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Bridgestone Tires in MotoGP (w/videos)

13 April, 2020

Check out these two videos from Bridgestone, the Japanese tire manufacturer who is the sole supplier to MotoGP. The first is more or less an explanation for newbies who watch MotoGP racing, describing the the number and type of tires…

World Superbike riders preview upcoming Monza round

13 April, 2020

World Superbike at Monza. The iconic Temple of Speed will be hosting this weekend’s fourth round of the championship and celebrating the 21st time that World Superbikes has raced at this historic venue and also the series 25th anniversary.Monza is…

MotoGP Catalunya: Casey Stoner untouchable in FP2 leads Honda 1-2-3

13 April, 2020

Another MotoGP free practice at Montmelò that was conditioned by the weather and above all the track condtions, which went from wet to damp and drying that destroyed more than one of Bridgestone’s hard wet tires.Casey Stoner did another of…

WSBK Portimao Tests – Day 1

13 April, 2020

The curtain has just come down on 2009 WSBK season on Sunday, but the first day of the official 2010 test got underway today at Portimao.Not all riders had their transponders on, so the times are unofficial and from some…

Sandro Cortese wins Sepang race and takes Moto3 championship title

13 April, 2020

The Sepang International Circuit grandstands were packed today for the 16th round of the GP championship, whether it’s because three riders could be crowned today (Jorge Lorenzo has less chances to take the MotoGP title) or because Moto3 rider and…

Claudio Corti to race for Pedercini at Magny Cours

13 April, 2020

Finally some good news for Moto2 rider Claudio Corti. The Italian will be taking part in the final round of the World Superbike championship this weekend at Magny Cours and will be riding a Kawasaki for Pedercini and replacing David…

Interview with Michel Fabrizio, WSB Ducati Xerox Rider

13 April, 2020

Troy Bayliss is the new World Champion 2008 Superbike and all media attention went to the new champion at Magny Cours which was a good moment for Twowheelsblog to have a talk with Troy’s teammate Michel Fabrizio, Ducati Xerox rider…

Suzuki to reveal DL650 V-Strom?

13 April, 2020

Suzuki is planning an event to unveil an unnamed model, which apparently could be the next Suzuki DL650 V-Strom according to rumours. The only indication of the model that Suzuki has revealed in a press invitation is that it will…

MotoGP Silverstone inside the paddock images

13 April, 2020

We hope that you guys aren’t tired of looking at our previous MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 galleries (854 fantastic photos) because we still have another batch of images from the Hertz British GP at Silverstone. This new gallery puts you…

BMW C600 Sport and C650 GT: video available

13 April, 2020

Two of the most sought-after models at the latest 2011 EICMA in Milan were the new maxi-scooters from BMW, the C650 GT and C600 Sport, and here is a video released by the German manufacturer showing us the newborn maxi-scoots…

MotoGP – Valentino Rossi talks about his title, season and race (w/video)

13 April, 2020

Valentino Rossi celebrated his 9th World Championship title on the warm down lap with his fan club’s usual celebration t-shirt and new helmet designed by Aldo Drudi and a live rooster wearing Rossi colours carried on track by Uccio’s dad.“Gallina…

47 Teams and 91 Entries for Moto2

13 April, 2020

When FIM, Dorna and IRTA announced that they were changing the 250cc class to 600cc Moto 2, most fans turned up their noses and declared that it was the end of an excellent championship and that it would be an…

Red Bull X-Fighters final

13 April, 2020

The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour final will take place at the Battersea Power Station in London on August 22nd. The spectacular location has been renovated to host the event and 12 of the best Motocross Freestyle riders will participate,…

Dani Pedrosa fitness update

13 April, 2020

Following the surgery to relieve to relieve the compression on his left subclavian artery that hampered his first two races of the season, Dani Pedrosa blogged an update his health status on Monday following a new medical check-up.With less than…

12 MotoGP riders vs 10 CRT riders

13 April, 2020

According to Italian weekly MotoSprint Loris Capirossi’s new advisory job with Dorna will not only be regarding safety, rules and regulations but he’ll also liaison with the new CRT teams.This is the provisional CRT list with Team Laglisse having yet…

Nicky Hayden has scaphoid surgery

13 April, 2020

Nicky Hayden underwent surgery yesterday in California (supposedly by Dr. Arthur Ting in Fremont) to repair his fractured right scaphoid.The Ducati rider sustained a double fracture to his wrist during the last GP race of the season at Valencia, when…

Malaguti Maverick: 250cc

13 April, 2020

We’ve been waiting for the re-birth of the smaller cylinder segment for a while, as they’re great motorcycles for riders new to two wheels or for whoever wants a bike that’s easy to ride and manage.In Italy, imports could be…

MV Agusta F3 700 design

13 April, 2020

This drawing comes from design student Mirco, and features an MV Agusta F3 700. Mirco is a fan of Transportation Design and is looking to specialise in motorcycle renderings and design (he’s currently in his second year).Mirco is undertaking the…

Dani Pedrosa confirms he'll undergo surgery after Jerez

13 April, 2020

Dani Pedrosa, ahead of this weekend’s SpanishGP has confirmed that he’ll be undergoing surgery immediately after the Jerez race.The operation which was already suggested by Dr. Mir of the Dexeus Clinic the other day, and comes after other medical tests…