SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TVS Motor Company (TVSM), a leading global automaker in the two and three-wheeler segment, today launched its new sports motorcycle – the TVS Apache RTR 310, the freestyler, at National Bikers Weekend in Singapore. This highly anticipated naked sports motorcycle redefines the realm of two-wheeled exhilaration with its impressive blend of power, agility and style, that is poised to captivate motorcycle enthusiasts and adrenaline aficionados.


The company also showcased its Apache product portfolio at the National Bikers Weekend from October 18 – 20, 2024. Singapore's premier and the only motorcycle exhibition attracts motorcycle enthusiasts from across Singapore and neighbouring regions. The event will also feature the latest motorcycles in the market, including Street, Urban, Sports, Off-Road, Lifestyle, and Electric models.

The TVS Apache RTR 310 leads the segment in innovation right from its unique design, engine layout, heat management and many differentiated technologies which are focused on rider engagement, safety and comfort. The motorcycle promises an unmatched riding experience, setting new benchmarks and offering a gateway into the world of the freestyler.

At the exhibition, TVSM displayed the Apache RTR 200 4V, Apache RR 310 along with the new TVS Apache RTR 310. The motorcycle show will be a platform for visitors  and auto enthusiasts to see the first-in-class features, design and technology products for the ultimate riding experience.

Speaking on the launch and participation, Mr. Rahul Nayak, Vice President, International Business, TVS Motor Company, said, "We are excited to introduce the new TVS Apache series - RTR 310 in Singapore at the National Bikers Weekend. The TVS Apache RTR 310 represents the next generation of the TVS Apache series, which carries a 20-year racing heritage and a global community of over 5.5 million Apache customers. It is a part of the rapidly growing premium motorcycle brand worldwide. This freestyling performance motorcycle offers an exceptional combination of power, agility, and style. We are confident that the product will appeal to riding enthusiasts with its stylish features and high performance. Additionally, we invite attendees to visit our pavilion at the National Bikers Weekend to experience TVS Motor's engineering, quality, and design expertise."

Presenting at the launch event, Mr. J Thangarajan, President Director, PT TVS Motor Company, said, ""With the launch of TVS Apache RTR 310, we have redefined our engineering to a whole new level by offering motorcycle enthusiasts in Singapore a powerful and technologically superior motorcycle that provides them with a unique riding experience. We are committed to bringing in new products with feature that delight the customers and enhancing of Apache portfolio. We are also in the process of training and educating our service network partners on the unique technology features of this motorcycle.Our endeavour is to provide best-in-class sales and service experience to our customers."

TVS Apache RTR 310 - Product Details:

Redefining Tech:

+        Cruise Control
+        Bidirectional Quickshifter
+        Dynamic Class D LED Headlamp
+        Race Tuned Linear Stability Control
+        Dynamic Brake Lamp
+        Lightweight aluminum sub frame
+        5 Ride Modes including all new Supermoto Mode
+        Tire Pressure Monitoring System
+        Unique Reverse Inclined DOHC Engine
+        5" TFT Cluster with GoPro Control, Music Control,
          Voice Assist, Smart Helmet Device Connectivity,
          Telephony and Navigation
+        Race Tuned Dynamic Stability Control with 6D
          IMU
o    Cornering ABS
o    Cornering Traction Control
o    Cornering Cruise Control
o    Wheelie Control
o    Slope Dependent Control
o    Rear Lift-off Control


Power to the freestyler, packed with performance:

    Built from ground-up, the motorcycle's 312.2 cc engine has a unique reverse inclined DOHC engine that provides a compact engine layout resulting in mass centralisation. The all-new forged aluminium piston is 5% lighter which produces a peak power of 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm and maximum torque of 28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm. The engine is tuned for all range torque delivery which gives you unlimited thrill across the power band and the fastest in segment 0-60 of 2.81 secs

    The power is delivered through a 6-speed transmission with all new Bi Directional Quickshifter. The quickshifter is specially tuned for widest operating range starting from 2,300 rpm all the way to the red line. The state-of-the-art Throttle-By-Wire system comprises of an intelligent 46mm large throttle body that provides a crisp power delivery

    Additionally, the motorcycle offers ultimate Stability Control systems with Linear and Dynamic cornering controls. The Race Tuned Linear Stability Control (RT-LSC) includes straight line dual channel ABS, Cruise control, Linear Traction Control and rear lift protection. The Race Tuned Dynamic Stability Control (RT-DSC) features a first in segment 6D IMU that provides the ultimate safety – Cornering ABS, Cornering traction control, Cornering Cruise control, wheelie control, slope dependent control and rear lift-off control.

