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Prince Harry's motorcycle obsession
By Ben Cope on 26/09/2009 16:58:09
With motorcycling beset on all sides, it’s good to know we’ve now got not one but two princes on-side. See if you can’t get those speed limits binned, boys
rides an 1198S.Rumours also abound that Harry’s all set to get one-to-one tuition from Australian MotoGP star Chris Vermeulen, but this is unlikely. The pair met at the recent British round of MotoGP and while internet speculation and Australian news
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848 Challenge official race report: Assen
By Ben Cope on 23/05/2012 14:09:32
Ducati Manchester and ducati Coventry go head to head
and a second place this weekend Brown extended his lead at the top of the table, but in also picking up a win and second Fry is back in the game in second with six rounds still to go. Sam Coventry (Moto Rapido), new to the Challenge this season
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It's clear even at night: Losail fries your brain
By Ben Cope on 18/11/2010 14:41:59
Here we are in Qatar on a monster of a bike and a tough circuit
.The pics you can see were taken 5 minutes ago. I thought I'd need a clear visor here but the lighting is superb - way better than it appears on TV when MotoGP are in town - so I'm sticking with the dark visor. The atmosphere is great, outside of the circuit
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Leo Vince LV-ONE exhausts for Ducati Monster
By Ben Cope on 20/05/2011 08:14:49
Lights exhausts available in stainless steel and carbon
Press release from MotoGB:For those Ducati Monster owners that only want to add pure Italian made products to their Ducati, then look no further. Top Italian performance exhaust manufacturers, LeoVince, have just released some new slip
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New: 2013 Alpinestars GP Pro gloves
By Ben Cope on 18/02/2013 15:40:24
Alpinestars have updated their popular race-rep glove for 2013
on MotoGP and WSBK circuits, the GP Pro offers superior protection and advanced performance together with an ergonomic, lightweight design. Innovative safety features • Full grain, multi-panel leather construction with a kangaroo leather palm
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Technically speaking: Ducati's 1199 Panigale
By Ben Cope on 13/02/2012 15:45:48
A look at the technology behind Ducati's ground-breaking new superbike
material used in Concorde). The lightweight pistons travel in Nikasil-coated aluminium bores; at setup similar to that used by the Ducati MotoGP team. The gerotor oil pump was also developed on the Ducati's MotoGP Desmosedici; it's efficient and creates a
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Inside the mind of Valentino Rossi
By Ben Cope on 01/09/2010 18:14:10
One of the UK's leading graphologists analyses Valentino Rossi handwriting from a note he wrote to his team and offers remarkable insight
the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP squad, he penned a letter to his team which was widely publicised on the internet. We wanted to know more about this elusive, private individual so we gave a copy of his resignation note to Elaine Quigley and only told her
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Ultimate Trackbike: Colchester ZX-10R
By Ben Cope on 20/01/2011 10:24:46
Want something with a little bit more fizz than a Steelie CBR600. Try this.
,25 x 16.5 Floating Rear Disc Brembo 2 piston GP Rear Caliper Valter Moto Footrest Assembly Factory Arrow one off Titanium Full System (2010) FTR Alloy Fuel Tank under seat with Q/D Filler Cap (Newton) F-Hot MSS Spec Tank Cover inc. Carbon support F
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New AGV GP Tech Rossi 'Elements' replica
By Ben Cope on 17/08/2011 15:37:55
Another 'unique' lid from Rossi Industries
of TEAM AGV dealers. To find your nearest TEAM AGV dealer please check the TEAM AGV website www.agv-moto.comFeatures:• Kevlar-Carbon Shell in 3 sizes • Multi Density E.P.S (inner shell) • Integrated Ventilation System, flush vents and wide channels
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848 Challenge: Silverstone race results
By Ben Cope on 26/09/2011 14:35:10
Massive four-way scrap for the season ender
Gilbertson through to taken second and Edwards third, the race red flagged because of the need to attend to the injured Brown. Topping out a poignant weekend with his highest placing of the season, Jamie Poole (Moto Rapido) took fourth place on his ‘Red 4
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