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World Superbikes Insight: how Bautista secured Ducati’s first back-to-back titles since Carl Fogarty

WSB: Tarran Mackenzie set for 2024 Superbike promotion with Petronas MIE Racing

Baskerville to hold historic celebration

GT World Challenge Australia confirms 2024 calendar

Race Sydney to commence international double-header

BSB: McAMS become title sponsors of Mar-Train Racing Yamaha

ICYMI: NLEX Connector España to Magsaysay section now open

It’s confirmed: Bikerbox is the new PH distributor for Royal Enfield

SDCC opens new important facility

Next-gen MT-09 is go! Yamaha’s popular three-cylinder roadster gets bold new facelift, fresh ergonomics and updated tech

Husqvarna Norden 901 to get subtle tech and styling tweaks

Triumph trim back and add extra oomph to their popular Tiger 900 family

CFMoto 500SR: The return of the 500cc screamer!

1 Until the launch of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4RR this year it looked like the days of smallcapacity, four-cylinder middleweight sportsbikes were in long gone – but now another rival has raised its head above the parapet in the ...

Suzuki at the Japan Mobility Show 2023

Suzuki showed the future of mobility at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 Suzuki’s passion and excitement to create new answers for a better world are shown at the Japan Mobility Show held at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo Waterfront City, ...

BMW announces the 2024 M 1000 XR

2024 M 1000 XR announced by BMW Last week, BMW announced that they have updated the S 1000 XR for the 2024 model year-onwards. The 2024 boasts a more powerful output and sleeker design than the outgoing model. Now, ...

Whitsunday Sporting Car Club put on a show

Sunil Vohra (pictured far left) and Andrew Fraser (pictured far right) with members of the Whitsunday Sporting Car Club. The Whitsunday Sporting Car Club enjoyed a very successful event for its Khanacross Race Weekend in Queensland. Across Saturday and ...

SLEX toll hike starting Nov. 3, 2023

Toll rate adjustment for SLEX approved by TRB South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) will be implementing a toll hike starting Friday, November 3, 2023. SLEX is operated by San Miguel Corporation SLEX (SMC SLEX). Back on September 12, 2023, the ...

Amos claims Australian title after impressive hill climb win

Photos: Gears and Wheels Photography Dean Amos is the new hill climb champion of Australia after winning the weekend’s Motorsport Australia Hill Climb Championship, courtesy of a record-breaking run. A strong field of more than 100 competitors made their ...

WSB: Michael Ruben Rinaldi signs 2024 deal with Motocorsa Ducati

Michael Ruben Rinaldi with Motocorsa boss Lorenzo Mauri Michael Ruben Rinaldi celebrates victory at Aragon Michael Ruben Rinaldi will remain on Ducati machinery in the World Superbike Championship next season after signing a deal with independent team Motocorsa Racing. ...

WSB: Cremona Circuit to undergo key modifications and improvements ahead of 2024 debut

The Cremona Circuit will host World Superbikes in 2024 After being added to the World Superbike Championship calendar for 2024, Italian circuit Cremona is now set to undergo the crucial homologation process in order to ensure everything is ready ...

BMW heritage range incoming: Previously revealed R12 nine T will spawn series of retro models

BMW R12 nine T BMW R12 nine T front brakes BMW R12 nine T engine BMW R18 The introduction of the massive R18 cruiser motorbike in 2020 gave the heritage section of BMW’s range a huge boost and for ...

New calls to axe two-part test: Bike industry needs your help to make it easier for new riders to get started

Fresh call to change bike test process 2 A huge overhaul of the test and licensing system has been proposed by Britain’s main two-wheel industry organisation, and they’re calling on current riders to help make it happen. Reforms include ...

Hall wins maiden Carrera Cup round on the Gold Coast

The Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship was one of three support categories taking place in the Gold Coast 500. The Repco Supercars Championship saw two thrilling contests make up its visit to the sunny streets of Surfers ...

Ricciardo and Piastri score points in Mexico

Photo: McLaren and AlphaTauri Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri have both enjoyed a top-10 finish at the Mexican Grand Prix on Monday morning with the Australians placing seventh and eighth respectively. Taking out victory in a dominant performance was ...

Reynolds scores big on Sunday at Surfers

Photos: Edge Photographics The Repco Supercars Championship battle will go down to the wire following another exciting afternoon of racing at the Gold Coast 500. David Reynolds won Sunday’s 250km outing with an impressive drive on the streets of ...

Waters wins epic outing in Gold Coast 500

Photos: Edge Photographics Cameron Waters has won his second race of the 2023 season after holding off Shane van Gisbergen in an epic end to the opening race of the Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500. In a highly entertaining ...

BSB: Storm Stacey to remain with GR Motosport for fifth consecutive season

Storm Stacey onboard the GR Motosport Kawasaki in 2023 1 Storm Stacey will remain with the GR Motorsport team for a fifth consecutive Bennetts British Superbike Championship campaign in 2024. Stacey also raced with the team in the Junior ...

Going back to the future: How Honda’s 12-year-old RC-E sportsbike concept is influencing the bikes of tomorrow

Honda RC-E right three quarter Honda RC-E patent drawing Honda RC-E right side Honda RC-E left side mounted shock Honda RC-E front Honda RC-E battery placement Honda stole the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show with a concept electric motorbike that ...

WSB: 2024 calendar unveiled with two new circuits included

The World Superbike Championship riders head to 12 circuits in 2024 The 2024 World Superbike Championship calendar The 2024 World Superbike Championship provisional calendar has been revealed and includes trips to two new venues. The series returns to Hungary ...

