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2007 MotoGP Estoril Race Report - Grudge Match
By David Emmett on 14/04/2008 15:38:22
Estoril saw the rivalry of Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo reach a crescendo. The showdown between the two sets the scene for a fantastic season in MotoGP.
line are escorted to a separate roped-off section of pit lane. Here, they park their bikes in a specially preordained order, receive the congratulations and plaudits of their teams, give interviews to various TV companies, and wait to make their way
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First Ride: 2007 Buell 1125R
By Bertie Simmonds on 29/03/2008 09:55:29
25 years in the making and Erik Buell finally makes the bike he always dreamed of: a liquid-cooled V-twin with plenty of poke and handling to die for. So has junking the Harley engines given Buell a new edge?
, the advice is lost on me as the bike is conking out. A trip back to the pits reveals a flat battery. Apparently someone had left the ignition on yesterday. It's not a good start, because for Buell this is a Very Important Bike. By Buell I mean both Buell
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2008 Honda Fireblade launch - riding impressions
By Tim Skilton on 22/12/2007 14:12:27
Tim Skilton gives us his thoughts on Honda's new flagship
buggers up the next three. Get it very wrong and it's gravel trap time - Losail doesn't suffers fools lightly, especially on a 180bhp 1000cc sportsbike. Exiting pit lane in second, the Blade pulls hard, flicking the front wheel a foot in the air
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MotoGP Laguna Seca Preview - Poor Little Rich Girl
By David Emmett on 19/07/2007 23:31:02
MotoGP crosses the Atlantic, and hits The Corkscrew
not uncommon, and traffic backing up for miles. Then, the facilities at the track are rudimentary, with little shade when the sun shines, or shelter if it rains. Even the pit garages are pretty simple, worsted only by the ramshackle affairs at Phillip Island
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MotoGP Brno Preview - Long Time Coming
By David Emmett on 16/08/2007 23:44:16
The summer wait is over, and MotoGP is back in Brno
walking to get from the pit lane to the podium, but Toni Elias' spiral fracture of the femur is a much more serious injury, and will leave the Spanish fan favorite struggling just to ride, never mind compete. Shinya Nakano has finally received the new
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Saving MotoGP Part 2 - How To Encourage The Cheats
By David Emmett on 15/01/2009 12:59:55
There have been a range of proposals to cut costs in MotoGP, including banning electronics, introducing budget caps and extending engine life. Today, we explain why that will make MotoGP more expensive
Yesterday, we examined why MotoGP turned into the bottomless pit which swallows money, and looked at the mistakes which made this result inevitable. Today, we'll be examining the suggestions being put forward to fix the situation, and get spending
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First Ride: 2008 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
By Niall Mackenzie on 07/11/2008 12:08:31
Honda doesn’t do quirky on its sportsbikes without a very good reason. Niall puts Honda's new superbike through its paces
model but after his wife tried the pillion seat (her rump was of ample size) said it was way too small.Heading out the pit lane at the Losail circuit in Qatar and my first impression was once again the Blade had a pretty perfect riding position
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Indianapolis Grand Prix: Rider comment
By Visordown News on 01/09/2009 11:02:46
Find out who said what about who following this weekend's MotoGP action
, because I misread my pit-board and thought it said +0! Anyway, my bike was great and from then on it was quite easy, I just stayed focused. I had great fun on the slow-down lap with the fans and I am so happy to win here at this amazing track
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2009 Misano Grand Prix Rider comment
By Visordown News on 07/09/2009 09:51:00
Edwards: "De Angelis is the guy who needed to be wearing Valentino's donkey helmet"
of fuel on the slowing down lap and had to hitch a ride back to the pits with Toni Elias. Third is OK here and there was no way I could follow the leaders’ rhythm so I’m reasonably satisfied. I’ve moved into third in the championship, but with Casey
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Valentino Rossi crash update
By Visordown News on 05/07/2010 16:18:21
News on the crash recovery of Valentino Rossi and his alleged move to Ducati MotoGP in 2011
announcement would be handled.As reported previously, the move makes sense for many reasons: mainly Rossi’s aversion to sharing a pit, the bike he developed and a reduced (for him) overall fee with Lorenzo.For Ducati, it fills a hole left by the imminent
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