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Cycle News 2026 Issue 44 November 3

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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P110 STUFF I ALPINESTARS TAIYO FURUSATO S-R7 HELMET $799.95 www.alpinestars.com Alpinestars has released a Taiyo Furusato graphic for its Supertech R7 street helmet. The Japanese-inspired design has floral and geometric shapes, along with a sun, referencing his first name, Taiyo, meaning "sun" in Japanese. The S-R7 has a multi-composite shell that dissipates impact energy and resists penetration. A multi-density EPS liner slips on impact to protect from rotational accelerations, and 10 vents provide airflow. The opening is padded to prevent collarbone injuries, and an integrated spoiler minimizes turbulence and drag. BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX ADVENTURE A42 TIRE $TBA https://tires.bridgestone.com/en-us/motorcycle Bridgestone's new Battlax Adventure A42 tire is constructed using a newly formulated compound, with the silica and carbon content optimized for a balance of wet performance and long life. In wet conditions, the on-road-focused tire has 14 percent less slip under straight-line acceleration compared to the previous A41 model. Bridgestone measured an 18 percent increase in life for the front and 25 percent more for the rear. And its larger contact patch offers greater stability and reduced noise. Three front and three rear sizes are expected to be in dealers in January 2027.

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