Indonesia is like my second home

2 Factory Racing Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, will visit Jakarta this week. Lorenzo is today undertaking a Yamaha promotional activities at several locations in India, sumringah because again come to Indonesia.

"Indonesia is like my second home. I love this country is intertwined with feelings of emotional connection. This is my fifth year consecutive to Indonesia and always fun to be here. Fans me a lot here and they always supported me," Lorenzo said in a press release Yamaha

Lorenzo also expect support from the fans Indonesia to compete in MotoGP this year and won the title.

On his return this time, Lorenzo will be introducing white Jupiter. The Spaniard will also meet and greet with 200 customers who purchase selected Yamaha Jupiter Z the period December 2011 to January 2012.

Also Lorenzo and Spies will also hold a coaching clinic for riders of Yamaha Indonesia Yamaha Cup Race event.

This means the second time to bring the two Yamaha MotoGP rider at a time.

Earlier in 2009, Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi who was then costumed Yamaha, Indonesia greets in four cities.

This year was special because it comes Spies premiered in Indonesia, while for Lorenzo became the fifth consecutive year since 2008, visited the country. In the first year of his arrival, Lorenzo appeared as main guest star Vega ZR launching. Then in 2009 present at the launch of Jupiter and in 2010 during the launch of Lexam. Last year Lorenzo to Bali to shoot TVC ads New Jupiter Z white and meet his loyal fans.

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Lorenzo there are important assets YAMAHA

In the event becomes MotoGP factory team main driver is the desire for all Rider ... No exception Jorge Lorenzo, who debuted in MotoGP in 2008 with Tim manufacturer directly paired with the Yamaha and Valentino Rossi.


At the beginning of the season the MotoGP class, Lorenzo was struggling with the Yamaha YZR-M1, and the drivers are often born in Palma de Mallorca, 24 years ago this fall up to tame the prototype Yamaha motorcycle.


Lorenzo recorded his first season had 3 times the terrible accident, ie, in the circuit of Shanghai-China, Montmelo-Catalunya and Laguna Seca-American.


Lorenzo's mental and physical exams in Year 2008 and 2009, turned out to fruition in the 2010 MotoGP season which makes it as MotoGP World Champion.


But unfortunately in 2011, Lorenzo failed to retain his champion and should be absent in the last 3 series because of severe accidents in Practice Warm Up session at Phillip Island that resulted in injury to a finger.


Lorenzo ended the season at position 2011 Runner Up, and must admit to the might of Casey Stoner and Honda.
Well at the beginning of 2012, and Lorenzo's Yamaha contract will end, but as it is posted on a MotoGP Race, Yamaha boss Lin Jarvis, revealed that Lorenzo is an important asset for the future of Yamaha.


"There is no reason to wait any longer, we probably would have done it sooner ... I think Jorge feel comfortable in the Yamaha and so far we have seen, and I do not expect he would be hooked to move to another heart ... One factor that will be key is whether the new 1000 cc motorcycle can be competitive, and I am very confident in the performance of these motors, "said Lin Jarvis.


Last, the struggle was very severe 2011 Team Yamaha Yamaha motorcycle lost power due to Honda, but the struggle Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies trio compete against the Honda Repsol inappropriate in the given thumb.


Yamaha already had a talented rider, Yamaha struggled to live how to mix mes

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bad race aragon for yamaha

Yamaha Team rider Jorge Lorenzo Aragon Grand Prix hope to be the worst series forthe Yamaha team this season. Lorenzo believes his side can continue to compete with the Repsol Honda team in another series until the end of the 2011 season.

2010 world champion entered the third and finished 14 seconds adrift of Repsol HondaTeam rider, Casey Stoner, who finished first. According to Lorenzo, the third position is the best result that can be achieved with a package of Yamaha motorcycles.

"Seize the third place is a remarkable achievement in Aragon. I want to celebrate withthe people who supported me," said Lorenzo in front of his supporters on Sunday (09/18/2011), in Alcaniz, Spain.

The Spaniard was admitted to struggle on the track circuit Aragon. Several times thetires almost slipped around the corner.

"After the victory at Misano, the bout at the Aragon is a disaster for us," said Lorenzo

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lorenzo ready to perform for Motegi

Yamaha has confirmed it will compete in the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi in October with a full strength line-up of Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies.

