Monday, September 29, 2008

Kawasaki ER6n 2009



Features

Quick-Revving, 649cc Parallel-Twin Engine
- Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve fuel injected twin cylinder delivers smooth, responsive performance, especially in the low to medium rpm range
- Excellent mid-range power, exceptional roll-on response and impressive passing performance make even commuter traffic enjoyable
- Silky smooth engine vibes via a 180° crankshaft driven balancer shaft, which in turn drives the water pump
- Oil jets on the connecting rod big ends spray oil on the undersides of the pistons to aid cooling
- Lightweight plug-mounted ignition coils deliver a hot spark and save space
- Wide radiator offers plenty of cooling efficiency
- New coolant routing travels directly to the engine cases, then on to the cylinder and head through internal passages, which reduces external plumbing and keep the cooling system simple
- Fine-tuned shift lever position is easy to use

Digital Fuel Injection
- Fuel injection settings permit a healthy bottom-end torque while letting the engine rev fast
- 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 ECU for a precise throttle response, similar to a constant-velocity carburetor
- Auto-fast idle system simplifies starting and helps ensure the catalyzer reaches optimum temperature quickly
- The 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 dimension of the entire motorcycle and allows use of a slim, minimalist frame
- Triangular setup of the crankshaft and transmission shafts makes the engine short front-to-back
- Transmission input shaft, output shaft and change drum are contained in a “cassette”-style package that allows a compact layout and eases transmission maintenance chores
- Semi-dry sump design reduces engine height
- Plated, linerless aluminum cylinders with a narrow cylinder pitch keep the engine light and slim

Cleaner Emissions
- Efficient fuel injection and a three-way catalyzer inside the exhaust produce very low emissions, able to pass the stringent Euro-III emission regulations
- Utilizes a compact and light 300-cell catalyzer unit
- Under-engine muffler placement improves mass centralization and the bike’s low center of gravity
- The exhaust pipe bend and under-engine muffler arrangement contribute to the ER-6n’s attractive styling

Good Vibrations
- Rubber upper-rear engine mounts decrease the vibration transferred to the rider through the seat
- Handlebar is rubber-mounted to lessen vibration transmitted through the handle grips
- Rider and passenger footpegs are rubber coated to further reduce vibration


Lighter Handling Trellis Frame
- Frame has all the key ER-6n elements — slim, low, lightweight and compact design that is narrow at the knees and footpegs for rider comfort and control
- The strong, high-tensile steel trellis frame not only looks lightweight, but it is – rivaling that of aluminum frames
- Featuring balanced rigidity, achieved through extensive 3D analysis translates directly into superb handling
- The frame, rear suspension and swingarm designs flow together with an integrated line running from the steering head to the rear hub
- Short front-to-back dimensions of the engine allow for a long swingarm and a short wheelbase combination that contributes to the light and nimble handling

Rigid Swingarm
- Swingarm stiffness to balance the frame rigidity – due primarily to the rubber engine mounts
- The D-shaped cross-section swingarm, stabilizer, chain adjuster design and elegant one-piece rider/passenger footpeg stays complement to the ER-6n’s high-quality appearance

Suspension
- Front and rear suspension settings to match the frame and swingarm rigidity values for lighter, rider-friendly handling
- Shape of the 41mm fork lower ends around the axle shaft adds to the bike’s performance and high quality image

Confidence Inspiring Ergonomics
- An ideal handlebar, seat and footpeg relationship results in a comfortable and natural riding position suiting a wide range of riders
- Frame narrows just aft of the fuel tank enabling a slimmer seat, making the reach to the ground even easier
- The offset single-shock rear suspension layout with the battery located beside the shock instead of beneath it allows a lower seat height as well
- Low seat height and slim overall design make it easy to plant both feet firmly on the ground when stopped
- Aluminum passenger grips are positioned and shaped for easy grabbing by the passenger

