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A new, historic chapter opens for Ducati: the red from Borgo Panigale enters motocross

Nine-time MX World Champion Antonio Cairoli will join Ducati as high-performance test rider for the new racing program.

The Bologna based manufacturer has been working for two years on a prototype that will make its debut next season in the Italian Motocross Championship, with the aim of validating the technical solutions made on the bike on the track. This strategy confirms the approach that distinguishes Ducati in the development of its sportiest and most high-performance models, i.e. starting from racing competition and then creating series products capable of exceptional performance for the delight of its enthusiasts.

This is a multi-year project that will see the creation of a complete range of off-road engines and motorcycles. The models will gradually become part of a family of knobby motorcycles branded Ducati, starting with motocross.

The Bologna-based company has signed an agreement with nine-time Motocross World Champion Antonio Cairoli as a high-performance test rider for the new project and, thanks to his talent, speed and experience, he will give important input for the development of the new motorcycle.

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding, commented: ”I am proud to announce Ducati’s entry into Motocross. A totally new world for Ducati in which we want to bring our talent in designing lightweight motorcycles, with excellent components and high performance and – above all – which can excite more and more motorcyclists. Just as we believe that the track is the best laboratory to develop and test the bikes that will then be available to customers and enthusiasts. This is why we have decided to cooperate with an undisputed champion like Tony Cairoli who, together with the passion and dedication of many of us here in Borgo Panigale, will contribute to making Ducati in off-road as capable in offering very high-performance products to its passionate customers as we have proven on the asphalt. The project is possible thanks to the company’s excellent results in recent years and confirms our desire to extend our presence into new worlds, speak to new motorcyclists and therefore grow the Ducati Community.”

Antonio Cairoli added: “I am extremely happy to become part of the universe of Ducati, which has always been a symbol of Italian spirit throughout the world, and to begin this exciting new adventure, in an all-Italian project. Being able to make my contribution to the development of the Borgo Panigale motocross bike is a dream come true and a source of great pride for me.”

Ducati has also signed a multi-year agreement with Maddii Racing, one of the most experienced teams in the motocross paddock, which will be the reference structure for the MX racing activities and will take part in the 2024 Italian Motocross Championship with Alessandro Lupino, eight-time Italian Champion and 2021 MXoN winner, also contracted to Ducati as racing and test rider.

The focus of the Ducati off-road project is a combination of the search for lightness pushed to the extreme, top-of-the-line components and engines characterized by a very broad power delivery curve. The latter is obtained thanks to the use of the Desmodromic system, used on all the sports bikes of the Bologna based company starting from MotoGP. Ducati is in fact the only company in the world that uses the same valve return system on its highest performing production motorcycles as it does on racing prototypes.

Entering the specialist off-road sector represents a very important and challenging strategic choice for Ducati, made possible thanks to the excellent results achieved in recent years. A decision that confirms the desire to expand the brand’s presence into unexplored terrain today. New young motorcyclists will be able to get close to the Borgo Panigale brand and thus enter the large community of Ducatisti.

Performance is one of the three core values of the brand, together with Style and Sophistication. In Borgo Panigale there are many off-road lovers and we can’t wait to see the Desmo in all its potential at work off the asphalt!

MXGP and Pirelli Extend Partnership

Infront Moto Racing is delighted to announce that Pirelli will continue the partnership as an official tyre supplier of the FIM Motocross World Championship until the end of 2025!

Over the next three seasons Pirelli will continue to be present at all the MXGP circuits around the world with the same determination and passion, offering outstanding product and services to the riders. Along with their tyre service truck, the brand will also receive a worldwide visibility around the tracks on the race calendar. Additionally, what makes Pirelli unique is that anyone can purchase the same tires found on the bikes of World Champions.

The Italian tyre manufacturer has been a part of the FIM Motocross World Championship for decades, winning a total of 79 World Titles over the years with riders such as Tim GajserJeffrey Herlings, Jorge Prado, Tom Vialle and other legends including Antonio Cairoli, Stefan Everts, André Malherbe, Eric Geboers, Jöel Smets, David Thorpe and many more.

The main choices of tyres in MXGP are part of the Pirelli Scorpion MX range, with the Scorpion MX32 Mid Soft and the Scorpion MX Soft. Pirelli tyres are chosen by many of the top riders and teams in MXGP and MX2 because they trust that the product will deliver top results.

