- 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 […]
- February 27, 2024
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Norton Motorcycles Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Limited Edition Models, and Announces New Chief Technology Officer
Ferrari is doing well. Leica Cameras is doing very well, and Macy’s has announced it is closing more than 100 of its “standard” stores to focus on high-end products sold through more premium outlets such as Bloomingdales. What is happening here? Apparently, focusing on consumers able to afford luxury goods is a smart business strategy […]
- February 26, 2024
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New Monster Energy Video Shows Off Ducati Desmo450 MX
Ducati is going racing this year, although only on a regional level, to further develop its new Desmo450 MX motorcycle before it goes on sale to the public next year. Monster Energy has put out a video featuring Antonio Cairoli, a nine-time World Motocross champion and a member of the winning team at the Motocross […]
- February 22, 2024
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Marc Marquez Tries to Reduce Expectations for His First Year on a Ducati
Marc Marquez will be riding the same bike Pecco Bagnaia won the championship on last year when the 2024 MotoGP championship series begins in Qatar two weeks from now. The expectations, from both the media and fans, are that the 8-time World champion will immediately be a contender for race wins and the championship. Marc […]
- February 21, 2024
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Dunlop Q5S (Front) and Dunlop Q4 (Rear): MD Product Review
These are some brief thoughts and impressions on two sporty Dunlop tires, including the Q5S (a 120/70/17 fitted to the front of our Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory test bike) and the Dunlop Q4 (a 180/55/17 on the rear of that bike). You can read our review of the Tuono 660 Factory here. Some background is […]
- February 20, 2024
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Pecco Bagnaia Again Dominates MotoGP Practice Before Season Opener in Qatar
After being quickest at the last practice in Sepang, two-time defending champion Pecco Bagnaia (Ducati) again recorded the fastest lap time at the Qatar test that has just been completed. Factory Ducati teammate Enea Bastianini was 2nd quickest. Aprilia has emerged as a challenger to Ducati with Aleix Espargaro, Raul Fernandez and Maverick Vinales taking […]