Just a few days after the homologation of the latest 1100 version by the FIM, in the third round of the EWC (Endurance World Championship) the RSV4 of the Japanese team Tatara took the podium in the NSTK category, as well as 20th place overall at Suzuka.
This was the first outing for the Japanese team, founded at the beginning of last season.
Qualifying was based on the average times of the two best riders, specifically Ruka Wada and Italian Samuele Cavalieri, a former Aprilia rider in the Italian Superbike Championship but at his first experience in an endurance race. Starting in fourth place in their category (26th overall), the three riders tackled the eight-hour race by focusing on consistency, avoiding mistakes, especially when a light rain animated the strategies.
The box then decided to refuel at every rider change but change tyres every two stints, a choice that turned out to be correct. On its debut the team also occupied second place in its category for a long time, a result that vanished only 30mins from the chequered flag.
Aprilia Suzuka 8 Hour
Aprilia Suzuka 8 Hour
The podium in such a demanding competition as the 8 Hours of Suzuka is nevertheless a remarkable result, which adds to the Aprilia RSV4’s extraordinary palmarés. After 7 World Titles in Superbike and countless trophies in the various categories, the Italian super sports bike continues to make history in road bike racing.
The highly anticipated MY23 Sherco ST-R Racing trials range has touched down in Australia. The all-new 5th-generation platform has been completely redesigned from the ground up with massive weight savings and awesome new parts. Check out all the details on the new Trails machine below…
The highly anticipated MY23 Sherco ST-R Racing trials range has touched down in Australia.
2023 Sherco ST-R Trials Key Features
NEW Fuel injected 2-stroke engine – 28 per cent lighter than previous (16Kg empty)
NEW Pre-compression system – for improved performance
NEW Crankshaft – 13 per cent lighter and larger 116mm diameter (previously 110mm)
NEW Transmission – the most compact gearbox on the market
NEW Gear selector – more compact and 28 per cent lighter than previous
NEW Diaphragm clutch system – 3 positions of modulation adjustment
UPDATED Pressure plate and spring system – improved comfort and precision
NEW Internal water pump – with an inverted position
NEW Cylinder – with increased transfer ports and improved thermodynamics
UPDATED Cooling circuit – 24 per cent increase in cooling surface
2023 Sherco ST-R Trials range.
2023 Sherco ST-R Trials range.
NEW Reed valve system – for optimised flow
NEW Trails-specific throttle body with integrated triple sensor
NEW 2.2L fuel tank – with an integrated ultra-compact fuel pump
NEW Bodywork – headlight shroud and rear fender
NEW Air filter – 11 per cent larger and tool-less installation
UPDATED Map switches – relocated behind the front headlight shroud
NEW Triple clamps – 4 per cent lighter with revised fastening
NEW Frame – with revised geometry and lower centre of gravity
NEW Removable frame braces – for improved mechanical access
NEW Radiator – 58 per cent more cores for improved cooling
NEW Exhaust muffler – 35 per cent larger internal volume
NEW Foot pegs – cast iron construction, fastened without a nut
NEW Swingarm – 21 per cent lower and enhanced flex
AUS Availability: NOW
MSRP: 250 ST-R Racing $12,490 / 300 ST-R Racing $12,790
Sherco engineers designed a completely new engine block, shaving a phenomenal 4.5kg in the process, equating to a 28 per cent lighter engine than its predecessor, weighing only 16kg. A new, 13 per cent lighter crankshaft was added. Although 500 grams lighter than before, the diameter has been increased from 110mm to 116mm for increased inertia and a significant reduction in weight at the axis.
Sherco engineers designed a completely new engine block, shaving a phenomenal 4.5kg in the process, equating to a 28 per cent lighter engine than its predecessor, weighing only 16kg.
A new pre-compression system has been added to the bottom end for improved engine performance. Sitting on top is a new cast cylinder with a faceted design. The intake transfers have increased from five to seven for improved thermodynamics. Cylinder cooling has also been enhanced thanks to redesigned contact surfaces and a 24 per cent increase in the overall cooling surface. A redesigned reed valve system has been employed for optimised atomisation and increased power at low revs.
The intake transfers have increased from five to seven for improved thermodynamics. Cylinder cooling has also been enhanced thanks to redesigned contact surfaces and a 24 per cent increase in the overall cooling surface.
The engineers then added the most compact five-speed gearbox on the market, completely redesigned, 500 grams lighter with ratios optimised for graded trial sections from one to five. They then paired it with a more compact gear selector system. 28 per cent lighter than before with aluminium selector forks directly articulated on the selector drum. A newly designed 2-piece clutch cover is constructed from magnesium and features an integrated oil-level inspection window and a simplified transmission oil fill point. Behind the trick, new cover sits a diaphragm clutch system which offers users three different positions of modulation adjustment and revised internal components for improved comfort and control.
The most noteworthy engine feature is arguably the all-new trials-specific fuel injection system. The premix system features a 32mm diameter throttle body for optimal efficiency and response with reduced fuel consumption.
The most noteworthy engine feature is arguably the all-new trials-specific fuel injection system. The premix system features a 32mm diameter throttle body for optimal efficiency and response with reduced fuel consumption. Atmospheric pressure, throttle position and temperature are all measured via an innovative single multi-function sensor unit which also keeps the overall weight on the complete throttle body unit low at just 350 grams.
Housing the all-new engine is a redesigned, 6 per cent lighter frame with revised geometry for a lower centre of gravity and increased rigidity, resulting in improved turning and traction.
Housing the all-new engine is a redesigned, 6 per cent lighter frame with revised geometry for a lower centre of gravity and increased rigidity, resulting in improved turning and traction. Removable forged aluminium side protectors provide improved access, and the integrated polymer frame protectors offer increased ankle grip. A lighter and 21 per cent lower swingarm is connected to the new frame, delivering improved traction in dry and slick conditions.
Between the frame sits an enhanced radiator with cores increased from 12 to 19, resulting in improved cooling performance from the same external-sized unit.
A new modernised front headlight shell design preserves Sherco’s brand identity and creates styling synergy between Sherco’s Trials and other off-road product ranges. Behind the headlight shell sits the two map switches, which have been relocated and grouped for improved protection and user convenience. The rear fender design has been updated to match the front fender’s profile, achieving improved mud evacuation.
The resigned triple clamps are not only 4 per cent lighter but also sport a cleaner appearance with the bolts recessed into the rear face of each clamp, and the steering stops now positioned on the lower triple clamp.
The resigned triple clamps are not only 4 per cent lighter but also sport a cleaner appearance with the bolts recessed into the rear face of each clamp, and the steering stops now positioned on the lower triple clamp. Between the frame sits an enhanced radiator with cores increased from 12 to 19, resulting in improved cooling performance from the same external-sized unit. The radiator coolant fill spout has been tilted forward by 30° for simplified servicing, and the protection grille is now equipped with clips for quick removal and installation.
A new 2.2L fuel tank featured an integrated ultra-compact fuel pump developed by Sherco that features a bypass recovery sub-tank to prevent fuel loss. The air filter box volume has been increased by 7 per cent combined with a new, 11 per cent larger air filter element resulting in increased power at low revs, increased torque, and improved engine response.
2023 Sherco ST-R Trials range.
2023 Sherco ST-R Trials range.
The internal volume of the silencer body has been increased by 35 per cent for improved strength, torque, and durability. Thermoformed compressed packing has been added for enhanced longevity, and the silencer body design has been updated for simplified disassembly and muffler servicing.
The Sherco 250 ST-R Racing is available now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $12,490*.
The rider controls haven’t been forgotten either, with the gear lever and rear brake pedal now sport tips featuring metal injection moulding (MIM) technology and anti-clog hinge systems. New steel micro-fusion foot pegs have been added for improved central stability, mud evacuation and increased grip. Each foot peg is fastened without requiring a nut and features an anti-sag stopper.
The Sherco 300 ST-R Racing is available now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $12,790*.
The Sherco 250 ST-R Racing is available now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $12,490*. The Sherco 300 ST-R Racing is available now for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $12,790*. For more information, interested customers should visit their local Sherco Trials dealer.
