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CARSON BROWNS TWISTED DEVELOPMENT RM300 RACE BIKE: 2-STROKE TUESDAY

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On this week’s 2-Stroke Tuesday we take a more in-depth have a look at check rider Carson Brown’s Twisted Development customized constructed Suzuki RM300cc race machine.  This is likely one of the most original machines that has ever been raced on the 2-Stroke World Championship, if you wish to see it in motion take a look at our YouTube for the entire reside race protection or scroll to the underside on this put up.

Surprisingly this construct is basically near a inventory RMZ250 4 stroke, as a matter a truth the whole chassis moreover the engine mount or cradle mods is OEM Suzuki . When Suzuki final up to date the RMZ250 the body was modified in direction of the entrance of the bike making the “Y” part come up increased permitting it to accommodate a two-stroke exhaust simpler.

Carson talked about this was probably the greatest two-strokes he has ever had an opportunity to journey relating to an general package deal.

No you may’t purchase this exhaust in your two-stroke. This is a totally customized one-off system made particularly for this construct. We love the best way it seems however as of proper now Pro Circuit has no plans to supply it to most people. (That may change although)

The RMZ engine mounts have been changed with utterly customized variations that positioned the brand new 300cc KTM engine within the appropriate place.

The crew at Guts Racing made a gripper seat cowl to go with the chrome completed Backyard Design customized graphics.

Carson Brown used the brand new Dunlop MX34 tires mounted on inventory Suzuki RMZ wheels.

The KTM 300cc engine seems proper at dwelling within the RMZ250 four-stroke chassis. It’s fascinating how little body modification was wanted to perform this engine swap.

Extreme shut up of the Keihin carb that feeds the Twisted Development tuned KTM 300 engine.

Look for a whole story within the July printed version of Dirt Bike Magazine on this Twisted Development RM300 and see it in motion under.

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RYAN VILLOPOTO 2024 TWO-STROKE CHAMPIONSHIP YZ250 GIVEAWAY BIKE : 2-STROKE TUESDAY

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On this week’s 2-Stroke Tuesday we offer you some particulars on Ryan Villopoto’s 2024 Yamaha YZ250 Two-Stroke World Championship race bike and provide the unique hyperlink to join the possibility to win this similar machine after he races it!

RV’s 2024 YZ250 can be decked out with all of the bells and whistles. Fasthouse labored with Pro Circuit to get the bike as much as RV’s requirements and make it one among a sort. After Ryan throws his leg over it and races some motos, we thought it might be cool to provide it away to ONE LUCKY WINNER! To enter: https://www.fasthouse.com/pages/rv-yz

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Contest closes April 20, 2024. Winner can be chosen on April twenty second, 2024. No buy essential to enter or win. A purchase order doesn’t improve the probabilities of profitable. Must be a US resident within the decrease 48 states & 18 or older to win.

Same Guts Racing gripper seat and light-weight foam utilized by many manufacturing facility groups.

The engine received a number of love from Pro Circuit with Mitch Payton himself doing the grinding on the cylinder . Check out that model new Boyesen Factory Racing ignition cowl.

Luke and the Pro Circuit suspension division took care of all of the dealing with wants for this construct.

Carbon Fiber and Titanium are an awesome mixture and the Ti-2 Shorty has each.

The Hinson Racing Bulletproof clutch system will get all that new horsepower from Pro Circuit to the rear wheel.

Wheel upgrades got here from the crew at Dubya USA within the type of Haan hubs, black powder coated spokes and DID Dirt Star rims wrapped in Dunlop MX34 tires.

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RICK JOHNSON’S 1984 YZ250: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

For this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday offered by Decal Works, we check out Rick Johnson’s iconic 1984 YZ250. This is the bike that he received the championship on that 12 months, and it set the tone for issues to come back as a result of it was a production-based bike. By 1984, Yamaha knew that some kind of manufacturing rule was coming and selected a preemptive strike. At the beginning of the season, they introduced Broc Glover and Ricky Johnson right into a convention room and informed them that, for the 1984 season, they’d be using production-based bikes. Both of them can be allowed out of their contracts (which stipulated that they’d be supplied with works bikes), however the determination was not negotiable. They each determined to remain.

