Superbikes Malaysia

Long Beach IMS: BMW Has High Hopes for Superbike

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:03:00 +0000

The BMW S 1000 RR superbike will retail for $13,800 and will hit dealership floors Jan. 26. The company says it already has “quite a few” presold orders.

The news came during a press conference today at the Long Beach, Calif., stop of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show. Pieter de Waal, vice president of BMW Motorrad USA, said that the S 1000 RR may be the most important model introduction in the company’s history.

“Because,” he said, “not only are we going to enter into, for us, a brand-new segment — a very important segment, that of the superbike — but also we believe we will make BMW relevant to a brand-new generation of customers.

“I want to make no bones about it,” de Waal continued. “When we decided to build this motorcycle, we did not decide to build an exotic alternative. … We decided deliberately to build a motorcycle which is mainstream, and take the four existing Japanese manufacturers head-on. I believe we have succeeded in the task.”

De Waal says the S 1000 RR, which produces a claimed 193 horsepower, will be the most powerful superbike available. He also praised the bike’s lightness (404 lbs. dry), stopping ability and handling. Riders can select different modes in which braking, traction control and engine management work together. The bike has a fly-by-wire throttle system. More specifications are now posted on BMW’s consumer website.

Upgraded 1200 Models
BMW also was displaying its new 1200 boxer models, which likewise will become available in late January. (Click here for an earlier report.)

De Waal noted that the bikes’ new flat-twin engine is based on the two-year-old DOHC engine of the HP2 Sport. “Although the horsepower of these motorcycles is only, on paper, 5 percent up, our intention was never to enhance the maximum horsepower but instead to build an engine which breathes much better and has significantly more torque. … The motorcycles are much, much faster in acceleration. They’re much smoother, and they bring a new level of refinement into two-cylinder that is setting standards for the industry.”

De Waal also made much ado about the RT model's new optional electronic suspension adjustment system. The previous system allowed riders to adjust, by the push of a button, the compression and rebound. The new system goes a step further by allowing them to also change the spring rate on the rear of the bike.

“If you want to know how we did that,” de Waal said, “you can talk to my experts. It’s fairly technical. But you will appreciate that if you can in effect change the spring rate and therefore have different springs at the back, you don’t have any compromise anymore because you can then set your damping right to be exact for that specific spring.”

De Waal concluded the conference on a positive note. “Despite the hard times,” he said, “this is really an important time, and we’re very bullish about the future, including the immediate future in 2010.”

Lotus to buy into F1

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +0000

As reported in our earlier post, the new Lotus F1 team which announced its driver line-up yesterday has not much to do with Lotus Cars the manufacturer. The F1 team is actually managed by Litespeed, a UK based racing outfit who are licensing the famous name from parent company Proton. But that could change in the future.

Team Principal Tony Fernandes said that the link between Lotus F1 and Lotus Cars is set to grow. “Over time that relationship will grow. Lotus will probably buy into the team at some stage. More and more technology from our side will flow into Lotus cars and we will promote the Lotus brand. I see it in time being no different from how Ferrari works.”

“I don’t think we can claim any of the heritage but we are very clear about making sure we don’t destroy any of the prestige,” he added. Under the guidance of founder Colin Chapman, the original Lotus team won seven constructors’ and six drivers’ titles while dominating the 1960s and ‘70s.

The AirAsia boss also revealed that the team has “an advisory council to make sure that we protect what has been built by Colin Chapman and the people at Lotus.” He did not elaborate on this, so I wonder how will it work out. Will the council put pressure on the team to live up to the name if it props up the back of the grid?

Suzuki dies at Phillip Island.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +0000

Despite hopes that the changes in wealth, Suzuki Phillip Island curse continues with the 2009 Australian MotoGP.

GSV-R has taken only one of the first six to finish their debut Down Under in the year 2002 - the second place with Chris Vermeulen in the wet 2006 event - but almost dry weekend in 2009 saw Suzuki rider tenth higher than any track session.

To make matters worse, the top qualifiers Loris Capirossi is degraded from 13 back to the roster when he was the first victim of the new MotoGP engine modifications limit - limit per rider five engines for the last seven rounds. If necessary, Suzuki gets a fine point ten o'clock in the constructors' championship.