Across the FIM Motocross World Championship classes around 60 riders use Pirelli, such as Jeffrey Herlings, Tim Gajser, Ruben Fernandez, Jeremy Seewer, Glenn Coldenhoff, Maxime Renaux, Ben Watson, Alessandro Lupino, Jorge Prado, Mattia GuadagniniBrent Van Doninck, Stephen Rubini, Calvin Vlaanderen, Hardi Roosiorg, Valentin Guillod, Alberto Forato in MXGP. And in MX2, Andrea Adamo, Liam Everts, Sacha Coenen, Tom Guyon, Simon Langenfelder, Jago Geerts, Thibault Benistant, Rick Elzinga, Camden McLellan, Cornelius Toendel, Muhammad Alfarizi, Emil Weckman just to name a few.

Official teams that use Pirelli include Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Team HRC, MRT Racing Team BetaFantic Factory Team MaddiiRed Bull GasGas Factory Racing, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 TeamTeam Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing, JM Honda Racing, Team Ship To Cycle Honda Motoblouz SR, and many more.

Pirelli dominated the 2022 Motocross World Championship Podium in MXGP with Tim Gajser, Jeremy Seewer and Jorge Prado, and in MX2 with Tom Vialle, Jago Geerts and Simon Langenfelder.

For more news check out our dedicated MXGP/MX2 News page

Or visit the official MXGP website mxgp.com

Maggiora Awaits MXGP Action for Italian Grand Prix

The seventh round of the FIM Motocross World Championship is heading back to the legendary Maggiora Park this weekend for the MXGP of Italy.

Last season, Maggiora Park made its much-anticipated return to the MXGP calendar, after closing its doors in late 2016. In that time, the well-known Italian circuit was revived and made its World Championship return, re-introducing a beloved old-school traditional circuit with some modernised touches.

The hillside track based in the north of Italy has a rich history having hosted numerous FIM Motocross World Championship events since the late 60’s, including the most memorable 1970, 1986 and 2016 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations.

Maggiora stats & facts:

  • First GP hosted in 1966 and was won by Paul Friedrichs
  • Host of the legendary 1970, 1986 & 2016 Monster Energy FIM MXoN
  • 10 GP’s hosted in total since 1966 – this year will be the 11th!
  • Jeffrey Herlings has won the most GPs in Maggiora than any other rider (3 – 2013, 2014 & 2021)

Joining the MXGP and MX2 riders this weekend will be the EMX categories with rounds three and four of the EMX250 and EMX Open Championships. In EMX250, after two rounds Hutten Metaal Yamaha Racing’s Rick Elzinga leads the championship with 93 points over Fantic Factory Team Maddii’s Cornelius Toendel and Oriol Oliver of WZ Racing. Elzinga has won both of the first two rounds in Lombardia and Portugal, so it will be interesting to see if he can carry on his winning streak, or whether a new rider will rise to the occasion.

Meanwhile in EMX Open, just a point separates Raths Motorsports’ Michael Sandner and Jose Butron from JD Gunnex KTM Racing Team in the championship standings, after Sandner’s DNF in race one at the Latvian round saw him in danger of losing the red plate. Butron will enter the Italian round following his first overall victory of the season, so it will be interesting to see whether he can repeat his success and take control of the series.

As we head into round seven of the series, news broke that defending world champion Jeffrey Herlings of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will sit out the remainder of the season. Herlings will undergo two corrective surgeries and will instead focus his efforts on being ready for 2023. Meanwhile there is still no news on Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre and his return.

At the moment Team HRC’s Tim Gajser is in the driving season of the championship and after the perfect scorecard in Latvia last weekend and his fifth GP win of the season, the Slovenian will be looking to continue his winning streak and deliver a much more positive result this time around in Maggiora, compared to last year’s 5-6 scorecard for seventh overall.

Gajser has previously won in Maggiora back in 2015 though this was in MX2, and he is yet to win in the MXGP category at the hillside venue. As it stands, Gajser currently leads all of the stats so far in terms of pole positions, laps led, race wins, GP victories and podiums, therefore having him as a top contender for the win this weekend wouldn’t be that surprising.

