- April 14, 2024
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Austin MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
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, […]
- April 8, 2024
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MV Agusta Introduces New Enduro Veloce With 931cc Triple
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 […]
- April 5, 2024
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Fabio Quartararo Will Stay With Yamaha MotoGP Team Through 2026
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 […]
- April 2, 2024
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Indian Introduces Redesigned Scout With 5 Separate Models
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 […]
- April 1, 2024
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Owners of Formula One Automobile Racing Reach Agreement to Acquire MotoGP Championship Series
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 […]
- March 27, 2024
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Triumph Introduces Trident 660 Tribute Special Edition
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 […]
- March 24, 2024
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Portuguese MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
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 […]
- March 19, 2024
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Husqvarna Introduces 2024 Svartpilen 801: Versatile, Standard Style Motorcycle With Parallel Twin Engine
Husqvarna has just announced the Svartpilen 801, a lightweight twin with adjustable suspension and modern electronic aids. Claimed weight is 399 pounds wet (all fluids, but an empty fuel tank). The fork is fully adjustable for compression and rebound, while the shock has rebound damping adjustment only (together with spring preload adjustment). The bike comes […]
- March 18, 2024
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KTM Acquires Majority Control of MV Agusta
Already owning 25.1% of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., KTM AG has now exercised an option to acquire enough additional shares to take majority control (50.1%) of MV. Here is the press release issued by the parent company PIERER Mobility AG: Call option to acquire majority stake in MV Agusta Motor S.p.A. to 50.1% exercised prematurely […]
- March 10, 2024
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Qatar MotoGP Sprint and Full Race Results
The opening round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship was held this weekend in Qatar at the Lusail circuit. Some intense racing saw Jorge Martin (Ducati) win the Sprint race on Saturday ahead of second place Brad Binder (KTM) and third place Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia). On Sunday, defending champion Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) bounced back from […]
- March 4, 2024
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Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Ducati
He has won the last two MotoGP championships for Ducati, but his contract was set to expire at the end of the 2024 season. Earlier today, Ducati announced that it has signed a two-year extension with Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia, ensuring that he stays on the Italian factory’s MotoGP team through the end of the 2026 […]
