Cycle Torque November 2014

CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 2IN THIS ISSUE

BIG news this month as the new bikes season hits, with announcements from many manufacturers of new bikes for 2015 - check out the news pages and start planning your next new bike

Talking of new bikes, the 2015 KTM RC390 is coming soon, and its going to be an awesome bike for anyone wanting a sporty, fun, economic machine, regardless of their age and experience, and we were at the World Launch. Check out the test in this issue and watch the video spot embedded in this iPad edition, which we made for Cycle Torque TV.

The Triumph Street Triple 660 is also tested this issue, another great bike which is LAMS approved, and again, featured on Cycle Torque TV. And then theres the Mercury 250, a beautiful, inexpensive machine which will appeal to a huge range of people with its retro custom style and affordability.

Fans of motocross will love to see the 2015 YZ Yamaha motocrossers in this issue, too.

Features in this issue include Ural Sidecar training while our regular segments - Quad Torque, the columns and products - round out a great issue of Cycle Torque.

Hope you love this issue, please give us a rating and review on iTunes.

Nigel Paterson [email protected]

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05 NEWS TORQUE

24 SMALL TORQUE

27 EDITORIAL

28 DIRTY TORQUE

30 RACE TORQUE

31 GUNTRIP

69 BIKE STUFF

72 USED & REVIEWED

74 MARKET TORQUE

81 BOOK SHOP

85 TORQUING BACK: LETTERS

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QUAD TORQUE TEST CFMOTO U8SIDECAR TRAINING

KTM RC390LAUNCH

TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 660TEST

2015 YAMAHA YZ450F & YZ250FLAUNCH

MERCURY CAFE RACERTEST

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BMWAccording to BMWs press people, the idea was to create an even sharper S 1000 RR while at the same time making it easier to ride. Easy to say, not so easy to do. The bike now has six more horsepower (199) and is 4kg lighter.

With such an amazing array of electronics on the S 1000 RR this is where many of the changes have taken place.

The electronic Dynamic Damping Control suspension has been revised, theres five instead of four riding modes and now even a pit lane speed limiter. Many of the features seen on the HP4 have now made their way onto the standard S 1000 RR. Its even got cruise control, the first apparently, on a superbike.

The look hasnt changed much but overall theres every reason to expect this landmark sportsbike will rush out the dealership doors.

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KawasakiThis is perhaps the biggest news from Intermot. A supercharged ZX-10R based riot machine called the H2R. Kawasaki has paid homage to the old H2 three cylinder two-stroke triple, building a machine boasting 300 horsepower. Now this is a track only machine, although there are rumours of a de-tuned road version. Just imagine that for a second or three. 300hp!

Anyway, the only thing really brought over from the ZX-10R is the basis of the engine by the looks of it. The frame is custom, as is the swingarm and rear wheel, and fuel tank.

Kawasaki is yet to really tell us the intricate details of the bike but once again the rumour mill tells us it will be in the region of 50k, for the basic model, whatever that is.

We cant see many being sold but they will be built in limited numbers so our guess is they will all be snapped up quick by people with plenty of disposable income or people who think they can harness that sort of power, whoever they are.


TriumphTriumph hasnt done too much with its Bonneville but there are three special edition models. The T214 commemorates the 214 mph (344 km/h) land speed record set by Johnny Allen in 1956, the Newchurch is named for Neukirchen in Austria, the home of a huge Triumph festival, and the Spirit, which is named after what we dont know. Anyway, they all look great and are basic styling upgrades from the standard Bonneville line with each model having its own colour scheme. The Newchurch does it for us though. Gorgeous.

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SuzukiFinally Suzuki has built a sports touring bike using the engine from the GSX-R1000, one of the best sportsbike 1000cc engines ever built.

Both the GSX-S1000 and faired GSX-S1000F use a retuned version of the 2005-08 GSX-R donk, chosen for its torquier engine characteristics. According to Suzuki the engine has 176 horsepower, both bikes feature ABS and have a three mode traction control.

YamahaWe have to show two from Yamaha, firstly the 125cc three wheeled 01GEN concept trike, which uses the Tricity platform. It looks to be a sporty version of the Tricity commuter but Yamaha has no plans to release it at this stage.

Sweeter for us was the XJR1300 and XJR1300 Racer. We love the big air-cooled four cylinder retro rockets here at Cycle Torque and the new styling looks the business. Its not a major styling departure from earlier models but works. The Racer has a bikini fairing and clip ons and some carbon fibre thrown in too. Bring it on we say.


KTMHot on the heels of the outrageous 1290 Super Duke R is the Super Adventure, which now uses the full 1290cc engine rather than making do with the 1190cc engine.

It has been de-tuned a bit, down to 160 from 180 ponies but has some great innovations, like the hill start assist, Bosch Cornering ABS and even LED cornering lights which guide the way around corners at night.

DucatiAfter all the build up we finally get to see the Ducati Scrambler in the flesh, or at least in pictures. Its inspired by the single cylinder Scrambler models from the early 1970s and looks great we reckon.

There are four different models, the Icon, Urban Enduro, Full Throttle and Classic, all using the same platform just with different styling.

At first glance they dont look too dissimilar from each other but on closer inspection youll see some have wire wheels and others alloy, and the exhausts are a bit different too, and of course the paint schemes...

It runs adventure style tyres, and the 803cc air-cooled engine straight from the 796 Monster.

Will it be a hit? Well retro is big at the moment, and this bike is retro in style but has lots of good modern gear on it, so we think it will sell well. n

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MILLER TO MOTOGPAUSSIE Moto3 racer Jack Miller will make history by becoming the first rider ever to move straight from Moto3 to MotoGP, totally bypassing theintermediate Moto2 class.

Miller has signed a deal to ride a Honda RC213V-RS for LCR Honda for the 2015 season, sharing pit space with team-mate Cal Crutchlow.

As we went to press, 19-year-old Miller sits 25 points behind championship leader Alex Marquez in the Moto3 championship.

Im very happy to make the leap up to MotoGP next year, especially because I will do so alongside HRC. Its a dream come true; I think that every rider would like to race at the highest level in the World Championship with a Honda, said Miller.

It is certainly a big jump from Moto3 to MotoGP, but I am convinced that we are ready and that, step-by-step, learning every day, we can do a great job. Its a fantastic opportunity and Im very excited about starting this new stage of my career with HRC, whom I wish to thank together with CWM LCR Honda Team. Im looking forward to working with them!

In the meantime, I remain fully focused on this seasons Moto3 World Championship. I will have to avoid any distraction in order to fight for the title.

There are some similarities between Millers signing and that of fellow Australian Casey Stoner, who also rode for the Red Bull KTM Ajo team before moving onwards and upwards to his premier class debut with LCR Honda in 2006.

Valentino Rossi had this to say about Miller. I like Jack a lot. Hes also one of our rivals of my team in Moto3, but I think he can win the championship. I like a lot his attitude, also out of the track, so I think

he can have a very good career in the future, Rossi said.

Millers future teammate, Crutchlow drew comparisons between Stoner and Miller and expects him to be a strong challenger for wins in years to come.

Hes absolutely a special talent, on and off the bike. Hopefully soon he can start to come up and show us his true talent on a bigger bike. People are already comparing him to Casey (Stoner), but for sure hes going to be there, and be a fast guy at the front of MotoGP in years to come, Crutchlow said. n


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ASBK TeamMOTORCYCLING Australia (MA) has announced an internationally experienced ASBK Management Team to spearhead a new era of the Australian Superbike Championship.

