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Whitham tests 2009 World Superbikes for Visordown
By Visordown News on 27/10/2009 18:04:15
Our man Jamie Whitham fires back his first thoughts on this year's WSB missiles
the throttle a bit you realise what a focused, specifically set-up and awesome machine a modern world class superbike is."To cope with the huge power and silly levels of grip the suspension, especially on Spies’ R1 and Haga’s 1098 F09, is so firm that it
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New rules changes for MotoGP and Moto3 announced
By Visordown News on 10/12/2010 09:20:07
Dorna release details for premier class and replacement 125 series
Commission on 19 March 2011.See specifications below:Requested hardware features for Engine Management:Single-cylinder management (2 independent fuel injectors, one ignition driver)Up to 14,500rpmAt least 10 analog inputs (0-5V 10bit resolution) for analog
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Is the DCT system being used by HRC? - Update
By Visordown News on 25/02/2011 16:38:17
Speculation on Honda's performance in the Sepang tests leads to questions about the clutch being used in the RC212V
if it means sending three hunters after the wounded lion.UPDATE: Honda may be running some variation on the Xtrac IGS (Instantaneous Gearchange System). Dual clutches, as in Honda’s DCT box, are banned in MotoGP (regulation 2.4.2) but the regs are too specific
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Stoner tests the 1,000cc Honda RCV at Jerez
By Visordown News on 18/05/2011 09:18:23
Casey Stoner samples the next generation 1,000cc MotoGP prototype
to develop a specific fuel and lubricant for the new bike and engineers at the Repsol Technology Centre are focusing on a fuel which will not only offer optimum fuel efficiency but also deliver maximum performance'.HRC began work on the project in late 2009
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Edwards' CRT is 1-second off Moto2 pace
By Visordown News on 24/11/2011 09:09:56
Texan laps Jerez circuit in 1:43.9
YESTERDAY Colin Edwards made his long-anticipated debut for NGM Forward Racing on the CRT bike he will race next season.Edwards completed his first ride on board the BMW powered CRT bike, posting a best time of 1:43.9 over 39 laps in the private
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Pirelli retains WSB solus tyre deal
By Visordown News on 27/07/2011 12:07:52
Pirelli to remain as the official tyre supplier until 2015
, that continues to demonstrate with success the ability to supply high quality racing tyres matching the specific requests of the organizers, even extending this relationship with initiatives like the Pirelli Best Lap Awards to improve the overall show
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Lorenzo on top at Sepang MotoGP test ends
By Visordown News on 28/02/2013 14:56:23
Lorenzo's fastest time from day two unbeaten but Repsol Honda pair look strong
. The CRT-specific soft rear slick was again extensively used at Sepang and received further positive feedback from riders.Sepang MotoGP test times - combinedPosRiderTeamFast lapGapTotal laps1Jorge LORENZOYamaha Factory Racing Team2’00.282 01392Dani
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BMW eyeing up MotoGP entry
By Visordown News on 28/03/2011 13:51:09
BMW in secret meetings with Dorna
doors to discuss the potential of them entering the premier motorcycle Grand Prix series in 2012, when the regulations change. Originally the manufacturer has been linked with the Suter chassis builder - who current supply the majority of the Moto2 field
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Stoner on the 1000cc Honda
By Visordown News on 12/07/2011 09:33:40
Having ridden the new Honda machine for 2012 Casey Stoner discusses the differences, the impact on racing and comparisons between past Hondas
CASEY STONER has already had a chance to experience the next generation of MotoGP having tested Honda's entry for the 1000cc era at Jerez.From an interview with HRC he discusses what it is like to ride the new bike:Can you explain, using a specific
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