The manufacturer's commitment had been in doubt due to safety concerns with the Fukushima nuclear plant, approximately 110km away, which was heavily damaged during the earthquake and tsunami that rocked the east coast of Japan in March.

Indeed, with several riders – including title contender Lorenzo, Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi - voicing their concerns over the event, which is rescheduled to run on October 2nd and passed as safe by the FIM, there are fears that some won't make the trip.

Nonetheless, with less than a month to go before the event, Yamaha has now become the first factory team to formally commit to its home event, with both Lorenzo and Spies, adding that it will run in the red and white livery that commemorates its 50th WGP anniversary.

A brief statement from the team read:

“Yamaha Factory Racing herewith confirms the attendance of its riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies to compete for round 15 of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship at Motegi in Japan on 2nd October.

“The Yamaha Factory Racing team will race in Yamaha's WGP50th Anniversary red and white livery for the 4th time this year at the home GP of team owner Yamaha Motor

from : www.crash.net

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Problem Japanese MotoGP, Lorenzo Prioritizing Health

Jorge Lorenzo currently need the points to catch Casey Stoner in the MotoGP worldchampionship title race. However, it will not affect his decision related Japanese MotoGP.

The victory at Misano makes Lorenzo managed to cut the distance of Stoner in the championship. Which stood at 224 points, the Yamaha rider is now only behind 35 points from the rival who controls the top position.

Although the center takes a lot of points, attitudes about the Japanese MotoGP Lorenzounchanged. He's just going to go to Motegi when he was absolutely sure the circuit issafe from nuclear radiation.

As is known, by the earthquake and tsunami, the Japanese MotoGP title this year,postponed from April to October 2. However, a number of racers including Lorenzo's afraid to come to Japan because of the explosion of a nuclear reactor Fukushima which is about 124 km from Motegi.

"My decision about the Japanese will not depend on the championship. If I was sure togo, then I'll go," Lorenzo said in MCN.

"I do not care about the championship because as I always say, my priority is my health," he said.

Yamaha have confirmed that they will still participate in the Japanese MotoGP despiteLorenzo and Ben Spies will be absent. That is, they are likely to use the original Japanese test rider.

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lorenzo's note : MISANO FINALLY!

Hello!"I really wanted to blog content, with good humor. The latter have been complicated, most of few words, not knowing what to expect. Today is different. We have won again and the truth is known to Misano win glory.
I like this circuit and I think it gives me quite well. No accumulation numbers Estoril, where I won three times in MotoGP, but I climbed the podium four times (one win and three second places). The weekend was almost perfect since Friday. We had difficulties in the first free practice, but from that evening we were very competitive.

The set-up and endure the heat, always using the camelback, the system we use for hydration and moisture were key to the battle. I thought the race would be much more complicated. Do not get me wrong, I do not say it was an easy win. Quite the contrary. I needed 13 runs to win from start to finish. But I thought I would move Casey at some point, which would have changed a bit the movie and had become a duel, mano a mano.

It's my third win of the season, but overall I am still far from Casey. We have recovered nine points and now we're going to Aragon we stand at 35 points. I hope this year is Motorland talisman, I need it. I have wanted to come and see people in my fan club. Last year I was not right with them, the results made me angry. So I owe you one.

Today we tested the 1000cc at Misano. The feelings are still good, but there is much work ahead. Both Ben and I have shot all day with the new Yamaha in the second practice we do. This evening we left by car to Milan for tomorrow visited the offices of Yamaha with Wayne Rainey, which will make it a special day. "

My triumph is obviously for him. See you in Aragon.

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lorenzo's note : Graining DAMN!

I have two races to forget. Because of some bugs we are choices of title. But there are still many to attempt a comeback. I have confidence and hope is the last to be lost.

Casey is doing a flawless season. Has not committed a single mistake in the race and the only zero accumulated was to Jerez, where Rossi pulled. Otherwise have been scored in all.

In Indy was again unstoppable. Neither the asphalt that we have all been able to stop complaining. I was hoping to be ahead in the race, but the tires held up slightly, about five laps. The damn graining (consumption of the tire) has turned to dust. As we talked with the team, was fourth at the most one could hope for. The other hope was that Ben Casey won, but problems forced him out is making a big comeback.

