SC Project Exhaust Dealer UK
SC Project Exhaust Dealer UK
Welcome to Conquest Racing Ltd, we are proud UK dealers for SC Project exhausts
SC Project Exhaust Dealer UK SC-Project – A factory with the leadership in the manufacture of premium motorbike exhaust systems, we are strongly settled in the racing world and this guarantees the final customer the highest performance without compromises. SC-Project’s commitment in the racing world is set in a world contest in the championships of the highest level as in MotoGP, SBK, Moto2 and Moto3 World Championship and in the most important motorbike Championships. Top performances, reliability and the most advanced technology are the components which allow experience exchange between the R&D department (research and development) and the several World Championship teams, guaranteeing the final customer a top-level product as regards performance, material quality, and trim level. The experience and know-how acquired in worldwide races together with several tests on test bench guarantee excellence both in race world and private world in the street.
Only companies with top-level technologies and capabilities can be the supplier of MotoGP teams, where the highest technical competences, constant evolution and development are requested for the strongest and most competitive worldwide riders and teams. This technology is then used to produce SC-Project exhaust systems for customers for normal road use, supplying a wide range of silencer models and complete exhaust systems. SC-Project is the Moto2 World Champion exhaust with the rider Johann Zarco in the 2015 and 2016 season.
Zarco, Qatar Moto2 Test 2016
In 2016 SC-Project is the official technical supplier of exhaust systems for the Italian MV Agusta in the World Superbike Championship with its national team “Racing Department”, which will field in the superlative SBK MV Agusta F4 RC with the British rider Leon Camier and in the Supersport performance F3 RC 675 driven by the talented Frenchman Jules Cluzel, already fighting for the world title in 2015 riding the F3 Supersport, and the young Italian Lorenzo Zanetti, for the second consecutive year with MV Agusta. In SBK also continue the collaboration with Kawasaki Pedercini team with the bike ZX-10R 2016.
In MotoGP 2016 is the exhaust supplier for Honda HRC team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS with the rider Jack Miller and Tito Rabat, and in Moto2 is the supplier of the World Champion Johann Zarco, and other 5 riders like Lorenzo Baldassari, Luca Marini, Luis Salom, Jesko Raffin and Efren Vazquez. The partnership with important racing teams allows SC-Project to get a very important technical experience and to test the ultimate products and material. The same technology acquired and developed in the World championship is then transferred to common road products destined to our private customers and selling in our catalog.
Technology and excellence, with no compromise, that is our philosophy.
SC Project Exhaust Dealer UK
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Ducati XDiavel Carbon Fibre Parts – Fullsix Carbon
Ducati XDiavel Carbon Fibre Parts – Fullsix Carbon
Now available Ducati XDiavel carbon fibre parts made by the worlds best carbon fibre manufacturer
FULLSIX CARBON
Fullsix carbon fiber parts guarantee an excellent appearance and perfect manufacturing. By using state-of-the-art technology and an innovative blend of materials, we assure you that our parts will upgrade your motorcycle both visually and in terms of performance. We have paid particular attention to ensuring that all carbon fiber parts are UV protected through the use of special lacquers, as we know that our customers desire eternal beauty and perfection.
The uniqueness of our products is not just an advertising slogan, but the underlying philosophy of our company itself. Since we believe in providing only the best for your motorcycle, we have developed a unique production monitoring system that ensures that all Fullsix products are manufactured according to the latest protocols and “best-in-the-industry” standards. Through the use of unique barcode technology, CDT Group is the only company in the market that is capable of tracing products through the entire manufacturing process, resulting in products that you can completely trust.
Fullsix stands for perfect looks, precise fitting, outstanding performance and supreme quality.
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Dymag Racing Performance Wheels
Dymag Racing Performance Wheels
CONTENTS
Dymag Brand 1.0
Racing 2.0
Sponsored Events 3.0
HQ 4.0
Best of British 5.0
Design Process 6.0
Technology & Innovation 7.0
Marketing Communication 8.0
Wheel Range 9.0
Testimonials 10.0
40 YEARS IN ELITE MOTORSPORT
FORMULA ONE. INDY CAR. GT RACING. LE MANS 24h. TOURING CAR. WRC. PARIS DAKAR. GP500. SBK. ISLE OF MAN TT
1975 – 94 Dymag invent world’s first 3 spoke magnesium moto racing wheel. Dymag wheels in Formula One (Senna, Prost, Mansell) Indy Car, RAID, WRC.