Rossi is to commit not really make much difference to their race, the last of which was spent fighting team Vermeulen married for eleven others - the Australian Competition winners, more than half a second.
"It easily say that it is difficult, but we've really struggled the whole weekend and found the best solution," said Loris. "We also have a car warming problem and that we are forced to start behind the grille, but it is not a major problem.

"I just have not had any understanding of the bike in the first five or six rounds, so this is a nightmare for me. I caught up with Chris and we had a little struggle, but I can get past him.
"Overall this track is difficult for us, and I believe that the weekend should not be forgotten, because we're trying as hard as we could and have nothing of it.

"I hope we have a better weekend in Sepang will be because we really needed a good result, but we also need to fix things why it is so bad," he warned.
Vermeulen, because this is his last home Grand Prix before returning to World Superbike Championship in 2010.

"We had a loud band, but the first few rounds we have lost much time, because many of them hot," says Chris, who qualified only 15th.
"I was struggling, but then I was Loris on my tail for the rest of the race, so at least they gave us to fight for something.

"It is clear that we are a step forward from here we would like, but hopefully it is more in Sepang.
Paul Denning enters the team will leave Malaysia may not come quickly.
"There is nothing positive to say about the performance here today, and honest in saying that we are 11 and 12 are inherited by Affliction of others," said English.
"I want to thank the riders and for the preservation of his head down and trying hard as they want tough circumstances.

"Travel in Sepang may not be sufficiently established, and we are there to raise position to get things back in the right direction soon."

Ducati's most powerfull machine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:34:00 +0000

The Legacy in style.

Ducati has the good custom of creating one hell of a bike and then add a special version next to it in order to keep things interesting for a larger crowd of potential buyers. They do so with the all-new 1198 and 1198 S models that come to continue the 999's and 1098's legacy in the style that consecrated those models.

There's simply no other L-Twin engine that is more refined than the 1198.4cc Testastretta Evoluzione unit powering the 1198 models. Thanks to that, the two new bikes benefit of 170hp at 9,750rpm and of an incredible 97lb-ft of torque at 8,000rpm.

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2009 Ducati 1198 S 2009 Ducati 1198 S

Not only the new engine is powerful, but it is also claimed to be the lightest ever used in Ducati Superbikes. Using a new crankcase manufacturing technology, which reduces weight by a significant 3kg (6.5lbs), we have the main reason to believe that, while the magnesium-alloy cam covers and alloy outer clutch help too.

The engine's pistons are derived from the world of racing and feature a distinctive double-ribbed undercrown in order to reduce friction. A system inaugurated and made famous on this last mentioned model is the Desmodromic system, also present in 1198's engine configuration. The system was inaugurated and made famous on this last mentioned model is the Desmodromic system, also present in 1198's engine configuration. This opens and closes the valves mechanically, Ensuring great effectiveness at high rpm and so bringing a major contribution to the engine's impressive performance.

For the 1198S, Ducati had the elliptical throttle bodies of the Marelli electronic fuel injection system enlarged with 13.3 per cent compared to the 1098, while the new models get an aggressive 2-1-2, exhaust equipped with a catalytic converter and two lambda probes , Ensuring smooth engine performance and helping meet Euro3 regulations.
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2009 Ducati 1198 2009 Ducati 1198

The racy engine is coupled to a close-ratio six-speed transmission through a dry multiplate clutch, meaning that riders will get a very accurate impression of what riding a bike racing actually means.

Competing in MotoGP and the World Superbike Ducati has made very perseverant in developing new systems and now, in 2009, we're witnessing the first ever production motorcycle fitted with a traction control system being available to the large public. The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) is standard on the 1198 S and comes as an option on the simple 1198. This intervenes mostly during mid-corner acceleration and prevents the rear wheel from sliding. The rider will be aware of the system's intervention thanks to a warning light.

Also, the Ducati Data Analyzer is another justification for the S model's much bigger retail price and is optional on the standard model. The system automatically records information such as throttle opening, vehicle speed, engine rpm, engine temperature, distance traveled, laps and lap times in order to make it possible for everyone to lay back and analyze their performance to see what more can be improved. The usual answer to that is the rider's aggressive style.
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While 1198S both feature the same Brembo braking system acting on two 330mm discs up front and a single 245mm one at the rear, the wheels and suspension differs much.On the 1198 S you get the same front and rear suspension capabilities, but with the name on Ohlins as well also 17-inch 7-spoke in forged light alloy wheels that are veritable GP replicas.

