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Gardner to Join Yamaha in WorldSBK from 2023
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Yamaha has announced that 2021 Moto2 World Champion Remy Gardner will contest the FIM Superbike World Championship with Yamaha from 2023, after an agreement was reached this week with the 24-year-old Australian. This comes in the same month as Gardner was axed by KTM who told the rider he ‘wasn’t professional enough’. Gardner has previously…
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Racing – 1999: The New World Order
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VJMC’s Steve Cooper takes a look back: 1999 saw a change in what had been the established order of things – Mick Doohan retired. A crash during a wet practice session at the Jerez circuit ahead of the Spanish GP saw the five-times world champion with more serious leg injuries ending his career. No one…
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More power, more revs for Moto2…
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On the eve of the British Grand Prix, Triumph announced a raft of developments to the 765cc triple Moto2™ engine, derived from the production Street Triple RS, to increase revs, power and performance. Increase of 5 PS from the 2023 Moto2™ season, an extra 400rpm Development areas include pistons, cylinder head, valves, camshafts, crank Aim…
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1998: The ‘Roman Emperor’ enters the arena…
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Steve Cooper remembers… The year 1998 has probably gone down as one of Honda’s most dominant years and for good reason – the firm pretty much mopped up the vast majority of points available by taking the top five places in the championship race. Honda’s star was definitely in the ascendant and, quite rightly, most…
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Nice gift for Guintoli!
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Suzuki has presented a Yoshimura SERT Motul replica Hayabusa to endurance world champion and MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli, to celebrate the Frenchman’s titles and contribution to Suzuki’s racing successes in recent years. Despite doing his racing on a GSX-R1000, Guintoli has always expressed a fondness for the Hayabusa and the smoothness of its 1340cc,…
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Become a RIDING MASTER with Dainese
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Italian kit specialist Dainese has just announced its latest batch of once-in-a-lifetime experiences – including the chance to ride with Valentino Rossi at his legendary VR46 Ranch. The Dainese Riding Masters programme offers deep-pocketed punters of all abilities the chance to improve their on-road, off-road and track skills alongside some of the biggest names in…
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Race of Champions: Ducati’s MotoGP Vs Superbike Vs Supersport!
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After the Sunday that saw Ducati triumph in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello International Circuit, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer announces the details of one of the most highly-anticipated moments of World Ducati Week 2022: the Race of Champions. A unique race starring the Ducati team riders in MotoGP, Superbike and Supersport that will ignite the passion of…
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EXPERIENCE WHITE-KNUCKLED, SPINE-TINGLING ACTION WITH THE 2022 MOTOGP™ SEASON AND KTM
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Nothing compares to experiencing the thrilling speeds, high-energy atmosphere and full-sensory experience as being at a MotoGP™ event live and in the flesh. If the start of the 2022 MotoGP™ season is anything to go by, the rest of the season is set to be as explosive and unpredictable as ever! Without a doubt, watching fully-fledged Factory…
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Quartararo Extends MotoGP Championship Lead with Jerez Podium
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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo extended his championship lead this weekend, finishing an enthralling Spanish Grand Prix in second place. It was a difficult affair for team-mate Franco Morbidelli, who recovered positions in the closing stages to finish 15th. WithU Yamaha RNF Racing MotoGP Team’s Andrea Dovizioso missed out on a points finish, while…
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Iconic Metal: Screamer to Big Bang!
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Despite Honda’s move away from the famous Screamer motor to the more rider/tyre/frame friendly Big Bang engine, the 1993 500 MotoGP crown would elude The Big Aitch. Regardless of the investment, the R&D and much more besides, Honda spent most the season hanging on to the coattails of both Wayne Rainey on the polished Yamaha…
