Road Princess

Destry Abbot, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s wicked driver, notched second place at the final event of the AMA National Hare and Hound race of the season in Lucerne Valley, California. During the seventh round event, four of the top 10 spots were taken home by Kawasaki.

Watching Abbot at the tracks during the dusty and raging start, he was trailing in fourth place. But he managed to get through the dark and dusty track like a heating Mitsubishi Diamante!

“When Destry came in for his first pit following the first 40-mile loop, the only thing he said to us was that the dust was really bad,” says Off-Road Supervisor Jason Smigel.

“The dust was so bad and I knew before the race that whoever got the start was going to have a great chance at winning,” said Abbott. “I really like the second loop and pushed it pretty hard to see if I could make up any time. I knew the last loop would be really hard to make up all the time I lost early, so I decided to play it safe and ride a good pace."

“I felt really good and the bike was working great. I’m looking forward to next year and starting all over again. I know I’ll be ready,” Abbot added.

AMA National Hare & Hound
Round 7
Lucerne Valley, Calif.

AMA National Hare & Hound Overall Results:
1. Russell Pearson, Henderson, Nev., Yamaha
2. DESTRY ABBOTT, PEORIA, ARIZ., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
3. David Kamo, New Plymouth, Idaho, KTM
4. Carl Maassberg, St. George, Utah, Yamaha
5. NICK BURSON, RIDGECREST, CALIF., KAWASAKI
6. BRIAN BROWN, TRABUCO CANYON, CALIF., KAWASAKI
7. Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., KTM
8. BRETT SAUNDERS, AGOURA HILLS, CALIF., KAWASAKI
9. Nick Blais, Chino, Calif., Honda
10. Chance Wyllie, Visalia, Calif., KTM

AMA National Hare & Hound Overall Points Standings:
1. David Pearson, Las Vegas, Nev., KTM, 145
2. DESTRY ABBOTT, PEORIA, ARIZ., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 130
3. Russell Pearson, Henderson, Nev., Yamaha, 113
4. David Kamo, New Plymouth, Idaho, KTM, 85
5. Quinn Cody, Los Olivos, Calif., KTM, 85
6. Kendall Norman, Santa Barbara, Calif., Honda, 84
7. Carl Maassberg, St. George, Utah, Yamaha, 84
8. JOSH MORROS, SPARKS, NEV., MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 76
9. Matt Gosnell, Las Vegas, Nev., KTM, 60
10. BRIAN BROWN, TRABUCO CANYON, CALIF., KAWASAKI, 50
11. BRETT SAUNDERS, AGOURA HILLS, CALIF., KAWASAKI, 50

This was the first ever AMA Supermoto Victory that happened in The Moody Gardens in Galveston. Cassidy Anderson’s Honda Car was designed by Troy Lee and it was the first-ever 450 Primer Supermoto which won the round eight AMA Supermoto Championship. Ales Hlad, KTM HMC Motoracing, racer also had to the chance to pick up the M&R AMA Supermoto Unlimited competition while Rodney Taplin took the win at the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites class with his motor designed by Troy Lee as well.

"This win is worth everything I have been through this year. It has been an up and down year with some good rides, but a lot of bad lucks as well. To take this win feels like redemption for myself. I have been training hard and trying to improve my riding and this win is definitely the best pay off I could of hoped for,” remarked Anderson.

Bulgaria’s Hlad was able to win the AMA Supermoto. He led the 15 laps en route to his first-ever AMA Supermoto Unlimited victory on American soil. Temecula, California’s Kurt Nicoll playing for the HMC KTM finished only second place while John Lewis, his teammate ranked on third.

Hlad said, "I liked this race. I really did not know what to expect being in America for the first time. so I am happy to have this opportunity and win this race. I am excited for Morongo next weekend and I just want to learn as much as I can and get better as the AMA series comes to an end."

Troy Lee led the Hot Wheels AMA Supermoto Lites main event. Adam Cini of the LA Fuels Husqvarna, Graves Yamaha's Brandon Currie as well as Rodney Taplin, of Austrailia was able to follow Pingree on the opening lap. The motor racers did not have the Dodge dash trim as a part of their vehicles.

"This was one of the best feelings I have ever had. I am from Australia and it's a dream to come to the USA and win an AMA race. I want to thank everyone at Troy Lee Designs Honda for giving me a chance to race. Unfortunately I will not be in Morongo next weekend as I have a race back in Australia,” said Taplin.

 

If there’s a ferocious beast lurking around the streets, it will definitely be the Suzuki GSX-R1000! Super bikes have their own distinct characteristics that makes them differ from one another. When we talk about the Suzuki GSX-R1000, it is apparently a vicious street maniac that will knock you off from where you’re standing because of its radically insane speed and a marvelous power performance on and off the race tracks. Even a Volkswagen A/C condenser won’t stand the power of this untamed beast!

