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KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta
News

KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta

By Jensen Beeler 11/03/2022 9 Comments
The BMW M1000RR Superbike Takes Another Step Forward for 2023
Bikes

The BMW M1000RR Superbike Takes Another Step Forward for 2023

By Jensen Beeler 10/11/2022 9 Comments
The BMW S1000RR Gets Wings and Updates for the 2023 Model Year
Bikes

The BMW S1000RR Gets Wings and Updates for the 2023 Model Year

By Jensen Beeler 09/29/2022 8 Comments

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MotoGP

Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 293 – Misano MotoGP Preview

By Apex Radio Collective 08/31/2022 No Comments

The latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast sees the guys looking at the MotoGP rider market and previewing the upcoming San Marino GP.

Recall

Over 60,000 KTM & Husqvarna Models Affected by TKC80 Tire Recall

By Jensen Beeler 08/22/2022 5 Comments

KTM North America is having to recall over 60,000 motorcycles from KTM & Husqvarna brand because their Continental TKC 80 tires may develop cracks.

MotoGP

MotoGP Will Have Saturday Sprint Races, Starting in 2023

By Jensen Beeler 08/22/2022 6 Comments

MotoGP is set to follow the World Superbike Championship with the addition of a sprint race on Saturday, after qualifying.

MotoGP

GasGas Will Join MotoGP in 2023, With Pol Espargaro Riding

By David Emmett 08/21/2022 11 Comments

Spanish brand GasGas will come to the MotoGP paddock in 2023, with a rebadged KTM RC16 race bike, and Pol Espargaro as their first announced rider.

Racing

Brad Binder and KTM Break the Kyalami Lap Record, In The Most South African Way Possible

By Jensen Beeler 08/19/2022 10 Comments

Come have a laugh and watch Brad Binder break the motorcycle lap record at Kyalami.

MotoGP

MotoGP Preview of the Austrian GP: Defanging Turn 3

By David Emmett 08/18/2022 No Comments

David gives us a preview of the Austrian GP and what it means to change the MotoGP race layout of Turn 3 at the Red Bull Ring this weekend.

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Controversially, Our Best in Show – The Bimota TesiH2

By Jensen Beeler 11/22/2019 1 Comment

One of the most polarizing motorcycles from the EICMA show, we get up-close and personal with the Bimota TesiH2 and its secrets.

The Bavarian’s “OK Boomer” Moment, The BMW R18/2
11/12/2019 No Comments
What the Aprilia Tuono 660 Concept Tells Us of the Future
11/07/2019 No Comments
A Quick Analysis of the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade
11/04/2019 No Comments
Explaining the Mystery Behind the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R
11/02/2019 No Comments

MotoGP

MotoGP

Alex Rins Signs Two-Year Deal with LCR Honda MotoGP Team

By David Emmett 07/19/2022 4 Comments

The official announcement only came today, but that Rins would end up at LCR Honda was a foregone conclusion since the MotoGP race at Assen.

Pecco Bagnaia Crashes Car in Ibiza, Fails Spanish Breathalyzer Test
07/06/2022
A Deep Dive into the Creation of Ducati’s First Electric Superbike
07/05/2022
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 285 – MotoGP at The Cathedral
06/30/2022
Is Yamaha Better Off Putting All Their Eggs in Fabio Quartararo’s Basket?
06/27/2022

WSBK

Rumors

Ducati Teases a Troy Bayliss Special Edition Motorcycle

By Jensen Beeler 07/20/2021 7 Comments

Ducati is teasing an announcement for Thursday, which surely going to be news of a special Troy Bayliss edition of the Ducati Panigale V4 S.

Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 221 – WorldSBK at Donington Park
07/09/2021
Two More Years in WorldSBK for Toprak Razgatlioglu
07/02/2021
Garrett Gerloff Will Replace Franco Morbidelli at Dutch TT
06/24/2021
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 215 – WorldSBK at Misano
06/16/2021

Racing

Racing

Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Formally Ends Motorcycle Racing

By Jensen Beeler 08/11/2021 70 Comments

Reaching an unsurprising conclusion, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb has decided to cease all motorcycle racing going forward.

Photos from the MotoAmerica Round at the Ridge Motorsports Park
07/01/2021
Title Favorite: The SERT Suzuki GSX-R1000 Endurance Race Bike
06/14/2021
Live Video Coverage and More Is Coming to the Isle of Man TT
06/14/2021
Sylvain Guintoli Talks Through a Lap Around Mugello
06/03/2021

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What It’s Like Riding the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT, A Review

By Jensen Beeler 02/08/2021 46 Comments

Unassuming and unconventional, our time in the saddle of the Honda Rebel 1100 finds a bike that seems set to disrupt the cruiser segment traditions.

Gone Riding: Honda Rebel 1100
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What It’s Like Riding the Aprilia RS 660, A Review
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Shark Acquires the Nolan Helmet Brand

By Jensen Beeler 07/24/2019 No Comments

Some news from across the pond, as we see two European helmet brands (Shark and Nolan) joining forces to take over the world.

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