Sadly, the 1994 YZ250 that Rick Johnson rode was not superb in inventory type. It had been redesigned the earlier 12 months however was nonetheless behind the Honda and Suzuki. RJ’s bike improved with a pipe, porting and some particular elements, however even the entrance suspension was based mostly on inventory parts. The fork had a Simons Anti-Cav equipment and little else. The rear shock was, not less than, an Ohlins. Still, he received 4 out of 10 Nationals that 12 months and went on to win the des Nations with Jeff Ward, David Bailey and Johnny O’Mara.

A 12 months later he went testing with Honda. “I tested on a training track near Carlsbad,” he stated in an interview with the LA Times. “When I finished the test, I wondered why Team Honda hadn’t won every race.” RJ signed with Honda for the 1986 season.

Today, the very bike that RJ rode in 1984 is owned by Hugh Parker. It appears to be like similar to it did on the finish of the ‘84 season, proper all the way down to the inventory Z-spokes and the drum rear brake.

The 1984 YZ250 had Yamaha’s second try at a linkage rear suspension. A 12 months later, it could transfer to a configuration that isn’t too completely different from the fashion used at the moment.

Some manufacturing facility {hardware} was used, however even the footpegs had been frighteningly inventory.

The motor had some porting and an extended rod than the inventory YZ.


RJ’s 1984 YZ250 is a chunk of historical past and is well-documented. He has been provided the chance to experience the bike in subsequent years, however declined.

BEHIND THE BUILD

Behind The Build is our weekly give attention to a number of the most unique bikes to roll out of the Dirt Bike store. Here’s a take a look at a really particular Kawasaki KX500 that received the off-road therapy. Look closly: that’s a KTM chassis. Click on the picture to study extra.

TWO-STROKE THEATER

What to study extra about KTM’s all-new for 2023 two-strokes? We received to experience the brand new 300 in addition to all the opposite competitors fashions at Red Bud final week. Click on the picture to observe Mark Tilley experience his brains out!

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1998 FMF HONDA CR125 TRIBUTE PROJECT: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday we provide the look again at our 1998 FMF Honda CR125 tribute undertaking. Editor Mark Tilley by some means has an abundance of Honda CR125 two-strokes in his storage from about 1997-to-2003 in varied states of disarray .  Who remembers the rider of this machine? We packed 2-Stroke Theater stuffed with 125cc initiatives in your viewing pleasure and we even threw in our 125cc inventory shootout for some extra motion. If you’re a fan of Honda small-bore two-strokes don’t miss the unique hyperlink on the backside this web page to our CR125 Dream Bike  constructed by Justin at Motowhips.

The idea for this construct got here from a bench racing session within the storage and had some affect from final years Red Bull Straight Rhythm occasion. The bikes of this period had character and we teamed up with some business main firms like FMF, Faster USA, Specbolt, Decal Works, Race Tech, Wrench Rabbit, Dunlop, UFO Plastics, Supersprox and ODI to see if we may recreate a few of that magic.

Platinum FMF pipes, shorty silencers and carbon fiber instantly take us again to the late ‘Nineties. We went one step additional changing numerous {hardware} utilizing a whole Nickel Wurks equipment from Specbolt that options CNC aluminum washers and bushings. Light Speed is making restricted runs of CR125 ignition and clutch covers proper now. If you have an interest click on the hyperlink above.

The wheels are from Faster USA that includes their CNC machined billet aluminum hubs, stainless-steel spokes, alloy nipples and gold Excel rims. We added Galfer brake rotors, Dunlop MX33 tires and a black Supersprox rear sprocket.

It’s wonderful what Vapor Blasting machines can do. Lots of the components have been cleaned up in our Vapor Honing Technologies VH800. This rear brake caliper is over twenty years outdated however you’d by no means know.

The engine was rebuilt utilizing a whole equipment from Wrench Rabbit, we added a VForce reed valve for some extra efficiency and the Nickel Wurks {hardware} from Specbolt makes the cleaned up engine instances pop.

Decal Works and Motoseat labored collectively to ensure the graphics and seat cowl lined up completely.

