The 2018 MotoGP season has just ended with Marc Marquez (Honda) crowned champion, yet again, but the riders are already back at work testing their 2019 machines. The two-day test at Valencia has just ended with Yamaha’s Maverick Viñales (sporting his new number 12 on his bike) posting the quickest lap time. The test saw […]
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How Much Horsepower Can a 650 Twin Make? Norton Introduces the 105 Horsepower Superlight (Bike Reports) (News)
Although officially being unveiled tomorrow in England, Norton posted these low-res photos and specifications for the new 650cc Superlight today on its Facebook page. With engine architecture similar to the parallel-twin 650cc scramblers recently introduced by Norton (making a claimed 84 horsepower), the motor in the Superlight spins all the way to 12,500 rpm for its […]
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Valencia MotoGP Qualifying Results (News) (Race Results)
Maverick Viñales (Yamaha) survived Q1 and moved to Q2 at Valencia earlier today, and then proceeded to take pole position in Q2. Apparently, Viñales is only the second rider in MotoGP history to ever participate in Q1 and then take pole. Joining Viñales on the front row for tomorrow’s race will be Alex Rins (Suzuki) in the […]
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Norton Unveils Atlas 650 Models: The Nomad and Ranger (with video) (Bike Reports) (News)
Norton Motorcycles unveiled earlier today the 650cc Atlas models pictured, including the Atlas Nomad and Atlas Ranger. Powered by a parallel-twin with a 270° crank, the Atlas machines have impressive performance specifications, which arguably eclipse competitive scrambler models from Ducati and Triumph. Claimed peak horsepower is 84 at a lofty 11,000 rpm, with 47 foot/pounds […]
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2019 Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Team – The Evolution of a Winner (News)
A few nights ago, we attended the 2019 Team presentation for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing in Murrieta, California. As a decades-long supercross fan, I can attest to the fact that it wasn’t so long ago when the thought of a European motorcycle winning an AMA Supercross main event was far from anyone’s mind. The […]
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Aprilia Concept RS 660 Points to New Direction for Italian Brand (Bike Reports) (News)
Aprilia used the EICMA show in Milan to display a new concept, the RS 660. The company emphasizes that this is a step in a new direction, which will include mid-displacement models such as the 660cc parallel-twin Concept, with sporty looks and quality components combined with more relaxed, comfortable ergonomics. Here are some photos from […]
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