This dedicated management team brings a vast array of industry knowledge plus decades of motorsport experience to the championship.

CEO of MA, Dale Gilson, has appointed a team of five industry experts to lead MA and the host Motorcycle Clubs from around the country in organising and conducting the 2015 Championship.

Local clubs and the ASBK Management team will work cohesively to provide a first class championship for competitors across the nation, Gilson said.

I have the utmost faith in the team assembled and have no doubt we can work together with clubs and State Controlling Bodies to make the ASBK a prestigious Championship.

Looking at the team its hard not to respect the decision by MA to involve them in the management team.

Peter Doyle, multiple championship winning crew chief, now MAs National Technical Officer. Doyle is an internationally respected figure in the motorcycle racing industry, previously being in charge of the Kawasaki World Superbike team and Yoshimura Suzuki AMA team.

Denise Stronach has 30 years of promoting motorcycle events to her name and is an internationally experienced race official. Denise is the current Secretary of the Meeting of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Tom Williams is an FIM internationally accredited Clerk of Course. As a former road racer Tom brings a unique view with two decades as a race official. Tom will continue his role as the ASBK Clerk of Course and member of the ASBK Safety Advisory Group

Bronwyn Sorensen, High Performance and Events Manager at MA. Bronwyn, with experience as a previous ASBK competitor will work towards providing the best possible outcome for riders, clubs and also spectators. She leads the full resources of the MA staff.

Simon Maas is the Director of Emergency Services at Australias premier motorsport safety provider, RACESAFE Australia. Simon takes on an advisory role for the ASBK Championship while continuing his current appointment as ASBK Safety Delegate and head of the RACESAFE Medical Team

According to Gilson, the ASBK Management Team will work closely with the MA Road Race Commissioners Derek Rumble, Tim Hewitt and Gary Thomas, in addition to the State Controlling Bodies and the MA Board to produce a truly national road race championship.

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Peter Harvey, Indian Motorcycle Australias Country Manager said once again they have been overwhelmed at the local response to the key model release.

Similarly when we launched the Chief last year, sight unseen and price unknown the response to the Scout has been nothing short of incredible. We knew there was a big following for the original Scout, though you never know how the modern interpretation will be received, I suppose selling out the first shipments confirms we are onto another winner for customers.

The interest is coming from a varied customer base in gender and previous types of bikes, with Scouts iconic look, 100HP, low dynamic chassis and 253kg weight being major drawcards, add to that a rideaway price of just $17,995, it makes the Scout a very compelling motorcycle to own.

The Scout comes in four colours: Indian Red, Thunder Black, Silver Smoke and Thunder Black Smoke are all very popular with a favourite yet to emerge.

We just cant wait to get the first bikes here, we can confirm that the first official public unveil will be at the Moto Expo in Melbourne late November. We have already put our hand up for more bikes out of the US, so we can meet the expected demand into 2015, Mr. Harvey said.

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One of the features of the 2015 model is the Ufit system which allows riders to easily tailor the footpeg and handlebar positioning.

Like all Spyders the F3s transmission can be used in both manual and semi-auto modes.

The Spyder F3 represents the next era for the Can-Am Spyder line-up and for on-road riding as a whole, said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager - Global Sales and Consumer Experience division. The Spyder F3 truly delivers a soul-stirring riding experience, combining a muscular design, a custom-fit cruising-riding position, and an advanced stability system for one incredible ride. You have to ride it to believe it.

It is expected the Can-Am Spyder F3 will be available in the first half of 2015 but there is no stated price as yet. n


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For far too long, motorcyclists have been treated as the second-class citizens of the road; maligned, seen as nuisance and in many instances, literally run off the road by drivers.

Whether youre riding through Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, or throughout regional areas, the anti-rider attitudes are the same.

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Maurice Blackburn launched this growing campaign to tackle discrimination against riders.

They do this in a variety of ways such as agitating for legislative change that specifically improves rider safety including lane filtering, promoting law reform around vulnerable road users, organising bold advertising and online awareness campaigns, and hosting the popular Stop Smidsy facebook page giving riders a voice on social media.

By providing riders with a strong voice Maurice Blackburn Lawyers want to turn the tide and change community perceptions. As Maurice Blackburn Principal John Voyage explains, its about better road safety.

Theres not enough recognition of riders as equals on the roads. We all need to take action to make our roads safer for riders, Mr Voyage said.

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In addition to the Australian Championship classes, there will also be an Unlimited national support class with largely open rules for competitors with all types of solo machines above a capacity of 500cc. Additional announcements around MAs support categories will be made in the coming weeks.

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A CHAMPIONSHIP fight that went all the way to the wire saw Argentinian rider Leandro Tati Mercado and the Barni Racing team power their Ducati 1199 Panigale R to title victory in the final round of the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup season at the Magny-Cours circuit in France.

The young Argentinian rider started the season in style, winning the opening round at Aragon in April. Scoring further podium finishes at both the Italian rounds of Imola and Misano. Tati returned to winning ways at the penultimate round of Jerez, crossing the line first and scoring an all-important 25 points which meant that he would go into the final race weekend, at Magny-Cours, as the championship leader, with a small but significant five point advantage over second-placed Savadori (Kawasaki). It would be a two-way fight for the title, as the third- and fourth-placed riders Ondrej Jezek and Fabio Massei, both also riding 1199 Panigale R bikes with the Barni Racing and EAB Racing teams respectively, were no longer in the running mathematically.

During the nail-biting season finale, Mercado made an unbelievable recovery from eleventh on the grid (after a crash during qualifying), moving up through the field throughout the race to finish fourth. Savadori, lying second on the penultimate lap, suffered a crash on the final lap, so Mercado was able to take the championship.

With a final tally of four podiums from seven races, Tati secured the 2014 title with a total of 117 points (to the 109 scored by second-placed Savadori). n

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Gold Coast Harley OpenABOUT a thousand rev-heads from all over southeast Queensland and northern NSW attended the official Grand Opening of Gold Coast Harley-Davidson on Saturday, October 11.

The event featured a packed motorcycle Show n Shine, a three band live music line-up, grand opening clearance specials and food vendors serving up traditional American inspired cuisine.

Adding to the atmosphere was the knowledge that a Gran Prize draw was imminent and that one lucky customer would win a Harley-Davidson Iron 883.

There were tears of joy for Louise Lucock when her name was called and it took quite a few moments for the shock to pass before she could get to her feet to accept her prize.

I cannot believe that I won, Louise said.

I never win anything. This means so much to me.

It was totally surreal. I just felt like its hard to explain! The anticipation of waiting and sitting, thinking maybe I have a chance, then the drum roll and then I hear my name and I just screamed! I couldnt even get up I had to put my head between my knees for a second! I was just in awe, it was so amazing! Its the best thing that has ever happened to me! Very, very, very, happy. Thank you so much to Gold Coast Harley-Davidson.

Louise, her husband Peter, who owns a Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, and their sons Liam and Zane were there to celebrate and welcome the new Harley into their family.

More than 50 entrants in the Show n Shine made for fierce competition with some very unique custom motorcycles on display.

This is just the beginning for us, but what a great kick-off celebration it was! Steve Schilling, Gold Coast Harley-Davidson Dealer Principal said.

