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This GR Yaris Has The Powertrain From A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

The Toyota GR Yaris is a improbable out-of-the-box rally machine, outfitted with a high-output turbocharged engine and a trick all-wheel drive system. But if the inventory Toyota elements simply aren’t as much as the duty, the oldsters at Dytko Sport have simply the conversion: A full Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution drivetrain swap.

The Poland-based velocity store makes a speciality of swapping Evo powertrains into vehicles, and its newest creation is particularly spectacular. According to Engine Swap Depot, this pink widebody Yaris “Proto” was constructed for rally driver Kuba Greguła, and options a wholly new drivetrain based mostly on the structure from a Lancer Evolution.

Under the hood sits a 4B11T turbocharged inline-four from an Evolution X, paired to a six-speed sequential transmission constructed by Drenth. It sends energy to Drenth differentials on both axle. There’s no phrase on energy output, although it is secure to estimate this Yaris is making a bit greater than the 268 hp it is rated for from the manufacturing unit.

Inside you will discover a full FIA-spec roll cage, OMP racing seats, harnesses, carbon fiber door panels, and a hearth suppression system. There’s additionally an extremely cool-looking shifter mechanism, a digital gauge cluster display screen, and a brand new steering wheel. Despite all the additions, Dytko Sport has retained a lot of the inside trim, too.

While it is not clear what Greguła plans to do with this Evo-powered Yaris, Dytko Sport’s Facebook web page is roofed in movies of its vehicles competing in varied types of motorsport occasions all through Europe. Something tells us this automotive will stay a really thrilling life.

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BMW M Motorsport News, 3rd October 2023

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:

“A great race weekend for the BMW M Motorsport teams in Italy and Spain! Congratulations to Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport, Michael Schrey, and Gabriele Piana for winning the GT4 European Series title. Also, well done to Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport for their strong season with the BMW M4 GT4. The successes of Team BMW Italia Ceccato Racing with the BMW M4 GT3 were also impressive. And finally, the wins of our Sim racing works team BS+Competition show that we take this aspect of racing seriously. Congratulations!”

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GT4 European Series: Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport celebrates championship victory.

Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport and drivers Michael Schrey and Gabriele Piana celebrated their championship victory in the GT4 European Series last weekend at Barcelona. They secured the titles in the team and driver standings of the Silver Cup in the BMW M4 GT4. Schrey and Piana finished the year with a 26-point lead in the driver standings and a 28-point lead in the team standings. Borusan Otomotiv Motorsport finished in third place.

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Italian GT Championship: Victory and podium for Spengler/Klingmann at Mugello.

In the Sprint Cup of the Italian GT Championship, BMW M works drivers Jens Klingmann and Bruno Spengler achieved valuable successes at Mugello. They won the Saturday race and finished second on Sunday in the BMW M4 GT3 of BMW Italia Ceccato Racing. Klingmann and Spengler are currently leading the overall standings with a five-point lead heading into the season finale at Imola.

Carlo Tamburini and Francesco de Luca won the Pro-Am class on Saturday in the sister car and narrowly missed the overall podium with a fourth-place finish. On Sunday, they finished fourth in the Pro-Am category.

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BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy: Zanasi and Giacon win at Mugello.

At the Italian GT Championship weekend at Mugello, the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy held two races. Marco Zanasi won the first race with Steven Giacon coming in second. In the second race, Giacon emerged victorious with a four-second lead over Zanasi. Jody Vullo finished third in both races. Defending champion Luigi Ferrara had a disappointing weekend, finishing fourth in the first race and retiring in the second.

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Sim racing: Two wins in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe.

During the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS at Barcelona, the BMW M4 GT3 won both sim racing events. Team WRT driver Calan Williams won the Fanatec Esports GT Pro Series, securing the Gold Cup title. BMW works driver Dan Harper finished third in the race. In the SRO Esports SIM Pro Series, Nils Naujoks of BMW M Team BS+Competition won the final race and finished second in the overall standings.

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BMW M Motorsport News, 26th September 2023.

