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MotoGP Motegi Rider Quotes

7 April, 2020
The 14th round of the MotoGP at the Twin Ring circuit in Japan will probably be remembered for Casey Stoner’s second consecutive win of the season and claiming his 22nd MotoGP victory equalling legends John Surtees, ‘King’ Kenny Roberts and…

Suzuki Spain launches a sportier version of the Gladius 650

7 April, 2020
Suzuki Spain introduces a new, athletic version of the Gladius 650, which will be unleashed - for now - on the Spanish market only. The most versatile V-Twin of the Suzuki range then reappears with a more elaborate design embellished…

How to lean on a BMW S1000RR

7 April, 2020
This video uses a gyroscopic camera on a BMW S1000RR to show us just how to lean into corners on the BMW Superbike. This is technology that obviously comes from the television sports culture of the MotoGP where the camera…

Marco Melandri: 'Rossi's crisis has given me credibility'

7 April, 2020
Valentino Rossi’s failure to perform in two seasons with Ducati has left former MotoGP rider Marco Melandri feeling somewhat vindicated because when he failed at Ducati no one gave him a free pass like fans have been doing with Rossi,…

Scott Nicholls vs Emil Sayfutdinov in Speedway Spat

7 April, 2020
Take a look at Scott Nicholls and Russian teenager Emil Sayfutdinov brawling at the British Speedway Grand Prix at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium.Sayfutdinov was not happy when Nicholls ran him wide for third place in heat five and began pushing at…

Max wants to ride with Ducati Xerox!

7 April, 2020
Max Biaggi has confirmed he wants to ride for the Ducati Xerox Team next year in World Superbike 2009. Max said: “No, I haven’t spoken to Xerox although I spoke today with Troy Bayliss and he said ‘I have nothing…

Eicma 2008: Husqvarna TC 250, SM 450RR and SM 530RR

7 April, 2020
The Husqvarna stand at the Eicma show was, as per tradition, full of novelties, new tunings and models to be had. One such presentation was the Concept SMQ, before closing with 2009 models: the new cross TC 250 and the…

MotoGP 2009: Bridgestone tyre supplier

7 April, 2020
Bridgestone has been officially appointed as the tyre supplier for all MotoGP riders for a three-year period starting from 2009. Bridgestone was the only manufacturer who submitted a proposel to FIM and Dorna. In a press release from Bridgestone Motorsport,…

Aspar will not field a Ducati in 2012 and turns to a CRT

7 April, 2020
From thinking of fielding two Ducati in 2012, to fielding none. This is the decision that Spanish manager Aspar Martinez has come to after leasing negotiations with Ducati fell through.According to British website MCN will no longer be running a…

2011 EICMA: Fantic Motor Caballero 2012

7 April, 2020
Fantic Motor is back. Following the success in the 2 stroke Italian Enduro Championships, the revamped Italian manufacturer now produces 1200 motorcycles per year, 80% of which are sold in the home market and the remainder abroad, especially France, Spain…

Jules Cluzel confirmed with PTR Honda

7 April, 2020
The rumors launched by our French colleagues last week regarding Jules Cluzel having found a Supersport ride with PTR Honda have now been confirmed.Cluzel, after being dumped by WTR Tent 10 Racing Team when they merged with Bike Service Team,…

2012 Aprilia RS4 pics and details

7 April, 2020
This has got to be one for the youth of the world wanting to ride a sportsbike - Aprilia is updating the 50 and 125 cc versions of its Aprilia RS4 for 2012. More attention is being paid to the…

Bordone-Ferrari Italian Rally Motorbike to be launched

7 April, 2020
If you follow rallies and enduro meets, you may have heard of the Bordone-Ferrari Racing Team and you’ll know that Alessandro Botturi, Paolo Ceci, Gerard Farrés and Jordi Viladoms and Francisco “Chaleco” Lopez all ride for this ambitious Italian team…

Nissan 450Z Coming ?

7 April, 2020
Some confusion about the next flagship coupe in the european Nissan lineup. Is the new GT-R coming to Europe too ? Or is there some truth to the Autocar rumours about the Nissan 450Z ?The 450Z should be an evolution…

WSBK: the paddock girls from the Monza round

7 April, 2020
Thanks to our mates from twin-site motoblog.it, here is a little photo gallery dedicated to some of the most fascinating ladies who were spotted here and there in the paddock of the latest World Superbike round, the Italian GP, which…

Suzuki Gladius gallery

7 April, 2020
On Friday, we gave you details of the new naked Suzuki Gladius model. After it’s presentation a Paris, we give you more shots of the lovely bike, equipped with a glorious SV650.This is a naked which is a good starting…

Dainese X-ile leather motorcycle gloves

7 April, 2020
This X-ile glove from Dainese is made to be breathable but resistant to abrasions, with a perforated feature on the back of the hand.The glove is made from composite fibre with thermal carbon properties that provide maximum protection against impact…

Land Rover LRX Concept: first official images

7 April, 2020
Today Auto Motor und Sport published the first official images of the Land Rover LRX Concept that will be shown for the first time at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit.The LRX is a two-door crossover with a coupè-like body that…

Cold temperatures at Aragon limit CRT testing

7 April, 2020
Today’s final day of testing for the four CRT teams at Aragon was hindered by cold air and track temperatures and some wind and the only lap times reported were for Avintia Racing riders Ivan Silva and Yonny Hernandez who…