Speaking of MotoGP derivations, the digital dash (displaying all possible information) definitely fits in this category.

Features such as the suspension and wheels set a slight weight difference between the 1198 and 1198 S. Be it wet or dry, the S model weighs 4 pounds lighter than its standard sibling.

World Fastest Superbikes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:09:00 +0000

The philosophy behind the Superbike category, which was created half-way through the 1970s, was to race bikes that were very powerful but were in any case similar to production models on sale to the general public.

The possibility for the general public to identify themselves with the bikes in this championship that were so close to production models has been the basis for the success of the Superbike category.
These are some of the most powerful and fastest Superbikes available in the market ranked by its maximum speed:
BMW K1200S 167 mhh (268 km/h)

With enough raw power to shock even the most seasoned adrenaline junky, the K 1200 S hurls you from a dead stop to sixty mph in just 2.8 seconds. Once you're over the whiplash, you'll keep climbing, topping out at speeds that run neck-and-neck with the fastest production motorcycles in the world.
Ducati 1098s 169 mph (271 km/h)

The Ducati 1098 is a 1099 cc L-twin sport bike manufactured by Ducati. It was announced on November 8, 2006 for the 2007 model year and replaces the 999. The 1098 makes a manufacturer claimed 160 horsepower, 90.4 ft-lb torque, and weighs 173kg. These figures gives the 1098 the highest torque-to-weight ratio of any production sport bike ever made.
Aprilia RSV 1000R Mille 175mph (281 km/h)

The RSV Mille and limited-edition RSV Mille Factory are high performance V-twin powered motorcycles made by Aprilia with a 143 HP 998 cc engine built by the Austrian company Rotax. For 2006. the RSV Mille Factory won the Maxisport category for Masterbike 2006 and overall Masterbike of the year.
Yamaha YZF R1 176mph (283 km/h)

The Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle, introduced in 1998, was the first significant motorcycle in the true litre class (1,000 cc) "handling arms race" between the Japanese Big Four motorcycle manufacturers (Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha). When introduced, it took the class closer to a true racing motorcycle, and increased the handling capabilities.
Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 178mph (286 km/h)

Honda CBR 1100 XX Super Blackbird is a sport-touring motorcycle built by Honda. It combines big engine power, Easy operational error-tolerance with touring comfort. The Blackbird production started in 1997 and the last year of production was 2006. The Blackbird was the result of Honda's attempt to build the world's fastest production motorcycle, stealing the crown from Kawasaki.
MV Agusta F4 1000 R 185 mph (299 km/h)

The F4 1000 R was released in 2006 and came with a 174 horsepower (128 kW) engine. The F4 1000 R also has upgraded Brembo Monobloc radial brakes, forged black Brembo wheels, a carbon-nitride coated Marzocchi upside down fork and a upgraded Sachs rear shock absorber (compression & rebound damping adjustable in high & low speed range). The F4 1000 R engine does not utilize the TSS system. A 1+1 (Biposto) version is available that adds a pillion for a passenger. In August of 2006 an F4 1000 R was used to set a record for the fastest production class 1000 cc motorcycle of 185 mph (299 km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 (ZZR1400) 186 mph (300 km/h)

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, named Kawasaki ZZR1400 in Europe and Japan, is the flagship model in Kawasaki's sport bike lineup and their most powerful model.
The Ninja can accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour (62mph) from a standing start in under 2.5 seconds, and is capable of completing a standing quarter mile in about 9.83 seconds.
Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 190 mph (305 km/h)

The Suzuki GSX1300R, also known as the Hayabusa, is a hypersport motorcycle introduced by Suzuki in 1999. It has a 1299 cc inline-4 engine rated 175 bhp (129 kW), and was consistently tested as the fastest production motorcycle in the world. The name Hayabusa is the Japanese term for the Peregrine Falcon, known for its speed, and perhaps a joke at the expense of the Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird which was the fastest production motorcycle prior to the Hayabusa: the Peregrine Falcon is a predator of the common blackbird.
MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K 227 mph (365 km/h)

MTT Turbine Superbike, also known as Y2K Turbine Superbike, is the world's second wheel driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison 250 series turboshaft engine, producing 238kW (320hp), this motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (365 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000. It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle".Unlike other contemporary motorcycles(such as the Hayabusa), 2001 and later models of MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE do not have the 300 km/h speed limit self-imposed by Japanese manufacturers.