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:

“Autumn has started with fantastic success for our BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers. With the BMW M4 GT3, we not only enjoyed a one-two in Sunday’s DTM race at the Red Bull Ring, but also a one-two in the ADAC GT Masters at the same venue, courtesy of FK Performance and Schubert Motorsport. Walkenhorst Motorsport continued its winning run on the Nordschleife. Plus, we had the dominant success for BMW Ceccato Racing in the Italian GT Endurance Championship. In the GT Cup Championship too, victory went to the BMW M4 GT3. Furthermore, our BMW M4 GT4 and the BMW M2 CS Racing also celebrated more great successes in Europe and the USA. At this point, I would like to congratulate our two champions who won titles at the weekend: Colin Garrett in TC America and Leyton Fourie in the BMW M2 Cup. All this success makes us hungry for the conclusion to the season in the many championships around the world.”

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Top topics in this newsletter:

  • NLS: Walkenhorst Motorsport makes it three wins in a row.
  • ADAC GT Masters: One-two for the BMW M4 GT3 at the Red Bull Ring.
  • Italian GT Endurance Championship: Dominant win for BMW Ceccato Racing at Monza.
  • TC America: Colin Garrett is crowned champion with races to come.
  • BMW M2 Cup: Leyton Fourie is the 2023 champion.

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NLS: Walkenhorst Motorsport makes it three wins in a row.

Two weeks after their brace of wins at the 12h Nürburgring (GER), Christian Krognes (NOR) and Jakub Giermaziak (POL) were again unbeatable in race eight of the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS). The duo in the Walkenhorst Motorsport #34 BMW M4 GT3 claimed its third victory in a row. This was the fourth win of the year for Krognes, while Giermaziak has five victories to his name.

Krognes and Giermaziak started the four-hour race from fifth on the grid. The pair soon made progress towards the front of the field and, with drizzle falling in the final third of the race, Walkenhorst Motorsport made the right tactical decisions. As a result, the #34 claimed its latest victory with a big lead. Their team-mates Dylan Pereira (LUX) and Sami-Matti Trogen (FIN) were fifth in the #35 BMW M4 GT3.

As well as overall victory, there were also seven class wins for BMW M Motorsport teams in the eighth and penultimate round of the season. The leaders in the NLS standings, Philipp Leisen, Oskar Sandberg and Daniel Zils (all GER) from Adrenalin Motorsport Team Motec, once again won the VT1-R+4WD class in the #1 BMW 330i. In the SP10 class, Michael Schrey, Thorsten Wolter and Nick Wüstenhagen (all GER) secured the latest victory for FK Performance Motorsport and the #187 BMW M4 GT4. Victory also went to the BMW M4 GT4 in the SP8T class in which the winning pair were Carrie Schreiner (GER) and Beitske Visser (NED) for GITI Tire Motorsport by WS Racing in the #151 car. The BMW M240i, BMW M2 CS, V4 and H4 classes also yielded victories for BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers.

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ADAC GT Masters: One-two for the BMW M4 GT3 at the Red Bull Ring.

The ADAC GT Masters was at the Red Bull Ring in Austria at the weekend, where Saturday’s race produced a one-two for the BMW M4 GT3. Among those in action at the Red Bull Ring was BMW M works driver Bruno Spengler (CAN). He was sharing the cockpit of the #10 BMW M4 GT3 with Maxime Oosten (NED) for FK Performance Motorsport. The duo crossed the finish line third in the Saturday race, but were subsequently handed the victory when the first two cars were disqualified after the race. Second place consequently went to Ben Green (GBR) and Eduardo Coseteng (PHI) in the Schubert Motorsport #20 BMW M4 GT3. The onset of rain made for difficult and unpredictable conditions in Sunday’s race. Coseteng/Green were ninth, Spengler/Oosten came home tenth.

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Italian GT Endurance Championship: Dominant victory for BMW Ceccato Racing at Monza.

The royal park in Monza (ITA) hosted round three of the Endurance Cup in the Italian GT Championship in mid-September. The two-hour race ended with a BMW M4 GT3 on the top step of the podium. BMW Ceccato Racing took overall victory with a dominant performance. At the finish, the #7 BMW M4 GT3, driven by Stefano Comandini, Marco Cassará (both ITA) and Alfred Nilsson (SWE), had a lead of almost 40 seconds over their closest rivals. The team’s #8 BMW M4 GT3 ended the race in tenth place. Francesco Guerra, Salvatore Tavano and Carlo Tamburini (all ITA) alternated at the wheel of this car.

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GT World Challenge America: Success for the BMW M4 GT3 in Sebring.