Our events calendar is already filling up and weve established ourself as a true destination dealership and our Grand Opening proved just how much fun and exciting our events are going to be.

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The Moto Guzzi V7 Scrambler Kit transforms the V7 model into a raw beauty. The Kit includes seat handles, high level exhaust, pillion pegs, leather tank belt, tank rack, alloy side number panel, MX style handlebars, headlight protector grill, fork leg protectors, metal front fender support and for a limited time only will also include a Moto Guzzi V7 genuine motorcycle cover.

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127 competitors entered this years navigational rally being the final Safari race, the first run in 1985. Polaris driver Jim Cairns was one of three competitors this year, who also raced in the very first event. Along with four wheel drives and motorbikes, five Polaris side-by-sides and one Polaris ATV took to the harsh red desert of Western Australia Mid-West and Pilbara, to the sandy dunes and coastal scrub of the Coral Coast covering 3400 kilometres over seven days.

West Australians Robert Williams and Michael Hawkins of Team Titan won the side-by-side class by a comfortable three hours in their Polaris RZR XP 1000. In second place were Dylan Minear and Steve Syson in their RZR XP 900, from War Motorsports, with Simon Clifford third in a RZR XP900, 4th was RZR XP1000 mounted Alan Grier.

In fifth place was Jim Cairns, Jim is a passionate racer and off road enthusiast who had an incident many years ago which made him a paraplegic. Not deterred Jim has continued to enter races and this year raced a Polaris RZR XP 1000. Crossing the finish line at the final Safari event was a special moment for Jim who competed at the first Australasian Safari in 1985 as a motorcycle rider.

This year also saw two Polaris RZR XP 900s enter the non-competitive adventure tour part of the event.

The Polaris RZR XP 1000 vehicle raced by three of the competitors is the latest high performance machine direct from Polaris headquarters in Minnesota USA. The 999cc twin cylinder engine in the RZR 1000 pumps out a class leading 107hp, accelerating from 0-80km/h in 5.3 seconds. Competitors add safety items such as CAMS approved roll cages and harnesses but the underpinnings of the RZRs are stock. n


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V-TWIN MAN JOINS POLARISFORMER Harley-Davidson head man Peter Nochar has joined Polaris Victory and Indian motorcycle network as Director of Sales and Network Motorcycles.

Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to the position, and had this to say. I am very excited to be joining the Motorcycle team and hope I can make a worthy contribution.

I have had the opportunity to ride the new Indian Chief at length and was really impressed with the power, handling and comfort.

I am sure there is huge potential for both the Victory and Indian Brands and I look forward to contributing to their success and having fun along the way.

Peter is the second senior industry leader to join Polaris this year, with highly respected former Suzuki GM Perry Morrison taking up the mantle of Executive Director Government Relations in April this year.

XMAS TIMETHE United Tourers are again holding their annual Christmas Rally on the Nowra-Braidwood road, four kilometres south of Nerriga. Dont worry, its on the weekend of December 6-7, so your Christmas day is safe.

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MOTORCYCLE SALES STEADY IN 2014ROAD motorcycles continue to be a popular choice in 2014, with Australians purchasing 10,744 new road motorcycles in the third quarter of 2014bringing the year-to-date total to 32,416. The 32,416 sales represent a 3 per cent increase on September 2013 sales.

Releasing the 2014 third quarter motorcycle sales figures, FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said Australians purchased 79,548 new motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and scooters between January and September 2014; only slightly less (0.8 per cent) than in the same period in 2013.

STREETFIGHTER 848 PRICED RIGHTDUCATI Australia tells us the Streetfighter 848 is now available nationally for $18,990* Rideaway. Cheap as chips as they say.

The 848 Streetfighter is an extremely exciting and enjoyable sport naked bike to ride, said Warren Lee, CEO Ducati Australia. Now with our new Rideaway for RRP offer its even more attractive.

Check them out at your nearest Ducati dealer.

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The schedule features three rounds in each of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, with one round to be held in South Australia.

The following is the schedule released for next year:

March 29th VIC; April 12thNSW; April 26thVIC; May 17th SA; May 31st QLD; July 5thNSW; July 19thVIC; August 2nd NSW; August 23rd QLD and August 30th QLD.

HOOK TO SUZUKATEAM Honda Racing rider Josh Hook is set to take on the MFJ All Japan Road Race Championship at Suzuka in November.

The 21-year-old will make a one-off cameo in the MFJ series, complementing his full-time campaign in the 2014 Australasian Superbike Championship.

Hook will ride a CBR1000RR for Honda team FCC TSR in what will be the final round of the Japanese series on November 2.

Racing in the All Japan Championship with Honda will be an incredible experience, said Hook.

FCC TSR is the best Honda team in the paddock by far. They are well experienced and theyve got the best gear and mechanics.

Its definitely going to be an eye opener to ride with such a great team, so Im really looking forward to that.

KAWASAKI TRACK DAYNOW this is happening a week or so after this issue goes to press so you can still make it to Kawasakis track day at Winton Park (VIC) on Wednesday 29th October 2014.

As a very special offer to Kawasaki Team Green Australia Members, a Come n Ride track day is being offered for members at the unbelievably low price of $50 inc GST. (As a registered member riding a Kawasaki you will receive 6 x 15 minute sessions for this price. Please note an additional fee for a day licence may apply).

And if thats not enough, Kawasaki will give every paying participant a $25 food and drink voucher!

Remember this special offer is available only to Kawasaki Team Green Australia members so join now to take advantage of this special $50 Kawasaki Track Day offer. Head to the Upcoming Events section once you log on to www.kawasaki.com.au/kawasaki-team-green-australia for more information and to download your registration form.

CRAZY SHIPPING GET Routeds bike shipment bookings for next yearhaverecently gone crazy and Dave Milligans had to increase the number of containers necessary to move all the Aussie bikes to Europe next year. Once these extra two containers are full hell close bookings.

The two Get Routed shipments for 2015 are to Athens in Greeceand Felixstowe in the UK.Containers will be loaded in Sydney, Melbourne and possibly Brisbane.Theres still room for acouple more bikes.

Most of those going to Felixstowe are taking in the Isle of Man TT festival before their tours of Europe and the Athens shipment is for those wanting to explore South Eastern Europe - Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Bosnia, Croatia and even the islands of Crete and Cyprus.The Athens shipment will be loaded in Felixstowe for the return shipment back to Australia.

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CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 27EDITORIAL

BEING involved in motorcycle racing for many years Ive met and been involved with a number of tuners who have been able to do wonders with race bikes, whether it be road racing, dirt track, speedway or Motocross.

Racers are always looking for that bit extra but speed wasnt always easy to come by, especially 50 plus years ago, forcing many racers to push the boundaries of engineering, much of it in backyard sheds.

If youve ever watched the Worlds Fastest Indian youll know exactly what I mean. Theres an old saying, its easy to tune it slower, which goes to show not everyone got it right, in fact only the talented did so. And think of the hours these successful guys put in their sheds, working on engines and machinery. It can at times consume their lives. One of my good mates, Ron Young, is such a bloke. Hes probably spent the best part of his life working on engines, mainly Ducati twins, but his engines are a work of art. I raced a Ducati 750SS classic racer for him for a number of years and the bikes were just put together right. A pleasure to look at, and to ride.

But look at the racing game, whether it be two or four wheels and youll find these mad scientists out there, plying their trade, often for minimal gain, trying to reinvent the wheel week in week out. Without them wed all be racing bog stock bikes I guess.

