Honda says its winter leap forward is down to a series of small improvements rather than a major design breakthrough with its 2011 MotoGP bike.
The team, which last won a MotoGP title with Nicky Hayden in 2006, has shown commanding form in testing so far with its expanded three-bike works lineup of Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso, while Marco Simoncelli’s factory-specification Gresini bike has also been a frontrunner  … Details
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In just a few days, the 70th Annual Daytona Bike week will begin. Motorcyclists will be traveling from all over the country to attend Daytona this year, where they will see some great racing, some classic motorcycle shows, and some great music. Here are some of the must see activities at Daytona Bike week this year.
Bike Shows
You’ll be able to see plenty of amazing motorcycles just strolling down the streets during Daytona Bike Week, but make sure to check out events like the Old Timer Bike Show if you really want to see some cool motorcycles.
The Progressive Insurance Bike Show will  … More
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If you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast you may remember the name Peggy Hyde.
Peggy was a competitive racer in the late sixties and early seventies, a time when only men raced motorbikes.
She was also the first woman in the world to be granted an unrestricted racing licence, but the acquisition of that licence came with a fight.
Despite good performances in her early races she was  … More
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The Ducati Marlboro motorcycle racing team concluded the second Malaysian MotoGP looking for answers, with Valentino Rossi (VR46) and Nicky Hayden (#69) finishing the third day back in 11th and 12th out of 17.
The progress was slower than what the team had hoped for and now only have the final March 13 and 14 winter test at the Qatar Losail International Circuit, prior to the MotoGP season opener at the same racetrack.
In Sepang, the Italian rider  … Details
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