We had a blast constructing this undertaking and it’s thoughts blowing what number of aftermarket components can be found for these late ’90s two-strokes.

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If you’re a fan of 125cc Honda two-strokes try this construct we did with Justin at Motowhips just a few years again. The consideration to element is out of this world! CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW FOR THE FULL STORY.

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1990 HONDA CR250R SWEDISH RESTORATION: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday dropped at you by Boyesen we offer you an unique first have a look at our 1990 Honda CR250R collaboration with KRT. Products from Wiseco and Pro Circuit are featured in 2-Stroke Hardware. There are 5 premix burning machines in 2-Stroke Theater you don’t need to miss! Honda two-stroke followers be sure you scroll to the underside of this put up. You gained’t be disillusioned .

Seventy-five p.c of this bike construct was finished in Sweden and the opposite twenty-five p.c was finished touring the world buying the components to finish it. Christian the proprietor of KRT spends a number of time touring. The whole machine was rebuilt from the bottom up utilizing firms like All Balls, Pro-X, Boyesen, BRT, Acerbis, Mansson Racing, Fuel Star, Bolt Motorcycle Hardware, and Pro Circuit.

The engine was utterly rebuilt with Wiseco and Pro-X efficiency components. The cylinder was trashed and there are a couple of fascinating surprises that you’ll have to anticipate the printed journal to study. Boyesen covers and substitute reeds are additionally used on this construct.

The aluminum tank offers the construct that ’90s European manufacturing unit look. Notice the highest triple clamp. This piece was customized machined out of billet aluminum so we might run outsized Torc 1 handlebars. Mansson Racing is the Enzo Racing of Sweden they usually dealt with all of the suspension upgrades. 

Yes you’ll be able to nonetheless get Works fashion Pro Circuit pipes for older Honda 2-Strokes. It can take a while and price additional however most can be found for particular order. We used a Bolt Motorcycle Hardware common equipment to switch engine, chassis and plastic mounting {hardware}.

We used a black Pro-X sprocket and gold race chain for a basic look. The Kenda Millville 2 rubber is mounted up on a set of CC Products wheels that includes anodized aluminum hubs and black Excel rims. 

The general look of this machine screams ’90s Grand Prix manufacturing unit race machine with the Acerbis plastics and customized graphics design. A mixture of bolt-on off the shelf gadgets and customized made items simply provides to the texture of this construct. We can’t wait to trip this dangerous boy. Sweden right here we come! 

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WISECO GARAGE BUDY REBUILD KIT

Wiseco’s new Garage Buddy engine rebuild kits supply every little thing you want for a backside and high finish rebuild. From the crank to the piston equipment, and even an hour meter to trace upkeep, every little thing is included in a single field.
Contact: www.wiseco.com

PRO CIRCUIT HONDA 2-STROKE EXHAUST

The Platinum Pipe presents the identical efficiency positive factors as the favored Works Pipe, however makes use of a platinum plating on the physique to guard it from on a regular basis components. Precision in design and engineering makes even the smallest particulars right into a murals. The Platinum Pipe is a novel fusion of energy, class and utility that pushes the boundaries of the game’s driving pleasure.
Contact: www.procircuit.com

2-STROKE THEATER

If you just like the 1990 Honda CR250R featured on this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday then you actually need to take a look at this 1995 Honda CR250R we constructed earlier this yr! Click the picture beneath for extra.

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Fisker Ocean manufacturing stops for six weeks as funding talks proceed

Fisker is pausing manufacturing of the Ocean SUV for six weeks because it appears to safe essential monetary backing, amid doubts over its potential to proceed working.

The transfer comes because the EV agency publicizes some $150 million in funding from an current investor, who stays anonymous.

The cash shall be offered within the type of convertible notes, that are topic to curiosity upon reimbursement, and is “subject to certain conditions”, together with Fisker submitting an in depth monetary report (recognized within the US as Form 10-Ok) for the 2023 monetary 12 months. 

The funding shall be allotted in 4 tranches. 

Fisker mentioned it stays in talks with a “large auto maker” over a monetary deal, which might take the type of pure funding or a strategic improvement or manufacturing partnership.

