- Austin MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results (News) (Race Results)by Dirck Edge on 04/15/2024 at 1:10 AM
The MotoGP series visited the COTA track in Austin, Texas this weekend, and Aprilia’s Maverick Viñales was the star. Viñales took pole position, won both the Sprint race and the main GP, and, in the process, became the first rider in the modern era to win Premier Class races for three different manufacturers, including Suzuki,
- MV Agusta Introduces New Enduro Veloce With 931cc Triple (Bike Reports) (News)by Dirck Edge on 04/08/2024 at 6:00 PM
MV Agusta has announced a production adventure model called the Enduro Veloce, which follows up on the LXP Orioli limited edition. Powered by a 931cc three-cylinder engine producing a claimed 124 horsepower, the new bike should be quite quick and splits the difference between middle-weight and open-class adventure models. With a 21″ front wheel and
- Fabio Quartararo Will Stay With Yamaha MotoGP Team Through 2026 (News)by Dirck Edge on 04/05/2024 at 5:21 PM
Is Fabio Quartararo the most talented rider in MotoGP? Plenty of people think so, including a significant number of his fellow riders. Quartararo, of course, won the MotoGP championship in 2021, and was cruising to a second title in 2022 with a 90 point lead half-way through the season. What happened in the second half
- Indian Introduces Redesigned Scout With 5 Separate Models (Bike Reports) (News)by Dirck Edge on 04/03/2024 at 12:28 AM
Arguably the most important Indian model, the Scout, has been redesigned for the 2025 model year. A larger, more powerful 1250cc v-twin, new steel tube frame, and five separate models are introduced. Here is the press release from Indian: All-New 2025 Indian Scout Lineup Delivers Unique Combination of Iconic American Design, Legendary Balance of Power
- Owners of Formula One Automobile Racing Reach Agreement to Acquire MotoGP Championship Series (News)by Dirck Edge on 04/01/2024 at 5:08 PM
Liberty Media Corporation, owners of the Formula One racing championship, have announced an agreement to acquire the MotoGP championship, and related assets, from current owner Dorna. The agreement, which is subject to certain contingencies described in the press release below, will result in Liberty Media owning approximately 86% of Dorna. The Dorna assets acquired would
- Triumph Introduces Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition (Bike Reports) (News)by Dirck Edge on 03/27/2024 at 5:25 PM
When I was a kid, the father of one of my best friends bought a Honda CB450. This was the “Big Honda” at the time, and it made a claimed 43 horsepower. After being given a ride on the back, I was convinced this was the most powerful motorcycle in the world, and a thrill
- Portuguese MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results (News) (Race Results)by Dirck Edge on 03/25/2024 at 1:51 AM
Round 2 of the 2024 MotoGP championship visited Portugal this weekend, and Jorge Martin (Ducati) came away the big winner. On Saturday, Martin finished third behind Maverick Vinales (Aprilia) and Marc Marquez (Ducati) in the Sprint race. In the main GP (which pays double points vs. the Sprint), Martin took the win ahead of second
- PortugueseGP: Second place for Bastianini and the Ducati Lenovo Team at Portimão, a crash for Bagnaia following a coming together in the final stages (Industry Press Releases)by Dirck Edge on 03/24/2024 at 4:58 PM
The Ducati Lenovo Team scored a second-place finish in the Portuguese GP race courtesy of Enea Bastianini, who put together an excellent performance that saw him in close proximity to the race lead up to the chequered flag. Francesco Bagnaia was out of contention with three laps to go while battling for fifth place due
- Rewards in Portugal as Binder and Miller go 4-5 for MotoGP™ points at round two (Industry Press Releases)by Dirck Edge on 03/24/2024 at 4:46 PM
MotoGP 2024 – Round 02 of 21, Algarve International Circuit, Portugal – Race Brad Binder rode to 4th place and Jack Miller was 5th to cap another competitive and positive weekend of MotoGP for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and for what was the second Grand Prix of the campaign and only the fifth to
- A bitter Sunday for Viñales and Aprilia (Industry Press Releases)by Dirck Edge on 03/24/2024 at 4:41 PM
A PROBLEM WITH THE GEARBOX TAKES VIÑALES OUT OF PLAY WHEN HE WAS LYING SECOND, ESPARGARÓ COMES BACK TO FINISH EIGHTH Consistent with the performance demonstrated in the Sprint Race, Maverick Viñales had a brilliant start, moving immediately into second place. The Spaniard held the position throughout the race until, on the final lap, a