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MotoGP: Rossi To Decide Future During Mid Season Break

Valentino Rossi will decide whether to continue racing beyond the 2021 MotoGP amid his worst start to a season.

The Italian made the switch from factory Yamaha to Petronas Sepang Racing Team (PSRT) at the end of last season that sees Fabio Quartararo heading the other way.

Despite getting the factory treatment with the M1, the seven-time MotoGP champion is yet to finish a race within the top ten after five rounds. Meanwhile, his partner, Franco Morbidelli, managed to secure a podium finish in Jerez onboard the old A-spec M1.

Nevertheless, Rossi revealed that he would decide on his future during the summer break.

“Speaking with Petronas and Yamaha it’s more half-season, because after nine races we have the summer break and I think I will decide for next year in that period, after nine races,” said Rossi.

Rossi currently sits at 19th place in the championship standings with 9 points together with Miguel Oliveira and his half brother, Luca Marini.

(source: Visordown)

Ducati Hypermotard 950 Gets Euro 5 Updates, New Graphics For SP Version

Ducati has updated the Hypermotard 950 range to meet the Euro 5 regulation standards while introducing an all-new livery for the SP.

The Bologna-based manufacturer took some time to introduce the revised Hypermotard after focusing 2020 on the all-new Monster and Multistrada V4.

However, Ducati could not pick a better time to reveal the updated hooligan machine as the Italian marquee about to kickstart its 2021 WorldSBK campaign.

Despite the transition to Euro 5, the Testastretta 11-degree twin-cylinder engine continues to splash 114hp at 9,000rpm and 96Nm at 7,250rpm.

Meanwhile, the SP received a new colour scheme and graphic inspired by Ducati racing DNA in MotoGP.

Apart from the updated graphics, the SP is 2kg lighter and 20mm higher seats than the Standard and RVE variants.

The SP also comes with the top of the range Ohlins suspension, Marchesini forged wheels and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO as standard.

Singapore To Completely Ban Old Motorcycle By 2028

Singapore will introduce a stricter emission regulation starting from April 1 2023, in an effort to reduce air pollution.

According to Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA), every motorcycle registered before July 1 2003, is affected.

“These motorcycles can continue to be used until June 30 2028, as long as they meet the tightened in-use emission standards,” said NEA in a statement.

The new ruling also applies to every foreign motorcycle.

“This is similar to current rules requiring foreign motorcycles to adhere to the same exhaust noise limit as local motorcycles and not to emit any smoke or visible vapour,” explained the agency.

However, motorcycle registered after July 1 is covered by the new regulations.

Nonetheless, every motorcycle registered before July 1 2003, will be banned from the road starting July 1 2028.

Meanwhile, the Singaporean government offers SGD3,500 (RM10,800) for owners who de-register their old motorcycle earlier.

Kawasaki Is Working On An Inline-Four 400cc Machine

Building on the success of the ZX-25R, Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki is planning to develop a 400cc version dubbed the ZX-4R.

According to reports by Young Machine, Kawasaki is planning to develop the new model by increasing the bore of the ZX-25R, changing the piston and the crank and pairing it to an updated ECU.

Although this is purely speculation Young Machine rarely gets it wrong and we expect the inline-four version of the motorcycle will produce higher power and torque than the current Ninja 400.

Despite the ZX-25R already making wave around Asia including South East Asia, the bike is yet to make its way to Malaysia.

Nevertheless, a 400cc version of the ZX-25R is definitely something to be excited about.

Italjet New Ambassador Andrea Dovizioso To Help Develop The Dragster

Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer, Italjet, introduce Andrea Dovizioso as the company new ambassador.

The agreement with the Italian manufacturer will also see Dovizioso contribute to the development of the new Dragster 125 and 200cc scooter.

According to the President and CEO of Italjet, Massimo Tartarini, other than helping to boost the company brand, Dovizioso will also support the technical team during the Dragster pre-production test.

“When I designed the new Dragster, I imagined it as a small superbike to be used in cities. One scooter capable of giving the feeling of a real motorcycle.

“I want the Dragster to express its full potential to the fullest. This is why I decided to entrust the development of the Dragster to Andrea (Dovizioso). A person I have always admired,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dovizioso also shared his impression of the Dragster.

“When I saw it for the first time, I was impressed. I am happy to contribute with the technicians to fine-tune the chassis, the braking system and the engine. It’s the details that make the difference, and in Dragster, the details are very accurate,” he explained.

Italjet claimed the company had received thousands of bookings from all over the world, including Japan.

Yamaha To Unveil The YZF-R7 Tomorrow

Yamaha recently released the second ‘teaser’ trailer titled the R/World, which is rumoured to be the YZF-R7. However, a few photos of the motorcycle leaked online on the same day hence confirming the Japanese manufacturer move to introduce the all-new R7.

Despite taking a design cue from its bigger sibling, the R1, the R7 carries the same DNA from the naked sport, MT-07, including the CP2 689cc engine.

Not only that, like the 2021 MT-07, the R7 also get an LED projector headlamp flanked by Daytime Running Light (DRL).

It also comes with the same chassis, swingarm and exhaust system found on the MT-07.

The R7 is expected to directly rival the existing Honda CBR650R, Ninja 650 and the latest Aprilia RS660.

The R7 will be officially revealed tomorrow (May 18).

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