Sharp Masculine Styling
- Angular, stacked dual headlight and its shroud contribute to the ER-6n’s masculine image and features two position lights
- Headlights can be adjusted behind the headlight cover
- Reinforcing the ER-6n’s masculine styling, the sharp, edgy radiator shrouds feature integrated front turn signals with clear lenses and orange bulbs and forward-leaning lines
- A flush-surface fuel cap and its sharp-edged motif give the tank a distinctive look
- The new ER-6n’s compact front-to-rear appearance is enhanced by the short front cowl, short rear cowl with its LED tail light and shrouds that start behind the front fork
- Finishing out the bike’s aggressive image is a sharp tail cowl design featuring a slimmer rear mud flap and turn signals that can also function as hazard lights
- A long front fender keeps the mud splashing to a minimum and its two-tone design matches the ER-6n’s light, compact theme
- An inner rear fender helps keep the underside of the tail cowl clean
- Storage options include four tie-down hooks for baggage or a spare helmet to be secured to the seat and a storage space under the seat with room for a U-lock or similar device

Mirrors
- Mirror design is a similar supersport-style and offer an unparalleled rear view

Brakes
- Dual 300mm front petal disc brakes with twin 27mm piston front brake calipers and a single 220mm rear petal disc deliver plenty of braking power
- Housed in a curved brake master cylinder reservoir , the front brake lever utilizes an optimized ball-joint and pivot location to deliver smooth actuation of its 14mm master cylinder piston

Wheels
- Attractive six-spoke supersport-style wheels augment the bike’s light look while reducing unsprung weight

Instruments/Controls
- Stacked instrument cluster has a sharp design and clean layout with an analog speedometer that uses white LED backlights for excellent visibility at night
- The multi-function LCD screen has amber backlighting and its features include a fuel gauge, bar-style digital tachometer, clock, odometer and dual trip meters
- Inner cover inside the front cowl provides a clean appearance in this area
- Handlebar mount design and curved shapes on the brake master cylinder reservoir and clutch lever contribute further to the ER-6n’s masculine appearance
Engine Type Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve per cylinder, parallel twin

Specs

Displacement 649 cc

Bore & Stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm

Compression Ratio 11.3:1

Maximum Torque 48.5 lb/ft @7,000 rpm

Cooling Liquid

Fuel Injection Digital fuel injection with two 38mm Keihin throttle bodies

Ignition Digital CDI

Transmission 6-Speed

Final Drive O-Ring Chain

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Rake/Trail 24.5°/4.0 in.

Front Tire Size 120/70-17

Rear Tire Size 160/60-17

Wheelbase 55.3 in.

Front Suspension / wheel travel 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork / 4.7 in.

Rear Suspension / wheel travel Single offset laydown shock with adjustable spring preload / 4.9 in.

Front Brake Type Dual 300mm Petal Disc with 2-Piston Caliper

Rear Brake Type Single 220mm Petal Disc with hydraulic caliper

Fuel Tank Capacity 4.1 gal.

Seat Height 30.9 in.

Curb Weight 442 lbs.

Overall length 82.7 in.

Overall width 29.9 in.

Overall height 43.3 in.

Color Candy Plasma Blue

Warranty 12 months

Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

WEC: Aubert close to title after Italian success

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RACE REPORT 29/09/2008
Micheluz takes podium result at home GP
Micheluz in Italy
Micheluz in Italy

Despite being down to just two riders for the penultimate round of the 2008 World Enduro Championship due to the injury sustained by Spaniard Cristobal Guerrero at this year's ISDE in Greece, the UFO Corse Yamaha team put in a strong showing at their home round of the WEC series in Piediluco, Italy with Maurizio Micheluz claiming the team's best E1 class results with 3rd on Day1 and 4th on Day2.

With Albergoni riding just 15 days after cracking a shoulder blade at the ISDE, Maurizio Micheluz led the UFO Corse team on Day1 claiming his first podium result of the year. With many riders struggling to get to grips with the hard, dry Italian terrain, Maurizio gelled with each of the event's special tests to finish the opening day just 48 seconds behind eventual winner Mika Ahola and ahead of former double E1 world champion Ivan Cervantes. Winning one of the day's extreme tests, finishing 3rd on two of the enduro tests, as well as 2nd on the opening motocross test, Maurizio put in his strongest performance of the season. On Day2 Maurizio dropped one position to 4th in the E1 class despite continued good riding. With one round of the '08 WEC series remaining, Maurizio sits 5th in the E1 championship standings.

Albergoni
Albergoni

For Simone Albergoni the GP of Italy was a tough one. Having been unable to ride since the ISDE where he crashed on the final day and cracked one of his shoulder blades Simone was unable to perform at his best and despite his efforts could place no higher than 4th on Day1 and 7th on Day2. Starting well on the first day and winning the first timed extreme test Simone saw his pace decrease as the day wore on. On Day2 several crashes, including one big accident on the final enduro test, stopped Albergoni placing higher than 7th. Despite being extremely disappointed Simone remains third in the E1 championship standings and sits 20 points ahead of Yamaha France rider Marc Germain.