At the penultimate season event of the Fanatec GT World Challenge America in Sebring (USA), the BimmerWorld team raced to the podium with the BMW M4 GT3 in both races. For the ST Racing squad with Samantha Tan (CAN) and BMW M works driver Neil Verhagen (USA), the weekend was an emotional rollercoaster.

The duo displayed remarkable comebacks in both races driving the ST Racing #38 BMW M4 GT3. Due to a penalty after qualifying, they had to start both races from the back of the field. In the Saturday race, they worked their way up to second place in the Pro-Am class (sixth overall). In the second race, Verhagen and Tan managed to take the #38 car all the way to the front of the field, securing their team’s first overall victory in the Fanatec GT World Challenge America. However, the joy was short-lived as the race officials later moved their car to the back of the class. ST Racing has appealed this decision, so the result remains provisional.

Bill Auberlen and Chandler Hull (both USA) finished the Saturday race in the BMW M4 GT3 from BimmerWorld in second place overall. In the second race, they crossed the finish line in third place but moved up to second in the provisional results due to the #38 car’s penalty. In both cases, the result also corresponds to second place in the Pro classification. In the championship standings for this category, Auberlen and Hull are in second place.

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GT Cup Championship: Dan Harper and Darren Leung win at Donington Park.

BMW M works driver Dan Harper and his partner Darren Leung (both GBR) are not only successful with the Century Motorsport BMW M4 GT3 in the British GT Championship, but also the GT Cup Championship. They showed that at the penultimate event of the season at Donington Park (GBR) in mid-September. A race weekend in the GT Cup Championship features a total of four races: a Sprint Race (25 minutes) and a Pit Stop Race (50 minutes) with a driver changeover are held on both the Saturday and the Sunday.

In Saturday’s Sprint Race, Leung secured the third spot on the podium, followed by another third place for Leung and Harper in the afternoon’s Pit Stop Race. On Sunday, the #9 BMW M4 GT3 of Century Motorsport was unbeatable. Starting from pole position, Leung comfortably claimed his maiden GT Cup victory. In the Pit Stop Race on Sunday afternoon, Leung and Harper refused to be stopped by a sudden downpour. They gave a controlled drive to secure the second win of the day.

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GT World Challenge Asia: Jens Klingmann and Jesse Krohn at the finale at Sepang.

BMW M works drivers Jens Klingmann (GER) and Jesse Krohn (FIN) were in action at the weekend at Sepang (MAL), where they supported GH-Team AAI at the finale of the 2023 FANATEC GT World Challenge Asia. Klingmann shared the cockpit of the #91 BMW M4 GT3 with Kevin Chen Chun Hua (CHN). The duo ended the two races in 15th and ninth places. Krohn was unlucky as his team-mate Jun-San Chen (TWN) was involved in a collision in the #90 BMW M4 GT3 in race one. The car was so badly damaged that it was unable to start race two.

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Japanese Super GT Series: Bruno Spengler at Sugo with BMW M Team Studie.

BMW M works driver Bruno Spengler was in action in the Japanese Super GT Championship again in mid-September, when he supported BMW M Team Studie in the race at Sugo (JPN). Spengler again shared the cockpit of the #7 BMW M4 GT3 with Seiji Ara (JPN) in the sixth race of the season. Spengler and Ara finished 13th in an eventful race, which lasted just short of three hours before it was stopped after 40 laps following a crash.

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IMPC: Podium for Random Vandals Racing, championship lead for Turner Motorsport.

The race in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (USA) in mid-September could not have been more dramatic or action-packed. At the end of the thrilling four hours of racing, a BMW M4 GT4 made it onto the podium. Paul Sparta and Kenton Koch (both USA) made a fantastic fightback in the #92 car for Random Vandals Racing. Having started 22nd, they finished third to secure the final spot on the podium.

Fifth place went to Robby Foley and Vin Barletta (both USA) in the Turner Motorsport #96 BMW M4 GT4. Foley and Barletta moved to the top of the championship on the back of this result. The CarBahn with Peregrine Racing also secured a top-ten result, finishing ninth in the #39 BMW M4 GT4.

 

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GT4 France: Another podium for L’Espace Bienvenue.

 

The L’Espace Bienvenue team claimed another podium at the penultimate race weekend of this season’s GT4 France at Lédenon (FRA). Ricardo van der Ende (NED) and Benjamin Lessennes (BEL) finished third overall in the #17 BMW M4 GT4 in Sunday’s race. That also earned them second place in the Silver class. In the Saturday race, the duo came home fourth in its class (ninth overall).

