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Ducati Introduces Limited Edition Panigale V2 Troy Bayliss Edition

The Troy Bayliss name will go down in history as one of the gods of motorcycle racing.

In just 12 years of active racing, Bayliss has shattered records and created records that still stand.

Which is fantastic for a person who gave up racing, went into apprenticeship at a local spray painting shop in Australia, then started active racing at the ripe age of 26.

Troy Bayliss is still the only person to ever win a MotoGP and WSB race in the same season.

He also has 52 race wins and 94 podium finishes to his name.

His 52 race wins puts him third in the overall most ever race wins in WSB.

Throughout his career, Troy has almost exclusively raced Ducatis. Save for a couple of Suzukis and Kawasakis early on in his career.

Troy has brought the Italian brand some dazzling race wins, and in honour of that, Ducati has introduced a Troy Bayliss exclusive model.

It is aptly called the Ducati Panigale V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th Anniversary edition.

But why would Ducati honor one of their greatest riders by dedicating a entry-level superbike instead of the flagship Panigale V4R?

Well, considering that Bayliss won all of his championships on a twin, Ducati thought it fit to honour him with the latest twin-cylinder superbike instead – the Panigale V2.

And boy what a machine it is.

From the outside, the unique Panigale V2 features Troy’s 2001 championship winning graphics with the iconic number 21 displayed proudly on its side – like a proper race bike.

The V2 is of course in red, but it also features a dash of green and white to channel the proud Italian heritage.

Still on the outside, Troy’s signature is displayed proudly on the tank while the triple clamp displays the production number of the bike.

Onto the fun stuff.

To make this unique Panigale V2 even more special, Ducati has replaced the standard Showa forks with Ohlins NX30 forks up front and Ohlins TTX36 shock at the rear.

There’s also an Ohlins sourced steering damper.

Ducati has also replaced the battery of standard V2 with a lithium ion unit and the bike now comes as a single seater.

Sports grip, a titanium and carbon exhaust kit and Troy’s number embroidered in white on the seat alongside the Italian national flag top it all off.

Combined, this limited edition Panigale V2 is 3kg lighter than the standard Panigale V2.

There’s no telling when this model will make it to Malaysia, if ever, but if it does, expect it to be in the RM140,000 – RM180,000 region.

Harley-Davidson Records 24% Increase In Global Bike Sales For Q2 2021

Harley-Davidson recorded higher sales for Q2 2021 compared to the same period last year.

The Milwaukee-based company recorded a 24 per cent increased in sales thanks to an impressive 43 per cent sales for Q2 in North America.

North America recorded the only positive numbers, as sales in Europe, Middle East and Africa are down by 7 per cent for the same period, whereas the Asia Pacific and Latin America witnessed a 13 per cent and 31 per cent decline.

Nonetheless, Harley-Davidson bike sales are up 18 per cent for the first half of 2021.

According to the American company, the declining sales is due to the dealer reduction and the discontinuation of the Street and Sportster models in certain regions.

However, Harley forecasts growth between 30 to 35 per cent at the end of 2021 thanks to the introduction of new models such as the Pan America 1250 and the recently launched Sportster S.

CFMoto Unveil New Race Livery For The 250SR

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer CFMoto has just unveiled a new race livery for the 250SR.

For 2021, the quarter-litre motorcycle is clad in glossy orange and blue panels, including an orange seat cowl and mock carbon fibre tank.

Despite just a colour change, the 250SR looks sportier and aggressive than the previous race livery.

Nonetheless, the specifications remain unchanged as the motorcycle continues to be powered by a 249.2cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine capable of producing 27.6hp and 22Nm.

Other features include:

KYB USD fork
KYB monoshock
all-LED lighting
TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity

Currently, the CFMoto 250SR is available in Malaysia for RM15,800.

(Source: BikeDekho)

MV Agusta Latest High-Profile Manufacturer To Book A Spot At 2021 EICMA

Schiranna-based motorcycle company MV Agusta will return to the 2021 EICMA in Milan.

The confirmation will see MV Agusta taking part in the 5-days exhibition scheduled to take place from November 23 to 28 in the pavilions of Fiera Milano.

According to Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta Motor, the 2021 EICMA is to look out for this year.

“The Milan show is an unmissable fixture for MV Agusta, a highly prestigious showcase in which to express the style and strength of our made in Italy products, made up of technology and engineering, avant-garde, but also of high craftsmanship and know-how acquired in 75 years of pure passion.

“Over the years, we have presented our most important innovations to the world at EICMA, and this year too we will not fail to surprise our fans and the industry experts,” he said.

MV Agusta now joins Honda and Yamaha alongside Suzuki for the 2021 EICMA.

Triumph To Enter MX And Enduro Segment With Competition Ready Motorcycles

Triumph Motorcycles is set to enter the motocross and enduro competition with a comprehensive range of models.

The announcement is a significant shift for the British company as they will go head-to-head against a more experienced brand in the segment, with the likes of KTM, Husqvarna, Honda and Yamaha.

However, Triumph is in good hands as Motocross legend Ricky Carmichael and five-times Enduro World Champion Iván Cervantes have joined the Triumph family as active partners in both bike testing and preparation for racing.

While no further details is disclosed, it is safe to assume that Triumph will unveil a wide range of Enduro and MX competition models, depending on the category.

Limited Edition KTM RC 8C Track-Ready Machine Breaks Cover – 889cc Parallel-Twin LC8, 128hp!

KTM finally unveiled its mysterious track bike, the limited-edition RC 8C, in collaboration with Kramer Motorcycles.

According to KTM, the RC 8C allows new riders to enjoy a motorcycle similar to a race bike without having a specialized team for maintenance and tuning.

When they said the RC 8C is similar to a race bike, they meant it, especially when the carbon-reinforced fibreglass superstructures is heavily inspired by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP RC16 and only weighs 140 kilograms (that’s 26 kg lighter than the Yamaha YZF-R25)!

Underneath that vibrant-orange panel sits an 889cc parallel-twin LC8 DOHC with eight-valve (taken from the 890 Duke R) strategically place in a specially designed 25CrMo4 tubular steel frame and capable of producing 128hp.

The RC 8C gets a 43mm WP Apex Pro 7545 with a handmade closed cartridge front fork assembled by the same team responsible for making and maintaining the suspension of the RC16.

Meanwhile, the rear is managed by a WP APEX PRO 7746 monoshock equipped with separate compression and rebound adjustments to make the bike suits the need of every race-track on the planet.

Other exciting features include:

16L tank
Dymag forged wheels with Pirelli SC1 slick tires
pair of Brembo Stylema callipers
290mm floating disc at the front
230mm floating disc at the rear
Brembo 19RCS Corsa Corta radial brake pump
Akrapovic titanium exhaust

The RC 8C also comes with an AIM MXS 1.2 RACE instrument cluster and a parameter recording device with an integrated GPS function, allowing riders to access data recording that can be analyzed in real-time in the pit with AIM Race Studio software.

While you might feel excited about the specs, we need to clarify that the exclusive race bike comes with a hefty price tag of GBP30,999 (RM178k).

Moreover, KTM only made 100 units of these bad boys, so you have to be quick if you plan to see yourself on the track with the most orange bike you can get on the planet. Just make sure you have a GBP2,500 (RM14k) for a deposit first.