Suzuki RM-Z250 gets fuel injection for 2010 Fuel injection lands in the MX2 motocross class later this year, with the introduction of the 2010 Suzuki RM-Z250. Stealing a march in MX1 just two years ago with the launch of the fuel injected RM-Z450 (the first production motocross machine with injection), Suzuki leads the way once again, offering a similar... [Continue reading...]
MX1: Tough Start To British Championship For Relentless Suzuki MX Team
Relentless Suzuki MX Team out in force at Canada Heights Despite being hampered by pre-season injury, the Relentless Suzuki MX team were out in force at the weekend, as riders Martin Barr, Jamie Law and stand-in Scott Columb, kicked off their Maxxis British Motocross Championship campaign at Canada Heights in Kent. With team rider Scott Probert, unable... [Continue reading...]
WMX1: Ramon And New RM-Z450 2nd At Ponte A Egola
Ramon takes 2nd while De Dycker retires at Ponte a Egola Teka Suzuki WMX1 rider Steve Ramon took his 2009 RM-Z450 to 2nd position overall at the third and penultimate round of the Italian championship at Ponte a Egola on Sunday. The 2007 World Champion took 3rd and 2nd positions to record his best result of the pre-season period and his second podium... [Continue reading...]
WMX1: Interview With Ken De Dycker – The Most Important Season
De Dycker talks about his first season with the Teka Suzuki WMX1 team For his first season with the Teka Suzuki WMX1 team and the fuel-injected RMZ-450, Ken de Dycker can feel satisfied with his final placing of 3rd in the 2008 FIM MX1 World Championship; taking a Grand Prix win in Holland, five moto victories, eight podiums – the joint highest... [Continue reading...]
MX1: Champions Performance By Philippaerts At Valence
David Philippaerts claims top step at Valence Two weeks after opening their 2009 motocross calendar with a shakedown meeting at the Starcross International at Mantova, the renamed Yamaha Monster Energy Motocross Team accelerated their progress and preparations for the upcoming FIM MX1-GP World Championship – in which they will enter as title holders... [Continue reading...]
MX1: De Dycker On Valence International Podium
Ken De Dycker claims the Superfinal on his way to second place overall A cold, windy and occasionally showery Valence circuit towards the south of France hosted the second major pre-season International race of the 2009 motocross schedule and the Teka Suzuki WMX1 team were able to capture their first chequered flag of the year as Ken De Dycker claimed... [Continue reading...]
MX1: Kristian Whatley Moves To Kawasaki
Whatley to race in MX1 for Hanson Racing Kawasaki Kristian Whatley has announced a move to Kawasaki machinery for the 2009 season as part of his bid to capture his first British Championship. In a deal which sees Kawasaki Motors UK providing machinery, the 19 year old from Reading will be competing on KX450F machines in several major Championships... [Continue reading...]
Suzuki RM-Z Range Now On 0% APR Finance
Interest free finance landed in motocross this month, with the introduction of a 0% APR finance offer from Suzuki, on the world championship winning RM-Z450 and the iconic MX2 class campaigner, the RM-Z250. Traditionally an offer only available to road bike customers, Suzuki bring this exciting deal to the market with immediate effect, giving buyers... [Continue reading...]
Yamaha To Show 2009 Dirtbike Range At Stoneleigh Show
Yamaha shows full bike range at Stoneleigh Dirt Bike Show This coming November, Yamaha will once again be exhibiting at the Warwickshire based Dirt Bike Show, the only place to see their whole range of awesome 2009 Yamaha off-road models under one roof. Yamaha will be presenting to this year’s show-goer a comprehensive range of machinery for all types... [Continue reading...]
KTM To Produce Electric Off Road Bike
KTM plans to produce an electric off-road motorcycle within two years. KTM says it already has a prototype that weighs 200 pounds, develops approximately 35 hp, and can run for 40 minutes before recharging. KTM says the most important aspects of the project were that the machine have high power output, low weight and as long a range as possible using... [Continue reading...]