MF: Leon, we heard a lot on the bush telegraph about some tension within your team and that in the build up to Phillip Island there was a quite a bit of shouting and disagreement. Is this true? Can you talk about it?LH: Australia…y'know...  it's been really interesting - but very...

BMW's S1000 RR road-going superbikeBird's-eye view of BMW's new superbikeSPANISH PHOTOGRAPHERS snapped these shots of BMW's new S1000 RRsuperbike in road-going trim in testing at Albacete circuit earlier this week.The bike was complete with digital

With a move to Castrol Honda from the BMW factory squad Ruben Xaus has discussed the differences between the CBR1000RR and the S1000RR.After two seasons as part of the new factory BMW outfit onboard S1000RR Xaus has made the switch to join the newly

the track version of the S 1000 RR -  said that the factory was planning to bring a team into the domestic championship, although he wasn’t sure of the exact timescale.He said: “I know they want to do it. That’s the plan definitely. I think the S1000RR would

for 2010.This season is BMW's first in World Superbikes and on launching their entry earlier this year, BMW head-honchos told the world's press that they were in it for the long haul, come rain or shine, so it would be strange to see them depart from WSB

, Brembo brakes and there's a lot of talk about the engine's head too; something is special about it, there's a possibility it contains pneumatic valves but BMW are being really cagey about it all.BMW S1000RR ... racing in WSB 2009BMW S1000RR ... for sale

SEVEN-TIME Formula One champ Michael Schumacher is helping in the development of BMW's S1000RR superbike.The German ace, who's recently been trying his hand at superbike racing with varying degrees of success, was spotted testing the new BMW S1000RR

AN INTERESTING bit of footage from the lads at BMW of their S1000 RR WSB contender getting the treatment on the development dyno.Listen to how crisply the inline four 1000cc motor revs - pity they didn't give it a few balls-out runs.Not sure about

BMW's S1000RR ... click pic for full galleryBMW launched their flagship sportsbike, the S1000RR to the world's press at the Monza WSB round in Italy. To see the full gallery images, click the picture above.

MARCO MELANDRI got his 2012 World Superbike campaign underway as testing the BMW S1000RR he will race next season.Melandri has spent the test switching between the 2011 S1000RR ridden by the recently retired Troy Corser and the 2012 machine