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VIDEO: MotoGP Sepang Test – Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins getting to grips with their 2018 Suzuki Ecstar GSX-RR’s.
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Suzuki has released a brilliant behind the scenes video of the SUZUKI ECSTAR MotoGP test at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia earlier this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBprG55kk9E&feature=youtu.be The video shows on track action with riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins as they test various new parts and settings on their 2018 GSX-RR machines – plus there’s interviews…
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Fancy building an Indian Scout flattracker?
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Winter is traditionally the time for tinkering, and Indian is encouraging riders to pick up their tools and flattrack their Scouts – taking inspiration from the Indian Super Hooligan that’s making a name for itself in the American Flat Track championship. Indian says it is starting to see an increase in riders in Europe who…
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Valentino Rossi SHOCK announcement. He’ll decide after the first three races in 2018 whether he stays or LEAVES MotoGP!
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It’s the news about Rossi that will have die-hard Valentino fans worried – but the nine-times world champion has confirmed that his plans for this year in MotoGP are NOT sorted. Speaking at the three-day test at Sepang this week, the Italian Yamaha rider let out the shocking statement which has been first reported by…
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Northern Ireland set to host World Superbike NEXT YEAR
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Northern Ireland is set to host a round of the World Superbike Championship for the first time at the new £30m Lake Torrent Circuit in Coalisland. The circuit is under construction currently on a former clay pits site. A round of the series is set to be staged at the 2.2-mile county Tyrone course…
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Cycling supremo Mark Cavendish to make the move to motorcycle racing?
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In an interview with Esquire Middle East, British cycling legend and Manxman Mark Cavendish said that he’d love to race bikes (with engines, not pedals). It’s well reported that Cavendish is a big fan of motorsports, and as a close friend of British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow he’s well aware of what it takes at…
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Australian SBK Test – Day One: Troy Bayliss takes tenth place at Phillip Island
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Troy Bayliss took to the track for the first official tests of the 2018 Australian SBK Championship season – after 10 years of racing retirement, and a 21 year absence from the series. The 48-year-old WorldSBK legend and multiple champion last contested the series way back in 1997, before he made a move into British…
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Spy Shots: New KTM 790 Adventure caught in action
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KTM’s new 790 Adventure has been caught in action – and it’s looking very close to showroom ready. Unveiled in prototype form at EICMA 2017, the KTM 760 Adventure is one of the most hotly anticipated adventure machines to emerge from the Italian expo (even if it was a prototype) – but thanks to an…
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MotoGP Sepang Test: Lorenzo dominates third and final day
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Five-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo put in the fastest ever lap of Sepang, during Day Three of the MotoGP Test. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati Team) decimated the competition on the third and final day of the Sepang MotoGP Test, setting the fastest ever lap around the Malaysian venue; an impressive 1:58.830. His closest challenger was Repsol…
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Valentino Rossi goes retro with new AGV Helmet at Sepang test. Looks MINT. Looks like the lid from 20 years ago. AND you can buy one NOW (almost).
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Valentino Rossi is back on the track today at Sepang in Malaysia for day two of the MotoGP tests with the SoleLuna original helmet paint – a full 20 years after winning his first world championship title with the famous sun-and-moon design. You like? You want one on a top lid? Good news then because…
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Alpinestars launches its new Atem V3 full-piece leathers
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Alpinestars has launched a new racing collection for 2018, and out of the bunch, its new Atem V3 full piece leathers has caught our eye. Developed using proven technologies from MotoGP, the new Alpinestars Atem V3 suit is characterised by the innovations of performance and protection it offers – making it the perfect companion no…
