FOR their CRT project Gresini will be using engines and electronics supplied by Ten Kate Racing.The satellite Honda team will use the engine from the Honda Fireblade in an FTR chassis, with Michele Pirro riding the production-based prototype machine

THE inclusion of CRT specification bikes has divided opinion in the paddock but for 2012 the lower-class machines have helped in bolstering grid numbers, something Valentino Rossi acknowledges.Speaking at the Wrooom press conference yesterday, Rossi

of the season the technical specifications for all the Honda 1000s are expected to be fairly similar and throughout the season they will ensure that Dovi's bike is constantly updated by the factory.However, as noted by Andrea himself, this would be a step

WOW, it’s not often you get a statement as strong as this one from the motorcycle racing world, but last night WSB bosses basically issued a ‘hands off or we’ll have you in court’ release aimed squarely at MotoGP’s door.There has been some mumblings

are mainly that these engines are very similar to the ones prepared by the teams specifically for their riders. These engines are new, and their performance will improve after some action.“I’m very happy with how things have gone today. We have had very few

do with a bike, I’d find that it’s almost as much fun as a bike."And when asked specifically which kind of bike is most exciting, Rossi cannot decide whether 500cc two-strokes or MotoGP tickle his fancy the most:"Although I can’t say which is the best

languished at the back of the pack throughout the 22-lap race. His team-mate, fellow Italian Marco Simoncelli also had a lacklustre evening, finishing the race in a lowly 11th position.At the end of the evening, Melandri said of his performance:“That was a

their efforts on production motorcycles,  hinting they may return with an official team in the future.This from the team:“This decision is part of a specific strategy made by Ducati, the aim being to further increase technological content in production models

was accompanied by US magazine Road and Track's photographer Chris Cantle. who manages to keep a remarkably straight face as his life flashes before his eyes...Higgins and the Subaru (which despite its roll cage and loud exhaust is close to standard specification

.Adding to the upgraded engine specifications, the statement from Suzuki continues: "Suzuki’s Factory Engineers have also improved the chassis performance by significant developments to the stiffness balance of frame and swing-arm and have optimised the weight balance