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2012 AMA Motocross Championship
Eli Tomac capped a spectacular day for the GEICO Honda team by leading a 1-2 sweep of the Spring Creek National Saturday in the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.
Tomac finished third in the first moto then won the second to claim the overall victory at Spring Creek Motocross Park. Teammate Justin Barcia finished second in both motos, putting two GEICO Hondas on the podium.
Eli Tomac (GEICO Honda CRF250R Motocross) says: "It's almost as good as it gets. It's cool to see us both up there."
Will Hahn finished sixth overall, while rookie Justin Bogle ended up a strong eighth in his first race back from knee surgery.
Justina Barcia (GEICO Honda CRF250R Motocross) says: "Keeping those GEICO Hondas up front is always a good thing."
They were up front most of the day, in fact. Barcia led most of the first moto before dropping to second behind Blake Baggett late in the 16-lap race. Then, in the second moto, Tomac got the jump on the field and led most of the way. Tomac slipped to second before Baggett went down seven laps into the race and fell back.
Tomac then took command and won the moto by more than 23 seconds to claim his third overall victory of the season with temps in the 90s.
Eli Tomac says: "This was a tough one. It was a good day of motos. The first one where I was third was probably one of the best battles of the year between all of us. We were all right there the whole time. The second moto came around, and I was able to get out front the first lap."
Tomac stayed close for a lap after Baggett took the lead.
Eli Tomac says: "I was trying to put the pressure back on him, and he ended up making a mistake, and I capitalized on that. Then I rode smooth and smart from there."
Tomac's physical fitness was clearly a factor, as he extended his lead in the second moto, even after a long, hot day.
Eli Tomac says: "The humidity was pretty nasty. The first moto was really hot, and we had a really short recovery time in between the two. You had to be ready quick."
Barcia raced hard in both motos, and while he was happy with second, he was a tad frustrated with not winning.
Justin Barcia says: "It was really hot today. The track was really, really tough. I pushed it as hard as I could and ended up with two seconds. It was a good day. I'm happy with it. Obviously, I want to win, and I'm going to go for it every weekend. I'm trying hard, and hopefully it comes soon."
Barcia did make up some ground on Baggett in the points standings, remaining second after seven events. Tomac stays in third place.
Hahn solidified his sixth-place standing in the points with a fifth in Moto 1 and a seventh in Moto 2. The key to both his races were solid starts, as he squirted out near the front of the field in both motos.
Wil Hahn (GEICO Honda CRF250R Motocross) says: "Two good starts. The first moto was good. I rode like crap in the beginning, but I came through and got fifth, which I'm happy with. That's where I want to be."
Hahn was happy with his riding in the second moto, and he fought hard for a seventh.
Wil Hahn says: "But still sixth overall, sixth in points, and moving forward to the next round."
Bogle, too, was looking forward after his second start of the season and first since the opening round. He said his repaired knee felt good but wanted to improve his stamina in the next race.
Justin Bogle (GEICO Honda CRF250 Motocross) says: "It was good. The day didn't go how I pictured it going, but we'll get there. I had to get my feet wet, and next weekend should be better. I'll go put some work in this week back home, and hopefully turn it around."  |
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2012 Star Wallpaper
The ultimate muscle bike is without a doubt Star's VMAX. The machine's 1679cc, 65-degree V4 pumps out an incredible 174 horsepower, allowing the VMAX to rule the class of "power cruisers."
For 2012, the VMAX remains relatively unchanged since the machine's major redesign in 2009; the updates on the 2012 model are side-covers that match the signature intake cover, and gray stitching on the seat cover.
The VMAX rolls on a lightweight aluminum chassis, keeping the lbs to 683. It also features a big, 52mm fork, dual 320mm discs up front, ABS and a massive 200mm rear tire rolling on an 18-inch rim.
Attached above is wallpaper of the 2012 Star VMAX, which is only available in Matte Black; for a preview, click here.
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2012 AMA Pro Road Racing
Spoiler Alert: 2012 AMA Pro Road Racing results from Mid-Ohio listed below
Two-time AMA Pro National Guard SuperBike Champ Josh Hayes accomplished the goal he set for himself a year ago by claiming his 10th victory of the 2012 season on Sunday at Mid-Ohio, but it was far from the romp that many expected.
Hayes fell well short of the feat in 2011, taking just three wins en route to his second consecutive title. The Monster Energy Graves Yamaha ace has been in peak form in '12, however, notching up ten wins already with several races remaining, but he was pushed to the brink to double at the Buckeye SuperBike Weekend presented by Dunlop Tire by the resurgent Roger Hayden on the National Guard Jordan Suzuki GSX-R1000.
Hayes found himself embroiled in an early dogfight with Hayden and Yamaha teammate Josh Herrin, who actually led in the race's early stages. The trio became a duo on lap 7 of 21 when Herrin ran wide on the brakes at the end of the back straight. Once he lost the rear wheel of Hayes to measure off of, Herrin had no chance to run the lead pace and quickly drifted back into the clutches of a charging Blake Young.
The battle for third didn't rage long though -- Young crashed out of the fight on lap 9, losing the front of his Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 in the keyhole as his faltering title campaign suffered a huge hit.
The scrap at the front remained heated until the end, however. The Kentuckian spent the majority of the race tucked a tenth or two behind the champion, but also took control of the race for a couple of brief moments.
Hayden swung by on lap 16 before Hayes powered by on the straight and then made what he hoped to be a decisive assault on the race's final lap, diving by deep on the brakes at the end of the back straight.
Hayden miraculously held his line relatively tight considering his rapid approach but Hayes still had a counterpunch to deliver, slotting his Yamaha YZF-R1 right back in front into the following corner.
At that point, Hayes successfully defended the position and claimed his seventh consecutive victory, equaling the single-season consecutive win record, previously accomplished by both Ben Spies and Mat Mladin.
Hayden was just 0.224 seconds back in second, his most impressive National Guard SuperBike ride to date.
The win was Hayes' 27th SuperBike triumph, just one behind Spies for third all-time.
"I was pretty sure (Hayden) would try on the last lap at the end of the back straight. I was pretty slow in the middle of the Keyhole to make sure I didn't spin up and make a mistake on the exit. I felt like I got out of there pretty good, but probably because I was slow in the middle, it allowed him to do the same thing behind me. When he came by he was moving pretty quick; I was actually surprised he got it stopped as well as he did. Whenever I came back up the other side of him I didn't know if I was going to be able to get him. I wasn't trying to bump him but I was trying to crowd him a little bit. All I needed was an instant for him to get off the throttle to get in there. It worked out and at that point it was just ride around the inside line of the racetrack to the finish line.
"I'm really glad I was able to pull it off. It's fun. It was exciting racing and I'm glad to come out on top of one of those."