    The first in segment cruise control maintains the set speed without any throttle or clutch input helping in reducing rider fatigue over long distance riding. The cruise control feature allows you to downshift and upshift up to 2 gears to achieve optimum cruise rpm and use cruise for longer period.

    Race Tuned Slipper Clutch allows for rapid downshifts, allowing for later braking and more precise cornering. The assist function tightly binds the clutch plates during acceleration, to provide enhanced torque carrying capacity with reduced clutch operating force.

    The Engine Coolant Jacket Optimization along with 23 rows of radiator tubes is designed to have best-in-class heat management by reducing the engine temperature, allowing for superior performance and higher revving.

    The motorcycle brings in Glide Through Technology (GTT), a first-in-segment feature that aids ease of riding during slow movements while in traffic or otherwise.

Sculpted Design and Dynamics of the freestyler:

    The TVS Apache RTR 310 sports a forward biased mass with an upswept sleek tail giving it a unique streetfighter silhouette. The DRL, headlamp and tail lamp are all designed to give a menacing cyborg look. The unique lightweight aluminium sub frame embodies an exoskeletal look that maximizes its agility. The all new lightweight 8 spoke dual coloured alloy wheels enhance the flamboyance.

    The Hyper Spec trellis frame of the TVS Apache RTR 310 is designed to provide excellent dynamic response at higher speeds, greater agility and ease of manoeuvrability. This is further accentuated with sporty steel tapered handlebars to give the rider precise control. The machine's ergonomics are optimized for better load distribution to give excellent steering control and good lower back comfort during long rides. The adjustable hand levers provide 4 levels of adjustment for increased accessibility during diverse riding styles.

    The suspension on the motorcycle is honed and tuned by the experts from KYB. The monoshock with monotube floating piston technology has hydraulic stopper with check valves providing precise damping and smooth dynamic response to achieve best-in-class lateral acceleration and cornering speeds. The TVS Apache RTR 310 is equipped with Michelin Road 5 tyres, that are engineered with next-gen compounds and featuring Michelin's patented ACT+ technology, to provide superior grip for cornering and offer a premium ride feel.

Advanced Technology for the freestyler:

    Built on a foundation of advanced technology, the motorcycle is equipped with 5 ride modes namely Urban, Rain, Sports, Track and the all-new Supermoto mode that disengages the rear ABS while maximizing the power. The horizontal 5" TFT race computer offers unique UI themes, and customizable settings including traction control, cruise control, quickshifter, climatic seat control, TPMS, headlamp brightness and DRL control. The SmartXonnect Bluetooth connectivity links the TVS Apache RTR 310 with your smartphone offering a series of features including telephony, music control, GoPro control, smart helmet connectivity, voice assist, race telemetry, precise turn by turn navigation with what3words, digi docs and crash alert.

    The motorcycle features first in segment smart lighting features – The all new Class D Dynamic LED Headlamp which has 3 levels of light intensity that changes basis the speed thus providing optimum lighting. The all new Dynamic Brake Lamp triggers rapid flashing of the brake lamp during hard braking.

    Fully adjustable suspension with preload, compression and rebound damping adjustment on the front suspension and preload + rebound damping on the rear monoshock which a wide range of adjustability for varied riding conditions. The kit also includes a Tire Pressure Monitoring System to keep real time track of tire pressure for optimum performance and Brass Coated drive chain that not only enhances the look of the motorcycle but also protects from rust thus increasing the life of the chain.

    The TVS Apache RTR 310 boasts of 12 exclusive freestyler accessories including knuckle guard, visor, pannier and top box kit and 14 safety gears and lifestyle merchandize for the customers to choose from.

About TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company (BSE:532343 and NSE: TVSMOTOR) is a reputed two and three-wheeler manufacturer globally, championing progress through sustainable mobility with four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in India and Indonesia. Rooted in our 100-year legacy of trust, value, and passion for customers, it takes pride in making internationally accepted products of the highest quality through innovative and sustainable processes. TVS Motor is the only two-wheeler company to have won the prestigious Deming Prize. Our products lead in their respective categories in the J.D. Power IQS and APEAL surveys. We have been ranked No. 1 Company in the J.D. Power Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for four consecutive years. Our group company Norton Motorcycles, based in the United Kingdom, is one of the most emotive motorcycle brands in the world. Our subsidiaries in the personal e-mobility space, Swiss E-Mobility Group (SEMG) and EGO Movement have a leading position in the e-bike market in Switzerland. TVS Motor Company endeavours to deliver the most superior customer experience across 80 countries in which we operate.