Of course, his closest title rival and the rider who follows him in all of those stats is Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado. Prado will be looking to bounce back after a disastrous weekend in Kegums. A 12thand 13th in the races saw Prado now drop to 66 points behind Gajser, so maximum points will be needed for the Spaniard in order to not lose grip on his chance to go for his first MXGP championship.

Standing Construct Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass will enter the Italian Grand Prix off the back of a very successful weekend on home soil that saw him battle at the front of the field and challenging Gajser for race wins on his way to his first podium of 2022. In the end Jonass confirmed he needed to “keep his feet on the ground” which was a very mature decision by the Latvian, in order to deliver a solid result rather than risk it all. Now having had a race weekend where he was consistently fighting with the championship leaders, this should give him confidence for the rest of the year and it will be interesting to see how he can follow up with that.

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Glenn Coldenhoff was among the three riders that were tied on points for the GP victory last season in Maggiora. The Dutchman finished on 40 points alongside Red KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Antonio Cairoli, with Herlings’ race two victory eventually overruling the scores of the other two riders. Having those memories will be a bonus for Coldenhoff who has been building for a podium finish this season and has been looking strong ever since Portugal where he won the qualifying race and has been close to a spot on the box ever since.

His teammates Maxime Renaux and Jeremy Seewer have also been in the mix at the sharp end consistently. Though when it comes to looking at the numbers, Renaux is currently the most successful rider on the team this season, if we measure ‘success’ by podium finishes, which the Frenchman has three under his belt compared to Seewer’s one. Seewer also revealed that he struggled in Latvia, as did Renaux, so it would be good to see the pair back at the top this time around.

Honda 114 Motorsports Ruben Fernandez is a rider to watch this weekend. The Spaniard secured his first MXGP podium of his career in Latvia, going 3-4 for third overall. Now it will be interesting to see if that first podium will change anything for Fernandez and whether he can follow up with more.

Gebben Van Venrooy Yamaha Racing’s Arminas Jasikonis is on the entry list for the Italian Grand Prix and will hopefully make his come back after missing the last four GPs. Looking at the current entry list, Beta SDM Corse’s Alessandro Lupino will also return to racing

Making a wildcard appearance for this GP will be David Philippaerts who is a usual regular when it comes to racing the Italian GP’s.

Home rider Alberto Forato of SM Action Racing Team YUASA Battery will be looking to put on his best performance on home soil and continue delivering the strong results that he has been showing so far. He currently sits ninth in the championship standings which is pretty impressive. There are quite a few Italians to watch out for in general this weekend including Fantic Factory Team Maddii’s Nicholas Lapucci and Filippo Zonta among quite a few others who will wildcard this weekend.

2021 MXGP of Italy Top 3 – MXGP:
1. Jeffrey Herlings (40 pts)
2. Glenn Coldenhoff (40 pts)
3. Antonio Cairoli (40 pts)

MXGP – World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Tim Gajser (SLO, HON), 286 points; 2. Jorge Prado (ESP, GAS), 220 p.; 3. Maxime Renaux (FRA, YAM), 215 p.; 4. Jeremy Seewer (SUI, YAM), 187 p.; 5. Glenn Coldenhoff (NED, YAM), 177 p.; 6. Ruben Fernandez (ESP, HON), 163 p.; 7. Brian Bogers (NED, HUS), 154 p.; 8. Jeremy Van Horebeek (BEL, BET), 140 p.; 9. Alberto Forato (ITA, GAS), 124 p.; 10. Pauls Jonass (LAT, HUS), 120 p.;

In MX2 things are getting interesting at the top of the championship standings as Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jago Geerts took back the red plate in Latvia with a clean 1-1 overall victory, though he remains tied on points with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle. So, it’s back to square one for the pair, as they basically start from zero, which should make for some very interesting racing.

In Latvia, Geerts was on top of his game and keen on making up for lost ground in Trentino where a DNF saw him lose the championship lead. Meanwhile, Vialle struggled to find his rhythm all weekend long in Kegums, so will be looking to bring his A game this weekend and take maximum points. Last year the MXGP of Italy was not the best for Vialle, who after getting injured a few weeks prior, only managed a few laps of the races.

