MotoGP 2025 Round Four – Lusail – Qatar – Friday Franco Morbidelli – P1 “Great start of the weekend, I felt really good with the bike straight away this afternoon. We had some problems during the start of the second session, but then we were able to be very quick with new tyres, so I…
2025 Shannons Classic Bike Broadford Running over three days on the Easter weekend, April 18 – 20, the 2025 Shannons Classic Bike Broadford is back, and longtime supporters Shannons Insurance are again the naming rights sponsor for the 2025 event. Troy Corser – 1996 World Superbike Champion Troy Corser will be attending the event to…
Fuel flow restrictions for Ducati and BMW Following the conclusion of the first two FIM Superbike World Championship races, corresponding to Concession Checkpoint 1, the FIM has evaluated the manufacturers’ performance using the MSMA algorithm, as stated in the FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations. According to article 2.4.3.2* of the FIM WorldSBK Regulations – Overperformance…
Spanish workshop Tamarit Motorcycles has added yet another thoroughbred to their 170-strong stable, the ‘Black Dragon’. This heavily redesigned Triumph Thruxton 900 is a commissioned project for an American ex-pat living in Scotland. Inspired by the motorcycle’s future home, Tamarit’s designers envisaged a bike with characteristics akin to Scotch whisky, smooth and delicate, and distinct…
2025 AMA Supercross Championship Round 13 – Lincoln Field, Philadelphia Images by Jeff Miller 250 East-West Showdown Main Report RJ Hampshire took the holeshot ahead of Seth Hammaker, Haiden Deegan, Coty Shock and Cole Davies. A fall in the Heat race for Tom Vialle saw him have to graduate via the LCQ, but the KTM…
The Ride A beautiful, clear summer morning was the perfect start for the day. I was joined by a riding buddy who had come on a few coffee rides on Tank of Coffee as we departed from Cross River, NY. Our ride wouldn’t be long as we headed to another New York coffee spot. The…
Shark Aeron Helmets Shark have introduced their new AERON helmets, combining the DNA of racing with everyday comfort for road riders. Inspired by the GP AERON, the AERON brings MotoGP excellence to the road. Shark Aeron Helmets The helmet incorporates all the technology and aerodynamics of a racing helmet, exceeds ECE 22.06 standards with a COVA…
Since its release in 2015, the Ducati Scrambler has been a resounding success for the Italian marque. When it went on sale the Scrambler came in 7 different styles, all powered by an 803cc v-twin mounted in an iconic Ducati trellis frame. Since then the range has seen several revisions with the latest ‘Next-Gen Freedom…
Ducati Desmo450 MX Ducati’s all-new Desmo450 MX motocross machine is set to arrive at selected dealerships in September, priced at $16,300 AUD in Australia and $17,793 NZD in New Zealand. Despite the launch being just six months away, Ducati has yet to release official images or full specifications of the production model, keeping fans and…
2025 FIM Motocross World Championship Round 20 – MXGP of AustraliaDarwin The countdown for the MXGP of Australia has begun, and event organisers have now unveiled a sneak peek at the track design being built inside Darwin’s Hidden Valley complex. An animated flythrough reveals a first look at the purpose-built venue that will host the…