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.

Sergio Perez will be on track in an F1 car very soon

Possible explanation for Lewis Hamilton's adaptation woes at Ferrari has been shared.

Alex Marquez will race a factory-spec Ducati in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship.

Live text coverage of the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku

Sam Lowes says he made “very good steps” in one particular area at the Jerez WorldSBK test.

Maverick Vinales completed more than 60 laps at the Misano MotoGP test, surprising Tech3 as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

Fabio di Giannantonio said a set-up “bet” on his VR46 Ducati worked at the Misano MotoGP test.

F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton sells car collection after passion change.

Kyle Ryde says his charge into the BSB points lead has been down to him riding “really well”.

Will Charles Leclerc need to leave Ferrari to taste F1 title success?