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.

Ferrari have handed team principal Fred Vasseur a contract extension.

Marc Marquez is dominating the 2025 MotoGP season

Todd will make his Suzuka 8 Hours debut this weekend

Stewart Friesen update provided by his wife after terrible crash

The all-time winners' list in MotoGP

Nico Rosberg explains how Lewis Hamilton must use 'greatest strength'

From idolising Valentino Rossi, to becoming friends with the nine-time world champion, to then having one of the more heated rivalries in MotoGP history, here’s a look back at what went wrong between Marc Marquez and the adored Italian.

Nico Rosberg responds to his bold grilling of Jos Verstappen

Brad Binder and Enea Bastianini have struggled in 2025

Jake Dixon receives backing from former World Superbikes champion