Below is a piece written by Chris and Jane Sim about Bill Morris who recently passed away, and I thought it embodied the spirit of all these race tuners out there, the unsung heroes who make the racing scene go around.

In September the Illawarra motorcycling community

mourned the loss of Aussie legend Bill Morris: leading racer, tuner, engineer and businessman.

Born in 1919, Bills interest in all matters mechanical came from his father, who was forever tinkering with motorcycles and T-model Fords. As a young coalminer Bill undertook motorcycle repairs to supplement his income whenever strikes prevented full-time work.

Bills circuit racing career began on dirt tracks in the Illawarra before World War Two and by the mid-1950s Bill was known as one of the hardest riding competitors in Australia, be that on the dirt or tar, on two wheels or three.

Some of Bills finest moments in road racing were at Bathurst including the solo handicap in 1947 on a Model 18 Norton updated with a Sturmey-Archer gearbox. Bill enjoyed the challenge of taking on the purebred racing models of the day with his home-brewed specials. In 1949, Bill legally enlarged his 500cc BSA Gold Star to 600cc by fashioning an aluminium spacer which fitted under the barrel. With a special piston, connecting rod and self-designed cast iron flywheels followed by careful attention to crankshaft balance, tuned to run on methanol, it could comfortably exceed 125mph down Conrod Straight!

Bill celebrated numerous dirt titles, was known for his spectacular broad-sliding style, held lap records across many NSW tracks and rode wheel-to-wheel with top riders of the era like Norm Fraser, Bill Mayes, Charlie Scaysbook and Tony McAlpine. Bill also dabbled in sidecar racing and was a force to be reckoned with when once again he put to work an outfit powered by his trusty 600cc BSA.

Bill is renowned for his innovative tuning in Ultra-Lightweight racing on dirt and road. Additionally, he manufactured a large range of rear wheel sprockets, from 47 tooth to a 63 tooth monster used for scrambles. He also designed and manufactured an approved Bantam cylinder head, copies of which were cast for other Bantam-racing competitors.

In the late 1940s, Bill left the mines and converted his part-time motorcycle repair business into a full time affair. Bill Morris Motorcycles at Corrimal was to become a magnet to Illawarra riders for more than 30 years as a Bantam and Suzuki franchise, along with his second shop set up later in Wollongong dealing in Yamahas.

Bills involvement in racing stretched beyond his own riding days. The challenge of developing and tuning raceware was irresistible. As early as 1950 Bill prepared the 350 BSA on which his Wollongong mate Syd Jackson won the Junior Clubmens race at Bathurst. He was a member of an elite group of Illawarra motorcycle engineers that included Clem Daniels and Kevin Cass. Among those to throw a leg over Bill Morris-fettled equipment were Anthony Gunter, Jeff Sayle, Peter Stronach and Jens Olsen.

Bills motorcycling legacy lives on through Bill Morris Pty Ltd trading as City Coast Motorcycles. Beyond retirement, Bill visited the dealership regularly and assisted in the workshop well into his eighties. He passed peacefully with family by his side.

Chris Pickett

Farewell to an Aussie legend

CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 28DIRTY TORQUE

TO SAY that Mt Isa was a major part of the Australian motorcycle racing scene would be a fair stretch of the truth but there was a time when Lagoon Park hosted the biggest race meetings in Queensland and was the breeding ground for some of Australias best racers.

The mining town of Mt Isa in North West Queensland boasted sensational sporting facilities for anyone involved in Tennis, Swimming, Golf, Rugby (League/Union), Australian Rules, Cricket, Basketball or Motorcycle Racing. Mt Isa was a hot bed of activity throughout the 1970s and 1980s and was the home town for the likes of Pat Rafter, Greg Norman, Simon Black, Bruno Cullen and Scott Prince.

In the early 1970s a property on the West side of The Isa was turned into a speedway and motocross facility and thanks to Lagoon Creek running through the property it was called Lagoon Park.

A world class 402m speedway track with all of the fencing and banked grass spectator areas was constructed from scratch thanks to the tireless club members led by Alan Rubach who eventually had a house lobbed onto Lagoon Park where he and his wife Mary raised Alan Junior and daughter Sonya.

With Lagoon Creek running through the middle of the West side of the property it was decided that this was the perfect location for the motocross track and what came of that effort was an undulating, tree lined natural terrain layout that would be the envy of any club in Australia.

And above the motocross track the club

manufactured a sensational Flat Track that to this day is by far the best Flat/Dirt track that I have ever raced on.

My earliest memories of Lagoon Park was watching a local mine worker by the name of Johnny White blitzing his way around the track on one of the first mono shock Yamahas being chased by Husky mounted Johnny Walker and a gaggle of hard core motocrossers on all sorts of machinery. One of those riders was Col Riefle who raced each moto with a cigarette hanging from his bottom lip.

White would go on to win the Queensland 250cc Motocross Championships in 1975 and was the dominant force around North Queensland for many years until Danny Nixon turned up to take over where Whitey left off. Mt Isa riders dominated the North Queensland scene for more years than the riders from Cairns through to Townsville care to remember.

Our club championship was as hard fought as any race series I have ever competed in and the club hosted the annual Ironman and Junior Ironman Championships and at times the Queensland and North Queensland championships with riders from all over Australia having tasted their fair share of Lagoon Park soil.

Lagoon Park was a family affair with my dad and his three sons all racing alongside the Foot brothers, the Mitchells, the Fossyns, the Murphys, the Rubachs, the Wrights, the Louies, the Perkins, the Ladbrooks, the Davies, the Felhabers, the Kerwins, the Miltenbergs, the Constantinides,

the Korpes, the Baldwins, the Billeaus, the Grants, the Nixons, the Fretwells and the Humes to name a few.

Speedway played a major part of our social scene in Mt Isa with the solo and sidecar riders reaching celebrity status on the local front. Saturday nights was a big night out for 1000s of local fans with a full program of racing that included Sprint Cars, Super Sedans, TQs, Solos and Sidecars so there was something for everyone and I can remember people screaming for their favourite riders or drivers throughout the night.

Ivan Maugers Golden Helmet tour and the British team made their way to Mt Isa in the early 1980s so this wasnt just a dusty ol country affair, the Mt Isa Speedway boasted 30 plus solo riders in its heyday and the top riders from Lagoon Park were among the best in Australia.

One stand-out was solo star Tommy Davie who made his way to Europe and won the Scottish National Championships while Ronnie Schliebs and David Foot were a couple of young riders who battled with the worlds best riders during World Champion Bruce Penhalls tour of Australia in 1981.

My family were at Brisbanes Ekka Speedway to watch Penhall and the best speedway racers from all over the world and we were rapt to see that Schliebs and Foot had driven down for the meeting. Well, we just about wet our pants when in one of the heat races young Ronnie led Penhall out of the gate and throughout the race they went toe-to-toe until Schliebs chain let go leaving the

win to Penhall. Then, later in the night David was lined up

against Penhall and superstars John Titman and Stan Bear but Foot sensationally grabbed the holeshot and all four riders battled tooth and nail until Penhall took the win from Titman by half a wheel with Foote and Bear right up his clacker. The whole crowd was on their feet and right in the thick of the action was a young kid from The Isa.

And lets not forget Johnny Cash, Brad Rolf and Pancho Fapani. These guys were Mt Isas best sidecar riders who travelled all over Australia to chase down more competition and they more often than not came away with a lions share of the victories.