Arai has long marked its commitment to the event – and each TT – by releasing a very special version of its RX-7 racing helmet, with paintwork designed by the legendary Drudi Performance. Beautiful and extremely collectible, the Arai IoM TT is a sell-out every year.
There’s nothing like the Isle of Man TT in the world. A spectacular celebration of motorcycling raced over 37.73 miles of real roads, it draws competitors and fans from all around the globe.
It’s also an event that courses through Arai’s DNA; many off the TT racers wear Arai for the performance, protection and comfort at high speeds that the brand’s helmets offer, while Arai puts great effort into supporting all Arai wearers in the Isle with service and spares.
The 2023 design, as last year, is based on the range-topping RX-7V EVO helmet with ECE R22-06 approval.
The new design is simply stunning, mixing tradition with modernity. Classic Black, Red and White paint lays down the base, with a bright splash of fluor yellow on the sides housing Ellan Vannin (Isle of Man in Mananese) subtly picked out.
Introducing the new Torrot MX3 motocross bike designed for kids aged 9 to 14. The next step in your kids riding journey. Torrot say this bike is constructed using high-quality components found in adult bikes, making it strong enough to tackle any challenge.
Introducing the new Torrot MX3 motocross bike designed for kids aged 9 to 14. The next step in your kids riding journey.
Experience the speed, strength, and power of the MX3 electric bike. With a top speed of 80km/h and programmable power of up to 8,000W, Torrot say this bike is perfect for both racing and off-road adventures. Push it to its limits on the track or enjoy a thrilling ride on any terrain.
Torrot MX3.
Torrot MX3.
Torrot MX3.
Torrot MX3.
Pre-orders will open soon with the MX3 production and shipment expect to start in the last quarter of 2023 and delivery into Australia and New Zealand in early 2024.
Torrot MX3 Key Features
For young riders ages 9 to 14
65 cc equivalent
Top speed 80km\h (50mph)
Programmable power, up to 8,000W
Battery box designed for protection against dust and mud
Swappable batteries – No tools needed 😉
Up to 3 pre-loaded switchable maps
New APP designed exclusively for the MX3 with customisable map feature
It was a picture of Kenny Roberts Snr on the black and yellow Yamaha. I don’t reckon I ever walked past that poster without stopping to look at it. Nobody was ever going to stop the kid from Horsham in Western Victoria. Not once Kevin Magee had the clippers on…
“Nobody was ever going to stop the kid from Horsham in Western Victoria. Not once Kevin Magee had the clippers on…”
It’s a warm Monday arvo and Tony Hatton (Suzuka 8-Hour winner, Aussie endurance, GP and production racing legend from the 1970s and 1980s) are sharing a beer with Kevin Magee in his local pub, a short walk from his harbourside home in the town of Vaucluse, the most exclusive millionaires only suburb in Sydney. I ask him where it all started. He pauses for a moment…
“There was a poster on the wall in the smoko (lunch) room at the bike shop I worked at during my apprenticeship. It was a picture of Kenny Roberts Snr on the black and yellow Yamaha. One of those above shots. I don’t reckon I ever walked past that poster without stopping to look at it. I was always checking out the tacho to try and work out how fast he was going… I was dreaming. But I knew that’s where I wanted to be…”
“Kevin Magee was just an ordinary teenager who loved motorbikes. A dreamer from a small town. But there was a bit more spark in his eye than the average kid.”
Kevin Magee was just an ordinary teenager who loved motorbikes. A dreamer from a small town. But there was a bit more spark in his eye than the average kid. The difference between Magee and most others was sheer guts and determination…
There are very few riders in the world who have come through the ranks the way Kevin Magee did. So few, in fact, that those were the very riders he ended up competing against in 500 grand prix. For Magee, it was always going to happen. Nobody was ever going to stop the kid from Horsham in Western Victoria…
There are very few riders in the world who have come through the ranks the way Kevin Magee did.
One of five boys and three girls in a family of 10, Magee spent his early years chasing his older brothers around the family property in Horsham, Victoria. A bit of a late starter in motorcycling terms (at least by today’s standards), Magee, coincidentally just like Beattie and Gardner, didn’t start mucking around with anything motorised until aged 10 when he acquired a Honda Dax minibike. But that wasn’t the first petrol-powered experience young Magee had…
“The first contact I had with a motor was a minibike my brother Damien built. We used wheelbarrow wheels and put a chassis together using water pipe and bolted in one of those old Villiers V-belt two-stroke singles. We shared it, and being the youngest at the time I was always chasing them around for a fang”…
“A bit of a late starter in motorcycling terms, Magee, just like Beattie and Gardner, didn’t start mucking around with anything motorised until aged 10…”
It wasn’t a great success, but Magee’s Dad could see what the boys wanted and that’s when he decided to get the Honda Dax minibike for them, one Sunday arvo from Peter Irwin… Magee’s other brother, Tim purchased a Honda CB125S road bike.
“Back then we even had a watch one with an actual second hand on it,” Magee grins, “So things began to get competitive. We’d time each other around the dam and the back paddock. It was a case of ‘I can do better’ and it was great fun”…
“‘Magee continued to ride that YZ until he was 17. The usual routine was, get up and have breakfast, ride the YZ, have another breakfast and then go to school. Come home and ride the YZ until it was too dark.”
Tim moved to Naracootie in SA and bought an XR75 and started racing. The Dax was wrecked by now and Kev had lost the tips of two fingers while trying to push start it. Knowing this, and thinking Kev would do well, Tim took young Kevin to a few races and told him that he reckoned he’d be good at it himself. Kevin approached his parents and eventually a YZ80C replaced the Dax…
“My first race was at Edenhope MiniBike Club. I won a few races and would have won the last race but, with a big lead, slowed on a berm and fell over because I was going too slow to go up high… Riding gear on the day included desert boots, jeans, jumper, helmet, no goggles, and my brother’s winter road gloves the ones that reach your elbow’s, with rabbit fur inside!”
“Mum used to say I was never in the house unless I was asleep or had my head in the fridge”…
Later that year, just before Christmas, Magee’s father passed away. Kevin was only 16 years old at the time. Magee continued to ride that YZ until he was 17. The usual routine was, get up and have breakfast, ride the YZ, have another breakfast and then go to school. Come home and ride the YZ until it was too dark. It never got a piston in its life until it totally blew up, and Magee’s mate Damien Albury rescued Kev by rebuilding it…
The young Magee landed a job at a servo pumping petrol, cutting wood and mowing the lawns after school. This was to help him maintain his YZ and perhaps get another bike, but first he had to get transport. He managed to save up $135 to buy himself a pushbike to get him to and from work and school.
Magee didn’t grow up in the traditional privileged racer home, he had to do his time working to save for his career…
At around the same time Magee had his first ride on a 125. His mate Russell ‘Jagg’s’ Jagger had a CR125 and gave Magee a ride at a Horsham club day. Magee smashed ‘em, and decided it was time to get a bigger bike… Meanwhile, his brother Tim had bought him a CB360 to muck about on in the dirt! Magee reckons that he was the first person in the world to have a dirt bike with a front disc brake! Work experience as a mechanic at Center Point Motorcycles came next.
He had his sights set on an RM370 at the shop, and had put a $50 deposit down. But one weekend while riding with his bosses Baulch and Niewand, Magee impressed the B grade MX riders on 250s by catching them and checking out on mate Kym’s YZ125F. They soon convinced Magee to forget the 370 and by a new RM125N. Kevin borrowed some money from his Mum and bought the bike at cost price. He never looked back. Magee left school and started an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Irwin Motors, a Yamaha dealer and farmers supermarket. He started racing every weekend…
Magee left school and started an apprenticeship as a mechanic at Irwin Motors, a Yamaha dealer and farmers supermarket. He started racing every weekend…
“I raced that RM with success for a long time, then one day Phil Needham invited me out to Mac Park for a ride day. I took the RM. We fitted some tyres to it and out I went. I had no gearing, so I was coming onto the straight in top gear on the rev limit! But it was great fun dicing to get second last, not last! I soon got a loan from Mum and bought myself and RD250F. I was on my Ls, but I didn’t have a car. So to get to work I’d get up, toolbox on my knees, ride to work, flick the stand down and lift the toolbox off my knees so as to not scratch the tank, then start work”…
“I remember the first time I rode in the rain,” recalls Magee, “I asked Phil if I have to go slower in the wet. He said, ‘Yeah, a fair bit’. I knew I was doing 110km/h into turn one. So I slowed it down to 100km/h. Needless to say I ended up on my arse”!