What would be nice to see this weekend is something special from Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing’s Mattia Guadagnini. Last season, Guadagnini had a dream weekend in Maggiora, winning a race and then subsequently winning the GP (his very first one and on home soil) as well as taking the red plate! Of course, expectations are going to be high this weekend, as the Italian is yet to finish on the podium this year and this weekend could be his best opportunity to do it.

The second Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing rider Simon Längenfelder is currently third in the championship, sitting on the same points as Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Kay de Wolf and Big Van World MTX Kawasaki’s Mikkel Haarup. Since his podium in Great Britain, Längenfelder has come close to the podium, but consistency its what’s letting him down lately. Meanwhile, de Wolf has also had some very solid results this year, he’s been on the podium twice but has also had a couple of races, where consistency was the reason why he narrowly missed out on a spot on the box. Either way both Längenfelder and de Wolf are still a pair to watch out for this weekend.

Meanwhile Haarup had a tough weekend in Latvia after an unavoidable crash, on a landing of a jump where another rider had already fallen, took him out of the running for his fourth consecutive podium. Before that, Haarup was running well and had presented himself as a real threat at the sharp end, so hopefully he can bounce back this weekend and see the beginning of another podium streak.

F&H Kawasaki Racing’s Kevin Horgmo had a near perfect weekend in Kegums and continued the team’s success in Latvia, securing his first podium in MX2 with second overall. Horgmo led an impressive 11 laps of the second race, before getting caught by Geerts, nonetheless, the Norwegian showed that he is fast enough, fit enough and most importantly confident enough to lead races which is a huge confidence boost in itself. It will be interesting to see what the next race has in store and whether the result in Kegums will be like a springboard for Horgmo for the rest of the season.

The Italian GP this weekend will also be a home round for SM Action Racing Team YUASA Battery’s Andrea Adamo. Since his podium in Mantova, Adamo has struggled to put together two consistent results. Also not scoring points in race two at the MXGP of Trentino didn’t help his overall standings as he currently sits in 8thbehind Guadagnini. A home GP is usually special for any rider, so hopefully that extra boost of motivation to perform well on home soil will see Adamo fighting with the leaders once again.

Gianluca Facchetti of Team Beddini Racing KTM is also on the entry list, along with another local rider Daniel Gimm who will make a wildcard appearance this weekend.

2021 MXGP of Italy Top 3 – MX2:
1. Mattia Guadagnini (47 pts)
2. Maxime Renaux (37 pts)
3. Jago Geerts (34 pts)

MX2 – World Championship Top 10 Classification: 1. Jago Geerts (BEL, YAM), 244 points; 2. Tom Vialle (FRA, KTM), 244 p.; 3. Simon Längenfelder (GER, GAS), 181 p.; 4. Kay de Wolf (NED, HUS), 181 p.; 5. Mikkel Haarup (DEN, KAW), 181 p.; 6. Kevin Horgmo (NOR, KAW), 176 p.; 7. Mattia Guadagnini (ITA, GAS), 161 p.; 8. Andrea Adamo (ITA, GAS), 153 p.; 9. Isak Gifting (SWE, KTM), 136 p.; 10. Stephen Rubini (FRA, HON), 121 p.;

TIMETABLE (Local Timing CEST)

SATURDAY: 09:45 EMX Open Free Practice, 10:15 EMX250 Free Practice, 10:50 MX2 Free Practice, 11:20 MXGP Free Practice, 12:10 EMX Open Qualifying Practice, 12:45 EMX250 Qualifying Practice, 13:25 MX2 Time Practice, 14:00 MXGP Time Practice, 14:45 EMX Open Race 1, 15:30 EMX250 Race 1, 16:25 MX2 Qualifying Race, 17:10 MXGP Qualifying Race.

SUNDAY: 09:45 EMX Open Race 2, 10:25 MX2 Warm-up, 10:45 MXGP Warm-up, 11:30 EMX250 Race 2, 13:15 MX2 Race 1, 14:15 MXGP Race 1, 16:10 MX2 Race 2, 17:10 MXGP Race 2.

For more news check out our dedicated MXGP/MX2 News page

Or visit the official MXGP website mxgp.com

Rising motocross star 11-year old Olivia Reynolds gets Yuasa’s backing

Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have announced that they will sponsor 11-year old motocross star of the future, Olivia Reynolds. The Northampton bred maestro will be competing in numerous championships for the 2021 season, including the Bridgestone British Masters Championship and Girls Nationals.

