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** SPOILERS!** Random Motorcycle thoughts unworthy of a new thread

Do we really need a womens racing series?

I do not race, so, is it really that much effort that men and women can't fairly compete on the same circuit due to body strength issues?
 
berth said:
Do we really need a womens racing series?

I do not race, so, is it really that much effort that men and women can't fairly compete on the same circuit due to body strength issues?
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Kayla Yaakov is proving we don't in MotoAmerica. She took 3rd in Supersport this year. In fact there are two woman doing well here.

In Europe not so much as far as I know.

In Offroad for sure the women are not fast enough... yet.
 
In case you missed it MotoGP did their last dance at Philip Island in Australia.
The iconic track is a favorite for almost all the racers on the grid. The fast and flowing track will be replaced on the GP circuit but still in use by WSBK, at least for now.

Below is a wonderful pic from the first race.

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Subject: Idea for a 2027 "Ride & Race Calendar" Thread
Hello Moderators,
I wanted to float an idea and get your thoughts before starting a new thread for 2027.
With the forum approaching its 25th anniversary, I was thinking it might be fun to create a "Ride & Race Calendar 2027" thread that focuses on motorcycle destinations tied to motorsports and automotive events throughout the year.
The intent wouldn't be to compete with or replace the forum rallies. Those events already have their own identity and following. Instead, the thread would serve as a running calendar where members could post events they plan to attend and potentially connect with other riders who might be interested in meeting up, riding together, or simply putting faces to screen names.

Just a idea

PaulR 🤪
 
@CDONA -- I think Pismo is just a bit too small, but I like it. :laughing

@PaulR - Good idea. Might exposed some local stuff to more folks as we have speedway, supermoto and more that are not like crazy far and if folks hook up for the ride it might make for some great days.
 
budman said:
Kayla Yaakov is proving we don't in MotoAmerica. She took 3rd in Supersport this year. In fact there are two woman doing well here.

In Europe not so much as far as I know.

In Offroad for sure the women are not fast enough... yet.
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Interesting question. Currently, motorcycles are manufactured for male riders. At least the off road bikes are. When I was working with Megs (5'2" 120lbs) she was a brand ambassador for Husqvarna. She was asked to be at an event in SoCal, Husky would pay her airfare and hotel and supply a bike down there. That doesn't work for her since the bikes were all designed for Graham Jarvis. They gave her a terrible time and as a manufacturer you would think they'd understand the level of mods a tiny woman has to make to be fast and proficiant on their machine. Instead they branded her a prima donna.
CF Moto has a handle on this and I imagine that 675Sr-R will be a star in equalizing men and women on the track.
 
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