Nicky Hayden, the World Superbike Championship rider and 2006 MotoGP world champion, has died five days after being involved in a road collision. The 35-year-old American was cycling along the Rimini coastline in Italy last Wednesday when a car collided with his bicycle. Hayden, from Owensboro, Kentucky, suffered head and chest injuries in the collision and was…
The motorbikes were everywhere today, even when I was in the second group. It s not Kwiatkowski s fault, because if the motorbikes come in front of me I would do the same, but we need to do something about it and have some rules about the distance between riders and motorbikes. Kwiatkowski was strong, but he was no stronger than everyone else. We tried to work…
Cycle World: Mr. Zanolini, how well did the Moto Guzzi Stelvio and the Aprilia CapoNord sell during their respective lives? Davide Zanolini: Moto Guzzi Stelvio had two separate editions, the first in production from 2008 to 2011, and the second in production from 2011 to 2016. In total the Stelvio sold about 7, units. In comparison the short lived Aprilia CapoNord…
– Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., is pleased to announce a new marketing partnership with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing. As part of the agreement, Yamaha YZF-R3 Expert & Novice road racers will have the opportunity to compete in a WERA Premier Yamaha bLU cRU R3 Cup Race, exclusively for Yamaha YZF-R3 riders, at the prestigious WERA Grand National Finals-which…
1959: The First Steps Towards Greatness Until the 1950s, the World GP races were held exclusively in Europe, and dominated by European manufacturers. The 1959 Isle of Man TT witnessed the first entry from a Japanese team in the World GP series, the four 125cc Hondas being managed by Kiyoshi Kawashima, who had the complete trust and support of Soichiro Honda…
The Vivaro Race Van Concept ready to roll with a Yamaha YZ450F The van possibly the most versatile piece of transportation man has ever crafted. We ve seen vans do hard work as cozy mobile living quarters for man and dog, four-wheeled offices, rolling toolboxes, off-road ramblers and even motorized raw bars – and that s just in the past two months. Now Vauxhall…
District 36 Motorcycle Sports Committee, Inc. An American Motorcyclist Association Recognized and Chartered District Organization Founded in 1955 “Mission Statement” District 36 is a volunteer-based non-profit organization of motorcyclists and like-minded enthusiasts who organize and enhance responsible family recreation and exercise environmental conservation…
For Walmsley, the expertise lies in knowing the bikes inside out, and then imparting as much of that knowledge as he can to the riders, “I can’t tell them how to ride a motorcycle, but I can tell them how to get the best out of these particular motorcycles, ” he says By the end of the weekend, whatever advice he might have given has clearly paid off, with Michael…
The origins of Precision Concepts date back to the early seventies when a young Bob Bell first started modifying his 1970 Honda Z50 in his garage, building his own swing arm and modifying a pair of Yamaha AT1 shocks to fit. He had a passion for tinkering on his bikes and improving the way they handled and performed, and he continued that passion as he raced through…
Facebook Tweet Pinterest While Circuit of the Americas continues to struggle financially, and the immediate future of the 2016 Formula One United States Grand Prix remains in doubt, COTA chairman Bobby Epstein continues to build up his MotoGP race weekend, scheduled for April 8-10, 2016. Fresh off the approval by the Austin (Texas) City Council on Thursday, to…
The “R” stamp is proof of its racetrack origins Only the highest technology honed in the world’s most demanding races is used RS10 TYRE-R maintains the aggressive RS10 tread pattern while adopting a “GP-BELT” construction for the rear tire that draws directly on our experiences in the world’s most demanding motorcycle races. This improves sports riding performance…
MotoGP fans from around the world will be headed to Austin in April 2016 to witness MotoGP Austin 2016 at Circuit of The Americas. Talk about one of the most exciting sporting events you will ever experience! If you are considering traveling to Austin and MotoGP Austin 2016, you are right on track to having the time of your life. But you also might want a few…
A worker was killed during a weekend motorcycle race at the Road Atlanta track in Braselton in South Hall. Road Atlanta spokeswoman Kelsi Nilsson confirmed the incident, calling Hazel Harrell’s death “a terrible tragedy, ” but didn’t give further details. Speed Sport, a motorsport news website, cited multiple sources saying Harrell, 60, was struck by a motorcycle…
Motorcycle racing is one of the most exciting sports in the world, and motorcycle racers are not just admired but almost revered by their fans for taking up such a dare devil sport! The sport of racing motorcycles is one that requires the rider to be exceptionally alert and attentive as every second counts. A small mistake doesn’t just mean the difference between…
Parker Hannifin manufactures one of the most power dense, high performance PMAC motors available on the open market. Since 2009, many race teams – professional and collegiate – come to Parker for the electric traction motors. Professional Race Team Sponsorship: Victory Motorcycles Brammo Collegiate Race Team Sponsorships: Ohio State University of Alabama Georgia…
Bill Tuman crosses the line on the last Indian motorcycle to race flat track, until now Back in 1953 when an Indian motorcycle took its last turn around a flat track, there were probably more than a few people who thought they d never see the company field a race bike again. Gone would be the longstanding rivalry of Indian vs. Harley Davidson, and with it the…
The Only MotoGP Stop in the U.S. Returns to COTA on April 21st – 23rd Circuit of The Americas (COTA) today launched its ticket sales for the 2017 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas. The only MotoGP race weekend to take place on U.S. soil in 2017 will be staged for the fifth year in succession at the only purpose-built motorsports facility in the United…
The world’s most popular motorcycle racing series is adding an all-electric class. Carmelo Ezpeleta, the CEO of the company that oversees the MotoGP racing series, told Motorsport.com that an electric support series featuring up to 18 bikes could start competing as early as 2019. Four manufacturers have already committed to the series, according to Ezpeleta…
Start your Sparrow engines, and get ready for some entirely fresh content. At the PlayStation Experience fan event held on Saturday, Destiny developer Bungie revealed the Sparrow Racing League, a three-week event that will take place on an easy virtual course on Mars and a more difficult course on Venus. Special racing suits and unique vehicle designs will be…
The new feeder category is making its debut at both international and Australian Championship level this year, with the Supersport 300 World Championship supporting European World Superbikes rounds, and the local Aussie edition running on the Australian Superbikes bill. Having supported the Australian WSBK round earlier this year, the Australian Supersport 300…
Honey I shrunk the stag do! Not quite, but you do have a chance to make your giant friends look ridiculous as they take to the track on these mini-mean-machines. If you haven t tried mini motos already then you re in for 39cc, of madness . Each of the high-speed puppies packs a 2 stroke engine capable of up to 30mph . Now while 39mph might not seem like much…
Argy Bargy Maverick Vinales hopes to make history at this year s Argentine Grand Prix - here s what else you need to know 8:04 pm THIS year the MotoGP’s Argentina Grand Prix is being held at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit and Maverick Vinales will be looking to make history after his Qatar win. But it should be a closely fought contest as Honda’s Marc Marquez…
Next Chapter > Crystal Palace, less than four miles from the West End of London, is one of the oldest venues used for racing in the world, and the first place from which live televised motor-racing was ever broadcast. Ad hoc motor races were first held on ‘London’s Own Circuit’ in 1899, and a permanent circuit constructed in 1927 – it was then the venue…
Vinales had to work hard for his debut victory for Yamaha Spain s Maverick Vinales held off the challenge of Andrea Dovizioso and Valentino Rossi to win Sunday s MotoGP season opener in Qatar. Vinales, who moved to Yamaha this season, has been impressive over the winter and started from pole position. After slipping back early, the 22-year-old took the lead with…
