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MotoGP: Lorenzo leads a Ducati armada on Day 1
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The number 99 heads the Friday timesheets, and on what’s traditionally been Honda turf. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) ripped up the Honda-drenched formbook on Day 1 at the Pramac Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, taking Ducati to the top of the timesheets near the end of FP2 to set a 1:20.885 – only half a second…
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MotoGP: Andrea Iannone leads Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi in opening free practice session of German Grand Prix
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Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) went quickest in FP1 at the Pramac Motorrad Deutschland Grand Prix to beat Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) by 0.390, setting a best time of 1:21.442, with Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) the only other rider to dip under the 1:22 minute bracket in third. Maverick Viñales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP)…
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Sarolea’s Manx 7 electric Superbike. On sale NOW.
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Belgian motorcycle manufacturer Sarolea has made a name for itself over the last few years with its electric powered Superbike. And now you can get your hands on one, if thought of splashing out £40,000 doesn’t make you balk. The first small batch of 20 Sarolea Manx 7’s went on sale in late 2017 –…
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Motorcycle riding skills: Think yourself faster
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Ever had a mental block about an aspect of your riding and wondered how to get over it? Meet psychological coach, Simon Darnton, who may be able to help… “It’s all about rhythm” says Simon Darnton when asked what’s the most common theme that he works on with riders. He’s a psychological coach and before…
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VIDEO: Red Bull’s EPIC battle of the mopeds!
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Red Bull runs some really cool events. And we’ve just found out about its Epic Rise. Essentially, it’s a hillclimb competition in Italy for customised mopeds – and it looks awesome. Riders battle each other on the steep 50m slope, and try to reach the top. Get up the hill the fastest and you win.…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa to be named MotoGP Legend in Valencia
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As decided by the Permanent Bureau formed by FIM President Vito Ippolito and Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, three-time World Champion Dani Pedrosa will become a MotoGP Legend when he hangs up his leathers at the end of this season. The entry into the Legends Hall of Fame will happen at the season finale at Valencia.…
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VIDEO: The world’s smallest motorcycle. The Smalltoe.
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We’ve just been sent a video of the Smalltoe. It’s the world’s smallest motorcycle – and stands at just 2.55 inches tall, and somehow is an actual, functional vehicle, kicking out 0.3bhp with a top speed of 1.24mph. https://youtu.be/qGjvbgwj3t4 It was built by Swedish native, Tom Wiberg – and it’s actually held the Guinness World Record…
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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa announces retirement
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Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda Team) has announced his retirement at the end of 2018. The three-time World Champion ended speculation about his future and made the decision public moments ago, bringing an 18-year career to an end. One of the most successful riders of all time, Pedrosa has the third most podiums, 54 wins and three…
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Ducati and Audi test vehicle to vehicle communication. Aiming to STOP collisions.
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Ducati has been working with Audi, testing its new vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system for motorbikes and cars – that hopes to stop collisions between cars and motorcycles. Ducati has outlined a strategic line, called the “Safety Road Map 2025”, for the development of new safety systems and technologies for its machines. The first steps in…
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Husqvarna’s new FS450 competition-ready Supermoto machine
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NeHusqvarna has just revealed its new FS450 supermoto machine for 2019. It’s a top bit of kit, making the most of the innovative technological evolutions from the 2019 FC450 motocross machine to offer unmatched closed-circuit supermoto performance. It looks awesome, doesn’t it? It’s lightweight and agile, and features a redesigned chassis and engine, which works…
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