Speaking on his ten 2012 victories, Hayes said, "No SuperBike win is easy and to get ten at this point of the season is huge. I'm glad I could win one by less than a second whenever it came down to the barnburner at the end; I'm really excited about that. I'm greedy -- I want them all. (Wife) Melissa (Paris) keeps telling me now I need to win seven more to make up for last year. I think that's a bit to ask for but I'm sure going to try."
Hayden, who actually set the fastest lap of the weekend with a 1:25.278 during the race, said, "It was a good race for me. I got a really good start. This morning we put a heat cycle in the tire which really helped me. It allowed it to come in early so I could go with these two guys. I felt pretty good in the beginning and then Josh Herrin made a mistake and I got by, and I thought, this is my chance to run with Josh. I just put my head down and put it all out there. Once I got to the back of him I felt pretty comfortable. I was counting down the laps because I was pretty sure if I passed him I wouldn't be able to hold him off. I really wanted to pass him coming out of Turn 1 because that's my best place on the track but I went through the Keyhole really good and got a good drive. It wasn't like 'win or crash' but I was going to go past him and just pray that I got it stopped. I didn't and I wasn't going to force it by him and knock us both down or anything crazy like that.
"I'm definitely happy. Both Joshes have kicked our butts pretty bad the last couple races, so I think it's good for me and good for the team. We have to build on this and not make it a one time thing."
Herrin cruised to a lonely third, finishing 13.674 seconds off the win. He said, "It's nice to get up here after yesterday's fall. It's been a really steep climb since I started at the beginning of the year. I've made really hard charges to get better on this bike. I've gotten to the point where I can do the times Josh is doing but I just can't do them consistent the entire race. It's just going to take more hard work. Every time I get on the track I'm learning."
Attack Performance Kawasaki's Steve Rapp equaled yesterday's effort with another fine fourth-place run.
Team Amsoil/Hero EBR's Geoff May rounded out the top five, taking advantage of a technical issue for Jordan Suzuki's Ben Bostrom, who earlier battled for position with Rapp before falling off the chase.
Local hero Larry Pegram won a tight fight for sixth, putting his Foremost Insurance Pegram Racing BMW S1000RR just in front of Danny Eslick's Team Hero EBR 1190RS and Taylor Knapp's Riders Discount Vesrah Suzuki GSX-R1000.
Yoshimura Suzuki's Chris Clark came home in ninth with M4 Broaster Chicken Suzuki's Chris Ulrich rounding out the top ten.
Hayes now leads by a mammoth 67 points over Young, 383-316.
AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike
Cameron Beaubier of the Y.ES./Graves/Yamaha team won the Sunday AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Beaubier took his third win of the year by outlasting the early drama, then dropping the hammer in the last few laps to win by 0.779 of a second over yesterday's winner, Dane Westby of M4 Broaster Chicken Suzuki, and the resurgent Bobby Fong of the Meen Motorsports team.
Beaubier kept rising to the lead in the multi-rider pack that included Westby, Fong, Martin Cardenas of GEICO Suzuki, Jake Zemke (Ducshop Ducati), Tommy Hayden (Y.E.S. /Graves /Yamaha) and Jason DiSalvo (Latus Motors Racing Triumph).
"My team gave me an awesome bike and I'm doing everything I can after my injury to get into shape and win some races," said Beaubier, who was injured in an off-track scooter accident but quickly regained his form despite plenty of surgical metal still in his knee. Cam has won three of the last four AMA Pro GoPro Daytona SportBike races.
Westby couldn't mount a stronger challenge to Beaubier when he developed a little chatter at the end of the race, plus had his ands full with Fong. "It was a hot one out there. That's the way the cards fell," said Westby, who is now in second place in class points after some strong runs.
"It is not first place, but it's our first time on the podium this year," said Fong.
Cardenas lost the lead pack on lap 14 when the pace dropped into the 1:28s. The current Daytona SportBike points leader couldn't quite match the pace and was relegated to fourth. He and fifth place Tommy Hayden were well clear of the rest of the field, though.
Cory West (Riders Discount Vesrah Suzuki) and Huntley Nash (LTD Racing) topped a competitive battle for the next positions. West took sixth and Nash equaled his career-best Daytona SportBike finish with seventh.
Zemke and DiSalvo both had machine issues in the race.
AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport
Dustin Dominguez swept the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport class at Mid-Ohio, winning Sunday's race, before effectively winning Sunday's race twice. After a bad start, Dominguez on the Latus Motors Racing Triumph Daytona 675 ran through the top ten and moved into the lead, only to have the race red-flagged on lap 6.
After another rough start following the clean up, Dominguez ran through the field yet again. When he passed James RIspoli (Orient Express Celtic Racing) for the lead, it seemed as if Dominguez would pull away. Rispoli was able to hang tight, though, along with Hayden Gillim (RoadRace Factory/Red Bull). As the last lap began, less than half a second covered the top three.
Dominguez was able to put together a very clean final lap and Rispoli couldn't mount a passing move for the lead on the final time around the circuit. The Oklahoman held on for the win by 0.486.
"The last couple of laps I had a strategy, I wasn't going to show all my cards until the last lap and it worked," said Dominguez, who was the class of the field this weekend.
"It was a blast and I was pushing with everything I had but Dustin was riding great," said Rispoli. "I wish we could have ridden another five laps. It was fun. Dustin just shattered my plans with that last lap."
With his double, Dominguez moved into a tie with Jake Lewis (Riders Discount Vesrah Suzuki) in the AMA Pro Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport East division points.
Gillim was third in the race and had a great view of the action. He was just off the win in a strong race for the Kentuckian.
Stefano Mesa (Kneedraggers.com Yamaha) held off Elena Myers (Suzuki SportbikeTrackgear.com) for fourth place as Mesa earned another quality finish. Myers ran especially strong after the red flag.
Local rider Ryan Kerr (RFC) barely held off Travis Wyman (Harv's H-D) for sixth place. East points co-leader Lewis had an off weekend and was eighth on Sunday.
AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series
Bartel's Harley-Davidson's Tyler O'Hara got his revenge following two straight victories on the part of title rival Kyle Wyman with a hard-earned win in Sunday's AMA Pro Vance & Hines XR1200 Series 11-lapper at Mid-Ohio.
The race took shape in the usual XR1200 fashion, with O'Hara, KLR Group/Vesrah Racing's Wyman, and MOB Racing's Michael Barnes all mixing it up in the lead group, each man taking their turn at the front as they jockeyed for the checkered flag.
While Wyman led early, polesitter Barnes actually looked to be O'Hara's biggest worry throughout the bulk of the race. However, Wyman made a Turn 1 dive under Barnes on the contest's final lap and set off after O'Hara but the title leader proved too strong on the brakes to overcome.
Wyman took second just 0.135 seconds back while Barnes accepted a very close third, 0.352 seconds removed from the win.
