.The Schwantz replica (£8799) GSX-R750 K8 mirrors the iconic Lucky Strike colour scheme the American used during his final season riding GP500 in 1995. The factory finish paintwork offered on the Stamford replica is flawless and wouldn't be complete without his

, blaming this on the plunging dollar-euro exchange rate. And the company says it will cut motorcycle production for the 2009 season by ten per cent.Piaggio is also cutting back on production across all its motorcycle and scooter brands after depressing

pre-season testing in 2003. It was never raced, but it seems the firm hasn't dropped the concept.The idea is that rather than creating ever-stiffer frames to totally eliminate flex – which many riders suggest is vital to getting good feedback – putting

GP Championship, despite not yet signing a rider.The team tested their V4 prototype machine at Silverstone last month. The bike is built to the new 800cc rules that will affect all teams for the up-and-coming 2007 season.Max Neukirchner in testingMany riders have

work starts now in preparation for the 2007 British Superbike Championship with a test at Valencia next week. We have a new bike to develop before the season starts. "To all the Stalker fans in the UK: I'm coming home and can't wait to be racing

DUCATI are boasting three of the most eagerly anticipated bikes in the world on their stand at the forthcoming MCN London Motorcycle Show, at ExCeL London from 1-4 February 2007. The Italian company, who are currently clutching the WSB title

BMW, the straight-laced Bavarian brand are celebrating an annual production of 100,000 motorcycles, a feat they've achieved for the first time at their Berlin plant last year.This accomplishment was also matched in sales figures, as the magic '100

After the season-opening race in Qatar just over a week ago, the MotoGP World Championship heads to Jerez this weekend for the first European round of the year, the Gran Premio bwin.com de España.21 year old Casey Stoner currently leads the way

else's life."With the motorcycle leisure-riding season getting under way the force promises a repeat of last year's hard line against risk-takers.With the support of North Yorkshire's 95 Alive campaign, North Yorkshire Police halved the number

stormer, the Roman Emporer, Max Biaggi slipped down the standings after taking a third and fifth. Bayliss, who many expected to dominate this season, could only follow Haga in race one and in race two, he lost out to Toseland by less than 0.2 seconds