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A recent auction in the UK showed why classic Brough Superior motorcycles continue to dominate the collectable motorcycle market. At Bonhams’ ‘Golden Age of Motoring Sale’ conducted in London on 5 November, a 1939 Brough Superior SS100 was the only motorcycle on offer at an auction dominated by memorabilia and veteran cars, but it was almost the top seller. The SS100 on offer was one of seven originally ordered by the Sheffield Police in 1939 as sidecar outfits. All seven were delivered on 6 September, 1939, just days after Great Britain declared war on Germany. How much use these outfits saw during World War II is unknown, but the unit on offer, with UK registration GWB 985 from new, came into the possession of its first private owner - still…

The Bayliss name will be officially back on the world stage next year, with Oli Bayliss, son of three-times WorldSBK Champion and MotoGP race winner Troy Bayliss, to ride in the 2022 FIM World Supersport Championship. On 29 October, it was confirmed that the 18-year-old Queenslander had signed with Barni Racing Team, headed by Marco Barnabò, and will spearhead the Calvenzano-based squad’s assault on a Ducati Panigale V2. The international call-up comes after Bayliss made his Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) debut this March aboard the DesmoSport Ducati Panigale V4 R. “I’m really excited to be racing in the World Supersport Championship next year and can’t wait to get down to business,” Bayliss told JUST BIKES. “It’s been a dream of mine to be able to race in the World Championship.…

In what they’re calling the beginning of their electric era, Ducati has announced they will be the official motorcycle supplier for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023. The deal, signed with Dorna Sports on 21 October, will see Ducati replace Energica Motor Company as the sole bike supplier for the all-electric racing series from 2023 to 2026. Energica’s Ego Corsa electric bike, powered by a 120kW AC electric motor and high-voltage lithium-ion battery, has been used exclusively by MotoE since the category’s debut season in 2019. “Ducati is always projected to the future and every time it enters a new world it does so to create the best performing product possible. We are working to make high-performance electric motorcycles, characterised by their lightness, available to all FIM Enel…

Since 2016, Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s have teamed up to release a limited-edition motorcycle, inspired by the style and long history of both brands. For 2022, that collaboration continues… Bikes and booze may not seem a natural – or even ethical – combination, but for the past five years, Indian and Jack Daniel’s have made the combination work. America’s oldest motorcycle brand and America’s first registered distillery have tapped into their respective histories to create bikes that pay tribute to both and have beenhotsellers. What started in 2016 as a celebration of Jack Daniel’s 150th Anniversary has become an annual collaboration, with the Chief Vintage, Springfield, Chieftain, Scout Bobber, Springfield Dark Horse and Roadmaster Dark Horse serving as the platforms for past creations, while the famous Tennessee distillery has…

Compact, easy to use and packed with features, the STZ-RF200WD Motocam is made for motorcycles. With lockdowns over (hopefully!) and a return to the freedoms we used to take for granted pre-COVID, it’s time to get out and ride. But how about capturing those rides so you can relive them down the track and share them with mates? When it comes to dash cams, there are many options out there, but negatives when it comes to image quality, size and durability rule most of them out for application to motorcycles. Kenwood’s STZ-RF200WD MotoCam ticks a lot of the boxes that riders are looking for in a camera recording system, both for action sports use and commuting. This multi-purpose package can be fitted to motorcycles, ATVs and Side by Sides. And…

Triumph Motorcycles are soon to release a special version of their Thruxton RS that pays tribute to two separate elements of British motorcycling history. The Thruxton RS ‘Ton Up Edition’ is inspired by both the “Ton Up Boys” that defined the UK’s café racer culture during the 1950s and ‘60s, as well as the first 100mph ‘ton’ lap from a Production class bike at the Isle of Man TT. The latter was achieved by Welsh rider Malcolm Uphill in 1969 on a T120 Bonneville in the 750cc class. Two of his three laps of the Mountain Course that year were in excess of 100mph, and thanks to Uphill, Triumph not only won the 750cc Production class, but took five of the top seven placings. Uphill’s T120 at the ’69 TT…