Macau Grand Prix: Michael Rutter joins Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes at FHO Racing BMW

FHO Racing's Macau Grand Prix line-up includes Peter Hickman, Josh Brookes and Michael Rutter FHO Racing BMW will run three riders at this year’s Macau Grand Prix with veteran racer Michael Rutter joining Peter Hickman and Josh Brookes. Returning ...

Ducati announces new 659cc single cylinder engine

Ducati returns to producing single cylinder engines with the Superquadro Mono It was 30 years ago when Ducati produced its last single-cylinder engine with the Supermono 550. Now, the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer returns to producing thumpers, this time, “splitting” ...

BMW updates the S 1000 XR for 2024

2024 S 1000 XR: more powerful and sleeker Since its introduction in 2015, the S 1000 XR continues to be one of BMW Motorrad’s best-selling products. For 2024, the “S 1000 RR on stilts” will receive some performance, design ...

LTO: we should takeover LTMS from Dermalog

LTO wants full takeover of LTMS from German contractor Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II has recently announced that the agency seeks the full takeover of the Land Transportation Management System (LTO’s IT system) from ...

Aussie Officials shine in Singapore

The five female Australian senior medical officials at September's Singapore Grand Prix. Motorsport Australia is proud to have supported a delegation of female Australian senior medical officials who were integrated into the medical team for this year’s Singapore Formula ...

Bendigo ready for classic Rallysprint showdown

Photo: John Doutch The Historic Rally Association (HRA) will return to action this weekend when it hosts the 2023 Bagshot Rallysprint. The event will take place at Bendigo Car Club’s magnificent Bagshot Facility and host both the seventh round ...

M-barrassment of riches: BMW whip covers off M1000XR hyper tourer

2 BMW have released the full spec and details of their M1000XR hyper tourer and it’s every bit as bonkers as we expected. The new bike will get a headline-grabbing 198bhp (201hp) version of the Shiftcam engine normally fitted ...

Boosted performance! BMW’s long-legged S1000XR gets more power, comfort, and tech for 2024

Rider and pillion on a 2024 BMW S1000XR A pair of 2024 BMW S1000XRs BMW have upped the performance of their standard S1000XR adventure sportsbike for 2024, taking the long-legged missile from a claimed 162.3bhp, to 167.6bhp at 11,000rpm. ...

Ducati embrace the single life: Meet the Superquadro Mono – the most powerful and highest revving single-cylinder motor ever!

Ducati Superquadro Mono engine Ducati Superquadro Mono engine top Ducati Superquadro Mono engine parts laid out Ducati Superquadro Mono engine front Ducati Superquadro Mono engine valves Ducati Superquadro Mono engine side Ducati have gone back to their roots with ...

Techwatch: Immersion-cooled batteries: light, small, fast-charging and powerful

1 High-performing, efficient battery technology is one of the keys to the success of any large-scale revolution in the take up of electric motorcycles. It’s not just in the chemistry of the cells themselves – the way they’re packaged ...

World's greatest bikes #5: Yamaha RD350LC

1 Launched in 1980 as the liquid-cooled, monoshocked successor to the RD400, the ‘Elsie’ was the affordable lightweight that had it all: distinctive looks; giant-killing performance; a TZ racing pedigree; superstar advertising connections with Barry Sheene and Kenny Roberts; ...

Main test: Dual-sport duel

1 Dual-sport machines are massively popular, and for good reason. They have the genuine ability not just to tackle green lanes and trails to a reasonable level, but also munch through road miles with ease, which is something that ...

Workshop: How to fix fork seals

1 Fork weeping oil? Here’s how you can fix it quickly and easily… Lift the front Depending on what type of bike you have, replacing fork seals is a task than can vary in difficulty. Before starting, familiarise yourself ...

Dream ride: Slaying the Dragon

1 When you think of classic American motorcycle roads, Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway spring to mind. But there is another must-ride route, more famed for the challenge it presents than any historical importance or scenery: the ...

WSB preview: They think it's all over...

1 For the third time, the World Superbike title will be decided in Jerez as the curtain comes down on a memorable 2023 season. Whoever wins, it will celebrate a second WSB crown and, with Alvaro Bautista 60 points ...

NIP farm crackdown: Eight arrested as police uncover suspected speeding points scam

Inside a police speed camera van Police in the West Country have arrested eight men as part of an investigation into a suspected Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) ‘farm’. ‘NIP farms’ are a fairly recent development whereby organised criminal ...

Yamaha announces 2024 XSR900 GP

Yamaha updates the XSR900 with classic 80s race bike design Introduced in 2016, the XSR900 receives another update for the 2024 model year from Yamaha. This time, the XSR900 will pay homage to the classic 80s race bikes from ...

Calder Park calling

The Victorian State Race Series will conclude its 2023 season this weekend at Calder Park from 9am from 28–29 October. The 2023 Victorian State Race Series will hold the honour of staging the first Motorsport Australia-sanctioned circuit meeting at ...

Shannons Adelaide Rally to reach 300 in 2023

Photos: Shannons Adelaide Rally The popular Shannons Adelaide Rally will welcome more than 300 cars for this year’s edition of the tarmac rally. One of the largest of its kind in the world, the event will see a huge ...

National hill climb gearing up for highly anticipated title fight

Photos; Gears and Wheels Photography More than 100 competitors from around Australia have been confirmed to take part in this weekend’s Motorsport Australia Hill Climb Championship in Newcastle. Run by the MG Car Club of Newcastle, the final National ...

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