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Historic Nurburgring gets the WSBK machine back into gear
MCNEWS &bull Aug 31, 2010
Historic Nurburgring gets the WSBK machine back into gear The 2010 HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship approaches the final stretch this weekend, with the 11th round of the series taking place at the Nurburgring between 3 and 5 September. Only two subsequent rounds will remain after the restart of action in Germany - Imola on September 26 and Magny-Cours on 3 October. Located in western Germany, the Nurburgring is one of the most popular circuits for the riders, as it offers a series of challenges along its 5.137km length, and a high degree of rider satisfaction if a 'perfect' lap… Full Story »
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Marco Melandri All But Confirmed to Replace Xaus in BMW World Superbike Team
Asphalt & Rubber &bull Aug 29, 2010
Rumors are intensifying about Marco Melandri's possible switch to World Superbike next season, as BMW Team Manager Davide Tardozzi told Italian news site GPone, "we don't have the signature, and that is the most important part, but I received a… Full Story »
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Spies will join Lorenzo in 2011
Visordown - News &bull Aug 27, 2010
Official confirmation has yet to come from the Yamaha squad but it's expected the team will make an announcement at this weekend's Indianapolis MotoGP round. Visordown's MotoGP man suggested the move was as good as done almost a fortnight ago.… Full Story »
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Hayden/Ducati Announcement Expected at Indy
Asphalt & Rubber &bull Aug 26, 2010
The latest news to come out of Indianapolis this week should be painfully obvious for loyal MotoGP fans, but we have to cover it none-the-less. Expected to announce renewing his contract with Ducati Corse before Sunday's race, Nicky Hayden will… Full Story »
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Dovizioso determined to stay at HRT
Autosport - Bikes &bull Aug 26, 2010
HRT has Dani Pedrosa, Stoner and Dovizioso under contract next year. Dovizioso's manager, Simone Battistella says Honda has proposed moving him to the Gresini team, but the Italian is determined to keep his place at HRT. I think it would… Full Story »
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MotoGP moves to Indianapolis
MCNEWS &bull Aug 24, 2010
The 2010 season continues its march towards the decisive part of the season with round 11 of 18 taking place at Indianapolis this weekend, and all eyes will once more be on Jorge Lorenzo as the Fiat Yamaha rider aims to maintain his phenomenal form this season. Victory last time out at Brno made the Spaniard only the third premier class rider in history to have placed inside the top two in all ten opening races of a season, and few would bet against him extending his win count this season to eight at a track he was victorious on… Full Story »
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The fastest scooter in London?
Visordown - News &bull Aug 24, 2010
It's running Bridgestone super-sticky tyres, it's got a blanket to keep your legs warm and streamlined muffs to aid top speed runs It's probably running HRC kit parts. Can you handle the power? Have you spotted a scooter that could… Full Story »
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Dovizioso 'determined' to prove pace at Indy
Crash.Net MotoGP &bull Aug 23, 2010As the 2011 MotoGP grid begins to take shape, one of the biggest question marks is over the future location of Andrea Dovizioso. The Repsol Honda rider looks set to be squeezed out of the factory team by Casey Stoner's… Full Story »
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Dovizioso's Honda contract saga drags on
MCN - Sport &bull Aug 19, 2010
Dovizioso has invoked a performance clause in his current deal that if he was top five in the standings at the end of July, he automatically secured a ride in Honda's factory team next season. Aware of its obligation to… Full Story »
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Yamaha to deny Rossi Valencia test?
