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Set-up improvement gives Lorenzo Misano win, braking problems leave Rossi disappointed

25 April, 2020

Marc Marquez was highly tipped to win the Misano GP - despite his two crashes - while Jorge Lorenzo struggled with braking issues during the weekend which was making him angry.However, a magical set-up change and a suspension adjustment during…

MotoGP: Alex de Angelis Confirmed as Aoyama Replacement

25 April, 2020

Interwetten Racing has now officially confirmed that Alex de Angelis will be replacing injured Hiroshi Aoyama for the next rounds of the championship. The Sammarinese will take the place of HRC test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi, who has filled in for…

Harley-Davidson and British Superbike in 2009

25 April, 2020

It looks as though fans of the British Superbike will have plenty to celebrate in 2009 as Harley Davidson has announced its participation in the BSB, organising a one-make series for its XR1200.The series gains itself some success, and hats…

Ducati Multistrada 1100S my 2009

25 April, 2020

As we had thought, the Ducati Multistrada 1100S will offered in the distinctive pearl white colouring for 2009. This colour is combined with the racing grey chassis and new engine cover in carbon grey.On the Multistrada 1100S, other carbon finishes…

Niccolò Canepa waiting to undergo surgery

25 April, 2020

Niccolò Canepa sufferd a bad crash with his Red Devils Ducati at turn 5 during Saturday’s second free practice at Nurburgring sustaining a compound fracture to right tibia and fibula.The former MotoGP rider was transferred to the Josef Krankenhaus Clinicwhere…

Hungarian GP to be cancelled due to construction delays

25 April, 2020

Hungary announced last July that it planned to build a motorcycling circuit to host MotoGP competitions, with the first race scheduled for September 20 and now seems that this leg is set to be canceled due to delays in construction…

WSBK Donington: Jakub Smrz pips Jonathan Rea for provisional pole

25 April, 2020

No doubt Liberty Racing’s sponsor Effenbert will be happy that in this afternoon’s first qualifying practice at Donington Park was lead by Jakub Smrz. The Czech rider in the final minutes of the session upped his game and posted a…

Ducati-AMG Diavel Special Edition

25 April, 2020

Who would have thought that Ducati and AMG, the Mercedes Benz performance division, could have gelled so nicely? This special edition Ducati Diavel AMG will go on show next week at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and we’ll bring you…

Buy rider gear at Riders4rider auction and help spinal cord research

25 April, 2020

Interested in helping Wings for Life, a non-profit spinal cord research foundation, and while you’re at it take home some rider memorabilia?Uniti X La Vita (United for Life) and Riders4Riders who organized last week’s charity motocross event at Faenza, starring…

Jerez de la Frontera circuit dedicates corner 13 to Jorge Lorenzo

25 April, 2020

During this weekend’s MotoGP race at Jerez de la Frontera, the Spanish circuit will be dedicating a corner to two-time and reigning World MotoGP Champion Jorge Lorenzo.The City of Jerez and the track organizers have decided to name corner 13…

Federico Sandi joins Effenbert Liberty's Superstock team

25 April, 2020

Effenbert Liberty has decided to add another rider to their Superstock line-up. Team owner Dr. Mario Bertuccio and Superstock Team Manager Natale Egi have decided on CIV rider Federico Sandi.If the last name sounds familiar it’s because Sandi is Max…

Fonsi Nieto to race at Aragon

25 April, 2020

If you thought that Valentino Rossi and Randy de Puniet were slightly mad to return to racing after just 40 and 20 odd days after breaking their legs, then you’ll find Fonsi Nieto absolutely nuts, because he’ll be returning for…

John Hopkins nabs Superpole at Silverstone

25 April, 2020

Superpole 1 saw one rider less on the grid at Silverstone after Tom Sykes crashed during FP2. The Kawasaki rider sprained his ankle and picked up a mild concussion. The first stint went to Eugene Laverty with a best lap…

New Honda CB300R revealed in Brasil

25 April, 2020

Honda has launched its entry level CB300R in Brasil and we must say, it looks mightily good in these pics. It’s an evolution of the CBF250, but it will only be sold initially in Brasil, to be rolled out across…

Marco Simoncelli receives threats ahead of Catalunya GP

25 April, 2020

Just yesterday we posted the news that Marco Simoncelli will be called in by the Race Direction to discuss the incident that saw him involved in the crash that saw Dani Pedrosa break his collarbone and we also added in…

Pedrosa Injured – Out of Qatar Test

25 April, 2020

Dani Pedrosa highsided with his Honda HRC at turn 10 of the Losail Circuit this evening. The Spanish rider crashed heavily injuring his left wrist, the same one that he injured during the Sachsenring race last year.According to Dr. Claudio…

Leon Camier in Aprilia – Now it's Official

25 April, 2020

Aprilia has officially confirmed what Aprilia’s General Director Leo Mercanti already anticipated the other day, that Leon Camier has signed with the factory Aprilia team ito ride in World Superbikes next season.The 23 year old British racing rider, made his…