Okay, so I left the press launch without receiving any action photography. I am also exhausted from a very long day, so this short report will have to suffice until I have more photos and more energy. Thank you for posting all the questions yesterday and earlier today. I will discuss several of those in […]
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MotoGP’s Technical Director Says Most Teams Still Hiding New Fairings Before Qatar Debut (News)
We’ve already written about Yamaha’s debut of a new fairing designed to provide down-force in compliance with MotoGP’s ban on external wings beginning this year. You can see a comparison photo that illustrates what Yamaha has done below. A few days ago, we also wrote about the circumstances existing before the first race in Qatar […]
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Is Ducati Suffering Most From the New Rule Banning Wings? (News)
The truth is, we currently have no idea how the various MotoGP manufacturers stack up, performance wise, heading to the opening round at Qatar on March 26. Why? Because all of the manufacturers are still modifying, and testing, the aerodynamic aids they will incorporate into their fairings as a substitute for the ban on wings this […]
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Suzuki GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F Updated with More Horsepower and Slipper Clutch in Europe (Bike Reports) (News)
European press reports indicate the 2017 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F models are receiving surprise updates consisting of an increase in horsepower (up 7 to a claimed 150) and a standard slipper clutch, along with minor equipment changes. We have asked US Suzuki’s press representative if US customers can expect similar upgrades this year, but have […]
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Phillip Island WSB Results – Race 2 (News) (Race Results)
In a near duplicate of yesterday’s finish, Race 2 saw Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki) barely ahead of Ducati’s Chaz Davies at the checkered flag, allowing Rea to take a double win at Phillip Island (meaning he now has 40 WSB victories in his career). Following the new grid shake-up for Race 2 (the Race 1 podium […]
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Fierce Determination to Reach MotoGP Title Displayed at Red Bull KTM Launch (News)
The Austrians aim to win, and won’t settle for anything less. These sentiments were made perfectly clear at the launch of the Red Bull KTM Factory MotoGP Team a couple of days ago. Indeed, the Red Bull motorsport manager wants a MotoGP World title “very soon.” Nevertheless, the team is acknowledging that 2017 will be […]
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