For whatever reason Lagoon Park was deemed no longer viable as a motocross facility in the early 1990s and the speedway track was left dormant for years until the final fall from grace in 2012 when a fire ripped through the entire property and destroyed everything but the memories.

Even after all of these years I can clearly recall the sound of one of the Foot brothers holding his 500cc solo absolutely flat out all of the way around the track as well as the comforting feel of my dads hand on my shoulder as I lined up for my next race.

I could write a book about Lagoon Park but you get the drift..

Darren Smart

Memories of Lagoon Park


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CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 30RACE TORQUE

THE Aragon Grand Prix will go down as one of the wildest, wackiest and most entertaining races for many a year.

Starting seventh on the grid, Jorge Lorenzo found some great speed to stick it to Marc Marquez in the early going. Then there was the scary crashes involving Valentino Rossi and Crazy Joe Iannone. Up front, Lorenzo seemed to be biding his time but then it began to drizzle and he dropped back behind Marquez and Dani Pedrosa, the Repsol Honda duo playing a nail-biting game of chicken as to who could push the hardest, and who would blink first and pit for their wets-shod bike.

As the laps wound down, the rain became heavier and MM and Danis game of chicken forced them onto the horns of a dilemma. With six laps to go, third-placed Lorenzo pitted to change bikes with Dovi closing down on him. It was spitting, so I didnt have much confidence, I was very careful and the others were going away in front, said Jorge. Andrea was catching me and I thought I was going to be fighting for third or fourth position. But finally I had an intuition; every lap I felt the spotting was worse and it was very dangerous and easy to crash. When I saw Marc and Dani keeping on racing without going into the pits, I said ok, I will take a risk and enter. The Honda duo had reached a point of no return. The curious thing was that at no point did Marquez look behind him to check what Pedrosa was doing. Also, MM either missed his pit board calling him in to pit, or ignored it. Marquez and Pedrosa have sat 1-2 in the championship, so they obviously didnt figure Jorge into their race equations. Dirt-track whiz Marquez believed he would be able to slither his way to victory with just six laps to go, but the rain, which had been heaviest on the front part of the track, was now hosing the back sections.

Pedrosa went down first in an extraordinary spill spearing into turn one at enormous speed. The bike slid all the way to the Pyrenees, but Dani remounted to finish 14th. Marquez tucked the front-end a lap later and Lorenzo inherited the lead and a stunning victory, Yamahas first ever at Aragon. Aleix Espagaro made it a tuning fork 1-2 aboard the Open class Forward Yamaha with Cal Crutchlow claiming a much-needed third for Ducati. It was the first time in 2014 that a Honda failed to slip into parc ferme. Stefan Bradl likewise enjoyed a

figurative moment in the sun with a fine fourth, with Tech3 Yamahas Bradley Smith edging team-mate Pol Espagaro with a long, wet wheelie across the line. It was a crazy end to a crazy race, and showed that Marquezs confidence can sometimes count against him with a 13th place finish.JACK BE NIMBLE

In Moto3, it appeared that Jack Miller hung himself to dry in the midst of a close dice with Alex Marquez at Aragon. On first glance, it looked like Marquez had run wide into Miller, bringing him down. After several more replays it looked more like a risky move by Jack to hang on the outside in the slightly damp conditions. Both the aerial shot and front-on shot showed that Marquez simply drove off the corner as he is entitled to do, and made accidental contact with Millers KTM. Race direction agreed and no action was taken against Marquez, who sprang to an 11-point lead over Miller.

Of all the GP classes, Moto3 demands the most precarious balancing act between aggression and discretion, and Jack has done a great job keeping his slightly slower KTM in the hunt on the Moto3 tight-rope. Its easy to sit back and say Jack shouldnt have stuck it in at Mugello or hung it on the outside at Aragon. Hes taken risks all year and most of them have come off. Now hes taking perhaps his most audacious risk, bi-passing Moto2 to go direct to MotoGP from 2015 with LCR Honda, sparking a debate about his bold move to the high rollers room in the two-wheel casino.

Marquez and Rossi have both played a straight bat to questions about Millers move. Tellingly Marquez has revealed that his experience in Moto2 helped him develop aspects of his radical cornering entry, principally his pivot move that Freddie Spencer first created. Its simple enough. You brake hard enough into the corner to get the back wheel off the

ground then delicately pivot the back-end around the steering head with your hips in order to shorten the corner. See, I said it was easy. Hondas Livio Suppo has already said that Miller wont have any expectations placed on him in the first two years of his three-year HRC contract. Jack being Jack, hell be smart about his transition to the 360km/h MotoGP missiles, but hes racers racer who wont be content to be fighting for tenth for too long. No matter what everyone reckons, Jack will do things in his own distinctive way, and that will ensure the best outcome in MotoGP for this unique Aussie talent.THE OTHER JACK

Over 50 years ago on August 30, 1964, Jack Ahearn won the Finnish Grand Prix aboard his private Norton on the way to claiming second in the world 500 championship behind Mike Hailwoods factory MV Agusta. In a remarkable career, Ahearn sits alongside the late Gregg Hansford as Australias two best-ever riders to never win a world championship. Jack turned 90 on October 8. Hes in good health and continues to get around in his 1974 Mercedes 450 SEL on the far-north coast of NSW. Fiercely independent and determined, Jack is a national treasure who remains lucid, self-deprecating and as honest as ever. The two Jacks have a lot in common. Lets hope Jack Miller can go one better and win that title.

Darryl Flack

Wacky Races

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CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 31GUNTRIP

READERS of these musings might be aware that Ive never had all that much time for Formula One (the cars, that is, not the ancient, undernourished and largely forgotten competitor for Superbikes). Certainly, as a schoolboy I acknowledged the sublime talents of Jim Clark and marvelled at the excellence of the Cosworth DFV (still do, as a matter of fact).

More recently I watched open-mouthed and captivated while Prost and Senna tore lumps out of one another. But thats more or less it. The soporific effect it has on me these days can be laid at the door of Michael Schumacher and his five titles on the trot, together with my frustration at Alonsos comparative lack of success. And while I hope young Daniel does great things for his team in 2015, I hold out little hope for exciting racing of the sort we routinely see in MotoGP.

Or did, until the Spanish wunderkind came along and began adapting the Schumacher effect for two wheels. Of course, its difficult catching up on your shut-eye when people are rushing around on the TV screen 60+ degrees out of vertical while delicately feeding 250bhp through a contact patch the size of a (small) smart phone, but its easier than it used to be since its become painfully obvious that Marquez is in a class of his own.

And yet, motorcycle sport being the many-faceted beast we know and love, there are always alternatives. As I write this, Tom Sykes has just had an unhappy day splashing around the admittedly tricky Magny Cours circuit in central France to bag two fourth

places in the penultimate round of the Superbike World Championship. With just an afternoons entertainment in the Losail sandpit to come, the Brits relatively comfortable lead in the title pursuit has dwindled in the past couple of rounds from 40+ points to a mere dozen over Aprilias newest

star, Frenchman Sylvain Guintoli, who found the Gallic wet entirely to his liking and shared the wins and second places at his home round with team-mate Marco Melandri.

