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From the “AIR Series” of helmets, Steelbird has launched new SBA1 “Free Live” helmet. Steelbird has designed and developed riding helmets based on ventilation technology, the patented tech allows air to pass on through the head and keep it cool while riding.
Steelbird marquee which is known for its helmets and regarded as pioneer in branded quality helmets in the country have stepped into the riding accessories. Steelbird has launched a special Rain Suit for the riders under the brand name IGNYTE, which comprises of Rain Jacket, Rain Pants, Waterproof Gloves and Boot covers. All the products are waterproof and manufactured keeping the rainy and winter season in mind.
In an attempt to break the previous land speed records on a production motorcycle, the Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu geared up with his mean machine, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R.
Yamaha Motor India is recalling total 902 units of YZF-R3 bikes in India to rectify some defects. In a statement Yamaha said they are recalling the R3 motorcycles under their factory modification campaign and there they will replace the defective parts without charging any extra amount.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has inaugurated the 2nd assembly line at their fourth manufacturing plant at Vithalapur (Mandal taluk, Ahmedabad district) which is situated in the western state of Gujarat.
Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Aleix Espargaro announced that he will be joining the Factory Aprilia team for the 2017 and 2018 seasons as part of a two year deal signed recently. The news came out at the end of the Dutch TT in Assen.
The contemporary Dutch Grand Prix began as a full wet race with Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) leading the pack followed by Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team). Yonny Hernandez (Aspar team MotoGP) stumbled everyone by making brave moves upon Dovi and Rossi to take the lead.
Ducati team’s Andrea Dovizioso clinches his fourth Pole position in the MotoGP class and the grid will have a Factory Ducati on either side as Andrea Iannone will be starting last on the grid after his incident involving Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo in Catalunya.
Any rider who wishes to take-up motorsport professionally, can reach out to the Honda Racing Team on through this Help Line. The deserving candidates will then be given training on the nuances of two-wheeler racing at the Honda Ten10 Racing Academy.
Moto2 championship leader Alex Rins (Paginas Amarillas HP40) puts all rumors to rest by signing a 2 year agreement with the Factory Suzuki team, partnering Andrea Iannone on the Factory Suzuki GSX-RR MotoGP machine.