Tag: Motorsport

Asphalt & Rubber is back! With a fresh new author, and a fresh new perspective on the motorcycle industry. You may recognize Shahin Alvandi from some esteemed weekly-ish podcasts, and he'll be at the helm of A&R going forward. The post We’re Back, Baby! appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

In this his latest analysis, David crunches the numbers to see how good MotoGP's FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday. The post Predicting MotoGP Race Outcomes, Which Session Matters Most? appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

For our A&R Pro readers, a hot-take on the debut of the Honda Transalp and what it means for Big Red's venerable ADV bike: the Honda Africa Twin. The post As the Honda Transalp Arrives, Wherefore Are Thou Africa Twin? appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

After much expectation and waiting, the Honda Transalp returns to Big Red's lineup as a 755cc middleweight ADV machine. The post The Honda XL750 Transalp Finally Returns appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Rider/bike weights are the talk of WorldSBK right now. David weighs-in on the subject with his analysis and how new rules could tip the scales. The post Does WorldSBK Need a Minimum Combined Bike/Rider Weight? appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Our spies tell us that the new Bimota Tera is about to debut at EICMA. It is a 200hp+ fire-breathing ADV bike with a funny front-end. Prepare yourselves. The post Bimota About to Debut a “TERA” Supercharged Adventure Bike? appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Our Bothan spies have been working hard to bring you the first pictures of the Bimota BX450 dirt bike, ahead of its release at the EICMA show in Milan. The post Bimota BX450 Dirt Bike Leaks Ahead of EIMCA Debut appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Spanish petroleum giant Repsol has announced that they have extended their sponsorship of Honda's factory team for two more seasons in MotoGP. The post Repsol Extend Sponsorship Deal With HRC Through 2024 appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

David previews for us the final round of the 2022 MotoGP Championship? Will it be Pecco and Ducati's day? Or will Fabio and Yamaha spoil it? The post MotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP: Can Anyone Stop The Ducatis? appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Pierer Mobility is set to take a 25.1% ownership stake in MV Agusta, while providing purchasing and distribution might for the Italian brand. The post KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

The Toleman Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut in is going up for auction this month

Lewis Hamilton has made a strong start to the 2026 F1 season, but one former Ferrari winner is wary of it just now

The US/Israel war with Iran looks set to impact the motorsport calendar further

US MotoGP struggles left one Yamaha rider questioning himself

Wins in Thailand and Brazil for Aprilia were initially thought to have been aided by tyre specification

Ollie Bearman has continued to impress Haas and is putting himself in the frame for a Ferrari promotion

Rory Skinner was third-fastest at the Donington BSB test aboard the Yamaha R1 – his fifth bike in as many seasons.

Ryan Vickers’ Donington BSB test turned out positively, he says, despite a “tough” first day.

Miguel Oliveira says he does not want Ducati to be hit with any WorldSBK performance penalties after its dominant start to 2026.

Marco Melandri believes Marc Marquez could retire if he wins the title in 2026