Race winner O'Hara said, "These last couple weekends, I've kind of had to play it perfect but I haven't gotten the result. This weekend we came out and we were a little off at the beginning but made a huge turnaround with the bike setup and made a bunch of changes. We just made it to where I could feel comfortable and run with these boys. They had a blistering pace yesterday and the main goal was to get a front row start and be there at the end of the race.
"Kyle was out front and got a great start and I kind of reeled him in and got by him. Barney was all over me the whole race. Both of these guys were riding awesome. Hats off to them. I definitely had to earn it today. "
Wyman's brother, Travis, piloted the Harv's Harley-Davidson to a lonely fourth after threatening to cling onto the lead group in the race's early stages.
XP Motorsports' Michael Corbino won out in a scrap to claim the final spot in the top five.
The top ten in the points chase now set their sights on the XR Showdown -- the $60,000 chase that kicks off at the class' next event in Indianapolis.
Next Event
The AMA Pro Road Racing series will join the superstars of the MotoGP World Championship for the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on July 27-29 in Monterey, California. |
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2012 Ride for Kids
What do motorcyclists in Illinois, New York and Minnesota have in common? They all joined Ride for Kids events to show their support for children with brain tumors Sunday, July 15.
The three rides raised over $337,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF).
Ride gives "life and hope" in Chicagoland
Now in its 24th year, the Chicagoland Ride for Kids continues to be one of the PBTF's largest events. This year 1,400 participants raised $197,191 in support of young people like Mady, Teagan, Katrina, Rosie, Lilly, Casey, Stephanie, Melanie, Kaitlyn, Corey, and Carra.
Many of these "stars" led the riders on a route that went through rural northwest suburbs and criss-crossed the Fox River. Back at the college, the kids expressed their gratitude.
"Thank you for opening your heart and coming here today," said 7-year-old Katrina. "Ride for Kids means life and hope," added Casey, 22.
Dr. Jason Fangusaro of Children's Memorial Hospital agreed, saying, "Over 3,500 families are diagnosed each year with a journey full of fear, but you give them hope."
The top fundraisers were:
- Individuals: John, Julie & Johnny Runzel, $34,160
- Motorcycle club/chapter: Wings Over the Prairie, $45,480
- Motorcycle business: Nielsen Enterprises, $78,079
- Special organization: In Memory of Dick Scaldone, $7,715
- Drawing prizes went to Stacia Skinner (Honda motorcycle); Errol Westergaard (Dunlop tire); John Runzel (AGV helmet); Bob Lombard (Tourmaster luggage); and Ben Brown (Cardo Scala Rider).
The Chicagoland Ride for Kids requires a tremendous amount of planning and teamwork. Many thanks to this year's volunteer leaders, Carol Sevrey, Julie Runzel, Terry Devoy, Bob Wagner, and Rick Montgomery.
It's all about the stars in upstate New York
Skies were cloudy but spirits were bright at the PBTF's 15th Utica Ride for Kids® yesterday. The event attracted over 400 people and raised $92,315.
As the ride left the volunteer fire department in Deerfield, it was led by several young brain tumor survivors, including Ryan, C.J., Cassandra, Mackenzie, Vinny, Hunter, Cassie, and Josh.
Winding roads took the riders into Adirondack Mountain State Park and past scenic lakes on the way to Old Forge Pavilion in the Town of Webb.
After lunch the crowd heard from the children, as well as a pediatric oncology nurse from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Melissa Barringer said that her patients have affected her in a personal way.
"I named my son after one of the stars who passed away in our hospital," she said. "These kids are like my own family."
The leading fundraisers were:
- Individual: Charlie Portis, $10,418
- Motorcycle club/chapter: GWRRA NY-N, $10,361
- Motorcycle business: Sportline Power Products, $13,027
- Special organization: In Memory of Brian Brosmer, $6,815
- Congratulations to the event's drawing prize winners: Clifford Bonesteel (Honda motorcycle); Jeff Semran (Dunlop tire); Brett Catlin (AGV helmet); Doreen Lewis (Tourmaster luggage); and Donna Granger (Cardo Scala Rider).
Utica's task force was led for the first time this year by Jason and Melanie Passolt, with assistance from Lesley Grogan and many other dedicated volunteers.
Minnesota makes a difference for 20 years
Minnesota motorcyclists have been supporting Ride for Kids® for 20 years, and they celebrated this milestone yesterday by raising $47,496 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.
They did it for brain tumor survivors like Domenick, Jewell, Josh, and Catrina, who joined them at Century College in White Bear Lake for the 50-mile lakeside ride.
Later the crowd of 200 heard from these stars, some of their parents, and Dr. Anne Bendel of the Children's Hospital Clinics in Minneapolis.
"It's important for families to know they are not alone," said Dr. Bendel. "They have all of you supporting them next door and throughout the community."
The event's top fundraisers were:
- Individuals: Andrea St. George & Sam MacKenzie, $5,646
- Motorcycle club/chapter: CMA Crosswinds #671, $6,314.09
- Motorcycle business: Moon Motorsports, $9,685
- Special organization: Jimmy's Food and Drink, $4,205
- Minnesota's drawing prize winners were: Gail Goettl (Honda motorcycle); Sarah Bergman (Dunlop tire); Jodie Prax (AGV helmet); Jesse Holt (Tourmaster luggage); and George Naim (Cardo Scala Rider).
The Minnesota Ride for Kids is a labor of love for the volunteers who organize it. This year's team leaders were Sam MacKenzie, Andrea St. George, Joe and Linda Cartier, and Denis and Elaine Hosnich.
About the PBTF Ride for Kids
Ride for Kids supports the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) by funding medical research and family support programs. We thank our presenting sponsor, Honda Riders Club of America, and our national insurance sponsor, GEICO. The next Ride for Kids event is Sunday, July 22 in Marysville, Ohio. Learn more at rideforkids.org or call 800-253-6530. |
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Dunlop Roadsmart II Sport Touring Motorcycle Tire Test
With the advent of the sport-touring category of motorcycles, and sportbike manufacturers upping the horsepower ante with each new model, owners have become more demanding of their tires.
Mike Manning, Dunlop's Marketing Manager, told us that "sport-touring tires are the most challenging to develop, simply because they're required to last well, but riders aren't prepared to give up any grip either."
Faced with this challenge, Dunlop has launched its next-generation Roadsmart II sport-touring tire that provides dramatically more grip, longer mileage, and greatly improved wet-weather performance.
We tested the new Roadsmart IIs on an eclectic variety of sporting motorcycles in quick succession, from the sporty Suzuki GSX-R750 and Yamaha FZ8, through to the relatively hefty BMW K 1600 GTL and Kawasaki Concours. Despite the huge differences in weight and power, impressively, the Dunlops maintained the same feel from machine to machine.
