. The Indian and the Mustang will be combined in the one prize pack, valued at up to $105,000. The Scout on offer is a 2020 limitededition 100th Anniversary model, which is defined by Indian Red paint with gold coachline trim, ‘Scout 100 Years’ anniversary badging, ‘beach bar’ handlebars, rear luggage rack, genuine leather solo seat, fully chromed exhaust and wire spoke wheels. Power comes from a 69 cubic inch (1133cc) liquid-cooled v-twin engine, producing 97Nm of torque. A six-speed transmission, 298mm disc brakes front and rear, 12.5-litre fuel tank and low 695mm seat height are also on the Scout 100th Anniversary’s spec list. Limited to just 750 units worldwide, the…

Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders has joined the Red Bull KTM Factory Team, with the goal of competing in next year’s Dakar Rally. Replacing Luciano Benavides in the Red Bull KTM Factory Team, Sanders will line up alongside fellow Aussie Toby Price, as well as Sam Sunderland and Matthias Walkner-all past Dakar winners and all with vast experience in cross-country rally raid riding. The 26-year-old brings experience of his own, though, including a season in EnduroGP with KTM Factory Racing in 2017, plus the International Six Day Enduro, where he scored individual class wins in 2015 and 2016, the ISDE E3/Outright Championship in 2019 and was part of Australia’s World Trophy-winning ISDE teams in 2014 and 2018. It was last year’s outright ISDE win that put Sanders on the radar of international…

Reaching the ultimate power from a small capacity bike is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have on a motorcycle. But if you want to learn how to be a talented rider, you need to start slow. That’s where the 2020 Yamaha MT-03 really shines. It’s a good-looking street machine disguised as a LAMS-approved package. It’s not all about setting track records and breaking the sound barrier, either: the MT-03 is one of the easiest to manage motorcycles on the market right now. LIKE A YZF-R3… BUT DIFFERENT There are a lot of similarities between the YZF-R3 and the MT-03, but there are differences, too. Given the two models share an engine, gearbox, frame, swingarm, brakes, wheels, tyres and other parts, the differences may not look enormous on…

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With the coronavirus pandemic forcing a new take on The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), this year’s version of the annual fundraiser for men’s health charity Movember was unlike any other since the event began in 2012. With public gathering limits and social distancing rules under COVID-19, this year’s DGR was always going to be compromised, but more than 56,000 riders from over 170 countries around the world still dressed dapper and rode their classic and classically-styled motorcycles – the only difference was that this this time around, they did it on their own or engaged with the DGR digitally. Encouraging digital connectedness was paramount this year, with the Dapper Show & Shine and The Wall of Gentlefolk allowing those unable to ride to still join in. Those fortunate enough to…

With five straight championships since he joined the Kawasaki Racing Team in 2015, Jonathan Rea has already proven himself in World Superbike competition. As such, he would have been forgiven for letting this year’s FIM Motul Superbike World Championship slip, especially under the COVID-compromised circumstances of 2020. But the 33-year-old from Ballymena in Northern Ireland is a determined rider and has done it again, winning his sixth WSBK title. In clinching this year’s championship, Rea becomes the first rider to win six successive titles in the same class of an FIM Road Racing World Championship since Giacomo Agostini. If Rea wins again in 2021, he’ll equal the Italian legend’s record of seven straight championships, achieved in the 350cc class between 1968 and 1974, and the 500cc class from 1966 to…

You’ve all heard of Gas Gas, right? But I’m sure many of you probably don’t know much about the brand beyond it being Spanish and specializing in trials bikes, even if you know that. You may not have heard much about Gas Gas before, but you’re about to hear a whole lot in the near future, as the brand has started a global campaign under new owners KTM (who purchased Gas Gas just over a year ago), including an all new model lineup for 2021, including some serious assaults on the motocross and enduro markets, plus a roster of sponsored riders in SuperEnduro, rallying, MXGP, AMA SX, Procross and trials competition. Launched in September, the 2021 Gas Gas mini, motocross and enduro families cover eleven models in total for the…

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 CANBERRA BRANCH OF BIKES AUSTRALIA We're looking for new members in the ACT region. If you're into bikes (2wheels and a motor) give us a call. ACT Badge Ph: 02 6258 4811 CANBERRA DISTRICT DUCATI…