We are back :-)
No electricity from Wednesday through Sunday.
Can not complain.......   in three other hurricanes I was without electricity for 14 days.
And  temperature was quite mild for Florida, so lack of air conditioning was not an annoyance.

Right now it is predicted to be a category 5 hurricane.
If you look at the line of predicted path it goes right over my house. 
Cat 5 would mean no electricity for many days.  Internet might be off even longer.

Billy Lane's Sons of Speed October 19th, 2024 event! Get ready for a thrilling experience at the New Smyrna Speedway on Saturday October 19,2024. Join us for a day filled with high-speed races, vintage motorcycles, and a family atmosphere. Watch as thrill riders compete in various races, showcasing these vintage and in some cases 100 year old motorcycles. Don't miss out on the excitement and adrenaline of this one of a kind event. Mark your calendars and come join us for an unforgettable day at the New Smyrna Speedway! Gates Open at 9:30 AM & the Races Start at 12:00 Noon.

ABSTATT, Germany and STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint development agreement. It aims at jointly creating new software-based solutions and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tires, also known as in-tire sensors. For drivers, this means greater control, comfort, and sustainability, as well as improved driving dynamics. Bosch and Pirelli share the vision of working long term and have the intention to explore together enhanced tire signal computing logic as potential input for enhanced vehicle dynamic controllers.



Pirelli Cyber Tyre is the world's first system based on tires with integrated sensors that collect data and transmit it to the vehicle to be processed in real time. Bosch has already developed an ESP application specifically adapted to Pirelli tires in an initial joint project with the hypercar manufacturer Pagani Automobili. The "Pirelli Cyber Tyre" technology on the Pagani Utopia Roadster transmits key tire information to the ESP control unit. This enables optimal use of the individual properties and performance of the tires, providing enhanced greatest control and tailored driving conditions.

As a global supplier of technology and services, Bosch contributes its system-level hardware and software expertise to the development cooperation. Bosch is also a leader in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensor technology and develops and manufactures tire pressure sensors using the "Bluetooth Low Energy" (BLE) standard. By merging this expertise with Pirelli's in-tire devices technologies – both hardware and software, algorithms, and tire modeling, it will be possible to collect, process, and transmit real-time tire data to provide parameters for the vehicle's electronic control system, using BLE with very low power consumption. Pirelli and Bosch now aim to exploit Bosch MEMS technology for in-tire applications.

Press photos and info charts are available on the Bosch Media Service at www.bosch-press.com

About Bosch
Mobility is the largest Bosch Group business sector. In 2023, its sales came to 56.2 billion euros, or just under 60 percent of total Group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading mobility suppliers. Bosch Mobility pursues a vision of mobility that is safe, sustainable, and exciting. For its customers, the outcome is integrated mobility solutions.

The business sector's main areas of activity are electrification, software and services, semiconductors and sensors, vehicle computers, advanced driver assistance systems, systems for vehicle dynamics control, repair-shop concepts, as well as technology and services for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 429,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2023). The company generated sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability.

In this context, Bosch's broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source.

It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is "Invented for life," Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch's global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch's innovative strength is key to the company's further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 90,000 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

Additional information is available online at www.bosch-press.com, www.bosch-mobility.com, www.bosch.com.

About Pirelli

Established in Milan in 1872, Pirelli is a major player in the tire industry and the only global manufacturer focused solely on the Consumer tyre market, which includes tyres for cars, motorcycles and bicycles. With a distinctive positioning in High Value tires, the Group stands as a global brand known for its cutting-edge technology, high-end production excellence and passion for innovation that draws heavily on its Italian roots.

With 18 production plants in 12 countries, around 31,000 employees, a turnover of about €6.65 billion in 2023, Pirelli has a commercial presence in over 160 countries.

Pirelli's technological excellence is also nourished by the innovation and competencies derived from sporting competitions, in which it has been active for over 115 years. At present, the company participates in over 350 car and motorcycle sport events and since 2011 it has been the Global Tyre Partner to the Formula One™ World Championship.

Thanks to a strong commitment in research and development, Pirelli has over 2,000 people engaged in R&D located at its Milan headquarters and 12 local technology centers and a portfolio of 6,000 patents.

In 2023, Pirelli's investment in R&D equaled 5,4% of its revenues from High Value products.

SOURCE Pirelli North America

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Capitalist Ross O'Brien, known as "The Investment Biker," is proud to announce the Art Moto Festival 2024, a unique event that combines art, music, and motorcycles to support a worthy cause. The festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature an art exhibition, charity auction, and live music. It will be held in Smoky Hollow on October 26, 2024, from 3 PM to 9 PM.


