Valentino Rossi and Casey Stoner will continue their MotoGP duel this weekend under the lights in Qatar. With a new season underway, the main question is: will the Doctor repeat his 2008 championship success, or will Stoner return to his near perfect 2007 form? But the expected front-runners will not be alone, as 16 other riders are ready to challenge for the ultimate road-racing crown. To help you get up to speed for 2009, enjoy Motorcycle USA’s MotoGP season preview.
This season begins after one of the most tumultuous off-seasons in recent memory. First was the announcement of a spec tire in a series which prides itself on its prototype status. Bridgestone claims the coveted spec tire …Â Details
Ashland electric vehicle companies plan to compete in a race across the pond to be the fastest clean-emission motorcycle
Come June, representatives from two Ashland electric vehicle companies will travel to the Isle of Man, midway between England and Ireland, to race against each other — and about 20 other competitors.
Brammo Inc. and Barefoot Motors each are developing an electric motorcycle they plan to race in the Time Trials Xtreme Grand Prix, scheduled for June 12. Only clean-emission motorcycles will be allowed to race in the TTXGP, the world’s first carbon-free grand prix.
Brammo engineers are developing a motorcycle based on the company’s Enertia model. Adjustments to the motorcycle’s battery pack, motor and bodywork will allow the new model to go about twice as fast…Â Details