The History of Motocycles

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:41:00 +0000

When someone mentioned a lot of thought in motor racing automatically for motorcycles, and the likes of Rossi, Caparossi, gave Hayden called a death-trap 'around the circuit from the United Kingdom to Malaysia in the first place with the male-dominated throughout the tournament. Although to see a lot of fun and I would argue that it is a bit like F1 (but much more interesting!) And power will see it is very difficult to change the rules to prevent this from happening. Being a race car fan I enjoy watching motor racing different from the United Kingdom to Superbikes MotoGP. But this is mainly in television, as is the case with many sports does not get the atmosphere in the box. If you attend a lot of money and the cost of u usually end up in huge traffic jams in an attempt to go there because of his popularity.

Race in the street is very different from the other side. Services such as Oliver's Mount, Macau, and Trinidad and Tobago Billow track all the races on public roads. Light pole, fence, and wall enthusiastic. The fact that each person can do it too is an advantage. Big names like McGuiness, Loughery, Martin was at the top professional road racer and a similar action against Mr. for the same device or path is more difficult than knowledge or a great weapon to dominate, and you can get a new rider and came against a professional. There is a great example of this is Ian Hutchinson, who made a name for himself before moving to a great team. Although the motorists' signing of the big teams and a lot to do round of the British superbike they still return to the circuit smaller. Another example is Carl Fogarty, four times world champion superbike race started on the island of Trinidad and Tobago men.

Attendance at the race track road was closer to work, and are in some cases less than ten feet of this work is very interesting; drivers in inches of each other as they approached the bend at high speed. This applies to the race; the rider has established himself professionally. And low fixed costs in such cases as in the Isle of Man are a free and just charge into the stands and see the specific areas.

I did not try any secret militants Speedway racing fans ditch, or that I have to say this is a cheap alternative, the highest level of motor racing with competitors from all over the world. I do not feel the way you want to race or need publicity to the same standards for MotoGP or Superbikes, as this will damage the uniqueness. Riders who are professional alike, and not speak and spare parts when they were all there for the same reason, for this race. This is a very nice area of sports, I would recommend that all fans of motorcycle racing club to attend a meeting or in road racing because it can provide fun and as far as the MotoGP round of a much larger scale.

Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:32:00 +0000

He Setting The Track On Fire

He eked out a living as an auto lining mechanic. He had not seen a racetrack until he was 22. Now, he is a national biking sensation. Meet Krishnan Rajini, who had a podium finish at the fourth leg of the Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship (also known as Asian GP) for 600cc superbikes.

As he speaks about his life, Rajini leaves many impressions -- the most dominant ones being those of a racer willing to give up every comfort to achieve tarmac glory and a sensitive youngster who is deeply disturbed by the misfortunes that have overtaken his family.

Working long hours at his eponymous auto lining garage in Arumbakkam constituted a huge part of Rajini’s routine. He lost his father when only 16, and decided to be more responsible than boys his age are expected to be. “I was a hardy worker. As I was confined to my garage for most part of the day, I did not see much of the world.”

But, one day in 2002, a suggestion by a friend changed Rajini’s life for good. “A two-wheeler mechanic, Saravanan, asked me if I would go with him to watch a two-wheeler racing championship at Irrungatukottai.” The sight of whizzing bikes triggered something in him. “After that day, nothing seemed as important as racing bikes.”

Besides riding a Yamaha RX at a blistering pace on open roads, Rajini had no qualifications for racing. And, 22 was an age when bike racers peaked; it was not the time to start a racing career. Undeterred, Rajini trained on his own with only a mechanic to help him occasionally. The money he earned from his garage went to fuel his racing pursuits -- limited to small bikes. The results came surprisingly fast, and in 2004, TVS Racing took him into its fold. In 2006, he won the UCAL-Rolon national championship in Group C (150cc two-stroke, racing-modified bikes) riding a Shaolin, and also in Group B (150cc four-stroke, racing-modified bikes) riding an Apache.