Ever since Olivia rode her first bike at the age of three, she knew she wanted to be a two-wheeled racer. Now eight years later, she is finally fulfilling her dream. This will be Olivia’s second full year of racing. In her debut season, she won two championships out of three and claimed a phenomenal 21 out of 21 race wins.

Olivia is currently competing in the British Masters Motocross Championship, Girls Nationals and MX Masters Kids in the 65cc class on a KTM 65cc MX bike. The season has started off challenging with a couple of mechanical failures, but she will be looking to bounce back in the many races she has coming up.

Reynolds will also be jetting off to the USA to ride the ramps with dirt bike god – Travis Pastrana. Having been so impressed with her skills and courage, Travis has invited the 11-year old to his house in Davidsonville, Maryland. Pastrana has always been an idol for Olivia, so the trip will be truly extraordinary and one she will never forget.

Jon Pritchard, General Sales & Marketing Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Sales UK Ltd said: “We are delighted to support Olivia for the 2021 season. We have seen her previous achievements and success, so we know for a fact that she will be the star of the future. 

“At GS Yuasa, our values are quality, reliability and performance and we have no doubt that Olivia will reflect these on and off the track. We can’t wait to see her race and wish her all the best for the season ahead.” 

Olivia added: “I’m so grateful for the support Yuasa are giving me. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to race bikes. My dream is coming true and I can’t thank Yuasa enough for helping me achieve that. I can’t wait to get out on track and more importantly beat all the boys!”

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GASGAS Motorcycles Launch 2021 Offroad Line-Up

Exciting all-new motocross, enduro and cross country bikes join established trial models in 19-bike-strong 2021 GASGAS offroad range.

Let’s get on the gas! Presenting our complete line-up of performance offroad motorcycles, GASGAS Motorcycles are pleased to announce the global availability of all our new generation 2021 motocross, enduro and cross country models together with updated trial machines. From our smallest 2-stroke motocross bike, the MC 50, to our largest 4-stroke cross country model, the awesome EX 450F, all of our bikes will be available from GASGAS dealers worldwide.

  • GASGAS Motorcycles launch 19-bike 2021 model range
  • Motocross, cross country, trial and enduro bikes available now
  • Euro 5 homologated enduro line-up
  • Extensive range of Technical Accessories and Apparel

Since GASGAS became a part of the PIERER Mobility Group, we’ve worked tirelessly to reactivate the brand. Ensuring all bikes deliver vibrant styling, the latest technology and ease-of-use, we’ve established a 19-bike-strong range of no-nonsense, user-friendly, performance offroad motorcycles.

All benefiting from the ‘group’s’ robust, high-performance technical base, each one of our bikes embraces a distinct Spanish style as we continue to celebrate the rich and proud heritage GASGAS has in trial competition and enduro racing. With improved levels of dealer network coverage, service and support, our goal is to encourage all riders to join in on the action and get on the gas!

2021 unquestionably marks the start of an exciting new chapter for GASGAS Motorcycles. To further support the launch of our full range of offroad motorcycles, we’re thrilled to announce our plans to go racing in the U.S. as we join forces with a hugely respected name in the supercross/motocross paddock. We’re super pleased to announce the Troy Lee Designs Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing Team, which will contest the 2021 AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross Championships in the 250cc and 450cc divisions.

Motocross
We might be the new guys but we’re bringing fresh energy to the MX scene. With a complete range of motocross bikes, our no-nonsense approach to performance means all of our models deliver proven technology, vibrant styling and an overall simplicity that invites riders to unite in the dirt. Enjoying fun-filled muddy weekends riding and racing with friends is what our MC 125, MC 250F and MC 450F motocross bikes are all about.

Minis
We want to make sure kids have fun too! Rejuvenated and focused on an exciting new future, our expanded model range features four GASGAS minis, designed for kids aged four to 15 years. With three high-revving, fun-filled 2-strokes, our MC 50, MC 65 and MC 85 allow riders to unite in the dirt, confident of having the very best bikes. Our all-electric MC-E5 is super quiet and super fun – a fully-fledged, quick-charging competition bike that benefits from zero emissions and almost zero sound. The GASGAS mini range ensures no-nonsense performance, bikes that are built to excite and encourage youngsters to develop new skills.

