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SUZUKI SET TO RECALL OVER 68,000 BIKES S uzuki Motor of America has a big problem on its hands, following news it will have to recall over 68,000 machines due to electrical issues. The recall will affect the following machines: 2008-2012 Suzuki AN400; 2008-2012 Suzuki DL1000; 2008-2009 Suzuki GSF1250S; 2008- 2010 Suzuki GSX-R600; 2008-2010 Suzuki GSX-R750; 2008 Suzuki GSX1300BK; 2008-2012 Suzuki GSX1300R; 2008-2010 Suzuki GSX650F; 2009-2010 Suzuki SFV650; 2008-2010 Suzuki VLR1800 and the 2009-2010 Suzuki VZ1500. According to the recall notice, "a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module may not sufficiently charge the motorcy- cle's battery and the motorcycle may stall, increas- ing the risk of a crash." Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will re- place the regulator/rectifier, free of charge, and the recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64. CN IN THE WIND P26 Got one of these? Give Suzuki a call. WP AND KTM TEAM UP FOR MOTO2 S uspension manufacturer WP is teaming up with partner company KTM to produce a brand new Moto2 machine. WP's star has been steadily rising in the Grand Prix paddock, with Frenchman Johan Zarco taking the 2015 Moto2 world title on the Ajo Motorsport Kalex using the firm's suspension. Now WP and KTM have made the deci- sion to enter into a partnership to construct and develop a new ma- chine, one that KTM hopes will bridge the gap in performance from its Moto3 machine to the MotoGP missile – one for which WP has already manufactured many parts, including the chassis – that will make its debut in the 2017 MotoGP season. KTM famously declined to enter the Moto2 championship when it first debuted back in 2010 after the demise of the 250cc two-stroke category, saying they did not want to par- ticipate in a series in which they would be forced to use a com- petitor's (Honda CBR600RR) control engine. It now appears they've had a change of heart. "The Moto2 project has a great significance for us," says Cross Industries CEO, Stefan Pierer. "Through our growth and long-term investments we are in a position to close this final gap in our activities in the sport of Grand Prix road racing. A young rider can gather his first experi- ence in the Rookies Cup and then advance to our own in- house Moto3 team, then further, via the new Moto2 project into the MotoGP class. These are concepts that have repeatedly proved to be successful for KTM and WP in professional racing, and in the future we want to have riders for our MotoGP project that have advanced right through the entire KTM Academy." CN No word yet on if the Moto2 WP-KTM will be racing this year but its appearance alone is good news for the category.