 

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GT4 / TC America: Colin Garrett is crowned champion with races to come.

 

GT4 America and TC America held the penultimate race event of their seasons last weekend at Sebring (USA). BMW M Motorsport teams and drivers enjoyed more success with the BMW M4 GT4 and the BMW M2 CS Racing.

In GT4 America, the first of the two races produced a one-two for the BMW M4 GT4. Kevin Boehm and Kenton Koch (both USA) took victory for Random Vandals Racing in the #92 car. They were followed over the line in second place by Zac Anderson and John Dubets (both USA) in the #51 BMW M4 GT4 of Auto Technic Racing. Boehm and Koch were then runners-up in race two, with Anderson and Dubets coming home third to join them on the podium again. There were further podiums in the other classes. James Walker Jr. and Tyler McQuarrie (both USA) finished third in the Pro-Am class at the wheel of the #82 BimmerWorldRacing BMW M4 GT4. Their team-mates Charlie Postins and James Clay (both USA) in the #36 car claimed a third and a second place in the Am class. STR38 Racing duo Robert Mau and Chris Allen (both USA) ended the opening race in second place in the Am class in the #438 car.

In TC America, Colin Garrett (USA) from the Rooster Hall Racing team won the title in the TCX class with races to come. He won both races in the #44 BMW M2 CS Racing. Behind him, the other BMW drivers made it a BMW one-two-three on both occasions. Lucas Catania (USA / Rigid Speed Company) was runner-up in both races in the #26 car. Third place went to Maddie Aust (USA / Fast Track Racing) in race one and Joseph Pizzuto (USA / Extreme Velocity Motorsports) in race two.

 

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24H Series Barcelona: Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport on the GT4 podium.

 

The 24H Barcelona (ESP) in mid-September marked the final 24-hour race of the year in the 24H Series. The Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport team competed in the GT4 class and finished on the podium with the #431 BMW M4 GT4. At the end of the 24 hours, the car driven by Martin Kroll (SUI), Maximilian Partl, Michael Mayer, Michael Bonk and Felix Partl (all GER) crossed the finish line second in the class.

 

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BMW M2 Cup: Leyton Fourie is 2023 champion.

 

The winner of the 2023 BMW M2 Cup is Leyton Fourie (RSA). The rookie was crowned champion on his 18th birthday at the Red Bull Ring (AUT) finale. Third place in the first of the two races on Saturday was sufficient for him to wrap up the title with a race still to come. By the time he lined up in the #46 BMW M2 CS Racing in Sunday’s race, he already had an unassailable lead.

Saturday’s race was won by Colin Bönighausen (GER) in the #55 BMW M2 CS Racing. Second place went to Max Rosam (GER), followed by new champion Fourie in third. The Sunday race again produced plenty of dramatic action. In the end, victory went to champion Fourie, ahead of Adrian Rziczny (GER) and Robert Hefler (HUN). Rosam secured second place in the championship, with Bart Horsten (AUS) third overall.

 

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BMW M2 Cup Benelux: Bas Koeten Racing dominates at Zandvoort.

 

In the BMW M2 Cup Benelux, fans were treated to three races at round four of the season, which took place at Zandvoort (NED) in mid-September. The event was dominated by one team: Bas Koeten Racing. They claimed a one-two-three in the opening race, a one-two in race two, and finished first and third in the final race.

In the opening race, it was Senna van Soelen (NED) and Leyton Fourie (RSA) who took victory by a big margin in the #24 BMW M2 CS Racing. Their team-mates Sen Roodenburg/Gianni van de Craats (both NED) and Jop Rappange/Dirk Warmerdam (both NED) followed in second and third place.

Race two saw van Soelen crash out after contact. Victory this time went to Roodenburg/van de Craats, with Rappange/Warmerdam runners-up. Jayden Post (NED) from the Ferry Monster Autosport team finished third. The third and final race, in which only one driver started per car, was won comfortably by Fourie. Kelvin Snoeks (NED) from the MV Motorsport team was runner-up with Roodenburg completing the podium in third place.

 

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BTCC: Colin Turkington claims the 150th race win for BMW.