It has nonetheless not named this producer, however Nissan is broadly reported to be in talks relating to a possible $400m funding into Fisker.

It’s understood that as a part of this deal, Nissan would have entry to the platform that underpins the Fisker Alaska and would construct the compact pick-up truck alongside its personal associated mannequin in North America. 

While these talks proceed, manufacturing of the Ocean at Magna Steyr’s manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, shall be placed on maintain for six weeks to permit Fisker to “align inventory levels and progress strategic and financing initiatives”. 

Fisker mentioned round 1000 Oceans have been produced between 1 January and 15 March and it delivered round 1300 models. There are allegedly some 4700 in its stock, claimed to price greater than $200m. 

Fisker lately paused improvement of its inexpensive compact EV, the Pear hatchback, having made a loss of $463.6m throughout the fourth quarter of 2023.

The firm is presently focusing its remaining money reserves on ramping up manufacturing of the Ocean, in addition to rolling out additional software program updates for the automotive.

It produced 10,193 Oceans and delivered 4929 throughout 12 nations in 2023 and expects to ship between 20,000 and 22,000 in 2024. It offered 144 within the UK in January.

Fisker Alaska front cornering

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RIDING THE 2024 YAMAHA YZ250X, 1981 REVISITED AND MORE: THE WRAP

Two weeks in the past, Yamaha organized a visit to the Ampro testing grounds in Union, South Carolina to indicate off the brand new YZ450FX. That sucked up all the eye, however we additionally acquired to trip the 2024 Yamaha YZ250X two-stroke off highway bike. It was unchanged, however final 12 months it acquired every kind of latest stuff. Secretly, that’s the bike I used to be most enthusiastic about. The 2024 YZ250X sells for $8099. That’s solely $100 greater than the motocross model. Try shopping for a kickstand alone for that.

2024 Yamaha YZ250X

We all know that the YZ250 motor dates again to 1999 and the aluminum central-backbone body first appeared in 2005. But in 2016 Yamaha took the motocross bike and gave it an off-road make-over. Then, a 12 months in the past, it acquired a giant replace with new bodywork and suspension upgrades. There are sure issues that the typical Joe can’t do in his storage, and that’s what Yamaha focused on with the YZ250X. The gearbox is primary on that checklist. The X has a wide-ratio five-speed. First and second gears are the identical, however third, fourth and fifth are progressively taller. Also: The cylinder head quantity is elevated, the compression ratio diminished and the exhaust port raised. The energy valve form and timing are altered together with the ignition mapping. The clutch plates are made of various materials and the growth chamber is tucked up tighter and out of hurt’s manner.

Jared Hicks on the YZ250X

The X makes use of the identical fork because the MX mannequin, however with softer valving and softer springs (4.3 N/mm versus 4.4). The identical is true of the shock (48 N/mm vs 50). From there, it’s simply bolt-on stuff; an O-ring chain, an 18-inch rear wheel and a kickstand. The YZ250X has the identical gasoline tank because the MX model (1.8 gallons) and the identical silencer.
If you anticipate all that to remodel the elemental nature of the YZ, it doesn’t. The YZ250X runs, handles and behaves like a present YZ250–a modified one. All these alterations make life a bit of simpler in lots of off-road conditions, however the YZ remains to be a YZ. That means it’s a race bike at its core. That’s fantastic information for riders in lots of venues just like the NGPC collection, which pits all 250s in the identical class whether or not they’re two-strokes or not. In a head-to-head race with any 250F, the YZ250X has a bonus in peak horsepower and a slight benefit in weight. It makes about 2 or 3 extra peak horsepower than the most recent YZ250F and weighs about 3 kilos much less.