Despite being best known as a mud specialist Germain claimed a creditable runner-up result on Day1 finishing just 24 seconds behind winner Mika Ahola. On Day2 Marc matched his day one result to finish as runner-up.

E1 podium in Italy
E1 podium in Italy

Simone Albergoni (UFO Corse Yamaha) Enduro 1 class - Day 1 5th, Day 2 7th:

"It's not been a good weekend for me, mainly because I broke my shoulder blade when I crashed in the final motocross race at the ISDE. With just 15 days between the two races I've struggled. Half way through every special test I had no power, I just couldn't push. I wasn't able to train before the race so I was getting very tired. I had several crashes on day two, one of which was very big. I was lucky not to hurt myself. Although my results weren't what I wanted for my home GP it's not been too bad as far as the championship is concerned because I only lost 10 points to the rider behind me."

Maurizio Micheluz (UFO Corse Yamaha) Enduro 1 class - Day 1 3rd, Day 2 4th:

"I'm really happy to have got my first podium of this season at my home race. It's also the second podium of my career so it's great to be back once again. I tried to push as much as I could on day one because I was really enjoying the conditions. I was second until the last lap on day one so I am very happy with the way it finished. Some of the other riders were a little faster on day two, but I still managed to finish fourth so it has been a very good weekend for me. It's been a very difficult race. We had more than one-hour of special tests as well as a tight time check on each lap. It's been a typically Italian race and I've really enjoyed it."

Circuit Length: n/a
Crowd: 8500
Weather: Dry

2008 Enduro 1 Italy 29/09/2008
Race 1
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time
1 Mika Ahola Honda FIN 69'21.900
2 Marc Germain Yamaha FRA 0'24.710
3 Maurizio Micheluz Yamaha ITA 0'48.910
4 Ivan Cervantes KTM ESP 1'11.880
5 Simone Albergoni Yamaha ITA 1'14.450
6 Bartosz Oblucki Husqvarna POL 1'49.380
7 Mike Hartmann KTM GER 2'48.760
8 Damien Miquel Suzuki FRA 3'23.830
9 Tom Sagar KTM GBR 3'50.530
10 Luca Cherubini TM ITA 3'52.740
11 Jari Juha Mattila Honda FIN 4'17.270
12 Eero Remes KTM FIN 5'7.860
13 Giuliano Falgari Honda ITA 5'46.500
14 Jakub Horak KTM CZE 7'39.950


Race 2
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time
1 Mika Ahola Honda FIN 84'40.140
2 Marc Germain Yamaha FRA 0'44.850
3 Ivan Cervantes KTM ESP 0'51.730
4 Maurizio Micheluz Yamaha ITA 1'52.160
5 Eero Remes KTM FIN 2'54.160
6 Jari Juha Mattila Honda FIN 2'55.350
7 Simone Albergoni Yamaha ITA 3'7.260
8 Bartosz Oblucki Husqvarna POL 3'35.800
9 Mike Hartmann KTM GER 4'12.010
10 Damien Miquel Yamaha FRA 4'50.510
11 Jordan Curvalle Suzuki FRA 9'1.480
12 Jakub Horak KTM CZE 12'3.410

Rider Standings 27/09/2008
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Points
1.Mika AholaHondaFIN325
2.Ivan CervantesKTMESP322
3.Simone AlbergoniYamahaITA267
4.Marc GermainYamahaFRA242
5.Maurizio MicheluzYamahaITA196
6.Cristobal GuerreroYamahaESP185
7.Mike HartmannKTMGER145
8.Jordan CurvalleSuzukiFRA140
9.Tom SagarKTMGBR140
10.Eero RemesKTMFIN137
11.Bartosz ObluckiHusqvarnaPOL109
12.Luca CherubiniTMITA102
13.Jakub HorakKTMCZE82
14.Daryl BolterHusqvarnaGBR58
15.Danielle TelliniSuzukiITA50

Manufacturer Standings 27/09/2008
Pos. Manufacturer Points
1.Honda325
2.KTM309
3.296
4.Husqvarna167
5.Suzuki153
6.TM102
7.Kawasaki47
8.Sherco12

RACE REPORT 29/09/2008
Aubert close to title after Italian win
Aubert in Italy
Aubert in Italy

With just one round of the 2008 World Enduro Championship remaining UFO Corse Yamaha team rider Johnny Aubert holds a 16-point lead over Finn Juha Salminen having finished the GP of Italy as the E2 class winner on Day1 and as runner-up on Day2. Having suffered both injury and mechanical troubles at the UFO Corse Yamaha team's home round of the world championship in past years, this time around Aubert did exactly what he needed to do and finished without problems as he closed in on his first ever world championship title.