1990’s Dymag launch world’s first one piece and two piece carbon composite moto wheels certified for road and racing use.
2004 Dymag launch world’s first commercial carbon composite auto wheel.
2011 Focus returns to aftermarket composite and forged moto wheels.
2014 Dymag wheels on triple IOMTT winning team Hawk Racing / Buildbase BMW Motorrad with rider Michael Dunlop. 2015 Dymag launches first new carbon composite auto wheel for 10 years at SEMA, Las Vegas.
2016 Continued support to works IOM TT & SBK teams including Michael Dunlop’s campaign.
DYMAG – LEADING THE WORLD IN WHEEL INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE
Dymag is a company with its heritage firmly rooted in racing. Started in the early 1970’s, we quickly established a reputation for pioneering innovation inventing the world’s first 3-spoke magnesium motorcycle racing wheel. These ground-breaking wheels were ridden by the legendary Eddie Lawson to overall victory in the AMA Superbike Championship in both 1981 and 1982 and the Moto GP Championship in 1984.
Dymag was the first company in the world to manufacture carbon fibre wheels for both high performance motorcycles and cars certified for road and race use. Uniquely, Dymag manufactures wheels in high quality forged magnesium, aluminium and lightweight carbon fibre. We also offer over 3,000 individual fitments for a huge range of motorcycles. We believe no other company has the capability and technology to do this.
WE’RE BACK IN TOP LEVEL RACING
Continuing our tradition, for 2016 we’re partnering with a number of leading IOM TT, British Superbike & European Race Teams
2016 DYMAG FACTORY SUPPORTED PILOTS
ISLE OF MAN TT HAWK RACING / BUILDBASE BMW MOTORRAD – Michael Dunlop
QUATTRO PLANT / BOURNEMOUTH KAWASAKI – James Hillier
MAR-TRAIN YAMAHA – Dan Kneen RIDERS BMW – Martin Jessopp
BRITISH SUPERBIKE HAWK RACING / BUILDBASE BMW MOTORRAD – Lee Jackson & Richard Cooper
QUATTRO PLANT / BOURNEMOUTH KAWASAKI – Luke Mossey & Filip Backlund
GR MOTOSPORT / TEAM WD40 – Jack Kennedy & Sam Hornsey
RIDERS BMW – Martin Jessopp
CLASSIC TT TEAM CLASSIC SUZUKI – Michael Dunlop & Lee Johnston
PADGETTS MOTORCYCLES – Bruce Anstey & Dan Kneen
MOTO AMERICA SUPERBIKE KWR – Kyle Wyman
SPONSORED EVENTS
Dymag Golden Era Superbike Championship | Thundersport GB Series
The Dymag Golden Era class supports pre-2000 year bikes of 750, 950 and 1000cc capacities and will be televised on Motors TV.
This is Dymag’s first series sponsorship reflecting the importance that this level of racing holds, not only for rider development but also to showcase what is for many, the golden age of superbike racing.
As all Dymag wheel specifications and materials are permitted in the Golden Era class, we have the opportunity to create a real heritage moment for Dymag, showcasing the technical quality and competitive edge that our wheels deliver
“We are on track with our growth plans and expanding our composite wheel manufacturing into a state of the art facility with support from UKTi and the government’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI). With technical support from the NCC we are designing, installing and commissioning the very latest composite manufacturing process equipment.
Thanks to this ground breaking partnership, Dymag has access to the NCC’s composite expertise in the aerospace, marine and automotive industries.” Chris Shelley CEO Dymag Group Ltd
“We are thrilled to be able to bring composites manufacturing support to Dymag Performance Wheels Limited at this exciting time as they develop their business to provide higher volume manufacturing technologies.” Tom Hitchings Business Development Director, National Composite Centre
PROUD TO BE BRITISH
We have been designing and manufacturing auto and moto wheels for over 30 years from our UK base in Wiltshire, England. Whilst the technology that goes into every wheel has evolved, our relentless commitment to quality and design remains at the core of every wheel we make.
HERITAGE & INNOVATION
Originally manufacturing gravity die-case magnesium wheels from which the company grew its name “Dy-mag”, we have continually sought to utilise the most advanced materials and latest manufacturing technology.
RACING SUCCESS
All our racing, aftermarket and OEM wheels have been developed in elite motorsport applications and adapted for road use. Our latest prototyping workshop, and cutting edge CAD and fluid dynamics software are enabling us to develop race wheels of the future.