Now we are 44 points apart. the new attempt to cut begins this weekend. I'm going to San Marino, bypassing the home. I hope to recover well until Friday.

On Thursday I go back to the circuit. First I have an event in my personal sponsor Rimini Hot Wheels and then the interviews and press conference at Misano. This time I have no special helmet and Yamaha brings the colors red and white.
I hope you have better luck without it. Misano I like, I have gotten great results in all categories, so be ready for battle.

A greeting

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Yamaha Paint the Front Row Red and White at Indianapolis

Yamaha Factory Racing riders Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo scored the first double Yamaha front row of the year today in qualifying for tomorrow’s Grand Prix of Indianapolis. Local hero Spies continued to impress with the strong form in evidence from the beginning of the weekend. The qualifying session saw him quickly up to impressive speed. Despite repeatedly breaking under the pole time for the first two splits Spies was unable to topple Casey Stoner from the top spot so will start from second place for the race.

Reigning World Champion Lorenzo finally made a breakthrough mid-qualifying after struggling for the first three sessions to find a competitive set up on the newly surfaced Indianapolis track. A big set up change to his YZR-M1 with less than half the session to go changed his fortunes, allowing him to climb quickly up to third behind his team mate with two quick laps in succession. Lorenzo will now use the valuable warm up time tomorrow morning to test the consistency of the set up before the race.

Ben Spies 2nd

“It was good today, we didn’t have a fast lap in the end but we got on the front row. We did over 30 laps on a set of tyres and went quite quick at the end, still able to do 39s which is good. The last couple of laps we tried our hardest to catch Casey but with five minutes to go I think I ripped my tank spacer off that holds me back on the bike which didn’t help. I wasn’t disappointed as I knew we had a gap to fourth so we’d be on the front row. It wasn’t the perfect session and Casey was just too fast. I think the race will be different; the tyres will be pretty greasy after ten laps but my bike’s working really well on used tyres so we’ll see what happens.”

Jorge Lorenzo 3rd

“Qualifying was much better than the other three practices so far this weekend. I improved a lot and had a lot more confidence with the front, we changed one bike completely which worked. We are much more confident for tomorrow now. I would like to be closer to Casey, but seven tenths is better than one second and a half. It’s going to be a very tough race for everybody. The front tyre, especially on the left side is graining from the fourth lap so it’s going to be a complicated ride. Let’s see what happens.”

Wilco Zeelenberg

“Well I can say one thing, we finally found the right direction to go in which is where we struggled until half way through qualifying. With the bike adjustment we improved a lot, we fitted a qualifying tyre and Jorge pushed for two laps. The bike was stable and we were quite pleased with the result. Ben has been spot on the whole weekend and I think he will be a big contender for the victory for tomorrow. We need to find consistency now and see if we can improve a little bit more for the race.”

Massimo Meregalli

“The overall result is pretty good today, both riders are on the front row and there is no better way to start the race. Ben’s rhythm is very good so I am positive; we have done a really good job so far. Jorge improved every session and is now up there so I am expecting a really good battle tomorrow.” from : yamaha website

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Yamaha : no team order

Team Yamaha Factory Team Order will not apply in an effort to help achieve the tittle Jorge Lorenzo MotoGP World Champion 2011.

Go to Indianapolis this weekend's series, from Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner has taken the lead with 32 points for Lorenzo, the teammate, Ben Spies, with 109 points in sixth. There are seven rounds and 175 potential points remaining.

Earlier this year, Lorenzo said that he felt the nail on the Team Order if only one rider on the team that struggled to reach the title.

"If your partner can help you and they do not fight for the championship, MKA we are a team, right?" said the defending champion. "Our salaries come from our brand, so the pair should help you if that is possible.

"MotoGP is not like football but a team, and success for the brand is very important."

With Spies finish ahead of Lorenzo only once this season, when his debut victory at Assen, where Lorenzo crashes after start. Questions about team orders may sound academic.

But Spies as a Yamaha rider Lorenzo surpass satellite in front of fans in Indianapolis last year, qualifying on pole position and finished second behind Dani Pedrosa during the race.
Texas Youth was also expected to get another victory this season

"We never gave Team Order and has no plans to do it!" Said the Yamaha Factory team spokesman told Crash.net. "I'm sure you remember Motegi last year!"

