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Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin finally clinched his maiden MotoGP win at the Styrian GP on Sunday.

It was a sweet victory for the 23-year-old rider who previously missed out on four races due to a wrist injury sustained in Portugal.

Moreover, the Spaniard managed to overcome immense pressure from reigning world champion Joan Mir.

Nonetheless, the race was earlier shrouded by a red flag incident as a wildcard entry, Dani Pedrosa crashed and his KTM RC16 collided with Aprilia’s Lorenzo Salvadori.

 

After a thorough clean-up operation, the race was restarted with the original grid position.

Ducati MotoGP rider Jack Miller took the lead in the early stage before Martin managed to sneak through, followed by Mir.

Miller then found himself behind championship leader Fabio Quartararo in a battle for third place before the Australian lost his grip and crashed out.

As a result, Martin and Mir were left fighting for the win before the youngster took the chequered flag with a 1.5s lead ahead of the Suzuki rider.

MotoGP will return to action at the Red Bull Ring next week.

Raul Fernandez will race in the premier class next season with Tech3 KTM, thus ending all the speculation regarding his future.

The announcement was made live during the FP4 session at the Styrian GP on Saturday.

Fernandez will teamed-up with his Moto2 compatriot, Remy Gardner, at MotoGP under the guidance of Tech3 boss, Herve Poncharal.

“We are delighted, proud and excited to welcome Raul Fernandez next to Remy Gardner.

“I think it’s going to be a very exciting 2022 season with the two of the brightest talents of the Moto2 category moving to the premier class,” expressed Poncharal.

Fernandez and Gardner will replace Iker Lecuona and Danilo Petrucci, who is yet to confirm their sit next season.

“I’m pleased with this opportunity from KTM, as much for this year as for the next.

“I’ve been learning a lot and enjoying Moto2 and was able to get into a position where I have this chance to enter MotoGP and for which I’m very grateful.

“It’s the dream of any rider to arrive to this class,” said Fernandez.

Fernandez was earlier linked with a move to Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT) with both Razlan Razali and Johann Stigefelt had expressed interest in the Spanish talent.

However, reports suggest that the Malaysian-sponsored team would have to spend in order to lure the 20-year-old who still has a remaining contract with KTM.

A one-off series eBike, the Serial 1 Mosch/Chopper, is up for grab via auction at the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally today.

The Mosch/Chopper is a one-of-a-kind custom eBike that combines the looks of a 60s-era wheelie bike with psychedelic paint and loads of chopper style.

Aaron Frank, Brand Director at Serial 1, says the company always elevates motorcycle ownership experience via customization.

“For decades, people have been modifying their motorcycles to reflect their unique style and taste.

“The 1-OFF Series applies this same spirit of individualization and personalization to eBikes, showing people just how much fun it is to create an eBike that suits their own unique personality,” he said.

According to the company, the 1-OFF Series plans to release a few run-of-one custom eBike per year, starting with the Mosch/Chopper.

 

The Mosch/Chopper was built based on the Mosch/CTY, including the maintenance-free Gates Carbon Drive belt, powerful Brose mid-mount motor, smooth TRP hydraulic disc brakes, internally routed cables, and wires and integrated lighting.

However, the Mosch/Chopper features a custom modification that includes:

  • long-and-low banana seat, supported by a custom stainless-steel sissy bar
  • high-rise handlebar that creates a perfect riding position for laid-back cruising
  • ’60s-style “Street Freak” paint job, consisting of silver micro-flake basecoat covered in House of Kolor Oriental Blue Kandy
  • Finishings like intricate panels, freak drops, hand pinstriping and single-stroke hand lettering.

The Mosch/Chopper was constructed with the help of chopper builders Warren Heir Jr. and Kendall Lutchman at JR’s Fabrication and Welding in Milwaukee.

For those who are interested, you can check out the online auction HERE.

Bombardier Recreational Products is revising its Can-Am Ryker lineup for 2022 with a new Ryker 900 Sport.

The Ryker 900 Sport will replace the Rally Edition, which had been around since 2019.

This was confirmed by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board, who had approved the Ryker 900 Sport alongside the standard Ryker 900 for 2022.

Can-Am will also introduce a 600cc version of the Ryker 900 in the same year.

According to reports, the Ryker 900 range will be powered by a three-cylinder Rotak 900 ACE engine capable of producing 81.9hp @ 8,000rpm mated to a continuously variable transmission.

Nonetheless, the Ryker 900 Sport will be a road-focused machine compared to the Rally edition, which was features off-road capabilities.

More details on the 2022 Ryker 900 are expected to be unveiled nearing the official launch.

Great news for Allianz Malaysia comprehensive policyholders as the company now offers free roadside assistance for (below 250cc) motorcycles.

The roadside assistance service by Allianz Road Rangers includes:

  • emergency towing assistance (free for up to 50km)
  • fuel delivery
  • battery
  • flat tyre service

Any Allianz Motorcycle Plus (Comprehensive) or Allianz Motorcycle (Comprehensive) (below 250cc) customer can reach out to Allianz Road rangers 24-hour helpline at 1800-22-5542.

Allianz will then dispatched a tow truck or a technician to the location of the customer.

According to Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) Chief Executive Officer Sean Wang, small-displacement motorcycle owners have long waited for a better on-the-road service.

“Allianz General is always trying to push the envelope and provide services that
matter to our customers.

“We started the Allianz Road Rangers service for our motor comprehensive (private car) customers in 2017, and it feels great that we can now do the same for our motorcycle comprehensive policyholders below 250cc,” said Sean.

It’s official, Valentino Rossi will retire from MotoGP at the end of the 2021 season.

The 9-time world champion announced his retirement during an exclusive press conference held on Thursday ahead of the Styrian GP happening this weekend.

The announcement came a bit as a surprise since there were rumours he might continue racing with Aramco Racing Team VR46 next season.

However, that rumour did not materialize, and the 42-year-old decided to call it a day on his illustrious career at MotoGP.

“I’ve decided to stop at the end of this season so unfortunately, this will be my last half-season as a MotoGP rider.

“It’s difficult. It’s a sad moment because it’s difficult to say and to know that next year I will not race with a motorcycle. I’ve done this for more or less 30 years! So next year my life will change.

“But anyway it was great. I enjoyed it very much. It was a long, long journey. Really funny. 26 years in the world championship. I’ve had unforgettable moments with all my team and all my guys that worked for me,” he said.

Rossi admitted that his initial plan at the start of the season was to continue racing beyond 2021.

Nonetheless, after taking into consideration of his poor form this season, the Italian decided its time to take a bow.

“In all sports, results make the difference, so in the end, it’s the right way. I had the chance to race for my team in MotoGP together with my brother next year, something that for sure I like. But anyway it’s okay like this I think… I can’t complain about my career!” he added.

Nevertheless, Rossi will continue to enjoy the remaining half of the 2021 season with Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team starting with this weekend action at the Red Bull Ring.

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