Ducati Monster 695 February 24, 2006
695 is not merely a name, a number or an engine size. 695 represents a most unique offering in the world of motorcycles and in the Ducati Monster family; it is a motorcycle that is welcoming to novice riders but, at the same time, is a Ducati, delivering a level of performance that can even thrill more advanced riders.
While remaining the entry point to the Ducati Monster family of motorcycles, the Ducati Monster 695 transforms a motorcyclist into a Ducatista.
Ducatisti are members of a tribe of fans whose motorcycle looks, feels and sounds like no other.
The Monster 695, a preview …
Moto Guzzi Breva V 1100 Naked Now Available In U.S.
Moto Guzzi USA, manufacturer of the legendary “Italian Eagle” Moto Guzzi(R) motorcycle and a pioneer of two-wheel vehicles, has announced the availability of the Moto Guzzi 2006 Breva V 1100 in the U.S. market. The new NAKED class motorcycle combines Moto Guzzi’s renowned Italian racing heritage with cutting-edge technology and powerful performance to provide a comfortable, enjoyable and eye-catching experience for every type of rider.
The Breva V 1100 features the next generation of Moto Guzzi’s trademark 90 degree V-Twin engine, one of many technological innovations which represent a new chapter in Moto Guzzi’s engineering heritage. With twin cylinders and electronic …
MotoGP: Fortuna Aprilia Team Officially Present 2006 Plans
The Fortuna Aprilia team today made an official presentation of their plans for the upcoming 250cc World Championship, which begins with the Spanish Grand Prix on the 26th March at Jerez de la Frontera. The event was attended by Samuel Eto’o, just hours after taking victory with FC Barcelona in their Champions League match against Chelsea in London. “My favourite rider for the title? These two”, commented the Cameroon forward. The presentation took place this lunchtime at the Hotel Gran Meliá Palace in Palma de Mallorca. In front of the expectant press corps, Héctor Barberá and Jorge Lorenzo unveiled the …
SBK: Rain Spoils First Day Action In Qatar For FPR
Wet conditions on the first day of the new Superbike World Championship season hindered meaningful progress for Steve Martin and his new Foggy Petronas Racing team-mate Craig Jones.
Craig showed encouraging early form in finishing the first practice session, ruined by the first rain in Qatar since last season’s SBK round, in sixth place.
But as the track dried slightly for afternoon qualifying, and as times dropped, the FPR pair concentrated on set-up issues with typically dry and sunny conditions forecast for tomorrow and Saturday’s races.
Troy Bayliss, returning to the series after a three-year absence, set the pace with a time of …
Supersport: Three Yamaha R6 On Provisional Front Row At Rainy Qatar
Yamaha riders occupied three of the top four places in today’s wet first qualifying session for Saturday’s opening round of the Supersport World Championship.
With rain falling just before the start of the 45-minute session, riders remained cautious in the wet and humid conditions valuing circuit and machine time ahead of ultimate speed. Despite taking it easy, Yamaha Motor Germany’s Kevin Curtain found himself at the top of the leader board until the dying moments of the session, when young Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu (Honda) pushed hard to set a time almost two seconds quicker than his opponents. Curtain remained …
MotoGP: Guidotti On Poggiali And Estoril
Manuel Poggiali’s crash in Estoril somewhat dampened the Estoril Test for the KTM team. However, team manager Francesco Guidotti still saw the three days of testing as a positive step forward. In the following interview he explains how Poggiali crashed, his present condition and the KTM team’s goals for 2006.
How’s Poggiali doing after the crash in Estoril?
Manuel is fine. The crash was quite hard, but all the medical analyses, the x-rays and the TAC have shown no trace of any trauma. He mainly suffered a shock and quite a hard body hit, but again there was no trace of any …
SBK: Yamaha Previews Superbike Round One At Qatar February 20, 2006
The 2006 Superbike World Championship gets underway this weekend at the Losail circuit in Qatar with Yamaha Motor Italia looking to build on a race-winning debut season in 2005.
Having tested twice at the Middle Eastern circuit during the winter break, riders Noriyuki Haga and Andrew Pitt are more than familiar with the characteristics of the modern 5.4km circuit.
The team has worked hard over the winter to increase the competitiveness of the YZF-R1. Most of the focus has gone into improving traction and rideability of the bikes over race distance. The new engine management system from Magneti Marelli has been well …
Honda Announces 2006 Motorsports Highlights
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the key features of its 2006 motorsports program, including initiatives to promote motorsports worldwide and cultivate new talent to compete at world-class racing events.
Honda’s spirit of challenge is rooted in its motorsports activities. Constantly striving to fulfill dreams and aspirations through the ongoing challenge of leading-edge innovation, Honda aims to share dreams and excitement with its customers worldwide.
Outline of Honda Motorsports Activities
1. Motorsports Strategy
By expanding its participation in motorsports activities, Honda aims to share its dreams and objectives with customers worldwide; to take on challenges on the world stage that contribute to the development of …
Back To The Future–AMA Style
by dean adams
Over the weekend, the American Motorcycle Association announced serious changes its structure, specifically in regards to the Pro Racing corner of the AMA, changes that, in the end, saw the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Honda, resign its long-held position on the AMA board of directors.
Some background: previous to 1994, AMA Pro Racing and its previous inclinations always worked under the AMA awning, in many different forms, but always under the direct control of the AMA hierarchy. Then, after over twenty years of insiders trying to force it to happen (the late racer Cal Rayborn basically outlined the Paradama …
AMA Announces Changes To Organizational Structure
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) today announced changes to the organization’s structure designed to increase the Association’s effectiveness in its core mission of promoting motorcycle “rights. riding. racing.”
The changes, which were announced following the February 17 meeting of the AMA Board of Directors, will create three new standing committees of the Board — Rights, Riding and Racing — each designed to focus on one element of the AMA’s mission. These committees will consist of Board members and other experts who will meet at least twice a year for the purpose of strategic planning within each core area.
“The AMA is the …