Two Wheels Blog &bull Aug 17, 2010Most rider contracts end December 31, but riders are usually released immediately after the final race so they can begin testing their new bikes. One exception was Valentino Rossi. Honda HRC at the end of 2003 refused to release him… Full Story »
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Jorge Lorenzo tops Brno Test
MCNEWS &bull Aug 16, 2010
Fiat Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi today completed a one-day test at Brno, alongside the rest of the MotoGP grid, to set themselves up for the final eight races of the season. The test was cut short when it began to rain in the mid afternoon but not before both Fiat Yamaha men had the chance to do some important work on their M1s. Lorenzo picked up from where he left off yesterday, the race winner once again… Full Story »
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Dovizioso angry after crashing out
Autosport - Bikes &bull Aug 15, 2010
The 24-year-old Italian, who is under pressure to keep his ride within the factory HRC squad for 2011, crashed out of fourth position while running in the leading pack with Honda's top brass watching on from the pits. Dovizioso then… Full Story »
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MotoGP 2011 Silly Season - Part 2, Satellite Squads
irishroadracers.smfforfree.com via @irishroadracers &bull Aug 11, 2010By David Emmett Yesterday, we discussed who is going where in the factory teams in MotoGP. For the most part, those deals are either public, or really badly-kept secrets. Today, we'll look at the situation among the satellite teams, a situation which is much, much less clear-cut than the factory squad, in part because the factory deals have not all been announced yet. The number of changes are suprisingly few, reflecting in part the problems in MotoGP. As costs rise, the cost of being competitive is growing, and more importantly, the cost of failure is increasing as well. As a… Full Story »
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MotoGP 2011 Silly Season - Part 2, Satellite Squads And Departure Lounge
motomatters.com via @motomatters &bull Aug 11, 2010Yesterday, we discussed who is going where in the factory teams in MotoGP. For the most part, those deals are either public, or really badly-kept secrets. Today, we'll look at the situation among the satellite teams, a situation which is much, much less clear-cut than the factory squad, in part because the factory deals have not all been announced yet. The number of changes are suprisingly few, reflecting in part the problems in MotoGP. As costs rise, the cost of being competitive is growing, and more importantly, the cost of failure is increasing as well. As a consequence, teams are… Full Story »
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MotoGP 2011 Silly Season - Part 1, The Factory Teams
motomatters.com via @OrangeSpoon &bull Aug 11, 2010With the MotoGP season at its halfway point, and the silly season starting to shake itself out, it's time to take a look at the state of the market for 2011. With contracts either signed or on the verge of being signed, the picture of who will be riding where is becoming clear. For the most part, names have been at least pencilled in, those pencil strokes to be replaced by contractually obliging ink after Brno and Indianapolis, but there are still one or two question marks that remain open. In the first part of this silly season summary, we… Full Story »
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World Superbike Summer Merry-Go-Round
Bike Sport News &bull Aug 9, 2010
There could be a huge shuffle of the pack come the winterBy Edgar JessopImage by Paul Sturman At Silverstone's World Superbike round, there was a not-inconsequential rumour that Ten Kate Honda may well have been offered a not-inconsequential sum of money to take a team to Moto2, abandoning their WSB and WSS efforts for 2011. And, according to a senior Honda official spoken to just recently, there 'may well be some truth' in it. Should that rumour become a… Full Story »
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The 70mph Computer Case
Asphalt & Rubber &bull Aug 6, 2010
Centered around capturing a younger demographic, the Brawler is the latest concept from Travis Clark. Hoping to engage younger riders with an actually sporty Sportster, Clark's Brawler, in its finest trim, combines the high-powered Porsche designed motor in an attractive package that speaks more to a younger generation than anything that's come out of Milwaukeeand it looks good too. Designed to come with two different suspension packages, the base Brawler features inverted forks and an 88ci air-cooled HD power plant, while the high-end brawler comes with the V-Rod motor and leading link front suspension. The question is a bit rhetorical… Full Story »
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Officially Official: Harley-Davidson "Sells" MV Agusta to Castiglioni Family
Asphalt & Rubber &bull Aug 6, 2010
Centered around capturing a younger demographic, the Brawler is the latest concept from Travis Clark. Hoping to engage younger riders with an actually sporty Sportster, Clark's Brawler, in its finest trim, combines the high-powered Porsche designed motor in an attractive package that speaks more to a younger generation than anything that's come out of Milwaukeeand it looks good too. Designed to come with two different suspension packages, the base Brawler features inverted forks and an 88ci air-cooled HD power plant, while the high-end brawler comes with the V-Rod motor and leading link front suspension. The question is a bit rhetorical… Full Story »
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Ducati Recalls Multistrada for Three Defects
Asphalt & Rubber &bull Aug 6, 2010
Centered around capturing a younger demographic, the Brawler is the latest concept from Travis Clark. Hoping to engage younger riders with an actually sporty Sportster, Clark's Brawler, in its finest trim, combines the high-powered Porsche designed motor in an attractive package that speaks more to a younger generation than anything that's come out of Milwaukeeand it looks good too. Designed to come with two different suspension packages, the base Brawler features inverted forks and an 88ci air-cooled HD power plant, while the high-end brawler comes with the V-Rod motor and leading link front suspension. The question is a bit rhetorical… Full Story »
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Tech 3: Cal Crutchlow is the favourite!
www.crash.net via @stefhenry &bull Aug 6, 2010Monster Yamaha Tech 3 boss Herve Poncharal has revealed that Cal Crutchlow is "the favourite" to replace Ben Spies, should the Texan be moved to the factory Yamaha team in place of Valentino Rossi for 2011. An announcement on Sunday… Full Story »
