Maverick Viñales, currently under suspension from his Yamaha MotoGP team, will join Aleix Espargaró as a rider for the Aprilia factory team in MotoGP next year. Viñales is a former Moto3 World champion with nine wins in the MotoGP category. Known almost as much for his inconsistency as his, occasional, blinding speed, Viñales and Aprilia […]
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Yamaha MotoGP and Maverick Viñales Part Ways, Effective Immediately (News)
Yamaha MotoGP and Maverick Viñales have had a bumpy ride together this year. Unhappy with Yamaha, Viñales negotiated an early termination of his contract so that he could go elsewhere next year. Next, Viñales was suspended by Yamaha for allegedly trying to damage his M1 race bike at the Styrian GP. Earlier today, Yamaha and […]
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Kawasaki Creates Special Edition of Z900RS for Europe (Bike Reports) (News)
We thoroughly tested the Kawasaki Z900RS when it was introduced for the 2018 model year. We found the retro styling spot-on, and the performance up to modern standards, including engine, suspension and brakes. Kawasaki Europe has just revealed the 2022 Z900RS SE with unique “Yellow Ball” paint together with some performance upgrades. Those upgrades include […]
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Vi̱ales Suspended by Yamaha РWill Not Race This Weekend at Austrian MotoGP Event (News)
Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has suspended Maverick Viñales and withdrawn his entry as a rider in this weekend’s Austrian MotoGP event. As explained in the following press release, this decision was taken as a result of “unexplained irregular operation of the motorcycle” by Viñales during the Styrian MotoGP race last Sunday. Behind the scenes, […]
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Styrian MotoGP Results (News) (Race Results)
The first race after the summer break for MotoGP was held at the Red Bull Ring in Austria earlier today. Starting from pole position, rookie Jorge Martin (Ducati) took a lead on the 1st lap that he never relinquished. Martin was hounded by defending champ Joan Mir (Suzuki) for much of the race before Martin […]
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Valentino Rossi Announces Retirement from Motorcycle Racing at the End of 2021 (News)
Whether you consider him the GOAT or not, nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi has been the most influential motorcycle racer in the modern era. In a press conference this morning on the eve of the Styrian GP in Austria, Rossi said he was hanging up his leathers and would not race motorcycles following the final […]
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