LOW MOMENT OF INERTIA (MOI)
All Dymag wheels are born from the same meticulous design process, including a thorough engineering & optimisation phase where all unnecessary material (where durability will not be impacted) is carved away. The result is a range of wheels with a super low moment of inertia. Design for low MOI reduces the amount of energy required to overcome inertia resulting in vastly improved acceleration, braking & directional changes > low MOI offers supreme handling.
LIGHT WEIGHT
The light weight nature of all Dymag wheels utilising low density materials offers a huge reduction over original equipment (OE) wheels. Newton told us that a force (provided by your right hand) acting on a body of lower mass (Dymag wheels) will accelerate faster than the competition. We trust Newton.
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY
Our new carbon composite facility in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, employs state-of-the art production technology. We are capable of mass production volume with improved finished detail. The resolution that Dymag has become known for drives our technology, including our composite modulus refinement programme.
MARKETING COMMUNICATION
We love keeping our customers up-to-date with our latest news, product specifications and technology information. Everything is on our website at www.dymag.com and you can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Look for our wheels in action on our dedicated YouTube channel.
We fly the Dymag flag at exhibitions and special events worldwide as we continue to grow our global dealer network.
Dymag achieves regular, targeted coverage in leading online and print platforms and we in invest in aspirational advertising. Dymag wheels score highly in long term tests, proving that durability is a high priority in every Dymag designed wheel as well as achieving dramatic weight savings over OE wheels.
Yamaha Europe ‘Yard Built’ series and other special projects remain an important channel of communication, enabling us to promote our design flexibility and vision, while remaining honest to the Dymag brand.
THE DYMAG WHEEL RANGE
In addition to our rigorous in-house testing, all Dymag wheels are certified to BSAU50, SAE and JWL standards for road and race applications. This means that our professional specification, race-winning wheels are the very same wheels that you can buy for your own road or track bike.
By using our own modular aluminium hub design, Dymag are able to offer over 3000 individual fitments, from a 1985 Suzuki RG500 to a 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R. Complete wheelsets are delivered fully assembled with valves, spacers, high quality bearings and your specified sprocket ready for you to fit your tyres and discs and get out riding. We also offer a ceramic bearing upgrade on certain applications.
All of our rear wheels are assembled with Dymag’s proprietary cush drive & sprocket carrier and a Talon sprocket. We carry a full compliment of spare parts for our wheels and offer an in-house wheel refurbishment service which includes crack testing and refinishing. Dymag will never repair a lightweight wheel that has been more than superficially damaged.
Dymag offer a Satin Black powder coat as standard for all carriers and non-carbon wheels, with the option to upgrade to a custom colour. An anodised finish is offered in several colours for carriers within carbon wheel sets only and our CA5 carbon wheels always retain a polished weave finish.
CA5 . CARBON COMPOSITE
Produced by in-house skilled technicians at our UK composite production facility, using proprietary cloth and lay up orientation. We refine the modulus of the composite and therefore tailor the stiffness and compliance of the CA5 wheel body.
Polished clear weave finish, with anodised or painted hubs. Available for single sided swing arms as well as standard double sided.
SIZES Front: 16.5” x 3.50” 17” x 2.50” / 3.50” / 3.75”
Rear: 16.5” x 6.25” (double sided only) 17” x 5.50” / 6.00”
TYPICAL ASSEMBLED WHEEL WEIGHTS
APRILIA RSV4 front: 2.53kg rear: 4.83kg
SUZUKI GSXR1000 front: 2.54kg rear: 4.92kg
HONDA CBR1000 RR front: 2.57kg rear: 4.65kg
UP7X . FORGED ALUMINIUM ALLOY
Forged using high quality aluminium alloys which then undergo stress relieving grain refinement. UP7X is ‘the thinking man’s wheel’ – the wheel that’s been ridden by professionals to numerous IOM TT & SBK wins.
Powdercoat paint finish in-house.
Available for double sided swing arms only.
SIZES Front: 17” x 3.50”
Rear: 17” x 5.50” / 6.00”
TYPICAL ASSEMBLED WHEEL WEIGHTS
BMW S1000 HP4 front: 3.15kg rear: 5.80kg
SUZUKI GSXR1000 front: 3.32kg rear: 5.96kg
HONDA CBR1000 RR front: 2.95kg rear: 5.72kg
CH3 . CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY
Magnesium has always been at the heart of Dymag and the CH3 embodies our heritage and knowledge of casting this material. Ever popular with classic enthusiasts, CH3 offers ultimate performance in a wide range of fitments for both modern and classic bikes.