If you evaluate suspension, dealing with and manageability, the four-strokes have a bonus–that shouldn’t shock anybody. The YZ250X hits exhausting and indicators off early. Even in comparison with different off-road two-strokes, the Yamaha is a little bit of a handful. All the tweaks and changes to the YZ250X make it smoother in the course of the powerband, but it surely’s a motorbike that requires aggression and dedication in the event you go racing. You can, nonetheless, take it down a notch and trip the X slightly below the massive energy surge all day lengthy. It’s exhausting to stall and makes glorious torque. Another trait that shouldn’t shock anybody is the suspension, which is great. The X isn’t removed from the present YZ four-stroke suspension which remains to be thought-about tops within the motocross world. It’s softer than the MX spec, however for many off-road riders, it may very well be softer nonetheless. Yamaha remains to be pondering of racing. It’s most likely exhausting to get out of that behavior. We could have extra on the 2024 Yamaha YZ250X and the opposite Yamaha off-road bikes within the May, 2024 print version of Dirt Bike.

FLASHBACK: 1981 HONDA CR250R

1981 Honda CR250R

The 12 months 1981 was tremendous bizarre for motocross. I used to be working at a now-forgotten publication referred to as Cycle Guide, which was truly fairly large on the time (for wages that weren’t). When I arrived, all of the filth bikes we had within the take a look at fleet have been nearly unridden as a result of the prevailing employees had its palms full with avenue bike exams. One of the loneliest was the 1981 Honda CR250R. I used to be very conversant in the CR450R (I owned one). But I didn’t get to trip the 250 till I inherited that one. It wasn’t horrible, but it surely wasn’t nice, both. The actual drawback was that it regarded like a spaceship. At the time, a liquid-cooled single shock motocross bike was Star Wars know-how. Very shortly, I modified my take-home bike to the 1981 Suzuki RM250, which wasn’t as spacy trying, however far more strong. The RM was the topic of my very first take a look at within the October subject (beneath). The lead picture isn’t me; it’s Dean Taylor, who was lightning quick in these days. He’s nonetheless fairly good. The picture was by David Dewhurst, who can be nonetheless fairly good.

As for the Honda, we glance again on your entire historical past of the CR250 within the May, 2024 print version of Dirt Bike. Here’s what it says in regards to the 1981 mannequin:
1981: Honda predicted the approaching of liquid-cooling and single-shock suspension and rushed to satisfy the decision. The 1981 Honda CR250R leaped years forward; the truth is, it was too superior. It had reliability issues, and the brand new Pro-Link rear suspension didn’t work effectively. Once once more, Honda misplaced its edge within the 250 class. Over the subsequent two years, the bike obtained back-to-back modifications on a reasonably large scale, and a lot of the issues have been sorted out, making ’83 an excellent 12 months to trip a CR.

There’s a considerably dated historical past of the Suzuki RM250 here–it’s an older publish so my apologies if it doesn’t load shortly.

SHERCO TY 125 LONG RIDE

Sherco has simply launched images of the 125 TY Long Ride. This is a mix-breed that has some trials bike attributes with a seat and sufficient consolation for actual path rides. For extra data go to Sherco’s website.

BIRMINGHAM SX THIS WEEKEND

This weekend the Monster Energy Supercross tour makes its first ever cease in Birmingham, Alabama. If you assume you realize who’s going to win, put it in writing and win some prizes. The MXA fantasy league is successful and this weekend there’s a  Maxxis Tires giveaway. It doesn’t price something.

ROUND 9 // MAXXIS TIRE GIVEAWAY

Round 9 of the AMA Supercross collection is heading to Birmingham, Alabama this weekend! The MXA Fantasy League Round 9 winner will get a set of Maxxis off-road moto tires!

Fantasy participant with the Username “Whoop Dee Doo” received the Daytona prize courtesy of FMF Racing with an astounding 291 factors! In whole, there have been 5 riders picked within the right place in addition to accurately guessing each the hole of the chief and the place of riders lapped. If you want to know exactly “Whoop Dee Doo’s” picks and points click here.

If you might be in search of a killer deal, subscribe to Motocross Action magazine for $24.99 and get a $25 Rocky Mountain ATV-MC gift card. 