After two seasons of racing compromised by COVID-19 and a “change of market focus,” Kawasaki Motors Australia (KMA) are withdrawing from the Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK). In a statement released on 1 November, KMA stated they were suspending support for Kawasaki teams in ASBK for 2022, ending a long-term association with the BCperformance Racing Team and privateer Matt Walters. KMA’s Robert Walker thanked the great riders and teams that Kawasaki has collaborated with over the years and saved particular praise for Kelvin Reilly, thanking the owner/manager of Kawasaki BCperformance Racing Team for his passion, capability and the valuable feedback he supplied on the Ninja ZX-10RR. The statement added that Kawasaki will not be participating in the ASBK round at The Bend on 3-5 December, leaving the BCperformance Racing Team and…

Chinese brand CFMoto is going Moto3 racing in 2022 and will be up against KTM, GasGas, Husqvarna and Honda teams in the junior grand prix category. The deal, announced on 5 November at the Algarve GP round, will see CFMoto partner with the Prüstel GP team, using equipment based on KTM’s championship-winning RC4 that’s fielded by around half of the current Moto3 grid. As a technical and operational partner of KTM since 2013, CFMoto will have full access to the Austrian brand’s experience and engineering acumen for their Moto3 campaign. Prüstel GP is based in Germany and has been in Moto3 since 2016, fielding race winners like John McPhee and 2020 Moto3 World Champion, Albert Arenas. “Entering the category and the Grand Prix motorcycling world championship means a new adventure…

Honda already offers multiple variants of their CRF1100L Africa Twin adventure tourer, including units with dual clutch transmissions and active suspension, but for 2022, they’ll be spinning an all-new model off the Africa Twin platform – the NT1100. STYLE AND SPEC Described as a straightforward touring motorcycle with a rich specification list and a sporty edge to its performance, the NT1100 essentially takes the Africa Twin and makes changes to the engine tuning, geometry, ergonomics, suspension, wheels and tyres to suit its tarmac focus. That focus has also dictated a major difference in style, with the NT1100 getting all its own bodywork, including a large fairing, a windscreen that’s five-position adjustable, upper and lower wind deflectors to suit long rides on the highway and an ergonomically-shaped seat that’s 820mm high.…

A new champion has been crowned in the FIM MotoGP World Championship, with Fabio Quartararo wrapping up the title at the Misano II round on 24 October. In a dramatic race, Quartararo overcame his worst ever qualifying result in MotoGP to cut through the field and finish in fourth place. That, along with his main title rival crashing out while leading, was enough for the Frenchman to secure the 2021 MotoGP title with two rounds remaining. “When I crossed the finish line, I thought about all the tough moments I had, and to be World Champion in MotoGP is something I never expected when I was in bad situations only a few years ago,” the young Frenchman explained. “I’ve cried a lot and screamed a lot! It feels amazing. I…

Australia has a new motorcycling world champion, with Remy Gardner winning the 2021 FIM Moto2 World Championship. The 23-year-old wrapped up the title at the season finale in Valencia on 14 November. The eldest son of 1987 500cc World Champion Wayne Gardner, Remy came into the 2021 Moto2 season with a new team in Red Bull KTM Ajo, which has produced champions in the past. Remy’s team mate at Red Bull KTM Ajo, Raul Fernandez, was making his Moto2 debut and would prove to be the Aussie’s closest rival for most of the season. Consistent results had seen Remy build a healthy championship lead by the midpoint of the season, but Fernandez always threatened, closing the margin to just nine points with three rounds remaining. A DNF from Fernandez at…

The FIM MotoGP World Championship has released a provisional calendar for the 2022 season, with the upcoming year’s schedule marking a return to normality after two years impacted by COVID-19. Announced on 7 October, the provisional 2022 calendar comprises 21 rounds - the longest season ever. Importantly, the flyaway rounds return, including the Australian round, which is scheduled for 14-16 October; a similar calendar slot from pre-COVID times. Barring accident or injury, the 2022 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island will see Jack Miller joined by Remy Gardner on the grid as the son of Wayne Gardner is moving up to MotoGP next year. The last time two Aussies ran a full year in the premier class was 2009, when Chris Vermeulen and Casey Stoner flew the flag. “It’s…