So theres that: after eight months of toil the Brit Kawasaki man and the French Aprilia jockey are neck-and-neck going into the last meeting of the year. Meanwhile, a little further north the Brit Superbike Championship is likewise coming to a nail-biting conclusion with a dozen points also separating Shane Byrne (Kawasaki) and Ryuichi Kiyonari (Beemer) at the top of the table. The pair swapped paint and places to take a win and second apiece at Silverstone in the penultimate meeting of the seasons proceedings. Both have won the title three times before and Byrne was set to make it four this time last year until the precocious Alex Lowes whipped his Honda under Byrnes nose at Brands Hatch in the final round and in so doing snatched the title. Will Kiyonari do the same at Brands?

At home Wayne Maxwell has a little more breathing space at the top of the Australasian Superbike Championship, leading by 33 points over fellow Honda punter Troy Herfoss in whats clearly been a competitive season, though Jamie Stauffer (another Honda man) took fifth round honours at Wakefield Park. So its on to Eastern Creek sorry, Sydney Motorsport Park for the last of the six-round series on the weekend of 21-23 November.

Draw from that little lot what conclusions you will, but its clear theres competitive rivalry to be found in the road racing world as long as youre prepared to look beyond MotoGP. Long may it remain so. Since the first rough-hewn generation of superbikes did battle at Winton and Daytona 30+ years ago, theyve always provided value-plus entertainment. While grand prix racing over the same period has demanded the talents of a gifted handful Roberts, Spencer, Lawson, Gardner, Rainey, Schwantz, Doohan, Rossi, Lorenzo, Stoner, Marquez to move its story forward, down on the second tier the party has been bigger, lasted longer and shows no sign of slowing down.

For as much as we need MotoGP, we need superbikes too, and the people who ride them. Just ask yourself: if the opportunity arose, who would you rather have a beer with Marc Marquez or Troy Bayliss? It wouldnt take me long to decide.

On the other hand, I would certainly like a chat with the technical director of the FIM. Because if different people were winning MotoGP races every weekend youd still have the unhappy knowledge that before long the FIM will start meddling again, and decide that for the next five years MotoGP will be a class for 270cc three-strokes running front and rear shopping baskets and an onboard FM radio broadcasting selections from Puccinis operas.

Superbikes, on the other hand, are likely to keep their 1000cc engines for the foreseeable future. Its a tough, hard-working class that appeals to hard-working people. Or perhaps I just see it that way because Im a peasant at heart.

Bob Guntrip

Warriors for the working dayShane Byrne at the 2014 British Superbike Championship


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RC 390

The KTM RC 390 doesnt hide the fact its a race track refugee.



RC 390

GREAT news for all of you researching your first bike - KTM has stepped into the learner bike arena and it has done it with style. The RC 390 pushes the envelope in the allowable power to weight ratio for the LAMS class while keeping in step with the edgy looks the distinctive orange road bikes are known for.

If you have already checked out the 390 Duke, dont be fooled - this is not a Duke with fairings bolted on, it is a completely new bike.

Big bore style The RC 390 is set to become instantly recognisable due to its angular RC8R inspired styling. If you want a bike that stands out from the crowd (and we all do), the RC 390 will make that statement.

Power is delivered by a 375cc single cylinder four stroke engine producing 32kw at 9500rpm. It weighs in at 147kg dry, and if you do the math (even against larger capacity LAMS bikes) the RC 390 has the goods power wise.

KTM went out of its way to give the RC 390 a class leading power to weight ratio, and in the suspension department it beefed things up as well - fitting the front with fat 43mm forks from WP Suspension. The rear is also handled by WP and is adjustable for preload.

The pillion seat is almost worth a paragraph in itself. It is shaped like a single seat cowl, but it is made of a rubber you can sit on. Its a really innovative touch and certainly looks the part.

Finally I want to mention build quality. KTM has teamed up with Indian manufacturer Bajaj (who are a shareholder in KTM) to produce the majority of

its small road bikes. It makes commercial sense - the Asian and sub continent markets are huge.

But take a look at the impressive build quality - the images show the detail in the swingarm and trellis frame. In the flesh it looks even better - lots of attention to detail showing that KTM takes its smaller road bikes very seriously indeed.

The ride - through the streetKTM has a habit of picking out the most iconic locations in the world to show off its new bikes.

Maranello. Italy. Its the home of Ferrari and thats where the assembled media were able to sample this bike - living the dream I say!

We began with a group ride in the morning straight out of Maranello and after a few kilometres it was time to attack the hills.

Tiny little towns paved with cobble stone, and cafes everywhere - you could have pulled the scenery straight from a movie.

The 390 was absolutely loving it, punching through the tight stuff and stretching out on the (limited) straight sections.


N TEST BY MATT OCONNELL, PHOTOS BY KTMN RIDING GEAR: ZEUS HELMET, ALPINESTARS LEATHERS,

ALPINESTARS BOOTS.

CYCLE TORQUE NOVEMBER 2014 - 36The overall package gave me a confident feeling straight away - but Ill mention a few stand outs.

Firstly, the engine. For an entry level machine, the power available is going to make you want to ride this bike as often as possible, so warn your family - youll be out riding a lot.

Mid range is where it was at for me. I loved the way the power rolled on right in the middle - it was lots of fun to hit those tight sections and find the sweet spot.

The gearbox stood out for me too, really tight and responsive. It had great feel going down the gears, and the single cylinder engine has nice engine braking, which helps setting up for corners.

The riding position is definitely sporty, but the handlebars dont feel completely extreme, which means you could easily live with this bike for the daily commute.

The big 43mm forks up front were a good design call. They gave a lot of confidence tipping into corners - so right from the start there is no reason to hold back (which is a good thing during this ride, because around the tight Italian roads you need to be well alert)!

On the trackWe were lucky enough to score an afternoon session at the Autodromo di Modena. It is the kind of modern track you wish there were more of in Australia - you could compare it to somewhere like Morgan Park in Queensland - tight, technical and a lot of fun.

The track sessions really amplified my original thoughts.

The power in the engine was impressive and the suspension was a pretty close match for me as well (Im about 180cm and 80kg).

They actually lower the power output of the bike for the race version.

I would have liked to tweak some settings, but the reality is it was easy to really hook in on this bike very quickly.

Finding the sweet torque spot was a breeze, the gearbox ratios are well thought out and so usable.

In a nutshell, KTM has put a lot of effort into creating a sporty motorcycle that can suit so many different sized riders - no easy feat when you think of the possibilities of physical dimensions it would have to plan for.

Its pretty cool to think you can jump on a bike, have a good scratch through the hills and then push so hard on the track without making any changes.

I will say I would have liked more bite in the front brakes, however I did get used to them after a while. They stood up to some hefty punishment and of course, ABS comes standard.

If you were going to run this bike at the track often you would grab some softer rubber, but the fitted tyres (110/70 on front, 150/60 on the rear) got up to temperature nicely and gave good feedback.

The bike is light and flickable making it easy to get cranked over and start some fun slides.

And that is one reason I really loved this machine - it was way easier for me to find my own limits on this bike than on large capacity machines. It means you are in for a fun days riding and most importantly, be able to learn a lot in the process.

It will be interesting to read what other riders feel about the lack of adjustment in brake levers and suspension - but there is always compromise - and for me, it wasnt a huge impact. The reality here is that the RC 390 is such a well engineered package out of the box, you will spend a long time exploring the limits of this bike without worrying about adjustments.

The main thing I took from the afternoon was this - during a track session any bike is put under a lot more stress, and the RC 390 stood up to the pressure really well, which says something for the build quality.