On fast roads that I know well, the grip and linear handling of the tires proved to be exceptional. Dunlop Flex-Steel/Jointless-Belt construction maintains the Roadsmart II's hoop strength so they don't squirm, yet also keeps the sidewalls flexible enough to allow the suspension to work properly.
Through one particularly fast turn, I hit an unexpected bump that banged the left side down hard enough to unsettle the chassis. I was thrown off line and the front had every reason to let go, but it held firm and I was able to bring the bike back.
The Roadsmart IIs have a slightly thicker carcass than Dunlop's brilliant Q2s (winner of our track comparison last year), so the heavier tire weight means that bumps are a bit more noticeable on the lighter sportbikes, though less so on the weightier machines. Dropping the pressures down to 34 psi front, 36 rear on the Suzuki GSX-Rs solved the problem.
The unprecedented grip and linear feel from the Roadsmart II is thanks to a combination of Dunlop's Intuitive Response Profile (IRP), new silica rubber compounds, and their Multi-Tread technology. The IRP enables the tread footprint to grow as lean angle increases, yet it stays consistent, so the excellent turning ability and feel of the tires is not compromised.
The rear tire incorporates Dunlop's Multi-Tread technology, with softer rubber compound on the shoulders for extra grip.
Although the signature cosecant-curve tread pattern is still there on Roadsmart IIs, the number, depth, and placement of the rain channels have changed, increasing tire life and improving water dispersion. Because the grooves do not cross the centerline on the rear tire, stiffness is increased and this contributes to the extra mileage. Grip in the wet is claimed to have dramatically improved, with lean angle capability going from a creditable 37 degrees to an amazing 43 degrees.
Dunlop's Roadsmart IIs are a significant improvement in grip and handling; the fact that they work so seamlessly and on such a wide variety of machines is impressive indeed. It seems that Dunlop has now given hard-riding sport riders that elusive combination of superb grip and feel, without sacrificing sensible tire life. |
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2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650
Since its debut in 2006, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 has provided a practical sportbike platform, offering comfort, aggressive styling, a responsive perimeter-style frame and a bulletproof parallel twin.
An immediate favorite of newbies to the sportbike scene, the mid-weight ninja was lacking some newbie-friendly tech features, though, such as ABS. But Kawasaki has changed this for the 2013 Ninja 650, offering the bike with optional ABS for $8,099 for a mere $500 over the MSRP of the standard Ninja 650.
The character of the 2013 Ninja 650 begins with the compact, liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin with Digital Fuel Injection, which features 38mm throttle bodies with sub-throttles for "precise fueling and optimum response."
The twin features much technology, arriving with dual-overhead cams that act on eight lightweight valves, lightweight pistons, and a 180-degree crank assembly. The engine, which is hooked to six-speed transmission, produces optimal low- and mid-range torque, all while getting a distance-friendly 50 mpg.
The narrow engine is contained within a twin-pipe perimeter frame that offers "balanced rigidity, and a narrow-waisted design for a comfortable reach to the ground," the Ninja 650 offering a friendly 31.7-inch seat height. The slim frame utilizes a swingarm with forged axle holders, allowing the rear wheel to arc through its suspension travel, providing further aesthetics.
Up front, the Ninja 650 features a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork that offers 4.9 inches of suspension travel, with a single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload offering 5.1 inches of travel out back. The bike rolls on six-spoke, lightweight aluminum wheels wrapped in Dunlop's Roadsmart II tires, helping to achieve the "sporty-yet-comfortable" ethos that please the Ninja 650 fan.
And all points where the rider meets the motorcycle - the handlebar, saddle and footpets - are rubber mounted for vibration control, adding additional comfort. The Ninja 650 also features upright ergonomics, and an instrument panel that features an analog tachometer situated above an LCD info-center that displays speed, fuel consumption, remaining range, trip meters, etc., plus a swath of info-lights to the right.
And along with the performance and comfort of the Ninja 650 arrives sportbike styling. Kawasaki borrowed many styling techniques from the Ninja's siblings, such as the sharp and defined lines of the ZX-10R. Kawasaki says the body parts add to its aerodynamic tendencies, while an adjustable, 3-position windscreen allows riders to tailor the cockpit's still-air cocoon for maximum riding comfort. Engine heat is routed rearward, further adding to the comfort level.
Performance, comfort, and aggressive bodywork all define the Ninja 650. But for 2013, additional safety is added to this mix with the optional ABS.
Following are the highlights, specs, color options and MSRP for the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (ABS).
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (ABS) Features:
New for 2013: Optional ABS Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes offer excellent performance and enhanced confidence in adverse conditions
- Compact, lightweight ABS unit is highly effective without weighing the bike down
- Dual 300mm front petal-shaped disc brakes with twin-piston calipers and a single 220mm rear petal-shaped disc deliver plenty of braking power
- Front brake master cylinder features a 14mm piston for smooth actuation
Smooth, Torquey, Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine
- Liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve fuel-injected twin cylinder engine delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low- to medium-rpm range
- Strong mid-range power produces exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance, to help make even commuter traffic more enjoyable
- A 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft minimizes vibration and pulls double-duty as the water pump drive
- Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the underside of the pistons to aid cooling
- Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
- High-capacity radiator for optimum cooling efficiency
- Engine coolant travels directly to the engine cases, then follows internal passages to the cylinder and head for minimum external plumbing and a simplified cooling system
Digital Fuel Injection
- Digital Fuel Injection (DFI) settings boost the engine's bottom-end power while still letting it rev freely
- Sub-throttle valve equipped 38mm Keihin throttle bodies offer optimum performance and rideability
- Located behind the main throttle valves, the sub-throttles are controlled by the DFI system's ECU for precise response
- Auto fast-idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure that the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
- Lightweight fuel pump is mounted inside the fuel tank
Compact Engine Design
- Powerful twin-cylinder engine is the most compact in its category, which helps reduce the dimensions of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim twin-pipe perimeter frame
- Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine dimensionally short front-to-back
- Transmission input shaft, output shaft and gear-change drum are contained in a cassette-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance
- Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height
- Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim
- Low Emissions
- Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass stringent Euro III emissions regulations
- 300-cell catalyzer is compact and light
Vibration Control
- Rubber-mounted seat, handlebar and footpegs (rider's and passenger's) keep vibration low and comfort as high as possible
- A 180-degree crankshaft-driven balancer shaft minimizes vibration and pulls double-duty as the water pump drive
Rigid Twin-pipe Perimeter Frame
- Slim, low, lightweight, rigid and compact frame design is narrow at the knees and footpegs for optimum rider comfort and control
- The strong steel perimeter frame wraps around the engine for optimum rigidity, rivaling that of all-aluminum designs
- Optimal frame rigidity is achieved through extensive computer analysis, which translates to superb handling
- The frame and swingarm designs flow together aesthetically, and work with the suspension components to offer maximum wheel control
- Short front-to-back engine dimensions allow for a longer swingarm and a shorter wheelbase, which contributes to the Ninja 650's light and nimble handling
- Under-engine muffler placement aids mass centralization and yields a low center of gravity
- Clean frame joint welds highlight the bike's overall quality and attention to detail
Stylish Twin-pipe Swingarm
- Swingarm is tuned to complement the frame's flex and rigidity characteristics
- Swingarm's upper right tube has a D-shaped cross section for strength and light weight
- Swingarm shape and design contributes to the Ninja 650's high-quality appearance
Suspension
- Settings on the 41mm conventional fork and preload-adjustable laydown shock offer optimum ride comfort without sacrificing wheel control during sport riding
- Fork lowers wrap-around the axle shaft adding to the bike's high-quality image
Comfortable, Confidence-inspiring Ergonomics
- A wide handlebar, two-piece seat and optimal footpeg placement result in a comfortable and natural seating position which suits a wide range of riders
- Backbone-type subframe offers a low seat height and a narrow footpeg placement for precise feel and excellent comfort, the narrowness also makes it easier for riders to reach to the ground
- The offset single-shock rear suspension layout along with a smaller battery also contribute to the low seat height
- This low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped - a bonus for newer riders
Sleek, Supersport-inspired Bodywork
- A dual headlight design within the fairing's angular upper section features multi-reflector bulb hoods and twin position lights - like its Ninja supersport brethren
- A 3-way adjustable windscreen deflects air away from the rider, creating a still-air envelope and reducing wind buffeting at higher speeds
- Large capacity fuel tank meshes perfectly with the radically shaped fairing
- Distinctive Ninja supersport design elements enhance the Ninja 650's sporty image and compact appearance
- Integrated front turn signals feature clear lenses and amber bulbs
- A sleek tail cowl featuring a thin LED taillight accentuates the bodywork's radical appearance
- Inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the tail cowl clean
- Turn signals also function as flashing hazard lights
- A front fender minimizes water splash, while its shape matches the Ninja 650's bodywork styling
- Supersport-type mirrors - like those on Kawasaki's ZX-10R and 6R - accentuate the bike's aggressive styling
6-Spoke Aluminum Wheels
- Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike's lightweight look and reduce unsprung weight for superb suspension action
Instruments/Controls
- Multi-function instrumentation includes a fuel gauge, digital speedometer, clock, odometer, dual trip meters, economical riding (ECO) indicator, and an analog tachometer above the LCD info-pod
- Clock and trip meter can be viewed simultaneously
- Easy-to-read LCD screen offers riders quick, at-a-glance information on a variety of systems
- Ignition switch is located at the top of the tank assembly, which gives a clearer view to the Ninja 650's instruments
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Specs:
- Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve, parallel twin
- Displacement: 649cc
- Bore x stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
- Compression ratio: 10.8:1
- Cooling: Liquid
- Fuel injection: Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies
- Ignition: TCBI with electronic advance
- Transmission: Six-speed
- Final drive: O-ring chain
- Frame: Twin-pipe perimeter design, high-tensile steel
- Rake / trail: 25 degrees / 4.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 55.5 in.
- Front suspension / wheel travel: 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.9 in.
- Rear suspension / wheel travel: Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 5.1 in.
- Front tire: Dunlop Roadsmart II 120/70x17
- Rear tire: Dunlop Roadsmart II 160/60x17
- Front brake: ABS with dual 300mm petal discs and two-piston calipers
- Rear brake: ABS with single 220mm petal disc and single piston caliper
- Overall length: 83.1 in.
- Overall width: 30.3 in.
- Overall height: 46.5 in.
- Seat height: 31.7 in.
- Curb weight: 465.3 lbs.
- Fuel capacity: 4.2 gal.
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Color Options/MSRP:
- Pearl Stardust White / $7,599 ($8,099 ABS)
- Candy Thunder Blue / $7,599 ($8,099 ABS)
- Metallic Flat Spark Black / $7,599 ($8,099 ABS)
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2012 Moto3 Championship
Spoiler Alert: 2012 Moto3 Championship results from Mugello, Italy, listed below
At this weekend's Gran Premio d'Italia TIM at Mugello it was Blusens Avintia's Maverick Viñales who recorded a narrow victory in the Moto3 race ahead of local favourite Romano Fenati and Sandro Cortese.
There was drama early on as Racing Team Germany's Louis Rossi crashed out on lap two, almost taking out Red Bull KTM Ajo's Danny Kent. Team Italia FMI's Fenati started to charge up the field three laps in, taking the lead in front of Red Bull KTM's Sandro Cortese. While the racing was keeping the crowd entertained, further down the group Mapfre Aspar Team Moto3's Alberto Moncayo and RW Racing GP's Luis Salom crashed out of the race, putting an end to their charge.
Shortly after, Cortese's teammate Arthur Sissis retired from the race with a mechanical issue, while on the same lap, Estrella Galicia 0,0's Miguel Oliveira suffered a crash as he was chasing the leading group. IodaRacing Project's Jonas Folger suffered further misery to his season, as he had to pit with a bike problem on lap 13. Two laps later, Moto FGR's Jasper Iwema pulled into the pits with a mechanical issue, ending his race prematurely.
A group of seven riders had formed at the front with nine laps remaining, with all riders switching positions frequently as the win and final podium positions were being hotly contested. A lap later Viñales made his way into the lead and tried to pull out a gap to the front, with Cortese and Oliveira's teammate Alex Rins doing their best to stick with him. Fenati however put the hammer down and joined Viñales and Cortese at the front, as a battle for the top three spots ensued. The trio stuck together and were nearly wheel-to-wheel heading into the last lap with Fenati in the lead, yet it was Viñales who led as they entered the final home straight.
In the end it was the Spaniard who won the drag to the line to take the chequered flag by a mere two hundredths of a second, with Fenati and Cortese completing the podium. Cortese still retains the championship lead, although Viñales has now cut it to nine points. The winning trio were followed by San Carlo Gresini Moto3's Niccolò Antonelli, Danny Kent, JHK Laglisse's Efrén Vázquez, Alex Rins, Redox-Ongetta-Centro Seta's Jakub Kornfeil, AirAsia-SIC-Ajo's Khairuddin and Mapfre's Héctor Faubel.