 

Colin Turkington (GBR) achieved a milestone at the penultimate event of this season’s British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Silverstone (GBR). At the wheel of the BMW 330e M Sport run by Team BMW, he claimed the 150th BTCC win for BMW. Turkington won the last of the weekend’s three races after Jake Hill (GBR) had secured victory in a wet opening race for Laser Tools Racing with BMW Motorsport.

The two Silverstone victories saw BMW extend its lead in the Manufacturer competition. Going into the finale at Brands Hatch (GBR), BMW (730 points) now holds a 19-point advantage over its closest rivals. Hill and Turkington lie third and fourth in the Drivers’ Championship.

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10 Benefits To Buying A Used Motorcycle

So you are considering buying a motorcycle. Fantastic! But the next question you must ask yourself is if it would be better for you to purchase a pre-owned motorcycle, or a new one? New motorcycles are fresh and shiny from the factory, and are irresistible with all of their fancy new gadgets and paint jobs. But as tempting as they are, does buying a new bike really make a lot of sense to you? Because the biggest benefit to going with a pre-owned bike over a new one is also the most obvious… they are cheaper! A motorcycle is a toy that you get to enjoy throughout your life, and you don’t need to break the bank in order to do so. A used bike has seen road time, so you don’t need to ease it through its baby steps before you can really take time to enjoy it. Once you visit a dealer and sign the paperwork on a used bike, you are off to the races! So why go through all the trouble (and extra fees) with a new motorcycle when there are plenty of perfectly good pre-owned bikes to choose from! As the saying goes, “variety is the spice of life”, and you’ve got a lot of spicy options to choose from.

Related: Best Used Baggers And Touring Bikes

1 Used Bikes Are More Affordable

A driving 2022 Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Harley-Davidson

The biggest reason why anyone would intentionally choose to buy a pre-owned motorcycle over a new one is because you won’t be paying nearly as much for almost the same thing. Every year, motorcycle brands have gradually raised the starting MSRP on new models. One example would be the 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Bob, which had a starting ticket price of $14,599. Fast-forward to today, and the 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Bob’s MSRP has increased by two grand with its new asking price of $16,599. It is one of those times when your heart tells you to go with the new bike, but your brain tells you to go with the pre-owned Street Bob that is just a few years older and a couple of thousand miles on it. You are essentially getting the same thing, but the pre-owned bike only costs a few grand less. Buying a motorcycle can be an emotional experience, but allow logic to take the reins in your purchasing decision.

2 Depreciation Works In Your Favor

Pre-Owned Harley-Davidson Street-Glide Price Tag
Harley-Davidson Price Tag

Just like cars, watches, smartphones, and computers, the value of a motorcycle plummets the second it leaves the dealership. But what is awesome about whether a bike’s odometer as two miles, or two-thousand miles on it, it can only be officially sold as a used bike. That means is, if you are lucky, you can stumble upon a motorcycle that has only been ridden two or three times in its lifetime. Technically, any new motorcycle that leaves the dealership is by definition, a used bike, regardless of how many miles are on it. So if the pre-owned motorcycle you are looking at only has 100 miles on it and still looks good as new, you are basically buying a new bike without having to pay the price of one. So if you decide to inquire about a year-old motorcycle that was barely ridden, you may find yourself buying a 99% new bike at a used bike’s price.

3 Pre-Owned Motorcycles Have Been Reviewed

harley davidson vrod muscle
Harley-Davidson

Every pre-owned motorcycle up for sale has been ridden, tested, and reviewed by experienced riders on every continent. While it is important to do your own independent research on models that you feel are right for you, the word of an experienced rider can carry a lot of weight. It may work out in your favor to consider the opinions and experiences of individuals that have ridden the motorcycle you are leaning towards because their insight could provide important information on how certain motorcycles perform under different conditions, how comfortable they are, how powerful they are, and if they align with your particular riding habits. New motorcycles are updated every year, so no two year models are ever alike, and you may not necessarily want the newer version. With pre-owned motorcycles, you can read some online reviews, and consult some riders that are familiar with the bike you are looming over. Then will you be able to make a more informed decision.

