Tag: Sport

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.

Haas will run its F1 cars in a special Godzilla-themed livery this weekend in Japan.

All the information on how to watch the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, including timings and schedule.

Information below on how to watch the 2026 US MotoGP at COTA, including timings and schedule.

Pirelli will bring a new development tyre to the Portuguese WorldSBK round this weekend.

The Brazilian Grand Prix is the subject of the latest Crash MotoGP Podcast

Marc Marquez says early race “feeling” was holding him back in the Brazilian MotoGP.

Fernando Alonso will sit out of first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix for Aston Martin.

Toprak Razgatlioglu complained about a familiar problem with Yamaha’s MotoGP bike after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Lewis Larkam analyses where Jonathan Wheatley's shock exit leaves the Audi F1 team.

Aprilia’s dominant start to the 2026 MotoGP season continues in Brazil, as it navigated its way around a crumbling track surface to score a 1-2 and take the lead in the championship. The pressure of being a title contender is beginning to accelerate. However, despite its Brazil form, the true test of its credentials will come in Austin…