In Japan GP last year, Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi's team-matenya involved a fierce battle for third place, which eventually won by Rossi.

After the race, Lorenzo and his team felt the level of resistance offered by Rossi has been proportionate.

"Valentino taking too many risks and Jorge touched several times, which should not happen when Jorge tittle fight for the champion," said Lorenzo's team manager Wilco Zeelenberg.

Meanwhile Stoner, winner of six races this year, firmly against any team orders it.

"I never thought there must be absolutely Order Team," said Stoner. "This is not football. You are not completely on the same team, playing for the same .. We have the right of each of ourselves."

Maybe some do not know what it is TEAM ORDER.
Team orders is a term in motor racing championship which is a strategy from the team that issued the instructions to ridernya to deviate from the normal practice of racing towards his team-mates because they would fight the other team riders. For example, a team member who commands one of ridernya to let his teammate overtake, or ordered both drivers to hold position to maintain a good position without risk of collision.

This is generally done when one rider behind in certain races, but have the opportunity to earn the title. Team rider will then instruct them to arrange themselves on the track so give way to riders who need it most.

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yamaha change engine bike

Jorge Lorenzo gain additional strength in an attempt to catch up 32 points from the MotoGP championship leader Casey Stoner. Lorenzo will be supported by a new engine Yamaha YZR-M1 in the United States GP at Indianapolis Circuit, 28 August.

2011 world champion has tested his new machine was at Circuit Brno, Czech Republic, earlier this week. Lorenzo able to record the best time of 1 minute 56.727 seconds. The new engine is the Spaniard has more acceleration and speed.

"Maybe this machine is only slightly different than before. But clearly, we will use it in Indy. This machine is a little faster," said Lorenzo modestly to Motorcyclenews. "But, always nice mendaptkan something new."

Yamaha's camp also is trying to confirm the fairing, electronics, and a new chassis in Brno. Japanese manufacturers are making great efforts to maintain the title of world champion.

Lorenzo's teammate, Ben Spies, also conducts engine tests was 800. Texas drivers from the United States will also use a new engine in the Grand Prix to be held in that country.

Spies took pole position and finishing in the top two at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last season. "I always like to get hockey if you look at Indy," he said.

Lorenzo admitted optimist could rival Stoner. "I am currently 32 points adrift. There are still seven races, many points still up for grabs are all still rely on myself. So I will not give up," said Lorenzo.

Lorenzo claimed to have the experience two years ago. "When I was very fortunate to cut the points in Indianapolis with Valentino Rossi," recalls Lorenzo hopes to repeat the success in 2009 ago as Grand Prix in Indianapolis where she had her first podium.

So Lorenzo and his team prepared to face the Indianapolis GP. "We have picked up points lost as it has been assigned in the final race," said Lorenzo

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Refreshed Yamaha Factory Racing Ready for Brno GP

A well deserved mid-season two week break is nearly over and Yamaha Factory Racing is preparing to continue the 2011 MotoGP battle at Brno this weekend for the Grand Prix of Czech Republic.

Having spent his break relaxing in the Dominican Republic, defending World Champion Jorge Lorenzo is fighting fit and ready to continue his battle with Championship leader Casey Stoner for the title. The Mallorcan has four wins at the Brno circuit, one in 125cc, two in 250cc and a textbook maiden Brno MotoGP victory last year on his way to Championship victory. With eight races remaining on the calendar and a points deficit of just 20 to the lead, Lorenz has everything to fight for this weekend.

Ben Spies arrives at Brno this weekend fresh from time out in his home state of Texas, looking to improve on his impressive performance at the Czech circuit last year. The American has one World Superbike victory at Brno under his belt and was denied his maiden pole in his rookie MotoGP appearance last year by just 0.338 seconds from Dani Pedrosa. An impressive race run saw him finish just off the podium in fourth.

This year’s race will mark the 42^nd World Championship race on the Brno circuit, having first appeared on the calendar in 1965 as a road circuit. Now a fully closed track, the circuit is a favourite with many riders for its dramatic elevation changes and the fast close racing it generates.