Related: 2023 Harley-Davidson Nightster Special: Milwaukee’s New Bike For Novice Riders

4 Used Bikes Cost Less To Insure

2011 Kawasaki Ninja 650R
Kawasaki

When placing a motorcycle on an insurance policy, its coverage is determined by the model, your age, your driving record, location, and the model year of the bike. More often than not, the cost of coverage on a pre-owned motorcycle will be much lower than that of a new one. For example, the cost to insure a 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 650R will be dramatically lower than that of a brand-new 2023 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114. Insurance companies generally don’t require you to pay an arm and a leg for coverage when the cost to repair a motorcycle is more than its actual value. Plus, older bikes are seen as lower-risk, resulting in lower liability cost. Once again, by purchasing a used motorcycle, your wallet will thank you in advance. Also, you can receive a discount on your monthly cost if you can prove you’ve taken a motorcycle safety riding class.

5 You Can Skip The Break-In Period

2021 Road Glide Special
Anthony Capobianco

While a new motorcycle is a very shiny and exciting purchase, a catch that comes with it is the break-in period. This is when the owner needs to ride it a certain amount of miles before they have access to the full rev range. The break-in period is a lot like the bike metaphorically stretching its legs. You cannot go over a certain number of RPMs, and you can’t ride it as aggressively as you may have hoped. You have to be gentle and careful with the first few hundred miles before you can really unlock its potential. Then, once the break-in period is reached, you need to bring it back in to the dealership for a full service. Kind of a buzzkill. With a pre-owned motorcycle, you don’t have to deal with any of this. Nearly every used bike has already been broken in by the time of purchase, so you can just saddle-up and ride!

6 Wider Selection Of Models To Choose From

Harley-Davidson Breakout
Anthony Capobianco

Every motorcycle brand makes changes to their new lineups every few years. Some models receive upgrades to their factory design. But some models are either temporarily pulled from production, or discontinued altogether. This means that those looking to purchase a new motorcycle have a limited menu of items to choose from. But when shopping around for a pre-owned motorcycle, you have a much wider selection of models up for grabs. Did you ever see yourself on a KTM RC8, Harley-Davidson Sport Glide, or a Yamaha R6, but you couldn’t afford it at the time? Well, good news! Now that you’re ready, you have a second chance at getting your hands on that dream motorcycle you always wanted. Not to mention that it will be priced lower than it was before.

7 Free Upgrades

Harley-Davidson Street Bob
Anthony Capobianco

A big perk to buying a new motorcycle is that it is 100% completely stock. That means for the more creative types, it is a blank slate for customization to suit your personal riding needs and style. However, the downside to this is when you find yourself changing out parts like the handlebars, exhaust, seat, lights, brakes, and doing engine upgrades, the cost of customization can get really high, really fast. Not to mention the cost of having service departments install them if you don’t do the work yourself. Whereas with a pre-owned motorcycle, a significant number of them will have extra parts already installed. If you are lucky, you could find the exact model of motorcycle you were looking for with all the upgrades you had in mind already installed. All of that, with no cost to you!

Related: 10 Overrated Motorcycle Features

8 Great For Beginners

Boston Harley-Davidson
Anthony Capobianco

Nearly everyone that has owned more than one motorcycle before likely purchased their first one as used. Just like when you got your first car, the whole point of your first motorcycle is to make all the mistakes on it. There will be times when you don’t know what you are doing. You will feel nervous about pulling into a 4-way intersection. And yes, you will fall. Sometimes more than once. But the entire purpose of a pre-owned motorcycle is to build your confidence. Something that is cheap and easy to learn on, as well as not feel bad when you make a mistake here and there. So when you feel that you are ready (both in experience and in finances) for a new motorcycle, you won’t feel as nervous about pulling the trigger.

9 They Are Favored By Experienced Riders

White Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
Anthony Capobianco

Many bikers that have been riding for decades understand the pros and cons that come with purchasing a new and pre-owned motorcycle. They have acquired all the knowledge and confidence to handle any bike, and they know all the tricks in the book. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise when the newest lineup of motorcycles to hit the sales floor just doesn’t impress them as much as it used to. If anything, veteran riders will often lean towards a pre-owned motorcycle because they already know how to properly ride and maintain it. The last thing they want is to have to deal with the hassle of additional expenses that often come with newer bikes. They don’t want to have to go through the break-in period every time they buy a bike. With a pre-owned bike, they can just get on it and go. That’s it.

