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Hayden: “I wish MotoGP was like WorldSBK with another race!”
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MotoGP Legend and 2006 World Champion knew it would be difficult stepping into injured Jack Miller’s shoes at Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS for the Aragon GP, but the American admits he’d underestimated the challenge ahead slightly with a whole new bike, electronic package and tyres. Off the pace on Friday, the recent WorldSBK podium…
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MotoGP: Misano press conference – 8 quotes from the Gods
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Umm… the headline says it all really. The Misano MotoGP round has happened and here’s 8 (yep) quotes from the men that matter most this weekend. Make of them what you will. Here you go: Maverick Vinales, Suzuki ECSTAR: “Honestly, I haven’t even had time to make a party. When I arrived Monday, I just…
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Sam Lowes completes Aprilia MotoGP test at Misano
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Aprilia has completed two days of testing at Misano World Circuit with a line up of current Aprilia Racing Team Gresini riders Alvaro Bautista and Stefan Bradl as well as the two development team RS-GP machines, which will be contested next year by our own Sam Lowes, currently contesting Moto2 and former 125 world champion…
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Lorenzo tops the timesheets at MotoGP test
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Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo topped the timings in the one day official post-race test at the Automotodrom Brno with a 1:55.394, as the reigning champion proved the fastest man on track ahead of teammate Valentino Rossi (+0.371) and Repsol Honda Team rider Marc Marquez (+0.754). Those present at the test were Movistar…
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Rossi: “We are fast and I‘m comfortable”
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The German GP is all about getting points back for Valentino Rossi after an uncharacteristic mistake in Assen. He’s had three DNFs in 2016 already. There’s no doubt Rossi has had the pace to win, but luck just hasn’t been on his side in Assen or Mugello. Closing down the significant 42-point gap to…
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My bike: 2005 Triumph Speed Triple review
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My bike: 2005 Triumph Speed Triple review. MY BIKE – The details Owner: Matt James Price paid: £5500 Spec: 128bhp/78lb-ft Kerb weight: 207kg Tank: 18 litres Seat: 815mm Miles on clock: 44,000 Average mpg: Around 43mpg Current tyres: Michelin Pilot Road 4 General impressions: Great fun, stonking motor, never fails to put a smile…
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Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700: First impressions
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Editor Tony Carter is out in Italy on the world launch of the Yamaha MT-07 Tracer 700. He’s sending through live updates: First impression is great all rounder, at £6299, it will sell loads. It is very capable, and on Michelin Pilot Road 4 tyres, smooth and predictable. Brakes are predictable and progressive, but not loads of…
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Video: Michelin and Harley-Davidson made a film together – and here it is
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Here’s an odd bit of marketing from the tyre giants at Michelin and the people at Harley-Davidson – and it’s in the form of a pretty high-production-values movie that’s a way to kill some time. It’s called The Gift, it’s about a father and sons and stuff – and it involves motorcycles. Umm… other than…
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My bike: 2011 BMW R1200RT review
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The spec: Owner: Anthony Greenwood Price paid: £14,100 (with extras) Spec: 110bhp/85lb-ft Kerb weight: 259kg Tank: 27 litres Seat: 820mm Miles on clock: 8160 Average mpg: 45-59mpg Current tyres: Michelin Pilot Road 4 I bought the RT brand new in Spring 2011 from Cannon BMW in Witham – they offered me a good deal as…