The following prizes beneath go to the winner of every spherical: 

RD 9 Birmingham: Maxxis set of moto tires

RD 10 Indy: Nacstar Wheelset

RD 11 Seattle: Ogio giveaway

RD 12 St. Louis: 100 percent giveaway

RD 13 Foxborough: TO BE ANNOUNCED 

RD 14 Nashville: TO BE ANNOUNCED

RD 15 Philadelphia: Boyesen $250 shopping spree

RD 16: Denver: TO BE ANNOUNCED

RD 17 Salt Lake: TO BE ANNOUNCED

We even have prizes for the highest gamers from all 31 SMX rounds. Here is the checklist thus far:

1. Triumph TF 250-X

2. Boyesen $500 shopping spree

3.Maxxis truck tire set as much as $2500

4. FMF 4-stroke muffler or 2-stroke pipe and silencer with $200 clothing shopping spree

See you subsequent week!

–Ron Lawson
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BEAST MASTER CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING KX500 : 2-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s Two-Stroke Tuesday we provide you with a pictorial take a look at the Beast Master Championship profitable Kawasaki KX500 constructed by Gary Reynolds in reminiscence of longtime buddy and Moto fans Mike Hasson. This bike was a whole rebuild from the bottom up of a machine that we’re informed didn’t have many hours on it and nonetheless had quite a lot of OEM Kawasaki elements on it earlier than the rebuild course of began. Scroll all the way down to see the all new Honda CR500 spec transmissions now accessible via Panthera Motorsports and don’t miss the 4 unique Rieju 2-Stroke movies as nicely.

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PANTHERA MOTORSPORTS CR500 TRANSMISSION

This meeting contains each full transmission shafts, gears, washers, collars and snap rings. Ready to put in.
These transmission have been manufactured precisely per Honda specs, floor remedy and hardness.
We supply the usual late ratio used from 1993 to 2001 in addition to the mighty HRC lengthy ratio.

As fans ourselves, we perceive the frustration of trying to find discontinued elements, particularly for beloved classics just like the CR500. That’s why we’re devoted to preserving the legacy of those iconic bikes by providing a transmission that meets or exceeds the requirements of the unique.

With Panthera Motors, you possibly can relaxation assured that your CR500 will proceed to roar down the paths and tracks with unmatched efficiency and reliability. Our transmission is meticulously crafted to seamlessly combine along with your classic CR500, making certain a easy and highly effective experience each time.

Gone are the times of scouring the web for elusive elements or settling for subpar replacements. Panthera Motors is right here to save lots of the day, offering riders with a high-quality transmission that honors the heritage of the Honda CR500. Whether you’re a seasoned fanatic or a newcomer to the world of classic bikes, our CR500 transmission will reignite your ardour for using and preserve your bike working sturdy for years to return.

Don’t let the discontinuation of elements maintain you again from having fun with your CR500 to the fullest. Choose Panthera Motors and expertise the joys of using your basic motorbike with confidence and peace of thoughts. Keep the legacy alive – select Panthera Motors for all of your CR500 transmission wants.

2-SMOKEN VIDEOS : RIEJU 200 & 300cc OFF-ROAD BIKES

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1995 HONDA CR250R TWO-STROKE COMPLETE REBUILD : 2-STROKE TUESDAY

On this week’s 2-Stroke Tuesday we’re letting everybody see the newest full rebuild from Jay Clark and his crew. This 1995 Honda CR250R is considered one of 5 that Clark is restoring and as you possibly can see this one has early ’90s Jeremy McGrath vibes. We can’t wait to see what he has in retailer for the others however for the time being scroll down to take a look at particulars of this magnificence.

Rather a lot on trade main corporations like Wiseco, Pro-X, Decal Works, Works Connection, Dunlop, FMF, Rekluse, IMS, Specbolt, Race Tech, ODI, Sano Metal Finishing, TMR, VP Racing Fuels and extra.

Jay Clark all smiles together with his newest creation . We know that smile is massive as a result of this one is lastly performed!

The engine was rebuilt internally utilizing Pro X elements with the cylinder being re-plated by Millennium Technologies after which labored over by Tom Morgan Racing. The crank was rebuilt by Andrew Langston. The Specbolt Nickel Wurks package actually clothes up the engine {hardware}.

IMS Products is likely one of the corporations that by no means stopped producing merchandise for these ’90s two-stroke machines.

This Fasst Co package eliminates the necessity for a separate return spring and works nice.