2012 Mugello Moto3 Results:
| Pos. | Points | Num. | Rider | Nation | Team | Bike | Km/h | Time/Gap |
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| 1. | 25 | 25 | Maverick VIÑALES | SPA | Blusens Avintia | FTR Honda | 157.5 | 39'57.374 |
| 2. | 20 | 5 | Romano FENATI | ITA | Team Italia FMI | FTR Honda | 157.5 | +0.020 |
| 3. | 16 | 11 | Sandro CORTESE | GER | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 157.5 | +0.071 |
| 4. | 13 | 27 | Niccolò ANTONELLI | ITA | San Carlo Gresini Moto3 | FTR Honda | 157.1 | +5.788 |
| 5. | 11 | 52 | Danny KENT | GBR | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 157.1 | +5.836 |
| 6. | 10 | 7 | Efren VAZQUEZ | SPA | JHK Laglisse | FTR Honda | 157.1 | +5.860 |
| 7. | 9 | 42 | Alex RINS | SPA | Estrella Galicia 0,0 | Suter Honda | 157.1 | +5.906 |
| 8. | 8 | 84 | Jakub KORNFEIL | CZE | Redox-Ongetta-Centro Seta | FTR Honda | 156.3 | +18.195 |
| 9. | 7 | 63 | Zulfahmi KHAIRUDDIN | MAL | AirAsia-Sic-Ajo | KTM | 156.3 | +19.232 |
| 10. | 6 | 55 | Hector FAUBEL | SPA | Mapfre Aspar Team Moto3 | Kalex KTM | 156.3 | +19.308 |
| 11. | 5 | 31 | Niklas AJO | FIN | TT Motion Events Racing | KTM | 155.2 | +35.855 |
| 12. | 4 | 10 | Alexis MASBOU | FRA | Caretta Technology | Honda | 155.2 | +35.872 |
| 13. | 3 | 26 | Adrian MARTIN | SPA | JHK Laglisse | FTR Honda | 155.2 | +36.175 |
| 14. | 2 | 74 | Kevin CALIA | ITA | Elle 2 Ciatti | Honda | 155.2 | +36.195 |
| 15. | 1 | 71 | Michael Ruben RINALDI | ITA | Racing Team Gabrielli | Honda | 155.2 | +36.270 |
| 16. | | 19 | Alessandro TONUCCI | ITA | Team Italia FMI | FTR Honda | 155.2 | +36.285 |
| 17. | | 89 | Alan TECHER | FRA | Technomag-CIP-TSR | TSR Honda | 155.2 | +36.446 |
| 18. | | 9 | Toni FINSTERBUSCH | GER | Cresto Guide MZ Racing | Honda | 155.2 | +36.651 |
| 19. | | 32 | Isaac VIÑALES | SPA | Ongetta-Centro Seta | FTR Honda | 154.2 | +51.252 |
| 20. | | 99 | Danny WEBB | GBR | Mahindra Racing | Mahindra | 153.9 | +57.030 |
| 21. | | 8 | Jack MILLER | AUS | Caretta Technology | Honda | 153.9 | +57.136 |
| 22. | | 15 | Simone GROTZKYJ | ITA | Ambrogio Next Racing | Suter Honda | 153.9 | +57.148 |
| 23. | | 30 | Giulian PEDONE | SWI | Ambrogio Next Racing | Suter Honda | 153.9 | +57.151 |
| 24. | | 41 | Brad BINDER | RSA | RW Racing GP | Kalex KTM | 153.2 | +1'07.228 |
| 25. | | 51 | Kenta FUJII | JPN | Technomag-CIP-TSR | TSR Honda | 152.2 | +1'23.679 |
| 26. | | 21 | Ivan MORENO | SPA | Andalucia JHK Laglisse | FTR Honda | 151.7 | +1'31.341 |
| 27. | | 3 | Luigi MORCIANO | ITA | Ioda Team Italia | Ioda | 150.3 | +1'55.845 |
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| | 44 | Miguel OLIVEIRA | POR | Estrella Galicia 0,0 | Suter Honda | 148.8 | 8 Laps |
| | 53 | Jasper IWEMA | NED | Moto FGR | FGR Honda | 152.9 | 12 Laps |
| | 94 | Jonas FOLGER | GER | IodaRacing Project | Ioda | 152.0 | 14 Laps |
| | 61 | Arthur SISSIS | AUS | Red Bull KTM Ajo | KTM | 154.2 | 16 Laps |
| | 23 | Alberto MONCAYO | SPA | Mapfre Aspar Team Moto3 | Kalex KTM | 153.4 | 17 Laps |
| | 39 | Luis SALOM | SPA | RW Racing GP | Kalex KTM | 153.3 | 17 Laps |
| | 96 | Louis ROSSI | FRA | Racing Team Germany | FTR Honda | 146.7 | 19 Laps |
| | 20 | Riccardo MORETTI | ITA | Mahindra Racing | Mahindra | | 0 Lap |
2012 Moto3 Championship Point Standings (after nine of 18 rounds):
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Nation | Points |
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| 1. | Sandro CORTESE | KTM | GER | 164 |
| 2. | Maverick VIÑALES | FTR Honda | SPA | 155 |
| 3. | Luis SALOM | Kalex KTM | SPA | 104 |
| 4. | Romano FENATI | FTR Honda | ITA | 85 |
| 5. | Alexis MASBOU | Honda | FRA | 75 |
| 6. | Zulfahmi KHAIRUDDIN | KTM | MAL | 66 |
| 7. | Alex RINS | Suter Honda | SPA | 63 |
| 8. | Louis ROSSI | FTR Honda | FRA | 56 |
| 9. | Niccolò ANTONELLI | FTR Honda | ITA | 55 |
| 10. | Danny KENT | KTM | GBR | 53 |
| 11. | Efren VAZQUEZ | FTR Honda | SPA | 50 |
| 12. | Hector FAUBEL | Kalex KTM | SPA | 44 |
| 13. | Miguel OLIVEIRA | Suter Honda | POR | 39 |
| 14. | Arthur SISSIS | KTM | AUS | 38 |
| 15. | Alberto MONCAYO | Kalex KTM | SPA | 36 |
| 16. | Jakub KORNFEIL | FTR Honda | CZE | 34 |
| 17. | Alan TECHER | TSR Honda | FRA | 21 |
| 18. | Niklas AJO | KTM | FIN | 21 |
| 19. | Alex MARQUEZ | Suter Honda | SPA | 15 |
| 20. | Jack MILLER | Honda | AUS | 14 |
| 21. | Ivan MORENO | FTR Honda | SPA | 10 |
| 22. | Jasper IWEMA | FGR Honda | NED | 9 |
| 23. | Luca GRUENWALD | Honda | GER | 8 |
| 24. | Giulian PEDONE | Suter Honda | SWI | 7 |
| 25. | Toni FINSTERBUSCH | Honda | GER | 7 |
| 26. | Alessandro TONUCCI | FTR Honda | ITA | 7 |
| 27. | Jonas FOLGER | Ioda | GER | 5 |
| 28. | Brad BINDER | Kalex KTM | RSA | 5 |
| 29. | Marcel SCHROTTER | Mahindra | GER | 4 |
| 30. | Adrian MARTIN | FTR Honda | SPA | 3 |
| 31. | Kevin HANUS | Honda | GER | 3 |
| 32. | Kevin CALIA | Honda | ITA | 2 |
| 33. | Michael Ruben RINALDI | Honda | ITA | 1 |
| 34. | Simone GROTZKYJ | Suter Honda | ITA | 1 |
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2012 NIGHT of the JUMPs
For a number of years now, the MAXXIS Highest Air Contest has been thrilling not only the fans who turn out to watch NIGHT of the JUMPS live but also the millions who tune in on TV.