Magee had spent 1980 getting the hang of the whole road race thing, and liked it, particularly how you came off clean at the end of the day – not covered in mud! He was determined to do more in 1981.
“Magee had spent 1980 getting the hang of the whole road race thing, and liked it, particularly how you came off clean at the end of the day – not covered in mud!”
There was plenty of hype around a new series for the equally as exciting RD250LC. It was called the Millage RD250LC Championship (sponsored by Doug Rober, of Stihl equipment) and Kevin was dead keen to be in it. He pestered his employers, Peter and Gordon, until they eventually gave in and sold him an LC at cost, $1600.00.
“I won the championship using second-hand tyres. Jagg’s and I would sleep in his bench seat FC Sedan at Benalla Caravan Park and scab tyres out of the bin on Sunday nights! I remember that I really needed a front slick for Winton but couldn’t afford it, so Niewand and I put the rear slick off the TZ on the front of the LC and made a new mudguard to fit over the monster tyre. Everyone bagged it, then I torched them…”
Kevin Magee.
Kevin Magee.
Magee also raced it in 250 to 1000cc open races and did well in those. It was push start in those days, and he could start the LC with one nudge. It’d take the TZs until the last lap to catch him. Magee won a YZR30 pocket bike for his efforts, and he’s still got one!
In 1982 Magee started to think about racing a bit more seriously. It was at about this time that the Kenny Roberts poster started to get his mind ticking. He realised that he could do something with this…
“At the time, Young Magee was watching the likes of Rob Phillis, Malcom ‘Wally’ Campbell and Andrew ‘AJ’ Johnston, and aspired to the factory guys…”
“I bought a 1976 TZ350C for $800, or $1000 with rims for wets from Niewand… I crashed the thing but thought, OK, where next? I needed to get to A grade… At the time I was racing in anything I could, 250 – 1000cc events and all that. I raced a borrowed 350LC and won the again, and I got to A grade on the TZ”.
At the time, Young Magee was watching the likes of Rob Phillis, Malcom ‘Wally’ Campbell and Andrew ‘AJ’ Johnston, and aspired to the factory guys mainly because he wanted to ride the bikes and test himself against the best.
Magoo (number 9) was a force to be reckoned with in the LC race series…
Magee broke the outright lap record at Mt Gambier, which had been set by Rob Phillis on a Mick Hone’s GSX. He also beat Paul Feeney in a reverse direction wet race at Winton. Feeney was on full wets, Magee on an RD350LC on proddie tyres…
“In 1982 Magee started to think about racing a bit more seriously. It was at about this time that the Kenny Roberts poster started to get his mind ticking.”
In August or September 1982, at the final round of the Millage RD350LC series, Magee was in the pits hand fitting a front tyre to his LC. He’d been getting front chatter and was dead set on beating John Harmen for the title. Magee continues the story…
Magee leading the RD250LC race series. This was the start of his very promising career, especially after meeting Bob Brown.
“I was busy with tyre levers and all that, and I looked up and there’s this guy looking over my shoulder. I shrugged him off watching and kept working. Then he came back and introduced himself as Bob Brown. He told me he needed a rider for his Ducati for the Swann Series. It was a Friday and that afternoon I was on the bike testing. I went 2.5-seconds faster than the fastest guy! “
Magee went on that weekend to take the LC series and also race the Bob Brown Ducati, winning both races from Peter Muir at Swann Series at Sandown Series. It was the start of an incredible decade for Kevin Magee, and the biggest turning point in his racing career.
Magee went on that weekend to take the LC series and also race the Bob Brown Ducati, winning both races from Peter Muir at Swann Series at Sandown Series.
Next, we look at Kevin’s years on the Bob Brown Ducati, and how he and Bob wrote themselves into the motorcycle racing history books by taking on the big guns on factory backed machinery…
Kevin Magee GP Career Stats
500 GRAND PRIX
1st x 1- 1988 SPA
3rd x 2 –1987 POR. 1988 POR
4th x 6 – 1988 NL. 1989 AUS, USA, YUG, NL. 1990 JAP
5th x 9 – 1988 NAT, WGER, YUG, GB. 1989 JAP, AUT, FRA, SWE. 1991 MAL
6th x 5 – 1988 AUT, SWE, BRA. 1989 GB, BRA
7th x 4 – 1988 JAP. 1989 WGER, BEL, CZE
9th x 2 –1988 FRA. 1993 JAP
10th x 1 – 1987 NL
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
1987 15th/11pts (Yamaha)
1988 5th/138pts (Yamaha)
1989 5th/138.5pts (Yamaha)
1990 21st/13pts (Suzuki)
1991 19th/19pts (Suzuki/Yamaha)
1993 25th/7pts (Yamaha)
OTHER MAJOR RESULTS
1981 Millage RD250LC State Champion (Vic)
1982 Millage RD350LC State Champion (Vic)
1983 Victorian Thunderbike Champion
1983 NSW Formula European Champion
1985 2nd NZ superbike race, Bob Brown Ducati
1985 9th Suzuka 8 Hour with Rob Phillis
1985 RZ Master Series State and National winner
1985 TZ750 top ten Swann Series
1985 1st place Nippon Denso 500, Winton
1985 3rd Castrol 6 Hour
1986 2nd Suzuka 8 Hour (on domestic Yamaha Superbike with Mike Dowson)
Castrol 6 Hour.
1986 1st Castrol 6 Hour
1986 1st Arai 500
1986 1st Lakeside Hub 300
1986 2nd TTF1, Sugo, Japan
1986 2nd Swann Series on YZR500
1987 All Japan TTF1 Champion, won every race
1987 1st Suzuka 8 Hour with Martin Wimmer
1987 1st Castrol 6 Hour
1987 1st Swann Series
The 1983 season was a huge success for the duo. Kevin won the Victorian Thunderbike Series and NSW Formula European Championship, a series that he won all but one race, because he snapped a drive chain off the start!
1988 1st Suzuka 8 Hour with Wayne Rainey
1988 1st TBC Big Race, Sugo, Japan
1989 1st TBC Big Race, Sugo, Japan
1991 2nd Suzuka 8 Hour
1991 2nd / 5th World Superbike, Sugo, Japan
1991 1st / 2nd World Superbike, Phillip Island
1992 2nd All Japan 500 Championship
1992 2nd Suzuka 8 Hour
Kevin Magee is the only rider ever to have finished on top of the podium in the four premier class World Championships – World 500cc Grand Prix
World TT Formula One
World Superbikes
World Endurance
With World TT Formula One now redundant, this milestone can never be broken.
Six-time Champion Jonathan Rea pulled off a masterstroke at Most with an intermediate tyre gamble to end his long winning drought in race one. Toprak hit back during the Tissot Superpole race and then Alvaro Bautista took race two to complete three world champions on the top step across the weekend!
Six-time Champion Jonathan Rea pulled off a masterstroke at Most with an intermediate tyre gamble to end his long winning drought in race one.
Race One Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) ended his 252-day, 23-race streak without victory in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship as an intermediate tyre gamble paid off handsomely for the six-time Champion. He started Race 1 for the Acerbis Czech Round on intermediate tyres, and didn’t change to slicks, as he returned to the top step of the rostrum at the Autodrom Most. Meanwhile, there was another Championship twist as Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) finishing second as Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was 12th.
The opening laps proved to be beneficial for the wet tyre runners with Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) storming away from fourth on the grid to have a six second lead over Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha) at the end of Lap 2.
The opening laps proved to be beneficial for the wet tyre runners with Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) storming away from fourth on the grid to have a six second lead over Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) at the end of Lap 2; the pair started from the front row on full wet tyres. The pace dropped rapidly as the track quickly dried with Bassani lapping as much as four seconds quicker than Gardner behind him, expanding his lead to more than 10 seconds by the time Lap 4 concluded.
