Table of contents for #417 23-11 in Just Bikes

A WORD FROM THE BOSS

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UK TO HOST OPENING ROUND OF 2023 WORLD SUPERCROSS

Villa Park, home ground of England’s famous Aston Villa football team, will be transformed into a dirt arena for the opening round of the 2023 FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) this coming July. Adam Bailey, CEO of WSX series organisers SX Global, said the Championship’s return to Britain for its second season will build on the success of last year’s opening round that was held in Cardiff, Wales. “We had 35,000 fans turn out at Principality Stadium for our first Grand Prix, which showed just how passionate British fans are about the sport and the appetite they have for World Supercross Championship racing on home soil,” Bailey said. “Now, it’s Birmingham’s turn to host the WSX season opener. It will be the only opportunity to witness the Championship in the…

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PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

We’re only a few months into 2023 and it’s already been a busy year for Indian Motorcycle. The MY23 range has, for the most part, reached Australian dealerships and there’s been some interesting new bikes announced, too, like the annual Jack Daniel’s limited-edition and the wacky Challenger RR bagger racer replica that’s even more limited, with just one allocated to Australia. Fortunately, the broader Indian range is coming in bigger numbers and an all-new member of that range is the Sport Chief. When Indian reinvented the Chief range for the model’s centenary in 2021, they stuck to familiar “cruiser” territory, with the big Thunderstroke 116 v-twin offering an abundance of torque and sitting in a traditional steel cradle frame. On top of this, new styling gave the Chief a low,…

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WHAT’S HOT

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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.australianariel-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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GRAB SOME GIFTS FOR THE GEARHEAD

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TRIUMPH PREVIEWS LIMITED-EDITION ‘DGR’ BONNEVILLE T120

When the very first Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was held in Sydney in 2012, few could have imagined how big the fundraising ride would become, but the enthusiasm to ‘dress dapper’ and support prostate cancer research and men’s health programmes struck a chord with motorcyclists, leading to it becoming a global event that has raised in excess of $33 million and now sees more than 90,000 riders in 800+ cities take part annually. While rider enthusiasm for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) has been there from the outset, one of the earliest corporate supporters was Triumph Motorcycles, who came on board in 2014 as the event’s motorcycle partner. In the decade since, Triumph have provided resources and financial support to help grow the profile of the event, while also donating motorcycles…

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WAKEFIELD PARK SOLD

Following its closure to all motorsport-related activity in September last year, there’s hope for racing to return to Wakefield Park under new ownership. On 14 March, it was revealed that Steve Shelley, who owns and operates the Pheasant Wood Circuit (a smaller track located around 30km to the east of Goulburn) had purchased Wakefield Park from the Benalla Auto Club (BAC). As previously reported, the NSW Land and Environment Court (NSW LEC) imposed a ruling in mid-July last year relating to noise restrictions at the circuit. This reduced operations to just 30 days per year, making it unfeasible to continue, so the BAC closed the circuit on 1 September, 2022. As well as its impact on club-level motorsport, track days and driver training events, Wakefield Park’s closure also removed a…

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CLASSIC JAPANESE… with a french accent

FOR SALE It’s a rarity now, but fixing the flaws in factory motorcycles was something of a cottage industry a few decades ago, particularly in the area of frames. The factory chassis for selected British, and later Japanese, motorcycles back then were known weak points, leading to several specialist frame builders becoming household names – and a few that didn’t. For fans of motorcycles from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, names like Egli, Harris, Spondon, Rickman and Seeley are very well known. You can add Bakker and Bimota into that group, too, even though the latter is regarded more as its own brand rather than a framemaker. Among the lesser-known names from this vibrant period in the aftermarket frame industry is Moto Martin. FRENCH BRED Information on the history and…

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CFMOTO RELEASE 300 CL-X

CFMoto have expanded their range of single-cylinder commuters with the arrival of the 300 CL-X. Combining the neo-retro styling of the 700 CL-X Heritage with the proven drivetrain of the 300NK and 300SR, the 300CL-X is available now. LAMS legal, the 300 CL-X is powered by a fuel-injected, DOHC, 292cc single-cylinder engine producing 20.5kW (27.9hp) at 8750rpm and 25Nm at 7000rpm. While the engine capacity and outputs are the same as the 300NK, upgraded engine mounts reduce vibration, while a forged piston reduces weight and inertia. The engine is matched to a six-speed transmission, while a light-action slipper clutch allows smooth changes. The 300CL-X’s chassis is described as nimble and responsive, with upright ergonomics and a plush seat for both the rider (795mm high) and pillion. Suspension is made up…

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MOTOE LAUNCHES 2023 SEASON

The 2023 Enel FIM MotoE World Championship held its season launch at the Vallelunga Circuit in Italy on 17 March, ahead of a season start at Le Mans in May. This season marks the beginning of a new era for the electric bike category, with the biggest change being that MotoE now has World Championship status. Additionally, Ducati will make their debut as manufacturer for all bikes on the grid, replacing Energica, and this year’s series will be the biggest since the first MotoE World Cup in 2019, with eight rounds on the 2023 calendar. Those present at the launch included Enel CEO and General Manager Francesco Starace, Ducati Motor CEO Claudio Domenicali, and Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. Additionally, there were presentations from Elisabetta Ripa, CEO of Enel X…

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EUROPEAN UNION

Since its foundation in 1977, German aftermarket tuning and modification firm Brabus has worked their magic exclusively on Mercedes-Benz and closely related members of the Benz family, like Smart and Maybach. That all changed last year, when Brabus announced their first Porsche and Rolls-Royce models. In 2022, Brabus also revealed their first-ever motorcycle. This past February, they presented their second. For their initial foray into two wheels, Brabus looked across the border to Austria and KTM, with the ‘Brabus 1300 R’ being the result of that collaboration. Based on the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R, the Brabus 1300R left all the KTM hardware alone for the most part, instead transforming the bike’s appearance with a retro-look circular headlight, new intake scoops and an abundance of carbon fibre parts amongst…

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CLUBS, EVENTS, SWAP MEETS

EVENTS NSW MAY, SUNDAY, 21ST, 2023 NATURELAND CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE CLUB SWAP MEET Organized By Natureland Motorcycle Club, another fund raiser for local charities. A great family day out, contact Tony for all information Website: www.naturelandclassicmotorcycleclub.org.au 0487 202 171 JUNE, FRIDAY, 9TH, 2023 ALPINE MOTORCYCLE RALLY NO 54 This year all motorcyclists are invited to be a part of this great 'back to basics' rally @Cotterill’s Cottage, on the banks of the Yarrangobilly River, next to the Snowy Mountains Highway. For the weekend’s events, we encourage those attending, to share memories, bring photos/memorabilia of previous rallies, to mingle & chat with other rallyists, and find old friends. Due to some ongoing Covid 19 restictions & so we are aware of numbers, this year again, will be PREPAIDS ONLY. For those interested in…

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