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MotoGP: Andrea Dovizioso To Continue Aprilia MotoGP Testing At Misano

The third time’s the charm.

It seems Aprilia might hand Andrea Dovizioso the factory seat for 2022 after the team confirms the rider to continue testing for the third time this season.

The three-time MotoGP runner up will continue testing onboard the Aprilia RS-GP next month in Misano ahead of a possible return to the grid next season.

The third test will take place on the 23rd and 24th of June at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

The move will allow Aprilia to assess the strength and weakness of the RS-GP properly ahead of next season.

Moreover, since the second test at Mugello was heavily impacted by bad weather, the third test is crucial for Aprilia’s preparation.

“Since I wasn’t able to test at Mugello in dry conditions, I’m pleased that Aprilia Racing asked me to continue the work we started in Jerez and to be able to provide my contribution to developing the bike.

“I think this will be beneficial for both of us – for me, to continue training on a MotoGP bike in anticipation of a possible return in 2022 and for Aprilia to receive what they feel to be interesting information. For this reason, we decided to do more tests,” said Dovizioso.

CONFIRMED: Kawasaki ZX-4R Revealed In Patent Filings

Just a few days ago, the good people at Young Machine claimed that Kawasaki is planning to develop a bigger version of the ZX-25R.

However, a recent report has confirmed the rumour based on the patent from the Japanese company.

The patent focused on the motorcycle fairing design with an integrated duct to redirect air around the radiator.

Although the image depicts what looks like the ZX-25R, the patent revealed an additional air cooling due to the high-revving nature of the engine.

Since the ZX-25R has a high redline of 17,000rpm, the enlarged ducts would help to increase the cooling factor without the need to increase the size of the radiator.

Moreover, the documents stated the new invention is preferably applied to a vehicle with a four-cylinder 400cc engine hence referring to the rumoured ZX-4R.

Currently, there is no official confirmation coming from Kawasaki regarding the 400cc machine, but since Young Machine made the claim, you can’t help but feel excited by the new development.

(source: Motorcycle.com)

TVS To Develop 310cc Adventure Bike In Partnership With BMW Motorrad

The BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS has been making wave in India and other parts of the world thanks to the collaboration between TVS Motor Company and BMW Motorrad.

The G 310 duo is an ideal motorcycle for budget-conscious customers who are just getting started in riding.

The collaboration benefited BMW Motorrad in producing small-displacement motorcycles and TVS in the form of the small displacement sports bike, the Apache RR 310.

This time around, a report emerged suggesting TVS is developing an all-new adventure bike with BMW Motorrad using the same 312cc single-cylinder.

It is expected the new motorcycle will be heavily based on the G 310 GS but with some notable change to achieve a friendlier price tag.

The motorcycle is expected to be revealed sometime next year.

Honda VFR750R (RC30) Maintenance Program Now Available In Europe

About a year ago, Honda held an important meeting with various well-known VFR750R (RC30) owners across Japan and Europe.

During the meeting, the owners expressed their desire to keep the iconic RC30 motorcycle in the best possible condition by using genuine Honda parts.

Fast forward to 2021; Honda decided to launch the “RC30 Forever” program to allow owners to maintain and ride the RC30 in total safety and tranquillity.

Under the program, Honda will produce 150 genuine parts consisting of the RC30’s engine, chassis, body and electronics.

According to Honda, the choice of components was discussed beforehand based on the owner’s request and the experts at Honda R&D departments.

In the latest news, all 150 components of the RC30 will be available for order via Honda Official Dealership across Europe.

The iconic RC30 was first unveiled at the 1987 Tokyo Motor Show before arriving in Europe a year later.

With the production limited to only 5,000 units worldwide, the motorcycle was designed to compete in the Superbike World Championship.

The RC30 featured a liquid-cooled 748cc 90 ° V4 engine and other racing features, including the use of notable material such as carbon fibre, kevlar and magnesium.

2021 MV Agusta Rush Updated With Revised Engine & Electronics

MV Agusta has unveiled the latest version of the Rush with a revised engine and electronics, including a new colour scheme.

Although the 998cc inline-four engine derived from the Brutale 1000 RR now adheres to Euro 5 regulations, MV Agusta claimed the motorcycle still maintain the same power output of 208hp at 13,000rpm and 116Nm at 11,000rpm.

The hyper naked motorcycle also comes with a new camshaft timing which improves low-end and mid-range torque.

According to MV Agusta, the 2021 Rush also packs with DLC-coated valve guides to reduce friction and improve reliability.

The unique ‘lenticular disc’ rear wheel also remains on the 2021 model, including the round LED headlight and trimmed tail section.

The updated Rush also comes with a jet-inspired paint job that can be paired with an (optional) AGV helmet and a bomber style jacket.

Every purchase of the new Rush also comes with a race kit consisting of an SC exhaust and dedicated racing ECU that will help boost the horsepower to 209hp.

Other exciting features include:

3rd generation EAS 3.0 electronic gearbox
Ohlins suspension
Brembo Stylema callipers with twin 320mm disc
GPS and Bluetooth connectivity
5.5″ TFT display

The 2021 MV Agusta Rush 1000 Limited Edition is priced at EUR38,000 (RM192,400).

A Mechanic In Italy Build This R9M Based On The Tracer 900 GT

Yamaha recently revealed the 2022 YZF-R7 after months of speculations.

Despite the R badge, the R7 is actually an MT-07 clad in a full-fairing body panel as the motorcycle shares the same CP2 689cc engine and offer the same 72.3hp and 67.9Nm.

However, before the dust settled, fans already asking about the possibility of an R9, powered by the CP3 889cc engine found on the MT-09.

While there is no confirmation Yamaha even considering a bigger version of the R7, a mechanic with a Yamaha dealership in Veneto, Italy, decided to build his own R9M using the Japanese CP3 powerplant.

Jacopo Marzaro took the Tracer 900 GT and stripped the sport tourer down to its bone before constructing a new subframe and upgrading the suspension with Ohlins fork legs and Ohlins monoshock.

Marzaro completes the R9 with a new Akrapovic exhaust system and ECU modifications to fit the R image, instantly boosting the power from 115hp to 140hp.