However, on Lap 5, Bassani started haemorrhaging time to Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK), with the six-time Champion starting on intermediate tyres. The gap came down from over 10 seconds to two by the end of Lap 6 before the Italian pitted on that lap; handing Rea the lead as Bassani opted for slick tyres and came ahead of all the riders who pitted before him. At the start of Lap 10, Bassani was within 58 seconds – the Pit Intervention Time – of Rea who had yet to stop. This gap continued to fall but the #47 wasn’t able to regain the time lost and finished seventh.
WorldSBK MOST Race One.
WorldSBK MOST Race One.
While Bassani was able to put in lap times in the 1’32s – around three seconds quicker than Rea – the battle out in front turned into Rea and Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon) with the 2021 Champion around eight or nine tenths quicker than his rival. Although the Turkish star kept closing the gap, Rea’s pace was enough to keep Razgatlioglu behind him to end his win drought that extended since Phillip Island Race 1 in 2022.
Rea was joined on the podium by Razgatlioglu and Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) with the Italian also opting to start on the inters and not stop for slicks. Rea was able to go with the wet tyre runners in the opening laps while other intermediate riders dropped down, including Razgatlioglu, before battling back. The top three were separated by just eight seconds after 22 laps as Ulsterman claimed his 119th career victory and ensuring he now has 15 winning campaigns in WorldSBK. Razgatlioglu took his 21st podium of the year, and his 19th consecutive for the fourth-longest all-time streak as he closed the gap on Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing) to 54 points. Petrucci gave Ducati a round number of podiums, with their 1050th at a venue they took their 1000th at last year.
Scott Redding (ROKiT BMW Motorrad) also didn’t stop as he claimed fourth place despite starting from the pitlane.
Scott Redding (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) also didn’t stop as he claimed fourth place despite starting from the pitlane. Redding was the first to pit as he came in at the end of the Warm Up lap to switch to the intermediate tyres and he surged up the order to finish in P4, finding off a resurgent Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) in fifth. It meant all five manufacturers finished inside the top five, while Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) completed the top six. P4 to P6 were separated by under a second as they battled and switched positions.
Bassani finished the race in seventh, just over 23 seconds down on Rea despite opting to stop, with the Italian the highest-placed rider in the classification who had stopped. The #47 made up three positions on the final lap as he first overtook Loris Baz (Bonovo Action BMW) and Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) in one move to move into eighth, before he overtook Dominique Aegerter (Ten Kate Racing Yamaha) to secure seventh. Aegerter ended the race in eighth, with Lowes ninth and Baz rounding out the top ten.
WorldSBK MOST Race One.
WorldSBK MOST Race One.
Rookie Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was 11th after starting from the front row. He pitted at the end of Lap 5 to switch tyres, finishing ahead of Bautista in 12th. The reigning Champion lost 18 seconds compared to the Pit Intervention Time which dropped him behind Gardner, with the Australian coming into the pits behind him but leaving ahead. Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) scored points on his return as he took him 13th, ahead of Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) in 14th and Tito Rabat (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) in 15th.
Lorenzo Baldassarri (GMT94 Yamaha) had been running in the points but a penultimate lap crash at Turn 2 dropped him down the order to P16, with the rookie three tenths behind Rabat. Xavi Vierge (Team HRC), Isaac Vinales (TPR Team Pedercini Racing), Roberto Tamburini (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) and Oliver Konig (Orelac Racing MOVISIO) rounded out the classified riders.
Rea was able to go with the wet tyre runners in the opening laps while other intermediate riders dropped down, including Razgatlioglu, before battling back.
Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) was the first retirement when he crashed out on Lap 6 and Turn 15, while Eric Granado (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team) retired after completing seven laps. Teammate Hannes Soomer crashed out at Turn 20 with just a handful of laps to go while Philipp Oettl (Team GoEleven) brought his machine into the pits to retire.
1 Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) 2 Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) +4.007s
3 Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +7.939s
Tissot Superpole
Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) went head-to-head for victory in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship in Sunday morning’s Tissot Superpole Race with the Turkish star claiming victory and denting Alvaro Bautista’s (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) Championship lead even further. The #1 battled his way from 14th on the grid to a podium place as he limited the damage in the title fight, with the gap cut to 49 points.
It was ten laps of non-stop drama in the Superpole Race as the ‘Titanic Trio’ returned to the rostrum together.
Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) surged from P4 to P1 when the lights went out as he went in search of his first victory, but soon found himself demoted to third behind Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK). The pair pulled away from the #47 as they battled it out for victory. The Turkish star gained two places on Lap 4 as he first overtook Rea before passing Bassani as he moved into the lead. On Lap 6, Rea moved ahead of the #54 after he ran wide at Turn 13 with a move into Turn 20, but the Yamaha rider responded at Turn 3 on the next lap.
The pair finished first and second while there was a battle for third raging behind them, which was decided at the penultimate corner on the final lap. With Bassani’s pace dropping off compared to the leaders, Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) was able to pass him at Turn 20 on Lap 10 to secure a podium finish from 14th on the grid to secure a front row start for Race 2, alongside Razgatlioglu and Rea.
Razgatlioglu’s win was his 37th win and his fifth of the year, while he’s closing in on Carl Fogarty’s 109 podiums with the 2021 Champion five down on the Brit.
Razgatlioglu’s win was his 37th win and his fifth of the year, while he’s closing in on Carl Fogarty’s 109 podiums with the 2021 Champion five down on the Brit. Rea celebrated his 400th WorldSBK race start with his 255th podium while Bautista added his 78th rostrum to his record.
Bassani’s fourth place means he starts in the same position as he did in the first two races of the Czech Round after missing out on a podium, and he’ll be joined by Ducati rival Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) as he finished fifth. Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) converted his front row start into sixth place to secure a second row start for Race 2 as his strong weekend continues.
Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) will lead away the third row in Sunday afternoon’s race as he took seventh place, ahead of Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark racing Team). The Italian dropped down the order after he ran wide at Turn 1 on Lap 1 before fighting back to secure eighth. Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) was ninth as he secured the final place on the third row for Race 2, with Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) just missing out with tenth.
Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) retired from inside the top ten when he had a spectacular crash on the opening lap, ending his points streak which started at Portimao Race 1 last year. Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) started from ninth but crashed out on the opening lap when Rinaldi forced his way through on the Spaniard, dropping him down the grid for Race 2.
Tissot Superpole Race Podium MOST (Full Results Here)
1 Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) 2 Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +1.203s 3 Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) +2.968s
Race Two
Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing) completed a remarkable Sunday turnaround as he made MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship history with his 18th win of the 2023 season as title rival Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon) crashed out from the lead after initially resisting pressure from the reigning Champion. It gave Bautista a 25-point swing in the Championship standings as the #1 wrote his name into the record books.
Bautista didn’t get away well from the line as the lights went out but still found himself into the lead heading into Turn 1, before he tried to pull out a gap.
Bautista didn’t get away well from the line as the lights went out but still found himself into the lead heading into Turn 1, before he tried to pull out a gap. In the early stages, Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) battled hard over second with Rea making a move on the #54 at the first chicane on Lap 4 before the 2021 Champion responded almost immediately. From there, the Yamaha star closed the gap on Bautista where they had a barnstorming battle.
The Spaniard put Razgatlioglu under relentless pressure before the #54 crashed on Lap 17 at Turn 3 to hand Bautista a 25-point swing in the title race.
The pair were often looking to switch positions with Razgatlioglu claiming the lead on Lap 7 at Turn 13 with Bautista staying close and looking to make a move at Turn 1, but the Turkish star was able to respond under braking at the chicane. On Lap 12, Bautista’s tactic changed as he looked to pass his rival at Turn 20 on the inside, but the Yamaha rider responded through Turn 21 before the pair were battling under braking into Turn 1.
However, on Lap 17, Razgatlioglu’s race came to an end. He had a highside heading out of Turn 2 and into Turn 3 which forced him to retire while leading. This allowed Bautista to claim victory by more than four seconds and gain 25 points on his rival, with the Championship gap expanding to 74 points. The win was his 50th in WorldSBK, but it was also a historic one: the 18th win of his season means he has now won more races in one season than any other rider.
