Tag: Motorsport

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.

BMW has added more "super" to its top-of-the-line superbike, as the 2023 BMW M1000RR gets a revised intake, more carbon, and more aero. The post The BMW M1000RR Superbike Takes Another Step Forward for 2023 appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber.

Sergio Perez has vowed to deliver a “world champion” level of performance at the Qatar Grand Prix given that Red Bull come into this weekend as constructors’ champions.

Jonathan Rea believes he’s missed out on winning another WorldSBK race for Kawasaki, after two surprising mistakes at Portimao.

Braking on the Ducati recently made the headlines when MotoGP title leader Francesco Bagnaia struck problems with agressive rear wheel slides from his Desmosedici, contributing to a costly fall in India.

Toprak Razgatlioglu believes his switch to BMW in 2024 could see him fight Alvaro Bautista on a more regular basis for WorldSBK wins.

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has tipped Mercedes to “jump back quite strongly” in 2024 after assessing which teams will improve the most next season.

Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert has questioned AlphaTauri’s decision to keep Daniel Ricciardo in 2024 alongside Yuki Tsunoda.

Alvaro Bautista has added Toprak Razgatlioglu to the list of ‘toughest rivals’ he’s ever faced following their battles at the Portimao WorldSBK round.

Ducati’s first MotoGP champion since Casey Stoner in 2007, Francesco Bagnaia is seeking to make history as the first Ducati rider to defend the premier-class crown.

Franco Morbidelli began the 2023 season with his MotoGP future unclear but will finish it knowing he is to swap the struggling Yamaha for a title-winning Desmosedici.

Miguel Oliveira is the latest MotoGP rider to be contacted by Honda about replacing Marc Marquez.