In contrast to the complex and highly technical scoring system used in the main freestyle motorcycle competition, the difference between victory and defeat is plain for all to see: the rider who jumps the highest and gets his bike over the bar without knocking it off is the winner!
Commencing with the 2012 FIM Freestyle MX World Championship, an overall league table has now been introduced to give credit where credit is due to the most consistent performers in the MAXXIS Highest Air.
The winner on the night scores five points, the runner-up three and the third man on the podium one. The rider who has amassed the greatest number of points at the end of the series is crowned MAXXIS Highest Air World Champion and receives a specially designed TAG Heuer watch valued at over 2000 euros.
Right from the start of the new season, the NIGHT of the JUMPS freestyle motocross riders have been surpassing themselves in the MAXXIS Highest Air. At the opening event of the FIM Freestyle MX World Championships in Turin, newcomer Ivan Zucconi cleared the bar at eleven metres precisely to smash the existing world record set by Alastair Sayer in 2010, much to the delight of his home crowd. But that wasn't to be the end of the matter, as the second day of the weekend bill turned out to be even more spectacular.
This time, Ivan Zucconi was up against another local favorite in the shape of Massimo Bianconcini. First, Zucconi cleared a height of 11.10 meters, but Bianconcini immediately hit back with an almost incredible new global benchmark of 11.50 metres. Overnight, Italy had a new sporting legend, and Massimo was rewarded with an invitation to the X Games.
Just two weeks later, the freestyle motocross elite assembled in Berlin for the two German Grands Prix. Bianconcini was to triumph in both, but not without being given a run for his money by Berliner Kai Haase. This was also the first MAXXIS Highest Air outing for 14-year-old Luc Ackermann who took a highly creditable third place on Day 2 with a jump of 6.50 meters.
The FMX circus then decamped to the Swiss city of Basel. On the first evening in the Sankt Jakobshalle, Bianco was in a class of his own. With a jump of seven metres precisely, he added five more points to his tally. Meanwhile, the two German riders Lukas Weis and Luc Ackermann were jousting for the runner-up spot.
Ultimately, though, both tied for second place on 6.80 metres. The second NIGHT of the JUMPS competition in Basel produced a sensational result for the thousands of spectators in the hall and the millions watching at home. On his last attempt, Luc Ackermann revved up his four-stroke KTM 350 and screwed it over the bar at an impressive eight metres. So the 14-year-old prodigy from Thuringia not only claimed his first winner's trophy but even managed to see off the current world record holder. What an incredible showdown that was at the FIM Freestyle MX World Championship Swiss Grand Prix!
In the first outdoor event of the season in the Russian city of Togliatti, the riders were up against really tough conditions. Because of torrential rain, Day 1 had to be cancelled. The following evening, victory once again went to Bianconcini ahead of Lukas Weis. After seven rounds of the World Championship, Bianconcini now has five victories under his belt. The Italian thus tops the MAXXIS Highest Air table on 31 points and has established himself as the clear favourite for the title. In second place on ten points is Lukas Weis.
Not far behind are Luc Ackermann in third and Ivan Zucconi in fourth, both having scored nine points. If Bianconcini is to be caught in the second half of the season, the challenge for the title - and for the valuable TAG Heuer watch - will come from one of these three. So there will be no let-up in the excitement, and the fans can expect to see further outstanding performances (and maybe even a new world record) when the world's top FMX riders reassemble after the long summer break in Guangzhou (China) on the weekend of 15th/16th September.
MAXXIS Highest Air 2012
1. Massimo Bianconcini ITA KTM 31 Points
2. Lukas Weis GER Suzuki 10 Points
3. Luc Ackermann GER KTM 9 Points
4. Ivan Zucconi ITA KTM 9 Points
5. Kai Haase GER Suzuki 6 Points
6. Libor Podmol CZE Yamaha 2 Points
8. Maikel Melero ESP KTM 1 Points
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2012 Moto2 Championship
Spoiler Alert: 2012 Moto2 Championship results from Mugello, Italy, listed below
The ninth round of the 2012 Moto2 Championship got underway Sunday for the Gran Premio d'Italia at Mugello, the race won by a home favorite.
It was Speed Master's Andrea Iannone who recorded an emphatic home win at Mugello after beating Pol Espargaró and Tom Lüthi to the line.
It was Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol's Marc Márquez who got the holeshot, yet he was closely pursued by Pons 40 HP Tuenti's Pol Espargaró and Tech 3 Racing's Bradley Smith. Two laps in there were already numerous crashes from NGM Mobile Forward Racing's Alex de Angelis and Kiefer Racing's Max Neukirchner. Italtrans Racing Team's Takaaki Nakagami was a man on a mission, as he had pushed his way past Interwetten-Paddock's Lüthi to lead the pack with 17 laps to go.
Local rider Alessandro Andreozzi crashed on that lap on board his S/Master Speed Up bike, putting an end to his charge in front of his home fans. Shortly after he was followed by Cresto Guide MZ Racing's Mike Di Meglio, who also dropped his bike in the gravel. As the group headed into lap 13, Espargaró's teammate Axel Pons and Tech 3's Xavier Siméon crashed out of the race, while QMMF Racing Team's Elena Rosell retired with a mechanical issue. Desguaces La Torre SAG's Massimo Roccoli suffered a crash further down the pack, while Pons rider Esteve Rabat also crashed out.
Espargaró provided the team with some hope however as he challenged Márquez with a move, and then went past Nakagami into second. With nine laps to go Came IodaRacing Project's Simone Corsi ran off track, but was able to re-join. Espargaró and Lüthi touched fairings as the Spaniard took the lead, while Márquez almost suffered a near crush as he pushed hard. Mapfre Aspar Team's Toni Elías, who's split from his team was announced just after the race, crashed out heavily, yet was unhurt.
Iannone was on the Spaniard's rear wheel, and the Italian ultimately passed him in turn one on the last lap, prompting a nail bighting finale. And it was Iannone who kept his nerve right up until the end to narrowly take the win, with Espargaró and Lüthi completing the final spots on the rostrum. Smith and Márquez completed the top five with the Spaniard still 34 points clear at the top of the championship ahead of Espargaró and Iannone, who are now equal on points. They were followed by Marc VDS Racing Team's Scott Redding, Nakagami, Technomag-CIP's Dominique Aegerter, Italtrans' Claudio Corti and JiR Moto2's Johann Zarco.