The win was his 50th in WorldSBK, but it was also a historic one: the 18th win of his season means he has now won more races in one season than any other rider.
The battle for second went down to the wire with three riders separated by 0.134s across the line. Rea had been in second after Razgatlioglu’s crash but his pace was slower than Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) and Axel Bassani (Motocorsa Racing) as the two Italians closed in on the Kawasaki. On the final lap, Petrucci went around the outside of Turn 21 and got a much better run down the straight to pip Rea to second by just 0.073s. Bassani, who lost a heap of time when he ran through the gravel at the chicane in the early stages, was 0.061s off the podium. Second place gave Petrucci his third podium in WorldSBK and his second of the Czech Round while Rea moved onto 256 career podiums.
Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) concluded the strongest weekend of his WorldSBK career with sixth as he finished three seconds down on Rinaldi.
Michael Ruben Rinaldi (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) secured fifth place after dropping away from the podium fight in the closing stages, while Remy Gardner (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) concluded the strongest weekend of his WorldSBK career with sixth as he finished three seconds down on Rinaldi. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) bounced back from his Tissot Superpole Race crash, and a grid slot outside of the top nine, to finish in seventh. He was ahead of Scott Redding (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) in eighth, the best BMW rider, while Xavi Vierge (Team HRC) claimed top Honda honours with ninth. Loris Baz (Bonovo Action BMW) completed the top ten.
Rookie Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) was just half-a-second away from a place in the top ten as he came home in 11th while fending off Iker Lecuona (Team HRC). The Spanish rider was less than a tenth away from the double WorldSSP Champion as he finished 12th, while Philipp Oettl (Team GoEleven) and Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) duelled it out for 13th. Lowes was running in the top ten in the early stages but dropped down the order before coming home in 14th, 16 seconds clear of Michael van der Mark (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team) who concluded his comeback round in the points.
WorldSBK MOST Race Two.
WorldSBK MOST Race Two.
Substitute rider Roberto Tamburini (Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team) was nine seconds behind the Dutchman as he finished in 16th, ahead of Spanish duo Isaac Vinales (TPR Team Pedercini Racing) and Tito Rabat (Barni Spark Racing Team). Estonia’s Hannes Soomer (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team) was 19th while Garrett Gerloff (Bonovo Action BMW) was 20th and two laps down. The American crashed at Turn 1 on Lap 1 and, while he re-joined the race, he spent two laps in the box.
Eric Granado (PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team) retired after a Turn 7 crash on Lap 2 as his race came to a premature end, while Lorenzo Baldassarri (GMT94 Yamaha) crashed on Lap 4 at Turn 1 which put the Italian out of the race. Home hero Oliver Konig (Orelac Racing MOVISIO) brought his Kawasaki machine into the pits in the early stages to retire.
Discussing what caused Razgatlioglu’s crash, Pirelli’s Motorcycle Racing Director, Giorgio Barbier, said: “In WorldSBK Race 2, with the new C0567 rear specification, we recorded three cases of blistering: Rea, Gardner and Razgatlioglu. For the first two, the blisters were extremely small and had no effect on the performance and race result, whereas in Razgatlioglu’s case, the tyre had two more evident blisters and the telemetry data shows sudden deflation of the tyre. Even if the Yamaha rider’s race pace was extremely high and none of the other riders’ tyres show any signs of stress or wear, these types of episodes clearly must not occur, so we will conduct an in-depth laboratory analysis of the three tyres with blistering to figure out what may have caused it.”
1 Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
2 Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +4.652s
3 Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +4.725s
Championship standings
1. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) 427 points
2. Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK) 353
3. Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) 251
A mind-boggling 7,500 tonnes of dirt will be transported into Marvel Stadium for a showdown of epic proportions as the world’s best dirt bike riders descend on the sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne, on November 24 and 25. Grab your tickets for the 2023 World Supercross Championship (WSX).
Marvel Stadium to be transformed into a man-made battlefield on November 24 – 25 to host the world’s best dirt racers.
The Australian Grand Prix is the grand finale of the six-round WSX season, the world’s only internationally touring supercross championship. Having travelled to the UK, Singapore, Germany, Canada and Abu Dhabi before landing on Aussie shores, it will be only the second time in history the Championship has been held down under.
SX Global CEO Adam Bailey said: “In 2022, we had over 50,000 fans pack out Marvel stadium across two nights to watch the best supercross riders compete and fantastic feedback from all who attended. With momentum around the Championship growing rapidly, we’re expecting even more fans to come from all over Australia and internationally to enjoy the action and a weekend in Melbourne.”
The World Supercross Australian GP will also feature the Grand Final of the Fox Australian Supercross Championship, with the best domestic competitors taking the spotlight on Friday night.
The World Supercross Australian GP will also feature the Grand Final of the Fox Australian Supercross Championship (ASX), with the best domestic competitors taking the spotlight on Friday night. On Saturday, World Champions will be crowned in front of a packed Marvel Stadium and a live global broadcast audience.
Germany’s Ken Roczen is the defending FIM World Championship in the 450cc (WSX) class, with American Shane Mcelrath seeking to defend his 250cc (SX2) crown. The two will fend off challenges from some of the world’s greatest, including Joey Savatgy (USA), Dean Wilson (SCO), Justin Brayton (USA), Colt Nichols (USA), Max Anstie (ENG), Luke Clout (AUS), Aaron Tanti (AUS) and many more.
Spectators will witness some of the best supercross racers on the planet, as well as an incredible night of entertainment featuring live music, stunning pyrotechnics, gravity-defying freestyle motocross stunts and more.
Spectators attending on November 24 and 25 will witness some of the best supercross racers on the planet, as well as an incredible night of entertainment featuring live music, stunning pyrotechnics, gravity-defying freestyle motocross stunts and more. It’s a massive weekend of sport, entertainment and fun for all ages. WSX Australian GP general public tickets are on sale now.
2023 World Supercross Championship Calendar
Singapore GP – National Stadium, Singapore – 30 September
German GP – Merkur Spiel Arena, Dusseldorf – 14 October
Canadian GP – BC Place, Vancouver – 28 October
Abu Dhabi GP – Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi – 4-5 November
Australian GP – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne – 24-25 November
YMA have announced the YZ range of VictorYZone machines for 2024. One of the most popular bikes on the MX startgate – YZ250F – receives a wide range of upgrades for 2024. Other big news is that spectacularly cool 50th anniversary livery! Check out the changes…
The 2024 Yamaha YZ range has just dropped! Check out all the changes and that epic 50th anniversary livery.
2024 Yamaha YZ Range Pricing
2024 YZ250F Lighter, slimmer, faster Lighter, sharper handling, more power, featuring an all-new frame, more compact body and improved smartphone tuneability. A lighter, more compact chassis offers improved handling feel and more comfortable riding position, a revised intake path boosts mid- to high-rpm performance, and an advanced new Power Tuner App is simpler to use and more intuitive than ever.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
“A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance.”
New Yamaha Power Tuner app
Like having factory team support in your pocket, Yamaha’s groundbreaking Power Tuner App is revised to be even more user-friendly. New features include an intuitive Simple Tuning slide bar for engine mapping, Traction and Launch Control tuning, lap timer, along with helpful engine and suspension tuning guides. The all-new Traction Control System communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction. Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF. The updated Launch Control System now features an rpm limiter which can be adjusted in 500 rpm increments between 6,000 rpm and 14,000 rpm for optimised launches when the gate drops. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.
New Yamaha Power Tuner app.
Slimmer body and improved ergos.
Slimmer body and improved ergos
The new 2024 YZ250F has a slimmer, flatter body design for improved control, including a more narrow fuel tank, lower airbox and more narrow radiator shrouds. The rider triangle is also improved with increased legroom between the seat and footpegs for greater rider comfort.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
Revised suspension settings
Class leading, fully adjustable KYB coil springtype fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance. New for 2024, the fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment. Linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB shock with revised settings to provide less pitch on corner entry/exit for improved stability.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
New air intake design Optimised
intake path draws air from under the side covers and seat allowing for a lighter, slimmer and more compact body. This redesign allows radiator shrouds to be slimmer and the airbox cover to be lower and more narrow. The more efficient intake path also boosts mid- to high-rpm engine performance.
