Kiwi Rider May Vol.1 2023 | Page 19

filling , leading to more power and increased rear-wheel torque compared to stock . Highperformance valve springs go alongside a highlift cam for high-rpm performance . Being a factory supplied crate engine , the 135 is designed to bolt straight into the chassis of 2021 or newer Milwaukee-Eight powered Harley-Davidsons with no special modifications , and is also backed by a two-year factory warranty if installed at a Harley-Davidson dealer . We ’ ve reached out to Harley-Davidson Australia and New Zealand regarding local availability and pricing , but with US pricing set at $ 7999.95 expect to pay a hefty amount of Kiwi dollars if you want the heft of Harley- Davidson ’ s biggest crate engine to date .

APRILIA ALL-STARS RETURNS

Aprilia ’ s annual party - Aprilia All-Stars - returns to the Misano World Circuit this month with plenty of action both on and off the famous circuit . Aprilia promises a day of festivities and love for bikes and for Italian motorcycling with entry free of charge at the Misano World Circuit , if you happen to be in Italy in the next few weeks , it will definitely be worth a look in ! This year ’ s schedule is jam packed with events , not only on the track , but also off track , thanks to an area dedicated entirely to off road and the Tuareg 660 . It should be a day of unforgettable fun where Aprilia fans can celebrate one of the most victorious brands of motorcycling , its heritage , and its champions . All the Aprilia Racing riders who race in MotoGP and off road will be attending : Aleix Espargaró , Maverick Viñales , Lorenzo Savadori , and this year Miguel Oliveira and Raúl Fernandez as well , Aprilia Racing team RNF riders . Riders Jacopo Cerutti and Francesco Montanari will also be on hand , from the fledgling Aprilia Racing team which won at its début astride a Tuareg 660 tuned by GCorse and Aprilia Racing in the Italian Motorally Championship . Other riders with close ties to Aprilia such as Max Biaggi , Loris Capirossi , and many others will also be in attendance . The riders are only part of the mystique of the Aprilia brand , with the racing bikes that have earned 54 championship titles will be on display , as well as the current range of Aprilia machines which will be available for test rides on the local roads .

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