2012 Mugello Moto2 Results:
| Pos. | Points | Num. | Rider | Nation | Team | Bike | Km/h | Time/Gap |
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| 1. | 25 | 29 | Andrea IANNONE | ITA | Speed Master | Speed Up | 165.7 | 39'52.523 |
| 2. | 20 | 40 | Pol ESPARGARO | SPA | Pons 40 HP Tuenti | Kalex | 165.7 | +0.090 |
| 3. | 16 | 12 | Thomas LUTHI | SWI | Interwetten-Paddock | Suter | 165.7 | +0.897 |
| 4. | 13 | 38 | Bradley SMITH | GBR | Tech 3 Racing | Tech 3 | 165.7 | +1.025 |
| 5. | 11 | 93 | Marc MARQUEZ | SPA | Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol | Suter | 165.5 | +3.796 |
| 6. | 10 | 45 | Scott REDDING | GBR | Marc VDS Racing Team | Kalex | 165.5 | +3.911 |
| 7. | 9 | 30 | Takaaki NAKAGAMI | JPN | Italtrans Racing Team | Kalex | 165.4 | +4.425 |
| 8. | 8 | 77 | Dominique AEGERTER | SWI | Technomag-CIP | Suter | 165.0 | +11.366 |
| 9. | 7 | 71 | Claudio CORTI | ITA | Italtrans Racing Team | Kalex | 164.9 | +12.817 |
| 10. | 6 | 5 | Johann ZARCO | FRA | JIR Moto2 | Motobi | 164.8 | +13.031 |
| 11. | 5 | 36 | Mika KALLIO | FIN | Marc VDS Racing Team | Kalex | 164.8 | +13.129 |
| 12. | 4 | 4 | Randy KRUMMENACHER | SWI | GP Team Switzerland | Kalex | 164.8 | +13.362 |
| 13. | 3 | 18 | Nicolas TEROL | SPA | Mapfre Aspar Team Moto2 | Suter | 164.7 | +15.199 |
| 14. | 2 | 60 | Julian SIMON | SPA | Blusens Avintia | Suter | 164.5 | +17.238 |
| 15. | 1 | 88 | Ricard CARDUS | SPA | Arguiñano Racing Team | AJR | 163.2 | +36.556 |
| 16. | | 14 | Ratthapark WILAIROT | THA | Thai Honda PTT Gresini Moto2 | Suter | 162.5 | +47.701 |
| 17. | | 72 | Yuki TAKAHASHI | JPN | NGM Mobile Forward Racing | FTR | 162.2 | +51.966 |
| 18. | | 3 | Simone CORSI | ITA | Came IodaRacing Project | FTR | 162.1 | +53.969 |
| 19. | | 8 | Gino REA | GBR | Federal Oil Gresini Moto2 | Suter | 162.0 | +54.654 |
| 20. | | 10 | Marco COLANDREA | SWI | SAG Team | FTR | 161.1 | +1'08.279 |
| 21. | | 57 | Eric GRANADO | BRA | JIR Moto2 | Motobi | 160.7 | +1'14.807 |
| 22. | | 63 | Mike DI MEGLIO | FRA | Cresto Guide MZ Racing | MZ-RE Honda | 156.3 | 1 Lap |
| 23. | | 95 | Anthony WEST | AUS | QMMF Racing Team | Speed Up | 151.0 | 1 Lap |
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| | 24 | Toni ELIAS | SPA | Mapfre Aspar Team Moto2 | Suter | 164.8 | 7 Laps |
| | 44 | Roberto ROLFO | ITA | Technomag-CIP | Suter | 161.1 | 9 Laps |
| | 80 | Esteve RABAT | SPA | Pons 40 HP Tuenti | Kalex | 164.6 | 11 Laps |
| | 55 | Massimo ROCCOLI | ITA | Desguaces La Torre SAG | Bimota | 161.6 | 13 Laps |
| | 49 | Axel PONS | SPA | Pons 40 HP Tuenti | Kalex | 162.7 | 14 Laps |
| | 19 | Xavier SIMEON | BEL | Tech 3 Racing | Tech 3 | 162.6 | 14 Laps |
| | 82 | Elena ROSELL | SPA | QMMF Racing Team | Moriwaki | 156.7 | 15 Laps |
| | 22 | Alessandro ANDREOZZI | ITA | S/Master Speed Up | Speed Up | 160.6 | 16 Laps |
| | 15 | Alex DE ANGELIS | RSM | NGM Mobile Forward Racing | FTR | 159.5 | 19 Laps |
| | 76 | Max NEUKIRCHNER | GER | Kiefer Racing | Kalex | 152.0 | 20 Laps |
2012 Moto2 Championship Point Standings (after nine of 18 rounds):
| Pos. | Rider | Bike | Nation | Points |
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| 1. | Marc MARQUEZ | Suter | SPA | 163 |
| 2. | Pol ESPARGARO | Kalex | SPA | 129 |
| 3. | Andrea IANNONE | Speed Up | ITA | 129 |
| 4. | Thomas LUTHI | Suter | SWI | 123 |
| 5. | Scott REDDING | Kalex | GBR | 96 |
| 6. | Mika KALLIO | Kalex | FIN | 77 |
| 7. | Bradley SMITH | Tech 3 | GBR | 69 |
| 8. | Claudio CORTI | Kalex | ITA | 59 |
| 9. | Dominique AEGERTER | Suter | SWI | 52 |
| 10. | Esteve RABAT | Kalex | SPA | 51 |
| 11. | Alex DE ANGELIS | FTR | RSM | 48 |
| 12. | Johann ZARCO | Motobi | FRA | 47 |
| 13. | Simone CORSI | FTR | ITA | 40 |
| 14. | Takaaki NAKAGAMI | Kalex | JPN | 36 |
| 15. | Toni ELIAS | Suter | SPA | 34 |
| 16. | Randy KRUMMENACHER | Kalex | SWI | 24 |
| 17. | Xavier SIMEON | Tech 3 | BEL | 17 |
| 18. | Julian SIMON | Suter | SPA | 17 |
| 19. | Mike DI MEGLIO | Speed Up | FRA | 10 |
| 20. | Anthony WEST | Moriwaki | AUS | 9 |
| 21. | Max NEUKIRCHNER | Kalex | GER | 8 |
| 22. | Ratthapark WILAIROT | Suter | THA | 8 |
| 23. | Nicolas TEROL | Suter | SPA | 8 |
| 24. | Ricard CARDUS | AJR | SPA | 5 |
| 25. | Gino REA | Moriwaki | GBR | 1 |
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