Powder coat paint finish in-house.
Available for double sided swing arms only.
SIZES Front: 17” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” 18” x 2.50” / 2.75”/ 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” 19” x 2.50”
Rear: 17” x 4.50” / 4.75” / 5.00” / 5.50” / 6.00” / 6.25” 18” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” / 3.75” / 4.00” / 4.25” / 4.50” / 4.75” / 5.00”
TYPICAL ASSEMBLED WHEEL WEIGHTS
APRILIA RS250 front: 3.53kg rear: 5.70kg
YAMAHA YZF R1 front: 3.70kg rear: 6.00kg
TT3 . CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY
Our hollow three spoked magnesium design ensures as much weight saving as possible without compromising on durability or performance, being designed specifically for the extreme racing environment in the Isle of Man TT Races and World Endurance Superbikes. All wheels are suitable for on road and racing use.
Powder coat paint finish in-house.
Available for single sided swing arms as well as standard double sided.
SIZES Front: 16.5” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” / 3.63” / 3.75” 17” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” / 3.63” / 3.75” 18” x 2.50 “ / 2.75” / 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50”
Rear: 16.5” x 5.25” / 5.50” / 6.00” / 6.25” 17” x 4.00” / 4.25” / 4.50” / 4.75” / 5.00” / 5.25” / 5.50” / 6.00” / 6.25” 18” x 4.00” / 4.25” / 4.50” / 4.75” / 5.00”
TYPICAL ASSEMBLED WHEEL WEIGHTS
HONDA RC45
front: 3.40kg rear: 3.87kg
SB5 . CAST MAGNESIUM ALLOY
The five hollow spoked design magnesium wheels have been designed with performance motorcycle racing, OE and aftermarket applications in mind.
Powdercoat paint finish in-house.
Available for double sided swing arms only.
SIZES Front: 16.5” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” / 3.63” / 3.75” 17” x 3.00” / 3.25” / 3.50” / 3.63” / 3.75”
Rear: 16.5” x 5.25” / 5.50” / 6.00” / 6.25” 17” x 5.00 / 5.25” / 5.50” / 6.00” / 6.25”
TYPICAL ASSEMBLED WHEEL WEIGHTS
APRILIA RSV4
front: 2.53kg rear: 4.83kg
SUZUKI GSXR1000
front: 2.54kg rear: 4.92kg
HONDA CBR1000
front: 2.57kg rear: 4.65kg
“We are extremely proud to re-kindle our association with Dymag, I have known Chris Shelley for many years, right back to when he supported me through the European Championships, which I went on to win, so when we decided to go back into British Superbikes, the decision to run with the UP7X aluminium wheel was a no-brainer as they simply are the best, and we know Dymag will never let us down.” Brent Gladwin Principal, Team WD40 “
“Quattro Plant Kawasaki BSB and IOM TT Team have opted for known quality in its wheel choice for its assault of the BSB Championship in 2014 , Dymag UP7X were an obvious choice for the team with the product being great quality and value for money, Not to mention the superb back up service available in the UK.” Pete Exstance Principal, Team Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki
“When we decided to take KWR into the Moto America Superbike series for 2016, we were looking for new partners that could help us build the best bike possible. Now that we are working with Dymag and running the UP7X wheels on our Yamaha R1, I’m confident that we have a big piece of our puzzle in place. I am looking forward to my Superbike rookie season and am excited to have Dymag in my corner.” Kyle Wyman KWR Racing
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MV Agusta Dragster 800 Carbon Fibre Parts
MV Agusta Dragster 800 Carbon Fibre Parts
Manufactured using pre-preg carbon fibre & steel moulds then cured in a high temperature autoclave oven creating a much thinner, lighter product without compromising on strength.
Fits Models: MV Agusta Dragster
Auto-clave production produces the best finish on the weave, keeping the carbon fibre in a more level and constant pattern, preventing kinks and stretching. Finally laser cut using a high pressure water jet to produce a clean edge & polished by hand.
Using 200 gram, 3K plain weave carbon fibre with an epoxy resin, providing both excellent strength and flexibility, UV treated lacquer which will help to keep your carbon fibre looking new.