Trial
We’re all about trial! And always will be, even if things are a little different now. Improving and strengthening a well-established line-up of innovative, class-leading bikes, we’re fully focused on continuing our involvement in the sport where it all started for GASGAS. We’re offering the same great 125cc, 250cc, 280cc and 300cc bikes, but now with drastically improved levels of access, service and support. It’s that simple. Trusted and loved by riders all across the world, the GASGAS TXT RACING and TXT GP line-ups remain fun, exciting and easy-to-use.

Enduro
The thrill of offroad riding has long been at the heart of GASGAS. That’s why our Euro 5 compliant EC line-up is focused on ensuring fun and putting serious enduro bikes into the hands of riders who love offroad racing. Our complete range of 2-stroke and 4-stroke bikes all feature the latest technologies and celebrate our unique Spanish heritage and enduro know-how. Utilizing a well-proven performance platform, our EC 250, EC 300, EC 250F and EC 350F enduro bikes are all about no-nonsense riding enjoyment.

Cross Country
Because dirt bike fun shouldn’t be about compromises or limited to just motocross and enduro. Recognizing the need for dedicated cross country models, our EX 300, EX 250F, EX 350F and EX 450F line-up sits shoulder-to-shoulder with our MC and EC models to offer playful, energetic offroad performance. Designed to meet the needs of woods racers both young and old, they all offer proven credentials for a whole lot of fun!

Technical Accessories and Apparel
Together with our exciting new line-up of performance offroad bikes, we are also launching a full range of GASGAS Technical Accessories and Apparel. Great looking gear that delivers protection, comfort and style, we’ve got motocross, enduro, trial, cross country and mini riders and racers covered! For those looking to protect, improve and customize their MC, EC, EX or TXT machines, our extensive range of Technical Accessories includes just about everything needed, from wheels to exhaust systems, triple clamps to hand guards.

GET ON THE GAS!
2021 marks the start of an exciting new chapter for GASGAS Motorcycles. Underlining our commitment to re-energizing and reactivating the brand is the slogan GET ON THE GAS! So much more than just a playful slogan, these four special words run deep within GASGAS. It’s what we stand for, and a permanent reminder of the joy of riding dirt bikes. GASGAS was founded by riders and remains a brand for riders. We embrace those who enjoy the challenge and who encourage others to challenge themselves. For us, it’s about having fun, dreaming big but not forgetting the simple pleasure of riding with your buddies. We believe in positivity, energy, determination, and embrace playful camaraderie. For us it’s about being a part of our amazing offroad community.

All GASGAS 2021 models are now available worldwide from authorized GASGAS Motorcycles dealers. Availability may differ from country to country.

We’ve also re-launched GASGAS.com All-new and super easy to navigate, the site is home to all of our latest product and racing news. Featuring detailed information on each and every one of our motocross, enduro, cross country and trial bikes, there are also lots of exciting products to discover in our Technical Accessories and Apparel sections.


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Fast show from LS2 Helmets

Updated for 2020/21, the popular MX437 Fast Evo motocross helmet offers great value, features and protection.

The outer shell is made from LS2’s exclusive Kinetic Polymer Alloy (KPA), a super strong material rivalling high-end composites, which offers flexibility for energy absorption and high penetration resistance, yet remains lightweight – the Fast Evo weighs in at just 1150 grams.

It’s fully certified to the ECE 22.05 standard – so is legal to wear on the road in the UK – and comes in three outer shell sizes for the smallest, lightest possible helmet in each fitment range.

LS2’s unique Metal Security Plate adds extra strength to the chin strap and, for added peace of mind, an Emergency Release System allows first responders to remove the cheek pads in seconds, so the Fast Evo can be taken off with minimal movement of a fallen rider’s head and neck.

Multiple top and chin vents work with specially designed channeling around the head, to allow plenty of airflow, which exits through rear exhaust ports, to keep the wearer cool and focussed on the track when the going gets hot.

There’s also a breathable, hypoallergenic and moisture-wicking lining, which is removable and washable, so it can be kept fresh and clean all season.

The long peak is adjustable to suit the rider’s style and riding conditions, while the wide aperture offers plenty of all-round vision and can accommodate most styles of goggle.

