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MotoGP: Michelin extends EXCLUSIVE tyre contract to 2026
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The tyre specialist has just confirmed it’ll be the sole supplier for MotoGP tyres for another three years. The French manufacturer became the supplier for MotoGP tyres back in 2016, and with the news of the three-year extension, the Michelin and MotoGP partnership should see ten years of racing together. Speaking about the news, Florent…
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Moto2: TRIUMPH confirmed as engine supplier for THREE more years
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The British manufacturer will continue to supply the triple cylinder 765cc for the Moto2 racing championship for another three years. Derived from the engine that powers the Street Triple RS, the Moto2 tuned powerplant delivers an impressive 140hp, so it’s no surprise it’s helped some Moto2 records topple over the last few year, including a…
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PREVIEW: San Marino MotoGP
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Thinking of heading to the iconic Misano World Circuit? Here’s a couple of tips for your trip.
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MotoGP: Maverick Viñales joins Aprilia for 2022
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Following the news that Aprilia has become an official factory MotoGP team, the Italian factory has just announced that Maverick Viñales will be joining its ranks for the 2022 race season. Viñales joins Aleix Espargaró on the RS-GP race bike – and has signed an annual contract to take him through to 2022, although there’s…
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Ducati Manchester announces Carl Fogarty as brand ambassador
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Ducati Manchester has signed up Ducati legend as their new ambassador for the next 12 months.
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Ducati’s Panigale V4 S triumphs on track
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A production Panigale V4 S took first place (and set a new lap record) at the Cremona round of the MotoEstate trophy in Italy – beating some stiff competition. Ok, so it might be amateur racing – but there are some seriously fast riders on some seriously fast bikes involved in the MotoEstate trophy. That’s…
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BSB: The DYNAVOLT Triumph Street Triple 765 RS
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The British factory has revealed the bike that it’ll be putting through its paces as part of this year’s British Supersport Championship. The new Dynavolt Street Triple 765 RS will be raced by Kyle Ryde (World Supersport) and Brandon Paasch (former British Motostar Champion) – while Simon Buckmaster and the PTR race team will be…
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Royal Enfield Twins FT to debut at UK Flat Track competition
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Gary Birtwistle is gearing up to race Royal Enfield Twins FT at UK Flat Track’s first seasonal event at Norfolk Arena on May 8. Last month Royal Enfield announced the brand’s debut on the European racing circuit with news of an exciting sponsorship and collaboration with Gary Birtwistle for the 2021 DTRA Flat Track racing…
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IT’S OFFICIAL! Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team is heading to MotoGP
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With the backing of the Saudi Royal Family, Valentino Rossi’s VR46 team will be going MotoGP racing next year. But they’ve still not settled on a bike. Tanal Entertainment (the holding company of the Saudi royal family) has partnered up with Team VR46 for the next five years – and together they’ll be getting stuck…
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Yamaha is reviving one of its most iconic models: the YZF-R7
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The Japanese factory is reviving one of its best-loved sportbikes – but it’ll probably not be as powerful as you remember.
