.Supertest, judged by 15 journalists from around the world, runs back-to-back tests for sports bikes from all the major motorcycle manufacturers, whilst Masterbike is an independent track-test for sports bikes with a judging panel comprised of 16 international

. Everyone has been teased with pictures and sound tracks, we even got to touch it at the NEC but no one could have anticipated the riding experience Yamaha had in store. Manufacturers are alway keen to tell us we are riding around on sports bikes full

already confirmed Marco Ravaioli as one of their two riders. “It’s is a wonderful day for Lambretta and one we’ve been working towards for nearly two years. We’re delighted to be back on the racetrack and to compete in such an exciting and expanding sport

of Infront Motor Sports, official promoter of the FIM Superbike World Championship, commented: “We are extremely pleased to bring SBK back to Donington Park for the European Round of the Championship. The Leicestershire circuit is where the Championship

-leading impact protection and are extremely lightweight and slim, enhancing the fit and feel of the jacket.• Chest and back pad compartments with PE protective padding (Alpinestars back protector insert and chest guards available as accessory upgrade

MAKING an appearance in the paddock for Yamaha’s 50th anniversary celebrations may have given Kenny Roberts a taster of what he is missing, as the 'King' would consider a return to MotoGP team ownership if a sufficient financial backing could

So what do you want in your sports 600?Do you want a track day missile, focused, sharp, rev-hungry and aggressive? Or a sporty road bike with useful midrange that can cut it on track if the mood takes? This year has seen a definite split

-minded engineers decided not to throw them out but to recycle the little fellas. But how? "What about a sports tourer?" said one bright spark and lo, the ST4 was born, and about time too because Ducati's attempts at sports touring until this point had amounted

confessed he believes he quit the sport too early and is missing the buzz of competitive motorcycle racing. "All I can say is that I am going back to ride the bike again," Bayliss said, "and I am thinking about starting again, honestly."It's not as though

VALENTINO ROSSI was photographed for the first time back on a Yamaha today at the Valencia test.Traditionally, the inter-season test is an opportunity to familiarise transfered riders with their teams and just as importantly, give the public a