Despite a popular misconception (including, among many MD readers), Ducati is currently at a disadvantage in WSB with its 1200 cc v-twin engine configuration. Although the v-twin superbike has become synonymous with Ducati, Ducati has already stated it is developing a v-four superbike engine based on lessons learned racing a v-four in MotoGP. In MotoGP, […]
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Looks Like Ducati Chose to Keep the Right Andrea (News)
Last year, Ducati’s Factory MotoGP team faced a difficult decision when it had to choose between Andrea Dovizioso and Andrea Iannone as a teammate to Jorge Lorenzo for 2017. Iannone won a race last year in Austria – ending a six-year drought by taking the first Ducati MotoGP victory since Casey Stoner. Nevertheless, Ducati chose […]
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2017 Kawasaki Z900 ABS: MD Ride Review (Bike Reports) (News)
If you read our press launch report, you know we were impressed by the new flagship naked from Kawasaki, the Z900. Lightweight, nimble and powerful, the Z900 is priced under $ 9,000. We asked Kawasaki for a test unit following the launch so that we could further evaluate the bike. Here is our report. We had […]
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Catalunya MotoGP Race Results (News) (Race Results)
Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso recorded his second MotoGP win in a seven day span earlier today at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona. Factory Honda riders Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa finished in second and third place, respectively. The weather was very hot during the race, and several riders experienced severe traction issues throughout the weekend, most […]
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2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 1000XT: MD First Ride (Bike Reports) (News)
When Suzuki introduced the original V-Strom 1000 for the 2002 model year, we frankly fell in love with the machine. From our first test, we knew Suzuki had a winner despite the odd looks and the fact that “race replicas” dominated the market at the time. That smooth, torque-rich 1000 cc v-twin, together with extremely […]
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Yamaha Unveils Star Venture Luxury Tourer (with videos) (Bike Reports) (News)
Yamaha took the wraps off the luxury touring model it began teasing some time ago. The all-new Star Venture is a massive machine (claimed wet weight is over 950 pounds) with every imaginable comfort and touring amenity as standard equipment. Yes, that includes a reverse gear to make parking easier. A full featured “infotainment” system […]
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