shake-down tests of the prototype machine around the Sugo circuit.The preparation of the bike for the revamped 1000cc regulations has been shown in a previous video released by HRC, with the sound of the bike hidden behind a generic music track

will be a 180-hectare development designed in accordance with both the FIA and FIM regulations, with additional plans for a motocross circuit and a 1.4km kart track alongside the main circuit.1993 500GP champion, Schwantz is taking an advisory role

last week and someone at the factory said that we could return as early as 2013, next season."The only element that is holding back the Japanese manufacturer is a stable regulation for them to plan towards, as MotoGP's future could head down the path

.The other idea banded by Infront was to adopt Superstock specifications or emulating the BSB 'Evolution' cllass, the WSBK teams would be under the regulations of a control ECU and an engine built under a stringent set of 'stock' rulings. Before the EVO class

in BSB that pushed me to continue my racing career."The team will be using factory specification BMW S1000RRs supplied by BMW Motorrad Italia adapted for the new BSB technical regulations.Click here for the 2012 British Superbikes calendar

, the BMF is generally in favour of less legislation and regulation for motorcycle owners, but there is a very large degree of support for the MOT system and we did question whether exemptions should be made at all. We will now have to watch how the system

THIS is Kawasaki’s new Z250, revealed only minutes ago on Kawasaki Japan’s website.We’ve been expecting a naked version of the new Ninja 300 (which is sold as a 250 in several markets to suit local licence regulations) and those expectations appear

-quality training.The events will be conducted by AMCA, ACU and BSMA, the bodies which regulate off-road sport, in June 2013 at Brake Hill Farm, Northampton.Interested? Registrations open at 09:00 on 16 May, with a £15 charge (refundable up to the end of May

Bodies (ATBs) are regulated by the Driving Standards Agency (www.dsa.gov.uk), which means the school and their instructors will have undergone some rigorous training and assessments before being let loose on Joe Public. But even so, some schools

intake snorkel, also ensures efficient sound absorption.Exhaust SystemAlong with an optimal output yield and its advantageous location for the bike's centre of gravity, the silencer's large volume ensures a minimal noise level and the regulated catalytic