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is best described in silence! Just see for yourself what on earth I’m talking about because actions speak louder than words. Just try to check the Suzuki GSX-R1000 specs and features courtesy of www.suzuki.com:

Specs

• Engine: 999cc,4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC
• Bore Stroke: 73.4 x 59.0mm
• Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Lubrication: Wet Sump
• Ignition: Digital/transistorized
• Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh
• Final Drive: #530 chain
• Overall Length: 2045mm (80.5 in)
• Overall Width: 720mm (28.3 in.)
• Overall Height: 1130mm (44.5 in.)
• Seat Height: 810mm (31.9 in.)
• Ground Clearance: 130mm (5.1 in.)
• Wheelbase: 1415mm (55.7 in.)
• Dry Weight: 172 kg (379 lbs.) CAL 173 kg (381lbs.)
• Suspension Front: Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, high & low speed compression and rebound damping
• Suspension Rear: Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully adjustable spring preload, high & low speed compression and rebound damping
• Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc
• Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
• Tires Front: 120/70-ZR-17
• Tires Rear: 190/50-ZR-17
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 liter (4.6 gal.)
• Color: Blue/White, Black/Gold, White/Silver

Engine Features

• 999cc 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with forged aluminum alloy pistons, chrome-moly shotpeened connecting rods, hollow camshafts, and a secondary balancer shaft for reduced vibration
  
• Compact fuel injection system features the Suzuki Dual Throttle
  
• Valve System (SDTV) with twelve smaller
  
• Idle Speed Control (ISC) system
  
• High volume Suzuki Advanced Exhaust System (SAES)
  
• The mid-pipe includes a Suzuki Exhaust Tuning (SET)
  
• 48mm ventilation holes between cylinders reduce pumping losses
  
• Self adjusting hydraulic clutch
  
• Back-torque limiting clutch allows smooth downshifts, plus a rack and pinion operating system provides a positive clutch feel
  
• S-DMS (Suzuki-Drive Mode Selector) system
  

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Nathan Woods notched the victory WORCS series' last round! He finished at the top with his fourth win of the season at Honolulu MX in Taft, Calif. Woods’ teammate Ricky Dietrich gave an exceptional performance as he stepped on the podium in third place. The race ended in dramatic fashion with an awesome finish as the Monster Kawasaki team safeguarded their victory up to the finish. The first place was secured tightly like how the Dodge grille guard does it right!

“The course for the off-road sections was very hard pack with a lot of square edges and I knew on the first lap many would be cautious so I went for it,” said Woods. “I knew I had to win to make anything happen for the championship, but I couldn't control what was behind me, only in front of me.”

“This year has had its ups and downs but we stuck it out and almost finished on top,” Woods proclaimed. “I fell short at times but came out of each race knowing I did my best.”

His teammate Dietrich ran a steady race and could have been the spoiler in the championship race but he ran short on time in catching the second-place rider.

“I kind of started off a little bit slower, but around the halfway mark, I was starting to pick up the pace and put in some really good lap times. I was really happy with how this race went because I walked away feeling really good. I definitely feel ready to come back out next year and win,” says Dietrich.

Kawasaki Championships

• Pro 2 - Jamie Lanza
  
• 250 B - Jacob Fowler
  
• 250F A - Jamie Lanza
  
• 250F B - Jordan Burns
  
• Mini Open B - Tyler Mannisto
  
• 85 A - Brian Sjogren
  
• Open A - Taylor Roberts
  
• Open B - CJ Hinkle
  
• Girls 12-15 - Nikki Richards
  
• Vet 30+ A - Jeff Brownlee
  
• Vet 30+ B - Shaun Robert
  
• Sportman A - Josh Buell
  
• Sportman C - Matt Winslow
  
• Super Mini A - Brian Sjogren
  
• 65 C - Tyler Hoeft
  

Tyler Bright receives an interview after he raced representing Foremost Insurance/Carolina Xpress/Suzuki during the Toyota AMA Arenacross Series. The racing happened at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y., and he won the first-ever AMA Arenacross class main event.

Bright has proven his worth. Imagine, he became interested in motoring at a very young age. Maybe he also became interested in car parts like Dodge headlight covers but for a 17-year-old with not-so-resounding amateur racing accolades, there are many who see so much potential in this kid.

Here are few of the interviews given to Tyler Bright as I found it on motorsports.com:

Question:
“You pulled off a bit of a Toyota AMA Arenacross Series 'shocker' win this past Saturday in Albany. Talk about that.”

Bright:
"Up to this point my parents, my close friends - everybody I know - was telling me 'You can do it!' Gavin Gracyk, who I train with a lot, was saying the same thing. So at Albany I just put my head down and was able to beat everybody out front. When I was there (leading) I just kept telling myself to breath. Then I went to lap Brock (Sellards) and he wouldn't get out of my way, which was a little intimidating. When I finally won it was the greatest feeling ever. I know I can win now. I've won once, which means I can do it again."

Question:
One key aspect to your victory is your relationship with Jim Neese. How important has Neese been to your motocross career?