Features:
– High quality clear finish will add a custom, race look to your bike
– Made by using high quality epoxy resin and high quality carbon fibre
– Auto clave produced
– Available in gloss
– UV resistant varnish
– Same OEM MV CRC carbon fibre weave
– Make your bike stand out from the crowd
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Rizoma Motorcycle Billet CNC Accessories UK dealer
Rizoma Motorcycle Billet CNC Accessories UK dealer
HISTORY OF THE BRAND
“I cannot find this accessory for my bike anywhere, why don’t you make it for me?”
That could have been the beginning of the story, which in just over 10 years has transformed the two bothers’ passion and creativity into a Premium Brand of motorcycle accessories and design products, made of exclusive quality materials, such as aluminium and composite fibres.
Over the years, Fabio and Fabrizio Rigolio (General Manager and CEO of Rizoma) have managed to build up a young and dynamic team able to manufacture and trade worldwide the objects, which impress everyone with their elegant and original design and with their maniacal quality.
RIZOMA, STYLE & DESIGN
The unmistakable style of Rizoma is summarised in the pure lines of its products, which give the object an elegant and refined minimalism.
BILLET ALUMINIUM
Beginning with a solid block, the aluminium moulds itself and becomes an effusive element made of emotions and sensations. “You see a block, think about the image; the image is inside. You only have to undress it.” Michelangelo Buonarroti
RIZOMA PEOPLE
The strength of Rizoma lies in the
passion of those who created it and
those who work there every day: ideas and diligence are fundamental for a “Made in Italy” product which is world famous for the high quality and the attention to its details.
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2016 Aprilia RSV4 R-FW 230bhp Race Bike
2016 Aprilia RSV4 R-FW 230bhp Race Bike
We knew Aprilia were going to do something awesome with the epic RSV4, in terms of a track-only machine, but we honestly didn’t know just how special it would be…
What was once the preserve of race teams can now be bought by anyone, thanks to Aprilia, and it seems as though they’re catering for many wallet sizes at the same time, albeit still not at the cheap end of the scale! Then again, quality costs.
Prices are yet to be revealed, as are the schemes for adding or removing items to adjust the cost, but we do know there are five models to choose from. And, when it comes to a track only bike, we doubt you’ll find better on offer than any of these!
As Aprilia themselves put it – Aprilia Racing, the Racing Division that has earned the Noale-based manufacturer 54 World Titles, introduced a program today to make the same technology that was developed for the championship winning bike available to anyone who wishes to compete in factory derivative championships or who wants an RSV4 with racetrack optimised performance – meaning they’re there for you to go racing on, or racing your mates on, or just thrapping around a track on and if you’ve got the cash, you can have a track bike that genuinely makes over 210bhp at the rear wheel. Wow…
The five models are as follows:
RSV4 R-FW Stock1 MM Race
An Aprilia RSV4 with Race Pack (Öhlins suspension and forged rims).
Standard electronic system with an extra light lithium battery.
ECU reprogrammed to Race version with race maps for engine and bike management, developed by Aprilia Racing.
Settings reprogrammed for race use.
Braking optimised and weight reduced, ABS removed
Engine weight reduced without the water thermostat, with a simplified water tubes kit and secondary air system closed.
Optional: Akrapovic exhaust kit, complete fairing kit, dedicated suspensions setting and complete engine optimisation.
RSV4 R-FW Stock2 APX Race
An Aprilia RSV4 with Race Pack (Öhlins suspension and forged rims).
Simplified, lightweight, racing version electronic system with dedicated bike and engine wiring and a lithium battery.
APX2 logic unit developed by Aprilia Racing: ignition and engine control parameters may be programmed with the included hand terminal.
Data acquisition system allows logging of original sensors as well as optional sensors allowed by FIM Superstock 1000 rules.
Special Aprilia Racing instruments.
Special engine with Aprilia Racing preparation.
Optional: Akrapovic exhaust kit, complete fairing kit, dedicated suspensions setting.
Then it gets really serious…
RSV4 R-FW SBK
An Aprilia RSV4 with Race Pack (Öhlins suspension and forged rims).
Simplified, lightweight, racing version electronic system with dedicated bike and engine wiring and a lithium battery.
APX2 logic unit developed by Aprilia Racing, complete with GPS module, ignition and engine control parameters may be programmed with the included hand terminal. The unit includes a data acquisition system with optional telemetry sensors kit.
Special Aprilia Racing instruments with racing buttons.
Electronic gearbox with assisted shifting (blipper).