Not many issues look cooler than a pipe aspect shot of a two-stroke and this one is an absolute murals.

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team Presentation: The 2024 WorldSBK kickoff takes place within the BMW Motorrad Welt in Berlin.

Berlin. About 5 weeks earlier than the season opener at Australian Phillip Island, BMW Motorrad Motorsport offered the 2024 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) line-up to the general public in Berlin (GER) on Wednesday. The two groups, the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team, in addition to the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR), Michael van der Mark (NED), Scott Redding (GBR), and Garrett Gerloff (USA), unveiled their BMW M 1000 RR superbikes for the WorldSBK 2024 for the primary time. The occasion befell at a particular location, within the new BMW Motorrad Welt on the BMW Motorrad Plant Berlin. This plant is the guts of the BMW Motorrad manufacturing and the birthplace of the BMW M 1000 RR.

On Tuesday, Razgatlioglu, van der Mark, Redding, and Gerloff have been visitors on the BMW Motorrad Plant, and through an unique autograph session, the staff had the chance to personally meet their racing colleagues from the BMW Motorrad household. On Wednesday, the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders gained nearer insights into the manufacturing of the bikes, together with their racing machines, throughout a tour of the plant.

The precise group presentation befell afterwards in BMW Motorrad World, the brand new “Home of the Brand” in Berlin, opened in autumn 2023. The official begin of the 2024 WorldSBK occurred with the disclosing of the BMW M 1000 RR superbikes, which Razgatlioglu, van der Mark, Redding, and Gerloff will journey within the upcoming season with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and the Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team.

A particular function of the group presentation in Berlin was that along with invited visitors, followers additionally had the chance to witness the occasion dwell on-site. Many of them seized the chance, secured the coveted free tickets for the occasion, and will personally work together with the 4 BMW Motorrad WorldSBK manufacturing unit riders in the course of the subsequent autograph session.

In preparation for the 2024 season, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, the 2 groups, and the riders can be again on the monitor quickly. The subsequent check periods will happen at Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, on January twenty fourth and twenty fifth. The first race weekend of the season is scheduled from February twenty third to twenty fifth at Phillip Island (AUS).

Quotes after the Team Presentation in Berlin.

 

Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director: “First of all, I would like to thank everyone involved in the organisation. It was an absolutely cool event here at BMW Motorrad Welt. It was very nice to show the team managers and riders what we do here in Berlin. We haven’t done this in this form before. The atmosphere among all involved was fantastic, and that is also extremely important for performance because we have this one team mentality. The presentation itself in BMW Motorrad Welt was also very successful. I am confident for the new season. We still need a few tests; last year, we didn’t necessarily have the best conditions but we have prepared a lot of things. Now there is not much time left until Phillip Island. Although the first two events take place on tracks that haven’t necessarily been our strong suit in the past, I am still optimistic that we will have a good start, carry this positive energy into the first races and through the entire season.”

Shaun Muir (Team Principal ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “First of all it is an outstanding venue for such a presentation. It think it really captures the spirit of what BMW Motorrad are trying to achieve here so I am super proud to be part of that. The tour around the plant was sensational. A big round of applause to all the guys, everyone in the factory; they really welcomed us. Moving on to the championship as such, I think it is absolutely clear that the combination of Michael and Toprak brings some special qualities. I think that is something we are really looking forward to working with. Already we can see what Toprak requires in terms of a package and a bike. It is a little bit different, not an awful lot, we just need to steer in a slightly different direction to give Toprak what he needs. And I say that in terms of letting him amplify his strengths which is hard on the brakes, corner entry, balance on the bike, something we know the BMW M 1000 RR can work well with. We want to put ourselves in a strong position, we want to compete for the podium in Australia. Can we get a podium? It’s a tough question, but Toprak’s personal aims are that he thinks he can and we give him all the support to do that. Michael has missed large parts of the past two seasons, and he does not underestimate what he is up against but he is definitely up for that challenge. I feel that Toprak can bring a lot of strengths out of Michael. I am looking forward to seeing that because we saw how good Michael can be when things go well. The bike is getting better, there is a development team behind us. From where the project started in 2019 to where we are now is night and day. I hope we can take advantage of that and get our rewards.”

