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The mid-sized supersport road bike is not dead. At least not if Yamaha has anything to say about it, as the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled a new middleweight machine that combines a proven engine and chassis with streamlined sports styling - the YZF-R7. Taking its name from a bike that was Yamaha’s homologation model for World Superbike competition back in 1999, the new R7 will essentially fill the gap in the lineup left by the R6, which was last offered in roadgoing form in 2020, although a track-only ‘R6 RACE’ is still available. According to Yamaha, the nature of the supersport world is changing, and while models like the R1 continue to find devotees amongst experienced riders, and the R3 and R15 serve as introductions to the Yamaha supersport family,…

Seven years after it was launched, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire has been launched again, but this time as a standalone all-electric brand and not just a model within the Milwaukee manufacturer’s lineup. The move to make LiveWire its own brand allows a new, dedicated focus on the electric space and also frees it from any heritage shackles as a Harley-Davidson model, allowing the brand to redefine the idea of electric motorcycles without the need to honour Harley-Davidson tradition. LiveWire won’t be entirely separated from Harley-Davidson, though. It will still be retailed through the Harley dealer network, but there will be dedicated EV showrooms in the future, as well as virtual showrooms, so customers can “discover the brand on their own terms”. The mix of physical and virtual retailing will be tailored to…

Jonathan Rea continues to break records and set new milestones in the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship and the latest, achieved at this year’s opening round, was his 100th race win – the first rider in the category’s history to reach the milestone. Rea finished the COVID-shortened 2020 season on 99 career wins, but hit the ‘ton’ in the opening race for 2021 at Aragon, Spain, riding the new-spec ZX-10RR for the Kawasaki Racing Team. “We reached 100 race wins and it was done with a lot of hard work,” Rea explained. “Over the off season, Kawasaki really dug in with a new bike and we were able to make a step. Also in the off season I worked really hard on myself and I know I improved in all…

Remy Gardner is enjoying his best season in grand prix racing to date, leading the Moto2 championship after six rounds and securing his first win with KTM since switching to the Red Bull KTM Ajo squad for 2021. Since stepping up to Moto2 in 2016 after one full season in Moto3, the eldest son of Wayne Gardner struggled to find consistency in his first two seasons in the category, crashing often and rarely finishing inside the top ten. In 2018, positive signs emerged following a switch from Tech 3 Racing to the Onexox TKKR SAG Team, including a pair of top ten finishes, followed by further improvement in 2019, That decision to stay put paid off last year, as Gardner took podiums at Spielberg, Le Mans and Valencia before his…

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GasGas already have an electric model – the MC-E 5 - in their range for younger riders. They now have one for the youngest riders, too, with the release of electric balance bikes. Like the electric balance bikes offered by Husqvarna and KTM, the GasGas units have been developed in partnership with Stacyc, with two models available. Both are liveried in the style of the GasGas factory motocross bikes and feature aluminium frames, a BMX-style front fork, functioning brake and throttle, composite wheels with pneumatic tyres and electric motors that offer selectable power modes to suit youngsters’ developing skills. The GasGas Factory Replica 12eDrive is the smaller of the two, aimed at kids around the 3-to-5-year-old age bracket, or with an inner leg measurement of at least 35cm. With 12-inch…

Following the recent announcement of its E-Mobility initiative and the E-Pilen concept (an electric version of the Svartpilen/Vitpilen motorcycle), Husqvarna Motorcycles unveiled the ‘Vektorr’ electric scooter concept on 5 May. Described as an eco-friendly offering that brings the future of personal urban transport into the present, the Vektorr concept is the first electric scooter ever produced by Husqvarna. According to Husqvarna, the Vektorr is aimed squarely at the urban commuter who demands a compact, stylish and effective personal transport solution to fit their busy lifestyle. Styled and ridden like a conventional scooter, the Vektorr will deliver a top speed of 45km/h and offer a range of up to 95km. Alongside the E-Pilen concept that was previewed in April, the Vektorr concept offers a vision of what Husqvarna’s move into electric…

Australia’s Jack Miller will continue with the Ducati Lenovo Team for another season, having extended his contract to the end of 2022. When Miller signed with the factory Ducati squad, it was a one-year deal, with the option to extend for a second. On the back of two successive wins in MotoGP, that option was activated. The contract extension was confirmed on 25 May, ahead of Ducati’s “home round” at Mugello and almost a year to the day after the Aussie announced he’d be joining the factory team after three years with the Pramac Racing Ducati satellite team. “I am thrilled to be able to continue my adventure with the Ducati Lenovo Team also next season!” Miller said on the 25 May announcement. “Wearing these colours is a great honour…