Following the Brno race weekend Yamaha Factory Racing will remain at the circuit for a one-day 1000cc test in preparation for the 2012 Championship.

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Battle set to resume at Brno

After the mid-season two week break it will come as no surprse Yamaha factory riders Ben Spies and reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo are straining at the leash to resume battle. This Sunday hostilities continue at Brno for the Grand Prix of Czech Republic.

Jorge Lorenzo is fighting fit and ready to continue his contest with Championship leader Casey Stoner for the title. The Mallorcan has four wins at the Brno circuit, one in 125cc, two in 250cc and a textbook maiden Brno MotoGP victory last year on his way to Championship victory. With eight races remaining on the calendar and a points deficit of just 20 to the lead, Lorenz has everything to fight for this weekend.

Ben Spies arrives at Brno this weekend fresh from time out in his home state of Texas, looking to improve on his impressive performance at the Czech circuit last year. The American has one World Superbike victory at Brno under his belt and was denied his maiden pole in his rookie MotoGP appearance last year by just 0.338 seconds from Dani Pedrosa. An impressive race run saw him finish just off the podium in fourth.

This year’s race will mark the 42nd World Championship race on the Brno circuit, having first appeared on the calendar in 1965 as a road circuit. Now a fully closed track, the circuit is a favourite with many riders for its dramatic elevation changes and the fast close racing it generates.

Following the Brno race weekend Yamaha Factory Racing will remain at the circuit for a one-day 1000cc test in preparation for the 2012 Championship

After the long break we are going to Brno completely recharged and ready to fight and try to reduce the gap with CaseyJorge Lorenzo

Jorge Lorenzo
"After the long break we are going to Brno completely recharged and ready to fight and try to reduce the gap with Casey. This is a track I like and where I won last year. I hope we can start the second half of the season on the podium. After the race we will be testing the 1000cc bike for one day. I am really looking forward to discovering the new Yamaha."

Ben Spies
“It’s been really cool to hang out at home with my friends and family in Texas and take a break from the racing. I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike now, especially at Brno which is a track I really enjoy. It was good to me in Superbike and we showed a lot of potential there last year, I nearly had pole position and think I could have challenged for a podium if I hadn’t suffered a frond end grip issue early in the race.”

from : http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/sport/motogp/MotoGP+Brno-4143.html

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Lorenzo & Ben Spies to Yamaha Boost Sales

Celebration of 50 years gait Yamaha in MotoGP and motorcycle facelift launched Yamaha, Yamaha is boosting sales in July. Currently, the market is still dominated Yamaha motor sport.

Yamaha sales in July was 312,506 units, an increase of 28.20 percent compared to June. The largest contribution to sales was donated Jupiter whose sales shot up 111.75 percent or contributed 65.18 percent of total sales of Yamaha.

Scorpio is in second place as much as 22.20 percent with 56.65 percent increase in sales compared with June. Followed by Vega ZR is ranked third largest increase in its contribution as much as 53.79 percent or 19.96 percent of total sales of Yamaha.

"The increase in sales in July marked the success of the campaign 50 years of Yamaha in MotoGP are encouraged during June and July. Also the launch of Vega ZR facelift. While the Scorpio rising rapidly due to increasing demand from areas Yamaha. Demand is driven consumers who are increasingly like the Scorpio model, "said Indra Dwi Sunda, PR & Corporate Communication Head Yamaha Indonesia, in a press release.

In June and July, Yamaha held a national sales campaign purchase of New Jupiter Z all types. Buyers get 50 years of MotoGP edition package. In addition, also Yamaha Jupiter Z throw 300 units limited edition with 50 years of Yamaha logo are allocated nationally.

Yamaha Vega ZR launched last June. Such change comes with a new color green, automatic headlight was on (Aho), a new speedometer design, graphic striping such as batik with graphics and forms of writing Vega seat that turns into a more sporty.

Meanwhile, the power of Yamaha in the motorcycle segment with the best-selling sport again emphasized the sweetness of Scorpio. In July 3816 Scorpio units sold, up 1380 units (56.65 percent) compared to June. Touring still accounted for the largest sales in the category Yamaha sport as much as 22 393 units, up 22.27 percent compared to June.

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