MV Agusta again Italian Champion after 33 years September 26, 2006
After Giacomo Agostini, Luca Scassa gets Italian Superstock Title on MV Agusta
MV Agusta gets back to the Italian podium after 33 years. The author of the wonderful performance is Luca Scassa, protagonist since the very beginning of this racing season, who showed his …
Moto GP: Ducati test the GP7 800 at Motegi
Following yesterday’s extraordinary victory, the Ducati Marlboro Team stayed on at the Motegi track today to continue development work on the new 800cc GP7 machine.
Sete Gibernau, who rode the 800 for the first time, confirmed the positive impressions that Capirossi received at Brno during the Italian’s first contact with the GP7. Sete …
PPI Unveils New Line of High Performance Bodywork for Suzuki
Plastic Parts, Inc recently announced the debut of their exclusive after-market line of Suzuki motorcycle parts designed to exceed the demands of biking enthusiasts everywhere!
With an award winning design and superior detail, products are manufactured from the highest quality A.B.S. plastic and because the parts are not fiberglass, bodywork is 100% guaranteed …
2007 Kawasaki Versys 650 Update September 25, 2006
A reassuring feeling combined with that hard to define fluid response to your every action, that’s Versys. The dynamic and commanding upright seating position offers the perfect view for a flowing ride through dense city traffic or twisty country roads.
The 649cc parallel twin engine is tuned to respond at any rpm, …
Moto GP 250: Jorge Lorenzo Extends Championship Lead
Jorge Lorenzo claimed his eleventh podium of the 2006 season as he took third position at the Japanese GP behind home favourite Hiroshi Aoyama and San Marino rider Alex De Angelis. The result allowed the Spaniard to extend his 250 championship lead by three points, from 24 to 27, as he finished …
Moto GP 250: Aoyama takes 250 race to round off perfect day for KTM
Sunday was a historic day for KTM when the company scored victories in both the 125 cc and 250 cc classes, the first time the company had registered a double victory on one race day during the Motorcycle Road Racing World Championships. Just one hour after Mika Kallio (Finland) was …
Moto GP 250: Aprilia is 250 World Champion
The Japanese Gp has handed Aprilia its 20th world championship. Thanks to Alex De Angelis’ 2nd place, Aprilia conquered its 6th title in the 250 constructors’ category with 316 international points.
After mathematically conquering the 125 title in Australia (thanks to Bautista’s victory), Aprilia was able to adorn itself with …
Moto GP: Rizla Suzuki MotoGP in the points at Motegi
Rizla Suzuki MotoGP racers Chris Vermeulen and John Hopkins, plus Team Test rider Kousuke Akiyoshi all scored points in today’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Vermeulen and Hopkins finished in 11th and 12th places respectively with Akiyoshi making his Grand Prix debut just behind …
Moto GP: Honda Wins Constructors’ And Teams’ Titles
This key MotoGP race was won by pole-sitter Loris Capirossi (Ducati) from Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) in second and with Marco Melandri (Fortuna Honda RC211V) third. World Championship points leader Nicky Hayden (Repsol Honda RC211V) was fifth at the flag.
But as Hayden watched his points lead shrink to 12 points over …
Moto GP: Makoto Tamada finishes Tenth in his Home Race
Many people, all wearing the Konica Minolta HondaTeam colours, reached Motegi circuit to take their place in main straight tribune in front of Makoto Tamada’s pit box.
The Japanese rider, started from a back position of the grid, was immediately able to make up some positions attempting to …