Mick Doohan
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ARCHIVE: 1992 Honda Vs Yamaha
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With all the players now running V4s most were at or about the same level. Chassis, tyres and riders made the significant differences… well, until Honda fired up their 1992 NSR. Firing all four pots within 70 degrees of each other provided smoother torque and delivered the power to the tyre more effectively. Cagiva, Suzuki…
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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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MotoGP: Casey Stoner reveals that he can’t remember early days of riding and is battling ongoing health issues
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Australian racing presenter and broadcaster Greg Rust hosts his podcast, Rusty’s Garage, where he’s interviewed the likes of Troy Bayliss, Jonathan Rea and Mick Doohan. The latest former world champion to join the impressive list of guests is Casey Stoner who has opened up about his sporting mentality, rivalry with Valentino Rossi and his withdrawal from MotoGP stardom. He also…
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MotoGP: Marquez prevails against Viñales in Phillip Island thriller
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Unbelievable last lap drama unfolded as Crutchlow and home hero Miller claim podiums in Australia Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) became the most successful premier class Honda rider thanks to a phenomenal victory at the Pramac Generac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. The Spaniard and compatriot Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) broke clear but last…
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MotoGP: It’s Valentino Rossi’s 400th MotoGP start this weekend in Australia. Here’s 8 great motorcycle stats going into it.
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At the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix this weekend, Valentino Rossi is scheduled to become the first rider in the 70-year history of motorcycle Grand Prix racing to reach 400 GP starts. Here’s 8 great stats about Rossi’s long career in Grand Prix racing: He has taken part in 399 of the 939 Grand Prix events staged…
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MotoGP: Marquez wins at Motegi and clinches manufacturers title for Honda in the process.
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Marc Marquez made it four wins on the bounce with a superb victory at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan. The 2019 World Champion held off an early challenge from second place finisher Fabio Quartararo, who was made to sweat in the final stages by third place Andrea Dovizioso. It wasn’t the perfect getaway for…
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MotoGP: Undisputed: Marquez claims premier class pole record
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Championship leader surpasses Mick Doohan to take MotoGP™ pole number 59, a Yamaha and Ducati join him on the front row in Austria Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) claimed premier class pole position number 59 to surpass MotoGP Legend Mick Doohan’s record as the Championship leader was in formidable form in Q2 at the myWorld Motorrad…
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MotoGP: 300 up for Honda after Marquez’ French masterclass
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A premier class milestone for the Japanese manufacturer is reached as the reigning Champion extends his overall standings lead Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) cruised to victory at the Shark Helmets Grand Prix de France to claim Honda’s 300th premier class victory, the Championship leader beating Ducati Team duo Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci as…
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Fenati’s not the first. Or the last. Dangerous MotoGP moves through history.
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Romano Fenati isn’t the first rider to lose his cool while racing. That’s no excuse – but throughout the history of MotoGP, some of the greatest names in motorcycling have made some irresponsible and erratic decisions that have put other riders at risk. Here are some of the most famous incidents… Freddie Spencer vs…
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Alpinestars unveil MICK DOOHAN Supertech R Race Replica Boots
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Alpinestars has just unveiled it’s all new set of Supertech R Race replica boots – and this time, they’re celebrating iconic Australian racer and five time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan. Doohan dominated racing’s premier class until 1998, winning five consecutive world titles. And to celebrate, Alpinestars has created the Limited Edition Doohan Supertech R…
