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BMW and Aprilia in MotoGP in 2012?

10 April, 2020
Will BMW and Aprilia be racing in MotoGP in 2012? That’s a question that’s been floating around since the FIM and Dorna announced the new MotoGP rules that will go into effect in 2012. with final ratification expected at the…

WSBK Phillip Island: Carlos Checa blitzes the field in race 1

10 April, 2020
Confirming all the predications and expectations, Carlos Checa won the first race of round 1 at Phillip Island. The Spaniard completely dominated the race, blitzing the field after the first two opening laps to cruise to big margin victory of…

Moto2: Andrew Pitt to Sub for Alex Angelis

10 April, 2020
RSM Scot Racing has chosen two time Supersport World champion (2001 with Kawasaki, 2008 with Honda Ten Kate) Andrew Pitt as Alex De Angelis subsitute in their Moto2 team. DeAngelis in turn is subbing for injured Hiroshi Aoyama in the…

BMW Motorrad Italia presents 2012 Superbike team

10 April, 2020
At the MIB Restaurant & Cafè located in the heart of Milan's financial district near the Italian Stock Exchange, World Superbike team BMW Italia officially presented their Superbike and Superstock 2012 line-ups and a mock-up of their new sponsor Goldbet’s…

Genata RC-125: a Yamaha YZF-R125 clone 'made in China'

10 April, 2020
It is an old story by now, but apparently in China there’s no such a thing as plagiarism. We present you with the images of the Genata RC-125, a sportsbike ‘made in China’ that we would not hesitate to call…

Pramac Ducati confirms Carlos Checa for next two races

10 April, 2020
It wasn’t exactly a closely guarded secret after Carlos Checa informed fans via Twitter he would be at Estoril and Valencia, but now Pramac Ducati has officially confirmed his presence in the next two MotoGP races.The Spaniard who has spent…

Dani Pedrosa to return for Estoril GP

10 April, 2020
After withdrawing from the Australian GP two weeks ago, Dani Pedrosa will attempt to ride this weekend at Estoril.According to the Spaniard, the two Friday practice sessions will be also be fitness test, to see if he’s recovered enough strength…

Stefan Bradl signs a two year deal with LCR Honda

10 April, 2020
It was just a matter of waiting a few days after the Valencia test and the final contract details to be ironed out, but as expected Moto2 World Champion Stefan Bradl will be riding for LCR Honda, and for two…

Riders Comments Day 2- Sepang

10 April, 2020
After the second day of testing in hot and humid Sepang, here’s what the riders had to say:Valentino Rossi: Position: 3rd Time: 2.01.626 Laps: 40“Today we tested some new electronic solutions in order to allow me to open the throttle…

BMW to withdraw from World Superbikes at the end of 2013

10 April, 2020
After slimming down its efforts at the end of 2012 season, but still supporting Feel Racing - that currently runs under the GoldBet Italia banner, BMW Motorrad has decided terminate its factory involvement in the FIM Superbike World Championship at…

Marc Marquez undergoes eye surgery

10 April, 2020
Marc Marquez was supposedly almost recovered from his double vision problems in his right eye that he sustained during his practice crash at Sepang last October, but the young Spanish rider has opted to undergo surgery to correct the fastidious…

Stefan Bradl tests Honda 2013 RC213V at Motegi

10 April, 2020
Despite some serious arm pump issues that hindered his performance during yesterday’s MotoGP race at Motegi (he finished 6th) Stefan Bradl was back on track today (Monday) at the Japanese circuit for a private test with Honda’s 2013 machine.The German…

Loris Capirossi Laps the Isle of Man

10 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo wasn’t the only MotoGP rider at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, Rizla Suzuki rider Loris Capirossi was also present to lead the Suzuki parade that was part of the Japanese manufacturer celebrations of 50 years of international…

Jorge Lorenzo injured, out of Australian GP

10 April, 2020
Casey Stoner will have free reign to take the 2011 World Championship today at his home circuit at Phillip Island and will need just a sixth place finish as Jorge Lorenzo has been forced to withdraw from the race.Lorenzo suffered…

Andrea Dovizioso breaks collarbone in motocross accident

10 April, 2020
The winter break isn’t going so well for MotoGP riders, Nicky Hayden broke his scapula and ribs while training at the end of December and today Andrea Dovizioso posted this photo on his Facebook page, reporting that he’s in the…

Valentino Rossi's Ducati Desmosedici GP11 – first pics

10 April, 2020
Not already tired of Ducati Vrooom are you, because here are the first pics of Valentino Rossi’s Ducati Desmosedici GP11 2011 livery.We have to admit we were expecting way worse, but Aldo Drudi probably was told to go a little…

Argentina to host MotoGP from 2013

10 April, 2020
Back in March we posted a story that MotoGP could be returning to the South American continent and specifically in Argentina and now that rumor looks to be true.According to the Argentian press, the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit has…

Althea Racing in shock split with Ducati

10 April, 2020
After testing with the Ducati Panigale for three days at Aragon earlier this month, Althea Racing and Ducati have decided in a shocking move to part company after three proficuous years - that includes a World title in Superbike and…

E-Solex: the fastest electric motorcycle in the world

10 April, 2020
The Bonneville Speedway is an area of the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, which is famous the world over for being the location where most land speed records on two and for wheels have been set. It is also the home…

Ducati Wrooom 2010 Takes Off (w/video)

10 April, 2020
Here’s the first video from Ducati’s 2010 Wrooom in Madonna di Campiglio in the heart of the Italian Dolomite mountains. The event has officially opened today with Casey Stoner and Nicky Hayden arriving and then taking to the mountains for…