MotoGP Riders Pan New Chicane at Barcelona Test What had originally been planned as a two-day private test for Ducati grew into something rather larger, with Honda and Aprilia also joining the fray. At the end of two days, it was Marc Marquez who ended the test as fastest, a couple of tenths quicker than…
Harley-Davidson Opening Production Plant in Thailand Feeling the effects of international trade, and a future without the TPP, Harley-Davidson is reported by the New York Times to be opening a new factory in Thailand – country that places a 60% tariff on motorcycles in Harley-Davidson’s relevant market. The news comes at the dismay from Harley-Davidson’s…
Honda Joins 11-Company Consortium to Build Hydrogen Stations in Japan Future planning Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more. Honda Joins 11-Company Consortium to Build Hydrogen Stations in Japan (image) Future planning Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and…
Saturday MotoGP Summary at Le Mans: Zarco’s Brilliance, Rossi’s Non-Retirement, And Miller’s Mental Fortitude It has been a tough weekend for a lot of people at Le Mans. The weather has done just about everything to confound and perplex the riders, conditions changing every session. Friday went from wettish to very wet, Saturday went from…
Racers on Our Minds With Nicky Hayden on our minds, Gregg Bonelli looks at racing and Arthur Kowitz Nick Ienatsch’s weekly column celebrates the motorcycle life. With Nicky Hayden on our minds, Gregg Bonelli looks at racing and Arthur Kowitz. Racers on Our Minds (image) With Nicky Hayden on our minds, Gregg Bonelli looks at…
Remembering Nicky Hayden A true inspiration, on and off the track Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his thoughts on Nicky Hayden, who passed away earlier today of injuries sustained last week. Remembering Nicky Hayden (image) A true inspiration, on and off the track Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his thoughts on Nicky Hayden, who passed…
Sunday MotoGP Summary at Le Mans It sucks being the best rider in the world. Just as you believe you have everything under control and can dominate your rivals, along comes some jumped up kid with ideas above his station, determined to administer a king-sized kicking to your behind. That kid has answers to all…
KEVIN’S INSIGHTS: 2017 Le Mans MotoGP Wrap-Up Vinales notches his third victory of the season The old fox Valentino Rossi felt he had enough tire to attack at the very end but couldn’t stay upright as Maverick Vinales took the victory, his third of the young… KEVIN’S INSIGHTS: 2017 Le Mans MotoGP Wrap-Up (image) Vinales…
Saturday MotoGP Summary at Le Mans It has been a tough weekend for a lot of people at Le Mans. The weather has done just about everything to confound and perplex the riders, conditions changing every session. Friday went from wettish to very wet, Saturday went from drying to almost completely dry. There hasn’t been…
All-Yamaha Front Row For 2017 French Grand Prix At Le Mans Local hero Johann Zarco will join pole-winner Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi for sprint to Turn 1. French GP Qualifying Results: Local hero Johann Zarco will join pole-winner Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi for sprint to Turn 1. All-Yamaha Front Row For 2017 French…