10 Dealerships Have Them Serviced For You

Harley-Davidson Ultra Limite
Anthony Capobianco

Most reputable dealerships make it their policy to give every motorcycle in its pre-owned inventory a full-service before it makes it to the sales floor. Whenever a pre-owned bike is taken in, it could need a wide range of services done to it before selling it. So the dealership will make sure the bike is in 100-percent working order by the time you ride off into the sunset, and you can add a warranty on top of that, regardless of the year. That means if a pre-owned bike was in need of an oil change, new lights, new brakes, etc., the dealership will take care of those repairs for prospective customers before they sign on the dotted light. You can always try purchasing a used bike from a regular guy off of Facebook Marketplace, but you’re rolling the dice because you’ll be buying the bike as-is, and there isn’t as much accountability associated with that.

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Lamborghini Huracan, Urus Enjoying a Fun Snow Vacation in New Zealand

Sliding cars on snow and ice can be an exhilarating experience due to the lack of traction on the slick surface. Lamborghini capitalized on this opportunity during its Esperienza Neve event held in Queenstown, New Zealand. Participants had the chance to drift various models including the Huracan Tecnica, STO, Sterrato, and Urus.

Guests from the Asia Pacific region gathered at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds for a three-day ice driving experience. Highly skilled Lamborghini driving instructors accompanied them on the adventure, providing guidance on how to maximize the capabilities of these supercars on low-grip surfaces.


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THE WEEKLY FEED: PIERRE KARSMAKERS BITD • ROCKIN’ OFF-ROAD VIDEOS • LOTSA DIRTY NEW PRODUCTS

Awesome photo of Pierre Karsmakers riding a twin stinger Che Zed at the Citadel in Namur, Belgium. Pierre, born in Waalre, Holland in 1946, started his racing career at 18. He achieved great success racing motocross in his home country, winning national titles in Holland in 1967, 1969, and 1971. Karsmakers rode for CZ until he switched to Husqvarna and moved to the U.S. in 1972. He also introduced new concepts of training and nutrition for riders and proper bike setup. In 1973, Yamaha signed him and he won the 500cc motocross National Championship series. He continued to dominate the races and made significant contributions to the growth of motocross worldwide.

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L.A. Coliseum back in the day

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There’s some great footage from the FIM Trials event, the good and the ugly

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Check out Kyle Redmond showcasing his skills on a Dirt Bike test YZ250. This photo was taken in his backyard where he dropped eight feet from the dam to a rocky stream. This impressed Kurt Caselli, who was present during the shoot, as Kyle did maneuvers on the bike that were unexpected.

FTA is a new moto apparel brand by FXR that aims to inspire and connect with riders who want to stand out. Their products are made using high-quality materials and trusted platforms. FTA represents the culture of living on the edge and pushing limits. They offer a variety of products, including stylish jerseys and pants designed for high performance and comfort. Learn more about FTA at https://fxrracing.com/pages/fta.

FTA STYLZ JERSEY:

  • Made with high-performance fabric for breathability
  • Moisture-wicking properties to keep riders cool
  • Athletic fit

FTA STYLZ PANT:

  • Constructed with high-performance Omni-Stretch™ fabric for mobility
  • Reinforced rear seat for durability
  • Metal ratchet waist closure for a secure fit
  • Slim knee design for less restriction

FTA STYLZ FLO JERSEY:

  • Made with ultra-light Hi-Flow vented fabric
  • Slim fit design for better mobility
  • Bonded sleeve cuffs for reduced friction

FTA STYLZ FLO PANT:

  • Constructed with Hi-Flow vented Omni-Stretch™ fabric for maximum airflow
  • Reinforced rear seat for durability
  • Dual layer knee fabric with full grain leather
  • Silicone printed inner elastic waist for grip

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T.M. Designworks Brake Tip for  KTM/Husqvarna/GASGAS

T.M. Designworks has released a new brake tip for KTM, Husqvarna, and GASGAS dirt bikes. The brake tip is made from 7075 alloy for superior strength and comes in black, red, and orange colors. It is designed with a beveled edge to reduce impacts and slide over obstacles. The brake tip also features replaceable stainless steel pins for excellent brake pedal feedback. It comes with installation hardware and is priced at $39.95. Learn more at tmdesignworks.com.

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HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND PUMA  NITRO 2 RUNNING SHOES

Husqvarna Motorcycles has collaborated with PUMA to create branded Nitro 2 all-distance running shoes. These shoes are part of Husqvarna’s Team Wear collection and feature high quality and stylish design inspired by Swedish fashion. The shoes will be available at authorized Husqvarna dealers.

