Sports Bikes
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Doohan was down but not out…
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After a horror crash at Assen and two months out of action, Mick Doohan showed real grit and determination to finish second in the Championship in 1992 (just four points behind Wayne Rainey). The Aussie proved himself as a force to be reckoned with… Unbeknownst to anyone at the time, the 1992 season heralded the…
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Busa Bonanza announced
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Suzuki GB and Bennetts insurance have teamed up to host an action-packed Busa Bonanza, which will take place on 26 April at Elvington Airfield and give owners the chance to ride their own Hayabusa flat-out in a run-what-you-brung-style event, as well as the opportunity to test ride the new, third generation machine. Open to all…
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Dates for 2022: Road Racing!
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Last month we brought you the full lowdown on all of the top flight racing action for MotoGP, WSB, MXGP and BSB – but this time, to make sure you’re ready for all of the road racing action, here’s a full list of key dates for the 2022 season. Kicking off with the Cookstown 100…
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Wayne Rainey to ride his YZR500 at the Festival of Speed
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Goodwood has announced that three-time 500cc World Motorcycle Champion Wayne Rainey will make his first appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard on 23-26 June 2022.
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Honda secures Motul as new title sponsor for BSB and road racing campaigns
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Honda Racing has finalised a new sponsorship deal with Motul for the 2022 season, which will see them in action in the British Superbike Championship and on the roads, with racing at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT. It’s the 30th anniversary of the iconic Fireblade, which is why the factory…
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HASLAM BACK IN BENNETTS BSB WITH LEE HARDY RACING KAWASAKI
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It’s been announced on MSV.com that former champion Leon Haslam will make his return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this year, after signing a new deal with Lee Hardy Racing to reunite with Kawasaki and bid for a second crown. The ‘Pocket Rocket’ was well established as a title contender in the British Championship…
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Akrapovic silencers form Performance accessory pack for Suzuki Hayabusa
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Suzuki has launched a new Performance accessory pack for its Hayabusa hypersport machine, which comes with an RRP of £2,599, representing a saving of £1,112 over the cost of the individual items. The standout accessory in the kit is a pair of titanium Akrapovič silencers, which save a total of 4kg and boost power by…
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Living with: 2019 Ducati Supersport S – by Maja Kenney
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This January it’s been three years since I picked up my Ducati Supersport S from the dealers. Why did I decide to get this particular bike? It was purely down to its looks and the brand. A pretty uninformed decision then, but after running it for three years and racking up 39,000 miles on the…
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Yamaha Outlines Test Plan Ahead of 2022 WorldSBK Season
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Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK’s pre-season preparations get underway this week at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, serving as the first of four tests for reigning WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and last year’s rookie sensation Andrea Locatelli to gear up for the 2022 FIM Superbike World Championship. Returning to the track for the first time…
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Team Green WSBK: Strong Jerez Test
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Kawasaki Racing Team riders Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes have completed their latest winter test at Jerez in successful fashion. Rea left the 4.423km long circuit with the fastest time of all and Lowes took another big step toward finalising his base settings for the 2022 season. Lowes rode in the afternoons of both available…
