Earlier today in Rome, The MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports announced a new racing series to commence in 2019 featuring electric motorcycles, specifically the Energica Ego. The title sponsor is the firm Enel, and there will be 18 bikes on the grid. Here are details from Dorna: Why MotoE™? There are currently more than a billion […]
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150 Pound CAKE KALK – Is This The Future of Off-Road Motorcycles? (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
Minimalist Swedish design can seem pretty extreme … shocking even. Don’t let that fool you or put you off when you think about the new KALK electric off-roader from Swedish company CAKE. With a weight of 150 pounds, and enormous 24″ wheels, the KALK is a clean-sheet design that deserves your attention. CAKE Motorcycle founder […]
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Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo Breaks Lap Record as Sepang Testing Ends (News)
The three-day Sepang MotoGP test came to an end earlier this morning with Ducati’s Jorge Lorenzo breaking the lap record aboard his new GP18. Many riders pushed to post fast laps on Day 3, with the Hondas of Dani Pedrosa and Cal Crutchlow close behind Lorenzo. The Yamaha factory team of Valentino Rossi and Maverick […]
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2018 Kawasaki KLX250: MD Ride Review (Bike Reports) (News)
We were very impressed by the Kawasaki KLX250 when we rode it at the press launch a few months ago. In particular, we thought the bike was well-sorted, from an engine performance, comfort and suspension perspective. Although the only real change for 2018 from the 2009 model we previously tested is the addition of fuel […]
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Viñales Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team (News)
Earlier today, Yamaha unveiled its 2018 MotoGP bike with new livery … to be ridden by the same two factory riders, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales. The festivities were held in Madrid, where it was also announced that Viñales has signed a contract to extend his relationship with the team through 2020. After dominating pre-season testing, Viñales […]
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MD’s 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Test Bike: What Would Readers Like To Know? (Bike Reports) (News)
One of the most popular bikes introduced to MD readers recently (with 214 Comments at time of writing) is the Kawasaki Z900RS. It was favorably reviewed by us at the press launch, but we did find a few things to complain about. Most notably, a somewhat snatchy throttle response. We now have a test unit […]
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