Michael Galinski (Team Manager Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “The team presentation was truly impressive. Many people attended, and it was very interesting at the BMW Motorrad plant and in the BMW Motorrad Welt. It was my first time at the plant itself, and it was fascinating to see the engine department and how all the motorcycles are assembled. It was great to take a behind-the-scenes look and also to present ourselves here as a team. We are very happy with our rider duo. They are two real top riders. Scott is the Vice World Champion, Garrett had a very strong second half of the season last year. Our goal is to move further forward, and with the BMW Motorrad family, this is certainly possible this season. So much manpower has been added that we are really happy now. Of course, we still need a bit of time, but we are confident that we will move forward this year.”

Garrett Gerloff (#31 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “It has been exciting. There has been a really cool energy here at Berlin. It’s great to be in Berlin, it’s really nice to see all the amazing people that work here in the plant, that develop and produce the BMW M 1000 RR that we race. So it’s really cool to have the team presentation here. It has been really nice to see Scott, Toprak and Michael and to get together after a couple of months of holidays and seeing family and friends. I can tell that we are all excited to get back on the track and to start testing again. In just over a month we are going to be racing in Australia. Everything is going to happen really fast from here on but I’ve been doing my part to make sure that I am ready for the season and I am excited to get started. I think we have a really good base now. I have one year behind me with BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the Bonovo action BMW Racing Team, so a lot of information and I think we can come up with solutions faster than last year if we do have a problem. It is going to be good to go the every track with a higher potential, and I think it can be a really good season. My goal is to work on qualifying and to be a bit better there and that can help me in the beginning of the races and then at the end of the races, when I am strong, I think we can make some real progress and be up front.”

Toprak Razgatlioglu (#54 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “I am very happy to join the BMW Motorrad family. When I arrived at Berlin on Monday and left the airport I was really surprised because everyone spoke Turkish. Also at the plant, there a so many Turkish employees. I am very happy for this. In general, I am very positive. Especially today, there were a lot of people and I understand that a lot of people like me. A lot of people came here to see me, also many Turkish guys, and a lot of them came from very far away. Everyone can’t wait for the season, and that also goes for me. My focus is now on the season. I realized that the people believe in me, but it is important that you believe in your bike. Many people say that the BMW is not ready to fight for the championship but I believe that my bike is ready to fight for wins and the championship. We just need my setup, because my riding style is complete different. When we have this, we can easily fight for the win. Now I am just focusing on the test next week. It is really important for me. I need to adapt to the bike and I believe that we can fight for the podium and the wins this season. I am excited. I signed with BMW but I am also a part of the family. This is something I saw today again and it is great. I will give more than 100 percent, I will try to win with BMW. Everyone is working hard and this is a great extra motivation also for me. If we keep doing this, we will win the World Championship.”

Scott Redding (#45 BMW M 1000 RR, Bonovo motion BMW Racing Team): “It’s good to come here to Berlin. To come into the plant and to see how everything is made is always interesting, seeing the people in action at their work is always good. It’s also very interesting to see where the engines are built and how they do it, so it’s really nice to be here and to witness how everything is made. A launch is also always great, to unveil the colours of the bikes and the suites, together with the team-mates and the teams. Speaking about the coming season, for me it would be nice to have our bike to be more consistently competitive which I think we can do. We’ve had some good changes made and obviously Toprak is coming over. We also have a test team which makes a big difference. I think we are going in the right direction, which is important. It would be nice to stand on the podium again this year and more frequently, and to try to make our bad weekends not so bad and have a good, consistent year.”

Michael van der Mark (#60 BMW M 1000 RR, ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team): “It’s nice to start the season, it’s great to be here in Berlin. We all know that BMW is a big company but we got a nice tour through the plant and I must say that it is really impressive. It was also great to see where they prepare the race engines and I am really ready to start the season. I can’t wait to go testing again, I feel one hundred percent fit, I got a new teammate that seems to be really fast – so I am looking forward to it. Like I said, I am fit again, the bike is getting better and better, Toprak is pushing the project even more and I think we want to win races and be on the podium as soon as possible.”