News Cycles: September 28, 2018

Sep 28, 2018

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Welcome to News Cycles, Common Tread’s roundup of what’s happening on our servers and everywhere else. Every Friday, look for a collection of news, stories, and all things moto from around the web. This week: datalogging, a million dollars, and Lemmy on a Ducati.

Ducati collecting data — Circuitry on the circuits. Ducati photo.

Behind the scenes: MotoGP’s data collection

In James Taylor’s piece for CAR magazine, get a look at how sensors, data collection, and computer modelling have revolutionized modern motorcycle racing. According to Taylor, “each bike accrues around 25 to 30Gb of granular data over a race weekend.” That data drives the tech that allows Ducati to control the raw power of MotoGP machines. See how it’s done in this peek into the paddock.

Rever app — Rever's looking ahead with new funding for their platform. Rever image.

Rever motorcycle app raises $1 million in venture capital funds

While there are many (maybe too many) motorcycle-related apps out there, few have made a significant impact in the riding community. Rever, one of the leading moto apps available, is poised to take its record/navigate/connect services to the next level with $1 million raised in venture capital funds. Keep an eye on their integration with RLink, an anti-theft device that integrates with the Rever app.

Spurgeon and the police — Philly police keep a close eye on this very suspicious rider. Brett Walling photo.

Are you prepared for a traffic stop?

Well, are you? Get your bike ready to ride trouble-free with a few simple tips. Five minutes now might save you quite a few later.

What’s the difference between an experienced rider and a true racer?

BikeSocial Content Editor Michael Mann has been around a track or two in his riding career. How good is a skilled street rider and track-day enthusiast against an actual racer? BikeSocial pits Mann against Taylor Mackenzie (2016 British Superstock Champion, BSB racer) on the same bike and track to find out. Thanks to a datalogger, they spot the differences you might find between the good and the great.

2018 Ducati Multistrada S review

Lemmy gets the keys to the new Multistrada S, points it west, and puts Ducati’s speedy tourer to the test. With Mrs. Lem along for the ride, the Ducati delivers the goods and becomes the first motorcycle Common Tread’s ever tested to earn a “better-than-perfect reliability track record.”

Video: Satisfying vintage fuel tank restoration

Watch a man with power tools and Honda love restore a tank many riders would have tossed. The end result is almost too nice for a dirt bike. His writeup in the description includes most of the steps and products involved.

Thanks for reading; that's all for this week! If you've got feedback or moto news you'd like to share, shoot an e-mail to commontread@revzilla.com. Check back for more News Cycles every Friday.