Special Aprilia Racing tools.
Special engine with SBK preparation by Aprilia Racing.
RSV4 R-FW W-SBK
Replica of the RSV4 Superbike used by the official Aprilia Racing Team in the SBK Wold Championship.
Both the bike and the level of assistance may be tailor made in accordance with the budget and ambitions of each rider and team.
It is the best that can be desired and allows one to have a star role in the Superbike world championship.
And then, finally…
RSV4 R-FW ‘MISANO’
The bike presented at EICMA is a demonstration of the level of preparation possible through the ‘Factory Works’ program and is the entry level for the W-SBK line.
In true Aprilia Racing style each component has been optimised to offer the best in performance while maintaining elevated overall balance and reliability.
It is a bike that can do well at any competitive level, while remaining “within reach” of enthusiasts who desire an extraordinary bike to exercise their racing skills, knowing that nothing can come closer to the rush felt by SBK World Championship champions.
The colour scheme is a celebration of Aprilia’s first victory in a ‘road racing’ competition and underscores the exclusivity of the model
That is astonishing, although we believe the one most relevant to us normal folks is the first, the Stock1 MM Race. Unless you’re minted, in which case, go nuts!
Aprilia’s racing boss also had some words to say about the new program:
Romano Albesiano – “The RSV4 racing versions we are presenting at EICMA are, first and foremost, a unique opportunity that Aprilia Racing is making available to those who want to own a real race bike. At the Aprilia Racing Division we worked to pack all the know-how behind the RSV4 into these exceptional bikes: know-how which has made the RSV4 one of the top winning bikes in the history of production-derived bikes. The SSTK Championship victory this year is an addition to 7 world titles we’ve won in the SBK. Now all the experience we have acquired through these victories is available to whoever wants to race with our bike: both those who want to participate in championships and those who want to ride a real Aprilia Racing bike on the racetrack. We’re making several levels of sophistication available. This is a racetrack optimised RSV4, from the SSTK version (in every way the bike that dominated the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup) all the way to the top, a full-fledged Superbike”.
So, the top spec’ version makes 230bhp at the crank. But as the stock RSV4 RF or RR makes 200bhp at the crank (184bhp rear-wheel on our dyno), you can expect the lower spec’ versions to still be pretty healthy, banging on the door of a genuine 200bhp at the rear wheel on the Superstock model. And that, ladies and germs, is more than enough for most of us bar actual racers.
Prices are yet to be confirmed, but as soon as we get them, we’ll let you know.
source:fastbikes
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New 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale
New 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale
New 959 Panigale, +6%BHP, +8% torque, 157BHP, 107NM, 1299 fairing side exhaust like on the Japanese Panigale, except for USA, Canada & Australia.
Powered by a revised 955cc Superquadro motor, the 959 punts out a claimed 157bhp at 10,500rpm by lengthening the stroke from 57.2mm to 60.8mm, while the bore remains the same at a nice, round 100mm. Trackdayers and Sunday racers rejoice, as Ducati engineers have also inserted some all-new con-rods to cope with the longer stroke and meatier performance.
Chassis wise, the 959 ‘Gale has a dry weight of 157kg and some wider front fairings. Although the front-end geometry from the 899 remains, the swingarm pivot has been lowered by 4mm (a bit of a surprise) to give a 51%/49% weight distribution in favour of the front.
Back to those exhausts: having seen pandemonium across social media, let’s just put things into perspective. Standard 899s and 1299s have been struggling with noise limits at 99% of circuits in the UK, so the new configuration will undoubtedly do something to remedy Betty and Cyril’s miraculous hearing enhancements and constant moaning.
Other than the aforementioned, that’s about it when it comes to headline aspects. It comes rolling with the usual Panigale electronics suite, sprung by the same Showa/Sachs suspension partnership, and Brembos obviously do the stopping.
TBC but the Ducati 959 Panigale will cost you £13,295.
Click here for Ducati 959 Panigale Performance Parts & Accessories
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New 2016 Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro
New 2016 Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro
Ducati Scrambler Flat Track Pro is designed as a speeding machine. It features dedicated livery, fuel tank in racing yellow, aluminium rear view mirrors, sporty headlight fairing, alloys with yellow outlines, CNC footpegs, CNC sprocket cover, full throttle exhaust, dedicated number plate, dedicated seat fabric, etc.
More details will be revealed soon. Stay tuned.
