There is a new trumpeting sound to be heard at the GPs. It comes not only from the high-level four-into-one tailpipe of Yamaha's new four-stroke GP bike, but also from the same factory's publicity machine. Though, after the first few races, this has become somewhat muted.To some,...

150 road bikes based on the racer. The first 75 would have to be built by the end of June 2002 if the team was to meet its goal of racing at Laguna Seca on 14 July. A further 75 would then have to be built in the next six months.After Sauber withdrew

Lee Hayden, who rode to an impressive tenth place as a wild card for Kawasaki at Laguna Seca back in July, Yanagawa is looking forward to pitting himself against the best riders in the world at his home circuit.Yanagawa is already well known to race

July 2002After copping loads of flak for enjoying an alternative lifestyle last year on the Honda GoldWing, I figured it was time to go back to my roots and get back on a sportsbike. The new Yamaha R1 in silver and black is the smartest damn thing

July 2002Whilst everyone in the office was sifting through the bike listings section in the mag to pick a long-termer for 2002, I quietly stuck my name down for a SilverWing. I had been after one since we took the three big scoots to France last

July 2002When Gusbuster arrived back one sunny Thursday afternoon, I rushed downstairs to check out my new baby. I had been eagerly awaiting my new Buell Firebolt ever since Bertie praised it on the launch a while back. I know that the design

July 2002The R1150GS Adventure is the bike I've been waiting for BMW to build. Why? Lots of reasons - for a starter the upgrades (like the 30 litre tank) have turned an already useful mile cruncher into a real distance machine - 250 miles @100mph

yourself a favour and climb into the crow's nest of a big trailie. You'll enjoy a different perspective on motorcycling.July 2002I don't know why it is, but for some reason I seem to keep ending up getting to test big trail bikes.  First the Capo Nord

Superbikes. Do you agree?When Foggy was there it was nice and Superbike had a good year at this time. But also when Troy Bayliss and Colin Edwards were racing, they were very, very good years. Honestly, after 2002 the series lost a bit of its power, but now

lovely lady. You know the score - there's fun to be had, but you know there's more fun on tap should you be allowed to push it just a little bit further...July 2002The honeymoon period lasted about a thousand miles. I partly blame myself. She was overdue