Category Archive: Bikes

Jun 16

Lorenzo keeps cool in scorching conditions to win the Catalan Grand Prix

Round 6: Catalan MotoGP™ – Race

MotoGP - Jorge Lorenzo - Yamaha Factory Racing - 2013 Catalan MotoGP race winnerYamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo made it back-to-back MotoGP™ victories after a masterful display in sweltering conditions at the Circuit de Catalunya.

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Jun 15

Pedrosa smashes lap record to take pole position at the Catalan Grand Prix

Round 6: Catalan MotoGP™ – Qualifying Practice

MotoGP - Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda - 2013 Catalan MotoGP QPFor the second consecutive race Dani Pedrosa set a new pole position record in qualifying, the Repsol Honda rider setting a remarkable lap time of 1’40.893 to claim the first slot on the grid for tomorrow’s Catalan Grand Prix.

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Jun 14

Resurgent Rossi leads Friday practice at Montmeló

Round 6: Catalan MotoGP™ – Free Practice One & Two

MotoGP - Valentino Rossi - Yamaha Factory Racing - 2013 Catalan MotoGP FP2Yamaha Factory Racing’s Valentino Rossi lapped under the race lap record at the Circuit de Catalunya today to lead the field in a scorching day of action. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 12

Bridgestone MotoGP™ Round 6 preview

Catalunya preview

MotoGP - Bridgestone-BATTLAX-MotoGP-slick-tyreRound six of the 2013 MotoGP™ season sees the series return to Spain for the Catalan Grand Prix, and the venue for this weekend’s race presents the toughest test for Bridgestone’s tyres so far this year.

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Jun 09

Szoke wins dramatic Shannonville Mopar CSBK opener

“I was surprised about that. It should be an awesome fight for the championship all year.”

Mopar CSBK logoJordan Szoke picked up his 41st career national Superbike victory in spectacular fashion at the opening round of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship at Shannonville Motorsport Park on Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 09

Melandri and Laverty share the wins, Guintoli extends his lead

A close battle in the closing stages

WSBK - Autodromo Internacional do AlgarveRound 6 race day at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve was a mix of great performances and big disappointments for some of the protagonists of the eni FIM Superbike World Championship. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 08

Szoke on pole for Shannonville Mopar CSBK opener

“I’m surprised how fast the times were given the track conditions” – Szoke

Mopar CSBK logoJordan Szoke began his bid for a ninth national Superbike title in style on Saturday by claiming pole position for the opening round of the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 08

“I am really happy to have five Tissot-Superpole wins on the bounce” – Tom Sykes

Tissot-Superpole goes to Sykes for a blink of an eye

WSBK - Tom Sykes Day 2Under the grey skies of the Autodromo International do Algarve, the eni FIM Superbike World Championship riders tackled today the 6th Tissot-Superpole of the season. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 07

Confident Christie aiming for Shannonville Mopar CSBK success

What a difference a year makes.

Mopar CSBK logoIn the off-season following the 2011 Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship, Keene, Ont.’s Jodi Christie thought it might be time to pack things in. Despite winning the Pro Sport Bike national title, it was uncertain that he would be able to raise the money to defend his crown. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 07

Close competition was the key factor in today’s Qualifying 1 for the eni FIM Superbike World Championship.

Jonathan Rea up to speed on Day 1

WSBk - Rea Day 1Under dry track conditions and good temperatures throughout all 45 minutes available the top-10 riders were – in the end – all within a second of each other. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 07

The new Superbike rules will be applied progressively, starting in 2014, in 3 stages.

FIM Superbike World Championship 2014 Rules

SBK eni Superbike Fim World Championship - WSBK logo whiteThe FIM, Dorna & MSMA are pleased to announce that a new framework for the Superbike Technical Rules has been obtained after many discussions between the parties involved. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 06

A tasty (cooking) challenge for WSBK riders in Portimao

What do cooking and motorcycle racing have in common?

WSBK - Pre-event all ridersToday’s Pre-Event for Round 6 of the eni FIM Superbike World Championship, saw a selection of riders dealing with the challenging preparation of one the most famous and tasty dishes in Algarve, the “Cataplana”. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 05

Szoke leads Mopar CSBK series into Shannonville

The 2012 Canada Cup winner is back on board

Mopar CSBK logoJordan Szoke begins his quest for a ninth national Superbike title when the Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship opens its 2013 season at Shannonville Motorsport Park this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 05

West City Powersports backs opening Mopar CSBK National at Shannonville

West City Powersports Honda joins the National tour as a sponsor

Mopar CSBK logoWest City Powersports Honda will be the Official Dealer and promotional partner for the opening round of the 2013 Mopar Canadian Superbike National motorcycle road racing Championships at Shannonville Motorsport Park, east of Belleville, ON, on June 7-9. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 05

Italian MotoGP™ debrief with Masao Azuma

Excellent conditions greeted riders at this year’s Italian Grand Prix

MotoGP - Start of the 2013 Italian MotoGP race at MugelloYamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo rode an inspired race at Mugello last Sunday, winning his third race in a row at the Italian circuit ahead of Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa and Monster Yamaha Tech3’s Cal Crutchlow.

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Jun 04

Ben Young shines at Road America

11th place finish in Saturday’s race followed up by 10th place on Sunday

Ben Young shines at Road AmericaVariable weather conditions and unseasonably cooler temperatures did not dampen the spirits of Canadian AMA Pro GoPro Daytona Sportbike competitor Ben Young.

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Jun 03

WSBK ready for Portimao rollercoaster

The Portuguese track made its debut onto the WSBK scene in 2008

SBK eni Superbike Fim World Championship - WSBK logo blackThe eni FIM Superbike World Championship heads to the magnificent shores of Algarve for Round 6, that will take place the upcoming weekend at Portimao’s Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.

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Jun 02

Relentless Lorenzo wins at Mugello for third successive year

Round 5: Italian MotoGP™ – Race

MotoGP - Jorge Lorenzo - Yamaha Factory Racing - 2013 Italian MotoGP race winner on the podiumYamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo continued his affinity with the Mugello circuit, leading from the first lap to claim his third successive victory at the iconic Italian venue. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 01

Pedrosa sets record pace in Mugello qualifying

Round 5: Italian MotoGP™ – Qualifying Practice One and Two

MotoGP - Dani Pedrosa - Repsol Honda - 2013 Italian MotoGP QPRepsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa beat his own qualifying lap record at Mugello to claim his first pole position of the season in an enthralling day of action in Italy. Read the rest of this entry »

May 31

Fast start at Mugello sees Lorenzo top Friday practice

Round 5: Italian MotoGP™ – Free Practice One & Two

MotoGP - Jorge Lorenzo - Yamaha Factory Racing - 2013 Italian MotoGP FP2Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo led a Yamaha triumvirate at the top of the timesheets today at Mugello, the reigning MotoGP™ World Champion setting a time of 1’48.375 on his last lap of the day. Read the rest of this entry »

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