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New 2016 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
New 2016 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2
Ducati has officially taken wraps off the new Scrambler variants, one of them is the much awaited 400 cc entry level variant.
At the EICMA (Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori), also known as the Milan Motorcycle Show in Italy, Ducati unveiled a total of seven new bikes. Two of them are Scrambler variants – Sixty2 and Flat Track Pro.
Of the two, Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 is powered by a new 399 cc single cylinder desmodromic air cooled engine. This engine generates a peak power of 41 hp. Not much is known, except that this entry level Ducati gets Showa 41 mm front forks in the front, steel tube swingarm at the rear, has a 14 litter steel fuel tank with dedicated logo, dry weight of 167 kg, and a new black silencer cover.
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MV Agusta F4 RC First Test Ride Review
MV Agusta F4 RC First Test Ride Review
We’ve nailed a real beauty here – The first ride of an MV Agusta F4 RC by anyone outside of MV itself. At least, we are as far as we can gather media-wise, which can’t be a bad effort, can it? Yep, we got our hands on one before anyone else, anywhere. Us FB cats have truly had our cream…
So, let’s see – 212bhp, 111Nm of torque, 175kg, the finest carbon fibre and suspension known to man, and looks to die for? Bring it on! What do we think of it? Well, the full test you can read in a future magazine (issue 303 out on June 23rd), but we’re happy to tease with a few thoughts on the most incredible F4 MV have ever produced. Thus, here are five observations on this little beauty.
1 – It is unbelievably, jaw-droppingly gorgeous to behold – Okay, this is probably the easiest thing you could work out for yourselves, but even we were stopped dead in our tracks when we met it for the first time. The attention to detail is fantastic, build-quality has surpassed other current versions of the F4 (which was already top notch), and it really does merit its staggering asking price of a pound shy of £31,000 on looks and detail alone. This one had just begun the tentative transformational first steps into becoming a race bike, so had the achingly delicious full Termignoni titanium full-system fitted, as well as a few of the bits and pieces that come in the carbon-fibre race-pack box. Even the simple yet stunning rearsets are there to be admired, and the carbon fibre fairings are boss. It really is wondrous.
2 – It’s rather fast – With a claimed 212bhp (crank figure), you wouldn’t expect it to be slow and it certainly isn’t, oh no… The RC is surprisingly usable for what’s essentially a WSB machine on the road, but it’s when the tacho rises that you get your real kicks. And it’s further up the rev scale that it really impresses. When you’d expect it to start tailing off, it kicks in again hard like a steel-capped boot up the jacksie, screaming through those beautiful open pipes a rapturous cacophony that demanded anybody within a mile turned around and took notice. As eye-ball widening rides go, this is one that makes you go “Ooooh, shiii….”
3 – You can really feel the weight loss – The RC is a solid handling bike, pukka geometry and Öhlins’ finest ensure that, but it’s the diet notching it down to 175kg that really shines through. The latest F4s all handle really well, but this one adds a previously missing flickability to the solid cornering skills. Chuck in a wonderfully intuitive riding position allied to super responsive input ratios, and you have a bike you’d happy ride on road or track every day for the rest of your life.
4 – It’s got real character – Traditionally firing inline four cylinder machines suffer from a slight lack of character during these days of cross-pane cranks, V4s, blaring triples and huge thumping twins. Not the RC, it lives and breathes, kicks and screams in a way a Suzuki GSX-R or Honda Fireblade can only dream of. Even the bolshy BMW S 1000 RR, while bonkers, is a dweeb sat alone in the corner of the wine bar, compared to the RC which is making every woman under the roof swoon, while arm-wrestling anyone who fancies being humiliated by the smartly dressed, dashing cad. You drink in its essence sat onboard, it talks to you, flatters you just by sitting on it – it’s an overwhelmingly incredible experience. It doesn’t even sound like any other inline four around, it rocks to its own beat, and that beat is terribly catchy.
5 – They’re all sold out – At least, we think they are, there may be one or two somewhere around the globe but you’d better be bloody quick if you just happened to find £31k behind the fridge and want one. And, why wouldn’t you?! Otherwise you’ll have to wait until one comes up for sale, which could be a while. Only 250 are being made and a lot of those will end up on race tracks, like this one from Hampshire MV will at a BSB circuit near you soon. The rest will go to MV aficionados, collectors and those lucky (read – rich) enough to snap one up. Nope, we don’t like them any more than you do! 
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Source: Fastbikesmag
- Published in Motorcycle Review