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In 1990, during the ISDE event in Sweden, I was riding my DR350 that we had modified with parts from other bikes. It endured a lot of mud and rough trails throughout the six-day ordeal. In this photo, I had to clean the rear rotor with contact cleaner as it had accumulated debris. Unfortunately, a hidden rock damaged the rear sprocket and chain during the final special test on the fifth day, ending my race just before the finish line.

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BMW M Motorsport News, 27th June 2023.

Björn Lellmann, Head of Customer Racing at BMW M Motorsport:

“It was another fantastic weekend! In the USA, Paul Miller Racing secured another podium with the BMW M4 GT3 in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Turner Motorsport celebrated a superb one-two result with the BMW M4 GT4 in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge. BMW Italia Ceccato Racing had a strong weekend in the Italian GT Championship in Monza with P1 and P3 on Saturday. There was also thrilling racing in the BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy. And in Zandvoort, Walkenhorst Motorsport finished on the podium with the BMW M4 GT4. Congratulations to all the drivers and teams!”

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Top topics in this newsletter:

– One-two result for Turner Motorsport in the IMPC.

– Bruno Spengler and Jens Klingmann win with BMW Italia Ceccato Racing in Italy.

– Podium for Walkenhorst Motorsport and the BMW M4 GT4 in the GT4 Germany.

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IMPC: Turner Motorsport Celebrates One-Two Result at Watkins Glen.

Turner Motorsport celebrated a one-two result in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) at Watkins Glen. Vincent Barletta and Robby Foley won in the BMW M4 GT4, ahead of their team-mates Robert Megennis and Cameron Lawrence. This was the second one-two result of the season for Turner Motorsport. Bad weather delayed the start of the race, but Barletta and Foley kept their lead on a drying track and with three yellow flag periods.

In a post-race interview, Foley said, “It was a crazy race. Vin did an amazing job and got us through the first half of the race well, when it was still very wet. We were expecting the weather to be like this and opted for a kind of rain set-up, and the car was really good. It’s a great day for the team. It’s fantastic to get another one-two result. And now we want to take this momentum with us.”

Starting driver Barletta added, “It was a little bit difficult, but it wasn’t long before the track improved. I tried to find my pace, to not lose any time. The yellow flag periods suited us, which isn’t always the case. We were able to pit early and then Robby did the rest.”

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Italian GT Championship: First Win of the Season for Bruno Spengler and Jens Klingmann.

Bruno Spengler and Jens Klingmann secured their first win of the season in the Italian GT Championship at Monza. They represented the BMW Italia Ceccato Racing team and won the Saturday race in the BMW M4 GT3. They also finished in a podium position in race two, but were given a time penalty retrospectively. Spengler and Klingmann are now at the top of the championship table. Their team-mates Francesco de Luca and Carlo Tamburini also had success, finishing third on the overall podium and winning the Pro-Am class in the BMW M4 GT3.

In an interview, Spengler said, “It was a great weekend for us. The team did a fantastic job. We made another huge leap with the car from Friday to Saturday. The car was very competitive and consistent during the race. It was an amazing result for the whole team.”

Klingmann added, “The first win of the season on Saturday saw us pick up a lot of valuable points. Overall, it was a great result for the whole team. Bruno paved the way for success at the start. He did the hard work, then my job was to manage the win. It’s always something special to win at Monza.”

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ADAC GT4 Germany: Walkenhorst Motorsport on the Podium at Zandvoort.

Walkenhorst Motorsport secured a podium finish in race two of ADAC GT4 Germany at Zandvoort. Mex Jansen and Nico Hantke finished in second place in the BMW M4 GT4. The Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport team narrowly missed out on the podium, finishing fourth in race two with Tim Reiter and Leon Wassertheurer in the BMW M4 GT4. Marat Khayrov and Gabriele Piana of Hofor Racing by Bonk Motorsport finished seventh in both races.

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BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy: Thrilling Race Action at Monza.

The BMW M2 CS Racing Cup Italy at Monza offered thrilling race action. Jody Vullo won the first race in his BMW M2 CS Racing, with a narrow lead over Luigi Ferrara. Marco Zanasi took a narrow victory in race two. Ferrara continues to lead the championship standings.