Sports Bikes
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VR: New Kid On The Block
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The new millennium delivered a few surprises in the world of MotoGP along with one confirmation – KRJR (Kenny Roberts Jnr.) was capable of winning the world championship just like his old man. Building on a second place in the standings the previous year, Kenny took the premier title for Suzuki. And amazingly, despite four…
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BMW goes CARBON
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BMW knows what its doing when it comes to suspension – and its latest creation with ZF (Zahnradfabrik) is further proof. The two firms have collaborated to develop a carbon fibre telescopic fork for BMW’s World Endurance Team. It’s a clever bit of kit consisting of a carbon fibre outer tube and a carbon fibre…
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Yamaha’s Sci-Fi tuning simulator from the future..
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It’s not easy to set up a motorcycle, but Yamaha’s just unveiled a clever bit of technology which could make it a lot easier. Featuring a ‘functioning’ throttle and brake and gear controls, the Motolator (moto-simulator) makes it super easy to try out any number of different bike configurations, and allows Yamaha to adjust the…
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Dominique Aegerter to Step Up to WorldSBK with Yamaha in 2023
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Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to announce that reigning FIM Supersport World Champion and current series leader Dominque Aegerter will step up to the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha for the 2023 season. Aegerter enjoyed an utterly dominant maiden campaign in the WorldSSP class last year and has continued to be the rider to…
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Lapping with a legend: John McGuinness
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You’ve probably got more chance of winning the lottery than taking a guided tour around the Isle of Man with John McGuinness, but thanks to our friends at Honda, we did just that, listening with intent as he talked past and present about the circuit that’s made him a living legend.
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The Stafford Show and the new ‘Naughty 90s’ Hall!
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October 15th and 16th at the Staffordshire County Showground (ST18 0BD) sees the huge Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, tickets from just £14 and kids go free. It’s free to park, too! Let’s hear from CMM Mag’s editor, Bertie Simmonds, about the show: Classic motorcycles have just gotten too expensive. If you’re my age and you…
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Triumph Racing Motocross World Championship team announcement
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Triumph Motorcycles confirms plans to compete in the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship in 2024, with a factory supported race programme under an all-new Triumph Racing banner.
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GasGas, Tech 3 and Pol Espargaro..
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Following the news that GASGAS will be joining the MotoGP paddock for next season, it’ll likely come as no surprise that the KTM and Husqvarna-affiliated firm has just announced it’ll be working with Tech3. The Austrian connection doesn’t end there, because it’s been confirmed that the GASGAS Factory Racing Team will be led by none…