The same year, he sponsored his own way to the Malaysian Super Series at the Sepang Circuit — where he won the Kawasaki Cup. “I spent about Rs. 4 lakh, which I managed to pool with great difficulty. But, I have no regrets. In any field, only learning enhances skills. A biker learns little until he rides in several international circuits.”

Only after he was convinced he had mastered the techniques of small bike racing did he turn to super bikes. In the fag end of 2007, he met Bangalore-based industrialist Dinesh Reddy, one of the biggest patrons of motor racing. Luckily, Dinesh was planning to form a racing team (Red Rooster Racing-RRR); impressed with Rajini’s credentials, he took him in. For Rajini, it was a positive end to an otherwise turbulent year — when his brother died due to jaundice.

In 2008, Rajini finished second in the 600cc category of the Malaysian Super Series, representing RRR and riding a Yamaha R6. He suffered bad crashes in the first three legs (held in Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia) of the ongoing Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship, but says it the best thing to have happened to him. Not because he finished third in the Indian leg (held at Irungatukottai recently), but “because of the lessons learnt along the way”.

“Racers outside India have a decided edge over us. They start early and, for most, access to a superbike is unlimited. We can try to counter their challenge only if we get to ride on the circuits they are familiar with and keep learning fast.”

As RRR has stationed a Yamaha R6 at Irungattukotai, Rajini need not worry any more. Rajini is glad he met Dinesh. And, he is thankful to Sarvanan, but for whom he would have never have stepped on a racetrack.

Top Five

l Finishing first in the nationals for Group C

(150cc two-stroke, racing-modified bikes) category in 2006

l Finishing first in the nationals for Group B

(150cc four-stroke, racing-modified bikes) category in 2006

l Finishing first in Kawasaki Cup championship of the Malaysian Super Series at Sepang Circuit in 2006

l Finishing second in the 600cc suberbikes category of Malaysian Super Series at Sepang in 2008

l Podium finish at the Indian leg of the ongoing 2009 Petronas Asia Road Racing Championships

Malaysian Motorsports

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:19:00 +0000

Motor Racing in Malaysia.

Motor racing in Malaysia is one of the most popular adventure activities of the country. There is numerous speed racing tracks and circuits in the country where these events are held from time to time.

There are three major motor racing destinations in the country. These racing destinations and their features are as follows:

Sepang International Circuit, Selangor: This motor racing track situated in Selangor is one of the largest racing circuits of the world. The racing track covers an area of 260 hectares and is the venue for a large number of motor racing events, both national and international. The racing track over here is 5.542 kilometers long with 15 bends. The Sepang International Circuit also has two smaller tracks called the North Track and the South Track. This motor racing venue was host to the FIA Malaysia Formula One Championship and the Japan GT Championship. This motor racing venue organizes track days where fast car and bike owners can test their speed. The venue also has a go-karting center.

Jempor Sports Complex, Negeri Sembilan: It is the first motor racing site of Negeri Sembilan. The land over is pretty rugged and hence this place is known for its racing tracks, which go over uneven stretches. The racing circuit over here has been recently developed and attracts a large number of motor racers and bike racers. The Jempor Sports Complex is venue to the Motocross tournament, which is a seasonal event. The circuit is considered as one of the major national circuits of the country.

Johor racing Circuit, Johor: An international standard motor racing venue, the Johor Racing Circuit is a 3.86 kilometer racing circuit located in Pasir Gudang. It was developed by the Johor State Economic Development Corporation and promoted by Sports Communications Sdn Bhd and follows that standard s set up by the Federation International Motorcycle (FIM) and Federation International Automobile (FIA). A large number of international motor racing competitions are held in this place. The racing track found here has 12 turns. Some of the major events that were held over here are World Superbike, World Endurance, and the Johor Race Series for Cars and Bikes.

Motor Racing in Malaysia attracts large number of tourists every year to this wonderful country. The races are filled with fun, thrill and excitement and are worth seeing. Many tourists come here to take part in these Malaysian motor racing adventures. Not only do the participants enjoy themselves, the spectators also have a great time cheering their favorite motor racer.