A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame based on the flagship YZ450F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of straight-line stability and cornering performance.
Advanced 250cc four-stroke engine
Featuring a high-spec piston, aggressive cam profiles and forward positioned intake cylinder head layout, the YZ250F’s advanced fourstroke engine is known for its broad, useable powerband and class-leading low-end and midrange torque. New for 2024, a more efficient intake path and revised ECU settings results in even more mid- to high-end power and a redesigned camchain improves durability.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F 50th anniversary.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F 50th anniversary.
All-new aluminium bilateral beam frame
A completely redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame based on the flagship YZ450F provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of straight-line stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction, allowing the rider to charge corners with greater confidence.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
Class-leading suspension
Fully adjustable KYB coil spring-type fork with speed-sensitive damping delivers exceptional balance between handling and bump absorption for championship-winning performance. New for 2024, the fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment.
High performance braking system
A large 270mm front brake disc and 240mm rear are coupled with a Nissin calipers to provide exceptional stopping power and control.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
2024 Yamaha YZ250F.
Adjustable engine maps
New handlebar-mounted switch allows on-thefly selection between two preloaded engine maps with the push of a button, making it easy to make immediate adjustments to changing track or weather conditions. Maps are loaded and configured within the Power Tuner App.
This model draws its inspiration from 1990s-era Yamaha two-stroke motocrossers to honour 50 years of Yamaha innovation.
Strong, lightweight wheels
Careful computer-aided refinement of each wheel’s cross-sectional profile shaves valuable weight without sacrificing durability. Unique three-cross-spoke pattern on the rear wheel improves impact absorption and overall feel.
The 2024 YZ125 continues to represent an important evolution in Yamaha’s two stroke lineage. 2022 saw the first full model change to the iconic model in more than 15 years.
2024 YZ125
The 2024 YZ125 continues to represent an important evolution in Yamaha’s two stroke lineage. 2022 saw the first full model change to the model in more than 15 years. Significant improvements included the thoroughly reworked liquid-cooled 125cc to produce more power.
Liquid-cooled Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) 125cc two-stroke engine boasts bulk power in the mid- to high-range
High-precision Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK38S carburettor features throttle position sensor and 3D-map-controlled CDI unit resulting in crisp throttle response and superior rideability
Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range
Short and light muffler
2024 Yamaha YZ125.
High performance brake setup features rigid front caliper, large front pistons and rotors with large pad contact area for exceptional stopping power and feel, along with low unsprung weight
Narrow tank, flat seat and slim radiator shrouds offer great freedom of movement
Fully adjustable KYB inverted front fork with a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve for high performance and comfort
Fully adjustable KYB rear shock features lowfriction Kashima Coat internals
Race-proven, highly developed forged aluminium semi-double cradle frame or nimble handling, supreme control and minimal rider fatigue
2024 Yamaha YZ125.
2024 Yamaha YZ125.
Removable aluminium rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight
Six-speed, close-ratio transmission has wide transmission gear teeth and optimised ratios for maximum performance
Lightweight rear sprocket and chain
High-capacity radiator features a 10-row core with blacked-out louvres to deliver maximum cooling and aggressive looks
Lightweight aluminium handlebar with twoposition adjustable handlebar clamp
2024 Yamaha YZ125.
2024 Yamaha YZ125.
Adjustable clutch lever with cable adjuster
Premium graphics are embedded for improved durability and scratch resistance
Race-developed Bridgestone Battlecross X20 tyres
YZ125SP model available in retro inspired graphics
The 2024 YZ250 retains the fast and fun liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc twostroke powerplant, the compact chassis, highly developed lightweight aluminium frame, and the intuitive handling character and usability.
2024 YZ250
The 2024 YZ250 retains the fast and fun liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc twostroke powerplant, the compact chassis, highly developed lightweight aluminium frame, and the intuitive handling character and usability that’s made it a favourite among competitive motocross racers and recreational riders alike.
Natural rider ergonomics with a narrow tank, flat seat and slim radiator shrouds offering great freedom of movement
Advanced liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc two-stroke engine is lightweight, compact and fun, with a wide, hard-hitting powerband
Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
Advanced Hitachi Astemo Keihin PWK38S carburettor with power jet and throttle position sensor provides extra-crisp throttle response
Lightweight, high performance brake setup features large front pistons, rigid caliper and rotors with large pad contact area for exceptional stopping power and feel
Fully adjustable KYB fork features the SpeedSensitive System for precise handling and superb shock absorption
Fully adjustable KYB rear shock features reduced-friction Kashima Coat internals
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
Race-proven, highly developed forged aluminium semi-double cradle frame
Removable aluminium rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight
Finely tuned lightweight chassis and advanced suspension endow the YZ250 with class-leading handling
Smooth-shifting, five-speed, close-ratio transmission ensures confident gear changes in all conditions
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
2024 Yamaha YZ250.
Lightweight rear sprocket design and lightweight chain
High-capacity radiator features a 10-row core with blacked-out louvres to deliver maximum cooling and aggressive looks
Lightweight aluminium handlebar with twoposition adjustable handlebar clamp
Adjustable clutch lever with works-style cable adjuster
Race-developed Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyres
Premium graphics are embedded for high durability and scratch resistance
YZ250SP available with 1993 retro inspired graphics to celebrate 50 years of winning YZs
2024 YZ450F
The ultimate open class YZ YZ450F is the bike to beat in Australia with Dean Ferris leading the charge following Aaron Tanti’s 2022 ProMX title. Its reversed cylinder head layout, forged aluminium piston, 39 mm titanium valves, lightened crank assembly and dry sump lubrication contribute to a light, compact machine for broad pulling power across the entire rev range.
The ultimate open class YZ YZ450F is the bike to beat in Australia with Dean Ferris leading the charge in ProMX.
Adjustable Traction and Launch Control
Running the same revised smartphone Power Tuner app as the MY24 YZ250F, the YZ450F also benefits from the Traction Control System that communicates wheel slip to the ECU, tuning the engine to maintain ideal rear wheel traction. Three levels can be selected: HIGH, LOW or OFF. The Launch Control System continues to implement traction control and features an rpm limiting setting, which can be adjusted in 500rpm increments between 6000rpm and 11,00-0rpm. Both systems are controlled through the Yamaha Power Tuner App.
2024 Yamaha YZ450F.
2024 Yamaha YZ450F.
Advanced aluminium bilateral beam frame
The precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance. The result is a better handling machine with lighter feel, more agility and increased traction allowing the rider to enter corners with greater confidence and more line choices.
The precisely tuned aluminium bilateral beam frame provides just the right amount of strength and flex for the perfect balance of stability and cornering performance.
Class leading suspension
High-spec fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB coil spring-type fork provides exceptional bump absorption. The front fork also features toolless compression clickers for easy adjustment. The linkage-type rear suspension features a KYB® shock with revised damping characteristics to match the YZ450F’s highly refined chassis.
High-spec fully adjustable Speed Sensitive System KYB forks.
450 powerhouse.
High performance braking
A large 270mm front brake rotor is coupled with a Nissin caliper to provide excellent braking performance. Out back, rear brake feel is improved by reducing the rigidity of the brake hose providing a wider range of control at the pedal.
High performance braking.
2024 Yamaha YZ450F.
Compact, lightweight clutch
An advanced clutch design features a disc spring and integrates primary gear and basket into a single steel unit. The result is a more compact, lightweight and durable assembly which yields smoother engagement and excellent feel. Premium clutch cover employs a stylish geometric design that helps minimise scratching and lends a bold look.
2024 YZ85 The 2024 YZ85/LW continues to offer the proven liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 85cc powerplant, fully adjustable suspension and large diameter brakes that were fitted to the previous model to expand overall performance.
The 2024 YZ85/LW continues to offer the proven liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 85cc powerplant, fully adjustable suspension and large diameter brakes that were fitted to the previous model to expand overall performance.
