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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 10 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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Racing

Suzuki Makes MotoGP Withdrawal Official, And Also Leaves EWC

By David Emmett 07/21/2022 9 Comments

Suzuki and Dorna have finally agreed on the factory’s MotoGP withdrawal, with Suzuki also deciding to leave the FIM Endurance World Championship.

Podcast

Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 287 – Ducati MotoE Bike Debut

By Apex Radio Collective 07/21/2022 1 Comment

The latest from the Paddock Pass Podcast sees us diving into Ducati’s MotoE race bike debut, including its unique engineering choices.

Recall

Can-Am Ryker Recalled for Handlebars That Might Break

By Jensen Beeler 07/21/2022 3 Comments

BRP is recalling 9,353 units of the 2022 Can-Am Ryker because the handlebars on the three-wheeled vehicle might break during operation.

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.

Podcast

Brap Talk Podcast #89 – Wait for It

By Apex Radio Collective 07/19/2022 2 Comments

Back with another “weekly” show, Jensen and Shahin dive into the parallels between key parties, cults, and motorcycle ownership. There’s a surprise at the end too. Enjoy!

MotoGP

Pecco Bagnaia Crashes Car in Ibiza, Fails Spanish Breathalyzer Test

By David Emmett 07/06/2022 29 Comments

Pecco Bagnaia has been involved in a car crash while vacationing on the Spanish island of Ibiza, which occurred while he was under the influence of alcohol.

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A&R Pro

Notes from the Very First MotoE World Cup Race

By Jensen Beeler 07/09/2019 No Comments

For our A&R Pro readers, a look at the inaugural MotoE race. What worked and what didn’t from Dorna’s first electric motorcycle race?

Up-Close with the Mugen Shinden Hachi
06/13/2019 No Comments
Up-Close with David Johnson’s Honda CBR1000RR TT Race Bike
06/07/2019 No Comments
Lee Johnston Talks About His First Victory at the Isle of Man TT
06/04/2019 No Comments
David Johnson Explains Riding Your Own Race at the Isle of Man TT
05/30/2019 No Comments

MotoGP

MotoGP

Qatar Will Move to the End of the MotoGP Season Calendar in 2023

By David Emmett 05/23/2022 9 Comments

The Qatar GP will move to the end of the MotoGP calendar for next year. Phillip Island is tipped to become the new season-opener in 2023.

MotoGP Preview of the French GP: An Open Track, Suzuki’s Withdrawal, & Tire Pressures
05/13/2022
Suzuki Finally Announces Intentions to Leave MotoGP
05/13/2022
Piero Taramasso on MotoGP Tire Pressure Transgressions and Planned Changes for 2023
05/10/2022
Dorna Issues Statement on Suzuki’s MotoGP Withdrawal, Reminds of Contractual Obligations
05/09/2022

WSBK

WSBK

2021 WorldSBK Calendar Update – Assen Round Postponed to July, Season Starts in Estoril

By David Emmett 02/16/2021 No Comments

The start of the 2021 WorldSBK season will have to wait two weeks, and start in Estoril.

Paddock Pass Podcast #185 – What If We Raced w/o Marquez & Rea?
02/10/2021
WorldSBK Test at Jerez Is a Washout After Rain Stops Play
01/21/2021
Paddock Pass Podcast #180 – Jonathan Rea, World Champion
01/06/2021
WorldSBK Will Have Long-Lap Penalties Starting in 2021
12/21/2020

Racing

Bikes

Come Drool Over the 2021 Honda CRF450 Rally Race Bike

By Jensen Beeler 01/04/2021 11 Comments

The 2021 Honda CRF450 Rally is a true race bike. It drips high-tech solutions for going fast over the desert, day after day after day.

John McGuinness Gets MBE Honor from the Queen of England
01/01/2021
The Isle of Man TT Has Been Canceled for 2021
11/30/2020
2021 Dakar Rally Route Revealed in Saudi Arabia
11/25/2020
Max Biaggi Breaks the Electric Motorcycle Land Speed Record on the Voxan Wattman
11/09/2020

Reviews

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Reviews

What It’s Like to Ride a MotoE Electric Race Bike, A Review

By Jensen Beeler 11/25/2019 No Comments

We went to Valencia to spin some laps on the MotoE racing machine, the Energica Ego Corsa. Here is a review on how the future goes around the race track.

What Its Like to Ride the Ducati Panigale V2, A Review
11/17/2019
Gone Riding: Ducati Panigale V2
11/14/2019
Dainese Custom Works Gives You That Factory Look and Feel
10/23/2019
Gone Riding: Harley-Davidson Livewire
07/11/2019

Products

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Alpinestars Responds to German Court’s Patent Decision

By Jensen Beeler 02/11/2019 No Comments

Unsurprisingly, Alpinestars has something to say about Germany’s recent patent decision regarding its Tech-Air garments.

German Court Confirms Alpinestars Violated Dainese D-Air Patent
02/09/2019
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11/28/2018
Yes, Now You Can Own a KTM RC16 MotoGP Race Bike
11/28/2018
Add This WorldSBK-Spec Honda CBR1000RR to Your Xmas List
11/23/2018
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