New MT-01 SP reinforces Yamaha’s ‘Torque Sports’ category In September 2004 Yamaha created a whole new ‘Torque Sports’ category with the launch of the remarkable MT-01. Powered by a massive 1,670cc V-twin engine and featuring an aluminium sports chassis, the MT-01 is a truly unique motorcycle that underlines Yamaha’s position as the leading innovator within the [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2009
Noriyuki Haga injures spine at Donington Sunday 28th June: with the third place finish achieved in Race 1 at Donington Park today, Noriyuki Haga becomes the third rider in Superbike history to have obtained 100 podiums. Unfortunately in race 2 Haga was victim of a serious crash in which he has suffered a fracture of one [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Exciting 2010 Honda V4 pictures released via the web Photography by Brenda Priddy and Company Today we have managed to get hold of the latest spy shots showing Honda’s 2010 V4 motorcycle being put through its paces in the USA. At first glance it would look as though Honda have taken styling pointers from a number of recent [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Ten Kate Honda to retain development with Ohlins Following its recent, well-publicised tests and performance during the recent race weekend at Misano in Italy, the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team has decided that it will retain its future development plans with the Ohlins suspension provided by the Andreani Group. This development follows recent technical advances such as [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
UK motorcycle casualty figures show welcome drop from 2007 Describing these results as “a great achievement by everyone involved in motorcycle safety” the Motor Cycle Industry (MCI) welcomed the news that almost one hundred fewer motorcyclists were killed on Britain’s roads in 2008 than in 2007. 493 motorcyclists were killed in 2008, the lowest number since 1996 [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Suzuki’s interest free finance offer extended to September 2009 Suzuki GB has announced an extension to one of its biggest ever finance campaigns, with the 14 model 0% APR finance offer extended until 30th September 2009. Applicable on GSX-R600 and 750 models, all Bandit 1250 and V-Strom 650 variants, and GSX650F, SV650 Sport and DR125SM machines, the [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Suzuki RMX450Z features re-engineered 450cc race engine Suzuki will make a return to the hotly contested enduro market later this year, with the introduction of the all-new RMX450Z. Based on the iconic RM-Z450 motocross machine, the new enduro model features a re-engineered version of the legendary 450cc race engine, while retaining fuel injection with the added [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Michael Rutter continues his BSB assault with Worx Crescent Suzuki Worx Crescent Suzuki have confirmed that Michael Rutter will be riding for the team at the sixth round of the British Superbike Championship at Knockhill on July 5th. Knockhill will be Rutter’s third ride for the team as stand-in rider while Sylvain Guintoli recovers from the [...]
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