Natural rider ergonomics with a narrow tank, flat seat and slim, symmetrical shrouds offering great freedom of movement
Straight intake design for strong power in the low rpm range
Removable lightweight aluminium rear subframe • Aluminium swingarm with high longitudinal and torsional rigidity for sharp handling
2024 Yamaha YZ85.
2024 Yamaha YZ85.
2024 Yamaha YZ85.
2024 Yamaha YZ85.
Integrated rear brake master cylinder design with built-in sub-reservoir provides linear brake response
Premium graphics are embedded for durability and scratch resistance
Lightweight handlebars and four-position handlebar mounts adjust to suit rider preference
Advanced 85cc two-stroke engine features the Yamaha Power Valve System for broad power delivery
Crankcase design features a spacer-style reed valve intake for high air/gas flow
Race-proven KYB inverted cartridge fork and KYB rear shock are fully adjustable
Big 220mm and 190mm wave-rotor disc brakes offer precise control and one-finger stopping power • Transmission features oversized gears for firm engagement and smooth shifts
Blue lightweight rims are stylish, durable, reduce unsprung weight and come wrapped in high performance Dunlop MX3S tyres
High-capacity lightweight radiator has large cores for efficiency and blacked-out louvres for an aggressive look
2024 YZ65 Built to win, the YZ65 is ready to tackle the track with winning performance right out of the gate. This compact machine features Yamaha’s renowned off-road competition quality and durability just like the bigger YZs.
Built to win, the YZ65 is ready to tackle the track with winning performance right out of the gate. This compact machine features Yamaha’s renowned off-road competition quality and durability just like the bigger YZs.
Legendary Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS), a mechanical power valve system that delivers a broad spread of power and torque across the entire rpm range
Carefully tuned Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK28 carburettor meters fuel flow and provides crisp acceleration and throttle response across the entire powerband
Six-speed, close-ratio transmission optimises gear ratios for maximum performance, giving riders the right gear for every race condition
Digital CDI system delivers precise spark and monitors engine speed to ensure optimal timing for excellent response
Compact radiator delivers maximum cooling efficiency even in the toughest racing conditions
Light, neutral handling built on a strong steel cradle frame with excellent bump absorption in the roughest track sections, jump landings and whoop sections
Removable aluminium rear subframe is constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight and convenient maintenance, just like the full-size motocross bikes
Up front, a 36mm KYB coil spring fork offers excellent compliance with settings based on Yamaha’s extensive testing experience
Out back, a link-less shock design is light and compact and works through a swingarm with YZ125-style chain adjusters. Both front and rear suspension systems are tuneable for both rebound and compression damping
Wave-style brake rotors are lighter than conventional rotors and have that full size YZ family style
Maxxcross SI tyres offer good grip across a variety of track conditions, utilising 60/100-14 front and 80/100-12 rear tyre sizes
With a four-position adjustable aluminium handlebar clamp, adjustable position clutch and front brake levers, grippy foot pegs and long seat design to help riders move across the bike, the YZ65 is highly tuneable to fit riders of various sizes
New 2024 aggressive YZ family styling with embedded graphics and blue anodised rims
The West Australian Hard Enduro Series (WHES) 4th round took place on July 22. The week leading up to the race, Bridgetown experienced a huge amount of rain which made for a testing track on Saturday. Rieju Rider, Sam Rogers, took a commanding win in the gold class, further cementing the brand in Aussie racing.
Rieju Rider, Sam Rogers, took a commanding win in the gold class, further cementing the brand in Aussie racing.
Thankfully the weather cleared up and the riders were treated to blue skies. After tackling the first lap, the dirt dried out which lead to grippy and competitive conditions, which gave the riders all the reason they needed to push hard.
Gold Class by Enduro Parts Australia
1 Sam Rogers 2 Darren Rudling 3 Jakob Petrig
Official timing results indicate that Sam Rogers was the only rider to complete all 4 laps within the Gold Category Race.
Sam Rogers.
Sam Rogers.
Sam Rogers: “Super happy to come away with the win being my first win of the season and in my racing career! These bikes really know how to tackle the hard stuff! The MR300 PRO hadn’t missed a beat all day, combined with the MITAS MX-MH double green tyres, I seemed to find more grip than everyone else which made my life a whole lot easier.”
Our homegrown talent has been battling it out on track and making us proud! Check out our monthly column that follows all things Aussies racing internationally on and off-road, from MotoGP to AMA Motocross. See what our future and current champions are up to… Words: Ed Stratmann.
Beginning his month at Donington Park, Remy Gardner endured a difficult weekend at the office due to the tricky conditions and his lack of prior track knowledge. Photo Via: Remy Gardner Racing.
Remy Gardner – World Superbike Beginning his month at Donington Park, Remy Gardner endured a difficult weekend at the office due to the tricky conditions and his lack of prior track knowledge. Although encouragement could initially be extracted from his charge from 18th to 10th in race one, the Superpole race and race two proved very difficult, for he could only muster 15th and 12th place finishes respectively.
Looking for an improved effort at Imola, frustratingly this wasn’t to be, as the Yamaha pilot struggled to adapt to another unfamiliar circuit in the sweltering heat. Bagging 11th in both races to go with his 11th in the Superpole race in a weekend where he displayed solid race pace to recover from way back, an upbeat Gardner took the positives and will now switch his attention to the next round.
Looking for an improved effort at Imola, frustratingly this wasn’t to be, as the Yamaha pilot struggled to adapt to another unfamiliar circuit in the sweltering heat. Photo Via: Remy Gardner Racing.
“It was once again a very hot day, and the weekend hasn’t been easy, but we have to focus on the good parts – the races today were not bad at all, the race pace was decent, and we could fight to recover positions. We took some valuable points and we gained good data for the future. Let’s move forward to the next round in Most,” said the man who occupies 11th in the standings.
Oli Bayliss – World Supersport Entering the Imola stop of the World Supersport calendar under a serious injury cloud following the dislocated shoulder and subsequent ligament damage sustained at Donington during qualifying, Oli Bayliss ultimately had to withdraw after FP1 due to his ailments despite giving it a crack.
Bayliss had to withdraw after FP1 in Imola due to his ailments despite giving it a crack. Photo Via: Oli Bayliss Racing
“Unfortunately, the seventh round has come to an early end for myself here at Imola. I’ve been declared unfit for the rest of the weekend. After the crash at Donington Park we had an MRI done and found one ligament sliced through and one sliced halfway through proving we did dislocate the shoulder in the crash,” he divulged.
“I thought I might have at least been able to ride this weekend, however, after struggling to ride a bicycle early on in the week, I knew it would have been a difficult situation. We now have to look at all options to get myself back to 100% so I have no problems in the future with an old injury. Thank you to everyone for the support, and of course my team, D34G Racing for everything they are doing for me. Hopefully we’ll come back strong very soon.”
Senna Agius – European Moto2 Aussie sensation Senna Agius mixed the highs with the lows in July, with an emphatic victory in Portugal starting things off superbly before a frustrating crash in Catalunya ended his month disappointingly. Having logged first in all the sessions and both races to keep up his imperious form to ensure he extended his ascendancy atop the standings, another statement blow was landed by Agius to his adversaries at Portimao.
Aussie sensation Senna Agius mixed the highs with the lows in July, with an emphatic victory in Portugal starting things off superbly before a frustrating crash in Catalunya ended his month disappointingly. Photo Via: Intact GP.
A nasty spill at Catalunya sadly ended his weekend here on the Friday, though, thus meaning he missed both races and the chance to wrap up the title.
“Portimao two weeks ago was, on the whole, very pleasing from our point of view. First of all, great praise to Senna, who delivered a fantastic weekend. To top it, he won both races, which he really dominated,” said Dirk Reissmann of the LIQUI MOLY Husqvarna Intact GP Junior Team.
A nasty spill at Catalunya sadly ended his weekend here on the Friday, though, thus meaning he missed both races and the chance to wrap up the title. Photo Via: Intact GP.
“For Barcelona we had hoped to continue at this level with him, but unfortunately this came abruptly to an end by a crash. Fortunately, Senna is doing well, apart of course from the two fractures he suffered in his hand. This was shown by a scan very clearly. At the moment it looks like no surgery will be necessary, as there is a long break until the next race. In any case, we wish him all the best for a quick and uncomplicated recovery. Nevertheless, it is a great pity that this weekend is over for him.”
