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Niall Mackenzie Column - Dec 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 13/12/2008 10:18:51
Seeing the 2009 Yamaha R1 brings up thoughts of styling uncertainty and memories of 'big bang' GP bikes for Niall Mackenzie
believed we would get a combination of the 2008 R6 and Rossi’s M1. Seeing it for the fist time took me back to of one of these blind dates you organize because the girl in question had sounded amazing on the phone.In your head it’s Madonna with a superbly
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Michael Scott Column - Dec 2008
By Michael Scott on 01/12/2008 10:43:42
Michael Scott wonders if Rossi has elevated himself above God status with his eighth World title. And why Dani is so unpopular with, well, everyone
How many times can one man achieve god-like status? What does he then become? Some sort of supergod? God among gods? Or just Valentino Rossi ..The once-elfin Italian’s sixth premier-class title, his eighth counting those in the tiddler classes, was a belter. Nothing easy about it...
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James Whitham Column - Dec 08
By James Whitham on 01/12/2008 14:08:14
This month James doffs his flat cap as the last true gentleman of racing retires. Not only was Troy Bayliss a hard racer, he liked a beer and never gave less than 100%...
The racing season is just about coming to an end and I’m looking forward to having a few free weekends on my hands pretty soon. As usual I’ve been involved in Eurosport’s coverage of both WSB and BSB, add this to as much stuff for TWO that I can fit in and I’ve not had much time ...
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Mar 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/03/2008 12:42:26
His childhood idol was Holly Johnson and his favourite film is Grease. Has Mackenzie finally lost it?A new year gets Niall all reminiscent about his childhood, global warming and small capacity fun.
’ because after a conversation with an Austrian KTM boss in December I now believe the Yanks may have had the right idea all along. He reckons if fuel prices were reduced that would encourage us to drive and ride more. Our crude oil supplies would be used up
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Niall Mackenzie Column - Apr 2008
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/04/2008 11:38:23
Niall installs some Victorian parenting principles into the mini-Mackenzies in order to teach them the value of ratty old motorcycles. Poor little nippers, all they wanted was a hoop and stick to play with
For the past two months there has been an unusual air of anticipation and excitement down at the old Mackenzie ranch. You see it was mid December when Cantlie laid down the challenge for five of us to find a dirt cheap bike for this month’s Great
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Michael Scott Column - Mar 2008
By Michael Scott on 12/03/2008 13:41:25
Tyres, dodgy electronics and the first tests at Jerez: Mike Scott rubs his hands and gets stuck into another round of silly-season antics
The December-January testing ban means just one thing to the dedicated MotoGP hero: withdrawal symptoms. It’s a rare racer who can kick back. Most of them will have spent the winter worrying desperately.They might be considering those old racing
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Michael Scott Column - Mar 2009
By Michael Scott on 01/03/2009 09:51:33
As the storm clouds gather over the pits of MotoGP, Mike Scott tries to make sense of a crazy world that is going into meltdown.
has inflicted a serious flesh wound. Stealthy? The team staff members were told on December 29 (Happy New Year, guys). But so far nobody else has been told a thing.The departure of the Greens is a major shock, with all sorts of dimensions. Starting
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Living with a 2008 KTM 990SM
By Barry Tavner on 16/12/2008 11:13:13
Barry Tavner's track record with bikes is dismal. Did this KTM ever make it through the year without being written off or stolen? Find out..
replacement. Other than that, all good on the 990 front. December 2008Within the walls of the office and to my riding buddies it’s common knowledge that I seem to have my fair share of bad luck when it comes to motorbikes. For the third time this summer
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