Table of contents for #413 23-07 in Just Bikes

A WORD FROM THE BOSS

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Just Bikes|#413 23-07

ROSSI TO RACE IN AUSTRALIA AGAIN

While Aussie fans missed out on Valentino Rossi’s “Farewell Tour” in 2021 due to the Australian MotoGP round being cancelled, there will soon be a chance for locals to see ‘The Doctor’ on a racetrack again, but it’ll be in a very different form to what they’re used to. In December, it was confirmed that Rossi had entered the 2023 Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour sportscar race, which will be held at Mount Panorama on 3 – 5 February. The 43-year-old Italian will co-drive a BMW for 2018 12 Hour winners Team WRT, alongside Belgium’s Maxime Martin and Brazilian Augusto Farfus. “Valentino Rossi is one of the biggest names in the world of motorsport and we’re proud that the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will be his first experience of…

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Just Bikes|#413 23-07

LUKE POWER SECURES WORLD SUPERSPORT RIDE

After serving an apprenticeship in the Victorian Road Racing Championship, the Australian Superbike Championship’s Supersport 300 and Supersport classes, then a solid season in the MotoAmerica Supersport Championship in the USA, Australia’s Luke Power will make his international racing debut in this year’s FIM Supersport World Championship. The 17-year-old from Victoria signed with Motozoo Racing by Puccetti in late November and will race a Kawasaki ZX-6R for the Italian team at all European rounds of this year’s World Supersport championship. At time of writing, the team’s participation in the flyaway rounds in Australia, Indonesia and Argentina was still to be confirmed. “I am really happy to be racing in the World Supersport Championship 2023 with Motozoo Racing by Puccetti. I would like to thank the team for this great opportunity,”…

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ICELAND TRAVEL AND RIDING INFORMATION

BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: Between May and September. Our tour guides mischievously spoke about expecting summer towards the end of August, which would last seven days, but these would not be seven consecutive days! For the HAR in July, we had temperatures into the 5 – 10°C range in cold, wet weather. When it was clear or sunny, temperatures sometimes rose to almost 20°C. CAMPING: Due to increased tourism, wild camping has been considerably restricted. In the southern part of the island, it is forbidden and you can no longer park anywhere to spend the night - you must go to a campsite. Cost per person is usually between 13 and 18 Euro (AU$20 – 28 approx.) per night. Overview of campsites: https://tjalda.is/ General Accommodation: https://www.visiticeland.com FERRIES: from Hirtshals in…

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BMW PREVIEWS ‘100 YEARS’ R 18 AND R NINET

BMW Motorrad are marking 100 years since the debut of the first motorcycle to wear a BMW badge – the R 32 - with the release of two limited-edition bikes, both of which come with special finishes and several optional extras as standard. The R 32 that kicked off BMW’s motorcycle journey was officially unveiled in September, 1923, and carried features still found on many BMW bikes today; namely a four-stroke Boxer twin engine and shaft final drive. Styling touches applied to that original motorcycle, like the black paint finish with double white coachlines, can also be found on some modern BMWs, specifically those within the brand’s ‘Heritage’ family. It is from this group that the two tribute models have been drawn. 100 YEARS EDITION – CHOICE OF TWO To…

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Just Bikes|#413 23-07

ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350 ARRIVES

Following its global media launch in Thailand last August, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 started arriving at Australian dealerships in December, with a New Zealand release expected soon. This all-new addition to the Royal Enfield range is LAMS legal and shares its engine and several mechanical components with the Classic 350 and Meteor 350, but is lighter, with revised geometry and modern styling. As stated in JUST BIKES’ launch test of this model, the Hunter 350 is aimed at a younger market, toning down Royal Enfield’s heritage themes in favour of a more contemporary look, which includes the treatment of things like the fuel tank, wheels, headlight and seat, as well as the colour options and graphics. MODERNISED, REVISED, REDUCED Beyond colours and styling, the Hunter 350 has some more…

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THE OVERSEAS OPTION

While Australia has a rich vein of classic motorcycles on offer for buyers, our small population means that the choices, especially for some makes and models, can be very limited at times. To fulfill the desire of enthusiasts for classic motorcycles of many types, We Sell Classic Bikes can open up a much wider field of options. As they’re UK-based, they can tap into the much larger motorcycle market there. They also buy bikes from all over the world. Founded in the UK in 2014, and operating as a limited company since 2017, We Sell Classic Bikes specialises in pre-1980 motorcycles and sells around 300 annually to customers in the UK, Europe, North America and all other points of the globe - even here in Australia – with bikes shipped to…

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SEASON STARTER

With a new champion, new riders, new teams and a full-time Aussie presence across World Superbikes and World Supersport for the first time in years, there’s a lot to look forward to for the season opener of the 2023 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship - the Grand Ridge Brewery Australian round at Phillip Island this February 24 to 26. In the short time between the last Australian round in November, there have been new signings to various teams, along with the return of one or two old faces. There are no major changes to the race formats for 2023, so what fans experienced in November will be more or less the same as what’s on the menu in February. World Superbike and World Supersport will be racing on both days,…