Harrison Voight – European Moto2 Making vital progress with every passing outing, there’s been much to admire about Harrison Voight’s latest offerings. To start with Portugal, and his impressive charge from 10th to fifth was a major highlight on a weekend that was ruined in the second race by a front brake problem. Another step in the right direction was then made in Catalunya, with a 13th and a sixth in the races supplementing his third in FP1, fourth in FP2 and eighth in qualifying.
Making vital progress with every passing outing, there’s been much to admire about Harrison Voight’s latest offerings. Photo Via Harrison Voight Racing.
“Felt good to gain more experience today in both races. In race one, I got off to a good start and was gaining positions early although I started having issues with arm pump and getting pain in my lower back. Race two was much better, having more pace and consistency considering the pain in my back. Nevertheless, I’m satisfied to finally get a decent result after the past rounds we’ve had. Big thank you to the team, sponsors and supporters that make this happen,” he recalled.
Jacob Roulstone – Red Bull Rookies Cup & JuniorGP Moto3 Continuing to make impressive strides forward, Jacob Roulstone’s July has been littered with upside. Kicking things off at the JuniorGP at Portimao with a fifth in qualifying before going ninth in the opening race, where mistakes cost him, and 14th in the second, where he was running fourth until being pushed wide on the penultimate lap, he left Portugal knowing his results didn’t match his speed.
Continuing to make impressive strides forward, Jacob Roulstone’s July has been littered with upside. Photo: Jacob Roulstone Racing Facebook.
Eager for more at Catalunya, Roulstone’s wicked pace was evident from the outset, as he not only banked fourth and second in the free practice sessions, but also qualified a striking second. He then carried his momentum into race one on his way to claiming a fantastic second to reward himself for all his hard work. Even though he was taken out in the second stanza to end the event on a sour note, he still left feeling content with his output.
“A second podium in FIM JuniorGP today in race one by finishing in P2 and so very happy to share this with everyone who works hard for me to be able to race. Race 2: DNF after being taken out along with three other riders. But we won’t let that take the shine off an awesome weekend,” he reflected. “Thanks to the Aspar Team, Santi, Antonio and Fran for all their amazing work all week. We go on summer break now for this championship until October. In the meantime a little time to relax and then training hard to keep aiming higher.”
Josh Brookes – British Superbike Beginning the first of the two BSB rounds in July wonderfully at Snetterton, Josh Brookes propelled himself onto the podium in two of the three bouts. While his pair of seconds in the sprint race and the opener were brilliant, the fact he was forced out in the finale courtesy of a sensor issue while leading scuppered his weekend.
Keeping along his upward trajectory in BSB, Josh Brookes has enjoyed some more solid bodies of work in the subsequent two events to accompany his victory at the first round of the series. Photo: BSB.
Topping the opening practice session and locking in third in qualifying at Brands Hatch, the signs were excellent that this was a precursor for a strong weekend ahead. Getting 12th in a wet sprint race definitely wasn’t what he envisaged, and neither was finishing ninth and crashing out in the Sunday races respectively to end his round in an unsatisfactory manner. Wanting to put this one in the rear vision mirror, both he and the team’s attention will now rapidly shift to the upcoming Thruxton, as Brookes and co. will be striving for an upturn in fortunes.
“The weekend started out well and it was looking promising, we topped the first practice, the pace and everything was consistent throughout practice and even in qualifying we had a last-minute shower and we were on the front row for the first race. But then it seemed everything turned bad and sour. The first race, I can only imagine we had a bad tyre or something as the bike just didn’t perform in wet conditions, we got a poor result, which meant I had a bad position on the grid for the dry race today. I made up a couple of places, but not enough to be satisfied. We tried to make something of the final race, but I got squeezed in the first turn, which ended up in a crash – so I have nothing really good to take away from the weekend. We’re frustrated, annoyed – all the emotions you can have. We’ll now regroup ahead of Thruxton and hope we can turn it around there,” he lamented.
Jason O’Halloran – British Superbike Racing out of the blocks at Snetterton to grab pole and a third in the sprint, Jason O’Halloran couldn’t have hoped for a better way to start the fifth round of BSB. Backing this up with a fifth and a sixth in the races, these solid outcomes were as good as he could’ve hoped he admitted, with the Ducati and BMW men enjoying a clear speed advantage.
Racing out of the blocks at Snetterton to grab pole and a third in the sprint, Jason O’Halloran couldn’t have hoped for a better way to start the fifth round of BSB. Photo: BSB Championship.
Brands Hatch then awaited the McAMS Yamaha man, as the wet surface and grip issues saw him only capable of fifth in race one to start the round in decent fashion. A pair of sixths then followed on the Sunday, which left him feeling disappointed and eager for more at the next one at a happy hunting ground of his at Thruxton, where he’s won five of the previous six. “It’s been a tough weekend to be honest. I’d be lying if I said I was happy about it. I’m getting quite frustrated at the minute, but that’s life, you’ve got to keep fighting with what you’ve got.” he expressed.
“I thought Brands would be good for us, but it was just a difficult weekend. We don’t really seem to have any strong points at the moment, which is hard to believe really. We need to put our heads together for Thruxton, I’ve won five of the last six races at Thruxton and if I get beaten there it’ll be tough. It’s not ideal, but we’ll work through it and find a solution.”
Jett Lawrence – AMA Pro Motocross Jett Lawrence has kept up his scintillating form in the 450 class in AMA Pro Motocross by extending his streak to eight straight overall victories and 16 consecutive moto triumphs. Getting the job done in the last four rounds at RedBud, Southwick, Spring Creek and Washougal, the Aussie continues to underline his class, with his ability to manage races, adapt to the conditions at hand and ramp up the intensity when need be being nothing short of remarkable.
Jett Lawrence has kept up his scintillating form in the 450 class in AMA Pro Motocross by extending his streak to eight straight overall victories and 16 consecutive moto triumphs.
How he’s expertly held off the challenge of his teammate, Chase Sexton, has been another key factor, for the #23 has been pushing hard in recent weeks but without reward due to Jett’s mastery. With an undefeated season edging closer and closer and the championship all but sealed for the Aussie dynamo, it’ll be fascinating watching to see if he can achieve a rare perfect season, as just three rounds remain.
Hunter Lawrence – AMA Pro Motocross While Hunter Lawrence still holds the lead in the 250 class in AMA Pro Motocross, things certainly haven’t been easy, for he’s faced his fair share of adversity in the form of crashes, a mechanical DNF and through battling injury. To his credit, though, the ultra-competitive and determined Hunter keeps fighting on doggedly.
While Hunter Lawrence still holds the lead in the 250 class in AMA Pro Motocross, things certainly haven’t been easy, for he’s faced his fair share of adversity in the form of crashes, a mechanical DNF and through battling injury.
Even though he’s been far from satisfied with his last four overalls as a whole, that read 9-13-1-3, that quality work from the beginning of the series has ensured he still has a slender three-point advantage over Haiden Deegan. Looking forward to the three-week break to rest, recover and recalibrate his focus, expect the #96 to come out swinging in the final three rounds in his quest for glory.
Mitch Evans – MXGP Having missed the pre-season and the subsequent first part of the season, Mitch Evans continues to play catch up on his competitors. Making steady gains this month, as he’s now claimed four top 10 overalls in the last five rounds, the aim for him is now to venture into the top five in the stacked MXGP class. Indeed, this is something that’s easier said than done, which was illustrated last weekend in the brutal sands of Lommel, where he duked it out valiantly to claim 13th overall.
Having missed the pre-season and the subsequent first part of the season, Mitch Evans continues to play catch up on his competitors. Photo: Kawasaki Racing EU.
“Moto one was really good; I pushed through really well to eighth and was happy with my riding. I got a better start in race two, but got caught up in turn two and lost a heap of positions. I came back through again, but then I felt a lot of cramping in my lower back. There were a lot of positives again; just the last ten to fifteen minutes could have been better,” asserted Evans.
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