Winning the first three special tests on day one to open up an important lead over rival Salminen, Aubert then maintained his position at the front of the class throughout the course and adding a further three test wins to his name claimed an eventual 18 second winning margin. On Day2 Aubert again started strongly by winning four of the first five special tests. Looking as if he was headed towards a second victory he found himself trailing Salminen as the day neared it's close and on the very last extreme test of the event parted company with his bike in spectacular fashion, losing well over one-minute. Luckily uninjured following his spill, Johnny held on to the runner-up position and now heads to his second home GP of the season in France with a 16-point lead at the top of the E2 championship standings.

Dini at home event
Dini at home event

Ensuring Yamaha enjoyed a strong presence in the Enduro 2 class at the GP of Italy, Fabrizio Dini placed a creditable 5th on Day1 having held 3rd in class for much of the opening two laps. Looking to secure strong results at his home round of the WEC the WR450F-mounted rider rode exceptionally well on the extreme test where he placed 3rd in the class on two separate occasions. Also performing well on the motocross and enduro tests the former motocross racer was consistent throughout the day. Disappointingly, Day2 started badly for Fabrizio as, after the opening three special tests, he was placed down near the bottom of the E2 standings. During the day however he managed to pull himself back up the results, helped again by impressive riding on the extreme test.

E2 podium
E2 podium

Johnny Aubert (UFO Corse Yamaha) Enduro 2 class - Day 1 1st, Day 2 2nd:

"It's been a really good weekend for me. I was 21 seconds faster than Juha in the first lap on day one, which was a great start. I was faster on the motocross and extreme tests and he was faster on the enduro test. I ended the day 18 seconds ahead and it was a good run. I was having a good day again on Sunday, having a decent battle with Juha, and it looked like I was going to finish second. I arrived at the final extreme test and made a huge mistake. I crashed on one of the big rock steps and lost more than one minute. Thankfully, I made a good final motocross test and managed to hold my second place. I have just one race to go now, my second home race in France. I'm a little more relaxed now, but maybe that will change when the final race of the season gets a little closer."

Fabrizio Dini (UFO Corse Yamaha) Enduro 2 class - Day 1 5th Day 2 8th:

"The first day was really good for me. I was third for two laps. After that I had a small problem on the enduro test and finished fifth, which isn't so bad. I was really looking forward to the second day, but things didn't go as well as I hoped they would. I crashed five times including two big crashes in the enduro test. After that it was very difficult. I finished eighth, which I'm happy with because after the first three tests I was last in the E2 class. It's been a very difficult race with lots of special tests and one very challenging and tight time control."

Circuit Length: n/a
Crowd: 8500
Weather: Dry

2008 Enduro 2 Italy 29/09/2008
Race 1
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time
1 Johnny Aubert Yamaha FRA 69'0.880
2 Juha Salminen KTM FIN 0'17.990
3 Rodrig Thain TM FRA 1'24.980
4 Alessandro Belometti KTM ITA 1'31.680
5 Fabrizio Dini Yamaha ITA 1'59.840
6 Fabio Mossini Honda ITA 2'8.160
7 Nicolas Paganon Aprilia FRA 2'46.350
8 Nicolas Deparrois GasGas FRA 3'15.930
9 Joakim Ljunggren HusaBerg SWE 3'17.340
10 Jean Francois Goblet BMW BEL 4'50.160
11 Aaron Bernandez Husqvarna ESP 4'57.600
12 Antoine Meo Husqvarna FRA 5'7.190
13 Rudy Cotton Beta FRA 5'13.840
14 Dario Cardinali Husqvarna ITA 30'39.780


