09/02/2026
This Year, GEARS Racing Goes All In with Two Teams!
2026 KSEF 7-Hour Endurance Race
GEARS Racing will field two teams this year, with both teams competing aboard KOVE 350RR A / B bikes.
Two teams, six riders, bringing together top racing talent from Taiwan and Japan.
From experienced riders with years of racing experience in Taiwan, to a new-generation rider competing in Japan’s All Japan Road Race Championship,
and international-level riders with experience in the Isle of Man TT, Suzuka endurance races, and racing events across Korea.
The seven-hour battle on the circuit is about to begin!
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🏁 GEARS RACING × KOVE｜A
🇹🇼 Liu Yun-Ching｜耕田 #666
An experienced Taiwanese motorcycle racer with years of competition in road races and endurance races across Taiwan.
He represented Taiwan in the 2025 KSEF 7-Hour Endurance Race and helped his team secure the **Overall Champion** title.
With extensive real-world endurance racing experience, he has a strong understanding of race pace management and motorcycle management throughout long-duration races.
He will be a key rider for the GEARS A Team.
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🇹🇼 Lu Chang-Sheng｜美強生 #66
An experienced Taiwanese motorcycle racer with more than 20 years of racing experience.
He has competed extensively in major Taiwanese motorcycle racing events, including TSR and TSS, building up substantial experience both on the track and as part of racing teams.
Years of competition have given him a consistent race pace and strong track awareness, making him another important asset to the team.
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🇯🇵 Daijiro Hario｜針尾 大治郎
A new-generation Japanese road racer, primarily competing in the MFJ CUP INT-JP250 and All Japan Road Race Championship.
🏆 2024｜Suzuka Sunday Road Race J-GP3｜Season Champion
He began riding motorcycles at the age of four and officially entered motorcycle racing at five. In 2022, he moved into road racing.
In 2025, he joined Yamaha’s young rider development program.
Young, fast, and backed by a comprehensive Japanese road racing development system,
he will bring the GEARS A Team a new generation of speed and competitive strength.
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🏁 GEARS RACING × KOVE｜B
🇯🇵 Michitoshi Ito｜伊東 通敏｜54 years old
In addition to his long-standing involvement in motorcycle racing, Michitoshi Ito is also a professional motorcycle industry specialist with extensive hands-on experience in motorcycles and racing.
🏆 2020｜Kyushu Road Race Championship Series
JSB1000 Class｜Series Champion
Beyond his racing career, Michitoshi Ito also serves as a stunt driver for the action and stunt performance group **筑豊アクションプロジェクト**.
His extensive experience in motorcycle control, extreme riding, and competition will make him a key asset to the GEARS B Team.
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🇯🇵 Takehiko Komine｜小峰 猛彦｜56 years old
🏁 1993–1995｜All Japan Road Race Championship｜GP250 Class
🏁 1998｜Isle of Man TT
He has also competed in international events in Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and other countries, accumulating extensive experience and achieving strong results in multiple endurance races.
From the All Japan GP250 Championship, to the world-famous Isle of Man TT, and circuits across Asia,
his extensive international racing experience and strong track awareness will bring tremendous competitive strength to the GEARS B Team.
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🇯🇵 Masatoshi Tanino｜谷野 昌俊｜57 years old
🏆 2019｜Philippines TSR EFI Class｜King of Scooter｜3rd Place
🏆 2021｜FSW Mini 6 Round 4・Tsukuba Circuit｜S Global Class｜3rd Place
🏆 2022｜Suzuka Mini-Moto 4-Hour Endurance Road Race｜GROM ST Class｜2nd Place
🏆 2024｜Korea TTF ONE DREAM CUP｜BMW G310 Class｜Season Champion
From small-displacement scooters and GROM to the BMW G310, he has competed across different racing series and motorcycle classes.
His extensive experience in endurance racing and competitions across Asia will make him an important asset as we take on the KSEF challenge.
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Two teams, six riders,
Taiwan × Japan × New Generation × Experienced Racers
KSEF 7 Hours Endurance Race
Korea International Circuit
**GEARS Racing is ready to push the limits once again!**
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