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02/06/2012 11:49 AM
Splitlath sign John Laverty and Florian Marino The Splitlath Redmond Racing team confirmed their 2012 line up ahead of the forthcoming MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship season as John Laverty returns from injury and is joined by former World Supersport contender Florian Marino. John Dimbylow and former... |
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02/06/2012 11:08 AM
Kyle Ryde’s season in doubt British 125 champion Kyle Ryde’s plans to race a Moto3 Honda this year are in jeopardy after the team’s proposed title sponsor withdrew their backing at the 11th hour. Kyle’s father Sean told MCN: “We have been informed that our... |
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02/06/2012 10:37 AM
Suzuki to enter new 1000cc bike in selected races in 2013? Suzuki could be back on the MotoGP grid with a new factory GSV-R 1000cc machine as early as 2013. Veteran Japanese test rider Nobuatsu Aoki confirmed in Sepang last week that he was testing Suzuki’s new 1000cc project recently at... |
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02/06/2012 10:26 AM
More shoulder surgery for Nicky Hayden Ducati and Valentino Rossi might be enjoying better fortunes in 2012 after a successful three-day test in Malaysia last week, though the same can’t be said for luckless American Nicky Hayden. The flat-track crash he experienced on December 27 is... |
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02/06/2012 10:08 AM
More testing options in Spain In addition to the official BSB tests at Cartagena and Alcarras, organised by MSV and run by Pacedayz, former Honda and Norton race team boss Barry Symmons is also running his four-day Pro-Test at Cartagena. The official BSB tests run... |
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02/06/2012 09:40 AM
Brogan and Mainwaring for Buildbase BMW superstock Steve Brogan and Howie Mainwaring will be spearheading the Buildbase BMW assault on the National Superstock 1000 championship this year. Steve Brogan, 31, from Liverpool, won the first ever BSB-EVO title in 2010 for BMW Motorrad. Brogan also won the... |
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02/03/2012 09:09 AM
Honda announce TT Legends line-up Honda Motor Europe has revealed a four-strong rider line-up for the Honda TT Legends team for a second season in the FIM Endurance World Championship and selected road racing events. Seventeen-times Isle of Man TT winner John McGuinness and Cameron... |
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02/02/2012 10:08 AM
Sepang test: Stoner ends first pre-season test on top Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner ended the first pre-season test in Sepang at the top of the timesheets, despite torrential rain bringing the final day to a close 40 minutes earlier than planned. Stoner was the only rider to dip... |
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02/02/2012 09:12 AM
Althea launch new look, two man WSB squad Reigning World Superbike champions Althea Ducati unveiled their two riders, new sponsors and new livery just three weeks before the 2012 season kicks off in Phillip Island. World Champion Carlos Checa will be joined by 2011 Superstock 1000 champion Davide... |
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02/01/2012 11:28 AM
BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet WSB team launched The BMW Motorrad Italia WSB squad launched their new look team and title sponsor at Monza on Tuesday. The Italian team entered the World Superbike championship in 2011 after signing two time world champion James Toseland and 2010 Superstock champion... |
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02/01/2012 09:38 AM
Sepang test: Stoner leads day two MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner took to the Sepang circuit for the first time today after a back problem forced him to sit out yesterday's session, and immediately inserted his dominance by setting the fastest time of the test. The... |
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02/01/2012 09:23 AM
Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman join MSS Kawasaki Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman will line up in BSB this year for MSS Colchester Kawasaki. The two riders signed their contracts last Thursday at the team’s base in Colchester. For Rutter, the elder statesman of BSB, it’s a return... |
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01/31/2012 12:13 PM
Valentino Rossi thrilled with new Ducati GP12 Valentino Rossi praised Ducati after he made a hugely encouraging debut on the all-new factory GP12 at the Sepang track in Malaysia today. Rossi’s first ride on the radical new bike, which has been designed and built from scratch in... |
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01/31/2012 12:06 PM
Casey Stoner misses first day in Sepang Reigning world champion Casey Stoner didn’t complete a lap on the opening day of 2012 MotoGP testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia today after he was sidelined by a back injury. The Australian was completing a warm-up routine in... |
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01/31/2012 11:57 AM
Cal Crutchlow makes flying start to 2012 Cal Crutchlow kicked off preparations for the new 1000cc MotoGP world championship in 2012 in brilliant fashion today at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider ended the opening day of winter testing with the third... |
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01/31/2012 09:23 AM
Sepang test: Jorge Lorenzo leads first session Jorge Lorenzo might not have ridden a MotoGP bike since October 16, but he returned to action in impressive fashion today to top the opening day timesheets at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The Spaniard was back on board a... |
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01/30/2012 03:36 PM
Dani Pedrosa eager to kick off 2012 pre-season Dani Pedrosa says he’s eager to kick off pre-season preparations for the 2012 MotoGP campaign in Malaysia tomorrow and find out if winter developments have improved the new Honda RC213V machine. The Spaniard will test a new chassis when testing... |
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01/30/2012 03:05 PM
1000s could mean less traction control, says Casey Stoner Reigning world champion Casey Stoner believes the introduction of more powerful 1000cc engines in MotoGP in 2012 might actually reduce the influence of electronic rider aids like traction control. Although the new generation 1000cc engines are expected to hit top... |
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01/30/2012 01:45 PM
Honda launches 2012 factory 1000cc machine in Malaysia Honda has unveiled the factory RC213V machine it hopes will emulate its domination of last year’s MotoGP world championship in 2012. Australian rider Casey Stoner and Repsol Honda team-mate Dani Pedrosa showed off the new HRC contender during the team’s... |
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01/30/2012 10:33 AM
Valentino Rossi unveils new Ducati GP12 One of the most eagerly anticipated new bikes in recent MotoGP history finally broke cover today when Valentino Rossi tweeted a picture of the new Ducati GP12 1000cc MotoGP bike being prepared for this week’s crucial Sepang test in Malaysia. This... |
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