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EVENTS

NSW FEBRUARY, FRIDAY, 10TH, 2023 STEEL HORSE SNOWY RALLY 2023 Orangised by Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation. When Brothers and Sisters of like minded people come together as one no matter what brand of steel horse motorcycle you ride.Steel Horse Snowy Rally in February Jindabyne 2023 when the weather is not too hot and never that cold this time of the year. This event will cater for all your needs and wants, whilst supporting a great charity in Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation to help increase organ and tissue donation and save lives via transplants. Lake Jindabyne Hotel will be the venue for these three days - we are taking over the whole Pub. This place rocks as a Pub venue - Fri/Sat Bands, Sat Show and Shine, start and end of the Poker…

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NEW COLOURS FOR PEUGEOT DJANGO 50

Peugeot Motocycles has added three new colour options to the 50cc version of their neo-retro Django scooter, bringing the available palette to four. Joining the existing Dragon Red and Milky White two-tone combination are Pearl White, Signature Black and Racing Green. Befitting the name, Racing Green features a ‘55’ race number on the flanks and dual white striping on the legshield and front mudguard. Signature Black offers a subtle two-tone effect, with a satin upper and gloss lower finish, while Pearl White has an all-over white finish that includes the wheels. The new black and green options both feature black wheels and chrome for the side trim, muffler shield and pillion grab rail, while the white version runs with black trim. A black two-piece saddle, chrome mirrors, levers and headlight…

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OLI BAYLISS SWITCHES TEAMS FOR 2023 WORLD SUPERSPORT SEASON

Another piece of this year’s FIM Supersport World Championship was put in place in late December with the official announcement that Australia’s Oli Bayliss will race for D34G Racing in 2023; a team headed by former World Superbike factory Ducati racer, Davide Giugliano. “I’m super excited to team up with Davide and the D34G Racing team,” Bayliss told JUST BIKES. The 19-year-old will enter his second year in World Supersport aboard a Ducati Panigale V2 much like what he rode in 2022 for the Barni Spark Racing Team, but with much more experience, thanks to a full season under his belt. “To go into a season knowing the circuits, knowing the riders I’ll be up against is a massive help for me personally, as 2022 was a learning year,” Bayliss…

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AFRICANS IN THE ARCTIC

After past tours in Norway and South Africa, the third edition of Honda’s “Adventure Roads” series went to Iceland, where participants spent eleven days riding the latest CRF1100 Africa Twin in the land of fire, ice and water. A few days after Honda Adventure Roads 2022 (HAR) got underway, and the group had already travelled from Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, to the small harbour town of Húsavik in the island’s north, I joined the event, along with two other journalists. En route to Húsavik, we see landscapes from the plane that are completely new: massive mountain slopes half covered with light green grass below and glaciers on top. Above that sits a dense soup of clouds, while further down, small dairy farms can be picked out as we approach the airstrip in Akurreyri.…

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WHAT’S HOT

1 AGV K1 HELMET AGV Helmets Australia agvhelmets.com.au A road sport helmet born from AGV racing technology, the K1 has an aerodynamic shape, racing-developed front air vents and a wind tunnel-tested spoiler to maximise performance and stability, making this helmet ready for every road experience. The shell is ECE 2205 approved, light in weight and available in two sizes, with a collarbone safe profile and 4-density EPS foam inner. There’s no compromise on comfort, with soft and removable Dry-Comfort interiors, a removable nose guard and wind protector. The ‘Dundee’ graphic pictured is one of 12 new designs and 24 available graphics/colour options in total. Available in XS – XL sizes. $329.00 RRP. 2 DAINESE ENERGYCA JACKET Dainese/McLeod Accessories dainese.com Made for summer riding, the Energyca Air Tex jacket offers freedom…

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CLUB NOTICES

ACT ACT MOTORCYCLE CLUB The Club caters for riders aged 4 to not out; for beginners, weekend warriors, club racers and Pro's. We got riders regularly racing in their fifties! Meetings held 1st Wednesday of every month. All club meetings are held at the Roos Club in Queanbeyan 6pm Website: www.actmcc.com P.O. Box 3150, Manuka, ACT, 2603 (Membership Officer) Ph: 0418 633 447 AUSTRALIAN ARIEL REGISTER A National Association of Ariel owners and enthusiasts. Quarterly mag, annual National Rally. Website: www.australian-ariel-register.com 180 Kosciusko Ave, Palmerston, ACT, 2913 Col Hill (Secretary) Ph: 02 6242 0495, secretary@australian-ariel-register.com CANBERRA BRANCH OF BIKES AUSTRALIA We're looking for new members in the ACT region. If you're into bikes (2wheels and a motor) give us a call. ACT Badge Ph: 02 6258 4811 CANBERRA DISTRICT DUCATI CLUB For Italian motorcyclists…

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