Race 2
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Total Time
1 Juha Salminen KTM FIN 84'8.990
2 Johnny Aubert Yamaha FRA 1'21.880
3 Alessandro Belometti KTM ITA 1'41.530
4 Antoine Meo Husqvarna FRA 1'41.880
5 Rodrig Thain TM FRA 1'54.760
6 Fabio Mossini Honda ITA 2'19.710
7 Nicolas Paganon Aprilia FRA 3'16.480
8 Fabrizio Dini Yamaha ITA 3'37.900
9 Joakim Ljunggren HusaBerg SWE 3'39.930
10 Nicolas Deparrois GasGas FRA 3'47.590
11 Simo Kirssi BMW FIN 5'34.330

Rider Standings 27/09/2008
Pos. Rider Manu. Nat. Points
1.Johnny AubertYamahaFRA319
2.Juha SalminenKTMFIN303
3.Alessandro BelomettiKTMITA223
4.Rodrig ThainTMFRA196
5.Joakim LjunggrenHusaBergSWE189
6.Antoine MeoHusqvarnaFRA180
7.Fabrizio DiniYamahaITA171
8.Nicolas PaganonApriliaFRA143
9.Simo KirssiBMWFIN139
10.Fabio MossiniHondaITA126
11.Valtteri SalonenHusaBergFIN126
12.Nicolas DeparroisGasGasFRA111
13.Jari Juha MattilaHondaFIN110
14.Alessandro ZanniHondaITA78
15.Aaron BernandezHusqvarnaESP59

Manufacturer Standings 27/09/2008
Pos. Manufacturer Points
1.KTM328
2.319
3.HusaBerg215
4.Husqvarna206
5.Honda200
6.TM196
7.BMW169
8.Aprilia143
9.GasGas111
10.Beta49
11.Suzuki26



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MX-GP: Coppins 4th at 2008 Motocross of Nations

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News  28/09/2008 
Coppins 4th for New Zealand at 2008 Motocross of Nations
Coppins at Donington
Coppins at Donington

Yamaha Monster Motocross Team's Josh Coppins took 4th position overall in the MX1 class at a cloudy and sometimes wet Donington Park for the 62nd Motocross of Nations, assisting his country, New Zealand to a final finish of 8th place. MX1 World Champion David Philippaerts steered his YZ450FM for Italy and fought with American number one James Stewart in the first moto taking 3rd spot but a brace of crashes in his second race left him the outside the top twenty.

The circuit that hosted the 2007 British Grand Prix and regularly entertains MotoGP and World Superbike events had been altered and changed for the biggest and most historical meeting on the off-road motorcycle racing calendar. 60000 spectators flocked to England's East Midlands and the cosmopolitan crowd remained in good spirits despite a period of rainfall in the morning.

The hard terrain from a warm and sunny Saturday became soft and very rough after Sunday's climate change and the surface provided a technical test for a gathering of the best rider's in the world.

Coppins was a protagonist in the top ten during both of his races. The 31 year old had taken a break after an arduous Grand Prix season and lacked a little race sharpness. He was as high as 3rd in the second sprint for the MX1 riders but ended the day 7th and 6th to be the Kiwi's best performer.

Philippaerts
Philippaerts

Philippaerts, just two weeks after winning the MX1-GP World championship, put in a good first moto for Italy and was one of just two riders to keep pace with Stewart in the two outings for the MX1 category. His 3rd place involved a small crash when the front end of the bike slipped away on the greasy mud and this was a prelude to a problematic second outing in which he felt the exertions of a long 2008 season and hit the floor twice, crossing the line in 22nd. He was 10th in the MX1 overall ranking.

Italy would end the day with 5th position in the final classification of countries and their efforts were assisted enormously by 3C Racing's Manuel Monni. The MX2 Italian champion took his YZ250F to 3rd place in the division.

Aubin
Aubin

Yamaha were present on the Nations podium as Nico Aubin rode a YZ450F in the Open class for France. He joined his two team-mates in celebrating the runner-up step of the rostrum behind winners USA and ahead of Belgium. Aubin rode admirably across the rutted red mud and although the physical demands of the bigger machine took their toll he was able to finish 3rd in the category.

Osborne
Osborne

Utag Yamaha.com's Zach Osborne also swapped his YZ250F for a YZ450F and was 7th in the MX Open classification for Puerto Rico and his Nations debut. His flight from almost last on the first lap of his first race to 6th was a highlight for the teenager. His team-mate Martin Barr won the B-Final for Ireland.

