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A vintage 1971 Triumph TR6C motorcycle, ridden by an original Triumph T-shirt wearing Jeremy Allen White( who portrays Bruce Springsteen) is featured prominently in the " Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere " movie that was released recently. Released by 20th Century Studios, the film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen ' s 1982 " Nebraska " album.
Suzuki GB has announced the launch of a new, industry-leading, Up-To- 10-Year Warranty scheme for UK buyers- replacing the previous Up- To-Seven-Year Warranty. Following the expiration of the standard threeyear warranty, owners of Suzuki models up to a decade old- or 70,000 miles can benefit from the cover, simply by ensuring their bike is serviced annually in line with the manufacturer service schedule at an authorised Suzuki dealership. Buyers of used models can also benefit from the warranty, even if their Suzuki has a gap in its service history. Following a health check and service at their nearest dealership, Suzuki GB will restart the bike ' s warranty cover.
Thailand has been confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until 2031 inclusive, returning to Buriram for five more Grands Prix from 2027 to 2031. " As MotoGP enjoys its trajectory of growth, Southeast Asia continues to prove its importance as both an established fanbase and one with scope for further expansion. The Thai Grand Prix has been an important presence within the market since its debut on the calendar in 2018 and will continue to play an important role as MotoGP continues to grow."
The Piaggio Group has boosted its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the establishment of a new direct sales subsidiary in the Philippines. With a market of 2.3 million scooters and motorcycles sold annually, the Philippines is the thirdlargest market in Southeast Asia( after Vietnam and Indonesia), and fifth largest worldwide( after India and China), with the strongest growth in the premium segment. Philippine per capita income has risen by 40 % in the last ten years, with growing customer interest in the premium segments. The new subsidiary will import Group scooters( Vespa, Piaggio and Aprilia), Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles, and spares and accessories.
Galfer – Floatech brake discs with ' Kashima Coat '
Spanish high-performance braking system component manufacturer Galfer has added a new finish to its patented Floatech Racing system brake discs- introducing the exclusive Kashima finish, " Japan ' s premiumgrade anodising ", now applied to the hubs of its Floatech Racing range. Described as a technical breakthrough, this is thought to be the first time the wear resistant, friction reducing coating has been used on a motorcycle brake disc. First seen in MTB applications in the early 1980s, ' Kashima Coat ' was a joint development by the Miyaki Corporation and Fujikura Electric Wire in Japan. A lubricated anodising process, it provides a gold-coloured coating for metal surfaces that historically was
Galter validated the performance of its new ' Kashima ' coated Floatech brake discs with leading teams, included the MT Helmets- MSI team- the Moto2( MotoGP) 2024 World Champions with Ai Ogura, who use Galfer components in its racing prototypes. " Track and in-house dynamometer testing confirm the material strength, thermal efficiency, and mechanical precision of the Floatech system, ensuring consistent performance even after prolonged braking cycles and high temperatures ".
initially and primarily used on bicycle suspension forks and shocks( especially by FOX) to reduce friction, increase wear resistance, and improve durability. The process involves embedding molybdenum disulfide, a solid lubricant, into the porous hard anodized surface and Galfer has now succeeded in applying it to the Floatech system, in which the brake track and hub operate under extreme temperature and stress conditions.
Galfer launched its first Floatech brake discs in 2021. " These new Floatech Racing Kashima discs retain all the advantages of the original system while enhancing them with this pioneering finish. The improved thermal behaviour that is achieved by the coating above 200 ° C moderates brake track expansion, preventing locking or deformation. " The lightweight structure of the hub design has been optimized through
FEM( Finite Element Method) simulations to achieve an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio. A system of washers and preloaded springs results in perfect disc / pad alignment- the disc maintains its ideal position, preventing the pad knock-back that typical of other systems that allow free-play and generate noise. Patented worldwide( EP4075008B1), the technology used in the Floatech system " is born directly from the racetrack, where every detail is developed and tested under extreme conditions to guarantee maximum efficiency, stability, and control. Track and in-house dynamometer testing have confirmed the material strength, thermal efficiency, and mechanical precision of the Floatech system, ensuring consistent performance- even after prolonged braking cycles and high temperatures." The new Galfer Floatech Racing Kashima discs will initially be available in 310, 320 and 330 mm diameter and 5.5 to 6.3 mm thicknesses for sportbike model applications such as Honda CBR 600 – 1000 RR, Kawasaki ZX-10R, Yamaha R1 – R6 – R9, Ducati Panigale and Streetfighter, Triumph Daytona 675, and BMW S-M 1000 RR. www. galfermoto. com
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