The verdictKTM deserves to make a big impact with the RC 390. This is a quality motorcycle at the right price. It was also good to have a chat with the KTM engineers who designed this bike - it really has a holistic approach to design, and are in tune with what its riders want.

All I kept hearing over the weekend was, if only I could buy one of these when I was 17!

KTM has put a lot of effort into pushing the limits of performance for what is available for a young rider - and I love that approach, something that is sure to generate brand loyalty.

The RC 390 is a genuine quality motorcycle that is going to let you find the limits of your own ability and make a perfect stepping stone to a supersport bike.

At $8295 there are cheaper LAMS bikes on the market but realistically I dont think that will matter. People will buy this bike because of what it is and what it offers, rather than from a price point. n



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RC 390

The art of design is strong.Even the indicators are special.

Instruments show everything you need.ABS is standard.Muffler looks and sounds the business.

No cheap parts here!

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S : KTM RC390

Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke single

Capacity: 373cc Transmission: 6-speed, chain drive Fuel Capacity: 10 litres Frame Type: Tubular space frame Seat Height: 820mm Dry Weight: 147kg Front Suspension: WP USD Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock Brakes: Single 4-piston caliper

on front (300mm disc), single piston caliper on rear

Tyres: 110/70-17, 150/60-17 Price (RRP): $8,295 + ORC

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TRIPLE 660



TRIPLE 660

HOT on the heels of the very popular Street Triple 675 is the LAMS approved Street Triple 660.



EVERYONES in on the LAMS act these days, and Triumph already had the basis of its machine, the Street triple 675. A few tweaks here and there, and the Street triple 660 was born.

Australia is one of the very few, if not the only, country with a 660cc capacity limit and power to weight ratio system for learner legal motorcycles. Its a well thought out system generally, and for Triumph to build a bike specifically for this market shows how serious they take Aussie sales.

On the standOn face value youd think Triumph has just lopped 15cc off the 675s capacity but that wouldnt get the engine into the desired power to weight range needed for LAMS compliance. The engine has been revamped quite heavily for learner riders, with an output of 40.6kW (55 hp) quoted by Triumph. This brings it ever so slightly under the required 150kW per tonne power to weight LAMS ratio. Specifically the engine has been destroked by 1.2mm to get the desired capacity decrease, theres been changes in camshaft spec and the ECU has been changed to suit it all. You cant tamper with the ECU so any thoughts of boosting power levels back towards 675 territory are wishful thinking.

The Street Triple was updated recently, and the LAMS ST has received many of those changes, including a lighter chassis, wheels, a low mounted exhaust, and of course the new styling.

The LAMS ST uses an inline three cylinder engine, like the regular 675 does. In fact theres lots of similarities here. Fuel injection, four valves per cylinder, six

speed gearbox and so on. If the bikes were sitting side by side you have to look hard to see which ones which.

Its a basic sort of model, so theres not much adjustment on the suspension. Kayaba gear is used fore and aft, with the 41mm USD forks having no adjustment, while the rear shock can be altered for preload.

Brakes on the mid sized Trumpies have always been one of their strong points and the 660 ST is no different. Nissin calipers up front, not the big radial four piston jobs but good nonetheless, and a single Brembo at the rear. Switchable ABS is an option too.

The instruments come straight from the full power Street Triple and have everything you need,including a lap timer and adjustable shift light for track work, twin trip computers and a handy gear indicator. High tech is the go too, with a coded key immobiliser system to stop thieves walking away with your ride.


TRIPLE 660

N TEST AND PHOTOS BY CHRIS PICKETT

N RIDING GEAR: KABUTO HELMET, ARLEN NESS GLOVES, M2R JACKET, SARTSO JEANS, RST BOOTS.

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Hey I thought this was a LAMS bike? Well, check out some of the accessories. You can option up the bike with a quickshifter, a Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPM), belly pan, mini screen up front, heaps of polished and anodised stuff, and much more.

Lastly theres a 12 month unlimited parts and labour warranty, and service intervals are 10,000 kilometres.

On the roadNow Ive ridden plenty of Street Triples and love them by the way. The three cylinder engine is glorious, with lots of low down and mid range punch. They sound tough too, like a banshee wailing when you are screwing the throttle to the stops. Sorry, I got distracted there, lets get back to the LAMS version here.

Yes, the full house Street Triple is a great bike, but so is the LAMS version, the 660. It feels very similar to ride, with the only real noticeable difference being the power. It handles the same, brakes the same, sounds the same, and even looks the same as the 675 version.

Around town the 660 is a delight to ride. It feels very light so negotiating traffic and parking it are dead easy. The seat height at 800mm is ok for most people, and the reach to the handlebars and footpegs is pretty good. I could have more room but Im six foot. That said, I still found it comfortable and had no complaints at all, even after two hours straight in the saddle.

Talking about time in the saddle, theres 17.4 litres of space in the tank, giving you a range of around 300 kilometres. By all accounts the fuel consumption is much the same as the 675 ST, I guess thats because you still tend to screw the throttle on when theres nothing happening. Over the first half of the throttle you dont notice too much of a difference between the 660 and the 675, but the top end is quite different, as it should be. I simply didnt bother wasting my time trying to rev it too hard, just keeping it in the sweet torque range. When in attack mode the bike handled and stopped like its bigger brother, it just didnt have the punch out of the corners. It hasnt lost any of the banshee wail though, which is nice.

VerdictI think this is a bike youd obviously buy for your learner period but its that good plenty of riders would be happy to just keep it way after the full licence is obtained.

It really is an easy bike to like, theres no problems or issues to speak of and I can see lots of people putting their hard earned down for one. And speaking of hard earned, the bike is at the pointy end of the LAMS pricing scale, $12,490. At that price though, its still a massive bargain in my book. n


TRIPLE 660



TRIPLE 660

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TRIPLE 660

Rear shock has adjustment for preload only.

Forks also offer no adjustment, but work well as do the 2-piston brakes.

660cc engine is a gem. Muffler looks great and sounds good too.

Seat is good for rider, ok for pillion. Instruments are the same as used on the 675 Triples.

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Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke triple Capacity: 660cc Transmission: 6-speed, chain drive Fuel Capacity: 17.4 litres Frame Type: Alloy beam twin spar Seat Height: 800mm Dry Weight: 181kg Front Suspension: Kayaba 41mm upside

down forks 110mm travel Rear Suspension: Kayaba monoshock with

124.5mm rear wheel travel Brakes: Twin 2-piston Nissin calipers (ABS

available), single piston Brembo caliper on rear Tyres: 120/70-17, 180/55-17 Price (RRP): $12,490 + ORC

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YZ450F & YZ250F

Rocketing Forward




YZ450F & YZ250F Both of the YZ four-strokes are faster and

stronger for 2015


IN 2014 Yamaha redeveloped its four stroke motocross bikes from the ground up. For the first time the controversial rearward slanting, backwards engine design was introduced to the 250, and further refined on the 450, where it was first introduced in 2010.

At the time of release in late 2013, many were questioning Yamahas vision and design. 12 months later however, most would agree that both of the 2014 Yamaha YZF four strokes have proven to be an overwhelming success.

For 2015, Yamaha has taken this success and run with it. Both MY15 bikes see a host of small refinements which will only further solidify their position at the front of the pack.