Royal Enfield may not be the biggest or oldest motorcycle brand, but it is the most enduring. Building its first motorcycle in England in 1901, with production in India commencing in 1955, Royal Enfield is today the world’s oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production. Not many brands – of any type – have survived 120 years, and this is particularly true in the area of motorised transport, where many large and proud brands have fallen by the wayside over the years. So how has Royal Enfield managed to do it? According to Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Royal Enfield’s parent company, Eicher Motors Ltd., it’s about being true to your roots and your products being more than just a product. “Royal Enfield is not just a motorcycle brand, it is…

BMW Motorrad’s GS Experience is back for 2021, offering the chance for existing and potential GS owners to put bikes from the entire GS range to the test. Unlike the multi-day GS Safari and GS Safari Enduro, which cater to GS owners, with the latter event adding an advanced off-road component, the GS Experience is held over two days and serves as more of an introduction to BMW’s adventure touring range in a milder, less challenging environment. “BMW Motorrad’s program of events on offer throughout 2021 is remarkable, underscored by the fact that both GS Safaris sold out within hours of going on sale,” said BMW Motorrad General Manager Andreas Lundgren. “If riders are looking to put our excellent GS range through its paces in Australia’s real GS conditions, the…

More than a year after they bought Norton Motorcycles, TVS Motor Company has announced two senior management appointments in the next phase of their revitalisation of the famous British motorcycle brand. On 13 May, Dr. Robert Hentschel was appointed as CEO, replacing Interim CEO John Russell, while Vittorio Urciuoli has been appointed to a newly-created Chief Technical Officer (CTO) position. Hentschel comes to Norton from Valmet Automotive Holding GmbH & Co KG and was previously Director of Lotus Engineering. Urcioli’s past roles include Director of URVI Ltd and Head of Powertrain at Lotus Cars. He was also previously a Project Leader at Ferrari and Aprilia Racing. According to Sudarshan Venu, Joint Managing Director of TVS Motor, both appointments are key to Norton’s revival: “TVS has created a plan for Norton…

Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have released initial details of the Dakar Rally route for 2022, which goes through some familiar towns and cities in Saudi Arabia, but is claimed to be 80 per cent different from this year’s route. The 2021 Dakar started on the Red Sea coast at Jeddah, then ventured inland, taking in Riyadh, Ha’il and Sakaka before running back down the Red Sea coast to finish at Jeddah, avoiding the Eastern Provinces and that area’s ‘Empty Quarter’ entirely. For its third running in Saudi Arabia, the 2022 Dakar route will spend almost the entire first week in the Eastern Province. That means lots and lots of sand, with a byproduct being that navigation will be more important than ever before. From the Empty Quarter, the route heads…

Founding member of The Living End and a singer/songwriter/musician for more than 30 years, Chris Cheney is now also a motorcyclist, having recently got his motorcycle licence and purchased his first bike. For his two-wheel debut, Cheney selected a new Royal Enfield Interceptor 650. Why? Cheney said it’s got the same combination of classic looks and modern performance as the Gretsch guitars that have become a trademark of The Living End frontman. Royal Enfield interviewed Cheney soon after he purchased his new ride from Victorian dealer, Mid Life Cycles, and discovered that, while he may be a new rider, Cheney has a long association with motorcycles. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST MOTORCYCLING EXPERIENCE? “As far back as I can remember, I always had an awareness and love for motorcycles. When My…

If you missed the first KTM Adventure Rallye of 2021, make sure you don’t miss the next one! This year’s second Adventure Rallye will be held on 10-16 October in South West WA and, like the Queensland rallye, is open to Orange Adventure Riders with the following road-registered KTM adventure bikes: 390 Adventure, 640, 690, 790, 790R, 950, 990, 1050, 1090, 1090R, 1190, 1190R, 1290 and 1290R. The first ever Adventure Rallye to be held in WA will cover around 2,000km in the state’s Southern Forests region, with routes tailored to suit a wide range of rider abilities, from those in their first few years of adventure riding to seasoned pros. Fully supported (luggage, tech, tyre, medical), with lead riders, backup vehicle, course markers and GPS files provided, the rallye’s…

View and purchase at www.adventuremoto.com.au On a recent 7-day trip through the Victorian High Country, I had the opportunity to comprehensively test a pair of ‘ADVWORX’ soft panniers. Developed by Steve Smith and Chris Bostelman at Adventure Moto, ADVWORK may be a relatively new name in the market, but Steve and Chris bring more than three decades of adventure riding experience to the brand. Soft luggage is the focus, and as well as panniers, the ADVWORX range includes duffel bags, tail bags, handlebar bags and even cooler bags. Having used both hard panniers and soft luggage on my BMW R1200 GSA in the past, I feel I know the pros and cons of both. Hard panniers are tough and offer obvious security and protective advantages for the contents over soft…