Bright:
"Oh man, ever since I was a kid racing the local races I always stood along the fence and watched Jim race. Him and guys like Kevin Walker. I always looked up to Jim knowing he's won and done real well. So when we started to work together he was able to show me where you make up time in arenacross - whoops and corners. And in 10th of seconds. Jim's taught me where to make up time and where to relax. He's definitely been a big part of my success."

Question:
What goals have you set for yourself this season, Tyler?

Bright:
"Well, me and my mechanic, Isaiah Murth, have known each other since we were kids growing up in Lexington (N.C.). We've always had a great bond, which is real important between a racer and his mechanic. We sat down before the season started and he said, 'Dude, if you get a good start, you can win. I'm not lyin', you can win.' So my goal was that I knew I could get in the top five, but to win was going to be crazy - which makes Albany that much more amazing."

Destry Abbott does it again! Monster Energy Kawasaki star driver finished the AMA National Endurocross Series in a dramatic fashion. He went way beyond other contenders as fast as an Acura car with the best Acura valve cover gasket! He earned his best career EnduroCross with his 7th that took place at a fierce race in the Orleans Arena.

“I felt my speed was pretty good and I definitely felt like I had the chance to be in the top five,” said Abbott. “It was a good day overall since making it to the main event is very tough.”

“I had a second-row start and my plan was to take my time and hopefully sneak around the inside but the guys in front of me held the first turn pretty tight,” said Huffman. “In the first rock pile, I saw that some riders had gotten held up so I was going to take my time, but I got taken out myself. It was a little frustrating but that’s how this type of racing goes.”

In 2008, the AMA Maxxis National EnduroCross Series will get bigger to eight rounds with Las Vegas hosting the season opener on July 5.

AMA/Maxxis National EnduroCross
Orleans Arena – Las Vegas, Nev.
November 17, 2007

Main Event Results
1. Taddy Blazvsiak, KTM
2. David Knight, KTM
3. Mike Ahola, Honda
4. Colton Haaker, Montessa
5. Nick Brozovich, Yamaha
6. Geoff Aaron, KTM
7. DESTRY ABBOTT, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
8. DAMON HUFFMAN, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
9. Mike Lafferty, KTM
10. Nathan Kanney, KTM

Expert Final Championship Points
1. David Knight, KTM, 94
2. DAMON HUFFMAN, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI, 68
3. Nick Brozovich, Yamaha, 66
4. Taddy Blazvsiak, KTM, 50
5. Keith Wineland, Montessa, 40
6. Mike Ahola, Honda, 40
7. Mike Lafferty, KTM,
8. Colton Haaker, Montessa
9. David Pearson, KTM
10. Geoff Aaron, KTM
11. RICKY DIETRICH, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
12. DESTRY ABBOTT, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI
17. JAMIE LANZA, MONSTER ENERGY KAWASAKI

Superbikes are absolutely cool and it’s fun to talk about some of these great road monsters for a while, aside from chatting about Mercedes S350 radiator support all the time. Yup, it’s a great delight for those who find cars boring at present. I guess it’s time for me to give you one of the best superbikes from Suzuki! Here’s the 2008 Suzuki SV650SF ABS.

Check out the best it has to offer! Dig in with some of the key details of this great bike courtesy of Suzuki.com.

Engine Features

• Twin spark plug cylinder heads for the finest combustion and lessen emissions.
  
• Compact 645 cc, 90 degree liquid-cooled V-twin, DOHC 8-valve engine
  
• 90 degree V-twin cylinder layout eliminates primary vibration without a counterbalancer, keeping the engine simple and compact
  
• Lightweight chain-driven DOHC, shim-under-bucket valve system with 31 mm intake valves and 25.5 mm exhaust valves
  
• Electronic fuel injection system featuring the Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve System (SDTV)
  
• High capacity liquid-cooling system
  
• Smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission with vertically staggered transmission
  
• Plastic outer clutch cover and engine sprocket
  
• Lightweight 2-into-1 exhaust system

Engine Specs

• Engine: 645 cc, four-stroke, liquid cooled, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves, TSCC
  
• Bore Stroke: 81.0 x 62.6 mm
  
• Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
  
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
  
• Lubrication: Wet Sump
  
• Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
  
• Transmission: 6-speed
  
• Final Drive: #525 chain
  
• Overall Length: 2120 mm (83.5 in.)
  
• Overall Width: 730 mm (28.7 in.)
  
• Overall Height: 1170 mm (46.1 in.)
  
• Seat Height: 800 mm (31.5 in.)
  
• Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in.)
  
• Wheelbase: 1470 mm (57.9 in.)
  
• Dry Weight: 178 kg (391 lbs.)
  
• Suspension Front: Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped, fully adjustable preload
  
• Suspension Rear: Link-type, 7-way adjustable spring preload
  
• Brakes Front: Dual hydraulic disc
  
• Brakes Rear: Single hydraulic disc
  
• Tires Front: 120/60-ZR17
  
• Tires Rear: 160/60-ZR17
  
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17 liter (4.5 gal.) 16 liter (4.2 gal.) CA model