The LS2 MX437 Fast Evo comes in sizes 2XS-3XL, in one solid and 7 new eye-catching graphic options. Prices start from £79.99 for solid colours (graphics from £89.99).

Visit www.ls2helmets.com for more information and to find your local stockist.
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KTM 2020 Offroad Powerdeals

£1,000 Savings on KTM Adult Motocross and Enduro ranges
KTM is now BACK IN THE RACE, with Authorised Dealers opening their showrooms in accordance to all relevant government regulations. Greeting customers returning to the showrooms is KTM’s Motocross and Enduro ranges with an incredible £1,000 saving on each model*.

Motocross
KTM’s SX and SX-F ranges need no introduction, other than pointing to a massive cupboard full of world championship titles. Two stroke aficionados can choose from the gutsy 125 SX, flexible 150 SX and exhilarating 250 SX – all with a thousand pounds off the sticker price. Four stroke fans have the option of the dynamic 250 SX-F, perfectly proportioned 350 SX-F and all conquering 450 SX-F to apply a £1,000 saving to. We’ve not forgotten the kids, either, with £500 saving available on 50 SX and 50 SX Mini, there’s £550 off the 65 SX and this climbs to £600 off small and big wheel 85 SX machines.

MODEL PROMOTIONAL PRICE MSRP SAVING
50 SX (inc Mini) £3,099 £3,599 £500
65 SX £3,749 £4,299 £550
85 SX 17/14 £4,499 £5,099 £600
85 SX 19/16 £4,499 £5,099 £600
125 SX £5,999 £6,999 £1,000
150 SX £6,199 £7,199 £1,000
250 SX £6,649 £7,649 £1,000
250 SX-F £7,049 £8,049 £1,000
350 SX-F £7,199 £8,199 £1,000
 450 SX-F £7,349 £8,349 £1,000

 

Enduro
Enduro riders will be just as eager to get out on the tracks and trails, especially if they’ve just scored a £1,000 saving on their latest Orange ride. Two-stroke TPI models, including the new for 2020 150 EXC TPI, are included in the Powerdeals promotion. And for those riders really looking for the last word in spec and performance, all SIX DAYS models get the grand off, too. Four-stroke riders have the four capacities to choose from, as well as the opportunity to upgrade to a SIX DAYS at each capacity. Furiously focused XC and XC-F models are included, while the impressive Freeride 250F also gets in on the deal.

 

TWO-STOKE ENDURO MODEL PROMOTIONAL PRICE MSRP SAVING
150 EXC TPI £6,949 £7,949 £1,000
250 EXC TPI £7,399 £8,399 £1,000
250 EXC TPI SIX DAYS £7,899 £8,899 £1,000
250 XC TPI £7,199 £8,199 £1,000
300 EXC TPI £7,649 £8,649 £1,000
300 EXC TPI SIX DAYS £8,149 £9,149 £1,000
300 XC TPI £7,499 £8,499 £1,000
FOUR STROKE ENDURO MODEL PROMOTIONAL PRICE MSRP SAVING
250 EXC-F £7,749 £8,749 £1,000
250 EXC-F SIX DAYS £8,249 £9,249 £1,000
250 XC-F £7,249 £8,249 £1,000
350 EXC-F £7,999 £8,999 £1,000
350 EXC-F SIX DAYS £8,499 £9,499 £1,000
350 XC-F £7,449 £8,449 £1,000
450 EXC-F £8,099 £9,099 £1,000
450 EXC-F SIX DAYS £8,599 £9,599 £1,000
500 EXC-F £8,199 £9,199 £1,000
500 EXC-F SIX DAYS £8,699 £9,699 £1,000
Freeride 250F £6,499 £7,499 £1,000

 

This offer is only available at participating Offroad Authorised KTM Dealers on 2020 enduro and motocross models until 01/09/20 – or while stocks last. By using an Authorised KTM Dealer a customer can be sure of the best service and the back-up of KTM. Customers can find details of their local dealer here – and we recommend customers contact them ahead of any visit to understand their current opening policies and availability of models.

*KTM 2020 Offroad Powerdeals Promotion excludes all Special Edition models (Prado, Cairoli, Factory, Erzbergrodeo), SX-E5 and Freeride E-XC.