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For adventure and city: the side bag Endurance Black Welded from ultra-busy 660 g/m2 plastic-coated fabric, the Endurance combines durability with soft handling. Internal reinforcements keep the bag in perfect shape even when partially filled. The roll closure, with which the volume can be infinitely varied, does the rest. As a member of the Waterproof by Touratech product family, it goes without saying that the Endurance is waterproof. The cooperation with the textile specialist Vaude means that the materials used in the Endurance are free of harmful substances and largely made from sustainably produced raw materials. A quality product „Made in Germany“. With a tare weight of only 2.16 kilograms ready for assembly, the Endurance offers a volume of 30 litres per bag. This means that enough luggage can be stowed even for longer tours. Adventure riders have always appreciated the advantages of soft luggage anyway. After all, the risk of injury in the field is lower than with a rigid pannier system, and dents and scratches are also not an issue. But more and more urban riders swear by textile luggage solutions. When meandering through the city, the small width quickly pays off, and such a softback can also be casually slung over the shoulder and taken to the office.
Easy handling thanks to quick release fastener The quick-release fastener automatically engages when the bag is attached and can be unlocked again with a flick of the wrist. In between, it fixes the docking panel - and thus the side bag - to the carrier without play and bombproof. The optionally available locks complete the range of functions and enable locking with other lockable Touratech products. The docking panel is an integral part of the bag according to the sandwich principle. It forms a stable rear wall and ensures that the bag is firmly and comfortably locked to the carrier.
Suitable for Touratech pannier racks and stainless steel racks from the BMW Motorrad original accessories range.
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Let’s go…ride to Motorcycle Live with Completely Motorbikes!
Join the official ride-in to Motorcycle Live on Saturday 18th November from Completely Motorbikes with riders including BSB stars, Jason O’Halloran and Max Cook.
Starting off at the Completely Motorbikes showroom in Hinckley at 8am, participating riders will be treated to live star-studded interviews with the newly-unveiled Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki FS-3 Racing BSB team, and treated to a free burger* and hot drink.
After a full briefing by the route organisers and marshals from Warwickshire and West Midlands Training School, riders will begin the journey to the UK’s biggest and most interactive motorcycle show.
Register your interest to take part here: www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/ride-in/
Upon arrival at the NEC, Birmingham, free bike parking will be provided in the indoor Honda Bike Park, so all that’s left to do is get out your pre-booked tickets to the show and enjoy a great day out!
Rob Ayland, Group Managing Director of Completely Motorbikes, said: “We’re really looking forward to being the starting location for the official Motorcycle Live ride-in this year. The BBQ will be fired up and the kettles on to make sure that attendees have a nice warm breakfast on show opening day!”
Participation in the ride is free, entry to Motorcycle Live will need to be purchased separately in advance or on the day. Advanced ticket prices are £23** for an adult and children 6-18 just £2.50*** – under 5’s are free***. Group discounts are available for 10+ tickets - and all members don’t have to come on the same day.
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IN THE BATTLE FOR THE PODIUM, ESPARGARÓ IN THE MIX ALL THE WAY TO THE CHEQUERED FLAG
The final lap of the MotoGP Sprint Race thrilled the numerous and lively Thai fans with a battle fought all the way to the chequered flag between Aleix and Marc Marquez. The Aprilia riding Spaniard, after starting from the third spot on the grid, had built up a good gap ahead of his compatriot and was pushing to make a play for the third step of the podium, provisionally occupied by Marini. Unfortunately, the gap was reset when he went wide and, between passes and counter-passes, he wound up in fifth place. However, the feeling is there on a difficult track and the long race tomorrow (with a lot of strategy in play) will give Espargaró the chance to exploit all the hard work done during the practice sessions.
Saturday was not quite as happy for Maverick, who had been a protagonist until today here in Buriram. Both in qualifying and in the Sprint Race, the Aprilia rider was unable to find the good feeling from the other sessions. After starting from the third row, he had to reckon with the start height-device system failing to disengage, which relegated him to last place. In his attempt to recover, Viñales also exceeded track limits twice, forcing him to pay a long-lap penalty. The goal for tomorrow is to find those good sensations he had before and finish the weekend on a positive note.
ALEIX "I’m proud of the work we are doing on this track. Remembering last year, when I arrived here I did not have any great expectations, but I must say that I am feeling good. In the final laps today, I wanted to try to battle with Marini for the podium, but I made a mistake that allowed Marc to catch up. It was an exciting final lap. I knew that he was going to have a go on the final turn and, even though I braked extremely hard, he managed to stay ahead of me. A lot more strategy will come into play in the race tomorrow, but with the harder compound at the rear I was fast so I’ll be trying for the podium again."
MAVERICK "I am angry because in qualifying and in the Sprint Race, we were unable to maintain the level we had up until this morning. In the race, I went wide twice. The pace was lacking, and we need to find out what happened. Tomorrow, much will depend on the feeling I’m able to find."
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Fans of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship have the opportunity to meet the newly-crowned Bennetts BSB Champion, Tommy Bridewell, as well as other top riders, during the dedicated 'BSB Day' at Motorcycle Live on Sunday 19 November.
Kicking the show off in style on the first weekend, show-goers can look forward to a packed day full of all things 'Bennetts BSB', including live interviews on the Black Horse Stage, team unveilings and multiple signing sessions. Practice that selfie smile as there will be lots of chances to bag a picture with your favourite riders too...
Other top names attending on BSB Day will be Championship runner-up Glenn Irwin, 2023 Quattro Group British Supersport Champion Ben Currie, and ABK Beer 0% BMW Motorrad F 900 R Cup Champion Richard Cooper. Other top names attending are Kyle Ryde, Andrew Irwin, Storm Stacey, Ryan Vickers and Danny Kent.
For a full list of attending racers, riding celebrities and VIPs, check the 'Riders & Celebrities' section of the Motorcycle Live website.
Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of Motorcycle Live, comments: "Since its launch in 2018, BSB Day has become a regular in race fan's calendars and offers the opportunity to meet with riders and get up close to teams away from the busy circuits. With such an exciting Championship this year, we're pretty certain that visitors to the show will be looking forward to the interviews on stage with the contenders, presented by James Whitham!'
Let's go... to Motorcycle Live, in association with Bikesure Insurance. Taking place from 18-26 November 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Advanced tickets* are on sale now, visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk to book yours.
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MAVERICK SECOND AND ALEIX THIRD ON THE FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE
STRAIGHT THROUGH TO Q2 AND GOOD SENSATIONS
There is a positive air in the Aprilia camp after the initial practice sessions on the Buriram circuit in Thailand. Maverick and Aleix were protagonists in both session, focusing their work on used tyres in preparation for tomorrow’s Sprint race and the GP on Sunday. The time attack in the afternoon then had them going easily straight through to Q2, with the second and third time respectively for Viñales and Espargaró.
With thirteen riders all within four tenths of one another, it promises to be a weekend where details, consistency, and precision will make the difference.
ALEIX "I was surprised at our performance today, especially in some stages such as going into turns where we usually lose a few tenths. The track conditions are different than last year but we are also working a lot on the position in the saddle. The guys at Aprilia analyse the data and from their reports, it seems like that is an aspect we can work on to improve the RS-GP. I should point out that we are all extremely close, so we’ll need to be perfect to qualify well tomorrow."
MAVERICK "On tracks like this one, being able to be precise is the secret to being fast. Today we managed and that is important. It means that we have learned from our experiences this season. As I always say, we need to build our performance day after day and always add another piece to the puzzle. It is only Friday, but I’ll do everything I can to stay out front tomorrow as well. We have a chance and we need to exploit it."
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