Shoya Tomizawa passes away after tragic Moto2 accident

Tomizawa, the successful Moto2 rider has tragically passed away at 14:20 at the San Marino grand Prix in Italy today.

As he excited the corner at full speed his bike ran wide and he went onto the Astroturf . As he lost control and came off,  he was struck by two other riders, Alex De Angelis and Scott Redding. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but unfortunately passed away not too long after.

This is tragic news that has the racing fraternity in mourning, and reminds everyone of the extreme dangers of motorsport.

RIP Tomizawa.

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When one glances at the 850 Mana you would be forgiven to think that this is an 850 twin, race derived Aprilia, capable of throwing you onto the tar should you make the smallest of errors, however beneath the gorgeous and somewhat intimidating design is a bike that is exceptionally easy to ride and is no more ferocious than your neighbors’ Labrador. However don’t be mistaken, this is not a fong Kong 125cc delivery scooter. In fact the 850 Mana incorporates unique engineering that enhances the riding experience.

The 850 Mana does not feature a conventional clutch, instead it features an automatic 7 speed CVT transmission with variable settings that can be adjusted on the fly. Above your right thumb is a mode button that allows you to change the gearbox settings from Rain, Touring or Sport. These different settings dramatically change the bikes personality and power delivery.

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Aprilia are best known for their championship winning 125cc racers. However with their 999.6cc 65° V-4 cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC motor strapped into their super compact racing frame, Aprilia are starting to threaten the Japanese manufacturers in the SBK championship. When the RSV4 was released everyone was unsure as to how successful it would be, however as Max Biaggi and Shinya Nakano have proved, The RSV4 is a formidable race bike and the RSV4 factory is essentially a racing bike with headlights. In fact the RSV4 is the closest bike you can buy that fits SBK specifications. Why is this you say? Well specifically because of the racing Ohlin’s adjustable suspension front and back, Adjustable swingarm, steering head, and engine positioning as well as my favorite brakes, the Brembo monoblocs, fitted to the RC8R as well. There are also carbon fibre fenders and a host of electronics helping to tame the 180HP motor.

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