Ross O'Brien, who relocated his firm to Raleigh in 2022, chose the city for its exceptional quality of life, strategic connectivity to major commercial hubs, and the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem of the RDU area. "Before moving to Raleigh, I was familiar with the Research Triangle Park, but living downtown exposed me to the vibrant artistic and musical community here," O'Brien said.

As the founder of Bonaventure Equity, a boutique early-stage venture capital fund focused on pharmaceutical developments for treating neurodegenerative diseases, O'Brien has long been committed to supporting veteran organizations through clinical research. "When I learned about an organization dedicated to treating PTSD and promoting mental health wellness for first responders and veterans, I saw a unique opportunity to host a festival that unites these communities," he explained. "The festival took on a life of its own as I rode my motorcycles around RDU for meetings. It's a mission to highlight what makes Raleigh unique, align my passions for art, music, and motorcycles, and support a great cause. All proceeds from the charity auction will go to The Motorcycle Relief Project."

Reflecting on his experience in Raleigh, O'Brien shared, "Living here has been a wonderful experience. The community's diversity, innovation, and education are driving the early-stage startup ecosystem. I'm continuously impressed by how friendly everyone is and by the abundance of artistic and musical talent in and around RDU. And, without a doubt, North Carolina is the best state I've lived in for indulging my passion for riding motorcycles." When he realized there wasn't a festival that celebrated art, music, and what makes Raleigh special, O'Brien took action, leveraging his network of artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs to create Art Moto.

Art Moto '24 will take place in Smoky Hollow on October 26th from 3 PM to 9 PM. The full agenda, including musical performances and featured artists, can be found on the Art Moto website. Visitors can also register for free general admission tickets and secure parking for unique motorcycles.

About The Investment Biker

Ross O'Brien is a lifelong entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, published author, and motorcycle enthusiast. As the founder of Bonaventure Equity, LLC, a Raleigh-based early-stage pharmaceutical development fund, he invests in pioneering scientific innovations with the potential to address healthcare's most significant challenges. Inspired by his experiences in writing and teaching entrepreneurship, and his passion for motorcycles, Ross shares his perspectives on the entrepreneurial journey through The Investment Biker website—an intersection of creativity, art, investing, and entrepreneurship.

Visit investmentbiker.vc to learn more about the movement that fuses investing, entrepreneurship, and motorcycle adventures. At the heart of The Investment Biker is storytelling and community, encouraging others to dare greatly and embrace the journey over the destination.

Success !   I have gone green !

They finally got me to try to "go green" so I quit using "chemicals" in my pool.  (Isn't water a chemical?)

We're disappointed but we lost our Saturday of the September 7th, 8th race weekend to a Nascar customer. So Sunday, September 8th will be a track day only. This rarely happens but does from time to time and thankfully it was in September and not our final round. We tried to negotiate with some of the renters to give away a track day to create another race weekend but it was too short notice. We're still working on trying for another weekend and will update if we are successful.
So what we are going to with the final round is create a double round - double points weekend. Cash payouts for both days and $6500 in Dunlop contingency for the Sunday round.

We will have a preliminary schedule up shortly that will include practice and qualifying for each day.


Fijnal round Dunlop Tire Cash!

Dunlop Motorcycle Tires is offering $6500 in contingency available for the Sunoco Superbike 1000 and 600 Grande Corsa races!

Sunoco Superbike 1000
1st – $1000
2nd – $600
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200

Sunoco Superbike 600
1st – $1000
2nd – $600
3rd – $400
4th – $300
5th – $200

And then Double Dip with PanAmSBK Cash payouts!

For full payouts, we need 10 riders per race class. Cash payout at the end of the day.
As follows:
SuperBike 1000 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – $500
2nd – $300
3rd – $200
SuperBike 600 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – $200
2nd – $130
3rd – $80
SuperStock 1000 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – $200
2nd – $130
3rd – $80
SuperStock 600 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – $200
2nd – $130
3rd – $80
SuperStreet 300 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – 130
2nd – $80
3rd – $50
Moto 3 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – 130
2nd – $80
3rd – $50
Superbike Twins Lite / Max Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – 130
2nd – $80
3rd – $50
Superstock Twins Lite / Max Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – 130
2nd – $80
3rd – $50
SuperStock 400 Grande Corsa (Overall)
1st – 130
2nd – $80
3rd – $50

It's been a challenging year to say the least and we want to thank everyone for coming out and racing with us.

We are working on 2025 season and should have some news soon.

Yeah, this was like so last year, right?  :D