More Night Moto News - Teka Suzuki & Nelis 1000R

The FIM Motocross World Championship - as well as Belgian and German National events - team of Teka Suzuki has joined forces with Rockstar Energy as a major sponsor in all of their racing. This brings this already strong AMA Motocross pairing of Rockstar and Makita Suzuki (Ryan Dungey) even closer to the Suzuki factory. International sponsorship is incredibly important and has a stabilizing force on a race team. Riders Clement Desalle and Steve Ramon should be able to just worry about racing now. Look for some incredible results from this team thanks to this new deal!

http://tinyurl.com/y8b46kb

The Nelis 1000R is for sale...what is it, you say? Well, it is a special build using a Suzuki TL1000R engine and some very good custom work. Built by Mathijn Nelis of the Netherlands, with help from well-traveled Nico Bakker, it is ready to go right now. Simply take the link and get the contact details...if you like what you see.

http://tinyurl.com/ydpwtur

Saturday Morning Moto News - Bakker Nelis, Recalls & Buell Liquidation

Remember the Suzuki TL1000? It had a great engine, but was let down just a bit by its chassis. Well, Dutch chassis man Nico Bakker has taken the engine from that Suzuki machine and placed it a frame of his own design - it is destined to become a Triumph Speed Triple competitor, but it is a bit more expensive. Take the the link to see for yourself...

http://tinyurl.com/y97xeg2

We have heard endless articles written about the Aprilia RSV-4 engine recall...but, we have not heard much about Kawasaki's recall of their 2009 Super Sherpa KL250G9F. Apparently, there is an issue with plastic pieces - from the painting process - getting into the engine and seizing a camshaft. You need to get that one checked quick!

http://tinyurl.com/yzhzllh

Over at the former Buell plant the liquidation of the factory has now started. There were many interesting items available on the first day, but there were only a few 'great deals' available at this time. The vehicles, for instance, were all at Blue Book value. It must have been a rather sad day for fans of the marque...but some got good deals and some will get them later.

http://tinyurl.com/yfwxlue

More Moto News - 214MPG Motorcycle, Coppa Acerbo & Biodiesel

Yep, you too can have a motorcycle which sips fuel at around 214 mpg (91 km/liter). Dutch designer/builder Allert Jacobs has built a streamlined machine which achieves that incredible fuel efficiency - though, he did miss his goal, so far, of 235 mpg (100 km/liter). He used a Honda Innova ANF125i, a 125c.c. motorcycle out of Asia, and turned it into a recumbent motorcycle, but made very few changes to the engine itself. Check it out!

http://tinyurl.com/yeartxd

Filippo Barbacane is at it again. This time it's a custom Moto Guzzi V11 and he has tarted it up a bit and renamed it Coppa Acerbo. That name comes from a race which was held in Pescara, Italy, from 1924 to 1961, which was then renamed (Circuito di Pescara) for Giacomo Acerbo, the creator of the race. He has done some amazing work on this machine, as he always does, and it is worth a look.

http://tinyurl.com/yktlyvn

The Metalback is a V-4 biodiesel-powered motorcycle which is made from recycled aluminum - and no paint. It is an environmental tour de force and is the brainchild of Jordan Meadows, a former auto designer. The bike is designed to run on just about any biodiesel you can find, and it is incredibly fuel-efficient. Have a look and you will see why these machines are getting so much press.

http://tinyurl.com/yeplsne

Confirmed: Michele Pirro Will Join Ten Kate Honda for 2010

Pirro will compete in the World Supersport Championship in 2010 with the Ten Kate team on a Honda CBR600RR. Since he was testing with them a week ago, it makes sense that this would deal would be done. It will be a good match according to past results. His past expertise in claiming championships will put Yamaha on notice...and, probably, make Honda happy.

http://tinyurl.com/yjkv8xd

Track T800CDI Diesel Motorcycle Riding Impression

MCN (UK) has finally taken the Evaproducts Track T800CDI out for a ride to see how it measures up to its competition. Well, results are mixed, but it is well-made and could prove to be a game-changer in the adventure motorcycling world!

http://tinyurl.com/ksjmhl