AMA Team USA to take on world at 2010 Trial des Nations

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — With selections made and the members thick in competition for the 2010 AMA Racing/NATC Observed Trials National Championship Series, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports that AMA Team USA is ready to take on the world at the 2010 Trial des Nations (TdN) in Myslenice, Poland, on Sept. 11-12.

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HUSQVARNA CR AND SM 50 – THE NEW MINI CROSS AND MOTARD FROM HUSQVARNA

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The essence of a real dirt bike and supermotard in miniature. This is the nature of the new Husqvarna CR and SM 50, the “mini”  that have everything you need to make your debut as a real rider.

Liquid cooled two stroke engines, disc brakes, adjustable suspensions, steel chassis with the same . . . → Read More: HUSQVARNA CR AND SM 50 – THE NEW MINI CROSS AND MOTARD FROM HUSQVARNA

The Ducati Desmosedici

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Until 2002, world class motorcycle racing was best represented by the 500cc World Championship. Riders took lightweight 2-cycle motorcycles at criminal speeds and required extremely skilled riders. Many of the major factories such as Honda, Yamaha, and Aprilia were represented but Ducati, the most traditional and successful racing bike was . . . → Read More: The Ducati Desmosedici

Italian riders on top in MX3 qualifying

salvini Italian riders on top in MX3 qualifying

Megalopolis holds fifth event for the FIM MX3 World Championship and fourth for the UEM EMX2 European Championship this weekend. Main names of the Qualifying day are Alex Salvini (Husqvarna Cross 2 R) – winner of the MX3 Qualifying practice and Giacomo Del Segato (Suzuki Max Team) – winner of the EMX2 . . . → Read More: Italian riders on top in MX3 qualifying

Impressive results for Taddy at EWC GP of Italy

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KTM Enduro Factory Team rider Taddy Blazusiak has proved that he’s fit and ready to challenge for a fourth consecutive Erzberg Rodeo title early next month having successfully finished both days of the Enduro World Championship’s GP of Italy. Using the event as training ahead of the gruelling Erzberg race, Taddy, who . . . → Read More: Impressive results for Taddy at EWC GP of Italy

Desalle confirms KTM are not invincible

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If you were lucky enough to be in Portugal for the GP yesterday or watching on TV it was looking like KTM would once again rule the roost in both MX1 and MX2 classes but up popped a not fully fit Clement Desalle of Teka Suzuki and ruined the Austrian manufacturers . . . → Read More: Desalle confirms KTM are not invincible

Reed Looks to Win Tonight

With two FIM World Supercross championships, two US Open Supercross crowns, four Australian Supercross titles, an AMA Motocross championship and numerous other international accolades to his name, Supercross star Chad Reed is no stranger to victory although Seattle’s Qwest Field is one venue that has so far failed to yield the Australian victory . . . → Read More: Reed Looks to Win Tonight

Philippaerts decent 4th in Bulgaria

philippaerts Philippaerts decent 4th in Bulgaria

David Philippaerts tied on points for 3rd position and had to accept 4th overall on the 2010 YZ450FM at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria at Sevlievo for the first round of fifteen in the FIM MX1-GP World Championship. The Yamaha Monster Energy MX Team rider was 2nd and 7th across a . . . → Read More: Philippaerts decent 4th in Bulgaria

2008 BMW S 1000 RR Superbike

2008 BMW S 1000 RR Superbike

In the eight months since BMW’s announcement that they would enter the Superbike World Championship in 2009, the project has gathered pace and race fans everywhere have now been able to see the tangible aspects of the project properly for the first time. The new BMW S 1000 RR has been tested at . . . → Read More: 2008 BMW S 1000 RR Superbike

SUCCESS FOR HM PLANT RED BULL KTM AT SEASON OPENER

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HM Plant Red Bull KTM UK enjoyed a successful season opener at the Maxxis British motocross championship at Little Silver, Exeter yesterday with Jake Nicholls finishing on the podium, Graeme Irwin taking his first ever MX2 win and Natalie Kane dominating the women’s races.

In the all-new qualifying format for the . . . → Read More: SUCCESS FOR HM PLANT RED BULL KTM AT SEASON OPENER

Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport launches 2010 SBK campaign

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Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport officially launched its second season in the FIM Superbike World Championship with a presentation at BMW Group Classic in Munich on Friday. With riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus set to commence battle for the first World Championship points of the year at Phillip Island on 28th February, the . . . → Read More: Team BMW Motorrad Motorsport launches 2010 SBK campaign

World Superbike official test line-up brimming with talent

The first official tests of the new SBK season get underway at Portimao between January 22 to 24 and the entry includes both riders and teams of the highest quality and quantity.

With some privateer teams still to confirm their final plans for 2010 there are already well over 20 top level riders . . . → Read More: World Superbike official test line-up brimming with talent

Weekend Ketchup – Dakar, Anstie, Yamaha and Langston

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KTM riders will race in the Dakar again on Pirelli’s new Scorpion Rally KTM rider Marc Coma and Jordi Viladoms will race in the Dakar again on Pirelli’s new Scorpion Rally, a tyre which made its debut by winning last year’s event as well as taking the runner-up spot.

These KTM team riders . . . → Read More: Weekend Ketchup – Dakar, Anstie, Yamaha and Langston

Motogp History

MotoGp History: Boasting 60 years of history, MotoGp is the oldest of all motorsports World Championships – its first annual competition having been held in 1949.

EARLY DAYS: When the first formal World Championship was held in 1949 MotoGp Grand Prix racing comprised four solo classes, with the inaugural . . . → Read More: Motogp History

Productive WSB season for Pirelli

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Pirelli addressed the 2009 road racing season as an opportunity to bring forth more firsts for the Italian manufacturer, and not just on the podium. With the newly crowned 2009 World Superbike Champion, American Ben Spies, Pirelli celebrated Yamaha’s first victory in WSBK, adding to the victories of Honda, Suzuki and Ducati since the . . . → Read More: Productive WSB season for Pirelli