SpecsKayaba has been taking care of the suspenders beneath the Yamaha YZFs ever since they were introduced. Since then, it would be fair to say that KYB has delivered top notch suspension components that have kept both riders and suspension tuners quite happy. So what changes for 2015? Almost nothing, except for a few inner valving changes to both bikes, Yamaha has made the courageous move to stay with the traditional SSS, twin cartridge, mechanical spring fork.

The Pneumatic Spring Fork, or Air Fork if you will, is certainly in development at KYB and is something we might see down the road from the iconic blue brand, but for now Yamaha has left the many teething problems of the Air Forks to their competition to sort out.

The chassis, like the suspension, remains relatively unchanged on both bikes. The 450 receives some new engine mounts, which are now a stronger design. The purpose of this is to add rigidity to the chassis, and believe it or not, the design of the engine

mounts in some cases can considerably change the handling characteristics of a bike.

Over the years, Yamaha has developed a reputation for having strong, reliable engines that have offered quality over performance. This is not to say that the YZs have been slow, but up until last year, the production model Yamahas certainly havent won any horspepower races either. In 2015 Yamaha has broken that slow and steady mould, with the YZ250F and YZ450F both offering extremely fast powerplants and class leading reliability.

As you would expect, Yamaha do the small things right, and the 2015 Yamaha four strokes are no different. New features include oversize tapered handlebars, rubber mounted adjustable handlebar mounts, Nissin brakes, oversize footpegs, gripper seat cover, In-Mould sublimated graphics, and updated quick release fasteners on the airbox which allow the rider or mechanic to gain access to the airbox without the need or use of any tools.

On the trackWith a smooth, fast track layed out in front of us we were real keen to see what the changes for 2015 actually did in the real world. But before we got ahead of



YZ450F & YZ250F

N TEST BY TODD REED, PHOTOS BY JEFF CROW

N RIDING GEAR: TROY LEE DESIGNS HELMET AND APPAREL, ALPINESTARS BOOTS.

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YZ450F & YZ250F

ourselves, we made some personal adjustments to get comfortable, moving the handlebars, adjusting the controls, and setting the sag at 105mm (as recommended by Yamaha). It only took a few laps and it seemed like we were chugging along at full steam on the big bore YZ450F. The few small updates, being the heavier fork springs and new engine mounts, together make a surprisingly big difference to the handling. In 2014 we enjoyed the YZ450F, but in stock trim we really felt like the suspension needed some attention to get the best handling out of this bike. On the 2015 model, we immediately felt more comfortable with the setup and could attack various sections of the track with much more confidence. On paper the forks and chassis are stiffer, but dont be worried about this folks. The 2015 changes did not introduce any harshness or create any other unwanted dramas.

As expected, the YZ450F motor absolutely rips. Its fast, but not aggressive, and runs clean and crisp without being snappy and jerky. Off the bottom and through the mid, the engine gives that grunty feeling as you feed the throttle on. Its strong and torquey and will carry tall gears easily. Once you open the throttle up and get higher up in the RPM range the YZ still has a considerably strong top end. It will rev hard and maintain solid power output right through till it signs off.

Its a combination that works very well on the Yamaha, and if you are looking for power, look no further than the 2015 YZ450F.

The Yamaha engineers have really done their homework when it comes to engines. Later in the day when we jumped on the YZ250F, once again this was one of the most noticeable features of the small bore thumper.

The YZ250F almost mimics the 450 style powerband, albeit a bit slower. With good bottom end power, really

strong grunty mid-range and a very capable top end. It does tend to pull a bit harder further up in the rev range, but that is a trademark of high revving small bore four strokes these days. This combination of power makes the YZ a very fast and fun package to scream around your local motocross track on.

Once you move past this fun loving engine, you quickly realise how easy this bike is to ride. It has a great chassis and suspension that is very easy to get used to and requires minimal setup for most riders to become comfortable and feel right at home. At our test, we barely changed a clicker setting on the suspension all day and felt quite satisfied with the standard setup.

Now for a look at a few of the finer details. Both bikes have capable and reliable braking systems, and as we have said in previous years, they work good, but not great. Yamaha offer an oversize front rotor in its GYTR aftermaket catalogue which would be a welcome addition to the production model. It is interesting to notice that Yamaha has included this 270mm oversize front rotor as inclusion in the free race kits which are offered with the sale of their 2015 Two Stroke YZs.

The tapered handlebars are a comfortable bend and the rubber mounted adjustable handlebar mounts offer four points of adjustability, we liked the standard position most, but it is a great feature for those who are a bit shorter or taller than the average rider.

Previously, the airbox was held down by three, 6mm bolts with an 8mm head. For 2015 Yamaha changed these out for quick release bolts with a ring pull on top of the head. This is certainly a nice addition for all of us who do our own maintenance. The airbox is now easily removed, and put back on without the need for any tools. In what is another nice touch, if you have a 2014 model and would like to upgrade to the quick release bolts, the kit is readily available through your Yamaha

dealer in the GYTR catalogue and will set you back just under $50.

While we didnt use the GYTR power tuner on the day of our test, we have used it in the past and have found great success using this tool. Again it is available through your local dealership, and it will give mechanics and the tinkering minds out there more accessibility to fuel and ignition settings.

VerdictIf youre in the market for a new motocross bike, take the trip into your local Yamaha dealer and have a serious look at the Yamaha YZ four strokes. You cant go wrong with either as they are both two of the best motocross bikes on the market. If youre a bigger guy, who enjoys rolling the throttle on and letting the bike do all the work than the 450 is for you. While the 250 is suited to a wide range of riders, riders who tend to be a bit younger and more aggressive will shine on the little blue thumper. Price of entry is $11,999 for the 450, and $10,999 for the 250. n



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Engine Type: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke single

Capacity: 450cc (250cc) Transmission: 5-speed, chain drive Fuel Capacity: 7.5 litres Frame Type: Bilateral beam frame Seat Height: 965mm Dry Weight: 105kg (99kg) Front Suspension: USD forks, 310mm

of travel (330mm of travel) Rear Suspension: Monoshock, 310mm

of travel (315mm of travel) Brakes: Single disc front and rear Tyres: 80/100-21, 120/80-19 (100/90-19) Price (RRP): $11,999 ($10,999)


Both the 450 and 250 retain the forward induction engine layout.

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LETS face it, retro is king at the moment, and young riders are as much about style as anything else. We knew straight away the cool Mercury Cafe Racer was going to turn heads and our initial impressions were borne out in a very short space of time, when several young guys approached our test crew during shooting at Nobbys Beach in Newcastle, thinking that the bike was an old era bike that had been brought back to life.

And how much fun was it to kick over a street machine again. Ah, the memories. So it definitely meets Penzos first Rule of Retro - thou shalt have a kick-start.

Many manufacturers now produce lots of models that cater to that desire for the retro look.

From that perspective the Mercury Cafe Racer will certainly tap into what is a growing trend in the motorcycle world.

On the standThe engines compression ration is 9:1 so youre not going to have too much trouble kicking it over - theres a knack to it but its not hard to master.

The Mercury Cafe Racer has some features on it that youd only expect to find on much more expensive machinery.


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CAFE RACER

This cool little

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racer doesnt

just look the

part but it

actually runs

very sweetly too.

N TEST BY DENNIS PENZO, PHOTOS BY NIGEL PATERSON

N RIDING GEAR: BELL CUSTOM 500 HELMET, MATADOR EQU

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