In other news Utag Yamaha.com's Kenneth Gundersen has been forced to retire from the sport as a result of the weakened condition of his cartilage. The Norwegian was present at Donington Park to see his team enter the B-Final and commented that the repercussions of two knee injuries and a damaged cartilage were behind his decision, after his knee swelled while training two weeks ago. "It is a tough situation but after I had some inflammation I saw the doctor and he said the cartilage was not in good shape. I am only sorry for Steve (Dixon, team manager) because he believed in me and we were hoping for a decent 2009. I have had ten years in the world championship and many good times and met many good people. I really don't know what I will do now but I hope I can stay in the sport."

"I am very sorry for Kenneth that he has to stop his career because of injury," commented Yamaha Motor Europe's Racing Division Manager Laurens Klein Koerkamp. "When he came to Yamaha it was clear that he had a lot of talent and we were hoping he could come back from some difficult times. We wish him all the best, there is more to life than motocross and I will always see him as a Yamaha man."

Josh Coppins
Josh Coppins

With the international schedule now over Philippaerts has a host of media and personal appearances lined up into the month of November while Coppins has committed to several beach race events and a race in his native New Zealand in October.

Josh Coppins, Yamaha Monster Motocross Team (New Zealand) 4th in MX1:

"The day was OK, nothing more. My starts were good and the motos were pretty consistent. I crashed in the first race and felt a bit tired in the second half of the next one. I did not really have the year I wanted so after the last GP I felt a bit down and took some time off and it showed today. However I think I gave the Kiwi team quite a solid ride, it was just a shame I could not maintain that good speed of the second moto until the end. I am happy a long season is over!"

David Philippaerts, Yamaha Monster Motocross Team (Italy) 10th in MX1:

"I started well in the first moto and was riding fast but Stewart and Pourcel were just a bit better. I was pleased with third position, it was good for the team. The second moto was a disaster. After three laps I crashed and afterwards pushed hard to get as many positions as possible but made another mistake. It was not my day today and it is disappointing. I wanted a lot more from this race. The last two weeks have been pretty crazy and I am really tired now. I did not train so much after Faenza, and so I am quite content with the speed. It was a long season and after 15 races of always pushing to be near the top I did not have any more to give."

Nico Aubin, Yamaha Ricci Racing, (France) 3rd in MX Open:

"We were really determined to try and beat the US and we tried as hard as we could. Anthony and Sebastien rode really well and I was pretty satisfied with my motos. I rode a bit too tense and not as relaxed as I would like but we took a good result and I liked racing the 450F today."

Zach Osborne, Utag Yamaha.com, 7th in MX Open:

"I came together with Brett Metcalfe in the second turn of my first race and went down. I fought my way back to 6th but it meant that I was spent for the second moto. I did my best and finished the race and I think people are happy with what I did. I feel really drained and with the small amount of time between the races I was not able to recover properly. The track was really rough for the second race; I could not believe it, but I really enjoyed riding here."

Laurens Klein Koerkamp, Racing Division Manager, Yamaha Motor Europe:

"We have reached the end of a long season and looking back we are delighted to have won the MX1-GP title and with Valentino Rossi claiming the MotoGP championship we are extremely happy that Yamaha have enjoyed so much success both off and on the road. 2008 has been a special year for us but now we will focus on the preparation for the coming season and both David and Josh will be pushing for more acclaim in 2009."

MX1 Overall Result

1. Sebastien Pourcel, FRA, Kawasaki
2. Ken de Dycker, BEL, Suzuki
3. Julien Bill, SUI, Honda
4. Josh Coppins, NZL, Yamaha
5. Jonathan Barragan, ESP, KTM
10. David Philippaerts, ITA, Yamaha

MX2 Overall Result

1. Ryan Villopoto, USA, Kawasaki
2. Tommy Searle, GBR, KTM
3. Manuel Monni, ITA, Yamaha
4. Brett Metcalfe, AUS, Suzuki
5. Jeremy Van Horebeek, BEL, KTM
6. Carlos Campano, ESP, Yamaha

MX Open Overall Result

1. Tim Ferry, USA, Kawasaki
2. Steve Ramon, BEL, Suzuki
3. Nicolas Aubin, FRA, Yamaha
4. Alex Salvini, ITA, Suzuki
5. Cody Cooper, NZL, Suzuki
7. Zach Osborne, PUR, Yamaha

Final Motocross of Nations classification

1. USA
2. France
3. Belgium
4. Great Britain
5. Italy



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