If you’ve been paying any attention to the state of the motorcycle world lately, sportbikes in particular, you’ll notice that the middleweight category has been largely overshadowed by its 1000cc counterparts. It makes sense for those manufacturers who make a literbike, as resources should be spent on a company’s flagship machine. Full written review
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Casey Stoner had his first run on the 1000cc Honda that the team is building for the 2012 rules at Jerez today.
The Australian completed 50 laps on the machine, which has already been tried by test riders Kosuke Akiyoshi and Shinichi Ito at Suzuka. MotoGP manufacturers are allowed eight additional  … More
Casey Stoner took his third pole position of the season as the Australian dominated qualifying for the French MotoGP at Le Mans. The factory HRC Honda rider, who set the pace throughout practice, put on a similar display during the qualifying hour to … Details
Valentino Rossi is optimistic of improved pace from the Ducati Desmosedici GP11 at the French Grand Prix, following a positive test at Estoril last week.
After finishing in a season’s best fourth place at the Portuguese Grand Prix, Rossi sampled an upgraded bike at the circuit and  … More